La Crosse Technology 617-1485v2 User manual

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Model: 617-1485v2
Instruction Manual
DC: 121818
ATOMIC ALARM CLOCK
AC Power Jack
HX13-0501500-AU-001
BACK
VIEW
USB Charge Port
AAA

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Get Started
1: Insert 5.0 volt AC adapter into the wall then into the back of
the alarm clock.
2: Insert 2 new AAA Alkaline batteries (not included) into the
alarm clock. Observe the correct polarity.
Restart: If there is no indoor temperature data after 60 seconds,
unplug the AC adapter and remove batteries from the alarm clock,
press any button 20 times. After 15 minutes, return to # 1 above.
LCD Features
Adjust Backlight HI/LOW/OFF
For constant backlight use A/C adapter:
•Press the HI/LOW/OFF button to adjust the backlight.
Battery power only:
•Press the HI/LOW/OFF button and backlight will come on for
10 seconds when operating on battery power.
•Backlight will not stay on with battery operation only.
Low Battery Icon
When the icon is displayed in below the moon phase,
replace batteries in the alarm clock.
Indoor
Temperature
+ Trend
indicators
Atomic Time Moon Phase
Indoor
Humidity
+ Trend
indicators
Low Battery
Icon
WWVB
Tower
Weekday, Month & Date

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Set Time & Calendar
1. Hold the SET button to enter time set mode.
2. Press the +or -buttons to adjust values.
3. Press the SET button to confirm adjustments and move to the
next item.
Setting order:
1. WWVB time signal (On/Off)
2. Time Zone - 7 time zones
3. DST (Daylight Saving Time On/Off)
4. 12/24 hour time format
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date
Press the SET button to exit, or wait 20 seconds without pressing
buttons to return to the normal time display.
Fahrenheit/Celsius
•Press the °F/°C button to select temperature readings in
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
USB Charging Port
NOTE: This is a power-output charging port. It does not provide
power to the alarm clock.
Charge a smart phone, camera or other devices when the alarm
clock is plugged into a power outlet with the included 5.0V AC
adapter.
•Connect your external device’s USB
charging cable (not included) to the USB
charging port.
•Charging times will vary.
•USB Power Output: 1A maximum current.
•Charge 1A devices or devices that are
self-regulating.

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Set Time Alarm
Setting the alarm and activating the alarm are separate actions.
1. Hold the ALARM button for 5 seconds to enter alarm time set
mode.
2. The letters “AL” will replace the seconds and the alarm hour
will flash.
3. Press the ALARM button to confirm and move to the minutes.
4. Press the +or -buttons to adjust the alarm minutes.
5. Press the ALARM button to confirm. After 5 seconds the clock
will default to regular time mode.
Activate/Deactivate Time Alarm
•Press the ALARM button once to enter alarm mode.
The letters “AL” will replace the seconds
•Press the ALARM button again to activate the alarm.
Once activated, the bell icon appears.
•Press the ALARM button again to deactivate the
alarm. The bell icon will disappear.
Snooze (Silences alarm temporarily)
•When alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to silence the
alarm for 10 minutes.
•The snooze icon Zz will flash.
•In snooze mode, press the ALARM button to stop alarm for
one day.
Note: The alarm is crescendo sound. The alarm will sound for 2
minutes and then shut off completely if no buttons are pressed.
Alarm
Bell Icon
Normal Time Display Alarm Mode

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Temperature/Humidity Trend Indicators
The temperature (2°F / 1°C) and humidity (1% RH) trend
indicators update every 30 minutes or less.
•Temperature has risen in the past 3 hours.
•Humidity has risen in the past 3 hours.
•Temperature has not changed in the past 3 hours.
•Humidity has not changed in the past 3 hours.
•Temperature has fallen in the past 3 hours.
•Humidity has fallen in the past 3 hours.
Manual WWVB Atomic Time Search
•Hold the -button to start or stop a WWVB signal search.
•WWVB Icon will flash when searching.
For information about WWVB visit:
www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm
ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH:
The LCD backlight and USB charging port will momentarily turn off
while the station searches for the atomic signal. The alarm clock
will start searching at UTC 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00.；
If there is no WWVB reception, the alarm clock will search the
WWVB time signal every 2 hours until the WWVB time is received.
After reception, this alarm clock will only search for the atomic
signal after midnight.
Position Alarm Clock
•Position the alarm clock three feet from the electrical outlet
and six feet from other electronics for best WWVB reception.
•Have the front or back of the alarm clock facing Colorado.

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Moon Phase
The moon phase is based on the Gregorian calendar and the
year, month and date set (manually or by the WWVB signal). Most
Internet moon phase calculations are based on the lunar calendar.
Specifications
Indoor:
Temperature Range: +32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Humidity Range: 10% to 99% RH
Power:
Atomic Alarm Clock: 5.0V A/C power adapter (included)
AC6 Adapter number: HX13-0501500-AU-001
Battery backup: 2-AAA, IEC, LR3 batteries ( not included)
Battery Life:
Battery Backup: Battery life is over 24 months when using
the AC adapter for primary power
USB:
Output: 1 Amp maximum current
(charging cable not included)
Dimensions:
Atomic Alarm Clock:5.56" L x 2.2" D x 3.33 " H
(141.2 x 55.8 x 86.4 mm)
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including
styrene, which is known in the State of California to cause cancer. For
more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
New Waxing First Waxing Full Waning Last Waning
Moon Crescent Quarter Gibbous Moon Gibbous Quarter Crescent

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Care and Maintenance
•Do not mix old and new batteries
•Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
•Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable
for the intended use.
•Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
•Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to
battery installation.
•Ensure the batteries are installed with regard to polarity (+ and -).
•Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
•Promptly remove expired batteries.
•If the alarm clock is not working properly, change the batteries and/or
check the A/C cord connection.
Warranty and Support Information
La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time
warranty (from date of purchase) on this product relating to
manufacturing defects in materials & workmanship.
Before returning a product, please contact our friendly
customer support with questions or visit our online help
(manuals and FAQS):
Phone: [phone]
Online Product Support:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
Product Registration:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register
View full warranty details online at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf
Warranty Address:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2830 S. 26th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Such
changes or modifications could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.
All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in any form, even
in part, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical
process without the written permission of the publisher.
This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is
regularly checked and corrections are included in subsequent editions. We
disclaim any responsibility for any technical error or printing error, or their
consequences. All trademarks and patents are recognized.
Canada Statement
This device complies with CNR Industry Canada license -exempt devices.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.