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unsuccessful, then the WWVB tower icon will not appear but
reception will still be attempted the following hour.
WWVB time reception takes place from 12:00 am through 6:00 am
each day (attempts WWVB reception every full hour within this time
frame). When the time signal is received for example at 1:00 am, the
radio-controlled clock will not attempt to receive the WWVB signal for
the remaining hours until 6:00 am. Therefore, the next signal attempt
will take place between 12:00 am and 6:00 am the next day. The
other times WWVB reception takes place, are upon setup and after
manual time set exiting mode. Reception is generally not possible
during daylight hours due to the interference of the sun.
After following the steps above (Time zone setting, DST ON/OFF,
Language display setting):
1.
The hour digits will start flashing on LCD1.
2.
Set the desired hours by pressing and releasing the
+
key
followed by pressing the
SET
key.
3.
Now the minute digits will start flashing.
4.
Set the desired minutes by pressing and releasing the
+
key.
If the
+
key is held, the units will increase by 5.
5.
Press and release the
SET
key to move to the
“Year”
setting.
YEAR
The year can be selected sequentially from 2001 to 2029 and will
then start over again (default setting 2009). The year will only appear
in the manual setting mode.
1.
The year digits will start flashing (only last 2 digits) 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
1.
The month digit on LCD2 will start flashing (Default setting 1).
Set the desired month by use of the
+
key.
2.
Press and release the
SET
key to move to the mode
“Date
Setting”
.
DATE
1.
The digits for the date will start flashing on LCD2 (Default
setting 1). Set the desired date by use of the
+
key.
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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.
2.
Press and release the
SET
key to move to “
Weekday
setting
”.
WEEKDAY
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
“12/24h
Time Format Setting”
.
12/24H TIME FORMAT
The time format can be display in 12h or 24h (Default setting “12h”).
1. The
digits
“12”
or
“24”
will start flashing on LCD1. By use of
the
+
key select 12h or 24h time format display.
2.
Press and release the
SET
key to enter the mode
“ºC or ºF
Temperature Setting”
.
°C OR °F TEMPERATURE
The temperature setting can be set to either to ºF or ºC (Default
setting °F).
1. The
characters
“°F”
or
“°C”
will start flashing on LCD1. By
use of the
+
key select
“°F”
for temperature display in
degrees Celsius or
“°C”
for degrees Fahrenheit.
2.
Press and release the
SET
key to enter the mode
“Solar
Mode Setting”
.
SOLAR MODE
The Solar Mode is used for saving the power consumption of the
rechargeable battery (Default setting ON):
1. The
characters
“ON”
or
“OFF”
will start flashing on LCD1. By
use of the
+
key select
“ON”
or
“OFF”
to set the solar mode.
2.
Press and release the
SET
key to exit the setting mode and
switch back to the normal display mode.
If the solar mode setting is ON:
LCD will automatically turn OFF automatically if the
environment is too dark
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LCD will automatically turn ON automatically 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.
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 radio-controlled solar clock will automatically switch back
to normal display mode.
ALARM
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:
Alarm icon (((
))) (ON)
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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.
POSITIONING THE RADIO-CONTROLLED SOLAR CLOCK:
Before permanently mounting, ensure that the radio-controlled solar
clock is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location.
Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the
accuracy of the solar clock, and changes in elevation will result with
inaccurate temperatures readings for the next 12 to 24 hours. These
changes will require a 12 to 24 hour wait before obtaining reliable
data.
There are two possible ways to mount the solar clock:
use of the foldable table stands, or
wall
mounting
FOLDABLE TABLE STANDS
The foldable table stands legs are located on the
backside. Unfold the stands out, below the
battery compartment. Once the foldout table
stands are extended, place the radio-controlled
solar clock in an appropriate location.
WALL MOUNTING
1.
Install a mounting screw (not included) into a
wall—leaving approximately 3/16 of an inch
(5mm) extended from the wall.
2.
Place the radio-controlled solar clock onto the
screw, using the hanging hole on the backside.
Gently pull the radio-controlled clock down to
lock the screw into place.
NOTE:
Always ensure that the radio-controlled
clock locks onto the screw before releasing.
