La Crosse 404-1235UA-SS User manual

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Model: 404-1235UA-SS
Instruction Manual
DC: 110515
14” ULTRATOMIC WALL CLOCK
Welcome! Thank you for buying the UltrAtomic clock with
exceptional Atomic time reception.
Get Started-Atomic Time
1: Slide the Time Zone switch to your time zone.
PT = Pacific, MT = Mountain, CT = Central, ET = Eastern
2: Slide the DST switch to the ON or OFF position.
3: Insert two or four fresh “C”, LR14 1.5 volt batteries according to
the polarity markings.
+ C -
+ C -
+ C - + C -
+ C -
+ C -
Use two or four
“C” batteries

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Important: When batteries are installed, the hands will move to
4 o’clock, 8 o’clock, or 12 o’clock position and search for the
Atomic Time signal.
•If successful, the hands will move to the time received for the
time-zone selected.
•If not successful, the hands will stay either at 4 o’clock 8
o’clock or 12 and the movement will continuously keep trying
to receive the Atomic Time.
Position Clock
•For the best reception, please place clock on a wall that faces
Ft. Collins, Colorado.
•Signal reception is at its peak when there is only one wall or
window between the clock and the outside.
•The antenna is best positioned for signal reception when the
front or back of the clock faces Colorado.
•Choose a location six feet or more from electronics such as
cordless phones, wireless gaming systems, televisions,
microwaves, routers, baby monitors, etc., which can prevent
signal reception.
•Large office buildings, schools, or hospitals may not receive
the WWVB time signal in every room.
•Metal roofs on buildings may interfere with reception.
Note: We recommend that you change the batteries every 24
months to maintain accuracy. Remove the battery when the clock
will not be in use for an extended period.
Optional Settings
ECO-Mode
Eco-mode is a battery saving feature that stops the second hand
at 12:00, between the hours of 11pm-5am.
•Eco Mode switch ON: Second hand does not
move between 11pm and 5am. Hour and Minute
hands move.
•Eco Mode switch OFF: the second hand runs
constantly.
ECO Mode
ON
OFF

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Atomic Time with Custom Time Zone Selection
This clock allows you to select more than the
four selectable time zones with CUSTOM ET.
1. Slide the Time Zone switch to CUSTOM ET.
2. Press and release the SET button to
advance the time in one hour increments.
3. The clock will keep time in the new time
zone selected.
WWVB Atomic Time Signal
For information about WWVB, visit:
www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm
Daylight Saving Time:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology and WWVB
encode a special DST “bit” in the WWVB transmission for DST.
Your clock will read this information and automatically advance the
hands one hour in the spring and eleven hours in the fall.
Arizona
•If you live in an area that does not recognize DST, you must
slide the DST switch OFF.
•To reactivate the DST program simply slide the switch to the
ON position.
Q-Mode-Manual Set Time
On rare occasions, the clock may not be able to receive Atomic
time because of the strength of the signal or the geographic
location. In this case, the clock can be set manually and used as
a regular Quartz wall clock.
1. Set DST switch to the OFF (Q-Set).
2. Set Time Zone switch to the Q-MODE.
Note: The movement will move to 4 o’clock 8 o’clock or 12
o’clock position and stop.
Sleep
PT
MT CT ET Q-Mode
Custom

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Q-Mode
Q-Run
Q-Set
DST
ON
OFF
3. Hold the SET button to set the time quickly
4. Press and release the SET button to change the time slowly.
5. When time is set, slide the DST switch to ON (Q-RUN)
position.
6. The second hand will start running from 12:00 and the clock
will keep time as manually set.
Troubleshooting
The wonderful advantage of owning an UltrAtomic clock is that it is
virtually trouble free. When the clock receives a clear atomic time
signal, it will set itself perfectly. If it does not receive an atomic
time signal, consider the following:
•Batteries – The clock must have a fresh batteries to receive
and process the time signal. Low batteries are indicated when
the Hour and Minutes hands run as usual but the second hand
stops at the 6.
•Location – Try a different location, ideally near a window. Your
clock should be at least six feet from computers, TVs, air
conditioners, other atomic clocks and other electrical
appliances that cause interference.
•Weather – Electrical storms between you and Colorado during
the night will interfere with the WWVB signal.
Set

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Function of Movement/Switches
Set Button
•Use the SET button to set hours and minutes when button
2 is set to Q-Set, and button 3 is set to Q-Mode.
•When ET(Custom), it is used to select other time zones:
(UTC+0h toUTC-11h).
DST/Q-Mode slide switch
•Atomic Time select DST on/off.
•In Quartz clock mode, it is used to choose Quartz
run/Quartzset.
Time Zone 6-position slide switch
•Sleep = sleep mode
• PT/MT/CT/ET, Atomic time (4 time zone selection)
• ET(Custom) Atomic time mode
(Custom TimeZone selection with SET button)
•Q-Mode,Quartz clock mode (manual set)
Eco Mode slide switch
•Atomic mode, to choose ECO function on/off.
Specifications
Operating Temperature: 23°F to 131°F (-5°C to +55°C)
Power Requirements: 2 or 4 “C” LR14 batteries
Battery Life: over 3 years with reputable battery
Brands
1
2
4
3
1
2
3
4

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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 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 correct polarity (+and -).
•Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for
an extended period of time.
•Remove expired batteries promptly.
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 and
FAQS:
Phone: [phone]
Online Product Support: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
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View full warranty details online at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf
Warranty Address: Protected under U.S. Patent:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd RE43903
2830 S. 26th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601