Oregon Scientific RM888P User manual

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TRAVEL RADIO-CONTROLLED
PROJECTION CLOCK
MODEL: RM888P / RM888PU
USER'S MANUAL
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchasing the RM888P/RM888PU RF
Travel Projection Clock.
TheTravelClock is acompact, easy-to-handledevice.TheRM888P
--- the Central Europe model --- is designed to automatically
synchronize its current time and date when brought within an
approximate 1500km radius of the radio signal generated from
Frankfurt, Germany (DCF77). The RM888PU --- the UK model -
-- will do the same when brought within range with MSF in the
United Kingdom.
The Travel Clock also comes with favorable features such as time
and alarm on/off status projection, multilingual day-of-the-week
display, back-light, dual clock displays (analog and digital),
user-selectabledefault clockdisplay and8-minute snoozefunction.

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DISPLAY
A. DIGITAL CLOCK DISPLAY
1. Digital clock display
2. Alarm-on indicator
B. ANALOG CLOCK DISPLAY
1. Analog clock display
2. Radio-reception icon
3. Alarm-on indicator
CONTROL BUTTONS
C. [MODE] BUTTON
Press to change the display mode or press and hold to enter the
setting mode
D. [ALARM] BUTTON
Press to select the daily alarm function or press and hold to
enter the setting mode
E. [▲] AND [▼] BUTTONS
Change the value of a setting
F. [SNOOZE/ ] BUTTON
Press to activate the snooze function or turn on the back-light
and projection
G. [RESET] BUTTON
Press to return all settings to default values
H. CLOCK DISPLAY [SWAP] BUTTON
Press to change the default display of the clock
I. [LOCK] SLIDE SWITCH
Locks the key-operation and protects the projection lens while
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J. [FOCUS] KNOB
Adjusts the focus of projection
K. 3 V DC JACK (with rubber-cover attached)
ForAC power adapter installation
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Unlock the key-operation and expose the projection lens by sliding
the [LOCK] to the left in order to operate this unit.
POWER
This unit can be operated by batteries orAC power alone as well as
both together.
Battery Installation:
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Insert two AAA-sized (UM-4) 1.5V batteries as shown.
3. Press RESET.
4. Replace the battery compartment door.
When the battery power level is low, the analog clock display will
start to blink. Replace the batteries or connect it with AC power
adapter and press RESET.
This unit is also equipped with a short-term power back-up feature
--- it can remain to operate for a short period of time after it has
been disconnected with power supply so that all previous settings
can be saved during battery replacement. During that period, the
analog clock display will also blink. In this case, replace the
batteries or connect it with AC power adapter accordingly .
Note: Under normal circumstances, the batteries are good for 1
year. However, the battery life can be reduced vastly by frequent
use of the projector or snooze function.
If not disposed of properly batteries can be harmful.
Protect the environment by taking exhausted batteries to
authorized disposal stations.
HOWTOACTIVATE THE BACK-LIGHT
Press [SNOOZE/ ]to turn on the back-light for 5 seconds.
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HOW TO USE THE PROJECTION
The projection makes it easier for you to read the time and the
alarm on/off status at night. To use the feature,
1. Slide the [LOCK] slide switch to expose the projection lens.
2. Press [SNOOZE/ ]to turn on the projection for 5 seconds.
The current time in digital format (as shown in the analog clock
display) will be projected onto the surface which the lens is
facing. The alarm-on Indicator [ ] will also be projected if
the Alarm is being activated.
3. Adjust the projected image using the [FOCUS] knob.
For continuous projection, you can also acquire an optional
universal power adapter (model no.:AD888P/AD888PU) from an
authorized dealer. When the power adapter is connected to the unit,
the clock projection will be activated and remain so by pressing
and holding [SNOOZE/ ]for 2 seconds. To deactivate the
feature, press and hold the button for 2 seconds again or simply
remove the power adapter.
Note: Remember to leave the projection lens uncovered when the
continuous projection function is being activated.
When you are not using the clock projection feature, slide the
[LOCK] switch close to protect the lens and lock the keys.
SECTION 2
THE CALENDAR CLOCK
DEFAULTANALOG CLOCK DISPLAY
You can select the local time or home time (the radio-controlled
time) as the default analog clock display by using [SWAP] hidden
inside the battery compartment. When the local time is selected or
shown, the icon will be displayed.
DIGITAL DISPLAY MODES
Press [MODE] to display the following in sequence:
• Radio-ControlledClock Time (sameas thedefault analogclock
display)
• Day of the week
• Calendar (Month: Day or Day: Month format)
• 2nd time-zone (Local or home time)

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Fig.1
Example of Digital and Analog Display: (Fig.1)
Home-time (Radio-controlled time)
- 12:55pm (12:55)
Local-time
- 5:55pm (17:55)
(hour offset = +5 hours)
To display the alarm clock and details, press [ALARM].The daily
alarm time for the default clock will appear in analog display while
the respective alarm time (differed by the preset off-set hour) of
the other clock will appear in the digital display.
Example:
- Hour offset = +5 hours
- Alarm will goes off at 1:00pm (13:00)
ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION
When the unit is within range of its respective radio signals, its
radio-control mechanism will override all manual settings unless
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Afterbattery installation, the unit will start tosearch forradio signal
automatically. Whenit isreceiving radiosignal, theradio-reception
icon [ ] (strong signal) or [ ] (weak signal) 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.
When the reception is complete, the radio-reception icon will stop
blinking and the received radio-controlled time will be displayed
accordingly.
Icon [•] will be displayed if such reception is not successful. To
enforce such reception again, press and hold [▲] for 2 seconds.
For better reception of radio signals, place the clock away from
metal objects and electrical appliances to minimize interference.
HOWTO 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 [▼] button for 2
seconds. The radio-reception icon on the analog clock display 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 the analog clock
display will start blinking to initiate reception automatically.
HOWTO SETTHE CALENDAR
CLOCKMANUALLY
1. Press and hold [MODE] for 2 seconds.
2. Enter the clock format using [▲]/[▼].You can select 12-hour
or 24-hour display.
3. Press [MODE].
4. Enter the hours using [▲]/[▼]. Hold down either button for 2
seconds to rapidly increase or decrease the value.
5. Press [MODE].
6. Enter the minutes using [▲]/[▼].
7. Press [MODE].
8. Set the 2nd time-zone off-set hour by entering the hour
differencebetweenthe localtime and home time.Youcan select
between + 9 and - 9 hours.
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] or Spanish
[S]) for day-of-the-week.
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Monday MON MON LUN LUN LUN
Tuesday TUE DIE MAR MAR MAR
Wednesday WED MIT MER MER MIE
Thursday THR DON JEU GIO JUE
Friday FRI FRE VEN VEN VIE
Saturday SAT SAM SAM SAB SAB
Sunday SUN SON DIM DOM DOM

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10. Press [MODE] to save the changes and exit. 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 or when
[ALARM] is pressed.
ABOUT THE ALARM
To set the alarm,
1. Press [ALARM] to enter the Alarm mode.
2. Press and hold [ALARM] for 2 seconds.
3. Use [▲]/[▼]to enter the hours.
4. Press [ALARM].
5. Use [▲]/[▼]to enter the minutes.
6. Press [ALARM].
The alarm will be automatically activated.The icon will appear
on the digital display and the Alarm-on icon will be displayed on
the analog display. To deactivate the alarm, press [▲]/[▼]when
the alarm time is displayed.
HOW TO USE THE DAILYALARM
An alarm will go off for 2 minutes in two-step crescendo patterns
if undisturbed. The alarm-on indicators 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].
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
unfavorableway ormalfunctioning. Usea bluntstylus tohold down
the button. All settings will return to their default values.

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NOTE ON COMPLIANCE
Warming: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
R&TTE Compliance Note
This device complies with the essential requirements of Article 3
of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive, if used for its intended use
and that the following standard(s) has been applied:
Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE
Directive)
Applied standards ETS 300 683 : 1997
Efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the
R&TTE Directive)
Applied standards EN300 220 –1 : 1997
INTENDED USE OFTHE DEVICE
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.
PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory
service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions:
1. Do not immerse the unit in water.
2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. They
may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit.
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunction,
shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and distorted parts.
4. Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so
will invalidate the warranty on the unit and may cause
unnecessarydamage.The unit containsno user-serviceableparts.
5. Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user's manual. Do
not mix new and old batteries as the old ones may leak.
6. Always read the user's manual thoroughly before operating the
unit.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power : 2 pcs of UM-4 or AAA-size 1.5V
batteries
Power Adapter (Optional) : 3 V DC
Weight : 78g
Dimensions (mm) : 100 x 60 x 20 mm
Accessory : Leather pouch for carrying