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La Crosse WS-9740U-IT Instruction Manual

Summary of WS-9740U-IT

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    1 contents language page ___________________________________________________________________ english 1 french 47 spanish 96.

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    2 table of contents topic page inventory of contents 3 features 4 setting up 6 battery installation 8 function keys 10 lcd screen and settings 12 atomic time -wwvb radio controlled time 14 manual settings 15 weather man icon 20 display of indoor temperature and humidity reading 21 display of outdoor...

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    3 warranty information 33 faq inventory of contents 1. Wireless weather station 2. Wireless temperature sensor (tx37u) and mounting bracket. 3. Instruction manual this product offers: instant transmission is the state-of-the-art new wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed and develope...

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    4 features: the weather station foldout stand battery compartment cover function keys lcd display hanging hole ice alarm key.

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    5 • atomic time function (wwvb radio controlled time) with manual setting options • daylight saving time on/off • hour and minute display • calendar display • time zone option 0 to 12 hours • wireless transmission at 915 mhz • outdoor signal reception intervals at 4-second • display one of the multi...

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    6 the outdoor temperature sensor • remote transmission of outdoor temperature to weather station by 915 mhz • weather-resistant casing • wall mounting case • mount in a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine setting up: 1. First, insert the batteries into the temperature sensor. (see “insta...

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    7 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. 3. After inserting the batteries into the sensor, the weather station will start receiving data from the sensor. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be displayed on the weather sta...

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    8 also updated with the received time. (please refer also to notes on “atomic auto-set time - wwvb radio controlled time” and “manual time setting”). Battery installation install and replace batteries in the weather station the weather station uses 2 x aaa, iec lr3, 1.5v alkaline batteries. To insta...

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    9 install and replace batteries in the temperature sensor the temperature sensor uses 2 x aa, iec lr6, 1.5v alkaline battery. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the sensor. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the correc...

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    10 please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. Function keys: weather station: the weather station has four easy to use function keys. Set key (manual setting): • press to enter the set mode for the following functions: time zone, daylight...

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    11 time on/off, manual time, year, month, date, weekday and °c/°f settings. Min/ max key • to toggle between the maximum/ minimum outdoor temperature and maximum/ minimum indoor temperature data • press to reset the maximum or minimum temperature records of the indoor and the outdoor channel (will r...

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    12 lcd screen and settings: indoor temperature display "calendar" or "second" time display weather girl icon (based on temperature) receiver low battery icon outdoor temperature ice alarm icon time reception icon indoor humidity %rh outdoor signal reception icon* transmitter low battery icon.

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    13 * when the outdoor signal is successfully received by the weather station, this icon will be switched on. (if not successful, the icon will not be shown in lcd) user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking of the ...

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    14 section 3 - time and calendar • in normal mode, display the time and calendar. • a signal reception symbol is shown indicating that atomic time (wwvb time) signal is received. Atomic time - wwvb radio controlled time the nist (national institute of standards and technology—time and frequency divi...

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    15 after the top of the minute, a tone will sound for every second. It is possible that your wireless weather station will not be exactly on the second due to the variance in the quartz. However, the clock will adjust the quartz timing over the course of several days to be very accurate; under 0.10 ...

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    16 the time zone default of the weather station is -5 hr. To change to another time zone: 1. Press and hold the set key for about 3 seconds to enter the time zone setting (flashing). 2. Using the + key, set the time zone. The range runs between 0 to -12 hr, in consecutive 1 hour intervals. 3. Press ...

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    17 manual time setting in case the weather station is not able to detect the atomic time (wwvb) signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. To set the clock: 1. The hour digits start flashing in the time display...

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    18 weekday • the time format is fixed to "12-hr" time display. "pm" will be shown in hours from noon to midnight. Calendar setting the date default of the weather station is 1. 1. Of the year 2006 after initial set-up. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically up...

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    19 3. The month digit will be flashing. Press the + key to set the month and then press the set key to go to the date setting. 4. The date digit will be flashing. Press the + key to set the date. 5. Confirm with the set key and set the weekday. 6. Press + key to select the weekday, "mo", tu", "we" e...

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    20 weather girl icon: one of the multiple temperature icons (featured by weather girl with different clothing) is displayed in the center of lcd, which indicates the different temperature conditions due to the current outdoor temperature (temperature value detected by the outdoor sensor): >78.8°f 69...

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    21 display of indoor temperature and humidity reading: the indoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the second section of the lcd. 46.4 - 49.9°f 39.2 - 46.3 °f 32 - 39.1°f (8.0 - 9.9°c) (4.0 - 7.9°c) (0 - 3.9°c).

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    22 display of outdoor temperature reading: the first lcd section shows the outdoor temperature. Outdoor temperature in °f indoor temperature in °f indoor relative humidity %.

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    23 display of outdoor minimum and maximum records: 1. In normal display mode, press the min/max button once, the outdoor min temperature and the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed. 2. Press the min/max button once more, the outdoor max temperature and the time and date of ...

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    24 display of indoor minimum and maximum records: 1. In normal display mode, press the min/ max key three times, the minimum indoor temperature will be shown in lcd. Also the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed. 2. Then press the min/max button one more time, the maximum in...

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    25 3. Press the min/ max button once more to go back to the normal display. Resetting the indoor and outdoor minimum and maximum records 1. In normal display mode, press the min/ max button to advance to the min/max records display. 2. Press and hold the min/max key for about 2 seconds, this will re...

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    26 the ice alarm to sound constantly if the measured reading is close to 39.2°f, a hysteresis function has been implemented for the alarm. If the current temperature value drops to 39.2°f, the ice alarm will be activated (if the alarm has been enabled). Since the preset hysteresis is 1.8°f. If the t...

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    27 3. Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the same signal frequency (915mhz) may prevent correct signal transmission and reception. 4. Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 915mhz signal frequency can also cause interference. Note: when the 915mh...

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    28 to wall mount choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations. 1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm. 2. Fold t...

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    29 positioning the temperature sensor: the sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The sensor can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the sensor. To wall mount: 1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using...

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    30 care and maintenance: • extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings. • when cleaning the display and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the lc...

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    31 (-39.9ºc to +59.9ºc with 0.1ºc resolution, “of.L” displayed if outside this range) relative humidity measuring range: indoor : 1% to 99% with 1% resolution (displays “- -” when outside this range) indoor temperature checking interval : every 17 seconds indoor humidity checking interval : every 17...

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    32 warranty 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 p...

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    33 crosse technology, ltd authorized service center. La crosse technology, ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a usa address only. Your la crosse technology, ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1...

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    34 this warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your state. Some states do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. For warranty work, technical support, or information...

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    35 faq – ws-9740u-it congratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art weather station. Remember, for your weather station to work properly, it must be started correctly, using good quality alkaline batteries, and the time must be set manually. Before calling for technical support (1-888-211-1923)...

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    36 date three years beyond the current year has already been sitting on a shelf for three to four years. Consider what happens to your car battery if you let it sit unused for three to four years. If you have a voltmeter and your older batteries test to 1.48 or better, they should power our products...

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    37 press any one of the buttons on the display unit at least 20 times to clear all memory. Verify that the display is blank before proceeding. Let the units sit for five minutes before installing batteries. Batteries: use good quality alkaline batteries with an expiration date of at least six years ...

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    38 it is placed, and because the setup generally takes place indoors, your indoor and outdoor temperature will match within a couple of degrees. After you have completed this setup and placed your sensor outside, the temperature reading will adjust to the outdoor temperature. The temperature will be...

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    39 in order to get an accurate reading and to prolong the life of your sensor, we recommend that you place the sensor in a sheltered area out of the sun and direct rain. Fog and mist will not affect the sensor, but a soaking in water may. Sensor is wet: if your sensor becomes soaked, bring the unit ...

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    40 if your sensor is reading two degrees high and your display is reading two degrees low, you may experience a 4-degree difference between la crosse technology units. All electronics have similar tolerances within their products. Distance: it may also be that the distance between the transmitter an...

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    41 outdoor readings are totally blank if only the outdoor readings portions of the indoor unit are totally blank (not showing dashes or ofl), this may a problem with the indoor unit or the batteries. Remove all batteries from all units and follow the directions in the proper restart section above, u...

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    42 section 4 – minimum and maximum records indoor and outdoor minimum and maximum temperatures • press and release the min/max button to display records. The indoor minimum temperature and date/time of occurrence will be flashing. • press the min/max button a second time and the indoor maximum recor...

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    43 section 5 – time and date information time is not accurate scratch guard if you have not yet installed the batteries or plugged in the weather station and it shows a time, remove the scratch-guard from the lcd panel. Wwvb signal this weather station receives a signal from ft. Collins, colorado (w...

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    44 display the north american time zones. Use the programming mode to select the proper time zone. Daylight savings time if your time is still off by an increment of one hour, check the daylight savings time setting. Use the programming mode to select dst. Section 6 - weather station beeps periodica...

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    45 section 7 – display information entire display is blank if your weather station has a blank display it is generally a power issue. Please be sure you are using good alkaline batteries dated at least six years in advance. Remove the batteries from the unit, press the set button 20 times to clear a...

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    46 display has black “ink blob” on it. If your screen has black on it that may look like and ink blob, this is likely do to the display unit falling or being impacted in some way. Unfortunately this is not a warranty issue. Section 8 – power source battery leakage battery leakage is not a warranty i...