La Crosse M84282 User manual

Wireless Color Weather Station
Model: M84282
DC: 071117
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Table of Contents
Button Function Explanation ...............................
Setup ..............................................................
Settings Menu ..................................................
Fahrenheit | Celsius ...........................................
LCD Features ....................................................
Backlight HI-LO-OFF ..........................................
Set Alarm ........................................................
Activate | Deactivate Alarm ................................
Snooze ............................................................
USB Charge Port ...............................................
Weather Forecast Icons ......................................
MAX | MIN Daily Temperatures ............................
Heat Index and Dew Point Temperature ................
Sensor Channels ...............................................
Sensor Search ..................................................
Low Battery Icon ..............................................
Position Outdoor Sensor .....................................
Restart ............................................................
Visit Us on Social Media .....................................
Care and Maintenance .......................................
Warranty and Support .......................................
Specications ...................................................
FCC Statement ................................................
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Setup
1. Install 2-AAA batteries into the VG-STG-T sensor.
2. Insert the 5.0 volt power cable into a wall outlet, then into the
side of the station.
Optional: Insert 3-AAA batteries into the back of the station.
4. Keep sensor and weather station within 5 feet for at least 15
minutes after installing batteries. This allows the sensor and station
to sync properly and ensures a strong connection.
5. After 15 minutes, place sensor in desired location (position
sensor page 8).
6. Program the station in the settings menu.
Button Function Explanation
For better programming instructions, please note these terms for
button use:
• Press: Press and release the designated button.
• Hold: Hold the button for 3 seconds then release the button.
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Note: Press the TX button inside the battery cover of the sensor to
force a signal transmission.
Power
Cable
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA

Settings Menu
1. Hold the SET button to enter settings menu.
2. Press the + or - button to adjust the ashing values.
3. Hold the + or - buttons to adjust quickly.
4. Press the SET button to conrm adjustments and move to
the next item.
Settings menu order:
• Format: 12Hr | 24Hr
• Hour
• Minutes
• Year
• Month
• Date
12Hr | 24Hr Set Hour Minutes
Set Month Set Date
Set Year
Fahrenheit | Celsius
Press the -/C/F button
to select Fahrenheit or
Celsius temperature
display.
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LCD Features
AM | PM
Percent Humidity
Low Battery Icon
Fahrenheit | Celsius
Forecast Icons
Channel Number
Snooze
Alarm
Backlight HI-LO or OFF-ON
• When operating with the power cable, press and release the
LIGHT button on the back of the station to adjust the backlight.
• Intensity Levels: HI | LO
• Hold the LIGHT button for 2 seconds on the back to turn the back-
light OFF. Hold LIGHT button again to turn backlight ON.
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Set Alarm
1. Hold the ALARM button to enter alarm set menu.
2. Press the + or - button to adjust the ashing values
(Hours then Minutes)
3. Hold the + or - buttons to adjust quickly.
4. Press the ALARM button to conrm, and move to the next item or
exit.
• Press the ALARM button to view alarm time.
• Press and release the ALARM button to activate the time alarm
(bell icon showing).
• Press and release the ALARM button again to deactivate the time
alarm (bell icon not showing).
• When active, the alarm bell icon will show.
• When not active, the bell icon will disappear.
Activate | Deactivate Alarm
• Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to silence the alarm for 10 minutes.
• The Zz will ash above the time.
• Press any button except SNOOZE to stop the alarm for 1 day.
Snooze
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Charge a smart phone, camera, or other USB
device when operating with the power cable.
• Connect your external device’s USB
charging cable (not included) to the
USB charging port.
• Charging times will vary.
USB Power Output: 1 amp maximum
current. Charge 1 amp devices or devices that
are self-regulating.
USB Charging Port
Weather Forecast Icons
Sunny
Partly Sunny
Clouds
Rain
T-Storm
MAX | MIN Daily Temperatures
• Press the MAX/MIN button once to view indoor/outdoor MAX records.
• Press the MAX/MIN button twice to view indoor/outdoor MIN records.
• While in MAX or MIN mode, hold the MAX/MIN button for 3 seconds to
reset the MAX/MIN values to current readings.
MAX Records MIN Records
Note: The MAX and MIN values reset automatically at midnight.
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• The forecast icons are determined by the station's barometric
pressure reading. Please allow 7-10 days for barometric calibration.
• Five forecast icons use changing atmospheric pressure to predict
weather conditions for the next 12-hours with 70-75% accuracy.

Sensor Channels
• Your station can read two additional VG-STG-T sensors.
• Additional sensors sold separately:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/vg-stg-t
1.Set additional sensors to channel 2 or channel 3 and insert batteries.
2.Hold the CH button on the station for 3 seconds to search for new
sensors.
3. Press and release the TX button on each sensor.
• Press and release the CH button to view sensors on different
channels.
• The numbers 1, 2, or 3 will indicate the sensor channel.
Search for Outdoor Sensor
• Hold the CH button to search for the outdoor sensor.
• The outdoor temperature area will ash dashes while searching. And
the station will continue this search for up to 3 minutes if no signal
can be found.
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Heat Index and Dew Point Temperature
• Press the HEAT/DEW button once to view Heat Index.
• Press the HEAT/DEW button twice to view Dew Point.
Heat Index Dew Point

Restart
When the outdoor readings show dashes:
• First, press your CH button to be sure you are on the correct channel
• Bring the sensor in the house ve feet from the station.
• Remove batteries from all sensors, as well as the batteries and the
AC adapter from the station. Press any button 20 times.
• After 15 minutes insert batteries into the sensor, as well as batteries
and the AC adapter into the station.
• Wait 15 minutes to establish a strong connection. Place the sensor
outside in a shaded location within 196 ft (open air) of the station.
The Low Battery Icon indicates when batteries need replacement in the
station or sensor.
• Low battery icon is displayed by the outdoor humidity, replace
the batteries in the outdoor sensor.
• If the icon is displayed near the indoor temperature, replace the
batteries in the station.
Low Battery Icons
• 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 wireless transmission range to the weather station is
over 196 feet (60 meters) in open air, not including walls or oors.
• Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically.
Position Outdoor Sensor
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• The outdoor readings will appear on screen once the connection is
established.
• It is recommended to keep the sensor and station together for at
least 15 more minutes before moving the sensor to its mounted
location.

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• 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 installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment when it is not used for an extended period
of time.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.
Care and Maintenance
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:
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Warranty and Support
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