Oregon Scientific PSS02A User manual

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Radio-Controlled Clock with Barometer and
Projection (Model #: PS-S02/PS-S02U)
User Manual

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Warnings ............................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 13
Specifications ........................................................ 14
Additional resources .............................................. 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About this guide .................................................... 2
Product overview ................................................... 3
Getting started ...................................................... 6
Batteries ............................................................ 6
AC power adapter ............................................. 6
Switch between modes ..................................... 6
Change settings ................................................ 6
Clock .................................................................... 7
Alarm .................................................................... 8
Calendar ............................................................... 9
Barometer ............................................................. 9
Weather forecast ................................................... 11
Backlight ............................................................... 11
Projector ............................................................... 11
Reset system ......................................................... 12
Safety and care ..................................................... 12

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your selection of the Philippe Starck
with Oregon Scientific Radio Controlled Clock with
Barometer and Projection (PS-S02/PS-S02U). This
powerful device bundles time keeping, alarm, barometric
trend, weather forecast, and projector 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
• Batteries
• AC power adapter

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TOP AND BOTTOM VIEWS
DESCRIPTIONS
1. Snooze/Light button ( 8, 11, 12)
2. Projection lens ( 11)
3. Reset button ( 6, 12)
4. DC power input jack ( 6)
5. Battery compartment ( 6)

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LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS
1. Low battery icon ( 6)
2. Clock ( 7)
3. Weather forecast ( 11)
4. Calendar ( 9)
5. Radio signal icon ( 7)
6. Barometer ( 9)
7. Alarm ( 8)

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BACK VIEW BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
1. Up – increase setting / activate auto-synch ( 7)
2. Down – decrease setting / deactivate auto synch
(7)
3. Select – switch modes / change settings ( 6)
4. Focus –focus projector ( 12)
5. Alarm –activate / deactivate alarm ( 8)
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries are supplied with this product. Replace them
whenever the low battery signal ( ) displays. Remove the
compartmentlidonthebottomoftheunit.Besuretomatch
the correct polarity, as shown in the battery compartment.
Before you close the lid, press the RESET button with the
point of a blunt object (such as a ball point pen).
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries.
AC POWER ADAPTER
An AC power adapter is supplied for use with the main
unit. You must connect the power adapter if you wish to
use the continuous projection feature. The jack is located
in the battery compartment.
NOTE If the AC power becomes unavailable, the unit will
automatically switch to battery power.
SWITCH BETWEEN MODES
Press SELECT. The selected mode will flash. The display
will stop flashing if no key is pressed within 5 seconds.
CHANGE SETTINGS
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds. Then, press UP
or DOWN to change each setting. Press SELECT to
switch between options.

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CLOCK
This product can automatically synchronize the date and
time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt,
Germany (PS-S02) or Rugby, England (PS-S02U). When
the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the
reception icon will blink.
RECEPTION
Reception takes 2 – 10 minutes to complete. Once
complete, the icon will stop blinking.
NOTE 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
In Clock mode, press DOWN 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 UP for 2 seconds.
Strong signal Weak signal No signal

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SET OR CHANGE THE CLOCK
1. Press SELECT to switch to the Clock Mode.
The time will flash.
2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode.
3. Select the 12/24-hour format, hour, and minute.
Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press
SELECT to confirm.
ALARM
When activated, the Beep Alarm starts quietly, then
gradually becomes louder. It shuts off at two minutes. The
LCD display lights up for the first 8 seconds.
SET ALARM
1. Press SELECT several times until the Alarm area
flashes.
2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the
setting mode.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN
to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.
4. Press SELECT again when you are finished.
SNOOZE
Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button the top of the unit to
temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. The alarm icon
will blink while Snooze is activated.

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TO TURN THE ALARM OFF OR ON
Press any button to stop the alarm.
To turn the alarm off completely (deactivate it for the next
day), press ALARM.
CALENDAR
SET DATE
Clock auto-synchronization must be deactivated before
you manually set the date. ( 7)
1. Press SELECT several times until the calendar area
flashes.
2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the
calendar setting mode.
3. Select the year, month, date, and language. Press
UPorDOWNtochangethe setting. PressSELECT
to confirm.
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F)
French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
BAROMETER
This product tracks barometric pressure changes over the
past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast ( 11) and
a trend line showing the direction of barometric change.

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BAROMETRIC TREND
The barometric trend arrow for the last 30 minutes is
always displayed.
VIEW THE LAST 24 HOURS
Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area flashes.
Then, press UP or DOWN to view the last 24 hours
history.
SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE
Youcansettheunitofmeasurement(mb/hPaor inHg)and
altitude. Setting the altitude allows the product to take
more accurate barometric measurements.
1. Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area
flashes.
2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds.
3. Select altitude (-100 meters to 2500 meters in
increments of 10) and the unit of measurement
(mb/hPa or inHg) and press UP or DOWN to
change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.
Trend Description Pressure change
(mb/hPa)
Rising
Steady
Falling
1 hr 6 hrs
+1 +3
Steady Steady
-1 -3

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WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius with 70 to 75
percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always
displayed.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 5
seconds.
Clear Partly
Cloudy Cloudy Rainy
PROJECTOR
This product has a built-in projector for viewing time and
alarm status at night.
NOTE The maximum projection range is 2 meters (6 feet).
The image gets larger the farther you display it.
PROJECT TIME / ALARM STATUS
In a darkened room, press SNOOZE/LIGHT to display
the time and alarm status for 5 seconds.
FLIP IMAGE
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT again while the projector is on.

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FOCUS IMAGE
The FOCUS switch is located on the back of the unit.
Rotate to adjust.
CONTINUOUS PROJECTION
The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this
feature ( 6).
1. Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds
when the projection is on. When activated, the time
and alarm status will project continuously.
2. Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds
again to deactivate.
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET button is located in the battery compartment.
Press it with the tip of a blunt object (such as a ball point
pen) whenever you change the batteries, or whenever
performance is not behaving as expected (e.g., unable to
establish radio frequency link with automatic clock, etc.)
This will return all settings to default value (barometric
pressure history, alarm setting, etc.)
SAFETY AND CARE
Washthe unit with a slightlydampclothandmild detergent.
Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a high-traffic
location.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:

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• Never immerse the unit in water. This can cause
electrical shock and damage the unit.
• 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.
• Do not make any changes or modifications to this
product. Unauthorized changes may void your right
to use the product.
• The content of this user guide is subject to change
without notice.
• Images not drawn to scale.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check here before contacting our customer service
department.
Strange date
/ month
Problem Symptom Remedy
Calendar Change language
(9)
Cannot
auto-
synchronize
Clock 1. Remove batteries.
2. Press RESET. All
memory items will

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
L x W x H 75 x 36 x 78.3 mm (3 x 1.42 x 3.08 in)
Weight 212 grams with battery
Problem Symptom Remedy
CannotClock return to default.
3. Replace batteries.
4. Place clock near
window / away
from electrical
devices, and wait
10 – 20 minutes.
If it still fails, you
may be too far from
a signal.
Disable auto-
synchronization
(7)
Cannot
change
clock
Problem Symptom Remedy
Plug in AC power
adapter ( 6, 12)
Strange
reading
Baro Set altitude / unit
(10)
No
continous
projection
Projector

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Barometer
Unit mb/hPa or inHg
Range 500 to 1050 mb/hPa
(14.77 to 31.01 inHg)
Resolution 1 mb (0.03 inHg)
Altitude -100 to 2500 meters
(-328 to 8202 feet)
Display Rainy, cloudy, partly cloudy, sunny
Memory 24 hour
Trend 1mb change in 1 hour or 3mb
change in 6 hours
Radio-controlled clock
Synchronization Auto or disabled
Clock display HH:MM:SS
Hour format 12hr AM/PM (MSF format)
24hr (DCF format)
Calendar DD/MMM; weekday selection in 5
languages (E, D, F, I, S)
Alarm 2 minute crescendo
Snooze 8 minutes
Projector
Display Current time / alarm status
Rotation image flip
Focusing Manual
Projection 5-second or continuous
Power 3 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline
batteries
AC/DC 6V power adapter
(for normal operation and continuous
projection)

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about your new product and other Oregon Scientific
products such as digital cameras, hand-held organizers,
health and fitness gear, and weather stations. The website
also includes contact information for our customer service
department, in case you need to reach us.

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RTTE Compliant Countries :
All EU countries, Switzerland CH.
And Norway N .
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product complies with the essential requirements of
Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directives, if used for
its intended use and that the following standard(s) has/
have been applied:
Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum
(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s) N / A
Electromagnetic compatibility
(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s) ETS 300 683:1997
Safety of information technology equipment
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive)
applied standard(s) EN 60950:1997
Additional information:
The product is therefore conform with the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EC and
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II) and carries the
respective CE marking.
VS-Villingen / Germany August 2001
Gerhard Preis
EC representative of manufacturer
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