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Problem 

Solution 

Radio controlled clock does not update or 
time is wrong. 

 

Hang the clock on a wall

. Laying the clock flat 

on a surface will result in poor reception. 

 

Be patient. Wait at least one week before 
contacting Ambient Weather.

 The RCC is a 

shortwave signal originating near Fort Collins, 
Colorado, and travels thousands of miles by 
bouncing off the ionosphere. The signal is better 
at night due to solar interference during the 
daytime. The farther you are from Colorado, the 
weaker the signal. Urban environments can also 
affect the signal strength. 

 

Locate the Clock at night near a window or 
outer wall, and away from other radiating 
sources, like wireless routers or TVs.

 This will 

insure the best reception possible. 

 

Replace the batteries in the clock if 
required. 

Low batteries are often the cause for 

weak reception. 

 

Check your Time Zone Setting.

 Make sure 

your time zone is set properly in the clock 
settings. 

 

Avoid closed in areas.

 Closed in areas such as 

basements are not recommended. 

The clock is off by increments of an hour. 

 

Check your Time Zone and DST 
Settings.

 Make sure your time zone and DST 

switches are set properly. 

The clock does not respond to commands. 

 

Press the reset button on the back of the clock.

 

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Liability Disclaimer 

Reading the “User manual” is highly recommended. 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 not to be used for medical purposes or public information. 
 
The specifications of this product may change without prior notice. 
 
This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. 
 
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer. 
 
Ambient,  LLC  WILL  NOT  ASSUME  LIABILITY  FOR  INCIDENTAL,  CONSEQUENTIAL, 
PUNITIVE,  OR  OTHER  SIMILAR  DAMAGES  ASSOCIATED  WITH  THE  OPERATION  OR 
MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. 
 
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Summary of Contents for RC-1200BWDN

Page 1: ...ick Start Guide 2 3 Overview 2 4 Important Notes 2 5 Installation 3 6 Controls 3 7 Battery Installation and Initial Operation 4 8 Mechanical Deviation Adjustment 5 9 Setting the Time Manually 5 10 Forced Radio Resynchronization 5 11 Maintenance 6 12 Specifications 6 13 Glossary of Terms 6 14 Troubleshooting Guide 6 15 Liability Disclaimer 7 16 Warranty Information 8 17 Disposal 8 ...

Page 2: ...ve DST examples Arizona and Hawaii Features include Hour minute and second hands Automatic daylight savings time update and leap year observation Four time zone settings Pacific Mountain Central Eastern Long battery life The radio controlled reception is attempted every two hours and generally is successful at night Just one successful synchronization per day is sufficient to accurately set the cl...

Page 3: ...hly wash with soap and water If in the eyes rinse thoroughly with cool water Immediately seek medical attention 2 Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries 3 Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries 4 Batteries should be removed from the device if not used for a long pe...

Page 4: ...ountain C Central E Eastern 3 AA Battery Compartment 7 Daylight Savings Time Observation OFF for Arizona 4 Manual Clock Set Same as 8 8 Manual Clock Set Same as 4 Figure 1 7 Battery Installation and Initial Operation 1 Reference Figure 1 Enter the Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time DST as outlined in Table 1 Cities Time Zone Hours from GMT Daylight Savings Time DST 1 Pacific Time P 8 ON 2 Mountai...

Page 5: ...will resynchronize from 1 52 to 1 58 If the minute hand deviates within two minutes it will automatically adjust If the minute deviates more than two minutes the clock hands will align to 12 00 and attempt resynchronization 9 Setting the Time Manually If reception is not available the clock date and time can be set manually To set manually press and hold the M SET button Figure 1 for three seconds...

Page 6: ...e hour near the start of spring and are adjusted backward in the autumn RCC A radio controlled clock is a clock that is synchronized by a time code bit stream transmitted by a radio transmitter connected to a time standard such as an atomic clock WWVB WWVB is a NIST time signal radio station near Fort Collins Colorado WWVB is the station that radio controlled clocks in most of North America use to...

Page 7: ...me zone is set properly in the clock settings Avoid closed in areas Closed in areas such as basements are not recommended The clock is off by increments of an hour Check your Time Zone and DST Settings Make sure your time zone and DST switches are set properly The clock does not respond to commands Press the reset button on the back of the clock 15Liability Disclaimer Reading the User manual is hi...

Page 8: ... products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your Ambient LLC product to a Ambient LLC for replacement or repair Ambient LLC will pay reasonable return shipping charges to the owner of the product Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified...

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