La Crosse Technology 617-1485B - Atomic Color Alarm Clock with USB Charging Port Manual

Overview

Get Started

1. Insert 5.0 volt AC adapter into the wall then into the back of the alarm clock.
2. Insert 2 new AAA Alkaline batteries (not included) into the alarm clock. Observe the correct polarity.

Restart: If there is no indoor temperature data after 60 seconds, unplug the AC adapter and remove batteries from the alarm clock, press any button 20 times. After 15 minutes, return to # 1 above.

LCD Features

Adjust Backlight HI/LOW/OFF

For constant backlight use A/C adapter:

• Press the HI/LOW/OFF button to adjust the backlight.

Battery power only:

• Press the HI/LOW/OFF button and backlight will come on for 10 seconds when operating on battery power.
• Backlight will not stay on with battery operation only.

Low Battery Icon

When the icon is displayed in below the moon phase, replace batteries in the alarm clock.

Set Time & Calendar

1. Hold the SET button to enter time set mode.
2. Press the + or - buttons to adjust values.
3. Press the SET button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item.

Setting order:

1. WWVB time signal (On/Off)
2. Time Zone - 7 time zones
3. DST (Daylight Saving Time On/Off)
4. 12/24 hour time format
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date

Press the SET button to exit, or wait 20 seconds without pressing buttons to return to the normal time display.

Fahrenheit/Celsius

• Press the °F/°C button to select temperature readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

USB Charging Port

NOTE: This is a power-output charging port. It does not provide power to the alarm clock.
Charge a smart phone, camera or other devices when the alarm clock is plugged into a power outlet with the included 5.0V AC adapter.

• Connect your external device's USB charging cable (not included) to the USB charging port.
• Charging times will vary.
• USB Power Output: 1A maximum current.
• Charge 1A devices or devices that are self-regulating.

Set Time Alarm

Setting the alarm and activating the alarm are separate actions.

1. Hold the ALARM button for 5 seconds to enter alarm time set mode.
2. The letters "AL" will replace the seconds and the alarm hour will flash.
3. Press the ALARM button to confirm and move to the minutes.
4. Press the + or - buttons to adjust the alarm minutes.
5. Press the ALARM button to confirm. After 5 seconds, the clock will default to regular time mode.

Activate/Deactivate Time Alarm

• Press the ALARM button once to enter alarm mode. The letters "AL" will replace the seconds
• Press the ALARM button again to activate the alarm. Once activated, the bell icon appears.
  
• Press the ALARM button again to deactivate the alarm. The bell icon will disappear.

Snooze (Silences alarm temporarily)

• When alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to silence the alarm for 10 minutes.
• The snooze icon Zz will flash.
• In snooze mode, press the ALARM button to stop alarm for one day.

Note: The alarm is crescendo sound. The alarm will sound for 2 minutes and then shut off completely if no buttons are pressed.

Temperature/Humidity Trend Indicators

The temperature (2°F/1°C) and humidity (1% RH) trend indicators update every 30 minutes or less.

Temperature has risen in the past 3 hours. Humidity has risen in the past 3 hours.
Temperature has not changed in the past 3 hours. Humidity has not changed in the past 3 hours.
Temperature has fallen in the past 3 hours. Humidity has fallen in the past 3 hours.

Manual WWVB Atomic Time Search

• Hold the - button to start or stop a WWVB signal search.
• WWVB Icon will flash when searching.
  

For information about WWVB visit: www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm

ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH:
The LCD backlight and USB charging port will momentarily turn off while the station searches for the atomic signal. The alarm clock will start searching at UTC 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00.
If there is no WWVB reception, the alarm clock will search the WWVB time signal every 2 hours until the WWVB time is received. After reception, this alarm clock will only search for the atomic signal after midnight.

Position Alarm Clock

• Position the alarm clock three feet from the electrical outlet and six feet from other electronics for best WWVB reception.
• Have the front or back of the alarm clock facing Colorado.

Moon Phase

The moon phase is based on the Gregorian calendar and the year, month and date set (manually or by the WWVB signal). Most Internet moon phase calculations are based on the lunar calendar.

Specifications

Indoor:
Temperature Range: +32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Humidity Range: 10% to 99% RH

Power:
Atomic Alarm Clock: 5.0V A/C power adapter (included) AC6
Adapter number: HX09-0501500-AU
Battery backup: 2-AAA, IEC, LR3 batteries ( not included)

Battery Life:
Battery Backup: Battery life is over 24 months when using the AC adapter for primary power

USB:
Output: 1 Amp maximum current (charging cable not included)

Dimensions:
Atomic Alarm Clock: 5.56" L x 2.2" D x 3.33 " H (141.2 x 55.8 x 86.4 mm)

Care and Maintenance

• Do not mix old and new batteries
• Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.
• If the alarm clock is not working properly, change the batteries and/or check the A/C cord connection.

Support Information

Before returning a product, please contact our friendly customer support with questions or visit our online help (manuals and FAQS):
Phone: 1-608-782-1610
Online Product Support: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
Product Registration: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register
View full warranty details online at: www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf

Warranty Address:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2830 S. 26^th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601