Oregon Scientific RM868PA User manual

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RADIO-CONTROLLED
PROJECTION CLOCK
MODELNO.:RM868PA
USER’SMANUAL
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchasing the RM868PA Radio-
controlled Projection Clock.
The Projection Clock is a compact, easy-to-handle device. It is
designed to automatically synchronize its current time and date
when brought within range of the U.S. Atomic Clock.
The Projection Clock also comes with features such as clock
projection, multilingual day-of-the-week display, back-light, dual
analog and digital displays of time and daily alarm with 8-minute
snooze function.

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DISPLAY BUTTONS
A DIGITAL CLOCK DISPLAY
B ANALOG CLOCK DISPLAY
CONTROL BUTTONS
C [MODE/SET] BUTTON
Changes the display mode or holds to enter the setting routine
D [ALARM] BUTTON
Sets the daily alarm function
E[
ZONE] BUTTON
Selectsamongthe4U.S.time-zones:Pacific,Mountains,Central
or Eastern
F[ ] BUTTONS
Change the value of a setting
G[
SNOOZE ] BUTTON
Activates the snooze function or turns on the back-light and
clock projection
H [RESET] BUTTON
Returns all settings to default values
I [PROJECTIONON] BUTTON
Used with power adapter to enable continuous projection
J[ ] [IMAGEROTATION] KNOB
90º (left or right) image rotation
K [180ºROTATION] BUTTON
Flips the projected image horizontally
L [FOCUS] KNOB
Adjusts the focus of clock projection
M 3VDCJACK
For AC power adapter installation
N WALL-MOUNT HOLE
O PROJECTOR
POWER
This unit can be operated by batteries or AC power alone as well as
both together.
Battery Installation:
TheunitusestwoAA-sized(UM-3)1.5Vbatterieswhichisinstalled
inthefactoryforyou. Pleaseremove the plastic cover before usage.
Should you need to change the battery,

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1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Insert two AA-sized (UM-3) 1.5V batteries as shown.
3. Press[RESET].
4. Replace the battery compartment door.
To install the adapter:
1. Insert adapter into jack at the bottom of the unit.
2. Plug the adapter into an electrical wall outlet.
Note: Make sure the voltage is correct.
When the power level of the installed batteries is low or when only
AC adapter is connected, the low battery indicator [ ] will light
up. In this case, replace or install with new batteries .
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE BACK-LIGHT
Press [ SNOOZE ] to turn on the back-light for 5 seconds.
HOW TO USE THE CLOCK PROJECTION
Theclockprojectionmakesiteasier for you to read the Current time
or Alarm time with alarm-on/off status at night. To use the feature,
1. Press [ SNOOZE ] to turn on the projection for 5 seconds. The
current time with alarm-on/off status ( [ ] on or off) will be
projected onto the surface the lens is facing.
2. To change to view the preset alarm time with its on/off status,
press [ SNOOZE ] when projection is already on.
3. Adjust the projected image as below.
Current Time &
Alarm-on/off Status Alarm Time &
Alarm-on/off Status

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Note: Make sure the [ PROJECTION ON ] switch is switched to the
back.
HOW TO USE THE PROJECTOR
WITH POWER ADAPTER
RM868PA comes with an AC power adapter. Use of the AC power
adapter is required for continuous projection.
Once the power adapter is in place, you can select to turn on the
projector for longer time (such as throughout the night) by sliding
the [ PROJECTION ON ] switch on. To turn off the projector, slide
the switch back.
If you have press [ SNOOZE ] to change the projected image to
Alarm time with its on/off status when projection is on, please note
that the projected image will automatically after 10 seconds return
to Current time with Alarm-on/off status.
Note that this switch can only be used with the power
adapter installed. For momentary projection, use the
[
SNOOZE
].
SECTION 2 THECALENDARCLOCK
DIGITAL & ANALOG DISPLAY MODES
Press [MODE/SET] to display the following in sequence:
Digital Analog
1) Current Time with Second
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Calendar
ProjectorFeatures
Feature Effect Instructions
Rotatesthe Tilt swivel projector to alter
Projector projection 180° the direction of projection
FOCUS Focusesprojection Rotate to focus projection
Knob
[ ] IMAGE Rotatesprojection Rotation of projection allows
ROTATION user to place clock in
knob convenientposition
180° Horizontally flips Flipsan image tomaintain
ROTATION the projection 180° an upright position
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2) Current Time with Weekday
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Calendar
3) Current Time with Weekday
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2nd zone-time
4) 2nd zone-time with Weekday
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2nd zone-time Calendar
To display the alarm clock and details, press [ALARM]. The daily
alarm time will appear in the lower line of the digital display as well
as the analog display.
ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION
When the unit is within range of its respective radio signals, its
radio-control mechanism will override all manual settings unless
radio reception is deactivated.
After battery installation, the unit will start to search for radio
signal automatically. Auto-synchronization with the U.S. Atomic
Clock can take up to 72 hours . When it is receiving radio signal, the
radio-reception icon will start to blink. A complete reception
generally takes about 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength
of the radio signal. After that, the periodical scanning will only
take a few seconds.
The antenna icon indicates the quality of reception.
STRONG
WEAK
NORECEPTION
RECEIVING
When the reception is complete, the radio-reception icon will
appear as [ ] and the received radio-controlled time will be
displayed accordingly.
Interference
Receptioncanbeaffectedbyanumberoffactors.Forbestreception,
place the device away from metal objects and electrical appliances.
Note: Interference from sources such as television sets can affect
the signal. It is unlikely that you will want or need to manually set
the Projection Alarm Clock. Should the need or desire to manually
set the clock arise, please see section: How To Set The Clock &
Calendar Manually .

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HOW TO ENABLE OR DISABLE
AUTO-RECEPTION
If you wish to disable the auto-reception of radio signal feature
while the unit is within range, press and hold [ ZONE ] button for
2 seconds. The radio-reception icon on the display screen will
disappear and the unit will NOT respond to radio signals.
To enable the feature again, press and hold [ ] for 2 seconds. The
radio-reception icon will be shown again and it will start blinking
to initiate reception automatically.
HOW TO SET THE CLOCK &
CALENDAR MANUALLY
1. Press and hold [MODE/SET] for 2 seconds.
2. Enter the 2nd time-zone offset hour using [ ] . You can select
between + 23 and - 23 hours. Hold down the button to rapidly
increase or decrease the value. Press [MODE/SET] .
3. Entertheclockformatusing [ ].Youcanselect12-houror24-
hour display.
4. Press[MODE/SET].
5. Enter the hours using [ ] . The hand of hour on the analog
display will be adjusted simultaneously.
6. Press[MODE/SET].
7. Enter the minutes using [ ] . The hand of minutes on
the analog display will be adjusted simultaneously.
8. Press[MODE/SET].
9. Follow the same pattern to set the year, date format (month-day
or day-month), month, day, and display language (English [E],
German[D],French[F],Italian[I]orSpanish[S])forday-of-the-
week.

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Day-of-the-week
Language Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
10.Press[MODE/SET] to save the changes andexit. If changes are
made during the process, the seconds will reset and start from
zero.
The unit will also save all changes and return to normal display
automatically after the unit has been left idle for a minute.
Todisplaythe4U.S.zone-times:Pacific(P),Mountain(M),Central
(C) or Eastern (E), press the [ ZONE ] button.
ABOUT THE ALARM
This unit is equipped with a daily alarm function.
To set the alarm,
1. Press [ALARM] to change both the digital and analog display
to the alarm-time display mode.
2. Press and hold [ALARM] for 2 seconds.
3. Use [ ] to enter the hours. The hand of hour on the analog
display will be adjusted simultaneously.
4. Press[ALARM].
5. Use [ ] to enter the minutes. The hand of minutes on
the analog display will be adjusted simultaneously.
6. Press[ALARM].
The alarm will be automatically activated. The [ ] icon will
appear. To activate or deactivate the alarm, press [ ] when the
alarm time is displayed.
HOW TO USE THE DAILY ALARM
An alarm will go off for 2 minutes in two-step crescendo patterns if
undisturbed. The [ ] icon will flash, the back-light and the clock
projection will be activated for 5 seconds. To mute the alarm, press
any key. Pressing [ SNOOZE ] will activate the snooze function.
SNOOZE FUNCTION
When the snooze function is activated, the alarm will be muted
temporarily and set off again after 8 minutes. To disable the snooze
function,press[ALARM].

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SECTION 3
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
THE RESET BUTTON
The [RESET] button is used to enhance synchronization of signals
after battery replacement or when the unit is operating in an
unfavorable way or malfunctioning. Use a blunt stylus to hold
down the button. All settings will return to their default values.
WALL-MOUNT OR TABLE-STANDING
This unit is designed specially so that you can adjust the angles of
the different parts to facilitate table-standing or wall-mounting.
Wall-Mount Table-Stand
NOTES ON BACKLIGHT
- The EL panel that provides illumination will lose power after
extensive usage.
- The unit may emit an audible sound whenever the display is
illuminated by the EL or HiGlo backlight. This is due to
vibration of the EL panel used for illumination and does not
indicate malfunction of the unit.
PRECAUTIONS
This unit is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if
handled carefully.
1. Do not immerse the unit in water.
2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.
3. Do not subject the unit to snow or excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature or humidity.
4. Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
5. Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different
specifications.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Radio Control : Auto Synchronization of current
time and date
Calendar : Day-of-Week in English / German /
Franch / Italian / Spanish
Month / Day or Day / Month format
Clock Time : 12 / 24-hour format
Accuracy : +/- 0.5 second / day
(when RF is disabled)
Alarm : 2-minute crescendo alarm with
8-minute snooze function
Power : 2 pcs of UM-3 or AA-size batteries
PowerAdapter : 3VDC
Weight : 200 g (7.05 ounces) (without battery)
Dimensions (mm) : 135 x 152 x 26 mm
(5.31 x 5.98 x 1.02 inches) ( H x W x D )
CAUTION
— The content of this manual is subject to change without
further notice.
— Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in this
manual may differ from the actual display.
— The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
Should you require assistance regarding this product and its
operation, please contact our customer care department at
800-853-8883 or via email at [email protected].
WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a
period of 90 days from date of retail purchase. Defective product
should be directed to the place of retail purchase for exchange.
Should this not be possible, contact our customer care department
for assistance and a return material authorization. No returns may
be made without a return authorization. Please retain your retail
receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy of it for proof of date
purchased.
This warranty does not cover product subjected to abuse, misuse,
accidental damage or tampering. Upon return of the defective
product, Oregon Scientific will at its discretion, replace the product
with either a new or a tested reconditioned product. Should the
product be out of warranty, the consumer may purchase directly
from Oregon Scientific a replacement at reasonable cost plus
shipping and handling.