SkyScan 86715 Instruction Manual Download Page 3

TIME ZONE SETTING 

 
After entering the manual setting mode as described above, the time zone can be set using the number of hours 
different from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) range in LCD2. To do this: 
 
1.  The time zone (LCD2) will start flashing (Default setting "-5h“). Select the desired time zone by pressing 

and releasing the 

+

 key. 

 

Note: 

The time zones from –4 to –10 hours will be displayed with 3 characters abbreviations: 

 

 

-4 ATL (Atlantic time),  

 

-5 EST (Eastern time; default time zone), 

 

-6 CST (Central time),  

 

-7 MST (Mountain time),  

 

-8 PST (Pacific time),  

 

-9 ALA (Alaska time),  

 

-10 HAW (Hawaii time).  

 

"GMT” will be displayed if set to GMT (0). 

 

2.

 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to enter the 

“DST Setting“

 

DST SETTING (daylight saving time) 

 
1.

 

The ON digit will start flashing on LCD1. Set the DST ON or OFF by pressing  the 

+

 key. 

 

2.

 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to enter the 

“Language Setting“

 

Note:  

The DST default is “ON”, meaning that the WWVB will automatically change the time according to Daylight 
Saving Time in the spring and fall.  For areas that do not recognize DST changes (Arizona and parts of Indiana) 
turn the DST “OFF”. 
 

LANGUAGE SETTING 

 
The weekdays can be displayed in LCD2 with the pre-set languages: English, French, Spanish and German. 
 

US = English 
F = French 
E = Spanish (Espanol) 
D = German (Deutsch) 
 

1.

 

Set the desired language for the weekday display in LCD 2 by use of the

 +

 key. 

 

2.

 

Press and release the 

SET

 key to enter the mode 

“Manual Time Setting”

 
MANUAL TIME SETTING  

 
In case the atomic clock is not able to detect the WWVB-signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the 
time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. 
 

Note

:  In 12 hours mode the time will be displayed with an additional 

PM

 for the time from 12:00 noon until 

11:59 pm. 

 
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”

 

Note: 

The unit will still try and receive the signal every day despite it being manually set. When it does receive the 
signal, it will change the manually set time into the received time. During reception attempts the WWVB tower 
icon will flash. If reception has been unsuccessful, then the WWVB tower icon will not appear but reception 
will still be attempted the following hour. 
 

Summary of Contents for 86715

Page 1: ...factory time zone is Eastern Standard Time If you are not in the Eastern Standard Time zone set your time zone using the manual settings below 2 The WWVB time code reception will automatically start This reception typically takes between 5 10 minutes in good conditions or overnight in poor conditions or long distances from Colorado If after 10 minutes the WWVB time has not been received use the SE...

Page 2: ...he updated moon phase within a few minutes Twelve stages of the moon s phases are represented New Moon Small Waxing Large Waxing First Quarter Small Waxing Large Waxing Crescent Crescent Gibbous Gibbous FullMoon Large Waning Small Waning Last Quarter Large Waning Small Waning Gibbous Gibbous Crescent Crescent Note The moon phase visible in the sky is noted by a darkening of the LCD screen Therefor...

Page 3: ...in LCD2 with the pre set languages English French Spanish and German US English F French E Spanish Espanol D German Deutsch 1 Set the desired language for the weekday display in LCD 2 by use of the key 2 Press and release the SET key to enter the mode Manual Time Setting MANUAL TIME SETTING In case the atomic clock is not able to detect the WWVB signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the ti...

Page 4: ... if the month of February is selected 2 Press and release the SET key to enter the Weekday Setting WEEKDAY SETTING 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 24 Hours Time Display Setting 12 24 HOURS TIME DISPLAY SETTING 1 The 12 or 24 will start flashing in LCD1...

Page 5: ...n a vacuum This atomic clock regulates the WWVB transmitter The WWVB tower icon in the clock display will start flashing in the top center of the LCD This indicates that the clock has detected a radio signal and is trying to receive it When the time code is received the WWVB tower becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed If the tower icon flashes but does not set the time or the WWVB...

Page 6: ...rical devices i e TV sets computers or other radio controlled clocks 4 Remove batteries for ten minutes See setting up Problem Hour is incorrect minute and date are correct Solution 1 Be sure the correct time zone and daylight saving time are selected CARE AND MAINTENANCE Avoid placing the unit in areas prone to vibration and shock as these may cause damage Avoid areas where the units can be expos...

Page 7: ...ten authorization of the manufacturer WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free of defects in manufacturing for 1 year after purchase from Sams Club This model is discontinued and not eligible for the manufacturer s warranty Defective clocks should be returned to the place of retail purchase BATTERY CHANGE For best performance batteries should be replaced at least once a year to maintain the b...

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