GETTING STARTED
1.
IMPORTANT: Insert batteries into the home receiver unit first.
Home Receiver:
• Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit. Install 2 alkaline AA
batteries according to the polarity indicated. Close the battery cover.
Remote Sensor:
•
Install 2 alkaline AA batteries according to the polarity indicated. Close
the battery cover.
2.
Place the home receiver as close as possible to the remote sensor.
This will help with synchronization between the two units.
3.
REMEMBER:
Once you are ready to position your remote sensor and
home receiver, ensure that the distance is not outside the effective trans-
mission range (100 feet). Some building materials and location of the
home receiver or remote sensor can affect transmission quality and range.
Try various locations for best results.
NOTE: There are no consumer serviceable parts. All questions or
service requests should be directed to our consumer relations
department.
(See Warranty section for contact information.)
INPUT EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS
To ensure accurate weather forecast under different altitude situations, you
should first enter the existing weather condition manually. The weather icon
will be flashing.
1. Select the existing weather condition by toggling through the selections
with the “
MAX/MIN
” button. These conditions will be displayed as;
Sunny, Partial Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy or Icy at the top of the
LCD display.
2. Once the correct condition is selected, press the “
CLEAR
” button on
back of unit to confirm and exit.
3. The unit is now calibrated to the existing pressure and weather
conditions.
SETTING TIME
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK
The home receiver will start synchronizing the clock after the 1st channel of
the RF thermometer is registered.
1. At normal mode, hold the “ - ” button located on the back of the home
receiver for 3 seconds to force synchronization.
2. The antenna icon will appear during the synchronization process (on the
right side of the time display).
3. If the icon disappears afterwards, radio time signal is not available at that
moment. Try setting the home receiver in other locations. Remember to
place the unit away from sources of interference such as mobile phones,
appliances, TV etc.
4. The antenna icon will appear on screen if the radio time reception is
successful. The radio-controlled clock will have a daily synchronization
at 1:00 am everyday. If previous attempts of reception were
unsuccessful, the home receiver will attempt synchronization
each hour until successful.
5. Each reception cycle is minimum 2 minutes and maximum 10 minutes.
TIME ZONE SELECTION
Press “
SET
” button on the front of home receiver to select from the following
time zones in the U.S. (zone is displayed in the upper right hand corner of
time display).
P - Pacific Standard Time
M - Mountain Standard Time
C - Central Standard Time
E - Eastern Standard Time
MANUAL SETTING FOR CLOCK & CALENDAR
If atomic time is unavailable in your area or to manually set/over ride
this feature;
1. Hold “
SET
” button for 3 seconds to enter clock set.
2. First, select 12 hour or 24 hour setting using the “
+
,
-
” buttons located
on the back of the home receiver. Press “
SET
” button to confirm.
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