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Resynchronization with Atomic Clock 

Manual Clock Set 

Reset Button 

Time Zone (P=Pacific, M=Mountain, 
C=Central, E=Eastern) 

AA Battery Compartment 

Figure 1 

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Battery Installation and Initial Operation 

1.

 

Reference  Figure  1.  Enter  the  Time  Zone  and  Daylight  Savings  Time  (DST)  as  outlined  in 
Table 1. 

 

#  

Cities 

Time 
Zone 

Hours from 

GMT 

Daylight Savings Time (DST) 

Pacific Time 

-8 

ON 

Mountain Time 

-7 

ON 

Arizona Time 

-7 

OFF 

Central Time 

-6 

ON 

Eastern Time   

-5 

ON 

Table 1 

 

2.

 

On  the  back  of  the  housing,  insert  one  AA  battery,  observing  the  correct  polarity.    The 
correct polarity is indicated in the battery compartment.   
Replace the cover by rotating clockwise, as shown in Figure 1. 

3.

 

The second hand will run and stop at the 12:00 o’clock position, followed by the minute hand 
and  hour  hand  aligning  to  the  12:00  o’clock  position.  This  confirms  the  clock  hands  are 
operating properly. 

4.

 

The  clock attempts to  synchronize with the atomic clock for 12  minutes.  If  it  synchronizes, 
the  clock  sets  properly.  If  it  does  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. 

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Mechanical Deviation Adjustment 

During normal operation, the second hand will resynchronize at 1:30, 9:30 and 17:30 for two minutes 
to  account  for  mechanical  deviation.  The  resynchronization  occurs  for  two  minutes,  and  makes  the 
proper second hand adjustment. 
 
During  normal  operation,  the  minute  hand  will  resynchronize  from  1:52  to  1:58.  If the  minute  hand 
deviates within two minutes, it will automatically adjust. If the minute deviates more than two minutes, 
the clock hands will align to 12:00 and attempt resynchronization. 

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Setting the Time Manually 

If reception is not available, the clock date and time can be set manually. 
 
To set manually, press and hold the 

M. SET

 button (Figure 1) for three seconds, and the clock second 

hand will stop and enter the manual mode.   
 

Summary of Contents for RC-1200MTTH

Page 1: ...t 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 Temperature and Humidity Sensors 5 12 Maintenance 5 13 Specifications 6 14 Glossary of Terms 6 15 Troubleshooting Guide 6 16 Liability Disclaimer 7 17 Warranty Information 8 1...

Page 2: ... clock never requires setting and automatically adjusts to daylight savings time DST This feature can be overridden for locations that do not observe DST example Arizona 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 Thermometer and Hygrometer Long battery...

Page 3: ...s 1 If the battery 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 batter...

Page 4: ...e with the atomic clock for 12 minutes If it synchronizes the clock sets properly If it does 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 synchr...

Page 5: ...e clock attempts to synchronize with the atomic clock for 12 minutes If it synchronizes the clock sets properly If it does 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...

Page 6: ... a device that measures relative humidity Relative humidity is a term used to describe the amount or percentage of water vapor that exists in air RCC A radio controlled clock is a clock that is synchronized by a time code bit stream transmitted by a radio transmitter connected to a time standard such as an atomic clock WWVB WWVB is a NIST time signal radio station near Fort Collins Colorado WWVB i...

Page 7: ...me zone is set properly in the clock settings Avoid closed in areas Closed in areas such as basements are not recommended The clock is off by increments of an hour Check your Time Zone and DST Settings Make sure your time zone and DST switches are set properly The clock does not respond to commands Press the reset button on the back of the clock 16Liability Disclaimer Reading the User manual is hi...

Page 8: ... 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 will pay reasonable return shipping charges to the owner of the product Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified...

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