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Ambient Weather RC-8487 ClearView Radio Controlled 

Travel Alarm Clock with Indoor Temperature User Manual 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

1.

 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

 

2.

 

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2

 

2.1

 

Display Features ..................................................................................................................... 2

 

2.2

 

Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 3

 

2.3

 

Powering Up ........................................................................................................................... 3

 

2.3.1 Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) .............................................................................................. 4

 

3.

 

Clock Display .................................................................................................................................. 5

 

4.

 

Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 5

 

4.1

 

Daylight Time Zone Settings .................................................................................................. 5

 

4.2

 

Time Zone, Time and Date Settings ....................................................................................... 5

 

4.3

 

Setting the Alarm Time........................................................................................................... 7

 

4.4

 

Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions ................................................................................. 8

 

4.4.1

 

Alarm Function .................................................................................................................. 8

 

4.4.2

 

Snooze Function ................................................................................................................. 8

 

4.5

 

Automatic Backlight .............................................................................................................. 8

 

4.6

 

Temperature Units of Measure ............................................................................................... 8

 

4.7

 

Manual RCC Synchronization ................................................................................................ 8

 

5.

 

Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 8

 

5.1 Measurement Specifications ......................................................................................................... 8

 

5.2 Power Consumption ...................................................................................................................... 9

 

6.

 

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................... 9

 

7.

 

Liability Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................ 9

 

8.

 

FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................ 9

 

9.

 

Warranty Information .................................................................................................................... 10

 

 

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Introduction 

Thank  you  for  your  purchase of the  Ambient  Weather  RC-8487  ClearView Radio Controlled  Travel 
Alarm Clock with Indoor Temperature. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for 
installation,  operation  and  troubleshooting.  To  download  the  latest  full  sized  manual  and  additional 
troubleshooting tips, please visit: 

http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/rc8487

 

Summary of Contents for RC-8487

Page 1: ...8 4 4 1 Alarm Function 8 4 4 2 Snooze Function 8 4 5 Automatic Backlight 8 4 6 Temperature Units of Measure 8 4 7 Manual RCC Synchronization 8 5 Specifications 8 5 1 Measurement Specifications 8 5 2 Power Consumption 9 6 Troubleshooting Guide 9 7 Liability Disclaimer 9 8 FCC Statement 9 9 Warranty Information 10 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather RC 8487 ClearView Ra...

Page 2: ...Figure 2 No Description No Description 1 ALARM ON OFF slide switch Slide UP to turn ON alarm Slide DOWN to turn OFF alarm 7 UP button In Set mode press to increase a value Press and hold to change value rapidly 2 SNOOZE LIGHT button Press to turn on the backlight for five 8 RESET button Restore to factory default ...

Page 3: ...tep to the next setting or press and hold for two seconds to save the settings and return to normal time mode 11 Battery compartment Accommodates 2 x AA batteries 6 ALARM button In normal time mode press and hold for two seconds to enter alarm time setting mode In Set mode press to save exit Set mode 2 2Parts List QTY Item 1 Clock Frame Dimensions LxWxH 3 8 L x 3 5 H x 1 3 D 1 User Manual 2 3 Powe...

Page 4: ...nt Wait at least one week before contacting Ambient Weather The RCC is a shortwave signal originating near Fort Collins Colorado and travels thousands of miles by bouncing off the ionosphere The signal is better at night due to solar interference during the daytime The farther you are from Colorado the weaker the signal Urban environments can also affect the signal strength 2 Locate the Clock at n...

Page 5: ...programmed to automatically switch when daylight saving time is in effect Your clock will display DST Note Arizona does not observe daylight savings time If you live in Arizona and DST is in effect you will need to change your time zone to P for Pacific 4 2 Time Zone Time and Date Settings Operation Display While in Normal Time Mode Press and Hold the CLOCK button for two seconds to enter the time...

Page 6: ...key to decrease Press and hold to increase or decrease rapidly Press the CLOCK key again do not hold and the day will flash Press the up arrow key to increase Press the down arrow key to decrease Press and hold to increase or decrease rapidly Press the CLOCK key again do not hold and the 12 Hour Format AM PM will flash Press the up arrow key to change between 12 hour and 24 hour format Press the C...

Page 7: ...seconds Press the CLOCK key again do not hold and the language will flash Press the up arrow key to change between GB English FR French DE German ES Spanish and IT Italian Press the CLOCK key to save and exit the time and date settings mode Figure 5 4 3 Setting the Alarm Time Operation Display While in Normal Time Mode Press and Hold the ALARM key for two seconds to enter the alarm settings mode T...

Page 8: ...h With the bell icon flashing the crescendo alarm will sound four times every 5 minutes The alarm will beep for one minute if no keys are pressed and it will sound again the next day 4 5 Automatic Backlight The backlight will automatically turn on in low light conditions using a light sensor on the top of the clock Slide the LIGHT ON OFF switch to ON position and the backlight will turn on in low ...

Page 9: ...he User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information The specifications of this product ma...

Page 10: ...ing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Ambient LLC for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a Ambient LLC The original dated bill of sale must b...

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