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Ambient Weather RC-8473 Jumbo Memory Clock with 

Extra Large Non-Abbreviated Day & Month, Alarm, and 

Radio Controlled Time User Manual 

 

Table of Contents

 

1.

 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

 

2.

 

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2

 

2.1

 

Product Features ..................................................................................................................... 2

 

2.2

 

LCD Display .......................................................................................................................... 4

 

2.3

 

Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 4

 

2.4

 

Powering Up ........................................................................................................................... 4

 

2.5

 

Radio Controlled Clock .......................................................................................................... 4

 

3.

 

Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 5

 

3.1

 

Radio Controlled Clock On/Off ............................................................................................. 5

 

3.2

 

Time Settings .......................................................................................................................... 5

 

3.3

 

Calendar Date Settings ........................................................................................................... 6

 

3.4

 

Alarm Settings ........................................................................................................................ 6

 

3.4.1

 

Setting the Alarm Time ...................................................................................................... 6

 

3.4.2

 

Turning On and Off the Alarm ........................................................................................... 6

 

3.4.3

 

Silencing the Alarm ............................................................................................................ 6

 

3.4.4

 

Snooze Mode ...................................................................................................................... 7

 

4.

 

Alarm Clock vs. Memory Clock Mode ........................................................................................... 7

 

5.

 

Other Features ................................................................................................................................. 7

 

5.1

 

°F vs. °C ................................................................................................................................. 7

 

5.2

 

Brightness Control .................................................................................................................. 7

 

5.3

 

Language Settings .................................................................................................................. 8

 

6.

 

Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 8

 

2.1

 

Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................... 8

 

2.2

 

Measurement Range ............................................................................................................... 8

 

5.3 Power Consumption ...................................................................................................................... 8

 

7.

 

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................... 8

 

8.

 

Liability Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................ 9

 

9.

 

FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................ 9

 

10.

 

Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 10

 

 

1.

 

Introduction 

Thank  you  for  your  purchase  of  the  Ambient  Weather  RC-8473  Jumbo  Memory  Clock  with  Extra 
Large Non-Abbreviated Day & Month, Alarm, and Radio Controlled Time. The following user guide 
provides  step  by  step  instructions  for  installation,  operation  and  troubleshooting.  To  download  the 
latest full sized manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit: 

http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/rc8473

 

 

This clock is intended for indoor use only. 

Summary of Contents for RC-8473

Page 1: ... Snooze Mode 7 4 Alarm Clock vs Memory Clock Mode 7 5 Other Features 7 5 1 F vs C 7 5 2 Brightness Control 7 5 3 Language Settings 8 6 Specifications 8 2 1 Measurement Specifications 8 2 2 Measurement Range 8 5 3 Power Consumption 8 7 Troubleshooting Guide 8 8 Liability Disclaimer 9 9 FCC Statement 9 10 Warranty Information 10 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather RC 84...

Page 2: ...t LLC All Rights Reserved Page 2 2 Getting Started 2 1 Product Features Figure 1 No Description No Description 1 ALARM SNOOZE button Press to stop the current alarm from sounding and enter the snooze mode 9 Wall mounting suspension eye ...

Page 3: ... is lost 5 button In SET mode press to increase the value press and hold to change rapidly In normal mode press twice to select the desired language 13 RCC button Press to manually attempt RCC reception 6 HI LO AUTO key Slide to the HI position to set the backlight to high Slide to the LO position to set the backlight to low Slide to the AUTO position and the backlight will automatically adjust ba...

Page 4: ...ower up sequence must be performed in this order battery first AC adapter second to prevent a low battery indication at power up 1 Energize the battery by releasing the pull tab on the back of the clock 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the DC jack of the clock 2 5 Radio Controlled Clock 3 Eight seconds after power up the clock begin radio controlled clock RCC reception and the RCC search icon will turn ...

Page 5: ...tion Press and hold RCC button for 8 seconds to enable automatic RCC reception Figure 3 3 2 Time Settings 1 Slide the SET switch to the TIME position to enter the time set mode 2 Adjust the time by pressing the Adjust to increase or to decrease Press and hold to increase or decrease the time rapidly 3 Press the TIME ZONE 12 24 button to select among the time zones in this sequence PST Pacific Stan...

Page 6: ...r the alarm time set mode 2 Adjust the alarm time by pressing the Adjust to increase or to decrease Press and hold to increase or decrease the alarm time rapidly 3 To save and exit the alarm time set mode slide the SET switch to the COMPLETE position Figure 6 3 4 2 Turning On and Off the Alarm 1 Set the alarm time as described in Section 3 4 1 2 Slide ALARM ON OFF switch to turn on off alarm funct...

Page 7: ...ime and date This makes the clock easy to read for the elderly and those suffering from memory loss The alarm and Radio Controlled Clock features continue to work To switch between the alarm clock and memory clock modes select the Icons On Off Switch Slide to the ON position to activate all icons and indoor temperature reading alarm clock mode Slide to the OFF position deactivate all icons and tem...

Page 8: ...ill read HI Lo or dashes under the following conditions Measurement Condition Display Temperature Temperature 23 F Lo Temperature 122 F HI 5 3 Power Consumption AC Power 6V 300 mA 1 x CR2032 button battery for back up power 7 Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here you can contact us as follows 1 Email Support support ambientweather com 2 Technical Support 480 346 3380 M F 8am ...

Page 9: ...ste in wild country and or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions This product is not to...

Page 10: ... LLC provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Ambient LLC for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can...

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