User manual LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WS-8236U-AL

[. . . ] When this is successful, the received time will override the manually set time. The date is also updated with the received time (Please refer to notes on "Radio controlled time" and "Manual time setting"). After the time signal has been received or the search mode has been manually stopped the indoor temperature will be displayed. 4. Note: When changing batteries in the unit, ensure that the batteries do not spring free from the contacts. Always wait at least 15 minutes after removing the batteries before reinserting, otherwise start up problems may occur. FUNCTION KEYS The atomic clock has four easy to use keys: SET key : To enter into the set mode for the following functions: LCD contrast, time zone, DST ON/OFF (daylight saving time), radio-controlled time ON/OFF, language, hour, minute, year, month and date. 2 + key ALM key : : SNZ key : To change any values in manual set mode or alarm set mode To enter into the alarm set mode To set the alarm ON/OFF To display the alarm time in normal mode display To exit the setting modes To activate the snooze function during alarm 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 temperature, indoor humidity, and second. Radio reception icon WWVB time Alarm icon Indoor humidity and temperature Second Display Month Moon Phase Display Date Weekday MANUAL SETTINGS Note: If the atomic clock has already successfully received the WWVB time signal and displays the correct time and date, then the Manual settings can be skipped. 3 After completion of the above described procedures in "Setting up" the manual setting modes can be entered by pressing and holding the SET key for 5 seconds. [. . . ] The digits for the date will start flashing in the lower LCD (Default setting 1). Press and release the SET key to confirm the Date setting and exit the manual setting mode. DATE SETTING 1. 3. 7 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. EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES · · To return to the normal display mode from anywhere in manual setting mode simply press the ALM key at anytime. If no keys are pressed for at least 15 seconds in setting mode, the atomic clock will automatically switch back to normal display mode. ALARM SETTING To enter into the alarm setting mode: 1. Press and release the ALM key to exit the Alarm setting mode or wait for 15 seconds for the clock to automatically timeout and return to the standard display mode. TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM: Alarm icon (((·))) (ON) The alarm will be automatically switched 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 for a snooze duration of 10 minutes by pressing the SNZ key. 8 WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST radio station, WWVB, is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado and transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2, 000 miles away through the internal antenna in the atomic clock. However, due to the nature of the Earth's Ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The atomic clock will search for a signal every night when reception is best. The WWVB radio station derives its signal from the NIST atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. A team of atomic physicists continually measures every second of every day to an accuracy of ten billionths of a second a day. These physicists have created an international standard, measuring a second as 9, 192, 631, 770 vibrations of a Cesium 133 atom in a vacuum. The WWVB tower icon in the clock display will start flashing in the top center of the LCD. This indicates that the clock has detected a radio signal and is trying to receive it. When the time code is received, the WWVB tower becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed. 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, superstructures), the received signal is naturally weakened. In extreme cases, please place the unit close to a window and/ or point its front or back towards the Fort Collins, Colorado, transmitter. · During nighttime, the atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception is possible in most cases. [. . . ] Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner's manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference. . This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of 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. 13 LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. [. . . ]