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LCD
INTRODUCTION:
The Color Atomic Alarm Clock offers radio-controlled time, weather forecast, indoor
and outdoor temperature/humidity and heat index and dew point, on a stylish,
colorful, and easy to read display. Includes a USB charge port that charges your
devices from the Color Atomic Alarm Clock.
COLOR ATOMIC ALARM CLOCK:
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY TRANSMITTER:
Model:TX-14TH
Model: TX-14TH-LCD
INITIAL SET UP:
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Insert A/C adapter
or
3 AA batteries (not included) into the display.
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Wait for the Temperature area to flash as the display searches for a signal from
the outdoor transmitter.
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Insert 2 fresh AA batteries into the transmitter, observing the correct polarity
Press the
TX
button to send a signal.
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Keep the transmitter 5-10 feet from the Color Atomic Alarm Clock.
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IMPORTANT:
When operating on a/c power, the
backlight
will turn off for
2-minutes while the Color Atomic Alarm Clock searches for the WWVB signal,
to avoid interference. The backlight will return after the 2-minute search.
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Within 3 minutes the station will beep and the outdoor temperature should be
displayed on the Color Atomic Alarm Clock. If the outdoor temperature is not
displayed after 3 minutes remove power from the transmitter and the display for
60 seconds and start again.
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For optimum 433 MHz reception, the outdoor transmitter should be placed within
200 feet (60 meters, open air) from the Color Atomic Alarm Clock.
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HOW TO POWER THE COLOR ATOMIC ALARM CLOCK:
A/C power adapter:
Insert the 5-volt a/c power adapter into a wall outlet, then into the Color Atomic
Alarm Clock.
Batteries:
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Remove battery cover: Slide tab to the right and pull out to remove battery cover.
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Install three fresh AA batteries according to the polarity markings.
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Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
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Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
If the Color Atomic Alarm Clock does not display indoor temperature after 60
seconds, remove adapter and batteries, and wait for at least 60 seconds before
repeating the setup process.
INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER:
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Slide the battery cover down and off the back of the transmitter.
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Select the channel, 1, 2, or 3, by moving the switch on the right.
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Insert two fresh AA batteries into the transmitter. Observe the correct polarity
(see marking inside battery compartment).
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Press and release the TX button one time.
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Keep transmitter 5-10 ft. from the Color Atomic Alarm Clock during setup.
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After 15 minutes, if the outdoor temperature area has a reading, you can move
the outdoor transmitters to and outside location within range of the Color Atomic
Alarm Clock.
POSITIONING THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER
The remote temperature transmitter should be mounted vertically to avoid damage.
Place both units in the desired shaded locations, and wait approximately 1-hour
before permanently mounting the transmitter to ensure that there is proper reception.
The outdoor temperature/humidity transmitter is water resistant, not waterproof and
should not be placed anywhere it will become submerged in water or subject to
standing water or snow.
WALL MOUNT
Choose a location for the transmitter that is within range of the
Color Atomic Alarm Clock and under an overhang for accuracy.
Install one mounting screw (not included) into a wall leaving
approximately ½ of an inch (12.7mm) extended.
Place the transmitter onto the screw, using the hanging hole on the
backside.
Gently pull the transmitter down to lock the screw into place.
To achieve a true temperature/humidity reading, mount where direct sunlight cannot
reach the outdoor transmitter. Mount the outdoor transmitter on a North-facing wall
or in any well shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail work well. The maximum
transmitting range in open air is 200-feet (60 meters). Obstacles such as walls,
windows, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects can reduce the range. Place the
transmitter at least 6 feet in the air to improve signal transmission.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS:
Button
Press and Release Functions
Hold 3-5 seconds
SET
Move through program menu
Confirm setting.
Enter program menu, set
time, date, etc.
ALARM
View Alarm
Activate/Deactivate Alarm
Alarm set
+/RCC
1 step forward (setup)
Search for WWVB signal
Fast advance when
setting
-/
°
C/
°
F
Select temperature in
°
C/
°
F
1 step backward (setup)
Fast backward when
setting
MEM
1-time MAX values
2-times MIN values
Resets all MIN / MAX
values
HEAT/DEW
1-time Heat Index
2-times Dew Point
CH
Switch between outdoor
temperature/humidity transmitters
Search for remote
transmitter
LIGHT HI/LO/OFF
HOLD ON/OFF
Dim backlight for night time.
Turn continuous
backlight ON or OFF
(a/c adapter)
LIGHT/SNOOZE
(top)
Activates backlight when using
only batteries.
Trigger snooze alarm
PROGRAM MENU:
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WWVB ON/OFF:
Hold the SET button 5 seconds and WWVB and the word ON
will flash. Press and release the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C button to turn this to OFF if
you do not wish WWVB reception. Confirm with the SET button and move to the
next item.
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TIME ZONE:
EST will flash. Press and release the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C button to
select a different Time Zone: AST=Atlantic, EST= Eastern, CST= Central, MST=
Mountain, PST= Pacific, AKT= Alaska, HAT=Hawaiian time zone. Confirm with
the SET button and move to the next item.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
: DST will flash and the word ON. Press and release
the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C button to turn this to OFF if you do not observe DST.
Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
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12/24 HOUR TIME
: 12H will flash. Press and release the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C
button to select 24H. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
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HOUR
: The hour will flash. Press and release the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C button to
select the correct hour. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
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MINUTES
: The minutes will flash. Press and release the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C
button to select the correct minutes. Confirm with the SET button and move to
the next item.
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YEAR
: The year will flash. Press and release the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C button to
select the correct year. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
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MONTH
: The month will flash. Press and release the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C button to
select the correct month. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
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DATE
: The date will flash. Press and release the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C button to
select the correct date. Confirm with the SET button and exit the program menu
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Note
: The Day of the Week will set automatically.
FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS:
Press and release the -
/
°F/°C button once to switch from
Fahrenheit to Celsius.
AUTO
-This word appears in the outdoor temperature/humidity area. The Color
Atomic Alarm Clock will automatically switch between channels (when using
multiple transmitters).
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Press and release the CH button repeatedly until AUTO is displayed. The Color
Atomic Alarm Clock will rotate through all available channels.
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Press and release the CH button once to display only one channel continually.
Note:
When only one transmitter is connected, you cannot see other channels.
WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
The NIST radio station, WWVB, is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado and transmits the
exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal
can be received up to 2,000 miles away through the internal antenna in the Color
Atomic Alarm Clock. However, due to the nature of the Earth’s Ionosphere,
reception is very limited during daylight hours. The Color Atomic Alarm Clock will
search for a signal every night when reception is best. The WWVB radio station
derives its signal from the NIST Color Atomic Alarm Clock in Boulder, Colorado.
WWVB RECEPTION ICON
with full signal strength will appear on screen if the
reception of atomic time is successful.
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The tower icon will show solid when the display has received the WWVB signal.
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No tower icon displayed. The display was unable to receive a signal at this time.
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Reposition the display for better signal reception or try again at bedtime.
The Color Atomic Alarm Clock will have a daily synchronization at 01:00, 02:00 and
03:00am. Each reception cycle is minimum 2 minutes and maximum 10 minutes.
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IMPORTANT:
When operating on a/c power, the
backlight
will turn off for 2-
minutes while the Color Atomic Alarm Clock searches for the WWVB signal, to
avoid interference. The backlight will return after the 2-minute search.
Note:
In case the Color Atomic Alarm Clock is not able to detect the WWVB-signal
(disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set (please
refer to notes TIME SET).
BACKLIGHT:
A/C adapter:
The backlight is on continuously, when operating the display with the
5-volt a/c adapter.
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HIGH:
The backlight is defaulted to HI when the a/c cord is inserted.
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LO
: Press and release the LIGHT HI/LO/OFF button to dim the backlight. Press
and release again to return to full strength.
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OFF:
Hold the LIGHT HI/LO/OFF button for 2 seconds, until the station beeps,
to turn the backlight off, to sleep.
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ON
: Hold the LIGHT HI/LO/OFF button again until the station beeps, to turn the
backlight on.
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Note:
When the backlight is off, press any button to activate the backlight for 8
seconds.
Battery power:
Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button and the backlight
will show for 8 seconds, when operating on batteries only.
ALARM SET:
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ALARM HOUR
: Press and hold ALARM button to enter alarm time setting mode.
The Alarm Hour will flash. Use the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C button to set the Hour.
Press and release the ALARM button.
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ALARM MINUTE
: The Alarm Minutes will flash. Use the +/RCC or -
/
°F/°C button
to set the Minutes. Press and release the ALARM button to exit.
Color Atomic Alarm Clock
with 12 Hr. Forecast and Snooze Alarm
Model: C86371
Wall Hanging Hole
LED lights when
signal is sent. Battery
Compartment
Snooze/Light button Function buttons
Color LCD Battery 5 volt a/c
Compartment
Wall Hanging Hole
LED lights when
signal is sent. Battery
Compartment
