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- Page 1 Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 WA-1242U 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED TALKING WEATHER STATION Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® Presented by La Crosse Technology ® La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.weatherdirect.com 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone 608-785-7935 Page 1 of 36...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
915 MHz Wireless Sensor Technology ................... 5 What You Need to Get Started: ....................... 6 IMPORTANT MESSAGE: ........................ 7 Set Up your WA-1242U ........................7 Hardware Installation ........................7 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options ................8 ... - Page 3 Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the "A, B or C" Key ............22 "SET" Key ..........................22 When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active ............22 Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display ............... 22 ...
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Page 4: Congratulations
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s first Internet-Powered Weather Station. Weather Direct® uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather data and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it delivers. -
Page 5: Included In The Box
Included in the Box The WA-1242U 4 Day Talking Weather Forecaster is a complete Weather Direct® system that includes: WA-1242U Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast information, time, date and other custom data from the Internet. -
Page 6: What You Need To Get Started
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 What You Need to Get Started: High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will work. NOTE: If you only have a Dial-Up Internet connection, Weather Direct® will not work. However, you can use Weather Direct®... -
Page 7: Important Message
Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the LAN cable (included) and then power up the Gateway with the AC Adapter (included). Set Up your WA-1242U NOTE: The Quick Set-Up Card that is included in the box contains additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct®... -
Page 8: Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Display. Press the "SNOOZE" Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature. -
Page 9: Online Resources
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 If you require a longer LAN cable to mount the Gateway in a desired location, any standard Category 5 network cable will work, but a crossover cable may not work. Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with your Gateway. -
Page 10: Features
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Features Free Forecasts for Over 60,000 Locations in the United States and Canada, Including Your Hometown, Golf Courses, Parks Sports Venues and More. Talking Weather Forecasts and Talking E-mail Messages Automatically Updates Itself via the Gateway ... -
Page 11: Wireless Outdoor Sensor
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 The Daylight Saving Time (DST) checkbox on your Wireless Display settings at www.weatherdirect.com is selected by default because most locations observe DST. If you are in a location that does not observe DST, please make sure to uncheck this box. -
Page 12: Edit Device Settings Online
This section will show you how to set up your Wireless Display using your account at www.weatherdirect.com Log In to your profile on www.weatherdirect.com and click on your WA-1242U Wireless Display under the "My Devices" banner Page 12 of 36... - Page 13 Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Click the "Edit Device Settings" button Page 13 of 36...
- Page 14 Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Scroll down to the desired section on the setup page and enter your preferences. Click the "Save Settings" button to finish The "Edit Advanced Audio Settings" button takes you to an interface where you can set up the custom audio feeds and e-mail functionality.
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Page 16: Wireless Display Operation
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Wireless Display Operation This section will teach you how to use your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration. There are 9 control Keys located on the top of the Wireless Display: "Forecast ", "A", "B", "C", "SET" and "MODE", "ALARM", "SNOOZE" and "- VOLUME +" The following information is divided into sections based on the function of each Key. - Page 17 Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Page 17 of 36...
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Page 18: Mode" Key
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 "MODE" Key Specific Forecasts help you prepare for different weather conditions during the day by providing weather information for Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night. You'll know if the weather during the morning commute will be different from the weather during the rest of the day. -
Page 19: Alarm" Key
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 7. ONLY DAY Shows only the Daily forecast when you are only interested in the weather for the day rather than forecasts for morning, afternoon, evening or night. "ALARM" Key Turn Alarm ON/OFF Press the "ALARM" Key to turn the alarm ON. The Alarm icon "((•))" will appear on the LCD. -
Page 20: Listen To A Severe Weather Alert
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 After changing the forecast location or other setting on the web site, it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update. After adding an Expansion Option to your Wireless Display, it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update. -
Page 21: Forecast " " Key
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Forecast " " Key Hear the Talking Weather Forecast Press the Key to hear the Talking Weather Forecast with custom greeting message. You can set the custom greeting message to be spoken before the forecast. ... -
Page 22: Hear The Audio Feed Assigned To The "A, B Or C" Key
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the "A, B or C" Key Press the "A, B or C" to hear the Audio Feeds you chose It will take the server a little time to process your Audio Feeds after you make changes to your setup. -
Page 23: Set Mode 1 - Set Lcd Contrast (1-8)
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 The Four SET modes are: Set Mode 1 – Set LCD Contrast (1-8) Press and Hold the "SET" Key until the Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode "CONTRST" and number (1-8) will display on the bottom of the LCD ... -
Page 24: Set Mode 4 - View Device Id
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 WARNING: Deleting the Wireless Display from a user account on www.weatherdirect.com will erase the weather and other setup information such as forecast locations from the Wireless Display. If you have trouble registering your Wireless Display after multiple attempts, you can try a Factory Reset. -
Page 25: E-Mail Functions
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 E-mail Functions To receive e-mails on your wireless display, you must enable e-mail messages with your online account. The e-mail settings are found under "Advanced Audio Settings" when setting up your display - the checkbox next to "Enable Email for This Device"... - Page 26 Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Key: Previous e-mail "A" / Key: Next e-mail "B" / Key: Delete e-mail "C" / Key: Play or Stop e-mail, Switch between "WEATHER" and "EMAIL" modes By default, the wireless display is in "WEATHER" mode. To enter "EMAIL" mode, press the "C"...
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Page 27: Free Trial Of Expansion Options For 14 Days
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 To switch back from "EMAIL" mode to "WEATHER" mode, press and hold the "C" / Key for two seconds. The display will show "WEATHER". FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days When you register your Wireless Display and have the included forecast location selected, you will be given the opportunity to try our most popular Expansion Options FREE for 14 Days! NO CREDIT CARD OR PAYMENT REQUIRED! 14 Days of FREE Expansion Options, including:... -
Page 28: Severe Weather Alerts
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Severe Weather Alerts Keep your family safe with Severe Weather Alerts issued by the National Weather Service. This valuable information will help you prepare for upcoming weather events. Choose which types of severe weather events you want to receive. -
Page 29: Types Of Severe Weather Alerts
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Types of Severe Weather Alerts: Warnings Blizzard Heavy Rainfall Severe Thunderstorm Coastal Flood Heavy Snow Severe Wind Excessive Heat Heavy Snowfall Small Craft Flash Flood High Wind Special Marine Flood Hurricane Force Storm Freeze Ice Storm Tornado Frost Lake Effect Snow... -
Page 30: Forecast Icons Explained
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons. Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option. -
Page 31: Care And Maintenance
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Care and Maintenance Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate readings. Precautions shall be taken when handling the batteries. Injuries, burns, or property damage may be resulted if the batteries are in contact with conducting materials, heat, corrosive materials or explosives. -
Page 32: Battery Replacement
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Battery Replacement We recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units. Please see the battery life in the specifications below. Help us to keep our environment clean. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. -
Page 33: Liability Disclaimer
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 Wireless Display: 3 "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Wireless Gateway: Included AC Adapter & LAN Cable Wireless Temperature Sensor: 2 "AA" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Liability Disclaimer The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. -
Page 34: Fcc Statements
Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009 FCC Statements Statement according to FCC part 15.21: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Statement according to FCC part 15.105: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 35: Warranty Information
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 36 Support services are limited to the WA-1242U system components supplied and usage of the weather direct web site. Any other computer system components or Internet communication configurations (e.g. the computer, network, router, Internet browser, ISP service, etc.) are outside of the scope of our services.