Oregon Scientific Monza FAW-101 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About this guide ................................................ 2
Product overview ............................................... 3
Getting started .................................................. 8
Batteries ......................................................... 8
Change settings ............................................ 8
Remote unit setup............................................. 9
Clock .................................................................10
Alarm.................................................................12
Barometer .........................................................13
Weather forecast..............................................13
Temperature & humidity ...................................14
Backlight ...........................................................17
Reset system ....................................................17
Safety and care................................................18
Warnings...........................................................18
Troubleshooting................................................19
Specifications ...................................................21
Additional resources ........................................23

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ABOUTTHIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your selection of the Oregon
Scientific Monza Wireless Weather Station
(FAW-101). This powerful device bundles weather
forecasting, barometric pressure monitoring, indoor
and wireless outdoor temperature and humidity
measurement, time keeping, and alarm features
into a single tool you can use from the convenience
of your home.
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.
In this box, you will find:
• Main unit
• Remote sensor
• Batteries

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TOP VIEW
DESCRIPTIONS
A. Snooze / Light button ( 12, 17)
B. Altitude button ( 13)
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LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS
1. Low Battery icon ( 8)
2. Weather forecast ( 13)
3. Road conditions ( 14)
4. Temperature / Trend ( 14-17)
5. Remote unit signal reception ( 15)
6. Remote unit Low Battery icon ( 8)
7. Humidity / Trend ( 14-17)
8. Barometer ( 13)
9. Alarm Status / Type ( 12)
10. Clock / Calendar ( 10)
11. RF Signal Reception ( 10)
12. Racing Car Animation
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FRONT VIEW DESCRIPTIONS
1. Clock ( 10)
2. Alarm ( 12)
3. s UP / t DOWN -increase / decrease setting
or activate / deactivate auto-synchronization
(8, 11)
4. Channel - switch remote unit ( 15)
5. Memory - view memory ( 15)
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BACK VIEW DESCRIPTIONS
1. Battery compartment ( 8)
2. °C/°F switch ( 9, 16)
3. Reset button ( 17)
4. Radio format switch ( 10)
5. Barometer unit switch ( 13)
6. Table Stand
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˚C ˚F RESET
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'AA'UM-3 1.5V
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REMOTE UNIT DESCRIPTIONS
1. Temperature ( 14)
2. Humidity and comfort level ( 14, 16)
3. Channel number ( 9, 15)
4. LED Indicator ( 15)
5. °C/°F switch ( 9, 15)
6. Reset button ( 17)
7. Channel switch ( 9, 15)
8. Batteries ( 8)
9. Battery compartment ( 8)
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied
with this product. Replace them whenever the low
battery signal ( ) displays. Slide open the battery
door at the back of the main unit. Use a small
Phillips screwdriver to remove the remote unit
compartment lid. Be sure to match the correct
polarity, as shown in the battery compartment. After
you change the batteries, press the RESET button
with the point of a blunt object (such as a ball point
pen).
Insert the batteries in the remote unit before
you set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable
batteries.
CHANGE SETTINGS
Press and hold CLOCK or ALARM for 2 seconds to
enter setting mode. Then, press sUP or tDOWN
to change each setting. Press and hold to enter
fast-setting mode. Press CLOCK or ALARM to
switch between settings.

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REMOTE UNIT SET UP
Up to 3 remote units can be used with this product
to monitor outdoor temperature and humidity. The
measurement unit (°C or °F ) and channel number
(1, 2, or 3) switches are located in the battery
compartment, and should be set prior to installation.
Additionalremote unitssoldseparately.Ifyou
are using more than one remote unit, be sure to
select a different channel number for each unit.
INSTALLATION
Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the
recess holes on the back of the unit.
For best results:
• Insert thebatteries andselect themeasurement
unit and channel number first.
• Placethe unitoutof directsunlight andmoisture.
• Do not place the remote unit more than 20 - 30
meters (60 - 90 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
• Position the unit so that it faces the main
(indoor) unit. Minimize obstructions such as
doors, walls, and furniture.

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You may need to experiment with various locations
to get the best reception.
CLOCK
This product can automatically synchronize the date
and time with official time-keeping organizations in
Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England). When
the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal,
the reception icon will blink during reception.
SET RADIO SIGNAL FORMAT
The RADIO SIGNAL FORMAT switch is located in
the battery compartment. Select EU (DCF) or UK
(MSF). Then, press RESET to reset the unit.
Reception takes 2 - 10 minutes to complete. Once
complete, the icon will stop blinking.
Strong signal Weak signal No signal

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For best results, place the unit away from
metal or electrical objects, and near a window with
a clear view to the sky.
TO DISABLE OR ENABLE AUTO-
SYNCHRONIZATION
Press tDOWN for 2 seconds to disable the
auto-synchronization. The unit will not respond to
radio signals until you reactivate the
synchronization.
To enable auto-reception, press s UP for 2
seconds.
SET OR CHANGETHE CLOCK
Auto-synchronization must be deactivated before
you manually set the clock. ( previous section)
1. Press and hold CLOCK for 2 seconds to enter
setting mode.
2. Select the12/24-hour format, hour, minute,year,
date/month format, month, date, and display
language. Press sUP or tDOWN to change
the setting. Press CLOCK to confirm.
The language options are (E) English,
(F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S)
Spanish.

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VIEW DAY OF WEEK, SECONDS, OR DATE
Press CLOCK.
ALARM
When activated, the Beep alarm starts quietly, then
gradually becomes louder until it crescendos at 1
minute. It shuts off at two minutes.The LCD display
lights up for the first 5 seconds.
SET ALARM
1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds to enter
setting mode.
2. Select the hour, minute, and alarm type ( for
Beep Alarm or for Ferrari Engine).Press s
UP or tDOWN to change the setting. Press
ALARM to confirm.
SNOOZE
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to temporarily disable the
alarm for 8 minutes. The alarm icon will blink while
Snooze is activated.
TOTURNTHE ALARM OFF OR ON
Press CLOCK, s UP, or t DOWN.

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To turn the alarm off completely (deactivate it for
the next day), press t DOWN when the Alarm time
is displayed.Press s UP to activate the alarm
again.
BAROMETER
This product tracks barometric pressure changes
over the past 24 hours to provide the weather
forecast ( next section). Barometric changes are
measured by the main (indoor) unit.
SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE
You can set the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or
inHg) and altitude. Setting the altitude allows the
product to take more accurate barometric
measurements.
1. TheBarometerUnit switchis locatedon theback
of the product. Select mb/hPa or inHg.
2. To set the altitude, press and hold ALT for 2
seconds. Press sUP or tDOWN to change
the setting. Press ALT to confirm.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius

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with 70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather
forecast is always displayed.
ROAD CONDITIONS
Based on the weather forecast, a racing wheel icon
will indicate the predicted road conditions.
Dry Slick Very Wet
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
With the press of a button, you can check the current
indooror outdoor temperature, humiditypercentage,
comfort level, trend, and record measurements.
Outdoor measurements are collected by the remote
unit.
Clear Cloudy Rainy
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Cloudy

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VIEW MIN / MAX / CURRENT MEASUREMENTS
Press MEMORY.
CLEAR MIN / MAX MEASUREMENTS
Press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds until a beep
sounds.
SELECT REMOTE UNIT CHANNEL
Press CHANNEL to switch between CHANNEL
1, 2, 3, or indoor. Or, press and hold for 2 seconds
to enter auto scan mode. If you select “Auto”, the
channel will change every 3 seconds.Press
CHANNEL or MEMORY again to deactivate this
Auto function.
SENSOR SEARCHING
Simultaneously press CHANNEL and MEMORY to
manually activate channel searching. The search
icon will blink until the remote signal is found, or the
search period times out.
No signalSearching Strong signal

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Signals from household electrical
appliances such as doorbells and home security
systems can cause temporary reception failures
between the indoor and outdoor units. This is
normal and does not affect the general performance
of the product. Reception will automatically resume
once the interference ends.
Check the remote unit batteries if no signal
is found.
SET UNIT
The °C / °F switch is located on the back of the
main unit, and in the battery compartment for the
remote unit. Select °C or °F.
COMFORT ZONE
The indoor and outdoor comfort zones are always
shown.
Zone Temperature Relative
Humidity
Com 20 - 25 °C
(68 - 77 °F) 40 - 70%
Dry Any <40%
Wet Any >70%

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TRENDS
The trend arrow for the last 30 minutes always
displays. Indoor and outdoor temperature and
humidity trends are shown separately.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight
for 5 seconds.
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET button are located on the back of the
main unit, and in the battery compartment for the
remote unit. Press these buttons whenever you
change the batteries, or whenever performance is
not behaving as expected (e.g., unable to establish
radio frequency link with remote unit or automatic
clock, etc.). This will return all settings to default
Relative
Humidity
+ 0.5 °C +3%
Steady Steady
- 0.5 °C -3%
Trend Temperature

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value, and you will lose all stored information
(minimum / maximum temperature and humidity,
alarm settings, etc.).
SAFETY AND CARE
Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild
detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a
high-traffic location.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service
ifhandled properly. Observethefollowingguidelines:
• Neverimmerse the unit inwater. Thiscan cause
electrical shock and damage the unit.
• Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,
shock,or fluctuationsin temperature orhumidity.
• 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.

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• Do not make any changes or modifications to
this product. Unauthorized changes may void
your right to use the product.
• The contents of this user guide are subject to
change without notice.
• Images not drawn to scale.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check here before contacting our customer service
department.
Strangedate
/ month
Calendar
Clock Cannot
change
clock
Disable auto-synch
(11)
Baro Strange
reading Set altitude / unit
(13)
Problem Symptom Remedy
Change language
(11)

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Shows “LLL”
or “HHH”
Temp
Remote
unit Cannot
locate
remote unit
Check batteries
(8)
Clock Cannot
auto-synch 1.Adjust batteries.
2.Press RESET
(17).
3.Manually activate
auto-synch ( 11).
Problem Symptom Remedy
Temperature is out-
of-range.
Problem Symptom Remedy
Cannot
change
channel
Check location
(9)
Check sensors.
Only one sensor is
working ( 15)
Remote
unit Cannot locate
remote unit