Oregon Scientific TimeSphere RM382P User manual

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TimeSphere
Wireless Projection Clock
Model No: RM382P / RM382PA
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................. 2
Overview ................................................................... 2
Front View ............................................................. 2
Base View ............................................................. 3
LCD Display .......................................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................................ 3
Power .................................................................... 3
Clock Display Modes ............................................ 4
Clock Reception ...................................................... 4
Reception Signal .................................................. 5
Clock Settings ......................................................... 5
Alarm ......................................................................... 5
Projector .................................................................. 6
Temperature ............................................................. 7
Reset ......................................................................... 7
Precautions .............................................................. 7
Specifications ......................................................... 8
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 9
EU-Declaration of Conformity ........................... 9
FCC Statement ........................................................ 9
Declaration of Conformity ................................... 10
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™
projection clock (RM382P / RM382PA).
NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use
your new product. It contains practical step-by-step
instructions, as well as technical specifications and
warnings you should know about.
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. Projection ball: Projects time on the wall or ceiling.
(Twist the closed projection unit to adjust the
focus.)
2. Charging pad
3. SNOOZE / PROJECTION: Activates 8-minute
snooze; turns the continuous projection function ON
/ OFF
4. AL ON / OFF: Activates / deactivates the alarm(s)
5. : Increases setting; enables clock radio
reception signal
6. MODE: Toggles between different clock displays;
enters clock setting mode
7. ALARM: Toggles between alarm 1, alarm 2 and
calendar mode; enters alarm setting mode
8. : Decreases setting; disables clock radio
reception signal
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BASE VIEW
1. Charging base circles: Position the unit to project
the time vertically at 3 different angles
2. Indoor temperature sensor
3. Ventilation holes
4. Adapter slot
5. °C / °F: Selects temperature unit
6. EU / UK switch (RM382P only): Slide to select your
nearest radio signal base
7. RESET: Press to reset
8. Rechargeable battery compartment
9. RESET: Press to reset
10. : Press to turn projector ON / OFF
11. Light sensor: Control the brightness of backlight
LCD DISPLAY
1. Time
2. Clock radio reception signal
3. Rechargeable battery icon
4. Indoor temperature reading
5. Time zone / day of the week
6. Alarm 1 / 2 is activated
7. Alarm time / calendar
GETTING STARTED
POWER
MAIN UNIT
Plug in the AC adapter.
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PROJECTION UNIT
Insert rechargeable batteries (2 x AAA 1.5V) before first
use, matching the polarity (+ and -):
1. Twist the ball counter-clockwise until it loosens.
2. Pull the top half upwards.
3. Lift up the battery compartment cover.
4. Slide the battery in.
5. Insert the plastic plug into the slot.
6. Press to turn the projector ON.
NOTE Make sure it is fully charged before first use.
NOTE When opening or closing the ball you will hear a
click signifying that it has opened or closed. Do not keep
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twisting beyond the click noise or you may break the unit.
NOTE appears with the projected time when the
projection unit batteries are low.
To charge the projection unit, place it on the main unit,
making sure that 1 of its 3 base circles is in contact with
the main unit, charging pad.
Charge the projection unit for 12 hours the first time and
8 hours from then on. This will provide the projection
unit with 10 hours continuous projection time.
is animated during charging and static when full.
CLOCK DISPLAY MODES
Press MODE to toggle between the clock displays:
• Clock with seconds
• Clock with weekday
• Clock with time zone offset and weekday
NOTE The light sensor at the back of the clock will
detect the light level in the room and adjust the clock
display accordingly. Do not position the back of the
clock close to a wall or other object, otherwise the light
may not function.
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its calendar
clock automatically once it is brought within range of
a radio signal:
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RM382P:
• DCF-77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for
Central Europe
• MSF-60 generated from Rugby, England
The radio signal range is 1500 km (932 miles).
RM382PA:
• WWVB-60 generated from the atomic clock in Fort
Collins, Colorado
The radio signal range is 3219 km (2000 miles).
RM382P only – slide the EU / UK switch to the
appropriate setting based on your location. Press
RESET whenever you change the selected setting.
RECEPTION SIGNAL
STRONG WEAK NO SIGNAL
The reception icon will blink when it is searching for a
signal. If the radio signal is weak, it can take up to 24
hours to get a valid signal reception.
For best reception, place the clock away from metal
objects and electrical appliances and place near a window.
To enable / disable the clock radio reception: Press
and hold / .
NOTE When the main unit synchronizes with the radio
signal, it will temporarily turn the projection charging
function off.
CLOCK SETTINGS
You only need to do this if you have disabled the clock
radio reception, or if you are too far from the radio
signal.
To set the clock:
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The setting
will blink.
2. Use / to change the setting. Press and hold
/ to speed through values.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The setting sequence is: Time zone, 12 / 24 hour
format, hour, minute, year, day-month format,
month, day and display language.
NOTE If you enter +1 in the time zone setting, this will
give you your local time plus 1 hour. If you are in the US
(RM382PA only) set the clock to:
0 for Pacific time +1 for Mountain time
+2 for Central time +3 for Eastern time
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F)
French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
ALARM
The clock has 2 alarms. To set an alarm:
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1. Press ALARM to toggle between the alarm displays
and select either alarm 1 or 2, for setting.
2. Press and hold ALARM to enter alarm setting mode.
The alarm setting will blink.
3. Press / to change the settings. Press and
hold / to speed through values.
4. Press ALARM to confirm.
5. The setting sequence is: Hour and minute.
NOTE “-:--“ appears when the alarm is not activated.
The alarm icon will appear on the display to show which
alarm has been set:
ICON MEANING
/ Alarm 1 / alarm 2 is set
No icons No alarm is set
To activate / deactivate an alarm:
• Press AL ON / OFF to toggle between alarm 1 and
2, both alarms ON or OFF.
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• Press ALARM to select alarm 1 or 2 and then press
AL ON / OFF.
To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE, to silence it for 8 minutes. Press
ALARM or AL ON / OFF to turn it off during the 8-
minute snooze time.
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Press any key except SNOOZE to stop the alarm and
reset it to activate at the same time the next day.
NOTE When the snooze function is activated, the alarm
icon will flash.
PROJECTOR
When the projection unit is placed on the main unit it will
automatically recharge its batteries and synchronize its
time with the main unit.
To turn the projector ON / OFF when it is on the
main unit:
Press PROJECTION on the main unit.
ICON DESCRIPTION
The projection unit is out of
synch with main unit and is being
updated
The projection unit has just been
placed back on the main unit and
it is checking to see if it recognizes
the projection unit
The main unit
recognizes the
projection unit and
is charging it.
The main unit does not recognize
the projection unit. Adjust the
position of the projection unit until
the icon becomes animated.
icon
disappears
from display
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To use the projector remotely:
1. Make sure the projection unit has been fully charged
(see Power section).
2. Twist open the projection unit and press , the
projection beam should now be displayed.
3. Close the projection unit and twist until it clicks shut.
4. Twist the closed projection unit to adjust the focus.
NOTE Whenever you open the projection unit you will
need to adjust the focus of the projection once you have
closed it.
To change the projection angle:
Place the unit on 1 of the 3 flat circles on its base to
display the time vertically at 3 different angles.
TEMPERATURE
To change the indoor temperature unit on the display,
press °C / °F on the base of the main unit.
RESET
To return the unit to the default settings, insert a blunt
stylus into the RESET hole on the base of the main unit
or on the inside of the projection unit.
PRECAUTIONS
This unit is engineered to give you years of
satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are
a few precautions:
• Placement of this product on wood surfaces with
certain types of finishes, such as clear varnish, may
result in damage to the finish. Consult the furniture
manufacturer’s care instructions for direction as to
the types of objects that may safely be placed on
the wood surface. Oregon Scientific shall not be
responsible for any damage to wood surfaces from
contact with this product.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes. Make sure
items that are nearby such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains etc cannot accidentally cover
the ventilation holes.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid
over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive
materials. This may scratch the plastic parts and
corrode the electronic circuit.
• 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.
• This product may malfunction if electrostatic
discharge or radio interference appears in the
environment and / or affects the ac power line. The
unit will revert to normal operation when interference
stops.
• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and
may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains
no user-serviceable parts.
• Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s
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instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries as the
old ones may leak.
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Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.
• Due to printing limitations, 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.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
Calendar Day of week
Current date / month
format
Clock time 12 or 24-hour format
RF frequency DCF-77 (EU)
MSF-60 (UK)
WWVB-60 (US)
Alarm duration 2 minutes
Snooze 8 minutes
Temperature unit °C / °F
Indoor temp. -5°C to 50°C
measuring range (23°F to 122°F)
Temp. resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Projection unit batteries 2 x AAA (UM-4) 1.5V
(rechargeable)
Main unit adapter AC power
Main unit 130 x 130 x 50 mm
(W x D x H) (5.1 x 5.1 x 2 inches)
Projection unit (Diameter) 70 mm (2.8 inches)
Main unit / Projection 560 g (19.8 ounces)
ball weight
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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to
learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as
digital cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic
learning products and games; projection clocks; health
and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and
conference phones. The website also includes contact
information for our Customer Care department in case
you need to reach us, as well as frequently asked
questions and customer downloads.
We hope you will find all the information you need on
our website, however if you’re in the US and would
like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care
department directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/default.asp
OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that the Projection
Clock (Model RM382P) is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of
Conformity is available on request via our Oregon
Scientific Customer Service.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and for a Class
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
ALL EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
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B ISM equipment, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please call our customer service
number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.
com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all
inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th
Ave.,Tualatin, Oregon
97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: RM382PA
Product Name: Projection Clock
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser
Estate, Phase 1, 41 Man
Yue St., Hung Hom,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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