Oregon Scientific BARM688 User manual

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Weather Station
with FM PLL Radio
Model: BARM688
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction ..............................................................2
Overview ...................................................................2
Front View ..............................................................2
Back View ..............................................................2
LCD ........................................................................3
Remote Sensor ......................................................3
Getting Started .........................................................4
Adapter .................................................................. 4
Batteries .................................................................4
Remote Sensor ........................................................ 4
Sensor Data Transmission ..................................... 5
Light Touch Key-Lock ............................................. 5
Clock .........................................................................6
Clock Reception .....................................................6
Manually Set Clock ................................................6
Alarm ........................................................................ 6
Weather Forecast .................................................... 7
Temperature .............................................................7
Radio .........................................................................7
Sleep Timer .............................................................. 7
Backlight .................................................................. 8
Reset .........................................................................8
Precautions ..............................................................8
Specifications .......................................................... 9
About Oregon Scientific ......................................... 9
EU-Declaration of Conformity ................................ 9
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM
Weather Station with FM PLL Radio. Please keep this
manual for instructions and information you should
know about.
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. SNOOZE: Activate snooze; set sleep-timer when
Radio is ON
2. RADIO: Turn radio ON / OFF
3. VOL / : Increase / decrease volume
4. (STATION): Toggle between 8 preset radio
channels; save a channel
5. MODE: Change setting / display
6. TUNE / : Increase / decrease setting; activate
/ deactivate clock reception signal; change radio
frequency
7. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
BACK VIEW
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1. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature
2. CH: Switch remote sensor display
3. EU / UK: Select clock signal
4. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
5. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
6. Adapter socket
7. Battery compartment
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LCD
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1. Weather forecast area
2. Radio area
3. Temperature area
4. Clock / alarm area
REMOTE SENSOR
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1. LED transmission indicator
2. Wall mount
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET switch
5. CHANNEL switch
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GETTING STARTED
ADAPTER
Plug adapter into main unit. Make sure the adapter
socket is easily accessible to the unit.
shows when the adapter is not connected.
NOTE This product may malfunction when radio
interference appears on the AC power line. The unit will
revert to normal operation when interference stops.
BATTERIES
Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (+/-) as
shown.
shows when the battery is low.
UNIT LOCATION
Main Weather forecast area
Remote Temperature area
REMOTE SENSOR
The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
To set up the sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert battery, matching the polarity (+ / -).
3. Select a channel, then press RESET.
4. Close the battery door.
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5. Place the sensor within 30 m (98 ft) of the main unit
using the table stand or wall mount.
The transmission range may vary depending on many
factors. You may need to experiment with various
locations to get the best results.
NOTE We recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer usage and
consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures
below freezing.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
To search for a sensor:
Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CH for 2
seconds.
The reception icon shown in the outdoor temperature
area shows the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
the sensor(s)
Sensor 1 data received
and “- -”
The sensor cannot be
found
NOTE If the sensor is not found, check the batteries,
obstructions, and remote unit location.
For best results:
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Position the sensor facing main unit, minimizing
obstructions.
• 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.
LIGHT TOUCH KEY-LOCK
When no key has been pressed for 1 minute,
appears to indicate key-lock is activated. Press any
key to disable.
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CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal.
To select clock signal:
Slide EU / UK to select the signal received.
• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Frankfurt, Germany.
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Anthorn, England.
To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold TUNE to enable or TUNE to disable
signal reception.
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is
weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2. Press TUNE / to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The setting sequence is: time zone offset, 12 / 24
hour format, hour, minute, year, day / month format,
month, day, and display language.
TIPS Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours
from the received clock signal time. The language
options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I)
Italian, and (S) Spanish.
To select clock display mode:
Press MODE to toggle between:
• Clock with seconds
• Clock with weekday
• Calendar
ALARM
To set the alarm:
1. Press ALARM to view the alarm. will show on
the display.
2. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.
3. Press TUNE / to change the hour, minute,
beep ( ) or radio ( ) alarm. If you select the
radio alarm, press to select the radio station to be
played and VOL / to set the volume.
4. Press ALARM to confirm.
To activate or deactivate the alarm:
Press ALARM when in alarm display. or
appears when the alarm is set.
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To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.
OR
• Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off
and activate it again after 24 hours.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the weather for the next 12 to
24 hours within a 19-31 mile (30-50 km) radius, with 70
to 75 percent accuracy.
SUNNY PARTLY
CLOUDY
CLOUDY RAINY
TEMPERATURE
To select temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To view outdoor sensor(s) temperature readings:
Press CH. shows which remote sensor’s data you
are viewing.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold CH for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s data
is displayed for 3 seconds.
To end, press CH or MEM.
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Select the channel to clear the memory, then press
and hold MEM for 2 seconds. The indoor memory
record will also be cleared.
RADIO
You can save up to 8 radio stations.
To turn the Radio ON / OFF:
Press RADIO.
NOTE Plug in the adapter when using the radio.
To save a station:
1. Press RADIO to turn the radio ON.
2. Press TUNE / to manually fine-tune or press
and hold TUNE / to activate auto-search.
3. Press and hold to save the station.
SLEEP TIMER
To turn the sleep timer ON:
1. Press SLEEP once to activate the last setting
used.
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2. Press SLEEP to set radio sleep timer duration (120,
90, 60, 30, 15 or 0 minutes). Select “0” to disable
the sleep timer.
3. Press VOL / to change the volume.
NOTE “ZZ” flashes when the sleep timer is activated.
BACKLIGHT
To activate the backlight for 8 seconds:
Press any key.
To activate / deactivate continuous backlight:
Press and hold SNOOZE for 2 seconds.
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items
such as newspapers, curtains etc.
• 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.
• Do not tamper with the unit ’s internal components.
This invalidates the warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
separately for special treatment.
• Placement of this product on certain types of
wood may result in damage to its finish for which
Oregon Scientific will not be responsible. Consult
the furniture manufacturer’s care instructions for
information.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with
a battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the
battery compartment before first use.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product
and the contents of the user manual are subject to
change without notice.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
Main unit
Dimensions
(L x W x D)
145 x 134.5 x 55 mm
(5.7 x 5.3 x 2.2 in)
Weight 300g (10.6 ounces) without
battery
Indoor range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Synchronization Auto or disabled
Power 6V adapter and/or
3 x UM-4 (AAA) batteries
Remote unit (THN132N)
Dimensions
(L x W x D)
92 x 22 x 50 mm
(3.6 x 0.9 x 2.0 in)
Weight 46 g (1.62 lbs) without battery
Temperature
range
-30°C to 60°C
(-22°F to 140°F)
Channel no. 1, 2 or 3
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V battery
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about Oregon Scientific products. If you’re in
the US and would like to contact our Customer Care
department directly, please visit:
http://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 this Weather
Station (model: BARM668) 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.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland
and Norway
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