La Crosse Technology 616-143 Quick Setup Manual

Atomic Projection Alarm
with IN/OUT Temperature
Model: 616-143 | Quick Setup Guide
INTRODUCTION:
The Atomic Projection Alarm features radio-controlled time, date, indoor
temperature, outdoor temperature and moon phase on a fun, round display. Time
and Outdoor Temperature alternately project on a wall or ceiling in easy to read
numbers. Backlight is sound activated!
ATOMIC PROJECTION ALARM:
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP:
STEP 1:
 Insert the 5 volt AC power adapter into the designated area on the back of the
Projection Alarm.
 Insert the power adapter plug into a wall
outlet for a continuous backlight and
projection.
 The Projection Alarm will light up and display
indoor temperature, time (12:00) and date
(1/1 FRI).
IMPORTANT: When operating on a/c power, to avoid interference, the projection
will turn off while the Projection Alarm searches for the WWVB signal. The
projection will return after the 2-10 minute search.
STEP 2: (optional battery operation)
 Remove battery cover from the bottom of the Projection Alarm, slide tab and pull
out to remove the cover.
 Insert 3 NEW AAA batteries (not included)
into the Projection Alarm. Observe the
correct polarity (see marking inside the
battery compartment).
 Do NOT mix old and new batteries.
 Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium
or Rechargeable Batteries
 The Projection Alarm will light up and display indoor temperature, time (12:00) and
date (1/1 FRI).
STEP 3:
 Keep the transmitter within 10 feet of the Projection Alarm during setup.
 Remove battery cover from the TX141 transmitter: Slide the battery cover down
and lift off the front.
 Insert 2 NEW AA batteries into the transmitter. Observe the correct
polarity.
 Keep the Projection Alarm and the transmitter close to each
other (within 10 feet).
 Within 3 minutes the Projection Alarm will display readings in the
Outdoor Temperature area.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
 After 3 minutes, if the Projection Alarm does not display the outdoor temperature,
remove the a/c power adapter and all batteries from both units and start the setup
process again.
 If the outdoor temperature does not show up after a second attempt, please slide
open the battery cover of the outdoor transmitter to reveal the TX button. Push
down on the TX button for 3 seconds to send a wireless signal to the Projection
Alarm.
 Hold the +/TEMP button and the Projection Alarm will search for the transmitter.
 For optimal 433 MHz reception, the outdoor transmitter should be placed within
200 feet (60 meters) from the Projection Alarm (see positioning outdoor
transmitter).
WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
The NIST radio station, WWVB, is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado and transmits the
exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal
can be received up to 2,000 miles away through the internal antenna in the Atomic
Projection Alarm. However, due to the nature of the Earth's Ionosphere, reception is
very limited during daylight hours. The Projection Alarm will search for a signal
every night when reception is best.
WWVB RECEPTION ICON with full signal strength will appear on screen if the
reception of WWVB signal is successful.
 No tower icon displayed. The Projection Alarm was unable to receive a signal at
this time.
 Reposition the Projection Alarm for better signal reception or try again at bedtime.
 Hold the -/TIME button to force a signal search at night when reception is best.
 The Projection Alarm will start searching at UTC: 07:00 and if no reception on the
first attempt they will try again at 08:00, 09:00 10:00 and 11:00. Each attempt will
be at least 2 minutes and at most will be 10 min.
 If the signal is good it may catch a signal in about 2-3 minutes. If the signal is
marginal it will try to catch a signal for up to 10 minutes.
Note: In case the Projection Alarm is not able to detect the WWVB signal
(disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.); the time can be manually set.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS:
Button Press and Release
Functions
SET/°F/°C Move through program menu
(setup)
Select temperature in °C/°F
ALARM Once: View Alarm
Twice: Activate or Deactivate
Alarm
+/TEMP 1 step forward (setup)
-/TIME 1 step backward (setup)
PROJECTION Rotate Projection 180
DIRECTION degrees
SNOOZE/LIGHT Activate backlight/projection
for 5 seconds (battery power)
Trigger snooze (alarm active)
PROJECTION Slide to switch projection ON
ON/OFF or OFF (a/c power)
S/C ON/OFF Slide to switch from sound
controlled backlight (ON) or
backlight OFF
FOCI ADJUST Rotate focus wheel to adjust
projection focus
PROGRAM MENU:
The SET/°F/°C button will move through the program menu.
The +/TEMP or -/TIME buttons will change a value.
 WWVB ON/OFF: Hold the SET/°F/°C button 5 seconds and WWVB and the word
ON will flash. Press and release the +/TEMP or -/TIME button to turn this to OFF
if you do not wish WWVB reception. Confirm with the SET/°F/°C button and move
to the next item.
 TIME ZONE: EST will flash. Press and release the +/TEMP or -/TIME button to
select a different Time Zone: AST=Atlantic, EST= Eastern, CST= Central, MST=
Mountain, PST= Pacific, AKT= Alaska, HAT=Hawaiian time zone. Confirm with the
SET/°F/°C button and move to the next item.
 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: DST will flash and the word ON. Press and release
the +/TEMP or -/TIME button to turn this to OFF if you do not observe DST.
Confirm with the SET/°F/°C button and move to the next item.
 12/24 HOUR TIME: 12H will flash. Press and release the +/TEMP or -/TIME
button to select 24H. Confirm with the SET/°F/°C button and move to the next
item.
 HOUR: The hour will flash. Press and release the +/TEMP or -/TIME button to
select the correct hour. Confirm with the SET/°F/°C button and move to the next
item.
 MINUTES: The minutes will flash. Press and release the +/TEMP or -/TIME button
to select the correct minutes. Confirm with the SET/°F/°C button and move to the
next item.
 YEAR: The year will flash. Press and release the +/TEMP or -/TIME button to
select the correct year. Confirm with the SET/°F/°C button and move to the next
item.
 MONTH: The month will flash. Press and release the +/TEMP or -/TIME button to
select the correct month. Confirm with the SET/°F/°C button and move to the next
item.
 DATE: The date will flash. Press and release the +/TEMP or -/TIME button to
select the correct date. Confirm with the SET/°F/°C button and exit the program
menu.
Note: The Day of the Week will SET automatically after the year, month and date
are set.
Note: If no buttons are pressed in a 20 second period the projection alarm will
return to a live display reflecting whatever adjustments were made before it timed
out.
FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS: Press and release the SET/°F/°C button to select
temperature readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
ALARM SET:
 ALARM HOUR: Hold the ALARM button to enter alarm time setting mode. The
Alarm Hour will flash. Use the +/TEMP or -/TIME button to Set the Hour. Press
and release the ALARM button.
 ALARM MINUTE: The Alarm Minutes will flash. Use the +/TEMP or -/TIME button
to Set the Minutes. Press and release the ALARM button to exit.
ALARM ACTIVATION: ALARM ICON
 Press and release the ALARM button once to show Alarm Time.
 With the Alarm time showing, press and release the ALARM button to activate the
Hold 2 seconds
alarm. The alarm icon
 With the Alarm time showing, press and release the ALARM button to deactivate
Enter program menu, Set
time, date, etc. (setup)
the alarm. The alarm icon will disappear when alarm is activated.
Alarm set
SNOOZE:
 When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to trigger snooze alarm for 10
minutes. The snooze icon Zz will flash when the snooze feature is active.
Search for Sensor  To stop alarm for one day, press AL button, while in snooze mode. The alarm icon
Fast advance (setup)
will remain solid.
Fast backward ( setup)
WWVB Search
MOON PHASE:
Eight phases of the moon are determined by the year, month and date set on the
projection alarm. With the moon shown against a white background, the phases will
show opposite to a paper calendar.
The segments that are highlighted will portray the part of the moon that is lit. For
instance, the moon will be blank during a new moon and dark during a full moon.
This is how this product is designed to best view on the display, what you will see in
the sky. This cannot be changed.
BACKLIGHT:
The LCD backlight will not show continually. When operating on a/c power you have
the option of a sound controlled (S/C) backlight.
 S/C ON: The backlight will come on for 5 seconds when it hears a sound (60db).
At any time you can press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the backlight for
5 seconds.
 S/C OFF: Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the backlight for 5
seconds.
 Battery Operation: Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the backlight for
5 seconds. Sound activation is not available.
appears when alarm is activated.