La Crosse Technology WS-8248 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: ATOMIC CLOCK WITH INDOOR TEMP/HUMIDITY AND OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE

Summary of WS-8248

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    Ws-8248u atomic clock with indoor temp/humidity and outdoor temperature instruction manual features: hanging holes atomic clock: foldable stands battery cover lcd1 display lcd2 display function keys • wwvb radio controlled time with manual time setting • time display: hour, minute, second • alarm se...

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    Outdoor temperature transmitter: • remote transmission of outdoor temperature to the atomic clock by 433 mhz signals • wall mounting case to install and replace batteries in the temperature transmitter the transmitter uses 2 x aa,1.5v batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow th...

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    2. After 15 minutes both the indoor and outdoor areas on your clock should have a temperature showing. If not, remove both sets of batteries, wait 15 minutes and repeat step one. 3. After the clock receives the outdoor temperature the wwvb time code reception will automatically start. This reception...

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    Atomic clock lcd screen descriptions the atomic clock's lcd is divided into 2 sections and once the batteries are inserted, all the segments will light up briefly before displaying the information for time, date, indoor and outdoor temperatures and indoor humidity. Manual settings indoor humidity an...

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    • • • • • • • • time zone setting -5 (eastern standard time) dst on/off on radio-controlled time on/off on language display setting eng (english) manual time setting (hour then minute) 12 (hour), 00 (minute) year setting 2004 month setting jan (january) date setting 1 lcd contrast setting after ente...

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    Note: the time zones from –4 to –10 hours will be displayed with 3 characters abbreviations: • -4 atl (atlantic time), • -5 est (eastern time; default time zone), • -6 cst (central time), • -7 mst (mountain time), • -8 pst (pacific time), • -9 ala (alaska time), • -10 haw (hawaii time). • "gmt” will...

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    Note: turn off the radio-controlled time feature only if you do not want the clock to automatically update itself. Language setting the weekdays can be displayed in lcd2 with the pre-set languages: us english (eng), french (fra) and spanish (esp). 1. Lan will be displayed in the lower lcd along with...

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    Wwvb time reception takes place from 12:00 am through 6:00 am each day (attempts wwvb reception every full hour within this time frame). When the time signal is received for example at 1:00 am, the atomic clock will not attempt to receive the wwvb signal for the remaining hours until 6:00 am. Theref...

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    Alarm setting to enter into the alarm setting mode: 1. Hold the alm key for 5 seconds. The hour digits start flashing. 2. Press and release the + key to set the hour. 3. Press and release the alm key to continue to the minutessetting. 4. The minute digits start flashing. 5. Press and release the + k...

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    433mhz reception check for outdoor temperature transmitter the atomic clock will receive the temperature data within 4 minutes. If the temperature data has not been received 4 minutes after setting up (the display shows “- - -”), then please check the following points: 1. The distance of the atomic ...

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    2. Press and release the + key a second time. The display will now show the indoor humidity, seconds and outdoor temperature. 3. Press and release the + key a third time. The display will now show the indoor humidity, indoor temperature and seconds. 4. Press and release the + key a fourth time. The ...

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    If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the time or the wwvb tower does not appear at all, then please take note of the following: • recommended distance to any interfering sources like computer monitors or tv sets is a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters). • within ferro-concrete rooms (basements, supe...

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    Readings for the next 12 to 24 hours. These changes will require a 12 to 24 hour wait before obtaining reliable data. To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting where direct sunlight can reach the outdoor temperature transmitter. It is recommended to mount the outdoor temperature transmit...

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    Wall mounting 1) using a straight edge, horizontally space at 2-3/4 of an inch (70 mm) three screw positions on a wall. 2) install three mounting screws (not included) into a wall —leaving approximately 3/16 of an inch (5mm) extended from the wall. 3) place the atomic clock onto the screws, using th...

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    3) remove the protective strip from the other side of the tape. Position the outdoor temperature transmitter in the desired location, ensuring that the atomic clock can receive the signal. Troubleshooting problem: the lcd is faint. Solution: 1) replace the batteries. Problem: no reception of wwvb si...

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    Care and maintenance: • avoid placing the units in areas prone to vibration and shock as these may cause damage. • avoid areas where the units can be exposed to sudden changes in temperature, i.E. Direct sunlight, extreme cold and wet/moist conditions as these will lead to rapid changes which reduce...

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    Transmitter: 5.04“ x 1.57“ x 0.9“ / 128 x 40 x 23 mm liability disclaimer: • the manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. • this product is only designed for use in the home or offic...

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    Examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination. The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your la crosse technology, ltd product to a la crosse technology, ltd authorized service center. La crosse technology, ltd will pay reasonable retu...

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