Troubleshooting - La Crosse Technology Radio Controlled Analog Clock Quick Setup Instructions

shopping malls and rooms in the center of large office buildings that do not have windows. In buildings that WWVB cannot penetrate
you may set the time using the manual time set button. When the clock is exposed to the WWVB signal it will automatically set the
hands to the exact time.
La Crosse Technology clocks do not receive or process radio controlled time signals from Germany's DCF 77, Japan's J Ga AS,
or England's MSFs atomically regulated transmitters. La Crosse Technology clocks can be manually set and used anywhere.
For more information on the NIST and radio controlled time, see www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/

Troubleshooting

The wonderful advantage of owning a La Crosse Technology radio controlled clock is that it is virtually trouble free. If the clock receives a
clear signal it will set itself perfectly. If it does not receive a signal consider the following:
Battery - The La Crosse Technology clock must have a fresh battery to receive and process the time signal.
Location - Try a different location, ideally near a window. It should be at least six feet from computers, TVs, air conditioners, other Radio-
Controlled clocks and other electrical appliances that cause interference.
Weather - Electrical storms between you and Colorado during the night will interfere with the WWVB signal.
Although we cannot control the weather we can help you predict it (see www.lacrossetechnology.com).
Daylight Savings Time
The National Institute of Standards and Technology and WWVB encode a special DST "bit" in the WWVB transmission for DST. Your La
Crosse Technology clock will read this information and automatically advance the hands one hour in the spring and eleven hours in the fall.
Arizona and Indiana
If you live in an area that does not recognize DST you must press the (unmarked) DST button for one second to deactivate your clock's DST
program. To reactivate the DST program simply press the DST button again for one second.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long will the battery last?
A. A good AA alkaline battery will last over one year. If your clock is located in an area with little interference where it can quickly receive a
signal the battery will last much longer than one year.
Q. Can a La Crosse Technology clock be used outdoors?
A. Yes, but only in a dry environment and in a temperature range between 41 F and 131 F. The clock is NOT water-resistant.
Q. Can the La Crosse Technology clock be wired to control timing circuits?
A. No.
Q. Why does the second hand move only once every two seconds, but it moves two seconds per step? it moves two seconds per
A. When the battery drops below 1.25 volts the clock indicates that it is time to change the battery by advancing the second hand in two
second steps. The operating voltage range is 1.25 to 1.75 volts.
Warranty
La Crosse Technology warrants this clock to be free of any defect in workmanship or materials for a period of one year after the date of
purchase. You should notify La Crosse Technology promptly in writing or by e-mail in the event of any defect covered by this warranty. When
requesting warranty service you must provide evidence of the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover the clock's inability to receive a signal due to interference, whatever may be the source of that interference. In
addition, this warranty does not cover any defects resulting from improper use, unauthorized repairs, or faulty batteries.
In the event of a warranted problem please return the clock postage prepaid to the address below. La Crosse Technology will repair or
replace your clock with the same or similar model free of charge.
LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR
DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS CLOCK.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.
1116 South Oak Street
La Crescent, MN 55947
www.lacrossetechnology.com
507.895.7095 (ph)
507.895.8000 (fax)