CAPTELEC FORECAST, Manual

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S8270 / 8270A-4
WEATHER STATION “ FORECAST ” EN
Warning: Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the instrument and keep
it for future use.
1. DESCRIPTION
2. INITIAL OPERATION
Obstacles can severely impair the of the transmission.
We recommend a minimum distance of 2.5 meters to all sources of interference, such as
televisions or computer monitors
Radio receiving is weaker in rooms with concrete walls (e.g.: in cellars) and in offices. In such
extreme circumstances, place the unit close to the window.
Protect the transmitter against any direct sunlight penetration.
A- First use :
Using with batteries :
- Open the battery compartment (31) on the rear side of the outdoor remote sensor
and insert the AAA batteries. Pay attention to observe the correct polarity. Close in
the battery compartment
- Select one channel using button (30)
- Open the battery compartment (27) on the rear side of the receiver and insert the
AAA batteries. Pay attention to observe the correct polarity. Close the battery
compartment.
Using with USB cable :
- Insert the jack plug of cable (32) in the socket (26), then insert the USB plug in an
appropriate power adaptor (not included)
- When you insert the batteries or the USB cable, all the icon on the LCD display will
briefly light up for 3 seconds, and you will hear a beep tone, and detect indoor
temperature & humidity.
- The receiver will now start to make a connection to the outdoor remote sensor. This
operation takes about 3 minutes
B- Backlight:
When using batteries only, briefly press the SNOOZE/LIGHT (19) button to activate the display
lighting for 10 seconds.
When using the USB cable, the display is always light up. Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT (19) to
have higher level of brightness for about 10 seconds.
DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMAND BUTTONS :
- MODE (20) 1 short press will show the programmed hour for alarm 1 (AL1), a second
short press will show the programmed hour for alarm 2 (AL2). A long press is to
program the alarm (refer point D)
- UP (24) 1 short press shows temperature alert programmed. A long press is to
program the alert (refer to point H)
- DOWN (25) Make a short press to pass from Celsius to Fahrenheit display.
- CH (22) Make a short press to change channel (1-2 or 3). A long press is to relaunch
the signal.
- MAX/MIN (23) Make a short press to read the MAX/MIN for temperature and
hygrometry. Make a long press to cancel all history of MAX/MIN
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1. Historical barometric pressure
2. Calendar
3. Alarms & snooze icons
4. Weekdays
5. Moon phase
6. Barometer display
7. Indoor temperature/humidity
8. Indoor temperature/humidity MAX/MIN records
9. Display low battery indicator
10. Outdoor temperature/humidity
11. Outdoor temperature/humidity MAX/MIN records
12. Sensor low battery indicator
13.Temperature alert
14. Channel external sensor
15. Weather forecast for today
16. Ice alert
17- Weather forecast for tomorrow
18. Weather forecast for day after tomorrow
19.SNZ/LIGHT button
20. MODE button
21. HISTORY button
22. CH button
23. MAX/MIN button
24. UP button
25. DOWN button
26. External power supply socket
27. Compartment 3xAAA batteries (not included)
28. Wireless signal indicator (flashes when data is being set to the display unit)
29. Integrated hang hole
30. TX channel selector, select external sensor channel
31. Compartment 2XAAA batteries (not included)
32. USB cable