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2. 

Press and release the 

+

 key to select the desired time zone. 

3. 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to confirm the time zone setting and continue to the DST 

(Daylight Saving Time) setting. 

 

Note: 

The time zones from –4 to –10 hours will be displayed with 3 characters abbreviations: 

• 

-4 ATL (Atlantic time),  

• 

-5 EST (Eastern time; default time zone), 

• 

-6 CST (Central time),  

• 

-7 MST (Mountain time),  

• 

-8 PST (Pacific time),  

• 

-9 ALA (Alaska time),  

• 

-10 HAW (Hawaii time).  

• 

"GMT” will be displayed if set to GMT (0). 

 

DST SETTING (daylight saving time)

 

1. 

The word ON will start flashing in the lower LCD display. 

 
 
 
 
 

 

2. 

Press and release the 

+

 key to select DST ON or OFF. 

3. 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to confirm the DST setting and continue to the Radio-

controlled time setting. 

Note:  

The DST default is “ON”, meaning that the WWVB will automatically change the time 

according to Daylight Saving Time in the spring and fall.  For areas that do not recognize 
DST changes (Arizona and parts of Indiana) turn the DST “OFF”. 

 

RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME SETTING 

1. 

The word ON will start flashing in the lower LCD display. 

 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for WS-8236U-AL

Page 1: ...play hour minute second Alarm setting with snooze function Complete calendar display Weekday display 3 languages to choose from English French and Spanish Time zone setting Daylight savings time ON OF...

Page 2: ...ived use the SET key to manually enter the set up mode and change either the time or date in order to activate the WWVB reception see manual settings below The clock will then automatically attempt to...

Page 3: ...MIC 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 tim...

Page 4: ...Month setting Jan January Date setting 1 LCD CONTRAST SETTING After entering the manual setting mode as described above the LCD contrast can be set between 0 and 7 1 Press and hold the SET key for 5 s...

Page 5: ...time GMT will be displayed if set to GMT 0 DST SETTING daylight saving time 1 The word ON will start flashing in the lower LCD display 2 Press and release the key to select DST ON or OFF 3 Press and r...

Page 6: ...reviations 2 Press and release the key to select the desired language 3 Press and release the SET key to confirm the language setting and enter the Manual Time setting mode MANUAL TIME SETTING In case...

Page 7: ...kes place are upon setup and after manual time set exiting mode Reception is generally not possible during daylight hours due to the interference of the sun YEAR SETTING The year can be selected seque...

Page 8: ...flashing 2 Press and release the key to set the hour 3 Press and release the ALM key to continue to the minutes setting 4 The minute digits start flashing 5 Press and release the key to set the minute...

Page 9: ...icates 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 fla...

Page 10: ...ic clock and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate temperatures readings for the next 12 to 24 hours These changes will require a 12 to 24 hour wait before obtaining reliable data POSITIONI...

Page 11: ...e sure the atomic clock is at least 6 feet 2 meters from any electrical devices i e TV sets computers or other radio controlled clocks 4 Remove batteries for five minutes reinsert and leave the unit a...

Page 12: ...ry life about 12 months Dimensions H x W x D 9 46 x 9 29 x 1 16 240 4 x 236 x 29 5 mm LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and...

Page 13: ...cessary repairs are not covered by this warranty or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The owner must pay any shipping charges i...

Page 14: ...tact La Crosse Technology Ltd 190 Main Street La Crescent MN 55947 Phone 507 895 7095 Fax 507 895 2820 e mail support lacrossetechnology com warranty work sales lacrossetechnology com information on o...

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