La Crosse Technology W85746-BHG User manual

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Model: W85746-BHG
Instruction Manual
DC: 050316
DIGITAL ATOMIC WALL CLOCK
Table of Contents
Initial Setup............................................................................................2
LCD Features ..........................................................................................3
Buttons (back view)..............................................................................3
Set Time, Date, etc...............................................................................3
Fahrenheit/Celsius Temperature Display..........................................4
Time Alarm..............................................................................................4
Activate/Deactivate Alarm...................................................................5
Snooze .....................................................................................................5
Weather Forecast Icons........................................................................5
Weather Trend Arrows..........................................................................6
Low Battery indicator............................................................................6
Temperature Trend Arrows..................................................................6
Outdoor Sensor Reception...................................................................6
Restart .....................................................................................................7

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Atomic Time Search-WWVB ................................................................7
Position Clock .........................................................................................7
Position Outdoor Sensor.......................................................................7
Specifications..........................................................................................8
Care and Maintenance..........................................................................9
Warranty and Support Information ...................................................9
FCC Statement.....................................................................................10
Initial Setup
1. Insert 2 new AA batteries (not included) into the TX141v2
sensor. Observe the correct polarity. The red LED will flash
when transmitting.
2. Insert 2 new AA Alkaline batteries (not included) into
the clock. Observe correct polarity.
3. After 5 minutes, place the sensor outside in a shaded
location. Maximum range is 300 feet (91 meters) open air.
Note: If the outdoor Temperature area shows dashes after 3
minutes, remove the batteries and start from step 1.

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LCD Features
Buttons (back view)
Set Time, Date, etc.
1. Hold the °F/°C button to enter time set mode.
2. Press the +or - button to adjust values.
3. Press the °F/°C button to confirm adjustments and move
to the next item.
Settings order:
1. WWVB Reception
2. Time Zone
3. DST Indicator,
4. 12/24 Hour Time Format
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date Note: Day of the week sets automatically.
Radio-
controlled
Time + Alarm
Indoor
Temperature
Trend Arrows +
Forecast Icons
Weekday +
perpetual
Calendar
Outdoor
Temperature
+ Trend
Arrows
ALARM SNOOZE
-+
°F/°C

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1. WWVB On/Off 2. Time Zone 3. DST Indicator
4. 12Hr/24Hr Time 5. Hours 6. Minutes
9. Year 10. Month 11. Date
Press the °F/°C button to exit or wait 20 seconds to exit.
Fahrenheit/Celsius Temperature Display
Press the °F/°C button to select Fahrenheit or Celsius
temperature display.
Time Alarm
1. Hold the ALARM button to enter alarm time set mode.
2. The letters AL will appear in the weekday area.
3. Use the +or - buttons to adjust values.
4. Press the ALARM button to confirm adjustments and move
to the next item.
1. Hours 2. Minutes
DST
WWVB

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Activate/Deactivate Alarm
•Press the ALARM button once to view alarm time.
•Press the ALARM button again to activate the alarm.
Bell icon appears.
•Press the ALARM button again to deactivate the alarm.
The bell icon disappears.
Snooze
•Press the SNOOZE button to silence alarm for 10 minutes.
•Zz will show.
•When 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.
Weather Forecast Icons
The unit predicts weather condition of the next 12-hours based
on the change of atmospheric pressure. The weather forecast is
about 70-75% correct. As weather conditions cannot be 100%
correctly forecasted we cannot be responsible for any loss
caused by an incorrect forecast.
The Icons shown forecast the weather in terms of getting better
or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy as each icon
indicates.
INTELLIGENT WEATHER FORECAST
This clock learns. Please allow 7-10 days weeks for barometric
calibration. This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for
your location.
SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY CLOUDY RAINY STORMY
(Raindrops blink)

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Weather Trend Arrows
Rising Pressure.
Weather is Expected
to Improve.
Steady Pressure.
Weather is Expected
to Stay the Same.
Falling Pressure.
Weather is Expected
to Worsen.
Low Battery indicator
Low battery icon indicates low battery for clock or sensor.
•When displayed in Outdoor Temperature section, replace
batteries in the outdoor sensor.
•When displayed in Indoor Temperature section, replace
batteries in the clock.
Temperature Trend Arrows
The temperature (2°F/1°C) trend indicators update every 30
minutes or less.
•Temperature has risen in the past 3 hours.
•Temperature has not changed in the past 3 hours.
•Temperature has fallen in the past 3 hours.
Outdoor Sensor Reception
•When the signal is successfully received from the
outdoor transmitter, this icon will be solid.
•This icon will flash when searching for the outdoor
transmitter signal.
•If reception is not successful, the icon will not be shown in
LCD.

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Restart
Restart: If the outdoor temperature shows dashes, remove
batteries from the digital clock & sensor and press any button
20 times. After 15 minutes, return to Step 1 under Initial
Setup.
Atomic Time Search-WWVB
•Hold the – button to start or stop the atomic time
signal search.
•WWVB Icon will flash
For information about WWVB visit:
www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm
Position Clock
The clock has a pullout stand to sit on a desk or table, or
hanging holes to wall mount.
•For best WWVB reception orientate the clock with the front
or the back facing Ft. Collins, Colorado.
•Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as
cordless phones, gaming systems, televisions, microwaves,
routers etc.
•Place within range of the outdoor sensor.
•The maximum transmitting range in open air is 300 feet (91
meters). Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco,
concrete, and large metal objects can reduce the range.
Position Outdoor Sensor
•Mount the outdoor sensor on a north-facing wall or in any
well shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
•The maximum transmitting range to the clock is over 300
feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls.
WWVB
Icon

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Specifications
Indoor:
Temperature Range:
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Interval:
About every 30 seconds
Outdoor:
Temperature Range:
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Alkaline Batteries:
-20°F to 140°F (-28.8°C to 60°C)
Lithium Batteries:
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
NOTE:
Temperatures below - 20°F (-28.8°C) require
Lithium batteries in the outdoor sensor.
Distance: Over 300 ft. (91 meters)
RF 433MHz (open air)
Interval:
About every 30 seconds
Power:
Clock 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
TX141v2 Sensor: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Battery Life:
Clock
Battery life is over 12 months when using
reputable battery brands
TX141v2 Sensor: Battery life is over 24 months when using
reputable battery brands for both Alkaline and
Lithium batteries
Dimensions:
Clock: 11” W x 1.1” D x 8.54” H
(280 x 28 x 217 mm)
TX141v2 Sensor:
5.08” H x 1.58” W x 0.83” D
(129 x 40.13 x 21mm)

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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 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 correctly with regard to polarity
(+ and -).
•Remove batteries from equipment when it is not to be used for an
extended period.
•Promptly remove expired batteries.
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
Protected under U.S. Patents:
5,978,738 | 6,076,044 |RE43903

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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 modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
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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.
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