Oregon Scientific WMH800 User manual

User Manual
Slim Multi-days Weather Station
Model: WMH800

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Slim Multi-days Weather Station
Model: WMH800WMH800
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction...................................................................... 2
Overview........................................................................... 2
LCD display .................................................................... 2
Back view ....................................................................... 3
Stand .............................................................................. 3
Remote sensor ............................................................... 3
Getting started ................................................................. 4
Set up remote sensor ..................................................... 4
Set up main unit ............................................................. 4
Set up stand ................................................................... 4
Data transmission............................................................ 4
Sensor ............................................................................ 4
Weather information display........................................... 5
Regional weather information......................................... 5
Local temperature and humidity ..................................... 6
Weather warning message............................................. 6
Clock ................................................................................. 6
To manually set clock ..................................................... 7
Alarm................................................................................. 7
To set alarm.................................................................... 7
To activate / deactivate alarm......................................... 7
To silence alarm ............................................................. 7
Display contrast............................................................... 7
Backlight........................................................................... 7
Reset ................................................................................. 7
Mounting / placing of unit ............................................... 7
Specications................................................................... 8
Precautions ...................................................................... 8
About Oregon Scientic.................................................. 9
EU-Declaration of conformity ......................................... 9

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientic™ Slim Multi-
days Weather Station (WMH800).
This wireless weather station is capable of receiving
weather information from the whole of Europe. European
countries and cities are user-selectable, allowing users to
conveniently display up-to-date weather forecasts of the
selected European city.
Moreover, the built-in and external remote sensors record
indoor / outdoor temperature and indoor humidity from your
home environment and displays this alongside regional
data.
NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use your
new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions,
as well as technical specications and warnings you should
know about.
OvERvIEW
LCD DISPLAy
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1. Next 3-day regional weather forecast with day / night
temperature and amount of precipitation (user selected
city)
2. Amount of precipitation
3. Indicates which weather data is displayed (Day / Night)
4. Today’s regional weather forecast
5. Wind speed and direction
6. : sensor batteries low
7. : outdoor sensor reception status
8. Local indoor / outdoor temperature and indoor humidity
9. : alarm time is displayed
10. : clock signal reception indicator
11. : weather information signal reception indicator
12. : indicate AM / PM
13. : daily alarm is On
14. : batteries low in main unit and stand

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15. Country name / city name / clock / daily alarm / calendar/
message
16. : calendar format (month-day or day-month)
BACk vIEW
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1. SNOOZE / LIG�T: activate snooze function; turn on
backlight
2. Wall mount hole
3. MODE: toggle between time / calendar and message
display; set clock
4. ALARM: activate / deactivate alarm; set alarm
5. / : increase / decrease value of the setting;
display next / previous country / city; initiate sensor
search
6. ºC / ºF: select temperature unit
7. RESET: reset unit to default settings
8. Battery compartment
STAND
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1. Battery compartment
REMOTE SENSOR
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1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment

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4. RESET hole
5. C�ANNEL switch
GETTING STARTED
SET UP REMOTE SENSOR
1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Insert battery, matching the polarities (+ / -).
3. Select channel then press RESET.
4. Close the battery door.
TIP Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and consumer
grade lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.
SET UP MAIN UNIT
NOTE Set up the remote sensor before installing the main
unit.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities.
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
NOTE Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine or re.
SET UP STAND
TIP By placing the unit on the stand, the main unit is able
to run on the additional batteries located in the stand.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities.
DATA TRANSMISSION
SENSOR
To search for a sensor:
Press and hold + together.
For best results:
•Place the sensor within 30 m of the main unit.
•Position the sensor so that it faces the main unit,
minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls and
furniture.
•Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
•Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the
sky, away from metallic / 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.
The remote sensor reception icon will show the
following status:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensor(s).
A channel has been found.
The sensor cannot be found.
NOTE The main unit will search only for already registered
sensor or new sensor reset within the last 30 minutes. If unit
failed to synchronise with remote sensor, reset the sensor or
try selecting a different channel (and press RESET) before
manually forcing another search.

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TIP The transmission range may vary depending on many
factors. You may need to experiment with various locations
to get the best results.
WEATHER INFORMATION DISPLAY
REGIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION
NOTE Due to timing of the transmission of weather data, it
may take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.
This unit displays the current and next 3-day* weather
information of a user-selected regional city. indicates
strong signal reception of weather information.
* 4-day weather information (current and next 3-days) is
not available for all cities. Please refer to ‘Geographical
coverage’ addendum sheet for a list of cities and the
available forecasts for each city.
ICON LOCATION DESCRIPTION
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar / Message
area
Some cities’ data
are received
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
Data for the
selected city
received in the past
48 hours
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar / Message
area
Most cities’ data are
received
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
Data for the
selected city
received in the past
24 hours
(blinking)
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar / Message
area
During signal
testing, no signal
synchronised
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
Data for the
selected city
received in the
past 48 hours, with
message
(blinking)
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar / Message
area
During signal
testing, signal
synchronised
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
Data for the
selected city
received in the
past 24 hours, with
message
No icon
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar / Message
area
No information
received
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
No valid data for
the selected city
To select a country:
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to toggle through the list of cities.
3. Press MODE to conrm selection.
To select a city (within a selected country):
Press or .

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For current weather information, the unit will display the
weather forecast icon, day / night temperature, amount of
precipitation and wind speed / direction.
For the next 3-day weather information, the unit will display
the weather forecast icon, day / night temperature and
amount of precipitation.
NOTE The table below lists the weather forecast icons and
their respective meanings.
Day-time icon Meaning Night-time icon
Sunny / Clear
Partly cloudy
Cloudy
Foggy
Drizzle
Rainy
Deluge
Sultry
Sleet
Snow shower
LOCAL TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Display of local temperature and humidity toggles
automatically.
NOTE When the temperature is out of range, “HH.H” and
“LL.L” will be displayed until the temperature is within range
again.
WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE
When there is a weather warning message, it is automatically
displayed in a scrolling manner and toggled with clock /
calendar.
To review messages:
Press MODE repeatedly.
CLOCK
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal:
•DCF-77 signal of Frankfurt, Germany
•HBG-75 signal of Prangins, Switzerland
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak,
it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. If signal
reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK / NO SIGNAL

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TO MANUALLY SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press / to change setting options. The settings
order is: country, city, display contrast, +/-1 time zone,
12/24 hour format, hour, minute, year, month-day / day-
month, month, day and language.
3. Press MODE to conrm.
NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D),
French (F), Italian (I) and Spanish (S).
NOTE If the clock signal is valid, you are unable to
manually set the time.
ALARM
TO SET ALARM
1. Press ALARM to enter Alarm mode.
indicates in Alarm mode.
2. Press and hold ALARM to enter settings.
3. Press / to set hour and minute.
4. Press ALARM to conrm.
5. Press MODE to return to clock display.
TO ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE ALARM
1. Press ALARM to enter Alarm mode.
indicates in Alarm mode.
2. Press ALARM repeatedly to activate or deactivate
alarm. indicates alarm is On.
3. Press MODE to conrm and return to clock display.
TO SILENCE ALARM
•Touch SNOOZE / LIGHT to snooze alarm for 8 minutes
OR
•Press any key to turn the alarm off and activate it again
after 24 hours.
DISPLAY CONTRAST
You can adjust the clarity level of the display. Press and hold
MODE until “CONTR” is shown, then select from 0 (lowest)
to 15 (highest) by pressing / for your preferred level
of display contrast. Press MODE to conrm.
BACKLIGHT
Touch SNOOZE / LIGHT to activate backlight for 8 seconds
(only when connected to stand).
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
MOUNTING / PLACING OF UNIT
To mount onto a wall:
Use the hole located at the back of the unit.
TIP Leave a small gap between the wall and the unit to
prevent unit from heating up. Insufcient ventilation may
distort indoor temperature / humidity readings.
To place on horizontal surface, such as desk:
Align unit with the stand. Place unit downwards and tilt
slightly backwards to allow unit to lean on the stand.

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SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
Dimensions (L x W x H) 142 x 10 x 125 mm
Weight 150 g without battery
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C
Humidity range 25% to 90%
Power 2 x CR2032 batteries
STAND
Dimensions (L x W x H) 90 x 65 x 65 mm
Weight 56 g without battery
Power 3 x UM-4 (AAA) batteries
REMOTE T�ERMO SENSOR (T�N132N)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 50 x 29 x 95 mm
Weight 50 g without battery
Temperature range -20°C to 60°C
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Transmission range 30 m unobstructed
Transmission period Approximately every 60
seconds
Number of channels 3
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V battery
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 and not as normal
household waste.
•Placement of this product on certain types of wood
may result in damage to its nish for which Oregon
Scientic 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 rst use.
NOTE The technical specications for this product and the
contents of the user manual are subject to change without
notice.

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NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all
countries. For more information, please contact your local
retailer.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientic.com) to learn more
about Oregon Scientic products.
If you’re in the US and would like to contact our Customer
Care department directly, please visit:
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For international inquiries, please visit:
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EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITy
Hereby, Oregon Scientic, declares that this Slim multi-days
weather station (model: WMH800) 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 Scientic Customer Service.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROvED COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland C�
and Norway N