Oregon Scientific RM818PA User manual

Cool Atomic Projection Clock
with Animated Projection
Model : RM818PA
User Manual
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USER MANUAL CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................. 2
Key Features ............................................................ 2
Front View .............................................................. 3
Back View .............................................................. 4
LCD Display Symbols ............................................ 5
Safety and Care Instructions .................................. 5
Sa ety Precautions ................................................. 5
Caring or Your Product ......................................... 5
etting Started ......................................................... 6
Unpacking the Product .......................................... 6
Batteries ................................................................. 6
Adaptor .................................................................. 7
Atomic Clock ............................................................ 7
Atomic Clock Reception ......................................... 7
Turn Atomic Clock On / O .................................... 8
Setting the Clock Manually ..................................... 8
Clock Mode ............................................................ 8
Clock Setting Mode ............................................... 8
Selecting a Language ............................................ 9
The Alarm Function ............................................... 10
Basic Functions ................................................... 10
Displaying the Alarm Time ................................... 10
Setting the Alarm Time ......................................... 10
Activating / Deactivating the Alarm ...................... 11
The Snooze Function ............................................. 11
The Projector Function .......................................... 12
Activating the Projector ........................................ 12
Animation Speed Setting ..................................... 12
Animation On / O Setting ................................... 12
The Vibrating Wake-up Device (Optional) ............ 13
The Backlight ......................................................... 13
The Reset Hole ....................................................... 13
Troubleshooting uide .......................................... 14
Basic Functions ................................................... 14
Specifications ......................................................... 14
Warnings ................................................................. 15
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 16
FCC Statement ....................................................... 16
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you or selecting the Oregon Scienti icTM
RM818PA Cool Atomic Projection Clock with Animated
Projection as your product o choice.
This device is designed to give you many years o reliable
service, including the ollowing conveniences:
•Atomic calendar clcok
• Daily dual alarm with 8-minute Snooze
• Vibrating wake-up device (optional)
Keep this manual handy as you use your new
product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions,
sa ety and care in ormation, technical speci ications and
warnings you should know. Read the manual thoroughly,
and keep it in a sa e place in case you need to re er to it.
KEY FEATURES
The desktop dual-band radio-controlled clock with
animated time projection eatures:
1. Atomic clock unction.
2. Time, alarm status and animation projection on your
wall or ceiling.
3. Auto-calendar rom 2000 to 2099 in DM or MD
ormat.
4. Days o the week in 5 languages (English, German,
French, Italian and Spanish).
5. Daily dual alarm with 8-minute Snooze unction.
6. Backlight.
7. Projection image reverse switch or 180 degrees
(upside down).
8. Optional eature or wireless wake-up vibrating
device.
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FRONT VIEW
The Cool Atomic Projection Clock with Animated
Projection eatures:
1. Projection Unit
• The projector can swivel 180 degrees back and to
the ront.
2. Main LCD Display
• Displays current time, date and atomic clock signal
reception indicator
3. SNOOZE / LI HT button
• Press to activate projection and backlight or
5 seconds.
4. ALARM button
• Press to toggle between Alarm 1, Alarm 2 and
Calendar mode.
5. ON / OFF button
• Press to activate / deactivate the alarm unction.
6. CLOCK button
• Press to toggle among Clock Seconds / Calendar,
Clock Day-o -the-Week / Calendar, Clock-zone
O set / Calendar.
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1. Battery compartment
• The unit uses 2 AAA / UM-4 1.5V batteries or power.
2. Adaptor slot
3. Reset hole
• Returns all settings to de ault values.
4. UP button
• Press and hold or 2 seconds to enable and start
the Atomic clock unction when in normal mode.
• Press to increase the lashing item by 1 in Setting
mode.
5. DOWN button
• Press and hold or 2 seconds to disable the atomic
clock unction when in normal mode.
• Press to decrease the lashing item by 1 in Setting
mode.
6. PROJECTION ON button
• Press to activate projection and backlight or
5 seconds.
• Press to enable continuous projection with AC
adaptor connected.
BACK VIEW
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LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS
1. Atomic Clock Reception Signal - indicates the
condition o atomic clock signal
2. Clock Time
3. Alarm
4. Alarm Time
5. Animation speed - Can select ast or slow.
6. Low Battery - Appears when power is low.
7. Time Zone Indicator
8. Alarm-on - Appears when alarm is activated.
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SAFETY & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the ollowing sa ety precautions when
setting up and using this product.
• LCD panel - The LCD panel is made o glass,
and may break i the unit is dropped.
• Heat sources - Keep the product away rom 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.
CARIN FOR YOUR PRODUCT
To ensure you receive the maximum bene it rom using
this product, please observe the ollowing guidelines:
•Cleaning - Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid
cleaning agents, benzene, thinner, or aerosols.
•Ventilation - The vents and other openings are
designed or 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
modi y the circuitry by yoursel . Contact the
retailer or a quali ied repairman i the product
requires servicing. Only use replacement parts
that are recommended by the manu acturer.
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• Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD
display as this may cause damage.
ETTIN STARTED
UNPACKIN THE PRODUCT
When you unpack your product, make sure to keep all
the packing materials in a sa e place, in case you need
to later transport or return it or servicing.
The ollowing items should be included in this package:
• Clock unit
• Batteries (2 x UM-4 AAA-sized 1.5V)
• User manual
BATTERIES
To load the batteries:
1. Locate the battery compartment.
2. Install the batteries by matching the correct
polarity. Always use the correct battery type
(2 x UM-4 AAA-sized 1.5V batteries).
WARNIN Reversing the polarity may damage the
product.
Replace the batteries whenever the low battery
icon 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.
NOTE
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ADAPTOR
By plugging in the adaptor, the projector will project the
time on the wall or ceiling continuously.
When the unit is receiving the signal, the atomic
clock signal reception icon will start to blink Generally,
complete reception takes around 2 to 10 minutes,
depending on the strength o the signal.
ATOMIC CLOCK RECEPTION DESCRIPTION
NOTE
STRON SI NAL WEAK SI NAL NO SI NAL
ATOMIC CLOCK
This product is designed to synchronize its calendar clock
automatically with the U.S. atomic clock in Boulder,
Colorado, once it is brought within range o the radio signal.
No reception
o atomic
clock signal.
Strong reception
o atomic clock
signal.
Weak reception
o atomic clock
signal.
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Even though there are areas that may have more
di iculty in receiving a signal, the atomic clock contains
accurate quartz movement and will retain precise timing
i the signal is missed on a rare occasion.
Reception can be a ected by a number o
actors. For best reception, place the device away rom
metal objects and electrical appliances. Other causes
or signal inter erence include electrical transmission
tower, steel rein orced construction, and metal siding.
Reception is ideal when placed near a window.
NOTE
TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON / OFF
To manually enable the reception o the atomic clock:
Press and hold the UP button or 2 seconds until the
atomic clock reception symbol appears and lashes.
To manually disable the reception o the RF signal:
Press and hold the DOWN button or 2 seconds until
the atomic clock reception symbol disappears.
SETTIN THE CLOCK MANUALLY
To adjust the clock settings manually without automatic
atomic clock synchronization, remember to disable the
atomic clock reception irst.
To set the clock manually there ore:
1. Press and hold the DOWN button or 2 seconds
until the atomic clock reception signal disappears.
2. Press and hold the CLOCK button to enter the clock-
setting mode. Then use the UP or DOWN button to
adjust the value o each setting.
CLOCK MODE
The Clock mode has 3 types o display:
a) HH_MM_SS / Calendar
b) HH_MM_Day-of-the-Week / Calendar
c) HH-MM-ZONE OFFSET / Calendar
Press the CLOCK button to toggle between the
three modes.
CLOCK SETTIN MODE
To set the time:
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button or more than
2 seconds.
2. Press the CLOCK button two more times. (Use the
UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the hour).
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HOUR-SETTIN MODE
3. Press the CLOCK button once more to set the
minutes. (Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust
the minutes).
MINUTE-SETTIN MODE
4. Press the ALARM button to exit the set mode.
To select the time zone:
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button or 2 seconds.
The time-zone o set hour digits will blink. Use
the UP and DOWN buttons to select your time zone
(-8 / -7 / -6 / -5 represents the 4 U.S. time-zones
Paci ic / Mountains / Central / Eastern respectively)
2. Press the ALARM button to exit the set mode.
TIME ZONE SETTIN MODE
To select time ormat:
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button or 2 seconds.
2. Press the CLOCK button once again.
3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the time
ormat (whether 12-hour to 24-hour ormat).
4. Press the ALARM button to exit the set mode.
NOTE
TIME FORMAT SETTIN MODE
To set the current date:
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button or 2 seconds.
2. Press CLOCK our more times.
3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the year.
4. Press the CLOCK button to set the date ormat by
using the UP and DOWN buttons.
5. Press the CLOCK button to set month using the
UP and DOWN buttons.
6. Press CLOCK again to set the date, and then press
ALARM button to exit the set mode.
DATE FORMAT SETTIN MODE
MONTH SETTIN MODE
YEAR-SETTIN MODE
The order o the lashing items is: U.S. time-zone
setting, 12 / 24hr ormat, hour, minute, year, DM<MD,
month, day, language, exit clock setting mode.
SELECTIN A LAN UA E
The main unit can display the weekday in ive di erent
selectable languages: English, German, French, Italian
and Spanish.
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The three squiggly lines indicate "on" or the
optional vibrating wake up device.
SETTIN THE ALARM TIME
Press and hold the ALARM button or 2 seconds to
enter the Alarm Setting mode.
To adjust the alarm time, make sure that the alarm time
is currently displayed on the LCD screen. (To do this,
press the ALARM button).
I you do not press any button, the alarm will
automatically stop ringing a ter 2 minutes.
DISPLAYIN THE ALARM TIME
By de ault, the unit's LCD screen displays the current
date and month.
To display the alarm time instead:
Press the ALARM button.
DIFFERENT ALARM MODES
To choose a language:
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button or 2 seconds.
2. Press CLOCK eight times.
3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the
language.
4. Press the CLOCK button once more to exit the set
mode.
LAN UA E SETTIN MODE
Press the ALARM button or the PROJECTION
ON button to exit the Clock Setting mode. Any changed
item will be e ective a terward.
THE ALARM FUNCTION
BASIC FUNCTIONS
When the alarm sounds:
• The backlight will go on or 5 seconds;
• The projection will go on or 5 seconds;
• And i you have a vibration device, it will vibrate
or 1.5 minutes.
To turn o the alarm sound:
• Press any button.
NOTE
NOTE
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To set the alarm time:
1. Press and hold the ALARM button or 2 seconds.
2. Adjust the hour o the alarm time by using the UP
and DOWN buttons.
3. Adjust the minute o the alarm time by using the
UP and DOWN buttons.
4. Press the ALARM button when done.
5. Select the alarm types (sound only; vibration alarm
only or both) by using the UP and DOWN buttons.
6. Press the ALARM button when done.
The alarm time should now be displayed.
ACTIVATIN / DEACTIVATIN THE ALARM
To set the alarm on:
Press the ON / OFF button.
You will see the bell icon appear beside the
date on the lower hal o the LCD display. The irst bell
will turn on the alarm or Alarm #1. I you press the
ON / OFF button a second time, you will activate the
second alarm as well (as shown by the appearance o
the second bell icon beside the date but below the bell
icon or the irst alarm).
THE SNOOZE FUNCTION
While the alarm is ringing, press the SNOOZE / LI HT
button to stop the Alarm sound and enable the Snooze
unction.
When the Snooze unction is enabled, the Snooze alarm
will last between 8 and 9 minutes. Also, the snooze
unction will be disabled i 1) the clock time is changed;
2) or the ON / OFF button is pressed.
When the Snooze unction is enabled, the bell
icon will be lashing.
NOTE
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To turn on the projector:
Press the SNOOZE button to activate the projector
or 5 seconds.
I the AC / DC adaptor is plugged, press the
PROJECTOR ON and the projector will stay
continuously on. Press the PROJECTOR ON button
again to deactivate the continuous projection-on unction.
ANIMATION SPEED SETTIN
To enter to the projector setting mode:
1. Press the PROJECTOR ON button or 2 seconds.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select either ast
or slow animation.
3. Press the PROJECTION ON button to con irm.
The order o the lashing items is speed
high / slow, alarm animation on / o , exit project setting
mode.
ANIMATION ON / OFF SETTIN
To set the animation on:
1. Press and hold the PROJECTION ON button or
2 seconds.
2. Select the animation speed by using the UP and
DOWN buttons.
3. Press the PROJECTION ON button
4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select "On" or
"O ".
5. Press the PROJECTION ON button to con irm.
THE PROJECTOR FUNCTION
ACTIVATIN THE PROJECTOR
NOTE
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The animation eature will move the image o
the time, alarm on/o status and alarm time in a
cascading and random motion, which is pleasant to the
eye.
To lip the projected time upside down:
1. Press the SNOOZE / LI HT button.
2. While the projector is on, press the SNOOZE / LI HT
button again to lip the time.
3. To lip again, press the SNOOZE / LI HT button
again, etc.
THE VIBRATIN DEVICE (OPTIONAL)
The vibrating wake-up device receives a signal rom the
main unit and per orms a wake-up unction by vibrating.
It is designed to go under your pillow. You can purchase
the device separately.
NOTE
The device has a range o roughly 50 eet and has an
LED meter to show data transmission and battery
level.
The light on the vibration device will lash in red when
the battery is low, and the light will lash in green when
the battery power is ull.
The switch within the vibrating device can adjust to
alarm 1 or alarm 2, or both. Simply select the alarm time
when you want the device to wake you up.
The vibrating device is powered by two "AA"
1.5V alkaline batteries (included). It is also compatible
with rechargeable batteries (not included).
THE BACKLI HT
The user can press the SNOOZE / LI HT button at the
base o the unit to enable the backlight unction and the
backlight will be turned on and last or 5 seconds.
THE RESET HOLE
I the clock behaves strangely or stops responding, insert
and press a blunt stylus into the clock's Reset Hole. (This
is located on the back o the clock. Simply insert a blunt
stylus to reset the unit's settings).
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Check this: Electromagnetic inter erence or objects are
barring reception. Orientation or placement
o main unit is not optimum or receiving
the RF signal.
Remedy: Place the main unit ar away rom PCs,
phones, and other electronic equipment.
Problem: No alarm.
Symptom: Alarm does not sound.
Check this: Alarm is disabled.
Remedy: Turn on the alarm setting.
Problem: Operation is not normal.
Symptom: Certain unctions do not per orm.
Check this: Device requires reset.
Remedy: Reset the unit with a blunt stylus pressed
against the Reset hole.
SPECIFICATIONS
Width x Height x Depth:1.73 x 5.55 x 3.46 inches
(44 x 141 x 88 mm)
Weight: 0.32 lbs (146g) (without batteries)
TROUBLESHOOTIN UIDE
BASIC FUNCTIONS
This section includes a list o requently asked questions
or problems you may encounter. I your device is not
operating as you think it should, check here be ore
arranging or servicing.
Problem: Radio antenna is not displayed on the
LCD screen.
Symptom: The atomic clock signal cannot be received.
Check this: Obstacles (either electromagnetic
inter erence or objects) are barring the
signal rom reaching the main unit.
Remedy: Move the unit away rom any sources o
inter erence, including other electronic
devices.
Problem: Low-battery signal is displayed on the
LCD screen.
Symptom: Batteries o the unit are low.
Check this: Check LCD display o the unit.
Remedy: Install new batteries into the unit.
Problem: Clock time is not correctly set.
Symptom: No atomic clock signal reception.
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RF FREQUENCY WWVB-60
SYSTEM
Display:
HOUR FORMAT 12HR AM / PM OR 24HR
Date format User-selectable: DD-MM or MM-DD
Day-of-week display: In English, French, German,
Spanish, and Italian
Clock accuracy: +/-0.5 second per day (when RF is
disabled)
Alarm Duration: 2 minutes
Power supply: 2 x UM-4 / AAA 1.5V batteries
Operation temperature: 0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F)
WARNIN S
To ensure you use your product correctly and sa ely,
read these warnings and the entire user manual be ore
using the product.
The warnings given here provide important sa ety
in ormation and should be observed at all times.
WARNIN S
• Do not attempt to repair the product yoursel .
Contact the retailer or our customer service
department i it requires servicing.
• Take precautions when handling all battery types.
They can cause injuries, burns, or property
damage as a result o contact with conducting
materials, heat, corrosive materials or explosives.
Remove the batteries be ore storing the product
or long periods o time.
• The product is a precision instrument. Never
attempt to take this device apart. There is a
serious danger o power ul electric shocks.
• Do not immerse the device in water.
• Do not, under any circumstances, touch the
exposed electronic circuitry o the device as there
is a danger o electric shock should it become
exposed.
• Take special care when handling a damaged
LCD display, as the liquid crystals can be harm ul
to your health.
• Do not use or store the device, including the
remote sensor, in locations that may adversely
a ect the product such as rain, snow, desert, and
magnetic ields.
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NOTE
WARNIN
ABOUT ORE ON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscienti ic.com) to learn more
about Oregon Scienti ic products such as digital cameras;
MP3 players; children's electronic learning products and
games; projection clocks; health and itness gear; weather
stations; and digital and con erence phones. The website
also includes contact in ormation or our customer care
department in case you need to reach us, as well as
requently asked questions and customer downloads.
We hope you will ind all the in ormation you need on our
website, however i you'd like to contact the Oregon
Scienti ic Customer Care department directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscienti ic.com/service/support
OR
Call 949-608-2848 in the US.
For international enquiries, please visit
www2.oregonscienti ic.com/about/international/
de ault.asp
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 o the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the ollowing two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harm ul inter erence, and (2)
This device must accept any inter erence received,
including inter erence that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modi ications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible or
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and ound to
comply with the limits or a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 o the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harm ul inter erence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
requency energy and, i not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harm ul
inter erence to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that inter erence will not
occur in a particular installation. I this equipment does
cause harm ul inter erence to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
inter erence by one or more o the ollowing measures:
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
di erent rom that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician or help.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The ollowing in ormation is not to be used as
contact or support or sales. Please call our customer
service number (listed on our website at
www.oregonscienti ic.com, or on the warranty card or
this product) or all inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scienti ic, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Place,
Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
Fax No.: 1-503-684-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: RM818PA
Product Name: Atomic Projection Clock
Manu acturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in con ormity with Part 15 o the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the ollowing two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harm ul inter erence.
2) This device must accept any inter erence received,
including inter erence that may cause undesired
operation.
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