Oregon Scientific BAR933HG User manual

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Talking Weather Station (TBC)
Model: BAR933HG / BAR936HG
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Contents 1
Introduction 3
Product Overview 4
Front View 4
Back View 5
LCD Display 6
Remote Sensor (RTGR368N).............................. 8
Getting Started 10
Batteries 10
AC Adaptor (Main Unit) 10
Change Settings 11
Remote Sensor 11
Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor (RTGR368N)......12
Sensor Data Transmission ..................................13
Search for Sensor 13
Clock and Calendar 13
Radio-Controlled Clock 14
Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF...............15
Set Clock 15
Switch Clock Display 15
Alarms 16
Alarm Sound 16
Set Daily Alarm 16
Set Pre-Alarm 16
Activate Alarm 17
Snooze 17
Barometer 17
View Barometer Area 17
Select Measurement Unit17
View Barometer History 17
Set Altitude 18
Weather Forecast 18
Weather Forecast Icons 18
UV Measurement 19
New Additional UV Features ................................19
Temperature and Humidity20
View Temperature and Humidity Area..................20
Select Measurement Unit20
Select Sensor Channel 20
Minimum / Maximum Records..............................21
View Temperature and Humidity History ..............21
Temperature and Humidity Trend.........................21
Comfort Zone Fel! Bokmärket är inte
definierat.
Heat Index 22
Talking Clock 22
Enable / Disable Talk Function.............................23
Using the Talk Function 23
Talk Volume 23
Message Display 24

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Backlight 25
Reset System 25
Safety and Care 25
Warnings 25
Troubleshooting 26
Specifications 26
About Oregon Scientific 28
EC-Declarations of Conformity..............................28
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™
BAR933HG / BAR936HG Talking Weather Station
(TBC). This powerful device bundles time keeping,
weather messaging and monitoring, indoor and outdoor
temperature and humidity readings, barometric trends
and altitude adjustment, into a single tool you can use
from the convenience of your home.
In this box, you will find:
•Main unit
•Remote sensor (RTGR368N)
•Optional UV sensor (UVR138)
•6V AC adapter
•Batteries
BAR933HG --- BAR933HG Main Unit + RTGR368N
Remote Sensor
BAR936HG --- BAR936HG Main Unit + RTGR368N
Remote Sensor + UVR138 UV Sensor
NOTE The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THGR228N (3-
Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with this
weather station. Additional sensors are sold separately.
Please contact your local stockist for more information.
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
FRONT VIEW
1. LCD display
2. MODE: Change settings / display
3. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity / UV readings
4. HISTORY: View historical barometer / temperature /
humidity and UV readings
5. MESSAGE: View different messages
6. SNOOZE / LIGHT: Activate 8-minute snooze or
backlight
7. SELECT: Switch Areas
8. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
9. UP: Increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock
10. DOWN: Decrease setting / deactivate radio-
controlled clock
11. ALARM / : View alarm status; set alarm

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BACK VIEW
1. Ventilation holes
2. Battery compartment (bottom)
3. AC adaptor socket
4. mb / inHg button (in battery compartment)
5. RESET hole (in battery compartment)
6. °C / °F button (in battery compartment)
You can adjust the angle of the clock display as shown
below:

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LCD DISPLAY
1. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather
forecast
2. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled
clock; alarms; calendar
3. UVI / Barometer Area: UV Index and barometric
pressure readings
4. Message Display Area: Displays general weather
information and warnings
5. Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area:
Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor
channel number
Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
1. RF clock reception
2. Channel number (1-5)
3. Selected area icon
4. Time / date / calendar
5. Talking Alarm is set
6. Pre-Alarm is set
7. Beep Alarm is set
8. Pre-Alarm display / Pre-Alarm setting
9. Offset time zone

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Barometer / UVI Area
1. UVI value is showing
2. UV is showing
3. Barometric pressure is showing
4. UV index level
5. Altitude / barometric pressure / UVI reading
6. SPF applied to user for UV exposure
7. User skin type for UV exposure
8. Appears when setting the altitude
9. MAX / MIN UVI
10. UV exposure time countdown has started
11. Low battery icon for UV sensor
12. UV exposure time for user
13. User no. (for UV Mode) or hour history for UVI /
Barometric pressure reading
Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area
1. Heat Index
2. Temperature trend
3. Channel number (1-5) / reception status
4. Low battery icon for remote sensor OR low battery
icon for main unit when indoor data is displayed
5. Humidity trend
6. MAX / MIN temperature
7. Temperature – °C / °F
8. Comfort levels
9. MAX / MIN humidity
10. Humidity

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Message Display Area
1. Message display
2. CAUTION: Appears when a warning message is
displayed
3. TEMPERATURE HISTORY
4. HUMIDITY HISTORY
5. Voice message is ON
6. AC adaptor is disconnected
REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR368N)
1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
3. Ventilation duct
4. Fold-out stand

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1. Signal reception
2. Time
3. Channel number
4. Temp / humidity readings
5. Low battery icon
6. Temp (°C or °F)
7. Humidity %
1. Wall mount
2. EU / UK radio signal format switch
3. SEARCH button
4. °C / °F button
5. RESET button
6. CHANNEL switch (1-5)
7. Battery compartment

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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries are supplied with this product:
•Main unit 4 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
•Remote unit 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
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.
To install the main unit batteries:
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries.
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer performance.
shows when batteries are low.
UNIT LOCATION
Main Temperature / Humidity Area (when
indoor data is displayed)
Remote Temperature / Humidity Area
UV Sensor UVI / Barometric Pressure Area
AC ADAPTOR (MAIN UNIT)
The batteries serve as a back-up power supply. For
continuous use, please install the AC adaptor at the
base of the unit:
shows in the Message Display Area when the AC
adapter is not plugged in.

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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.
3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
4. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.
5. Press MODE to confirm.
REMOTE SENSOR
This product is shipped with the RTGR368N Thermo /
Hygro Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to
6 sensors (5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors and 1 UV Sensor).
The THGR328N and THGR228N sensors are also
compatible with this weather station. (Additional sensors
are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for more
information.)
The RTGR368N sensor collects temperature and
humidity readings, and signals from official time-keeping
organizations for the radio-controlled clock.

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SET UP THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR (RTGR368N)
1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips
screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries.
3. Set the channel and radio signal format. The
switches are located in the battery compartment.
SWITCH OPTION
Channel If you are using more than
one sensor, select a
different channel for each
sensor.
Radio Signal Format EU (DCF) / UK (MSF)
4. Press RESET. Then set the temperature unit.
SWITCH OPTION
Temp °C / °F
5. Close the battery compartment.
To fold out the stand:
To use the wall mount:
For best results:
•Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and
radio signal format before you mount the sensor.
•Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
•Do not place the sensor more than 70 metres (230
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.
NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject
to the receiving range of the main unit.

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You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Temperature / Humidity
Area indicates the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching
for sensors.
At least 1 channel has
been found.
Sensor 1 is sending
data. (The number
shows which sensor is
selected.)
--- shows in Temp / Humidity
Area The selected sensor
cannot be found.
Search for the sensor
or check batteries.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press SELECT
to navigate to the Temperature / Humidity Area. will
show next to the Area. Then, simultaneously press and
hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds.
To search for the UV sensor, press SELECT to navigate
to the UVI / Barometer Area. will show next to the
Area. Then, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL
for 2 seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries.
CLOCK AND CALENDAR
This product tracks the time and date based on radio-
controlled signals from the RTGR368N remote sensor,
or manual settings that you enter.

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RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK
The time and date are automatically updated by radio-
controlled clock signals from official time-keeping
organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby
(England) unless you disable this feature. The signals
are collected by the remote sensor (RTGR368N)
whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when
you first set up the unit, and whenever you press
RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop
blinking.
The icon shown in the Clock Area indicates 2
factors:
•Connection between the main unit and the sensor
that collects RF signals ( )
•RF signal reception ( )
How these signals work together:
ICON MEANING
The unit has contact with the
sensor and has synchronized
the time.
The unit has contact with the
sensor but the time has not
been synchronized.
The unit has lost contact with
the remote sensor but the time
is synchronized.
The unit has lost contact with
the remote sensor and the time
is not synchronized.
The unit cannot reach the
remote sensor.
NOTE To force a manual search for RF clock reception,
press and hold SEARCH on the sensor (RTGR368N) for
2 seconds.

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TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF
If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first
disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, navigate
to the Clock / Alarm Area. Then, press and hold DOWN
on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, navigate to
the Clock / Alarm Area, then press and hold UP for 2
seconds.
RF clock enabled:
RF clock disabled:
SET CLOCK
You only need to do this if you have disabled the radio-
controlled clock, or if you are too far from a RF signal.
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area.
will show next to the Area.
2. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
3. Select the time zone offset hour (+ / -23 hours), 12 /
24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month
format, month, date, and display language.
4. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.
5. Press MODE to confirm.
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French,
(D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. The language
you select determines the weekday display, talking
function and message display.
NOTE If the talk function is enabled then the talk settings
will follow after the display language. Please see the
“Talking Clock” section for further information.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area. will
show next to the Area.
Press MODE to toggle between:
•Clock with seconds
•Clock with day
•Clock with time-zone offset
•Calendar

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ALARMS
This product has 2 alarms: The Daily Alarm and a Pre-
Alarm for snowy weather. The Daily Alarm can be set to
go off at the same time every day. The Pre-Alarm
sounds only when the Daily Alarm is activated and the
recorded temperature from Channel 1 sensor falls to 2°C
(35.6°F) or below.
ALARM SOUND
The alarms can be set to sound either a beeping alarm
or a talking alarm. However, the sound you choose i.e.
beeping or talking will apply to both the Daily and Pre-
Alarm.
The beeping alarm will beep for 2 minutes and get
louder and faster during this time.
The talking alarm will beep 4 times and then tell you the
time for 2 minutes in the selected language.
NOTE The talking alarm will only sound if the AC
adaptor is being used. If the adaptor is not plugged in,
the beeping alarm will sound.
SET DAILY ALARM
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area.
will show next to the Area.
2. Press ALARM /to view the alarm. (AL will show
at the top.)
3. Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds.
4. Select the hour, minute, talking or beep alarm.
Press UP or DOWN to change settings.
5. Press ALARM / to confirm.
6. The Beep Alarm icon or the Talk Alarm icon
will appear when the alarm is set.
SET PRE-ALARM
The Pre-Alarm can be set to sound 15, 30, 45, or 60
minutes before the Daily Alarm. It will sound whenever
the recorded temperature from Channel 1 sensor falls to
2°C (35.6°F) or below.
For example, if you set the alarm to 7:00 AM, and the
Pre-Alarm to 45 minutes, the Pre-Alarm will sound at
6:15 AM provided the outdoor temperature at Channel 1
sensor is 2°C or below.
1. Set up and activate the Daily Alarm.
2. Press ALARM / to switch to Pre-Alarm view.
(PRE-AL will show at the top.)
3. Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds.
4. Press UP or DOWN to select 15, 30, 45 or 60
minutes. This is the amount of time the Pre-Alarm
will sound BEFORE the Daily Alarm. The Pre-Alarm
is automatically activated when you select a time.

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5. Press ALARM / to confirm.
6. shows when the Pre-Alarm is set.
NOTE The Daily Alarm will NOT function until the next
day if the Pre-Alarm has been triggered. Also, if you
deactivate the Daily Alarm, the Pre-Alarm is
automatically deactivated.
ACTIVATE ALARM
Navigate to the Clock Area, then press ALARM / to
switch to Daily Alarm or Pre-Alarm view. To activate or
deactivate the alarm, press UP or DOWN.
When the alarm time is reached, the backlight will be on
for 5 seconds and crescendo alarm will sound for 2
minutes. Press any key (except snooze) to silence the
alarm. It will sound at the same time the next day.
SNOOZE
Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to temporarily disable the alarm
for 8 minutes. , or , or will blink while
Snooze is on.
BAROMETER
This product tracks fluctuations in barometric pressure to
provide the weather forecast, and the current and past
24 hours barometric pressure history measurements are
recorded by the main (indoor) unit.
VIEW BAROMETER AREA
Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area.
If is NOT shown, press MODE.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT
Slide the mb / inHg switch (in the battery compartment),
to change the display unit.
VIEW BAROMETER HISTORY
To view the last 24 hours barometric history, navigate to
the Barometer Area. Then press HISTORY repeatedly to
scroll through the measurements. The number shown in
the HR box indicates how long ago each measurement
was taken (e.g. 2 hours ago, 3 hours ago, e.t.c.).

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<<New graphic required, see
product sample for correct graphic - Highlight HR box>>
SET ALTITUDE
Set the altitude to match how far above or below sea
level you are living. This ensures that the barometric
pressure readings are accurate.
1. Navigate to the Barometer Area.
2. Press and hold HISTORY for 2 seconds.
3. Press UP or DOWN to set the altitude in 10-metre
increments (-100m to 2500m).
4. Press HISTORY to confirm.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius. The
forecast is based on barometric pressure trend readings.
The top area shows an animated icon indicating the
forecasted weather.
WEATHER FORECAST ICONS
ICON DESCRIPTION
Day / Night
Clear
Day / Night
Partly cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
NOTE The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM.
When the Channel 1 sensor records a temperature of

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2°C (35.6°F) or lower, the RAINY icon becomes
SNOWY.
UV MEASUREMENT
The UVR138 Ultra-Violet Radiation Sensor is included
with the BAR986HG and is available as an optional item
for the BAR933HG. The UV sensor gives you the
following information at your fingertips:
•10-hour Ultra-Violet Index (UVI) record.
•Automatic calculation of acceptable UV exposure
times based on pre-set user profiles (4 users
maximum).
•UVI Danger Alert when UV Index reaches unsafe
levels.
UV data is shown in the same area as the Barometer.
Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area, then
press MODE to display the UV icon and data.
NOTE Refer to the UVR138 User Manual for more
information and see below to learn about the new
additional UV features.
NEW ADDITIONAL UV FEATURES
UV EXPOSURE TIME COUNTDOWN
To set the exposure time countdown you need to set the
Skin Type and Sun Protection Factor (SPF) as follows:
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area,
then press MODE to select the UV display.
<<New graphic required, see product sample for
correct graphic>>
2. Press CHANNEL to select user 1-4.
3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter the
Skin Type Setting Mode of the selected user.
4. Press UP or DOWN to choose 1 of the 4 skin type
settings. Then press MODE to confirm and enter the
SPF Set Up Mode.
5. Press UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the
SPF value. Then press MODE to confirm and enter
the UV Exposure Time Count Down Setting Mode.
6. Press UP or DOWN to enable or disable
countdown. Press MODE to exit the User
Remaining Exposure Time Display Mode and start
the exposure time countdown. The remaining user
UV exposure time will display and the
icon will flash.
7. When the countdown has reached “0”, an alarm will
sound for 2 minutes. Press any button to turn the
alarm off. The icon will flash for 2 minutes even
if you have stopped the alarm sound.

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MAXIMUM / MINIMUM MEMORY FOR UVI
To view the maximum and minimum memory for UVI:
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area.
2. Press MODE to select the UV display.
3. Press MEMORY to show maximum, minimum and
current UVI readings.
4. Press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds to clear the
UVI memory.
NOTE The UV sensor must be activated before you try
and set the additional features. Please refer to the
UVR138 User Manual for more information.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
The weather station can display the following information
from any of the 5 remote sensors:
•Current, minimum, and maximum temperatures and
relative humidity percentages.
•Comfort level indicator and trend line (rising, falling,
or steady).
Data is collected and displayed approximately every 60
seconds.
VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY AREA
Press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature and
Humidity Area.
Temperature data is given at the top, humidity is below.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT
Slide the °C / °F switch (inside the battery compartment),
to the setting you want.
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL
Press CHANNEL to switch between outdoor sensors 1-5
and indoor temperature and humidity readings.
indicates outdoor remote sensor channel;
corresponding temperature and humidity readings are
displayed.
indicates indoor temperature and humidity readings
are displayed.