wireless doorbells and wireless home entertainment equipment may interrupt the transmission signal
temporarily.
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In areas of extreme low temperatures, re-locate the remote sensor indoors and use a remote sensor wire. The
sensor wire is not included with the unit and can be purchased separately by contacting Springfield Precision
Instruments at 1-888-809-3284. Plug the sensor wire into the remote and route the wire through a nearby
window. Be sure to plug in the wire securely.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Setting the Radio Controlled Clock
After battery installation and after the remote sensors have been registered, the unit will automatically begin
searching for the RC clock signal. When the unit is searching for the signal, you will see the
▲
icon in the upper
left corner of the LCD display. The unit can be manually activated to search for the RC clock signal. Push and
hold the RCC/PMCE button for 2-3 seconds until you see the
▲
icon.
Time Zone Selection
Press the RCC/PMCE button to select your desired time zone.
Important Note:
You can not use the MODE button or enter your clock, calendar, alarm settings if the base station is searching for
the WWVB signal (the
▲
icon is showing at the top left of the display). If the icon is showing, press RCC/PMCE
once and the icon will no longer displayed. After you have completed entering the settings, press and hold
RCC/PMCE for 2-3 seconds until the signal icon is once again displayed.
Mode Button
Press the MODE button to scroll through the various displays. Starting from the normal time display, press MODE
to view alarm time 1, alarm time 2, DST (Daylight Savings Time) on/off, return to normal time. If the display is in
any mode other than normal time and no buttons are pushed, within 20 seconds the LCD display will revert to the
normal time display.
Daylight Savings Time
If you live in an area that observes Daylight Savings Time, you can set your clock to automatically adjust to the
time change.
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In normal time display, press the MODE button 3 times to observe the DST on/off status.
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Press the SET/AL button for 2-3 seconds to turn DST on or off. When it is set to ON, the unit will adjust for
daylight savings time.
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Press MODE to return to the normal display.
Manual Setting of the Clock and Calendar
Once your RC clock receives the WWVB time broadcast, it will automatically adjust itself to the correct time.
Depending on your location, it may take several hours for the signal to be received at the base unit. Follow these
instructions to set the time manually while the base station is searching for the signal. If you are in an area that
does not receive the WWVB broadcast, your clock will operate as a normal non-RC digital clock.
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Press the SET/AL button for 3-4 seconds until the seconds are flashing.
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Press UP or DOWN to set the seconds to -0-.
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Press SET/AL and the hours will be flashing.
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Press UP or DOWN to set the hours.
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Press SET/AL and the minutes will be flashing.
