La Crosse Technology WS-8157U-IT Instruction Manual

La Crosse Technology WS-8157U-IT Instruction Manual

Radio-controlled clock with outdoor wireless temperature and weather forecast

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WS-8157U-IT
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS TEMPERATURE AND WEATHER FORECAST
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Glossary of Common Terms............................................................................. 2
Features ............................................................................................................. 3
Batteries: Installation and Replacement ......................................................... 4
Setting-Up .......................................................................................................... 5
Function Keys.................................................................................................... 6
LCD Screen Descriptions.................................................................................. 6
Weather Forecast .............................................................................................. 7
Weather Tendency Icons................................................................................... 7
Manual Settings ............................................................................................ 8-10
DST ON/OFF....................................................................................................... 9
LANGUAGE DISPLAY......................................................................................... 9
MANUAL TIME .................................................................................................... 9
YEAR, MONTH, DATE, WEEKDAY................................................................... 10
°C OR °F TEMPERATURE................................................................................ 10
Changing the Display Mode............................................................................ 10
Alarm: Activation and Deactivation............................................................... 11
Outdoor Temperature Transmitter ................................................................. 11
Positioning....................................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 14
Care and Maintenance..................................................................................... 15
Specifications .................................................................................................. 16
Warranty and Contact Information .....................................................................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    WS-8157U-IT RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS TEMPERATURE AND WEATHER FORECAST INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Glossary of Common Terms................2 Features ......................3 Batteries: Installation and Replacement ............4 Setting-Up ......................5 Function Keys....................6 LCD Screen Descriptions.................. 6 Weather Forecast ....................
  • 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: Setting-Up

    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,1.5V 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. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking inside battery compartment).
  • Page 4: Manual Settings

    Sunny—indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that the weather will be sunny). Sun with Clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds). Clouds with Rain—indicates that the weather is expected to get worse (not that the weather will be rainy). The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in air pressure.
  • Page 5: C Or °F Temperature

    The year digits will start flashing on LCD2. Select the desired year by use of the + key. Press and release the SET key to switch to the “Month Setting”. MONTH SETTING The month digits on LCD2 will start flashing. Set the desired month by use of the + key. Press and release the SET key to move to the mode “Date Setting”.
  • Page 6: Positioning

    915MHz RECEPTION CHECK FOR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The radio-controlled clock will receive the temperature data within 4 seconds. If the temperature data is not being received 2 minutes after setting up (or the display shows “- - -”), then please check the following points: The distance of the radio-controlled clock or outdoor temperature transmitter should be at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets.
  • Page 7: Care And Maintenance

    4) Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing any keys. Problem: Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct). Solution: Be sure the correct time zone and daylight saving time is selected. Problem: "OF“...
  • Page 8 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.

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