Oregon Scientific BAR623P User manual

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CONTENTS
Contents ................................................................ 1
Introduction ........................................................... 2
Product Overview ................................................. 2
Front View ......................................................... 2
Back View ......................................................... 3
LCD Display ...................................................... 4
Remote Sensor (THN122N) .............................. 5
Getting Started ...................................................... 6
Batteries ............................................................ 6
AC Adaptor ........................................................ 7
Change Settings ................................................ 7
Remote Sensor (THN122N) .................................. 8
Setup Sensor .................................................... 8
Data Transmission ............................................ 9
Search for Sensor ............................................. 10
Clock ...................................................................... 10
Turn Clock ON / OFF ........................................ 10
Set Clock / Calendar ......................................... 11
Switch Clock Display ......................................... 11
Alarm ...................................................................... 11
View Alarm Settings .......................................... 11
Set Alarm ........................................................... 11
Activate Alarm ................................................... 11
Silence Alarm .................................................... 12
Weather Forecast .................................................. 12
Temperature .......................................................... 13
Select Temperature Unit .................................... 13
Minimum / Maximum Records ........................... 13
Moon Phase ........................................................... 13
Backlight ................................................................ 13
Reset System ........................................................ 14
Projection Unit ...................................................... 14
Safety and Care ..................................................... 14
Warnings ................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting .................................................... 15
Specifications ........................................................ 16
Main Unit Dimensions ....................................... 16
Remote Sensor Dimensions ............................. 16
Temperature ...................................................... 16
Remote Sensor (THN122N) .............................. 16
Clock / Projector ................................................ 16
Power ................................................................ 17
About Oregon Scientific ....................................... 17
EC-Declaration of Conformity .............................. 18
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Wireless
Weather Station (BAR623P / BAR623PU). This device
bundles precise time keeping with a projection clock,
weather forecast, and indoor and outdoor temperature
monitoring features into a single tool you can use from
the convenience of your home.
In this box, you will find:
•Main unit with projection clock
•Main unit batteries, 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
• Main unit 4.5V AC / DC adaptor with jack
•Remote sensor (THN122N)
• Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. SNOOZE / LIGHT button
2. and : Increase or decrease setting / activate
or deactivate RF Clock
3. MODE: Change display / settings
4. : View alarm status; set alarm
5. : Press to activate or deactivate alarm
6. Clock and outdoor temperature projector unit
7. LCD display
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BACK VIEW
1. Projector FOCUS knob
2. Projector IMAGE ROTATION knob
3. PROJECTION ON / OFF switch
4. AC / DC adaptor plug cover
5. Battery compartment (cover off)
6. SEARCH button to locate the remote sensor
7. MEM: View current, maximum, and minimum
temperature readings
8. °C / °F switch
9. RESET hole
10. Battery compartment (cover on)
11.Fixed table stand
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LCD DISPLAY
1. Weather display
2. Radio Frequency (RF) reception icon
3. Alarm activated
4. Alarm setting
5. Time
6. Indoor temperature
7. Low battery icon for main unit
8. °C / °F (Outdoor temperature)
9. Sensor signal
10. Low battery icon for sensor
11. Outdoor temperature
12. Calendar
13. Moon Phase
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REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET hole
3. CHANNEL number (1-3)
4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)
1. LED status indicator
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UNIT LOCATION
Main Indoor Temperature Area
Remote Outdoor Temperature Area
Installing the batteries:GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries are supplied with this product:
Main unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
Remote unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity
(+ and -) 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 Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows when batteries are low.
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer performance.
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AC ADAPTOR
The main unit has a 4.5V AC / DC adaptor with jack,
which provides continuous clock / temperature projection.
Inserting the adaptor:
CHANGE SETTINGS
To change, time, calendar and language settings:
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
2. Press or to change settings. (To reach the
setting you want quickly, press and hold or .)
3. Press MODE to confirm.
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Installing the batteries:
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
This product is shipped with a THN122N Thermometer
Sensor that collects Temperature data. The main unit
can be connected to only 1 remote sensor.
SETUP SENSOR
1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with
a small Phillips screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and -)
as shown in the battery compartment.
3. Set the channel switch to any channel. The switch is
located in the battery compartment.
4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET
on the sensor. Then, press and hold SEARCH on
the main unit to initiate signal sending between the
sensor and the main unit. The reception icon on the
main unit will blink for approximately 3 minutes while
it is searching for the sensor. (Refer to the Sensor
Data Transmission section for more information.)
5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
Using the stand or wall mount:
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For best results:
•Insert the batteries and select the channel before
you mount the sensor.
•Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and
moisture.
•Do not place the sensor more than 30 metres
(98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
•Position the sensor so that it faces the main
(indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as
doors, walls, and furniture.
•Place the sensor in a location with a clear view
to the sky, away from metallic or electronic
objects.
•Position the sensor close to the main unit during
cold winter months as below-freezing
temperatures may affect battery performance and
signal transmission.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor every 40 seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows
the status.
ICON
The sensor cannot be
found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries
--- show in Outdoor
Temp Area
DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching
for the sensor
A Channel has been
found
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To force a manual search for clock signals, press and
hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the
batteries.
TURN CLOCK ON / OFF
Perform this step if you cannot receive clock signals.
Press and hold for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the
clock following the “Set Clock” instructions (below).
The signal icon indicates that the clock feature is
ON. No icon means that it is OFF.
Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The
icon is shown in the Clock Area.
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for the sensor, press and hold SEARCH for 2
seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
obstructions, and remote unit location.
NOTE Signals from household devices such as
doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security
systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is
normal and does not affect general product performance.
The reception will resume once the interference ends.
CLOCK
The clock automatically synchronizes the current time
and date when it is brought within range of the radio
signal DCF77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for
Central Europe (model BAR623P) or MSF60 generated
from Rugby, England (model BAR623PU).
NOTE The signals are collected by the main unit when
it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when
you first setup the unit, and whenever you press RESET.
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SET CLOCK / CALENDAR
You only need to do this if you have disabled the clock
feature (for example, if you are too far from or cannot
receive a signal).
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area
will blink.
2. Select the hour, minute, year, month, day, and day
of the week language. Press or to change the
setting.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D)
German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and
Clock with Weekday display.
ALARM
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo
alarm.
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Press .The alarm time and status will show in the
Clock Area.
SET ALARM
1. Press to switch to alarm display.
2. Press and hold again for 2 seconds. The alarm
settings will blink.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press or to change
settings. Press to confirm.
ACTIVATE ALARM
Press to activate or deactivate the alarm. shows
in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is activated.
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SILENCE ALARM
When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm
will sound for 2 minutes. To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.
OR
•Press any key except SNOOZE to mute the alarm
and activate it again after 24 hours.
If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8
minutes.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with 70 to 75
percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always
displayed.
SUNNY PARTLY CLOUDY RAINY
CLOUDY
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MOON PHASE
The Calendar must be set for this feature to work, see
“Set Clock” section.
•Press or to view the moon phase for the next
or previous day.
•Press and hold or to scan quickly through
the years (2001 to 2099).
TEMPERATURE
This product can display current, minimum, and
maximum temperature information collected by the
remote sensor and main (indoor) unit.
Outdoor data is collected and displayed every 40
seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every
10 seconds.
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
Slide the °C / °Fswitch into the desired location. The
switch is located in the main unit battery compartment.
The setting for the main unit overrides the remote sensor
setting.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
The MEM button is located in the main unit battery
compartment. Press MEM to toggle between current,
maximum (MAX) and minimum (MIN) records. To clear
the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds. A beep
will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared. BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to activate the backlight for 8
seconds.
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Last-quarter
Waning Cresent
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RESET SYSTEM
The RESET button is located in the main unit battery
compartment. Press RESET when you change the
batteries and whenever performance is not behaving as
expected (for example, unable to establish radio
frequency link with remote sensor or clock).
PROJECTION UNIT
The projection unit can display both time and outdoor
temperature. To use this feature:
•Press the SNOOZE / LIGHT button to project
the time and outdoor temperature for 8 seconds.
OR
•Slide the PROJECTION switch to ON to activate
continuous projection. However, this function will
not work unless the AC / DC adaptor is used.
You can also:
•Adjust the FOCUS knob to make the image
clearer.
•Adjust the IMAGE ROTATION knob to rotate the
image clockwise or anti-clockwise.
•Manually tilt the projection unit to position the
image vertically upwards or downwards.
SAFETY AND CARE
Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol-
free, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or
placing it in a high-traffic location.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be
responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device
from those specified in the user instructions or any
unapproved alterations or repairs of the product. Observe
the following guidelines:
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•Never immerse the product in water. This can
cause electrical shock and damage the product.
•Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,
shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
• Do not tamper with the internal components.
•Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
different types.
•Do not use rechargeable batteries with this
product.
•Remove the batteries if storing this product for a
long period of time.
•Do not scratch the LCD display.
NOTE The technical specification of this product and
contents of this user guide are subject to change without
notice. Images not drawn to scale.
TROUBLESHOOTING
REMEDY
Change
language ( 11)
Disable clock
( 10)
1. Adjust
batteries ( 6)
2. Press RESET
( 14)
3. Manually
activate clock
feature ( 11)
Temperature is
out-of-range
Check batteries
( 8)
Check location
( 9)
Initiate a manual
sensor search
( 10)
PROBLEM
Calendar
Clock
Temp
Remote sensor
SYMPTOM
Strange date /
month
Cannot adjust
clock
Cannot auto-
synchronize the
date and time
Shows “LLL” or
“HHH”
Cannot locate
remote sensor
Data does not
match main unit
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SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 92 x 167 x 53 mm
(3.6 x 6.6 x 2.1 inches)
Weight 228 grams (8.04 ounces)
without battery
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm
(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.79 inches)
Weight 63 grams (2.22 ounces)
without battery
TEMPERATURE
Unit °C / °F
Indoor range -5°Cto 50°C
(23°Fto 122°F)
Outdoor range -20°Cto 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Display Rainy, cloudy, partly
cloudy, sunny
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
RF frequency 433 MHz
Range 30 metres (98 feet)
with no obstructions
Transmission Every 40 seconds
Channel No. 1
CLOCK / PROJECTOR
RF Clock Auto or manual (disabled)
Clock display HH:MM:SS
Hour format 12hr AM / PM
(Model BAR623PU)
24hr (Model BAR623P)
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Calendar DD / MM; weekday in
5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)
Alarm Single alarm with
2-minute crescendo and
8-minute Snooze
Projector Outdoor temperature
and time
POWER
Main unit batteries 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Sensor batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
AC / DC adaptor 4.5V with jack
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer performance.
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'd like to contact the Oregon
Scientific Customer Care department directly, please visit
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support or call 949-
608-2848 in the US. For international enquiries, please
visit www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/
default.asp.
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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product contains the approved transmitter module
that complies with the essential requirements of Article
3 of the R&TTE 1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as
intended and the following standards have been applied:
Safety of information technology equipment
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive)
Applied Standard EN 60950: 2000
Electromagnetic compatibility
(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
Applied Standards
ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1): 2002-08
Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum
(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
Applied Standards
ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver1.1.1): 2000-09
Additional information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of
the Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC, the EMC Directive
89 / 336 / EC and carries the CE marking accordingly.
Carmelo Cubito
Agrate Brianza (MI) / Italy January 2004
Manufacturer’s EU R&TTE Representative
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EC countries, Switzerland 
and Norway N
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Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR623P / BAR623PU
User Manual
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