Oregon Scientific BAR338P User manual

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RF Projection Barometer
With Remote Thermo Sensor
Model No.:BAR338P (UK VERSION BAR338PU)
User’s Manual
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchasing the BAR338P RF Projection
Barometer.
TheBAR338Pisamultifunction,RF-controlledprojectioncalendar
clock which automatically synchronizes its current time and date
when brought within an approximate 1500 km radius of the radio
signal generated from Frankfurt, Germany (DCF77). (The UK
version from MSF Ruby, England)
The BAR338P is very easy to use. No wire installation is required
between the main unit and the remote unit.
MAIN UNIT CONTROLS

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A3 IN/OUT BUTTON
Changes between indoor and outdoor temperature or
activates the temperature automatic scan function
A4 CLOCK BUTTON
Toggles the clock and calendar display or triggers the
calendar clock setting mode
A5 ALARMBUTTON
Displays the alarm time or sets the alarm status
A6 UP [ ] AND DOWN [ ] BUTTONS
Increases or decreases the value of a setting
A7 °C/°F BUTTON (For model BAR338PU only)
Selects between degrees Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit
(°F)
A8 RESET BUTTON
Resets the unit by returning all settings to their default
values
PROJECTOR CONTROLS
A9 IMAGE ROTATION KNOB
Rotates the projected image 90 degree clockwise or anti-
clockwise
A10 FOCUS KNOB
Adjusts the focus of the projector
A11 180°ROTATION BUTTON
Flips the projected image upside-down
A1 SNOOZE/LIGHT BUTTON
Activates the snooze function when an alarm goes on or
turns on the backlight for five seconds
A2 MEMORYBUTTON
Displaysthecurrenttemperatureandtherecordedmaximum
(MAX)and minimum(MIN) temperatures

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A12 PROJECTION ON SLIDE SWITCH
Used with the projector power adapter to enable extended
use of the projector
MAIN UNIT INDICATORS
A13 WEATHER FORCAST
Indicates the change of weather pattern
A14 ALARM ON INDICATOR
Appears when the alarm is active
A15 IN/OUT INDICATOR
Indicates outdoor or indoor temperature
A16 ALARM TIME INDICATOR
Appears when the alarm time is displayed
A17 RADIO RECEPTION SIGNAL
Indicates the condition of radio reception
A18 BATTERY-LOW INDICATOR
Appears when the batteries are running dry
A19 D/M INDICATOR
Indicates day-month (DM) calendar display
REMOTE UNIT CONTROLS
B1 LED INDICATOR
Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading
B2 RESET BUTTON
Returns all settings to default values

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HOW TO USE THE PROJECTOR
The projector projects the current time and remote temperature
onto a wall or ceiling.
Toprojectthetime-temperatureontoaflatsurface:
Inadarkenedroom,press[SNOOZE/LIGHT ],thewallprojection
will activate for approximately 5 seconds.
This unit has several features to enhance the clarity of the projected
image.
HINTS FOR BEST OPERATION
• Insert batteries for the remote unit before doing so for the main
unit.
• Set the main and remote unit within range (20 to 30 meters).
• Try different set-ups for best transmission and reception.
• Position the remote unit away from direct sunlight, rain or
snow.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Insert two AAA-sized batteries for the remote unit or four AA-
sized batteries for the main unit.
3. Press[RESET].
4. Replace the battery compartment door.
MAIN UNIT

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ProjectorFeatures
Feature Effect Instructions
Adjustable Rotates180° to cast Adjust by turning forwards
Projector image onto any wall or backwards the projector,
so that the projection lens
is pointed in the appropriate
direction
FOCUS Focusesimage Rotate knob forwards or
Knob backwards until the image
clarityis optimized
[ ] Rotatesimageona Turns an image to maintain
IMAGE given surface to an upright position
ROTATION maintain an upright
knob position
180° Horizontally flips Flipsan image to maintain
ROTATION an image on a given an upright position
button surface to maintain
an upright position
HOW TO USE THE PROJECTOR
POWER ADAPTER
Your unit comes with a power adapter for using the projector for
extended period of time, such as throughout the night. To install
the adapter,
1. Remove the cover on the bottom of the stand.
2. Plug the adapter into the adapter socket.
3. Connect the power adapter to a wall socket.
4. Slide[PROJECTIONON]toON.
Toturnofftheprojector,slidethe [PROJECTIONON]back.Note
that this switch can only be used with the power adapter installed.
For momentarily projection, use [SNOOZE/LIGHT].
HOW TO USE THE BACKLIGHT
Press the [SNOOZE/LIGHT]button once. Thebacklight will light
up for five seconds.
DISPLAY MODES
In normal display, the current time, including seconds, will be
displayed. To display the days-of-the-week, press [CLOCK] once.
To switch back to normal time display, press [CLOCK] once.

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To display the daily alarm time, press [ALARM] once when date is
displayed. To display the date, press [CLOCK] once when alarm
time is displayed.
The temperature and weather forecast will be shown in all display
modes.
ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION
The BAR338P is designed to automatically synchronize its
current time and date when brought within range of the DCF77
RF signal.
(UK version within a 1500km radius of radio signal (MSF) from
Ruby, England)
When the unit is within range, its radio-control mechanism will
override all manual settings.
When the unit is receiving radio signal, the reception icon will start
to blink. The reception icon will show either strong, weak or no
signal depending on the strength of the radio signal. A complete
reception generally takes about two to 10 minutes.
When the reception is completed the reception icon will stop
blinking. The reception icon will show " " for no reception or
" " for successful reception.
For better reception of radio signals, place the clock away from
metal objects and electrical appliances to minimize interference.
HOW TO ENABLE OR DISABLE
AUTO-RECEPTION
If you wish to disable the auto-reception feature while the unit is
within range, hold down the [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously
fortwoseconds.The[ ]signalwilldisappear.TheunitwillNOT
respond to radio signals.
Reception
complete No reception, or Successful reception
manually adjusted
Receiving
radio
signal No signal Weak signal Strong signal

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To enable the feature again, hold down the buttons again. The
[ ] signal will start blinking to initiate reception automatically.
HOW TO MANUALLY SET THE
CALENDAR CLOCK
1. Press [CLOCK]for two seconds.
2. Enter the months using the [ ] or [ ] buttons. Hold down
either button to rapidly increase or decrease the value.
3. Press[CLOCK].
4. Enter the days using the [ ] or [ ] buttons.
5. Press[CLOCK].
6. Follow the same procedure to set the display language and day-
of-week, hour and minute. For the display language, you can
choose English, German, French, Italian or Spanish.
HOW TO SET THE ALARM
1. Press and hold [ALARM] for two seconds.
2. Enter the hours using the [ ] or [ ] buttons.
3. Press[ALARM].
4. Enter the minutes using the [ ] or [ ] buttons.
5. Press[ALARM].
The alarm is automatically activated after the setting procedure. To
deactivate it, press [ALARM] to turn off the [ ] indicator when
the alarm time is displayed.
ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION
Whenthealarmisactivated,itwillgooff at the settime.Thedisplay
will light up for five seconds with the [ ] icon flashing.
The crescendo function allows the alarm to start off gently and step
up its intensity in four steps. Without interruption, the alarm will
sound for a minute.
To stop the alarm, press any button. If the [SNOOZE/LIGHT]
button is pressed, the SNOOZE function will be triggered. The
alarm will stop for eight minutes before going off again.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURES
Press [IN/OUT] repeatedly for indoor temperature, outdoor
temperature or an automatic scan of both temperatures.
When the automatic scan function is activated, the indoor and
outdoortemperatureswillbedisplayedalternatelyforafewseconds
each. To end the scan, press [IN/OUT].
Press [°C/°F] to display the temperature in Centigrade °C or
Fahrenheit °F. (For model BAR338PU)
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM
TEMPERATURES
Press [IN/OUT] to select indoor or outdoor temperature display.
Then press [MEMORY] repeatedly to scroll on the current
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To clear the memory, select indoor or outdoor temperature display.
Then press and hold [MEMORY] for two seconds to clear the
memory for the selected display.
DISCONNECTED SIGNALS
If without obvious reasons the display for the outdoor temperature
becomesblank,pressandhold[IN/OUT]fortwosecondstoenforce
an immediate search. If that fails, check if the remote unit is still in
place. Make sure the transmission is within range and path is clear
of obstacles and interference.
TRANSMISSION COLLISION
Signals from household devices, such as doorbells, home security
systems and entry controls, may interfere with those of this product
and cause temporarily reception failure. This is normal and does
not affect the general performance of the product. The transmission
and reception of temperature readings will resume once the
interference recedes.
WEATHER FORECAST
The unit is capable of detecting barometric pressure changes, and
basing on the data collected, can predict the weather for the next 12
to 24 hours. The effective range is 30 to 50 km.
sunny
partlycloudy cloudy rainy snowy
NOTE:
1. The accuracy of a general pressure-based weather forecast is
about 70 to 75%, and therefore, cannot be held responsible for
any inconveniences so caused by an inaccurate forecast.
2. The weather forecast is meant for the next 12 to 24 hours. It may
not necessarily reflect the current situation.
3. The “Sunny” icon, when appears at nighttime, implies clear
weather.
4. When temperature goes equal or below 3OC (+37.4 OF), the
snowy icon will display instead of the rainy icon.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
When it is time to replace batteries, the low-battery indicator will
appear. Replace the batteries for the main unit when the indicator
appears at the clock window. Do the same for the remote unit when
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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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Measurement
Mainunit
Operating range : -5.0°C to +50.0°C
(23.0°F to 122.0°F)
Temperature resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Remoteunit
Operating range : -20.0°C to +60.0°C
(-4.0°F to 140.0°F)
Temperature resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F)
RF Transmission Frequency : 433 MHz
RF Transmission Range : Maximum 30 meters
Temperature sensing cycle : around 30 seconds
Radio Controlled Clock
Clock : 24hr format with hh:mm:ss
(DCF version)
12hr format with hh:mm:ss
(MSF version)
Calendar : Day / Month
day-of-week selectable in
5 language (E, D, F, I, Sp )
Alarm : 2 minutes crescendo
Snooze : 8 minutes
Power
Main unit : 4 pcs UM-3 or “AA” 1.5V
alkaline battery
AC/DC3Vpoweradapter
(For continuous projection)
Remote sensing unit : 2pcs UM-4 or “AAA” 1.5V
alkaline battery

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Weight
Main unit : 322 gm
Remote sensing unit : 100 gm
Dimension
Main unit : 109 x 158 x 39 mm (H x W x D)
Remote sensing unit : 92 x 60 x 21 mm (H x W x D)
NOTE ON COMPLIANCE
This product complies with standards and specifications of BZT,
FCC and article number 334 of PTT.
Warning: 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.
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. 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
interferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedetermined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
tocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• 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 needed.
• Consult the dealer of an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
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 manufacturer and its suppliers held no
responsibility to you or any other person for any damage
expenses, lost profits, or any other claim arise by using
this product.
— The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.