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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Issue

Symptom

Solution

Main unit

US Atomic 
Time signal is 
not received

Place unit by the window and 
keep it there overnight

Remote
sensor

Cannot locate 
remote sensor 

Cannot change 
the channel

Data does not 
match data on 
the main unit

Check batteries

Check location

Press and hold 

DOWN ( ? )

 button 

on the main unit to search for the 
signal form the remote sensor

Press “

RESET

” after setting the 

channel

Initiate manual sensor search (Press 
and hold 

DOWN ( ? )

 button on the 

main unit)

PRECAUTIONS

This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory 
service if handled carefully. Here are a few precautions:
• Do not immerse the units in water.
• Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive materials. 
  They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic 
  circuits.
• Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock, dust, 
  temperature, or humidity, which may result in malfunctions, 
  shorter lifespan, damaged batteries, and damaged parts.
• Do not tamper with the units internal components. Doing so 
  will invalidate the warranty and may cause damage. These 
  units contain no user-serviceable parts.
• Use only fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Read the user's manual thoroughly before operating the units.

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Summary of Contents for TE388W

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL TE388W Wireless Weather Forecaster with Indoor Outdoor Temperature...

Page 2: ...s innovative high performance telescopes at affordable prices Meade Instruments now brings that same passion for innovation and high performance to its own line of precision feature rich weather stati...

Page 3: ...eries Rechargeable batteries cannot maintain correct power requirements ALWAYS install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit Insert batteries before first use matching the polarity as sh...

Page 4: ...transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz frequency Three transmission channels Case can be wall mounted using built in hanger A LED INDICATOR Flashes once about every 45 seconds with each transmissio...

Page 5: ...remote sensor can be mounted either horizontally or vertically Use a screw rather than a nail to securely mount the sensor When mounting the main unit on a vertical surface fold the built in table st...

Page 6: ...time format Manual adjustment of time and date Calendar date with month and day in 7 languages English German French Italian Spanish Dutch and Swedish Dual crescendo alarms with snooze Programmable i...

Page 7: ...J E F D G I H A B C K L 7...

Page 8: ...lue When alarm is on press once to stop the alarm temporarily F CHANNEL button Press to display the outdoor temperature readings of Channels 1 2 or 3 Hold for 2 seconds enter into the circulation mode...

Page 9: ...eries L TABLE STAND BATTERY INSTALLATION Remove the battery door located at the back of the main unit Insert two 2 AA size batteries according to the polarities shown and replace the battery compartme...

Page 10: ...sensors corresponding to a separate channel of the temperature display The temperature can be displayed in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F A temperature alert function is available for all channels It can...

Page 11: ...s PROGRAMMING TEMPERATURE IN CELSIUS OR FAHRENHEIT When temperature mode has been selected press and hold MODE button for 3 seconds to toggle the temperature unit in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F SETTING...

Page 12: ...the daylight hours The radio controlled clock will search for an alternate station that receives the atomic time signal from the NIST Atomic clock in Boulder Colorado The WWVB tower icon on the unit...

Page 13: ...art flashing If reception is disabled the tower icon will disappear If the time signal has not been received in 8 minutes you may set the time manually MANUAL SETTINGS To select the time mode press UP...

Page 14: ...vated it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash only for this specific day and will not activate on subsequent days If Ice Warning Alarm is activated it will sound at the set time an...

Page 15: ...ing UP or DOWN buttons Press ALARM button to confirm and exit from the alarm setting mode ACTIVATING DEACTIVATING ALARMS Press ALARM button to enter into the desired alarm mode Press UP to activate al...

Page 16: ...CAUTIONS This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if handled carefully Here are a few precautions Do not immerse the units in water Do not clean the units with abrasive or...

Page 17: ...nutes alarm with 8 minutes snooze Remote Sensor Remote Temperature Operating range with alkaline batteries 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Operating range with lithium batteries 38 8 F to 158 F 38 8 C to 70...

Page 18: ...reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communic...

Page 19: ...ence that may cause undesired operation Battery Safety Instructions Always purchase the correct size 4 x 1 5V AA 15A 15AC ANSI LR6 IEC 2 x ANSI NEDA 5004LC IEC CR2032 and grade of battery most suitabl...

Page 20: ...nt detailing the nature of the claimed defect as well as the owner s name address phone number and a copy of the original sales invoice This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been a...

Page 21: ...Meade Instruments Corp 27 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 U S A 2011 Meade Instruments Corp All Rights Reserved All user manual contents and information are subject to change...

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