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Introduction 

Thank  you  for  your  purchase  of  the  Ambient  Weather  Radio  Controlled  Analog  Wall  Clock.  The 
following user guide provides step by step instructions for operation and troubleshooting. 

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Quick Start Guide 

 

1.

 

Remove locking pin before use (Figure 1). 

2.

 

Set Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time switch (Section 7). 

3.

 

Insert the battery. 

4.

 

Hang the clock on the wall. 

5.

 

Wait 24-48 hours for the correct time to set. 

 

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Overview 

The  radio  controlled  wall  clock  (RCC)  updates  time  and  date  automatically  using  a  radio  receiver 
from the atomic time transmitted from Fort Collins, CO, USA (WWVB). 
 
This signal is shortwave, and travels thousands of miles by bouncing off of the ionosphere. The signal 
is best received at night when there is no solar interference. 
 
The  radio  controlled clock never requires setting,  and automatically  adjusts to daylight  savings time 
(DST). This feature can be overridden for locations that do not observe DST (examples, Arizona and 
Hawaii). 
 
Features include: 

 

Hour, minute and second hands 

 

Automatic daylight savings time update and leap year observation 

 

Four time zone settings (Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern) 

 

Long battery life 

 

The radio controlled reception is attempted every two hours, and generally is successful at night. Just 
one successful synchronization per day is sufficient to accurately set the clock to the second. 

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Important Notes 

Before using this product, please read the following :

 

1.

 

Read these instructions – All operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 

2.

 

Operate and store in a dry location.    Do not operate outside. 

3.

 

The product must be protected against electromagnetic fields, static electrical fields, extreme 
temperatures, and moisture. 

4.

 

Clean only with soft damp cloth. 

5.

 

Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other device 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. 

6.

 

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has 
been damaged in any way, such as liquid has been spilled or the device has been exposed to 
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 

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Страница 1: ...ick Start Guide 2 3 Overview 2 4 Important Notes 2 5 Installation 3 6 Controls 3 7 Battery Installation and Initial Operation 4 8 Mechanical Deviation Adjustment 5 9 Setting the Time Manually 5 10 Forced Radio Resynchronization 5 11 Maintenance 6 12 Specifications 6 13 Glossary of Terms 6 14 Troubleshooting Guide 6 15 Liability Disclaimer 7 16 Warranty Information 8 17 Disposal 8 ...

Страница 2: ...ve DST examples Arizona and Hawaii Features include Hour minute and second hands Automatic daylight savings time update and leap year observation Four time zone settings Pacific Mountain Central Eastern Long battery life The radio controlled reception is attempted every two hours and generally is successful at night Just one successful synchronization per day is sufficient to accurately set the cl...

Страница 3: ...hly wash with soap and water If in the eyes rinse thoroughly with cool water Immediately seek medical attention 2 Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries 3 Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries 4 Batteries should be removed from the device if not used for a long pe...

Страница 4: ...ountain C Central E Eastern 3 AA Battery Compartment 7 Daylight Savings Time Observation OFF for Arizona 4 Manual Clock Set Same as 8 8 Manual Clock Set Same as 4 Figure 1 7 Battery Installation and Initial Operation 1 Reference Figure 1 Enter the Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time DST as outlined in Table 1 Cities Time Zone Hours from GMT Daylight Savings Time DST 1 Pacific Time P 8 ON 2 Mountai...

Страница 5: ...will resynchronize from 1 52 to 1 58 If the minute hand deviates within two minutes it will automatically adjust If the minute deviates more than two minutes the clock hands will align to 12 00 and attempt resynchronization 9 Setting the Time Manually If reception is not available the clock date and time can be set manually To set manually press and hold the M SET button Figure 1 for three seconds...

Страница 6: ...e hour near the start of spring and are adjusted backward in the autumn RCC A radio controlled clock is a clock that is synchronized by a time code bit stream transmitted by a radio transmitter connected to a time standard such as an atomic clock WWVB WWVB is a NIST time signal radio station near Fort Collins Colorado WWVB is the station that radio controlled clocks in most of North America use to...

Страница 7: ...me zone is set properly in the clock settings Avoid closed in areas Closed in areas such as basements are not recommended The clock is off by increments of an hour Check your Time Zone and DST Settings Make sure your time zone and DST switches are set properly The clock does not respond to commands Press the reset button on the back of the clock 15Liability Disclaimer Reading the User manual is hi...

Страница 8: ... products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your Ambient LLC product to a Ambient LLC for replacement or repair Ambient LLC will pay reasonable return shipping charges to the owner of the product Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified...

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