La Crosse Technology S85814 Instructional Manual - Backlight (Hi-Low-Off)
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S85814
Color Weather Forecast Station
Backlight (HI-LOW-OFF)
• When operating with the power cable, the backlight is adjustable: HI-LOW-OFF.
• Press and release the
LIGHT button to adjust backlight.
• When operating on batteries only, the backlight will come on briefly when the
LIGHT button is
pressed.
Atomic Time
• The display will search for the atomic time signal at UTC 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.
• If there is no WWVB reception, the display will search for the atomic time signal every 2 hours until
the WWVB time is received.
• The atomic time signal icon will flash while searching. The tower icon will be solid when it has
connected.
• After reception, this display will only search for the atomic signal after midnight.
• From normal time display, press and release the
SEARCH button to search for the WWVB time
signal.
• Please be sure you have selected your time zone from the list in the Settings menu. When the
Atomic time signal is received, the display will set to the time zone selected. Default is Eastern Time.
• For information about WWVB visit: www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm
Position Display
• For best Atomic time reception orientate the display with the front or the back facing Ft. Collins,
Colorado.
• Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones, gaming systems,
televisions, microwaves, routers etc.
• Place within range of the outdoor sensor (300 feet open air).
Mount Outdoor Sensor
• Insert the mounting screw through the front of
the sensor and into the wall or use key-hole slot.
• Tighten the screw to snug if mounting through
the front. Do not over tighten
• Mount the sensor on a north-facing wall or in
any well shaded location. Sun will make it read
high.
• Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
• Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted
vertically to drain moisture.
• The maximum wireless transmission range
is over 300 feet (91 meters) in open air, not
including walls or floors.
Keyhole
slot
Mount through
front
Use keyhole
slot