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RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS
TEMPERATURE AND MOON PHASE
Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pages
Glossary of Common Terms ............................................................................. 2
Features............................................................................................................. .3
Battery Installation & Change ........................................................................4-5
Setting-Up ......................................................................................................... .5
Function Keys .................................................................................................... 6
LCD Screen Descriptions................................................................................. .6
Moon Phase Symbols........................................................................................ 7
Manual Settings ............................................................................................ 7-11
TIME ZONE ......................................................................................................... 8
DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME) ON/OFF .......................................................... 8
LANGUAGE DISPLAY......................................................................................... 9
MANUAL TIME .............................................................................................. .9-10
YEAR, MONTH, DATE, AND WEEKDAY .......................................................... 10
12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY............................................................................. 10
°F OR °C TEMPERATURE........................................................................... 10-11
Changing Display Mode .................................................................................. 11
Alarm Setting and Deactivating ................................................................. 11-12
Outdoor Temperature Transmitter ............................................................ 12-13
Positioning .................................................................................................. 13-15
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................15-16
Care and Maintenance..................................................................................... 16
Specifications ............................................................................................. 16-17
Warranty and Contact Information ............................................................ 17-19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS TEMPERATURE AND MOON PHASE Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Glossary of Common Terms ................2 Features......................3 Battery Installation & Change ................4-5 Setting-Up ......................5 Function Keys ....................6 LCD Screen Descriptions................. .6 Moon Phase Symbols..................7 Manual Settings .................... -
Page 2: Glossary Of Common Terms
GLOSSARY OF COMMON TERMS NIST* The National Institute of Standards and Technology maintains the primary frequency standard for the United States. The NIST also coordinates the United States time and frequency standards with other world standards. The NIST provides time and frequency services for United States clientele. WWVB* The WWVB is an AM radio station in Ft. -
Page 3: Features
FEATURES RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK: Hanging holes LCD1 display Function keys LCD2 Battery cover display Foldable stand • WWVB Radio-controlled time with manual time setting • 12/24 hour time display • Time zone setting • Daylight savings time ON/OFF option (DST) • Time display: hour, minute, second •... - Page 4 TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER (INSTALL BATTERIES IN TRANSMITTER BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERIES IN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK) The transmitter uses 2 x AA, Alkaline batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: Remove the battery cover by pushing down towards bottom of transmitter and sliding cover out.
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Page 5: Setting-Up
WARNING! • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries. SETTING-UP: NOTE: Do not set the clock until the outdoor temperature is displayed. Place batteries in the outdoor transmitter first, then into the radio-controlled clock. -
Page 6: Function Keys
manually set time. The date is also updated with the received time (Please refer to notes on “Manual time setting”). ICON DESCRIPTION Unsuccessful reception of WWVB signal. Will work as normal quartz Currently searching for the clock. Will search for the WWVB time Successful reception of WWVB time signal (tower signal overnight. -
Page 7: Moon Phase Symbols
MOON PHASE SYMBOLS: The radio-controlled clock automatically calculates and updates the moon phase diagram on LCD2. The phase display will change approximately every 2 days, 11 hours. Whenever the date or time is changed manually, the radio-controlled clock will display the updated moon phase within a few minutes. -
Page 8: 12/24 Hour Time Display
• Date setting • Weekday setting • 12/24 hour time display setting • ºC or ºF temperature setting TIME ZONE SETTING After entering the manual setting mode as described above, the time zone can be set using the number of hours different from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) range in LCD2. To do this: The time zone (LCD2) will start flashing (Default setting "-5h“). - Page 9 LANGUAGE SETTING The weekdays can be displayed in LCD2 with the pre-set languages: English, French, Spanish and German. US = English F = French E = Spanish (Espanol) D = German (Deutsch) Set the desired language for the weekday display in LCD 2 by use of the + key. Press and release the SET key to enter the mode “Manual Time Setting”.
- Page 10 between 12:00 am and 6:00 am the next day. The other times WWVB reception takes place, are upon setup and after manual time set exiting mode. Reception is generally not possible during daylight hours due to the interference of the sun. YEAR SETTING The year can be selected sequentially from 2000 to 2049 and will then start over again (default setting 2000).
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Page 11: Changing Display Mode
The characters “°C” or “°F” will start flashing on LCD1 (Default setting °F). By use of the + key select “°C” for temperature display in degrees Celsius or “°F” for degrees Fahrenheit. Press and release the SET key to exit the setting mode and switch back to the normal display mode. -
Page 12: Outdoor Temperature Transmitter
Alarm icon (((•))) (ON) The alarm will be automatically ON when the alarm time is set. To deactivate the alarm (OFF), press and release once the ALM key in normal mode display. The alarm icon will disappear, the alarm is now off. SNOOZE SETTING The snooze button can only be used while the alarm is sounding. -
Page 13: Positioning
When the 433 MHz signal is received correctly, do not re-open the battery cover of either the outdoor temperature transmitter or radio-controlled clock, as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally then reset all units (see Setting-up above) otherwise transmission problems may occur. - Page 14 WALL MOUNTING 1) Using a straight edge, horizontally space at 3-15/16 of an inch (100 mm) three screw positions on a wall. 2) Install three mounting screws (not included) into a wall —leaving approximately 3/16 of an inch (5mm) extended from the wall. 3) Place the atomic clock onto the screws, using the hanging holes on the backside.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
Place the mounting bracket over the desired location. Through the three screw holes of the bracket, mark the mounting surface with a pencil. Where marked, start the provided screws into the mounting surface. Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. Ensure that the screws are flush with the bracket. -
Page 16: Care And Maintenance
Be sure the correct time zone and daylight saving time are Solution: selected. Problem: "OF.L“ appears in the indoor temperature section of the LCD Solution: 1) Move the radio-controlled clock to an area with warmer or cooler surrounding temperature. Current surrounding temperatures are outside measuring range. -
Page 17: Specifications
5.04“ x 1.57“ x 0.9“ / 128 x 40 x 23 mm WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. - Page 18 La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above.
- Page 19 State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610...