itself to one of the four time zones stated above. For time zones outside of PT, MT, CT or
ET you must manually set the time using the Manual Time set button on the back of the
movement.
The Skyscan clock is designed for indoor or outdoor use. For indoor locations, select a
location to place your radio-controlled clock where it will be at least six feet away from a
TV, computer, air conditioner or other household electrical appliances. The optimal
location is near a window. Windows facing Colorado provide the best signal. For outdoor
locations, select a location sheltered from direct sunlight, preferably under a roof or porch
area, and facing Colorado for better reception of the WWVB signal. Although the clock's
case is weather resistant, it is not waterproof. Avoid exposing the clock directly to
sunlight, rain, snow or extreme weather conditions (recommended operating temperature
range is between 23QFto 131QF) as it may cause damage and the clock will malfunction.
Note: High humidity combined with a hot sunny day and a cool night may also cause
water to condense on the inside surface of the lens. The lens will clear up as soon as the
weather is stabilized. This water condensation does not interfere with the function of the
clock.
The WWVB time signal will easily penetrate masonry and wood framed buildings.
WWVB will penetrate almost every residential building and most steel buildings if they
have adequate windows. It is not possible, however, for WWVB to penetrate most indoor
shopping malls and rooms in the center of large office buildings that do not have
windows. In buildings that WWVB cannot penetrate, you may set the time using the
manual time set button. When the clock receives the WWVB signal it will automatically
set the hands to the exact time.
Skyscan clocks do not receive or process radio controlled time signals from Germany's
DCF 77, Japan's J Ga AS, or England's MSFs atomically regulated transmitters. Skyscan
clocks can be manually set and used anywhere.
For more information
on
the
NIST
and radio controlled time, see
www.tf.nist.gov
SET THE TIME USING THE MANUAL TIME SET BUTTON
In some cases, the Skyscan clock may not receive the WWVB signal due to atmospheric
disturbances or hard to reach locations such as inside malls. In this case, please use the
Manual Time Set button, located at the back of the clock to manually set the time. To do
this:
1.
Press and hold the Manual Set button.
2.
The minutes and hour hands will fast-forward.
3.
Keep holding the Manual Set button until the time is set as required.
4
Release the button.
