Ventus W140 User Manual page 10

Radio-controlled / Atomic Clock Function
This main unit is programmed to synchronize with Radio-controlled time signal.
Version Version
European version
North American
The unit synchronizes itself automatically to the RC signal daily. The "
upon successful synchronisation each time.
NOTE:
The strength of radio-controlled time signal from the transmitter tower may be affected by 1. The strength of radio-controlled time signal from the transmitter tower may be affected by
geographical location or building around. geographical location or building around.
Always place the unit away from interfering sources such as TV set, computer, etc. 2. Always place the unit away from interfering sources such as TV set, computer, etc.
Avoid placing the unit next to metal plates. 3. Avoid placing the unit next to metal plates.
Closed areas such as airport, basement, tower block or factory are not recommended. 4. Closed areas such as airport, basement, tower block or factory are not recommended.
Time Setting
The unit automatically set itself according to the Radio Controlled Clock signal it received. To set
disable the reception by holding the [ RCC ]
the clock.
Manually Set the Clock / Time Zone Selection To Manually Set the Clock / Time Zone Selection
Press and hold [ CLOCK ] 1. Press and hold [ CLOCK ]
Use [ UP ] / [ DOWN ] button to adjust, and press [ CLOCK ] button to proceed to the next 2. Use [ UP ] / [ DOWN ] button to adjust, and press [ CLOCK ] button to proceed to the next
setting. setting.
Repeat 2 above for setting of TIME ZONE, HOUR, MINUTE, YEAR, MONTH&DATE or 3. Repeat 2 above for setting of TIME ZONE, HOUR, MINUTE, YEAR, MONTH&DATE or
DATE&MONTH, MONTH, DATE, HOUR OFFSET, LANGUAGE and DST. DATE&MONTH, MONTH, DATE, HOUR OFFSET, LANGUAGE and DST.
NOTE:
The unit will automatically exit setting if no key was pressed in 60 seconds. 1. The unit will automatically exit setting if no key was pressed in 60 seconds.
Time zone setting is only for North American version where the unit receives WWVB signal. 2. Time zone setting is only for North American version where the unit receives WWVB signal.
User can select PST, MST, CST, EST, AST or NST. User can select PST, MST, CST, EST, AST or NST.
The hour offset is for DCF(German), MSF(UK) version and Australian version. Its range is 3. The hour offset is for DCF(German), MSF(UK) version and Australian version. Its range is
between -23 and +23 hours. between -23 and +23 hours.
The language options are English (EN), French (FR), German (DE), Spanish (ES), Italian (IT), 4. The language options are English (EN), French (FR), German (DE), Spanish (ES), Italian (IT),
Dutch (NL) and Russian (RU). Dutch (NL) and Russian (RU).
DST (Daylight Saving Time) feature is set to Auto (factory set). The clock has been 5. DST (Daylight Saving Time) feature is set to Auto (factory set). The clock has been
programmed to automatically adjust its time forward by one hour when the daylight saving programmed to automatically adjust its time forward by one hour when the daylight saving
time (DST) is in effect. User can set the DST to OFF to disable the feature. time (DST) is in effect. User can set the DST to OFF to disable the feature.
Time signal Time signal
DCF77(German) DCF77(German)
MSF(UK) MSF(UK)
WWVB(US) WWVB(US)
Signal broadcast
Within 1500 km (932 miles) of Frankfurt, Germany Within 1500 km (932 miles) of Frankfurt, Germany
Within 1500 km (932 miles) of Anthorn, England Within 1500 km (932 miles) of Anthorn, England
Within 3200 km (2000 miles) of Fort, Collins, Colorado Within 3200 km (2000 miles) of Fort, Collins, Colorado
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Signal broadcast
" icon will appear on the LCD " icon will appear on the LCD