Ambient Weather WS-8400 User Manual

Clearview projection alarm clock with indoor temperature and color changing outdoor temperature

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Ambient Weather WS-8400 ClearView Projection Alarm

Clock with Indoor Temperature and Color Changing

Outdoor Temperature User Manual

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2

Warnings ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3

3.1

Product Features ..................................................................................................................... 3

3.1.1

Display Clock ..................................................................................................................... 3

3.1.2

Wireless Transmitter........................................................................................................... 5

3.2

Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 5

3.3

Powering Up ........................................................................................................................... 5

3.4

Siting the Wireless Transmitter Outside ................................................................................. 6

Clock Display .................................................................................................................................. 7

4.1

Normal Time Display Mode ................................................................................................... 7

4.2

Alarm Time Display Mode ..................................................................................................... 7

Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 8

5.1

Time, Date, and Language Settings ........................................................................................ 8

5.2

Alarm Settings ........................................................................................................................ 8

5.2.1

Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions ............................................................................. 8

5.3

Projector and Backlight .......................................................................................................... 9

5.3.1

Using the Projector and Backlight ..................................................................................... 9

5.3.2

Projector Rotation .............................................................................................................. 9

5.3.3

Adjusting Projector Focus ................................................................................................ 10

5.3.4

Projector Temperature Display ......................................................................................... 10

5.4

Barometric Pressure Display and Settings ........................................................................... 10

5.4.1

Barometric Pressure Units of Measure ............................................................................. 10

5.4.2

Absolute Pressure vs. Relative Pressure........................................................................... 10

5.4.3

Relative Pressure Calibration ........................................................................................... 10

5.5

The Barograph ...................................................................................................................... 11

5.6

Viewing Minimum and Maximum Records (Memory Mode) ............................................. 11

5.7

Viewing Historical Data (History Mode) ............................................................................. 12

5.8

Color Changing Feature ....................................................................................................... 12

5.8.1

Manual Color Preference ................................................................................................. 12

5.8.2

Outdoor Temperature Color ............................................................................................. 12

5.9

Low Temperature Notification ............................................................................................. 13

5.10

Back Light On/Off ................................................................................................................ 13

5.11

Back Light Brightness .......................................................................................................... 13

5.12

Wireless Sensor Display ....................................................................................................... 14

5.13

Wireless Sensor Low Battery Indictor .................................................................................. 14

5.14

Viewing the Wireless Sensor Channels ................................................................................ 14

5.15

Syncing and Resyncing the Wireless Sensor ........................................................................ 14

5.16

Adding Multiple Wireless Sensors ....................................................................................... 14

Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 15

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Ambient Weather WS-8400 ClearView Projection Alarm Clock with Indoor Temperature and Color Changing Outdoor Temperature User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 2 Warnings ............................2 Getting Started ..........................3 Product Features ........................3 3.1.1 Display Clock ........................3 3.1.2 Wireless Transmitter......................
Page 2: Introduction
Warranty Information ....................... 17 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-8400 ClearView Projection Alarm Clock with Indoor Temperature and Color Changing Outdoor 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/ws8400...
Page 3: Getting Started
3. Getting Started 3.1 Product Features 3.1.1 Display Clock Figure 1 Description Description 1 REVERSE Button 12 BARO button - Press to reverse the projected time and - Press to change barometric pressure units temperature. of measure. 2 SNOOZE/LIGHT Button 13 SENSOR Button - Turn on the projector and backlight for 5 Version 1.3...
Page 4 Description Description seconds. - Stop the current alarm when sounding and enter into snooze mode. 3 PROJECTOR 14 NIGHT LIGHT FUNCTION On/Off - Projects the time and indoor/outdoor Switch temperature (automatically scrolls - Slide to turn on/off the night light between indoor and outdoor temperature function (remove battery door).
Page 5: Wireless Transmitter
1,2 or 3, default = 1) 2 x AA batteries Note: The WS-8400 supports three wireless channels. If you have one sensor, leave the transmitter channel at Channel 1. If you have more than one sensor, refer to Section 5.16.
Page 6: Siting The Wireless Transmitter Outside
1. Plug the AC adaptor into the DC jack of the clock. 2. Remove the battery door on the bottom of the clock and insert 3 new AA batteries, according to the polarity information marked on the battery compartment, and replace the battery door. 3.
Page 7: Clock Display
4. Clock Display 4.1 Normal Time Display Mode No Description No Description Time Wireless signal strength indicator AM / PM Low battery indicator Barograph Low Temperature Alert History Mode indicator Min/Max indicator Rel / Abs Pressure Wireless temperature (channels 1, 2 or 3) Barometer indictor Indoor temperature Barometer reading...
Page 8: Settings
No Description No Description Alarm Time Alarm 2 On Alarm 1 On Figure 4 5. Settings 5.1 Time, Date, and Language Settings While in normal time mode, perform the following operations to set date, time and language: Command Mode Settings [TIME] + 2 Enter Time and Date Settings Press [+/CHANNEL] to change between 12H and...
Page 9: Projector And Backlight
2. Press the ALARM button once to turn on ALARM1 3. Press the ALARM button again to turn on ALARM2 4. Press the ALARM button again to turn on 1 and 5. Press the ALARM button again to turn off 1 and Note: Press the ALARM button to turn off the alarm sound.
Page 10: Adjusting Projector Focus
5.3.3 Adjusting Projector Focus Adjust the focus of the projected data by rotating the focus knob on the projector. 5.3.4 Projector Temperature Display The projector will scroll between the indoor and outdoor temperature. Each time you add an additional channel sensor, the projector will add this sensor to the scroll feature. The scroll feature cannot be disabled.
Page 11: The Barograph
The standard sea-level pressure is 29.92 in Hg (1013 mb). This is the average sea-level pressure around the world. Relative pressure measurements greater than 29.92 inHg (1013 mb) are considered high pressure and relative pressure measurements less than 29.92 inHg are considered low pressure.
Page 12: Viewing Historical Data (History Mode)
Command Mode Settings [-/MEM] Displays Outdoor Maximum Press and hold [-/MEM] for two seconds to reset Temperature and the associated the maximum outdoor temperature to the date and time. current value. [-/MEM] Displays Outdoor Minimum Press and hold [-/MEM] for two seconds to reset Temperature and the associated the minimum outdoor temperature to the current date and time.
Page 13: Low Temperature Notification
Temperature Range (°F) Color 50-60 Green 60-70 Light Green 70-80 Yellow 80-90 Orange 90-100 100-110 Light Red > 110 Gray Figure 10 5.9 Low Temperature Notification When the outdoor temperature is between 28°F to 37°F (-2°C to 3°C), the low temperature alert icon will be displayed and flash continuously, and disappear once the temperature is out of this range.
Page 14: Wireless Sensor Display
5.12 Wireless Sensor Display No Description No Description Low Battery Indicator Temperature Channel Number Temperature Channel Number (default = 1) and Reception Icon (on when searching, flashes when updates) Temperature Units of Measure (°F or °C) Figure 12 5.13 Wireless Sensor Low Battery Indictor When the battery is full, no battery icon will be displayed.
Page 15: Specifications
sensor after you have changed the channel number for the change to take effect. 2. Resync the console. Reference Section 5.15. 6. Specifications 6.1 Wireless Specifications  Line of sight wireless transmission (in open air): 150 feet  Frequency: 433 MHz ...
Page 16: Accessories
Problem Solution  The wireless sensor communication has Make sure the transmitter is powered up and the been lost or is intermittent or will not sync LED is flashing about once per minute. For cold weather environments, install lithium batteries. If the transmitter is not flashing, replace the batteries.
Page 17: Fcc Statement
take place. This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. The specifications of this product may change without prior notice. This product is not a toy.
Page 18 Warranty service can only be performed by a Ambient, LLC. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Ambient, LLC. Your Ambient, LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance);...

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