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Description 

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seconds. 

 

When the alarm sounding, press to 

stop the current alarm and enter 
snooze mode.

   

3  LCD Display 

9  RCC button 

 

Press to switch between Celsius and 
Fahrenheit. 

Press and hold for 3 seconds to force the 
Radio Controlled Clock search. 

DOWN

 button 

 

In Set mode, press to decrease a 

value. 

 

Press and hold to decrease a value 

rapidly. 

10  Auto Night-Light Slide Switch 

 

Slide  to 

ON

  position  to  activate 

night-light  function.  The  backlight 
will automatically turn on or off based 
on  light  sensor.  The  brightness  of 
night-light  is  weaker  than  normal 
backlight. 

 

Slide  to 

OFF

  position  to  turn  off  the 

night-light feature. 

CLOCK SET

 button 

 

In normal time mode, press and hold 

for two seconds to enter Time set 
mode. 

 

In Time set mode, press to step to the 

next setting, or press and hold for 
two seconds to save the settings and 
return to normal time mode. 

11  Battery compartment. Accommodates 2 x 

AA batteries. 

ALARM

 button 

 

In normal time mode, press and hold 

for two seconds to enter alarm time 
setting mode. 
 

 

In Set mode, press to save exit Set 

mode. 

 

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Parts List 

QTY 

Item 

Clock 
Frame Dimensions (LxWxH): 3.8" L x 3.5"H x 1.3"D 

User Manual 

2.3

 

  Powering Up 

1.

 

Remove the battery door on the back of the clock and insert 2 new AA batteries, according to 
the polarity information marked on the battery compartment, and replace the battery door. 

2.

 

Once the batteries are inserted, all of the LCD segments will light up briefly before entering 
the radio controlled clock (RCC) reception mode. 

3.

 

The radio controlled clock (RCC) will initially power up with time showing 2:00 am. For the 
next six (6) minutes it will attempt to synchronize time with the short wave transmitter in Fort 
Collins, CO., USA. If unsuccessful, the RCC will search for the short wave signal at 2 am, 8 
am, 2 pm and 8 pm. 

Summary of Contents for RC-8487

Page 1: ...8 4 4 1 Alarm Function 8 4 4 2 Snooze Function 8 4 5 Automatic Backlight 8 4 6 Temperature Units of Measure 8 4 7 Manual RCC Synchronization 8 5 Specifications 8 5 1 Measurement Specifications 8 5 2 Power Consumption 9 6 Troubleshooting Guide 9 7 Liability Disclaimer 9 8 FCC Statement 9 9 Warranty Information 10 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather RC 8487 ClearView Ra...

Page 2: ...Figure 2 No Description No Description 1 ALARM ON OFF slide switch Slide UP to turn ON alarm Slide DOWN to turn OFF alarm 7 UP button In Set mode press to increase a value Press and hold to change value rapidly 2 SNOOZE LIGHT button Press to turn on the backlight for five 8 RESET button Restore to factory default ...

Page 3: ...tep to the next setting or press and hold for two seconds to save the settings and return to normal time mode 11 Battery compartment Accommodates 2 x AA batteries 6 ALARM button In normal time mode press and hold for two seconds to enter alarm time setting mode In Set mode press to save exit Set mode 2 2Parts List QTY Item 1 Clock Frame Dimensions LxWxH 3 8 L x 3 5 H x 1 3 D 1 User Manual 2 3 Powe...

Page 4: ...nt 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 2 Locate the Clock at n...

Page 5: ...programmed to automatically switch when daylight saving time is in effect Your clock will display DST Note Arizona does not observe daylight savings time If you live in Arizona and DST is in effect you will need to change your time zone to P for Pacific 4 2 Time Zone Time and Date Settings Operation Display While in Normal Time Mode Press and Hold the CLOCK button for two seconds to enter the time...

Page 6: ...key to decrease Press and hold to increase or decrease rapidly Press the CLOCK key again do not hold and the day will flash Press the up arrow key to increase Press the down arrow key to decrease Press and hold to increase or decrease rapidly Press the CLOCK key again do not hold and the 12 Hour Format AM PM will flash Press the up arrow key to change between 12 hour and 24 hour format Press the C...

Page 7: ...seconds Press the CLOCK key again do not hold and the language will flash Press the up arrow key to change between GB English FR French DE German ES Spanish and IT Italian Press the CLOCK key to save and exit the time and date settings mode Figure 5 4 3 Setting the Alarm Time Operation Display While in Normal Time Mode Press and Hold the ALARM key for two seconds to enter the alarm settings mode T...

Page 8: ...h With the bell icon flashing the crescendo alarm will sound four times every 5 minutes The alarm will beep for one minute if no keys are pressed and it will sound again the next day 4 5 Automatic Backlight The backlight will automatically turn on in low light conditions using a light sensor on the top of the clock Slide the LIGHT ON OFF switch to ON position and the backlight will turn on in low ...

Page 9: ...he 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 designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information The specifications of this product ma...

Page 10: ...ing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Ambient LLC for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a Ambient LLC The original dated bill of sale must b...

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