Oregon Scientific JM889N User manual

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Oregon ScientificTM JUMBO RF CLOCK
with Indoor Thermometer
(JM889N/JM889NU)
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................ 2
Key features ....................................................................... 2
Front view ........................................................................ 2
Back view ........................................................................ 3
LCD display symbols ....................................................... 3
Safety and care instructions ............................................. 4
Safety precautions ........................................................... 4
Caring for your product .................................................... 4
Getting started ................................................................... 4
Unpacking the product ..................................................... 4
Batteries .......................................................................... 5
Placement of unit ............................................................. 5
Indoor temperature display .............................................. 6
Toggling between seconds/day-of-week display ............. 6
Radio reception .................................................................. 6
Radio reception description ............................................. 6
Enabling/disabling radio reception ................................... 7
To set the clock manually ................................................. 7
Language options ............................................................ 8
Alarm functions .................................................................. 8
Basic functions ................................................................ 8
Displaying alarm time ...................................................... 8
Adjusting the alarm time .................................................. 9
Activating / deactivating the alarm ................................... 9
Reset hole ........................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting guide .................................................... 10
Specifications ................................................................... 11
Warnings ........................................................................... 11
Additional resources ....................................................... 12
EC-Declaration of conformity.......................................... 12

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Jumbo RF
Clock with Indoor Thermometer as your product of choice. This
device is designed to give you many years of reliable service,
including the following conveniences:
• Radio-Controlled Calendar Clock*
• Indoor Temperature Display
• Daily Alarm
*Automatically synchronizes the current time and date when
it is brought within range of the radio signal MSF60 generated
from Rugby, England (model JM889NU) or DCF77 generated
from Frankfurt, Germany for Central Europe (model JM889N).
In addition to providing step-by-step instructions for this product,
this manual contains important safety and care information.
Read the manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place in case
you need to refer to it.
KEY FEATURES
1. Main LCD Display
Displays current time and RF signal reception indication
2. Seconds/Day-of-Week Display
Can select between seconds or day-of-week display
3. Current Date/Alarm Time Display
Can select between current date or alarm time display
4. Indoor Temperature Display
Displays currently monitored indoor temperature
Front View
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Back View
LCD Display Symbols
Icon Description Explanation
Radio Reception
Signal
Indicates the condition of radio reception.
Low Battery Appears when power is low.
Alarm-on Appears when alarm is activated.
Alarm Time
Indicator
Appears when alarm time is displayed.
5. Wall-Mount Recess Hole
For mounting the unit to a wall
6. Alarm Button
To display and adjust alarm time
7. Clock Button
To manually adjust current time and date
8. Reset Hole
Returns all settings to default values.
9. button
Used to adjust settings down one notch or to enable/disable
RF radio reception
10. button
Used to adjust settings up one notch or to enable/disable
RF radio reception
11. Battery Compartment
The unit uses 2 AA/UM-3 1.5V batteries for power.
12. Table Stand
Can be pulled out and used to stand the unit on a flat surface
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SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Precautions
Please observe the following safety precautions when setting
up and using this product.
• LCD panel - The LCD panel is made of glass, and may
break if the unit is dropped or impacted.
• Heat sources - Keep the product away from heat sources
such as radiators, stoves, heaters, and other
heat-generating products.
• Water and moisture - Do not use the product in or near
water or in high moisture areas such as a bathroom.
Caring for your Product
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this
product, please observe the following guidelines.
• Cleaning - Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning
agents, benzene, thinner, or aerosols.
• Ventilation - The vents and other openings are designed
for ventilation, and should not be blocked or covered.
Blocking the vents can cause the product to overheat, and
can damage the unit.
• Repair - Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the
circuitry by yourself. Contact the retailer or a qualified
repairman if the product requires servicing. Only use
replacement parts that are recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this
may cause damage.
GETTING STARTED
Unpacking the product
When you unpack your clock, make sure to keep all the packing
materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport or
return it for servicing.
In the box, you will find:
Clock unit Batteries User manual

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Batteries
When using the product for the first time, please note
that the batteries have already been installed in the unit.
To operate, locate the clear plastic battery tab inside the
battery compartment and remove it.
To load the batteries:
Diagram Instructions
1. Locate the battery compartment.
2. Install the batteries by matching the correct
polarity. Always use the correct battery type
(2 UM-3 AA-sized 1.5V batteries).
Warning: Reversing the polarity may
damage the product.
Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery
mark ( ) is shown, the display is dim, or the display does not
illuminate when the power is on. Replace all the batteries at the
same time - it is dangerous to mix old and new batteries.
Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on
how to dispose of used batteries. Used batteries can be
harmful to the environment, and should not be thrown out with
household trash.
Placement of Unit
You can either mount the main unit on a wall or make it stand
on a flat surface.
Method Instruction Diagram
Table
Stand
The unit is already equipped with a Table
Stand. Simply pull out the Table Stand
and rest the main unit on a flat surface.
Wall
Mount
The main unit can be mounted onto a wall
using a No. 6 screw (3.0mm).
a) Position and nail the screw into the
place where you would like to hang
your main unit.
b) Leave ample space between the wall
and the screw head while testing to
make sure the nail is secure.
c) Fit the unit’s Wall-Mount Recess Hole
onto the screw head.
NOTE
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Indoor Temperature Display
Soon after the clear plastic battery tab has been removed, the
unit immediately reads and displays the surrounding indoor
temperature.
Toggling between Seconds/Day-of-Week Display
To toggle between displaying seconds or day-of-week on the
LCD screen, press the CLOCK button.
RADIO RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its calendar clock
automatically once it is brought within range of the radio signal.
When the unit is receiving the signal, the Radio Reception
symbol with start to blink. Generally, complete reception takes
around 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the signal.
Radio Reception Description
Radio Reception Description
Reception can be affected by a number of factors. For
best reception, place the device away from metal objects and
electrical appliances. Other causes for signal interference
include electrical transmission tower, steel reinforced
construction, and metal siding. Reception is ideal when placed
near a window.
Even though there are areas that may have more difficulty in
receiving a signal, the Atomic Clock contains accurate quartz
movement and will retain precise timing if the signal is missed
on a rare occasion.
Strong reception of radio clock signal.
Weak reception of radio clock signal.
No reception of the radio clock signal.
Receiving the radio clock signal.
Radio Reception is disabled.
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Enabling/Disabling Radio Reception
To manually disable the reception of the RF signal, press and
hold the [UP ] and [DOWN ] buttons simultaneously for
2 seconds until the Radio Reception symbol completely
disappears.
To enable the reception again, press and hold [UP ] and
[DOWN ] buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The Radio
Reception symbol will blink and the unit will search for the RF
signal automatically.
TO SET THE CLOCK MANUALLY
To adjust the clock settings manually without automatic
RF synchronization, remember to disable the Radio Reception
first. Press once or press and hold the [UP ] or [DOWN ]
buttons to adjust the value of each setting.
NOTE
Diagram Instructions
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button for 2 seconds.
2. Adjust the current month. Press CLOCK when done.
Diagram Instructions
3. Adjust the current date. Press CLOCK when done.
4. Choose the language displayed for the day-of-week.
Press CLOCK when done.
5. Choose the current day-of-week. Press CLOCK when
done.
6. Adjust the current hour. Press CLOCK when done.
7. Adjust the current minute. Press CLOCK when done.
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Language Options
The main unit can display the week-
day in five different selectable lan-
guages.
ALARM FUNCTIONS
Basic Functions
Your product can also be used as
an alarm clock.
1. When the alarm goes off, you
can turn it off by pressing
ALARM.
2. The alarm will automatically
stop ringing after 1 minute.
But after 8 minutes, the alarm
will sound again unless
ALARM is pressed.
Symbol Language
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Displaying Alarm Time
By default, the unit’s LCD screen displays the current date and
month. To display the alarm time instead:
1. LCD screen displays the current date and month.
2. Press the ALARM button.
3. The currently set Alarm Time is now displayed.
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Adjusting the Alarm Time
To adjust the Alarm Time, make sure that the Alarm Time is
currently displayed on the LCD screen.
1. Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds.
2. Adjust the hour of the Alarm Time. Press ALARM when
done.
3. Adjust the minute of the Alarm Time. Press ALARM
when done.
4. Adjusted Alarm Time now displayed.
Activating / Deactivating the Alarm
Diagram Instructions
Diagram Instructions
1. LCD screen displays Alarm Time. If is displayed,
the alarm is enabled. Otherwise it is disabled.
2. Press ALARM button to enable or disable the alarm.
RESET HOLE
If the clock behaves strangely or
stops responding, insert and press
a blunt stylus into the clock’s Reset
Hole. The clock will then be reset
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for
problems you may encounter. If your device is not operating as
you think it should, check here before arranging for servicing.
Radio antenna not
displayed on LCD
screen.
The RF signal
cannot be
received.
Obstacles (either
electromagnetic
interference or
objects) are
barring the signal
from reaching the
main unit.
Move the unit
away from any
sources of
interference,
including other
electronic devices.
Batteries of the
unit are low.
Check LCD
Display of the unit.
Install new
batteries into the
unit.
Problem Symptom Check This Remedy
Problem Symptom Check This Remedy
Clock time is not
correctly set.
No radio signal
reception.
Electromagnetic
interference or
objects are barring
reception.
Orientation or
placement of main
unit is not optimum
for receiving the
RF signal.
Place the main unit
far away from PCs,
phones, and other
electronic
equipment.
No Alarm Alarm does not
sound.
Alarm is disabled. Turn on the alarm
setting.
Operation Not
Normal
Certain functions
do not perform.
Device requires
reset.
Reset the unit with
a blunt stylus
pressed against
the RESET Hole.
displayed
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
Width x Height x Depth 234mm x 220mm x 23mm
Weight 426g (without batteries)
Radio frequency:
System DCF77 (JM889N) or
MSF60 (JM889NU)
Display:
Time format 24 Hour (JM889N) or
12-Hour AM/PM (JM889NU)
Date format DD-MM
Day-of-week display In English, French, German,
Spanish, and Italian
Clock accuracy +/-0.5 second per day
(when RF is disabled)
Alarm:
Alarm Duration 1 minute
Power:
Power supply 2 x UM-3 / AA 1.5V batteries
Operating environment:
Operation temperature -5.0°C to +50.0°C
Temperature resolution 0.1°C
Default temperature unit °C
WARNINGS
To ensure you use your product correctly and safely, read these
Warnings and the entire user manual before using the product.
The warnings given here provide important safety information
and should be observed at all times.
WARNINGS
• Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Contact
the retailer or our customer service department if it
requires servicing.
• Take precautions when handling all battery types. They
can cause injuries, burns, or property damage as a
result of contact with conducting materials, heat,
corrosive materials or explosives. Remove the batteries
before storing the product for long periods of time.
• The product is a precision instrument. Never attempt to
take this device apart. There is a serious danger of
powerful electric shocks.
• Do not immerse the device in water.
• Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed
electronic circuitry of the device as there is a danger of
electric shock should it become exposed.
• Take special care when handling a damaged
LCD display, as the liquid crystals can be harmful to
your health.
• Do not use or store the device, including the remote
sensor, in locations that may adversely affect the product
such as rain, snow, desert, and magnetic fields.

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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE
1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as intended and the following standards have been
applied:
Safety of information technology equipment
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive)
Applied Standard EN 60950: 2000
Electromagnetic compatibility
(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
Applied Standards EN 301 489-3: 2002
Additional information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 73 / 23 / EC, the EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EC and carries the CE marking
accordingly.
Carmelo Cubito
Agrate Brianza (MI) / Italy January 2004
EC Mandatory of Manufacturer
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EC countries, Switzerland CH
And Norway N
• Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals. The use
of radio frequency products can cause malfunctions in
the control devices of other equipment.
• Do not subject the product to impact or shock.
• Check all major functions when the device is unused for
a long period of time. This is to ensure its full operation.
Maintain a regular internal testing and cleaning of your
device.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more
about your product and other Oregon ScientificTM products
such as digital cameras, hand-held organizers, alarm clocks,
and weather stations. The website also includes contact
information for our customer service department, in case you
need to reach us.
© 2004 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.