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Ambient Weather RC-1200BS Radio Controlled Analog 

Wall Clock User Manual 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

1

 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2

 

2

 

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................ 2

 

3

 

Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 2

 

4

 

Important Notes............................................................................................................................... 2

 

5

 

Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 3

 

6

 

Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 3

 

7

 

Battery Installation and Initial Operation ........................................................................................ 4

 

8

 

Mechanical Deviation Adjustment .................................................................................................. 4

 

9

 

Setting the Time Manually .............................................................................................................. 4

 

10

 

Forced Radio Resynchronization ................................................................................................ 5

 

11

 

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 5

 

12

 

Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 5

 

13

 

Glossary of Terms ....................................................................................................................... 5

 

14

 

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................... 6

 

15

 

Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................... 6

 

16

 

Warranty Information ................................................................................................................. 7

 

17

 

Disposal ...................................................................................................................................... 7

 

Summary of Contents for RC-1200BS

Page 1: ...ck Start Guide 2 3 Overview 2 4 Important Notes 2 5 Installation 3 6 Controls 3 7 Battery Installation and Initial Operation 4 8 Mechanical Deviation Adjustment 4 9 Setting the Time Manually 4 10 Forced Radio Resynchronization 5 11 Maintenance 5 12 Specifications 5 13 Glossary of Terms 5 14 Troubleshooting Guide 6 15 Liability Disclaimer 6 16 Warranty Information 7 17 Disposal 7 ...

Page 2: ...trolled clock never requires setting and automatically adjusts to daylight savings time DST This feature can be overridden for locations that do not observe DST examples Arizona and Hawaii Features include Noise free second hand Hour minute and second hands Automatic daylight savings time update and leap year observation Four time zone settings Pacific Mountain Central Eastern Long battery life Th...

Page 3: ...attery electrolyte in the cells should get on your skin thoroughly wash with soap and water If in the eyes rinse thoroughly with cool water Immediately seek medical attention 2 Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries 3 Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries 4 Batter...

Page 4: ...not receive the signal from the atomic clock very likely during the daytime the clock will begin running from the 12 00 position until the time synchronization is successful The clock will attempt synchronization every two hours 1 00 3 00 5 00 7 00 9 00 11 00 13 00 15 00 17 00 19 00 and 21 00 During synchronization the second hand will operate properly 8 Mechanical Deviation Adjustment During norm...

Page 5: ...tenance free but should be cleaned occasionally Only use a slightly dampened and soft cloth to clean the housing Do not use abrasives or solvents 12Specifications Operating Voltage 1 5 Vdc Battery 1 x AA Battery Life About 1 year high quality batteries Radio controlled time protocol WWVB USA Dimensions Approximately 12 13Glossary of Terms Term Definition DST Daylight saving time DST or summer time...

Page 6: ...or outer wall and away from other radiating sources like wireless routers or TVs This will insure the best reception possible Replace the batteries in the clock if required Low batteries are often the cause for weak reception Check your Time Zone Setting Make sure your time zone is set properly in the clock settings Avoid closed in areas Closed in areas such as basements are not recommended The cl...

Page 7: ...nt LLC will replace this product with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your Ambient LLC product to a Ambient LLC for replacement or repair Ambient LLC...

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