TRG C8243, User Instructions

Page 1: ...RADIO CONTROLLED WIRELESS WEATHER STATION MODEL C8243 USER S INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...t Synchronization can take several hours 4 Change the time zone by pressing the ALARM key and toggling between zones by pressing the DOWN key A map will display your selected time zone 5 Change the temperature unit to C for Celsius or F for Fahrenheit by pressing the C F key TO MANUALLY SET THE CLOCK CALENDAR 1 Press and hold the TIME key for 2 seconds until the HOUR digit flashes 2 Press the UP o...

Page 3: ...e setting mode until the HOUR digit flashes 4 Press the UP or DOWN key to change the value of the flashing HOUR digit 5 Press the ALARM key again to toggle from Hour to Minutes 6 After you complete all settings press the ALARM key to exit the setting mode or it will exit automatically in 30 seconds TO CHANGE YOUR TIME ZONE 1 In normal time mode press the ALARM key to enter the alarm time mode 2 In...

Page 4: ...e stand and open the battery door 2 Insert 2 AA size batteries into the battery compartment 3 Close the battery door WEATHER STATION RECEIVER 1 Remove the battery door and insert 3 AA batteries into the battery compartment 2 Close the battery door 3 Press the RESET key located behind the table stand with a small object Pencil tip paperclip etc to re start the clock It will synchronize the channels...

Page 5: ... and display readings from remote sensors The 433 MHz technology means no wire installation is required and sensors can be placed anywhere you like With the radio controlled function the current time and date are automatically synchronized with the time signal transmitted from Germany DCF77 UK MSF USA WWVB The signal can cover a distance of about 932 miles 1500 km from the related transmitter Feat...

Page 6: ...ress to stop the alarm when it is sounding 2 MOON PHASE AND WEATHER INDICATOR WINDOW Shows the phase of the moon and weather forecast indicators 3 INDOOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Shows the current indoor temperature data and the minimum and maximum recorded indoor temperatures WEATHER STATION RECEIVER ...

Page 7: ...ALENDAR WINDOW Displays the month date and year 7 C F KEY In normal time mode or alarm time mode press it to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit Press and hold it for 3 seconds to receive the RC signal for reception testing 8 MAX MIN KEY Press it to check the minimum and maximum temperature records Press and hold it for 3 seconds to delete the minimum and maximum temperature records 9 YEAR KEY P...

Page 8: ...ng values In normal time mode press it to switch among channel 1 2 and 3 In alarm time mode press it to turn on off the alarm and snooze 12 TOGGLE DOWN KEY In setting mode press it to decrease the setting values In normal time mode press it to switch between second and day of the week display In alarm time mode press it to select the time zone U S Canadian version only 13 TIME KEY In normal time m...

Page 9: ...uired to reset 17 TABLE STAND Use it to stand the clock on the desktop WEATHER STATION TRANSMITTER 1 SIGNAL QUALITY INDICATOR Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading 2 CHANNEL SLIDE SWITCH Assign the transmitter to channel 1 2 or 3 3 RESET Located behind the battery compartment Press it to restart the transmitter ...

Page 10: ...eiver becomes dim replace the batteries in the receiver with 3 AA size batteries When the low battery indicator appears in the Outdoor Temperature window it indicates that the battery power of the transmitter is low Replace the batteries in the transmitter with 2 AA size batteries NOTE Attention Please dispose of used unit or batteries in an environmentally safe manner Transmitter s low battery in...

Page 11: ...moving the batteries or resetting the unit Avoid placing the transmitter in direct sunlight rain or snow WEATHER STATION RECEIVER Remove the battery door and insert 3 AA batteries into 1 the battery compartment Make sure you insert the bat teries the right way according to the polarity information marked on the battery compartment Close the battery door 2 Press the RESET key to re start the clock ...

Page 12: ...ther forecast is about 70 to 75 The weather forecast is meant for next 12 to 24 hours It may not necessarily reflect the current situation The weather forecast becomes stable after powering up for 24 hours If the clock location is changed due to altitude change e g from low altitudes to high altitudes or vice versa please use a pin to press the RESET key to reset the main unit and outdoor sensor T...

Page 13: ...CD RECEPTION OF RADIO CONTROLLED TIME SIGNAL The time and date are radio controlled The current time and date are automatically synchronized with the time signal transmitted from Germany DCF 77 UK MSF USA WWVB provided the device is within about a 932 mile 1500 km range of the transmitter A small map icon will be displayed when the Weather Station is activated in America denoting the current time ...

Page 14: ... on moving articles such as 5 vehicles or trains DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME DST The clock has been programmed automatically to switch 1 when the daylight savings time is in effect Your clock will show DST during the summer pressing the RESET key the clock starts receiving the time signals and the reception display flashes SIGNAL QUALITY INDICATOR If the signal indicator on the transmitter flashes once ...

Page 15: ...g mode or let it exit automatically 30 seconds later without pressing any key MANUAL TIME AND CALENDAR SETTING If you are out of the reach of the radio controlled transmitter or if the reception is not reachable the time can be set manually As soon as the signal of transmitter is received again the clock will automatically synchronize with the exact time In normal time mode press and hold the TIME...

Page 16: ... In normal time mode press the ALARM key to enter 1 the alarm time mode In alarm time mode press the UP key to turn on the 2 alarm and snooze with the bell icon and snooze icon displayed together on the LCD In alarm time mode press and hold the ALARM key 3 for 2 seconds to enter the alarm time setting mode until the hour digit flashes Press the UP or DOWN key to change the value of 4 the flashing ...

Page 17: ...in 5 minute intervals The alarm duration is 60 seconds When the alarm sounds the backlight will be on for 5 seconds Pressing the SNOOZE LIGHT key will stop the current alarm and enter the snooze mode Pressing the ALARM key will not only stop the alarm but also turn off the snooze function VIEWING THE CHANNEL The default channel is channel 1 In normal time mode press the UP key to change the channe...

Page 18: ...mitter in other positions 2 and make sure the transmitter is within the effective range of 99 feet 30 meters If the device is still not working please reset the 3 receiver CHECKING AND DELETING MAX MIN TEMPERATURE RECORDS Press the MAX MIN key once to check the maximum 1 temperature record Press it twice to check the minimum record Press it again to exit Press and hold the MAX MIN key for 3 second...

Page 19: ... mount capabilities For the transmitter place the separate wall mounting stand outside in an area protected from direct rain Once the stand is mounted place the transmitter into the stand on the wall If you prefer not to mount the transmitter you can simply place it on any flat surface via the table stand Waxing crescent New moon First quarter Waxing gibbous Full moon Waning gibbous Last quarter W...

Page 20: ... clock or simply place it on the desktop with the table stand To use the table stand Locate and slide the table stand downwards to separate 1 it from the notch Pull the table stand away from the receiver and then 2 position at a 90º angle Push the table stand inward toward the receiver and 3 firmly lock into position ...

Page 21: ...TION TRANSMITTER Recommended operating range 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F RF transmission frequency 433MHz No of remote units up to 3 RF transmission range maximum 99 feet 30 meters Temperature sensing cycle around 60 64 seconds Moon phase scanner range from year 2000 to 2050 Radio controlled signal WWVB DCF MSF ...

Page 22: ...22 Power Receiver 4 5V use 3 x AA 1 5V battery Transmitter 3V use 2 x AA 1 5V battery Weight Receiver 0 67 lbs 148g without battery Transmitter 0 27 lbs 60g without battery ...

Page 23: ...ations are subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and 1 This device must accept any interference received 2 including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 24: ...ot occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 1 Increase the separation between the equipment and 2 receiver Connect the eq...

Page 25: ...n power outage unauthorized unreasonable use or any uncontrollable environmental damage This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country In the unlikely event of a defect or malfunction during the warranty period we will repair or replace merchandise with the same or similar product free of charge if you return th...

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