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YEAR SETTING 

The year can be selected sequentially from 2000 to 2049 and will then start over again (default 
setting 2000). Only the last 2 digits of the year will  be visible on LCD2 . 
1. 

The year digits will start flashing on LCD2. Select the desired year by use of the 

+

 key. 

2. 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to switch to the 

“Month Setting”

 

MONTH SETTING 

1.

 

The month digits on LCD2 will start flashing. Set the desired month by use of the 

+

 key. 

2. 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to move to the mode 

“Date Setting”

 

Date Setting 
1.The digits for the date will start flashing on LCD2 (Default setting 1). Set the desired date by use of 

the 

+

 key. 

Note: 

The date can only be set in conjunction with the selected month. For example, it is not possible 

to set the date 30 if the month of February is selected. 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to enter the “

Weekday Setting

”. 

 

WEEKDAY SETTING 

1. 

The weekday symbols will be displayed on LCD2 in the pre-set language and flashing. Set the 
desired weekday by use of the

 +

 key. 

2. 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to enter the mode 

“12/24 Hours Time Display Setting”

 

12/24 HOURS TIME DISPLAY SETTING 

1. The 

“12h”

 or 

“24h”

 will start flashing in LCD1 (Default setting 12h). Select the desired time 

display mode by use of the 

key. 

2. 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to enter the 

“ºC/ºF Temperature Setting“

 

°C OR °F TEMPERATURE SETTING 

 

1. The 

characters 

“°C” 

or 

“°F” 

will start flashing on LCD1 (Default setting °F). By use of the 

+

 key 

select 

“°C” 

for temperature display in degrees Celsius or 

“°F” 

for degrees Fahrenheit. 

2. 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to exit the setting mode and switch back to the normal display 

mode . 

 

EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES 

 

To return to the normal display mode from anywhere in manual setting mode simply press the 

SNZ 

key anytime. 

 

If no keys are pressed for at least 15 seconds in setting mode, the atomic clock will 
automatically switch back to normal display mode. 

 
 
 

ALARM SETTING 

To enter into the alarm setting mode: 
1. Hold 

the 

ALM

 key for 4 seconds. The hour digits start flashing. 

2. 

Press and release the + key to set the hour. 

3. 

Press and release the 

ALM

 key to set the minutes. The minute digits start flashing. 

4. 

Press and release the + key to set the minutes. 

5. 

Press and release again the 

ALM

 key to exit the Alarm setting mode or wait for 15 seconds 

automatic timeout. 

 

TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM: 

 

 
 
 

 

 

The alarm will be automatically ON when the alarm time is set. To deactivate  the alarm (OFF), press 
and release once the 

ALM

 key in normal mode display.  The alarm icon will disappear, the alarm is 

now off 

 

SNOOZE SETTING 

The snooze can only be activated during alarm time for a snooze duration of 10 minutes by pressing 
the SNZ key on the back of the clock 

 

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: 

The temperature is measured and transmitted to the atomic clock every 1 minute. The atomic clock 
will update the temperature display every 5 minutes. 
The range of the outdoor temperature transmitter may be affected by the temperature. At cold 
temperatures the transmitting distance may be decreased. Please bear this in mind when positioning 
the transmitter. Also the batteries may be reduced in power during periods of extreme cold 
temperatures. 

Alarm icon 
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Summary of Contents for WS-8117

Page 1: ...ATTERIES IN THE ATOMIC CLOCK The atomic clock uses 2 x AA 1 5V batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Insert finger or other solid object in the space at the bo...

Page 2: ...tteries of the unit ensure that the batteries do not spring free from the contacts Always wait at least 10 minutes after removing the batteries before reinserting otherwise start up and transmission p...

Page 3: ...AL TIME SETTING In case the atomic clock is not able to detect the WWVB signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the time can be manually set The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock Not...

Page 4: ...for degrees Fahrenheit 2 Press and release the SET key to exit the setting mode and switch back to the normal display mode EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES To return to the normal display mode from anyw...

Page 5: ...e key third time and the display will return to the normal display WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST radio station WWVB is located in Ft Collins Colorado and transmits the exact time signal continuo...

Page 6: ...arge metal objects can reduce the range Place both units in their desired location and wait approximately 10 minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is proper reception The outdoor te...

Page 7: ...t overnight for signal 3 Be sure the atomic clock is at least 6 feet 2 meters from any electrical devices i e TV sets computers or other radio controlled clocks 4 Remove batteries for five minutes rei...

Page 8: ...onds Outdoor every 5 minutes Transmission distance maximum 82 feet 25 meters in open field depending upon surrounding structures mounting location and possible interfering sources Power source Alkalin...

Page 9: ...OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDRENS REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do not a...

Page 10: ...mission of the publisher This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue We accept no liability for...

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