La Crosse Technology WS-8120U-IT Faq Download Page 6

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Generally, an a/c power cord is required for products to have a backlight. 

 

This clock does not use a/c power cord. 

 

Manual Set Time 

 

There are two function keys located on the reverse of the unit:  SET and + 

(PLUS).  To begin hold the SET button until the display flashes.  Press and release 

the PLUS button to change a value. When you press and release the SET button 

after each step, you will be moved to the next step.  

  

1.

 

HOUR:  The Hour will flash.  Use the PLUS button to set the Hour.  Be sure to 

set the Hour for AM or PM.  Press and release the SET button once.  

2.

 

MINUTES:  The Minutes will flash.  Use the PLUS button to set the Minutes. 

Press and release the SET Button once.  

3.

 

SOLAR MODE: SOL will show with either ON or OFF flashing. The Solar Mode is 

used for saving the power consumption of the rechargeable battery (Default 

setting ON).    

4.

 

Press the PLUS button to switch between ON or OFF.  Press and release the SET 

button once. 

  

NoteIf the solar mode setting is ON: 

 

LCD will automatically turn OFF if the environment is too dark 

 

LCD will automatically turn ON if the environment is bright enough; 

the surrounding environment brightness is checked every 5 seconds 

 

No information will be displayed when the LCD is OFF, but all the settings and 

operations will remain, except for the temperature and humidity measurements. 

  

If the solar mode setting is OFF: 

 

LCD will remain ON constantly. 

 

Solar Mode in the Program Menu is not related to the batteries.  

 

Clock goes blank in low light 

 

SOLAR MODE: The Solar Mode is used for saving power consumption of the 

rechargeable battery (Default setting ON). The display will go blank in low light. 

This is a setting in the program menu that can be turned OFF. 

  

When the solar mode setting is ON: 

 

The surrounding environment brightness is checked every 5 seconds. 

 

LCD will automatically turn OFF if the environment is too dark. 

 

LCD will automatically turn ON if the environment is bright enough. 

 

No information will be displayed when the LCD is OFF, but all the settings and 

operations will remain, except for the temperature and humidity measurements. 

  

When the solar mode setting is OFF: 

 

LCD will remain ON constantly.  

  

TURN OFF: scroll through your program menu until you see SOL ON. Press and  

release the PLUS button to change that to OFF. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for WS-8120U-IT

Page 1: ...ock 5 Power Requirements 5 Does the Clock Have a Backlight 5 Manual Set Time 6 Clock goes blank in low light 6 Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading 7 Clock Has Distorted Display 7 Clock Factory Resta...

Page 2: ...sensor and display to remain 5 feet apart for 15 minutes to establish a strong connection Do not press buttons at this time You should see a reading on the outdoor temperature area in the first minute...

Page 3: ...come and go occasionally This can be normal in some environments e g moister climates If transmitter signal is lost please wait 2 4 hours for the signal to reconnect on its own Move the outdoor trans...

Page 4: ...itter from standing rain or snow and from the overhead sun which can cause it to read incorrectly Generally mounting under an eave or deck rail works well Construct a small roof or box for the transmi...

Page 5: ...tal objects can reduce the range When considering the distance between the transmitter and the clock 200 feet open air cut that distance in half for each wall window tree bush or other obstruction in...

Page 6: ...o dark LCD will automatically turn ON if the environment is bright enough the surrounding environment brightness is checked every 5 seconds No information will be displayed when the LCD is OFF but all...

Page 7: ...sources such as sunlight door or window frames or reflected heat of cold Clock Has Distorted Display On a brand new clock check for thin plastic films of printed scratch guard that may be on the upper...

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