La Crosse Technology WEATHER DIRECT WA-1242U Owner'S Manual Download

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Version 1.2 - 7/14/2009

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WA-1242U

4 DAY INTERNET POWERED

TALKING WEATHER STATION

Owner’s Manual

WEATHER DIRECT®

Presented by La Crosse Technology

La Crosse Technology, Ltd.

www.weatherdirect.com

2809 Losey Blvd. S.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone 608-785-7935

Summary of Contents for WEATHER DIRECT WA-1242U

Page 1: ... of 36 WA 1242U 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED TALKING WEATHER STATION Owner s Manual WEATHER DIRECT Presented by La Crosse Technology La Crosse Technology Ltd www weatherdirect com 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 ...

Page 2: ...ne Resources 9 Features 10 Time Setting on Wireless Display 10 Wireless Outdoor Sensor 11 Edit Device Settings Online 12 Wireless Display Operation 16 MODE Key 18 ALARM Key 19 Turn Alarm ON OFF 19 Set Alarm Time 19 SNOOZE Key 19 Alarm Snooze 19 View Outdoor Temperature 19 Manually Request a Weather Direct Data Update 19 Listen to a Severe Weather Alert 20 VOLUME Key 20 Change the Volume of Audio P...

Page 3: ...iew Device ID 24 E mail Functions 25 FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days 27 Four Additional Forecast Locations 27 Forecast Alerts 27 Severe Weather Alerts 28 Types of Severe Weather Alerts 29 Forecast Icons Explained 30 Care and Maintenance 31 Battery Low Icons 31 Battery Replacement 32 Troubleshooting 32 Specifications 32 Temperature Range 32 Battery Life 32 Dimensions 32 Weather Direct U...

Page 4: ...asts go beyond backyard measurements by using Internet enabled weather data provided by official National Weather Service instrumentation and local weather reporting stations widely distributed throughout North America The same quality weather information used by meteorologists to deliver the local forecast plus additional weather data unique to the Weather Direct network is available to you 24 ho...

Page 5: ... feeds from the Internet Sends data your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air TX 50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor Mounting Plate Measures the outdoor temperature where you are and sends temperature data to your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air 4 Screws and drywall anchors for mounting the Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor and t...

Page 6: ...tteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries 3 C Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Display NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries Vi...

Page 7: ...ns additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct system without reading this entire manual Open www weatherdirect com in a web browser and click REGISTER at the top of the page Our Online Registration Wizard will guide you through the complete registration process Hardware Installation NOTE Hardware installation is only intended...

Page 8: ...he bottom of the Sensor onto the holding pegs of the stand until they click into place in the grooves on the Sensor To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor The Outdoor Sensor is weather resistant but not water proof To ensure maximum Sensor life mount it in a covered place out of the elements like under the eaves Placement on the North side of your home will provide the most accurate readings Mount it ab...

Page 9: ... forecasts to your Wireless Display over a maximum 330 ft range Walls and other obstructions between the Gateway and Wireless Display will affect the range The Wireless Signal Icon will indicate the signal strength to let you know if your Gateway and Wireless Display are within range Online Resources These links can help to enrich your Weather Direct experience Help www weatherdirect com help FREE...

Page 10: ...ture F C Monitor Your Outdoor Temperature From Anywhere in the World on a Free Membership to the Online Weather Club For more details please visit www theweatherclub com Time Alarm with Snooze Time and Date Set Automatically Low Battery Indicator on the LCD and the web site for the Wireless Display and Outdoor Sensors Time Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select on www weatherdirect c...

Page 11: ...perature data to your Wireless Display accurate to within a tenth of one degree The Outdoor Temperature Sensor uses 2 x AA Alkaline batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the sensor 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity see marking 3 Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit Press th...

Page 12: ...ice Settings Online This section will show you how to set up your Wireless Display using your account at www weatherdirect com Log In to your profile on www weatherdirect com and click on your WA 1242U Wireless Display under the My Devices banner ...

Page 13: ...Version 1 2 7 14 2009 Page 13 of 36 Click the Edit Device Settings button ...

Page 14: ...wn to the desired section on the setup page and enter your preferences Click the Save Settings button to finish The Edit Advanced Audio Settings button takes you to an interface where you can set up the custom audio feeds and e mail functionality ...

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Page 16: ...h you how to use your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration There are 9 control Keys located on the top of the Wireless Display Forecast A B C SET and MODE ALARM SNOOZE and VOLUME The following information is divided into sections based on the function of each Key ...

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Page 18: ...eceive detailed forecast information tailored to specific times of the day when you are the most active You can change the Micro Forecast reading on your Wireless Display by pressing the MODE Key to toggle between the available options Press the MODE Key to cycle through the Micro Forecast options 1 MORNING Forecast from 6 00 AM 11 59 AM with Daily HI LO Temperature 2 AFTERNOON Forecast from 12 00...

Page 19: ...o change the hour PM will indicate a PM time while no icon next to the time means AM time Press the ALARM Key again and the minutes digit will flash Press the VOLUME Key to change minutes Press the ALARM Key once more to return to normal display SNOOZE Key Alarm Snooze Press the SNOOZE Key to temporarily silence the alarm for 5 minutes The Alarm icon will flash on the LCD while the Snooze function...

Page 20: ...shed downloading the weather and audio data Listen to a Severe Weather Alert Press and hold the SNOOZE Key for one second to hear the current active Severe Weather Alert The Severe Weather Alert text will scroll across the bottom of the LCD Press the SNOOZE Key again to cancel playback of the Severe Weather Alert and return to normal mode VOLUME Key Change the Volume of Audio Playback Press the VO...

Page 21: ... forecast as soon as it is ready Set a Custom Greeting to Hear Before the Forecast See Edit Device Settings Online on page 12 for information on how to access the setup page for your Wireless Display Scroll down to the Audio Forecast Greeting Text section Enter your Greeting up to 50 characters long Click the Save Settings button to finish A B and C Keys Custom Audio Feeds Assign an Audio Feed to ...

Page 22: ...it is ready SET Key When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active Press the SET Key to toggle between the forecast locations on the Wireless Display when the ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is active The name of the location will appear briefly on the bottom of the LCD when it is selected Weather data for up to 5 locations can be viewed on your Wireless Display Changing Settings on Your Wireles...

Page 23: ... the VOLUME Key to change the scroll speed Press the SET Key to save the current settings and advance to the next option Set Mode 3 Factory Reset of Wireless Display NOTE It is not possible to re register a previously registered Wireless Display under a new account until the Wireless Display has been deleted from the user account on www weatherdirect com and a Factory Reset has been performed NOTE...

Page 24: ... com Additional diagnostic and reset information including how to reset the gateway if necessary is contained at www weatherdirect com help TO PERFORM THE FACTORY RESET Press the SET Key until RESET NO displays on the bottom of the LCD Press the VOLUME Key until the LCD displays RESET RUN Press the SET Key to save the current settings This resets the Wireless Display to the original factory state ...

Page 25: ...name and just adding domainhere com to the whitelist This will allow you to receive messages from any e mail address at the entered domain Your e mail address will be set to YourWeatherDirect Username weatherdirect com You can set up your existing e mail account to forward or CC messages to your Weather Direct e mail address using the tools provided by your existing e mail host if you wish We cann...

Page 26: ... the C during playback Go to next e mail To go to next newer e mail press and release the A Key The next email will be played Go to previous e mail To go to previous older email press and release the Key The previous email will be played Delete e mail To delete the actual e mail from the display press and hold the B Key for 2 seconds Display will show DELETED EMAILS XX or DELETED NO EMAILS when th...

Page 27: ...t what about the weather happening in other places that are important to you In addition to your standard location the Four Additional Locations Expansion Option allows you to monitor four more forecast locations on your Wireless Display for a total of five Press the SET Key on your Wireless Display to display the weather data for another forecast location You can have up to five locations on your...

Page 28: ...r Wireless Display Severe Weather Alerts are available for either 1 year or 3 year periods that cover one forecast location You can add up to 5 total alert locations if you also have the Add 4 Locations Expansion Option active Severe Weather Alerts are available for any of our forecast locations Weather Direct is not liable for any incidents that may occur as a result of any National Weather Servi...

Page 29: ... Effect Snow Weather Gale Lake Snow Wind Chill Heavy Rain River Flood Winter Storm Watches Coastal Flood Flood Lake Effect Snow Excessive Heat Freeze Lake Snow Flash Flood High Wind River Flood Advisories and Statements Blowing Dust Heat Tropical Storm Statement Blowing Snow Heavy Snow Urban And Small Stream Flood Dense Fog Hurricane Statement Urban Flood Freezing Drizzle Lake Effect Snow Wind Fre...

Page 30: ...ght A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option NOTE Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and MEDIUM conditions generally use the HEAVY icons to communicate weather events that are likely to affect your plans for the day ...

Page 31: ...s in place where the units are adequately protected against moisture and rain Special care shall be taken when handling a damaged LCD display The liquid crystals can be harmful to user s health Do not make any repair attempts to the unit Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee Never touch ...

Page 32: ...8 F 39 8 C to 59 8 C Update Interval Every 4 5 seconds Battery Life Wireless Display without Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 3 Years Wireless Display with Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 2 Years Wireless Outdoor Sensor Up to 2 Years Dimensions Wireless Display 8 26 L x 2 92 W x 5 67 H Wireless Gateway 6 63 L x 1 W x 1 56 H Wireless Outdoor Sensor 1 5 L x 83 W x 5 05 H Weather Direct Up...

Page 33: ... 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 the temperature and weather forecast for the selected location This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information The specifications of this product may change without prior notice...

Page 34: ...ance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol...

Page 35: ...ranty or if a product is examined which is not in need of repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center Your La Crosse Technology Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 da...

Page 36: ...of the scope of our services For warranty work technical support or information contact Hours Mon Fri 8 00 AM to 5 30 PM Central e mail support weatherdirect com La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 Fax 608 796 1020 For information on other La Crosse Technology products e mail sales lacrossetechnology com All rights reserved This handbook must not be rep...

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