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Alkaline batteries are recommended for use in both units. Avoid using rechargable 
batteries. 

SNZE

 key    :  To activate the snooze function during alarm  

 

  To display the alarm time in normal mode display 

 

  To exit the setting modes 

 

ATOMIC CLOCK LCD SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS 

NOTE:  Do not set the clock until the outdoor temperature is displayed. 

The atomic clock's LCD is divided into 2 sections and once the batteries are inserted, all the 
segments will light up briefly before displaying the information for time, date, indoor and outdoor 
temperatures. 

1. 

Place batteries in the outdoor transmitter first, then into the atomic clock. DO NOT 
PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 10 MINUTES.

 

2. 

After the 10 minutes both the Indoor and Outdoor areas on your clock should have a 
temperature showing. If not, remove both sets of batteries, wait 10 minutes and repeat step 
one. 

3. 

After the clock receives the outdoor temperature the WWVB time code reception will 
automatically start. This reception typically takes between 5-10 minutes in good conditions. If 
after 10 minutes the WWVB time has not been received, use the 

“SET”

 key to manually enter 

the set-up mode and change either the time or date in order to activate the WWVB reception 
(see manual settings below). The clock will then automatically attempt to receive the WWVB 
time from 12:00 am through 6:00 am each day (attempts WWVB reception every full hour within 
this time frame). When this is successful, the received time will override the manually set time. 
The date is also updated with the received time (Please refer to notes on “

Radio controlled 

time

” and “

Manual time setting

”). 

4. 

After the time signal has been received or the search mode has been manually stopped the 
indoor temperature will be displayed. 

 

Note

In the event of changing batteries 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 problems may occur. 

 

FUNCTION KEYS 

The atomic clock has four easy to use keys: 

SET

 key    :   To enter into the set mode for the following functions: time zone, DST ON/OFF 

(daylight saving time), language, hour, minute, year, month, day, weekday, 12/24 
hour, ºC or ºF temperature display  

+

 key 

  :  To toggle between the second, temperature or weekday display 

 

  To change any values in manual set mode 

ALM

 key    :  To enter into the alarm set mode 

 

  To set the alarm ON/OFF 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Date 

Indoor temperature 

WWVB time

Outdoor temperature display 

Radio reception icon 

Alarm icon 

Weekday 

 
       

 

MANUAL SETTINGS 

 

Note:

 

If the atomic clock has already successfully received the WWVB time signal and displays the 
correct time and date, then the Manual settings can be skipped

 

After completion of the above described procedures in “

Setting up”

 the manual setting modes can 

be entered by pressing and holding the 

SET

 key for 3 seconds. The following settings can now be 

programmed: 

• 

Time zone setting 
DST ON/OFF 

• 
• 
• 
• 

Language display setting 
Manual time setting 
Year setting 

SETTING UP:  

Summary of Contents for WS-8117

Page 1: ...L AND REPLACE BATTERIES 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 bottom center of the battery compartment and lift up to remove the cover 2 Insert batteries observing the correct polarity see marking inside battery compartment 3 Replace compartment cov...

Page 2: ...e frame When this is successful the received time will override the manually set time The date is also updated with the received time Please refer to notes on Radio controlled time and Manual time setting 4 After the time signal has been received or the search mode has been manually stopped the indoor temperature will be displayed Note In the event of changing batteries of the unit ensure that the...

Page 3: ...pressing and releasing the key If the key is held the units will increase by 5 Note The time zones from 4 to 10 hours will be displayed with 3 characters abbreviations 4 ATL Atlantic time 5 Press and release the SET key to move to the Year Setting 5 EST Eastern time default time zone 6 CST Central time Note 7 MST Mountain time The unit will still try and receive the signal every day despite it bei...

Page 4: ...isplayed on LCD2 in the pre set language and flashing Set the desired weekday by use of the key 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 2 Press and release the SET key to enter the mode 12 24 Hours Time Display Setting 12 24 HOURS TIME DISPL...

Page 5: ...he 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 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 atomic clock However due to the nature of the Earth s Ionosphere rece...

Page 6: ...large 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 temperature transmitter is not waterproof and should not be placed anywhere it will become submerged in water or be directly in the rain POSITIONING THE ATOMIC CLOCK There are two possible ways to moun...

Page 7: ...ces from other electrical devices operating on the same signal frequency 433MHz may prevent correct signal transmission and reception Problem OFL appears in the outdoor temperature section of the LCD Solution 1 Wait until the current surrounding temperature cools down or increases Current temperature is outside of the measuring range of the transmitter The outdoor temperature will be displayed aga...

Page 8: ...mage Replace only with new batteries of the recommended size BATTERIES CHANGE For best performance batteries should be replaced at least once a year to maintain the best running accuracy Ensure that the batteries used are new and the correct size Do not make any repairs to the units Please return it to the original point of purchase Opening and tampering with the units may invalidate the warranty ...

Page 9: ...TION 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 allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you For warranty work technical support or information contact La Crosse Technology 1116 South Oak Str...

Page 10: ...rmission 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 technical mistakes or printing errors or their consequences All trademarks and patents are acknowledged WS 8117 Atomic Clock With Outdoor Temperature and Moon Phase Instruction Manual ...

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