Oregon Scientific BAR321 User manual

Talking Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR321 / 323HGN
User Manual
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CONTENTS
Contents ................................................................... 1
Introduction .............................................................. 3
Product Overview .................................................... 4
LCD Screen ........................................................... 4
Front View.............................................................. 5
Back View .............................................................. 6
Remote Sensor (RTGR 28N) ................................ 7
Getting Started ......................................................... 8
Batteries ................................................................. 8
AC Adapter (Main Unit) .......................................... 8
Wall Mount / Stand ................................................ 9
Change Settings .................................................... 9
Remote Sensor ....................................................... 1
Thermo / Hygro Sensor Setup (RTGR 28N) ....... 10
Clock .................................................................... 11
Set Radio Signal Format ...................................... 11
Sensor Data Transmission .................................. 11
Sensor Search ..................................................... 12
Clock and Calendar ............................................... 12
Radio-Controlled Clock ........................................ 12
Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON/OFF ................. 12
Set Clock ............................................................. 1
Alarms ..................................................................... 13
Set Daily Alarm .................................................... 1
Set Pre-Alarm ...................................................... 14
Activate Alarm ...................................................... 14
Snooze ................................................................ 15
Barometer ............................................................... 15
View Barometer Area ........................................... 15
Select Measurement Unit .................................... 15
View Barometer History ....................................... 16
Bar Chart Display ................................................. 16
Set Altitude........................................................... 16
Weather Forecast ................................................... 16
Weather Forecast Icons ....................................... 16
UV Measurement (with optional UVR138) ............ 17
Temperature and Humidity .................................... 17
View Temperature and Humidity Area ................. 17
Select Measurement Unit .................................... 17
Select Sensor Channel ........................................ 18
Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 18
Temperature and Humidity Trend ........................ 18
Comfort Zone ....................................................... 18
Talking Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR321 / 323HGN
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Audio Broadcast .................................................... 19
Activate Audio Broadcast ..................................... 19
Broadcast Current Time, Temperature, Humidity
and weather forecast ........................................... 19
Set Broadcast Times ........................................... 19
Set Volume Level ................................................. 20
Backlight ................................................................. 2
Reset System ......................................................... 2
Safety and Care ...................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................. 2
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 21
Specifications ......................................................... 22
Main unit dimensions ........................................... 22
Remote unit dimensions ...................................... 22
Temperature ......................................................... 22
Relative humidity ................................................. 22
Barometer ............................................................ 22
Remote unit (RTGR 28N) ................................... 22
Radio controlled clock ......................................... 2
Power ................................................................... 2
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 23
EC Declaration of Conformity ............................... 24
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™
BAR 21HGN/BAR 2 HGN Talking Wireless Weather
Station. This powerful device bundles time keeping,
weather monitoring, and audio broadcast features into
a single tool you can use from the convenience of your
home.
In this box, you will find:
• Main unit
• Remote sensor (RTGR 28N)
• Optional UV sensor (UVR1 8)
• AC adapter
• Batteries
BAR 21HGN --- BAR 21HGN Main unit + RTGR 28N
Remote sensor
BAR 2 HGN --- BAR 21HGN Main unit + RTGR 28N
Remote sensor + UVR1 8 UV Sensor
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.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
LCD SCREEN
1. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather
forecast
2. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio controlled
clock; alarms; calendar; battery status
. Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area:
Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor
channel number; sensor battery status
4. UVI / Barometer Area: UV level and barometric
pressure bar chart; UV Index and barometric
readings; AC adapter icon; audio broadcast icon
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FRONT VIEW
1. SNOOZE / LIGHT – activate 8-minute snooze or
backlight
2. LCD Display
. SELECT – switch Areas
4. MODE – change settings / display
5. UP – increase setting / activate radio-controlled
clock and audio broadcast
6. DOWN – decrease setting / deactivate radio-
controlled clock and audio broadcast
7. ALARM / -- view alarm status; set alarm
8. MEMORY – view current and saved temperature
and humidity readings
9. CHANNEL – switch remote sensor
10. HISTORY – view historical barometer and UV
readings
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BACK VIEW
1. Speakers
2. Slot for wall mount / stand
. Battery compartment (bottom)
4. °C / °F button (in battery compartment)
5. mb / inHg button (in battery compartment)
6. RESET button (in battery compartment)
GETTING STARTED
Refer to the Battery section ( 8) for more
information about the battery compartment.
NOTE
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REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328N)
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1. LCD display
2. LED Status indicator
. Ventilation duct
1. Signal reception
2. Channel number
. Low battery icon
4. Time
5. Temp (°C or °F)
6. Humidity %
7. Temp / Humidity
1. Wall mount
2. Channel switch (1 – 5)
. RESET
4. °C / °F
5. Search
6. EU / UK radio signal format switch
7. Battery compartment
8. Fold-out stand
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Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows when batteries are low.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as
shown in the battery compartment. For best results,
install batteries in the remote sensor before the main
unit. Press RESET after each battery change.
NOTE
UNIT LOCATION
Main Calendar Area
Remote Humidity Area
UV Sensor UVI / Barometric
Measurement Area
To open the battery compartment:
1. Insert a coin in the slot. Gently press back until
the battery compartment pops out of place.
2. Grasp the battery compartment by the sides and
gently pull to open. It will not completely detach
from the main unit.
AC ADAPTER (MAIN UNIT)
The AC power adapter socket is located inside the
battery compartment of the main unit. Batteries are for
back-up purposes only; adapter is required for Audio
Broadcast.
shows in the UVI / Barometric Measurement
Area when AC adapter is not plugged in.
To plug in the AC Adapter:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Plug the jack in the power socket.
. Wrap the power cord under the prongs to guide it
out of the battery compartment.
4. Close the battery compartment.
5. Plug the other end of the Adapter into a wall socket
to power it on.
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CHANGE SETTINGS
1. Press SELECT to switch between Areas. indicates
the selected Area.
2. Most Areas have alternate display options (for
example, Clock / Alarm or Barometer / UVI). Press
MODE to switch options, or ALARM / to switch
between Clock and Alarm.
. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
MODE.
4. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.
5. Press MODE to confirm.
WALL MOUNT / STAND
To attach the wall mount or stand, slide the insertion rod
into the slot on the back of the main unit.
Wall Mount
Stand
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