La Crosse WT-8112U-BK User manual

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Model: WT-8112U-BK
Instruction Manual
DC: 122314
Solar Powered Atomic Digital Clock
Solar
panel
Atomic Time +
Alarm
Indoor
Temperature,
Humidity, Weekday
+ Month & Date
1-AA
Batteries
Rechargeable
Battery
Included
Foldout
Stands
Wall Hang
Hole
SET + ALM SNZ
Front
Back
Buttons

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Get Started (rechargeable batteries)
Step 1: Insert the 1 "AA" Rechargeable Alkaline batteries
(included) into the clock. Observe the correct polarity.
Note: This clock requires 1 battery. There is a “filler battery
shell” in the place. Please leave this filler in place.
Step 3: Next, slide the battery switch to the SOLAR position
(Right).
Step 4: The clock will search for the WWVB time signal for up
to 10 minutes. Do not set the time until after the
WWVB search.
Restart: If the indoor temperature is not displayed after 30
seconds, remove battery from the clock and move battery
switch to the LEFT position. Press any button on the clock 20
times. After 15 minutes, return to Step 1 above.
IMPORTANT: If the solar panel is facing a permanent
strong light source (e.g. on top of a refrigerator with
halogen lamp), please switch the clock to alkaline battery
mode to avoid over-charging the re-chargeable alkaline
battery.
Setup with Standard Alkaline Batteries
Step 1: Insert the 1 "AA" Alkaline batteries (not included) into
the clock using the polarity markings inside.
Step 2: Leave the battery switch to the ALKALINE BATTERY
position (LEFT).
WARNING: Do NOT recharge the Solar-rechargeable
batteries (included) outside of this product because it will
damage the batteries and other charging devices.
SWITCH RIGHT
(SOLAR OPERATION)
(SOLAR-RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES)
Slide switch to RIGHT position
once solar-rechargeable
batteries are inserted and
insulator tab is removed
SWITCH LEFT
(START-UP / RESET)
(STANDARD ALKALINE)
Slide switch to LEFT
position before (1) start-up
/ reset or (2) any type of
battery replacement.

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Set Time, Date, 12/24 Hour, and Temperature Units
1. Press the SET button to enter time set mode,
confirm adjustments and move to next item.
2. Press the +button to adjust values.
Settings order:
1. Time Zone
2. Daylight Saving Indicator
3. Language
4. Hour
5. Minutes
6. Year (2 digit)
7. Month
8. Date
9. Weekday
10. 12/24 Hour Format
11. Fahrenheit/Celsius
12. Solar Mode (power save feature)
Press SET to exit, or wait 30 seconds without pressing buttons
to return to the normal time display.
Solar Mode
Solar Mode is a “green” setting that reduces power
consumption (display will go blank in low light), by monitoring
and reacting to available lighting conditions.
Note: This setting can be turned OFF in the program menu.
When the solar mode setting is ON:
The surrounding brightness is checked every 5 seconds.
LCD will automatically turn OFF if the environment is too
dark.
LCD will automatically turn ON if the environment is bright
enough.
No information will be displayed when the LCD is OFF, but
all the settings and operations will remain, except for the
temperature and humidity measurements.
If the solar mode setting is OFF:
LCD will remain ON regardless of brightness of the
environment.
This clock has time zones
from GMT 0 to +/-12h
North American time zones
-4
ATL
Atlantic
-5
EST
Eastern
(default)
-6
CST
Central
-7
MST
Mountain
-8
PST
Pacific
-9
ALA
Alaska
-10
HAW
Hawaiian
Languages
US
English
F
French
E
Spanish
d
German
SET
+

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Stop Mode
If the clock is placed in a dark environment for 72 hours
continually, it will go to the stop mode:
Stop mode is the most power saving condition.
The indoor solar display will not operate and the LCD will
turn OFF.
Press any button to wake up the indoor solar display and re-
activate the transmission with the solar transmitter.
Set Alarm Time
1. Hold ALM to enter Alarm set mode.
2. Press +to adjust values.
3. Press ALM to confirm adjustments and move to
next item.
Setting order: 1. Hour, 2. Minutes
Press ALM to exit, or wait 5 seconds without pressing buttons
to return to the normal time display.
Deactivate/Activate ALM
Press ALM once to deactivate the alarm.
The alarm icon will disappear.
Press ALM once to activate the alarm.
The alarm icon will appear.
Snooze
Press SNZ to silence an active alarm for 10 minutes.
The alarm icon will flash.
Press any button to stop the alarm for 24 hours.
Replace Battery
1. Remove the included solar rechargeable battery.
2. Slide the battery switch to the LEFT to select the alkaline
battery. This help discharge power.
3. Insert a new battery into the compartment, observing the
correct polarity.
4. Replace battery cover
The RX battery symbol indicates the clock battery
is low.
Alarm
Icon
ALARM
+
SNZ

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Rechargeable Battery: Place clock under a lamp (solar
panels up) for 24 hours to charge. (Do not place in battery
charger)
Standard Alkaline Battery: Replace with a fresh battery.
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 correctly with regard to polarity (+and -).
Remove batteries from equipment with is not to be used for an extended
period of time.
Remove expired batteries promptly.
Do not expose to extreme temperature, vibration or shock.
Clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents.
The clock is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
The clock is not to be used for medical purpose or for public information. It
is intended for home use only.
The specifications of this product may change without prior notice.
Improper use or unauthorized opening of housing voids warranty.
Specifications
Indoor:
Temperature Range
14.1F to 139.8F (-9.9C to +59.9C)
Indoor Humidity Range
20%RH to 95%RH
Power:
Clock
1-AA, IEC, LR6 battery
(Solar Rechargeable battery included)
Battery Life:
Clock
Over 18 months
Dimensions:
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

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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
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.
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.
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