Technoline 9520 User manual

WIRELESS 433 MHz PROJECTION CLOCK
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing this fancy Projection clock with wireless 433MHz transmission of outdoor
temperature and humidity and display of indoor temperature and humidity. It is further acting as a DCF-
77 radio controlled clock with date display and two alarms. With the totally 24 different weather forecast
icons featured by "weather man", users can easily observe the forecast weather condition and will no
longer worry the sudden weather change. This innovative product is ideal for use in the home or office.
FEATURES:
The Projection clock
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LCD Display
Function Keys Function Keys Stand
Adapter socket
Battery
compartment cover
Projector
Projection
angle adjuster

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DCF-77 Radio controlled time with manual setting options
Time reception ON/OFF
12/24 hour display
Hour, minute and second time display
Calendar (weekday, date, month display)
Time zone option ±12hours
Features 2 alarms with snooze function
Snooze setting
Weather forecasting with 24 easy-to-read weather forecast signs featured by weather man
Weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting
Temperature display in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) selectable
Indoor and outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX recording
Indoor and outdoor humidity reading displayed as RH% with MIN/MAX recording
All MIN/MAX temperature recordings show date and time received
All MIN/MAX recordings can be reset
Can take up to three outdoor transmitters
LCD contrast setting
Low battery indicator
EL backlight
Table standing

The Outdoor Thermo-Hygro Transmitter
Remote transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity
to Temperature Station by 433 MHz
Shower proof casing
Wall mounting case
Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and
sunshine
HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE PROJECTION CLOCK
The Projection clock uses 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. When batteries will need to be replaced, the
low battery icon will appear on the LCD. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps
below: 1. Remove the compartment cover at the back of the
projection clock.
2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see
marking).
3. Replace compartment cover.
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In addition or instead of inserting batteries, the AC adapter can be used:
1. Connect the power adapter to a wall socket
2. Insert the adapter into the jack at the bottom of the clock
3. The Projection clock will now start receiving the DCF time signal. After approximate 3 to 5
minutes, the DCF time will be displayed (Also see "SETTING UP" below) .
Important!
Use only the adapter provided with the projection clock and make sure that your household voltage is
appropriate to the working voltage of the adapter. Otherwise your Projection clock may be damaged.
POWERED WITH THE USE OF AC/DC ADAPTER
If the Projection clock is first powered by batteries and the power adapter is subsequently used for
extended period of time, the main power source of the Projection clock will switch to AC/DC power. The
batteries will then act as a backup power source in case of power failure.
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HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER
The Thermo-Hygro transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the
batteries, please follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery cover with an appropriate screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see
marking).
3. Replace the battery cover on the unit.
Note:
In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up
procedures. This is because a random security code is assigned by the transmitter at start-up and this
code must be received and stored by the Projection clock in the first 3 minutes of power being supplied
to it
SETTING UP:
1. First, insert the batteries into the Projection clock (see “How to install and replace batteries in
the Projection clock”). Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up
briefly and a short signal tone will sound. Following some test data display, the indoor temperature
and humidity, the time as 0:00 the date as 1.1. and the "weather man" icon will be displayed. If the
indoor temperature and humidity are not displayed after 30 seconds, remove the batteries and
wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. Once the indoor data is displayed proceed to
step 2.
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2. Within 3 minutes of activating the Projection clock, place the batteries into the transmitter (see
“How to install and replace batteries in the Thermo-Hygro outdoor transmitter“).
3. After inserting the batteries into the transmitter, the Projection clock will start receiving data from
the transmitter. The outdoor temperature and humidity should then be displayed on the Projection
clock. If this does not happen after 15 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both
units and reset from step 1.
4. The Projection clock can take up to 3 remote transmitters. If you have purchased additional
transmitters, follow step 2 for all extra transmitters. However, ensure that you leave 10 seconds in
between the reception of the last transmitter and the set-up of the following transmitter. The
Projection clock will number the transmitters in the order of set-up, i.e. the first transmitter will
have the temperature and humidity displayed with the number 1 against it and so on.
5. Before all the transmitters are set up, there is a testing period, during which the display switches
quickly between all the received transmitters at random, according to which random transmission
it receives. Pressing any key will stop this process. The process also stops automatically if up to 3
transmitters are received or no keys are pressed for a few minutes.
6. Once the remote temperature and humidity have been received and displayed on the Projection
clock, the DCF-77 time code reception is automatically started. This takes typically between 3-5
minutes in good conditions. This time period is an excellent opportunity to locate the transmitter(s)
in suitable location(s) outdoors. In order to ensure sufficient 433 MHz transmission however, this
should under good conditions be no more than 100 meters from where the Projection clock will be
finally positioned (see notes on “Positioning the thermo-hygro transmitter” and “433 MHz
Reception”).
7. If after 10 minutes, the DCF time has not been received, use the SET key to manually enter a time
initially The clock will automatically attempt to receive the DCF time at each full hour. When this is
successful, the received time will override the manually set time. The date is also updated with the

received time. (Please refer also to notes on “DCF-77 Radio controlled Time” and “Manual
Time Setting”).
BATTERY CHANGE:
It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units on an annual basis to ensure optimum accuracy of
these units.
Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to
an authorised depot.
PROJECTION OF TIME AND/OR REMOTE TEMPERATURE
1. When plugged into an AC outlet, the projection clock can continuously project the time and/or
remote temperature.
2. When operating on batteries alone, the projection clock will only project when SNOOZE/LIGHT
button is pressed.
3. The projection will auto-focus for display from three to six feet away. A dark surrounding will be
necessary to clearly see the projection.
4. The default is projecting time (Hour and Minutes). The Projection Alarm can be set to project the
time (M0), remote temperature of Channel 1 (M1), or alternating between time and remote
temperature (M2) by pressing and releasing the “DISPLAY” button. The selected display mode
will flash on the lower middle as “M0”, “M1” or “M2”.
5. The direction of the display can also be rotated 360 in 90 increments by pressing the
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directional button. There is no display on the LCD that signifies the direction.
6. The projector case can be tilted for about 60 to help to orient the projected data.
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FUNCTION KEYS:
Projection clock:
The projection clock has nine easy to use function keys.
MIN/ OUT key
ALARM 2 key
Projection Direction
key
CH/ + key
SNOOZE/ LIGHT key
HOUR/IN key
ALARM 1 key
SET key
DISPLAY key
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SET key (Setting):
To enter the set mode for the following functions: LCD contrast, Time zone, Time Reception
ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, Manual time, Year, Date, snooze time duration, °C/°F, and Weather
forecast sensitivity settings.
Note: The year can be displayed in the set mode (not displayed in normal mode)
To stop the alarm
To switch on the backlight
HOUR/ IN key (Indoor)
To toggle between the current/ maximum / minimum indoor temperature and humidity
To press for over 3 seconds to reset the indoor maximum and minimum temperature and humidity
records (will reset all records to current level)
Note: the Time/date information is only available for MIN/MAX temperature data.
To change alarm hour in alarm setting mode
To stop the alarm
To switch on the backlight
MIN/ OUT key (Outdoor)
To toggle between the current/ maximum/ minimum outdoor temperature and humidity
Press for around 3 seconds to reset the outdoor maximum and minimum temperature and
humidity records (will reset all records to current level of the relative transmitter being reset- each
transmitter’s data must be reset separately)
To change alarm minute in alarm setting mode

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To stop the alarm
To switch on the backlight
CH/ + key
To toggle between the Thermo-Hygro outdoor transmitters 1, 2 and 3 (if more than 1 transmitter is
used)
To adjust LCD contrast, time zone, Time Reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, hour, year,
month, day, snooze time duration, °C/°F and weather forecasting icon sensitivity in setting modes
To stop the alarm
To switch on the backlight
ALARM 1 key
Press for about 3 seconds to enter the Alarm 1 setting mode
To display the preset alarm time of Alarm 1
To activate/ deactivate the Alarm 1
To stop the alarm
To switch on the backlight
ALARM 2 key
Press for about 3 seconds to enter the Alarm 2 setting mode
To display the preset alarm time of Alarm 2
To activate/ deactivate the Alarm 2
To stop the alarm
To switch on the backlight

DISPLAY key
To toggle between the projection of current time (M0), remote temperature (M1), or alternating
between time and outdoor temperature (M2)
To stop the alarm
To switch on the backlight
SNOOZE/ LIGHT key
To activate the snooze function for the alarm
To exit manual setting mode and alarm setting mode
To switch on the backlight
To switch on the projection
Projection Direction key
To rotate the projection imag incrementse in 90
To activate the EL back-light
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LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS:
Weather
Tendency icon
DCF Tower
Icon (for time
reception)
Time Calendar
Weather Forecast
icon (Weather
man)
Indoor
Temperature
in °C Outdoor Relative
Humidity %
Outdoor
Temperature
Outdoor
Reception
Signal
Number showing
Transmitter unit
Alarm symbol
Indoor Relative
Humidity %
Low battery
indicator
Alarm time
in °C
For better distinctness the LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time, date,
weather forecast, indoors and outdoors.
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Section 1 - TIME
In normal mode display of radio controlled time.
A reception tower symbol in LCD 1 of the display indicates that the DCF-77 time signal is scanned
for (flashing) or received (steady).
In setting mode display of manual setting values.
Section 2 - CALENDAR, ALARM 1 OR ALARM 2 TIME
Display date and month, weekday and date, Alarm 1 time or Alarm 2 time. It also shows the Alarm
ON/OFF icons 1 and 2
Display of low battery indicator. A small battery symbol on the upper right side indicates low
running batteries.
In setting mode display of a variety of references and setting values
Section 3 - WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER ICONS
Display of the weather to be expected in form of 24 fancy weather symbols (featured by Weather
man) and two weather tendency indicators in form of an arrow, which change their appearance
depending on the air pressure development.
Format of the weather man icons refer to the "WEATHER FORECAST AND TENDENCY"
Section 4 - INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
In normal mode, on the left, display of the current indoor temperature.
In normal mode, on the right, display of the current indoor relative humidity.
By pressing the HOUR/ IN key, display of the stored MIN/MAX indoor temperature and humidity
with simultaneous display of a MIN or MAX symbol in the upper center.

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Section 5 - OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
In normal mode, on the left, display of the current outdoor temperature.
In normal mode, on the right, display of the current outdoor relative humidity.
By pressing the MIN/ OUT key, display of the stored MIN/MAX outdoor temperature and humidity
with simultaneous display of a MIN or MAX symbol in the upper center.
By pressing the “CH” key, display of outdoor sensors (up to three outdoor transmitters) 1, 2 or 3 in
the center will indicate from which sensor the current reading originates.
A signal reception symbol in the upper center indicates that a signal is received from the
transmitter(s).
DCF-77 RADIO CONTROLLED TIME:
The time base for the radio controlled time is a Cesium Atomic Clock operated by the Physikalisch
Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig which has a time deviation of less than one second in one
million years. The time is coded and transmitted from Mainflingen near Frankfurt via frequency signal
DCF-77 (77.5 kHz) and has a transmitting range of approximately 1,500 km. Your radio-controlled
Projection clock receives this signal and converts it to show the precise time in summer or wintertime.
The quality of the reception depends greatly on the geographic location. In normal cases, there should
be no reception problems within a 1,500 km radius around Frankfurt.
Once the outdoor temperature and humidity are displayed on the Projection clock after initial set-up, the
DCF tower icon in the clock display will start flashing in the upper left corner. This indicates that the
clock has detected that there is a radio signal present and is trying to receive it. When the time code is
received, the DCF tower becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed.
If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the time or the DCF tower does not appear at all, then please
take note of the following:

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Recommended distance to any interfering sources like computer monitors or TV sets is a
minimum of 1.5 - 2 metres.
Within ferro-concrete rooms (basements, superstructures), the received signal is naturally
weakened. In extreme cases, please place the unit close to a window and/or point its front or back
towards the Frankfurt transmitter.
During nighttime, the atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception is possible
in most cases. A single daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy deviation below 1
second.
MANUAL SETTINGS:
The following manual settings can be done in the setting mode:
LCD contrast setting
Time zone setting
Time reception ON/OFF setting
12/24-Hour setting
Manual time setting
Calendar setting
Snooze setting
°C/ °F setting
Weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting
Press and hold the SET key for about 3 second to advance to the setting mode:

LCD CONTRAST SETTING
LCD (flashing)
The LCD contrast can be set to 8 different levels to suit the users needs (default LCD contrast setting is
LCD 5). To set the desired contrast level:
1. The above display will be seen. Press the CH/ + key to select the level of contrast desired.
2. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the “Time Zone setting” or exit the setting mode by
pressing the SNOOZE/ LIGHT key
TIME ZONE SETTING:
Time Zone (flashing)
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The time zone default of the Projection clock is 0. To change to another time zone:
1. Press the SET key after completing the LCD contrast setting in order to enter the time zone
setting (flashing).
2. Using the CH/ + key, set the time zone. The range runs from 0 to +12 and then runs from -12 back
to 0 in consecutive 1hour intervals.
3. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the “Time Reception ON/OFF setting” or exit the setting
mode by pressing the SNOOZE/ LIGHT key
TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING
Digit flashing
Digit flashing
In area where reception of the DCF-77 time is not possible, the DCF-77 time reception function can be
turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (Default setting is ON).
1. The digit “ON” will start flashing on the LCD.
2. Use the CH/ + key to turn OFF the time reception function.
3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “12/24-Hour Display setting” or exit the setting mode by
pressing the SNOOZE/ LIGHT key.
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Note:
If the Time Reception function is turned OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any reception of
the DCF time as long as the Time Reception OFF function is activated. The Time Reception and
DCF icons will not be displayed on the LCD.
12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING
flashing
1. After setting time reception ON/OFF, press the SET key, “12h” or “24h” flashes in the LCD.
2. Press the CH/ + key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode.
3. Press the SET again to confirm and to enter the “Manual Time setting” or exit the setting mode
by pressing the SNOOZE/ LIGHT key.
Note: When 24h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be date and month display.
When 12h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be month and date display.
MANUAL TIME SETTING
In case the Projection clock is not able to detect the DCF-signal (disturbances, transmitting distance,
etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock.
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Hours (flashing)
Minutes (flashing)
To set the clock:
1. The hour and minute digits start flashing in the time display section.
2. Use the CH/ + key to adjust the hours and then press SET key to go to the minute setting.
3. The minute will be flashing. Press the CH/ + key to just the minutes.
4. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Calendar Setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing
the SNOOZE/ LIGHT key
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Note:
The unit will still try to receive the signal at each full hour despite it being manually set. When it does
receive the signal, it will change the manually set time into the received time. During reception attempts
the DCF tower icon will flash. If reception has been unsuccessful, then the DCF tower icon will not
appear but reception will still be attempted the following hour.
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