La Crosse Technology, Ltd
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Can the Clock Attach to a Timer?
No timer circuit can be attached to the clock. Modifications will void the warranty.
Clock Has Missing Segments
This is generally a power related issue.
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from clock.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the clock unpowered for 1-2 hours.
Insert fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
Digital Atomic Clock Is Dim
Most clock s have a gray background. Place the clock at eye level. Is it still dim?
Clocks that sit in the sunlight can develop a cloudy film over time.
This is generally a power related issue.
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from clock.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the clock unpowered for 1-2 hours.
Install fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
Digital Atomic Clock Has Distorted Display
On a brand new clock, check for thin plastic films of printed scratch guard that may be on
the upper and lower screen of the clock. This thin piece of plastic has printed numbers for
store displays.
This film will be easy to peel off the LCD.
With all power removed the clock should be blank.
If numbers still appear, please check for scratch guard.
Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
Press the RESET button.
This is generally a power related issue.
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from the clock.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours.
Insert fresh alkaline batteries into the clock.
Digital Atomic Clock is Blank: No Letters, Numbers or Dashed Lines
Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from clock.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours.
Insert fresh alkaline batteries into the clock.
Digital Atomic Clock Drains Batteries Quickly
Test a new set of alkaline batteries. Write down the date of installation and the voltage of the
batteries.
When the batteries fail, please note the date and voltage again. This is helpful in
determining the problem.
Check for leaking batteries, which may damage the clock.
Battery life is over 12 months when using reputable battery brands.
