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Does the Clock Have a Backlight?
No, this Digital Atomic Clock does not have a backlight.
Generally, an a/c power cord is required for products to have a backlight.
This clock does not use a/c power cord.
Dashes, OFL or Stuck Indoor Temperature
This is generally a power related issues.
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from Digital Atomic
Clock.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the Digital Atomic Clock unpowered for 1-2 hours.
Insert fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
If the indoor Temperature is still dashes or OFL, the Digital Atomic Clock may need
replacement.
Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading
Side-by-side test
: Bring the outdoor transmitter in the house and place it next to the Digital
Atomic Clock for 2 hours.
Compare indoor and outdoor Temperature. The temperature should be within 4 degrees to
be within tolerance. See the section on
Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames, or reflected heat of cold.
Time is off by hours
Tower icon appears on the Digital Atomic Clock. If not, the Digital
Atomic Clock has not received a WWVB time signal in the past 24-hours.
Reposition the Digital Atomic Clock with the front or back facing Colorado.
selected correctly reflects your location. Adjust the time zone in
Check that the DST indicator is correct for your location (most areas observe DST so this
should be ON). Adjust the DST indicator in the
Large buildings, metal roofed buildings and buildings or rooms full of electrical and/or radio
equipment make it difficult to receive the WWVB time signal.
Daylight Saving Time
Dependent on your location, position of the clock in your home, and atmospheric
interference, it may take up to 5 nights for the change from Daylight Savings Time to
Standard Time and vice-versa to occur.
Tower Icon showing on your Clock. The tower icon indicates you have
received the WWVB signal from Ft Collins CO in the past 24-hours.
Check that the clock is in the correct
Check whether the DST indicator is ON or OFF. If the indicator is OFF the clock will not
change.
. Without proper batteries, the antenna will have a harder time
picking up the signal.
Position the Digital Atomic Clock in a window (
with the front or back
) facing Ft. Collins,
Colorado and leave for up to five nights. If you do not have a window facing this direction,
locate the Clock near an outside wall and point the unit in this general direction.