Technoline DCF-77 User manual

WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing this Weather station with wireless 868MHz transmission. It
not only displays the indoor temperature and humidity but also receives the outdoor
temperature. It is further acting as a DCF-77 radio controlled clock. With the totally 8
different weather icons featured by "Weather girl", users can easily observe the current
weather condition. And this innovative product is ideal for use in the home or office.
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FEATURES:
The Weather Station
Function
Keys
LCD
Display
Removable
Stand
Battery
compartment
cover
Hanging hole
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• DCF Radio controlled time with manual setting options
• Daylight Saving Time ON/OFF
• Hour, minute and second display
• Calendar display
• Time zone option -12 to 12 hours
• Wireless transmission at 868 MHz
• Outdoor signal reception intervals at 4-second
• Display one of the 8 easy-to-read Temperature condition icons featured by Weather
girl
• Temperature display in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) selectable
• Indoor and Outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX recording
• All MIN/MAX recordings can be reset
• Low battery indicator
• Wall hanging or free standing

The Outdoor Temperature Sensor
• Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to Weather
Station by 868 MHz
• Weather-resistant casing
• Wall mounting case
• Mount in a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine
SETTING UP:
1. First, insert the batteries into the temperature sensor. (see “Install and replace
batteries in the temperature sensor“).
2. Immediately after and within 30 seconds, insert the batteries into Weather Station
(see “Install and replace batteries in the Weather Station”). Once the batteries
are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly. Following the time as 0:00
and the "weather girl" icon and indoor temperature and humidity will be displayed. If
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these are not displayed after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least
10 seconds before reinserting them.
3. After inserting the batteries into the sensor, the Weather Station will start receiving
data from the sensor. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should
then be displayed on the Weather Station. If this does not happen after 5 minutes, the
batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1.
4. In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission there should be no more than 330
feet (100 meters) between the final position of the Weather Station and the sensor
(see notes on “Mounting” and “868 MHz Reception”).
5. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Weather
station, the DCF time (radio controlled time) code reception is automatically started.
This takes typically between 3-5 minutes in good conditions.
Note:
• The Weather Station will receive one outdoor sensor only.
• If after 10 minutes, the Atomic time (DCF time) signal has not been received, press the
SET key to manually enter a time initially.
• Daily DCF reception is done at 02:00 and 03:00 every day. If the reception at 03:00 is
not successful, then at 04:00 and 05:00 and 06:00 there are other tries, until one is
successful. If the reception at 06:00 is still not successful, then the next try takes place
at 02:00 next day.If reception 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 Reception” and “Manual Time Setting”)
BATTERY INSTALLATION
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION
The Weather Station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Alkaline batteries. To install and replace
the batteries, please follow the steps below:
1. Remove the cover at the back of the Weather Station.
2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see
marking).
3. Replace compartment cover.
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INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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The temperature sensor uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Alkaline battery.
To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:
1. Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the sensor.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking).
3. Replace the battery holder 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
sensor at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Weather Station in the
first 3 minutes of power being supplied to it
BATTERY CHANGE:
It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy
of these units (Battery life see Specifications below).

Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used
batteries to an authorized depot.
FUNCTION KEYS:
Weather Station:
The Weather Station has four easy to use function keys.
SET key (Manual Setting):
SET ke
y
MIN/
MAX key
+ key
ICE ALARM key
• Press to enter the set mode for the following functions: Time zone, Manual time,
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Year, Month, Date, Weekday and °C/°F settings.
MIN/ MAX key
• To toggle between the maximum/ minimum outdoor temperature and maximum/
minimum indoor temperature data
• Press to reset at the maximum or minimum temperature records of the indoor and the
outdoor channel (will reset all records to current level)
• Press to exit the setting mode
+ key
• To make adjustment for various settings
• In normal display, press to toggle between the display of the calendar and second of
time in the time display of LCD
Ice Alarm key
• To activate / deactivate the Ice Alarm (alarm will be triggered once the outdoor
temperature has dropped to 4°C (39.2°F))
• To exit from the manual setting mode

LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS:
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Indoo
r
Temperature
Display "Calendar" or
"Second"
Time display
Weather girl icon
(Temperature condition)
Receiver low battery icon
Outdoor Temperature
Ice alarm icon
Time reception icon
Indoor humidity %RH
Outdoor signal
reception icon*
Transmitter low
battery icon