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- Page 1 Meade Instruments Corp Personal Weather Station With Atomic Clock (RCW33W) USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW BEFORE YOU BEGIN BATTERY INSTALLATION LOW BATTERY WARNING GETTING STARTED PLACEMENT OF THE UNITS REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURE WEATHER FORECAST LOST COMMUNICATION TRANSMISSION COLLISION WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME ATOMIC CLOCK TIME AND CALENDAR DISPLAY MODES MANUAL SETTINGS PRECAUTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Meade Atomic Wall Clock. This device combines precise time keeping with monitoring and displaying the weather conditions from one remote location. In this package you will find: • One main unit (receiver) • One remote sensor (transmitter) TS13C •... -
Page 4: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN UNIT FEATURES • Time automatically sets to the US Atomic Clock • 12 or 24 hours Time Format • Jumbo time digits • Day of the week displayed in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian • Weather Forecast in Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy and Heavy Rain icons •... - Page 5 FRONT/REAR VIEW A. WEATHER AND TIME IN EASY-TO READ DIGITS MODE button • Toggles between time modes - time with seconds and time with the day of the week • Activates clock’s manual programming mode C. UP ( ▲) button •...
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Page 6: Remote Sensor
D. DOWN ( ▼) button • Decreases the parameters • Activates manual remote channel search BATTERY COMPARTMENT • Accommodates 2 (two) UM-3 or AA 1.5V alkaline batteries F. UNFOLDING TABLE STAND • Holds unit in upright position on a flat surface G. -
Page 7: Before You Begin
• Flashes twice when battery power is low. B. BATTERY COMPARTMENT • Holds two AA-size batteries C. RESET • Resets all previous settings D. CHANNEL SWITCH • Selects the desired channel -1, 2 or 3 E. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED OPENING • Keeps the remote sensor on the wall F. -
Page 8: Battery Installation
within the effective transmission range of 100 feet (30 meters). • The remote sensor can be placed indoors or outdoors, depending on the area where the temperature is intended to be measured. If you intend measuring outdoor elements, place remote sensor outdoors •... -
Page 9: Low Battery Warning
is being used. • Install 2 “AA” size alkaline batteries (not included) matching the polarities shown in the battery compartment. • Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws. • Secure the remote sensor in the desired location. MAIN UNIT •... -
Page 10: Placement Of The Units
two seconds to initiate another signal search. PLACEMENT OF THE UNITS The main unit can be placed on the wall or any flat surface indoors. remote sensor can be placed indoors or outdoors, on a flat surface or mounted on the wall. REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURE The remote temperature information line is located next to the indoor temperature line of the main unit’s display. -
Page 11: Lost Communication
NOTE: The weather forecast accuracy is approximately 70%. The main unit display shows forecasted (predicted) not current conditions. The SUNNY icon indicates clear weather, even when displayed during the night-time. LOST COMMUNICATION If the main unit display line for the remote sensor reading goes blank, press and hold DOWN (▼) button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search. -
Page 12: Transmission Collision
• Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and reinstall them in the same manner. Remote sensor LED indicator will flash showing transmission of the signal. • Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall them in the same manner. -
Page 13: Atomic Clock
is sufficient enough to keep the clock accuracy within 1 second. • Make sure the unit is positioned at 8 feet (2 meters) distance from any interference source such as a TV, computer monitor, microwave, etc. • Within concrete wall rooms such as basements or office buildings, the received signal may be weakened. -
Page 14: Time And Calendar Display Modes
TIME AND CALENDAR DISPLAY MODES The Atomic Wall Clock displays current time in two display modes – in hour-minutes-seconds format and in hour-minutes-day. The date is displayed in month-date format. MANUAL SETTINGS It is necessary to set the desired US TIME ZONE. TIME ZONE •... -
Page 15: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if handled carefully. Here are a few precautions: Do not immerse the units in water. • Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive materials. They may scratch the •... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Check here before contacting customer service. Issue Symptom Solution Main unit US Atomic Time Place unit by the window and signal is not received keep it there overnight Remote sensor Cannot locate remote Check batteries sensor Check location Press and hold DOWN ( ▼) button on the main unit to search for the signal form the remote sensor... -
Page 17: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Indoor Temperature Proposed operating range: 23.0°F to 122.0°F (-5°C to +50°C) Temperature resolution: 0.2°F (0.1°C) User-selectable (°F or °C) temperature display RF range: Maximum 100 feet (30 meters) Weather Forecast in five large graphic icons: Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Light Rain and Heavy Rain Maximum number of remote sensors: 1 (one included) Readings update interval: every 45 seconds... -
Page 18: Fcc Statement
FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name: Meade Instruments Corp Address: 27 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618-4209 declare that the product Product No.: RCW33W Product Name: Meade Atomic Wall Clock Manufacturer: Hideki Electronics Ltd. Address: Unit 2304-06, 23/F Riley House, 88 Lei Muk Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 20: Standard Warranty Information
Please retain your original receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy for proof of purchase. Meade Instruments Corp. reserves the right to repair or replace the product at our option. Copyright (2010) Meade Instruments Corp. All Rights Reserved.
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