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La Crosse WS-8157U Instruction Manual

Manual is about: RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS TEMPERATURE

Summary of WS-8157U

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    Instruction manual ws-8157u radio-controlled clock with outdoor wireless temperature.

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    1 instruction manual table of contents page glossary of common terms …………………………………………………………………………. 2 features ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 batteries: installation and replacement ………………………………………………………….. 4 setting-up ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 function keys ………………………………………...

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    2 glossary of common terms nist* the national institute of standards and technology maintains the primary frequency standard for the united states. The nist also coordinates the united states time and frequency standards with other world standards. The nist provides time and frequency services for u...

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    3 holder lcd1 display hanging holes lcd2 display features: radio-controlled clock: • wwvb radio controlled time with manual time setting • time reception on/off • 12/24 hour time display • time display: hour, minute, second • alarm setting with snooze function • calendar display • weekday display (4...

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    4 to install and replace batteries in the temperature transmitter (install batteries in transmitter before installing batteries in radio-controlled clock) the transmitter uses 2 x aa,1.5v batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery cover by p...

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    5 setting-up: alkaline batteries are recommended for use in both units. Avoid using rechargeable batteries. Note: do not set-up the clock until the outdoor temperature is displayed. 1. Place batteries in the outdoor transmitter first, then into the radio-controlled clock. Do not press any buttons fo...

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    6 weekday to display the alarm time in normal mode display to exit the setting modes lcd screen descriptions the radio-controlled 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, indoo...

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    7 sun with clouds —indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds). Clouds with rain —indicates that the weather is expected to get worse (not that the weather will be rainy). The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in air pressure. ...

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    8 lcd contrast setting after entering the manual setting mode as described above, the lcd contrast can be set within 8 levels, from lcd 0 to lcd7 (default setting is lcd 5): 1. The lcd contrast digit will start fashing in lcd2. (default setting "5“). 2. Select the desired lcl contrast level by press...

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    9 time reception setting (on/off) in area where reception of the wwvb time is not possible, the wwvb time reception function can be turn off. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. (default setting is on). 1. The on digit will start flashing on lcd1. Set the rcc on or off by pressing the...

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    10 2. Set the desired hours by pressing and releasing the + key followed by pressing the set key. 3. Now the minute digits will start flashing. 4. Set the desired minutes by pressing and releasing the + key. If the + key is held, the units will increase by 5. 5. Press and release the set key to move...

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    11 note: the date can only be set in conjunction with the selected month. For example, it is not possible to set the date 30 if the month of february is selected. 2. Press and release the set key to exit the setting mode and switch back to the normal display mode. Exit the manual setting modes • to ...

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    12 to deactivate the alarm: the alarm will be automatically on when the alarm time is set. To deactivate the alarm (off), press and release once the alm key in normal mode display. The alarm icon will disappear, the alarm is now off. Snooze setting the snooze can only be activated during alarm time ...

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    13 note: when the 433 mhz signal is received correctly, do not re-open the battery cover of either the outdoor temperature transmitter or radio-controlled clock, as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally then reset all units (see sett...

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    14 positioning the radio-controlled clock: there are two possible ways to mount the radio-controlled clock: • use of the foldout table stand, or • wall mounting foldout table stand the foldout table stand leg is located on the backside. Pull the stand out from the bottom center edge of the radio-con...

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    15 positioning the outdoor temperature transmitter the outdoor temperature transmitter can be mounted in two ways: • with the use of screws, or • using the adhesive tape. Mounting with screws 1) remove the mounting bracket from the outdoor temperature transmitter. 2) place the mounting bracket over ...

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    16 troubleshooting: problem: the lcd is faint. Solution: 1) replace the batteries. Problem: no reception of wwvb signal solution: 1) it may help reception to face the front of the radio-controlled clock in the general direction of ft. Collins, colorado. 2) wait overnight for signal. 3) be sure the r...

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    17 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 red...

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    18 la crosse technology, ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in north america and only to the original purchaser ...

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    19 installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances. La crosse technology, ltd will not assume liability for incidental, consequential, punitive...

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    20 fcc disclaimer 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. Freq. ...