La Crosse C86371 User manual

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The Wireless Color Forecast Station features atomic time, weather forecast, indoor and outdoor
temperature/humidity as well as heat index and dew point, on a stylish, colorful, and easy to read display.
It has a USB charging port to charge your smartphone or other device. Transmission range of over 200
feet (60 meters) in open air, from transmitter to forecast station.
Wireless Color Forecast Station
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INITIAL SETUP
Step 1: Insert the included 5-volt AC power adapter into forecast station and then into wall outlet.
Step 2: Insert 3 new “AA” batteries (not included) into the forecast station. Observe the correct polarity.
Step 3: Insert 2 new “AA” batteries (not included) into the outdoor transmitter. Observe the correct
polarity. The red LED will flash when transmitting.
Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
RESTART:
If the outdoor temperature is not displayed after 3 minutes, unplug the AC adapter and remove
batteries from the forecast station & transmitter for 15 minutes.
Return to Step 1 above.
ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH:
The LCD backlight and USB charging port will momentarily turn off while the station searches for the
atomic signal. After the initial search, this station will only search for the atomic signal after midnight.
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Instruction Manual
Five
Forecast
Icons
Time,
Alarm,
Month,
Date +
Weekday
Outdoor Temperature ºF/ºC,
Humidity RH %
+ Channel Indicator
Indoor Temperature ºF/ºC
+ Humidity RH%
TX14TH

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Table of Contents
Wireless Color Forecast Station 1
Initial Setup 1
Table of Contents 2
Features 3
Power the Forecast Station 3
A/C Power Adapter 3
Batteries 3
Install Batteries in the TX14TH Transmitter 4
LCD Screen 4
Function Buttons 5
Program Menu 5
WWVB ON/OFF 5
Time Zone 6
Daylight Saving Time Indicator 6
12-hour or 24-hour Time Format 6
Set Time 6
Set Calendar 6
Fahrenheit/Celsius 6
Alarm Set 7
Deactivate Alarm 7
Snooze Alarm 7
USB Charge Port 7
Backlight 7
A/C Power Adapter 8
Batteries 8
Weather Forecast Icon 8
Min/Max Temperature Data 8
View Min/Max 8
Reset Min/Max 9
Heat Index 9
Dew Point Temperature 9
Low Battery Icon 9
Use Multiple Outdoor Transmitters 9
Channel Scroll 10
WWVB Radio-controlled Time 10
WWVB Reception Icon 10
Manual Signal Search 10
Care and Maintenance 11
Position the Outdoor Transmitter 11
Outdoor Temperature/Humidity Flashes 12
Position the Forecast Station 12
Specifications 12
Indoor 12
Outdoor 12
Humidity 12
Power Requirements 12
Battery Life 12
Dimensions 12
Warranty Information 13
FCC Statement 13

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Features
•Atomic time and date (auto sets)
•12/24 hour time with snooze alarm and alarm icon
•Charge devices with USB charging port
•Calendar display: month, day, date
•Heat index and dew point
•Forecast: sunny, partly sunny, cloudy, rainy and stormy
•12 hour forecast based on changing barometric pressure
•IN / OUT temperature (°F / °C)
•IN / OUT humidity (%RH)
•MIN / MAX records (24-hour readings)
•Time zone selection: Atlantic Time (AST), Eastern Time (EST), Central Time (CST), Mountain Time
(MST), Pacific Time (PST), Alaskan Time (AKT) and Hawaiian Time (HAT)
•Light up the forecast station with a press of a button using battery power OR continuous light using
the AC adapter with ON / OFF option
•LCD light dimmer for nighttime use
•Low battery icon for forecast station and sensor
•Sits on desktop or tabletop
•3 "AA" Alkaline batteries (not included) OR optional 5.0V AC adapter (included)
Power the Forecast Station
The forecast station can be powered by the 5-volt a/c adapter or batteries.
A/C Power Adapter
Insert enclosed 5-volt a/c power adapter into a wall outlet, then into the forecast station.
Batteries
1. Remove battery cover: Slide tab to the right and pull out to remove battery cover.
2. Install three fresh AA batteries according to the polarity markings.
Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
Do Not Mix Alkaline, Lithium, Standard, or Rechargeable Batteries
NOTE: If the forecast station does not display indoor temperature after 60 seconds, remove adapter and
batteries, and wait for at least 60 seconds before repeating the setup process.
Battery
Compartment

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Install Batteries in the TX14TH Transmitter
1. Slide the battery cover down, then lift off the back of the TX14TH transmitter.
Note: Be careful not to break the tabs on the battery cover.
2. Confirm the channel selector switch is on channel 1.
3. Insert two new AA batteries into the transmitter.
4. Observe the correct polarity (see marking inside battery compartment).
5. Keep transmitter 5-10 ft. from the forecast station during setup.
6. After 15 minutes, if the outdoor temperature shows on the forecast station,
move the outdoor transmitter outside to a shaded location within range of the forecast station.
LCD Screen
The LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time, calendar, weather forecast,
indoor data, and outdoor data.
Function Buttons

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Button
Press and Release Functions
Hold 3-5 seconds
SET
Move through program menu Confirm
setting.
Enter program menu, set time,
date, etc.
ALARM
View Alarm
Activate/Deactivate Alarm
Alarm set
+/RCC
1 step forward (setup)
Search for WWVB signal
Fast advance (setup)
-/°C/°F
Select temperature in °C/° F
1 step backward (setup)
Fast backward (set)
MIN/MAX
1-time MAX values
2-times MIN values
Resets all MIN / MAX values
HEAT/DEW
1-time Heat Index
2-times Dew Point
CH
Switch channels
(when using multiple transmitters)
Search for remote transmitter
LIGHT HI/LO
HOLD ON/OFF
Dim backlight for night time.
Turn continuous backlight
ON or OFF (a/c adapter)
LIGHT/SNOOZE (top)
Activates backlight when using only
batteries.
Trigger snooze alarm
Program Menu
The SET button will move through the items in the program menu. The +/RCC or -/°C/°F button will
change these values.
WWVB reception ON or OFF
Time Zone (Seven Time Zones)
Daylight Saving Indicator
12/24 hour time format
Manual time set (Hour, Minutes)
Calendar set (Year, Month, Date)
WWVB Reception ON/OFF
The WWVB time reception defaults to ON. To turn the WWVB reception OFF:
1. Hold the SET button for 5 seconds.
2. WWVB and ON will flash.
3. Press and release the +/RCC or -/°C/°F button to turn this OFF.
4. Confirm with the SET button and move to the Time Zone.
Time Zone
This forecast station offers seven time zones listed in letter format (default is EST):
1. EST will flash.
2. Press and release the +/RCC or -/°C/°F button to select a different Time Zone.
3. Confirm with the SET button and move to Daylight Saving Indicator.
Daylight Saving Time Indicator
DST will default to the ON position as most of the country observes the DST change. This should be in
the ON position all year long. If you live in an area does not observe the DST change, switch this to the
OFF position.
WWVB
ON