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Ambient Weather RC-8487 User Manual

Ambient Weather RC-8487 User Manual

Clearview radio controlled travel alarm clock with indoor temperature
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Ambient Weather RC-8487 ClearView Radio Controlled
Travel Alarm Clock with Indoor Temperature User Manual

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1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
2.1
Display Features ..................................................................................................................... 2
2.2
Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3
Powering Up ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.1 Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) .............................................................................................. 4
3.
Clock Display .................................................................................................................................. 5
4.
Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 5
4.1
Daylight Time Zone Settings .................................................................................................. 5
4.2
Time Zone, Time and Date Settings ....................................................................................... 5
4.3
Setting the Alarm Time........................................................................................................... 7
4.4
Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions ................................................................................. 8
4.4.1
Alarm Function .................................................................................................................. 8
4.4.2
Snooze Function ................................................................................................................. 8
4.5
Automatic Backlight .............................................................................................................. 8
4.6
Temperature Units of Measure ............................................................................................... 8
4.7
Manual RCC Synchronization ................................................................................................ 8
5.
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Measurement Specifications ......................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Power Consumption ...................................................................................................................... 9
6.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................... 9
7.
Liability Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................ 9
8.
FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................ 9
9.
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................... 10

1. Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather RC-8487 ClearView Radio Controlled Travel
Alarm Clock with 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
http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/rc8487
©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Information ........................10 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather RC-8487 ClearView Radio Controlled Travel Alarm Clock with 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/rc8487...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Figure 1 2. Getting Started 2.1 Display Features Figure 2 Description Description 1 ALARM ON/OFF slide switch 7 UP button  Slide UP to turn ON alarm In Set mode, press to increase a value.  Slide DOWN to turn OFF alarm Press and hold to change value rapidly.

  • Page 3: Parts List

    Description Description seconds.  When the alarm sounding, press to stop the current alarm and enter snooze mode. 3 LCD Display 9 RCC button  Press to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Press and hold for 3 seconds to force the Radio Controlled Clock search.

  • Page 4: Radio Controlled Clock (Rcc)

    If the time is incorrect by increments of an hour, or does not change on your radio controlled clock (RCC): Be patient. Wait at least one week before contacting Ambient Weather. The RCC is a shortwave signal originating near Fort Collins, Colorado, and travels thousands of miles by bouncing off the ionosphere.

  • Page 5: Clock Display

    3. Clock Display Normal Mode Alarm Mode Description Description Normal Time Alarm time AM/PM Alarm AM/PM Date Alarm On / Snooze Month Alarm mode Day of the week Indoor temperature RCC Signal strength indication Daylight savings time Time zone (PST, MST, CST or EST) Figure 4 4.
  • Page 6 Press the CLOCK key again (do not hold). The year will flash. Press the up arrow key to increase. Press the down arrow key to decrease. Press and hold to increase or decrease rapidly. Press the CLOCK key again (do not hold) and the month will flash.

  • Page 7: Setting The Alarm Time

    Press the CLOCK key again (do not hold) and the minute flash. Press the up arrow key to increase. Press the down arrow key to decrease. Press and hold to increase or decrease rapidly. Press the CLOCK key again (do not hold) and the second flash.

  • Page 8: Using The Alarm And Snooze Functions

    Press the ALARM key again (do not hold) and the alarm minute flash. Press the up arrow key to increase. Press the down arrow key to decrease. Press and hold to increase or decrease rapidly. Press the ALARM key to save and exit the alarm time settings mode.

  • Page 9: Power Consumption

    5.2 Power Consumption  Clock: 2 x AA Alkaline batteries recommended. 6. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 2. Technical Support: 480-346-3380 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) Problem Solution Radio controlled clock does not update.

  • Page 10: Warranty Information

    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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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