Troubleshooting - Weather Radio - AcuRite 08575 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting - Weather Station Troubleshooting - Weather Radio
Problem Possible Solution
Bad
Wireless
Sensor
Reception
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no bars
Relocate the weather station and/ or the
wireless sensor. Both units must be within 330
feet (100m) from each other. Make sure both
units are placed at least 3 feet (.91 m) from
other electronic appliances and devices that
may interfere with the wireless
communication (such as TV's, microwaves,
computers etc). NOTE: It may take up to 20
minutes for the main unit to re-synchronize
with the sensor when batteries are replaced.
Use lithium batteries in sensor when
temperature is below -4°F (-20°C).
No Wireless
Sensor Data
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- T1
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If wireless reception is bad (no bars), see
"Bad Reception" section above. The wireless
ID setting on each unit must match for all
units to communicate properly. See "Set
Wireless ID" on the next page.
Display
Console
Screen
Not Working
Batteries may need replacing
Check that AC adaptor is fully inserted if
running off AC power only
Press the RESET button (located within the
battery compartment) with a paper clip to
reset the display, note that all settings need
to be re-entered.
Set Wireless I.D.
In the event that you have
reception problems due to
interference, both the weather
station and the wireless sensor
have a selectable wireless ID.
The ID switches are located
within the battery
compartments of the weather
station and the integrated
wireless sensor.
You may choose
A, B or C; but
Both wireless ID
TO RESO RADIO TO FACTORY DEFAULTS:
both the weather station and
press
the" ◄","►"
and "LISTEN" buttons at the same time and select "OK".
the wireless sensor ID's must
switches
NOTE: You will need to remove and reinsert the batteries for the RESET to take
match for successful must match
effect.
synchronization.
Problem Possible Solution
No Power
Make sure the AC power adapter is securely
plugged into the Weather Station dock.
Make certain the radio is securely docked
into the power dock- the
"+"
indicator icon
will display to confirm radio is being
powered by the dock.
Make sure batteries are fresh in case AC
power fails. If the radio is being powered by
batteries alone, note that the batteries will
only last approximately 3 days.
No Sound
From
Speaker
Check that the volume is adjusted up to an
audible level. If any external
speaker/headphones are plugged into the
headphone jack, the main speaker is
bypassed and will NOT sound until external
speaker/headphones are unplugged.
Relocate the radio for better reception.
Static When
"Listen"
Make sure the radio is located near an
external wall window for best reception. If
you are in a weak reception area, you will
need to pay special attention that the radio
is placed near a window and at a high
placement for best reception possible.
button
is pressed
Ensure that the radio is set to the correct
channel for proper reception. You may need
to change the channel. Refer to Quick
Setup: Channel Setup (page 10) to
automatically rescan for the strongest
channel. Contact the NWS to make certain
they are currently broadcasting.
The radio is
not responding
to weather alerts
Make sure you have programmed in the
correct S.A.M.E# (FIPS code) for your area.
Contact the NWS to make certain they are
currently broadcasting.
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