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Does the clock have a backlight?
Yes, this atomic alarm clock has a backlight. Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT
button and the backlight will show for 8 seconds, when operating on batteries only.
Time is off by hours
Check to see if the
Tower icon appears on the atomic alarm clock. If not,
the atomic alarm clock has not received a WWVB time signal in the past 24
hours.
Reposition the atomic alarm clock with the front or back facing Colorado.
Check that the
Time Zone
selected correctly reflects your location. Adjust the
time zone in the
Check that the DST indicator is correct for your location (most areas observe
DST so this should be ON). Adjust the DST indicator in the
Large buildings, metal roofed buildings and buildings or rooms full of electrical
and/or radio equipment make it difficult to receive the WWVB time signal.
Daylight Saving Time
Dependent on your location, position of the clock in your home, and atmospheric
interference, it may take up to 5 nights for the change from Daylight Savings
Time to Standard Time and vice-versa to occur.
Check for a
Tower Icon showing on the atomic alarm clock. The tower
icon indicates you have received the WWVB signal from Ft Collins CO in the past
24 hours.
Check that the clock is in the correct
Time Zone
.
Check whether the DST indicator is ON or OFF. If the indicator is OFF the clock
will not change.
Check for fresh
. Without proper batteries, the antenna will have a
harder time picking up the signal.
Position the atomic alarm clock in a window (with the front or back) facing Ft.
Collins, Colorado and leave for up to five nights. If you do not have a window
facing this direction, position the clock near an outside wall and point the unit in
this general direction.
Manually Set Time/Date: Program Menu
Hold the TIME SET button for 5 seconds, to enter time set mode.
Press the
▲
or
▼
buttons to adjust values.
Press the TIME SET button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item.
Program Menu:
1. Hold the TIME SET button for 5 seconds. RCC and ON will flash.
2. Press the
▲
or
▼
buttons to turn time signal reception OFF.
3. Press the TIME SET button to confirm adjustments, then select 12/24 hour
time.
4. 12H will flash. Press the
▲
or
▼
buttons to select 24 hour time format.
Note: 12-hour time = Month/Date display
5. 24-hour time = Day/Month display
6. Press the TIME SET button to confirm adjustments, then select your time zone.
