Sharp SPC315 Guide

SHARP.
Instruction Manual & Warranty
Thank you for your purchase of this quality clock. The utmost care has gone into the design and
manufacture ofyour clock.Please read t
he se instructions ca refully and store them in a safe pla ce for
future reference.
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FEATURES
SuperAccurate Time- Radio ccntrol led
Optional 12 or 24 hou rTime fo rm at
Automatically Updates for Da y Light Sa vings Time (DST)
ConstantMonth, D ay & Date Display
ConstantMoon Phase Display
Constant IndoorTemperature Display
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(i ncluded).
Min/MaxTemp era ture History
Constant Alarm Time Display
Dua l Alarm wi th Repeat 9 Minute Snooze
Backlight
on Demand fo r Nighttime Viewing
Lo w Battery Indica to rfor OutdoorSensor(s)
Requires 2 "AAA" Batteries for (Sensor) and 3 "AAA" Batteries for (Main Unit)
LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS
1. nme
2. PM Ind icator
3. Alarm1 /Alarm2 ON indicator
4. Time Zone Indicator
5. Daylight Savings Indicator (DST)
6. Radio signal strength Indicator
7. Da yoft heweek
8. Moon Phase
9. Month
10.Date
11. lndoortemperature display
12 .0utdoortemperature display
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14 . Alarm1 /Alarm2 time display
15 . 12124 Hour Indicator
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INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE BATTERIES
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Important: Be sure to install the batteries in the remote outdoo r tempe r ature sensor first
before installing the batteries in the clock . Alkaline batteries are recommended for both the
sensor and I.be clock .
To i nstall the batteries in the remote outdoor temperature sensor :
Begin by unsc re wing the battery co mpartment ccveron the back ofthe sensor(as shown in the
below diagram)
Insert two AAA batteries (not inc lud ed) into the battery compartment and make sure the polarity is
correct by following the(+
or-) symbolsengraved inside.
Make sure that the outdoorsensoris settoChannel 1(inside the battery_ ccmpartment there is a
switch with three differentchannel options). You MUSTsettheswitchto
Channel 1.
Replace the battery ccmpartmentccver.
When the batteries
in the sensorbeccme low,a low battery indicatorsymbcl will appear below the
channel indicator on the clock display (see the diagram abcve).
To install the batteries in the clock:
Begin by opening the battery ccmpart me ntccveron the backof the clock (as shown in the be low
diagram)
Insert three AAA batteries (not included) into the battery ccmpartmentand make sure the polarity
is correct by following the(+ or-) symbols engraved inside.
Replace battery compartment ccver door.
Replace the batteries whenever the displaybecomes dim ordifficult to read.
Battery Warning :
Set Switch to
Channel 1
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Different types of ba tteries or new and used batteries are not to be mix.
Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
Batteries are to
be inserted with the ccrrect polarity.
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Do not dispose ofbatteries in fire; batteries may explode or leak.
Ad ult assembly r equ ired to replace a nd remove batteries.
SELECTING THE TIME ZONE
The default time zone is Pa cific Zone. Ifyour location is not in the Pacific Time Zone,please
choose the correct time zone by pressing the [SEARCHITIMEZONE]button:P=Pacific,
M=Mountain,C =Central, E
=Ea stern.
RADIO CONTROL ED TIME FEATURE
Once the batteries are installed,the clock will begin to seek out the radio signal to update the time.
Th is typica ll y takes aproxi mn rty 20 minutes in good conditions. Ifafter 20 minutes the sign al has not
been received, we
re co mmend that you set the time manually.(See the section entitled 'Setting the
Time Manually'
.) After th e first signal is received, the clock wi ll automatically seek outthe atomic clock
signal
from Fort Collins, Co lorado each evening at 2:00AM & B: OOAM , and each day at 2:00 PM & B:OOPM
and continues to do so each day.
SETTING THE TI ME MANUALLY
NO TE: It is reccmmend ed that for the first use of the clock, you set the clock manually and then allow
--- the Radio Control signal to update the nme Setting each day.
To set the time press and hold down the [TIME-12124HR] button for2 seconds, and release
button when the hourdigi ts will begin to blink.
While the houris blinking press the [ADJUST/CHANNEL] button until you
rea ch the desired
hour.
Be sure to set the time to the ccrrect AM or PM hourshown by the indicator to the left of
the time
Press the [TIME-12/24HR] button again and th e minutes wi ll begin to blink. While the minutes
are blinking press the [ADJUST/CHANNEL]button unt
il you rea ch the desired minute.
Once you have se tthe desired time press the [TIME-12124HR] button again. The time is now
set and will return to normal time keepi
ng mode.
Note: In normal lime keeping mode,pressing the [TIME-12/24HR] button will toggle between the
12 and 24 hour formats. When yo uare in the 24 hourformat a 24 hour i ndi catorsymbcl will appear
abcve
the time.
SETIING THE CALENDAR
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2. Day
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6. Daylight Savings Time Ind icator
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To set the ca lendar, press and ho ld cbM1 th e{CALENDAR-C/F] button for 2 seconds and
release button when th e year will begin to blink (see the diagram above)
Wh il e the yearis blinking press the [ADJUST/CHANNEL]button until the clock displays the
correctyear. Note:This clock
ha saperpetual calendar that extends to the year2049. If you
mistakenlygo past the ccrrect yearjust co ntin ue to press the ADJUST/CHANNEL button and
the yearwill cycle back to 2000.
Press the [CALENDAR-C/F]button again, and the month will begin to bl ink. While the month
is blinking press the [ADJUST/CHANNEL]button until you reach
the correct month.
Press the[CALENDAR-C/
F] button again,and the date will begin to blink. While the date is
blinking press the [ADJUST/CHANNEL]button until you reach the correctdate.
Note : The da yof the week and the moon phase wi ll adjustthemselves a ut omati ca ll ydepending
on what ye ar,month & date yo u en ter.
Once you ha ve set the cale ndarpress the [CALENDAR-C/F]button again. The calendar is now
set
and the clock wi llreturn to normal lime keeping mode.
ABOUT THE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME (DST)
This clock has been pre-programmed toautomaticallyswitch when daylight savings time is in effect.Your
clock will show "DST" on the displayduring this time (see the diagram above).
Please note: With the pre -pr og rammed DST f eatu re,ifyou live in an area where Dayl ig ht Savings Time
is not observed,the lime display onyour clock
wi llread+/- one hourduring the DST lime period.
SETTING THE ALARM
In normal time keepi ng mode,press the (ALARM1/ALARM2] butt on to toggle between both
Alarm 1lime and Alarm 2time In lo w er~ght portion of the display.
Press the (ALARM1/ALARM2] button until the alarm yo uwould like to set (1 or2) is shown on the
display.
To set the alarm time, press and hold the [ALARM1/ALARM2] button for2 seco nd s. Th e alarm
hourwill begin to blink.
While the alarm houris blinking press the [ADJUST/CHANNEL]button until you reach the
desired alarm hour.
Be sure to set the alarm lime to the correct AM or PM setting shown by
the indicator
to the left of the alarm time (see the diagram above) ·
Press the [ALARM1/ALARM2]bu tton again and the al arm minuteswill begin toblink. While the
alarm minut es are blinking press the[ADJUST/CHANNEL]button until you reach the desired
alarm minute.
Once you have set the desired alarm time press th e [ALARM1/ALARM2]button again. The
alarm time is now set and the clock wi llreturn to normal time keeping mode.
Note: Toset
the 2 '" alarm press the [ALARM1/ALARM2]button until the 2 "' alarm time is shown
on the display. Follow the steps above to set the 2 '" alarm time.
1. Alarmnme
2. Alarm 1 ON Indicator
3. Alarm 2 ON Indicator
4. AlarmAM
5. Alarm PM
6. Al arm (1 /2) Time Indicter
USING THE ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION
To activate alarm 1, press the[ALARM 1 ON/OFF] button. The following symbol will appear
above the time (ALM1 (
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To activate alarm 2; press the [ALARM 2 ON /OFF]button. The following symbol will appear
above the lime (1
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To deactivate
ei theralarm,simply press the [ALARM 1 or ALARM 2ON/OFF] buttonsand the
symbcl above the time will disappear.
Note: The snooze function will be on automatically after activating the alarm.
To activate the snooze function when the alarm sounds, ju st press the [SNOOZE/LIGHT] button.
Thealarm
will stop sounding and then sound again in 9minutes. This can be repeated up to 4times
afterwhich the alarm will not sound again until
the following day.
When the Ala
rm sounds, the LED backlight will stay on for 5 seconds.
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFER ENT MOON PHASES
Your clockwill show you the phase in which the moon is in that day. Beloware the differentmoon phases
that can be displayed:
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INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE FEATURES
Your clock is programmed to display both th e ind oor and outdoortemperature in both Celsius (°C) and
F ai renh eight (° F) format and the moon pha se for each da y. Your clock can also display both the
minimum a nd maximum tempe r at u res that have been recorded . Below isa summary of each
function and howitoperates.
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Your clock wi ll display the current indoortemperature (see the diagram above) as well as the maximum
and minimum temperatures that have been recorded.
To switch the temperature between Celsius (°C) and Fairenheight (° F)simply press ard release the
[CALENDARC/ F] button.
OUTDOORTEMPERATURE
Setting up the outdoor sensor
Your clock will display the current outdoo rtemperature (see the diagram above) via a wireless outdoor
remo te sensor ( in clu ded ). To se t up the outdoo r senso r follow these steps :
W hen youfirst set up you rclock be sure to place the two AAA batteries (not included) into the
outdoor sensor first before placi ng batteries into the clock.
Begin byopening the battery compartmentcover on the back ofthe clock (as shown in the adove
diagram)
In sert three AAAbatteries (not included) into the battery compartment and make sure the polarity
is correct by following the (+o r -) symbols engraved inside.
Also make
su re that the outdoorsensor is set to channel 1(inside the batterycompartment there is
a switch with three differentchannel options). Channel 1is the default setting.
Replace battery compartment door.
Replace the batteries wheneverthe displaybecomes dim ordifficult
to read.
Note: Th eoutdoortemperature is updated approx.every mi nute.
Using the outdoor temperature feature
Once you have placed the batteries in both the outdoorsensorand the clock, the clock will begin
searching for the signal from the outdoor
se nsor (s). It will search for channel 1automatically. Ifa signal
is received a ('f) symbol will briefly appear above the channeli ndi ca toron the display and the outdoor
temperature will
be shown. Ifasignal is not received ·- - -"will appearon the display. If you are notable
to receive a sig nal from the sensorplease read the section below entitled
"Outdoor sensor troubleshooting."
Placement of the outdoor sensor
Yo ushould place the outdoorsensorwithin approx. 90 feetof the clock. Obsticles such as; walls. concrete
and large metal objects can reduce the reinge. Reception can also be determined by the materials
in a building . T ry some different areas to see where your senso r is best suited to send a clear s ignal to
the clock. Wait approximately 15 minutes before permanetly mounting to ensure that there is proper
reception.
To stand the transmitter up simply unfold the 'foo t' on the back of the holder
To hang the transmitteron a wa ll : (See Bel ow Diagram)
Choose
an area that is not exposed to directsunlightorrain.
It should be placed as high up from the ground oras far away from any damp areas or
metallic surfaces as possible.
Hang the sensor holderby inserting a screw ornail through the eyelet on the back.
Th en in sert the sensor into the holder
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Outdoor Sensor Troubleshooting
If you set up your clock correctly and the outdoor temperature reading is showing"- - _ .. then you need to
manually.have the ..c lock search forthe sigoal.EoJlol'i.ltles.e steps to S'lfilcilfQ.r the sensor sjgnal:
The channel setting on the clock MUST be set to Channel is 1.
Do this by pressi!19 the [ADJUST/CHANNEL]butto~ un til ~hannel 1 is shown on the
display. Note:Make sure the sensor switch isalsosettoChannel 1.
Check the switch located imtlethebatterycompartment of the sensor.
Press the [SEARCH/TIME ZONE]button for 2 seconds. The channel number on the
display will begin to blink as
the clock seeks out the signal for channel 1. Ifthe signal is
still not received check the following:
Are the batteries
in the clock ok?
Are the batteries
in the sensor ok?
Is the clock set to channel 1?
Is the transmitter located too far from the clock (read the section above
entitled PLACEMENT OFTHE OUTDOOR SENSOR)
Is the temp.outside be l ow freezing? At temps below freezing the output of
the batteries, and therefore the range of the signal, maydecrease considerably.
As the temperature rises the signal strength will increase.
Is the ctock positioned too close to a TV set orcompute r? Trychanging the
location ofthe clock.
Otherradio controlled appliances such as automaticgarage dooropeners,
alarm sys t ems or wireless hea dphon es ca ninterfere with the re ce ptio n.
If the signal is still not received, place the sensor as close as possible to the clock and
repeat
the above steps. Thiswill help the clock find the signal and ensure synchronization
with the sensor.
If none of the above works then you will need to res et bo th the clock a nd the sensor. To reset
the clock and sensorpress the reset button on the back of the clock by inserting a straigh tened
wi re (paperclip fo rex.) into the hole at the back of th eclock. Do the same to the hole in the
battery compartmentofthe sensor. After you have reset both the clock and the sensor
please proceed to set up your clock again from the beginning ofthis manual.
MIN/MAX TEMPERATURE READINGS
To viewthe minimum and/or maximumtemperatures (both indoor and outdoor) that have been recorded,
press the [MINIMAX] button once to display the maximum indoortemperature that has been recorded.
Press it once again to show the minimum indoortemperature that has been recorded. And press ita 3"
time to return to display the current indoorand outdoortemperatures.
Note:The Min & Max temperatures wi ll remain sto red in the clock until you manuallydelete them. To
manuallydelete the min and maxtemperatures simp ly press and hold the [MINIMAX] button for 2seconds
unti a beep sounds. The Min & Max temperatures will reset and the clock will recordnew readings
from that point
on .
RADIO CONTROL FEATURE
NOTE:Atany time , you can press a nd ho ld the [SNOO ZE\LIGHl] button for 3seconds to make the clock
seek the atomic radio signal and setitselfautomatically.The signal strength indicator wi ll blink on the
displayas
the clockseeks out the signal.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The
NIST continuously broadcasts the time signal (WWVB, 60KHz) which can be received anywhere in the
continental United States where long wave (AM) radio reception is possible. The signal can reach
approximately 2,000 miles through the internal antenna
in the Radio Controlled Clock. However,due to
the nature of
the Earth'satmosphere,reception is very limited during the daylighthours.The radio control
clock will search for a signal every night when reception is best.
When the WWVB tower icon on the clock flashes , this ind icates that the clock is receiving the radio signals
from the WWVB radio station. When the time code is recei ved the WWVB tower icon turns on and th etime
of
the selected time zone will be displayed.Ifonly part of the WWVB tower ico n tu mson or the WWVB tower
does not appear at
all and the time is not yet set, please take note of the following:
We recommend keeping the minimum distance of8 feet from any interfering source like TV'sor
computer monitors .
Within concrete rooms (basements, superstructur es ,office buildings), the received signal will be
weakened. In extreme cases , the unit should be placed close to awindow and /o r point the clock face
or back towards the FortCollins. Colorado.
During the night,the atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception
is possible
in most cases.A single dail yreception is adequate to keep the accuracy within 1 second .
NOTE: It is recommended thatfor the first use of the :lock,you set the c lo ck manually and then
allow the Radio Control signal to update the time setting each day.
CARE OF YOUR CLOCK
Replace the battery promptly when necessary and store the clockwithout batteries when not in use.
It is time to replace the batteries when the LCD display becomes dim .
Clean yourclock with a soft cloth or papertowel. Do not use corrosive cleaners or chemical
solutions
on the clock.
Avoid putting the clock In ahighly humid environment such as poolside or in abathroom.
Do not expose the clock
to directsunlight,extreme hot or cold temperatures.
FCC Remarks:
This devicecomplies with Part 15 of the FC CRules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This devi ce may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received , including interference that may cause und esired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
complian
ce cou ld void the user's authority to operate the eq uipment.
NOTE: Th is equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits fora Class Bdigital device,
pursuant
to Part15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticularinstallation. If thi sequipment
does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which
can be determined by tu ming the
equipmentoffand on, the u se ris encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver .
Connect
the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consultthe dealer or an experienced radiorrv technician for help.
For Customer Service Please Call Toll Free at
1-(800)-221-0131 and ask for Customer Service at x7546.
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM -4:00 PM EST
Please call for assistance before returning the clock to the store.
OneYear Limited Warranty
M.Z. Berger & Company warrants the original consumer purchaser of this product
that it shall
be free of defects in materials and workmansh ip for o ne year from the
purchase date
of this product. Defects caused by tampering, improper use,
unauthorized modifications or repairs, immersion in water or abuse are not
covered by this warranty. If a defect covered
by this warranty occurs during the
warranty period, wrap your clock
ca refully and send it to the following address:
MZ Berger Service Center
2g_75 Northern Boulevard
Long Island City, NY 11101
You must include a Proof of Purchase, ei ther the original receipt or a photocopy and
a check or money order for
USO $6.00 to cover the cost of handling. Also include
your return address inside the package. M.Z. Berger will repair or replace the clock
and retu rn it to you. M.Z. Berger will not be liable for any loss or damage,
including incidental or consequential damages
of any ki nd ; from any breach of
warranty either expressed or implied relating to the produ ct. Since some states do
not allowthe exclusion or limitation of incident al or consequential damages, this
limitation may not apply
to you.
Printed in China Model
SPC315
SHARP, registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.