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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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