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Ambient Weather RC-8465 User Manual

Clearview projection radio controlled alarm clock with color changing indoor temperature
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Ambient Weather RC-8465 ClearView Projection Radio
Controlled Alarm Clock with Color Changing Indoor

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1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.
Warnings ......................................................................................................................................... 2
3.
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
3.1
Product Features ..................................................................................................................... 2
3.1.1
Display Clock ..................................................................................................................... 2
3.2
Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 4
3.3
Powering Up ........................................................................................................................... 4
3.3.1 Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) .............................................................................................. 4
4.
Clock Display .................................................................................................................................. 5
4.1
Normal Time Display Mode ................................................................................................... 5
5.
Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 5
5.1
Time, Date, and Language Settings ........................................................................................ 5
5.2
Alarm Settings ........................................................................................................................ 6
5.2.1
Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions ............................................................................. 6
5.3
Hour Offset Adjustment for Outside of Continental USA ...................................................... 7
5.4
Projector and Backlight .......................................................................................................... 7
5.4.1
Projector Rotation .............................................................................................................. 8
5.4.2
Adjusting Projector Focus .................................................................................................. 8
5.5
Viewing Minimum and Maximum Records (Memory Mode) ............................................... 8
5.6
Color Changing Feature ......................................................................................................... 8
5.6.1
Manual Color Preference ................................................................................................... 8
5.6.2
Indoor Temperature Color .................................................................................................. 9
5.7
Back Light Off/Lo/Hi ............................................................................................................. 9
6.
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 9
6.1
Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Power Consumption ...................................................................................................................... 9
7.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................... 9
8.
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 11
9.
FCC Statement .............................................................................................................................. 11
10.
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 12

1. Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather RC-8465 ClearView Projection Alarm Clock
with Color Changing Indoor Temperature. The following user guide provides step by step instructions
for installation, operation and troubleshooting. To download the latest full sized manual and additional
troubleshooting tips, please visit:
Version 1.0
©Copyright 2016, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Temperature User Manual
http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/rc8465
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Information ....................... 12 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather RC-8465 ClearView Projection Alarm Clock with Color Changing Indoor Temperature. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. To download the latest full sized manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/rc8465...

  • Page 2: Warnings

    2. Warnings Warning. Never look directly into the time and temperature projector for a prolonged period of time. This can cause temporary blindness. Warning. Only use approved AC adapter. 3. Getting Started 3.1 Product Features 3.1.1 Display Clock Figure 1 Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2016, Ambient LLC.
  • Page 3 Description Description 1 Alarm/Snooze Button 12 FOCUS Knob - Stop the current alarm when sounding and - Adjust the focus of the projected time enter into snooze mode. and temperature. - Press and hold for two seconds to stop the current alarm when sounding for 24 hours.

  • Page 4: Parts List

    Description Description - Press MANUAL button and the backlight - AC 6V 300mA. color will change automatically (256 colors); Press it again, and the backlight color will stop at the color you prefer. 10 RAINBOW Button 21 Battery door Press RAINBOW button, and the backlight - Accommodates lithium battery will change color as follows: CR2032 for back-up.

  • Page 5: Clock Display

    4. Clock Display 4.1 Normal Time Display Mode No Description No Description AM / PM Day or Week Time Indoor Temperature Time Zone Daylight Savings Time Date / Time Alarm Radio Controlled Clock Icon Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 Figure 3 5.

  • Page 6: Alarm Settings

    Command Mode Settings [TIME] + 2 Enter Time and Date Settings Press [UP] to change between 12H and 24H seconds 12 hour / 24 hour format format. [TIME] Time Zone Press [UP] to change between Pacific (PST), Mountain (MST), Central (CST), Eastern (EST), Atlantic (AST) and Newfoundland (NST) Time Zones [TIME]...

  • Page 7: Hour Offset Adjustment For Outside Of Continental Usa

    5. Press the ALARM button again to turn off 1 and Note: Press the ALARM button to turn off the alarm sound. If no button is pressed during the alarm period, the alarm will turn off automatically in two minutes. To temporarily silence the alarm, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button on the top of the clock.

  • Page 8: Projector Rotation

    5.4.1 Projector Rotation Press the REVERSE button on the top of the clock to reverse the projected data 180 degrees. Figure 6 5.4.2 Adjusting Projector Focus Adjust the focus of the projected data by rotating the focus knob on the projector. 5.5 Viewing Minimum and Maximum Records (Memory Mode) While in normal time mode, perform the following operations to view the minimum and maximum values since the last time they were reset.

  • Page 9: Indoor Temperature Color

    automatically display 256 colors. Release the TUNE button again to stop at the color you prefer. 5.6.2 Indoor Temperature Color Press the TEMP button to automatically change the backlight as a function of temperature. The display color will automatically change based on the color chart below: Temperature Range (°F) Color <...
  • Page 10 Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2016, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 10...

  • Page 11: Liability Disclaimer

    Problem Solution  The clock does not respond to commands. Press the reset button on the back of the clock with an open ended paper clip or sharp tool.  The projection is fuzzy Adjust the focus setting. 8. Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot.

  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •...

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