Wind & Weather ID3591 User manual

Projection Clock
and Weather Monitor
User Manual
ID3591

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the ID3591 Wind & Weather
Projection Clock and Weather Monitor. This device in-
cludes precise time keeping, weather forecast, alarm, and
temperature monitoring features that you can use from
the comfort of your home.
In this package you will fi nd:
• Main unit (receiver)
• Three remote sensors (transmitters) ID3591A
• AC/DC Adapter
• User manual
Please keep this manual handy as you use your new
weather instrument. It contains practical step-by step
instructions, as well as technical specifi cations and pre-
cautions you should know.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
MAIN UNIT
Features:
• Light Sensor detects low light conditions and lights up
the LCD display
• Multi-channel capability to monitor temperature in up
to three remote locations in addition to base unit
• Barometric pressure with three trend indicators: Rising,
Steady, Falling
• Weather forecast in fi ve large graphic icons: Sunny,
Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Light Rain, Heavy Rain
• Current time and remote temperature from one sensor
projected onto wall or ceiling in bright red digits
• Precise time and date are set via RF signal from the U.S.
Atomic Clock in Colorado
• Projected image rotation, fl ip, and focus control
• Calendar displays date with month and day in English,
Spanish, or French
• Dual crescendo alarm with snooze
• Programmable pre-alarm activates Weekday and Single
alarms earlier if temperatures fall below freezing to give
you extra time in the morning
• LCD with blue backlight for convenient night-time
viewing
• AC/DC adapter included for continuous projection
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A. LCD DISPLAY
Allows easy reading of indoor/outdoor temperature,
weather conditions, calendar, and time
B. CHANNEL SELECTOR
Selects different remote sensor readings
C. ALARM ON/OFF BUTTON
• Switches between the calendar display and three dif-
ferent alarm modes
• Sets the weekday alarm, single alarm or pre-alarm
D. MODE BUTTON
• Toggles between the clock modes–the time with the
seconds and the time with the day of week
• Sets the clock manually
E. LIGHT/SNOOZE BUTTON
Activates the snooze feature, backlight, and projection
F. DOWN ( – ) BUTTON
Decreases the setting
G. UP ( + ) BUTTON
Increases the setting
H. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Holds two AA batteries
I. [LIGHT/SNOOZE]
Activates the projection for 5 seconds
J. [ROTATE]
Rotates the projection image
K. [FLIP]
Flips the projected image 180°
L. [FOCUS]
Adjusts the sharpness of the projected image
M. [CONTINUOUS PROJECTION]
Sets a continuous time and temperature projection
N. [LIGHT SENSOR] SWITCH
When AC adapter is connected, position the light sensor
switch to:
• “AUTO” to activate an auto backlight
• “ON” to set continuous LCD backlight
• “OFF” to deactivate LCD backlight
The built-in light sensor detects the environmental light
conditions. If the light conditions are lower than 100
LUX, the LCD lights up automatically.
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REMOTE SENSOR
Features:
• Remote temperature transmission to the main unit via
433 MHz signal
• Can be wall mounted using built-in hanger
• 100' line of sight transmission range without interference
• LCD display of measured temperature
• Temperature display unit (C°or F°) selection
• Transmission channel selection
A. LED INDICATOR
• Flashes once when the remote sensor transmits a
reading to the main unit
• Flashes twice when battery power is low
B. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE
Allows the remote sensor to be hung on a wall
C. °C/°F SWITCH
Selects the temperature display (Fahrenheit or Celsius)
D. RESET
Resets all previous settings
E. CHANNEL SELECTOR
Selects the desired channel
before
installing batteries
before installing batteriesbefore
F. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Holds two AA batteries
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1. We recommend using alkaline batteries for the main
unit and remote sensor.
NOTE: When the temperature
falls below freezing, the batteries in outdoor remote
sensor(s) may have reduced voltage supply and a shorter
effective range. We recommend using lithium batteries at
temperatures below 32°F.
2. Avoid using rechargeable batteries.
3. Insert batteries before fi rst use, matching the polarity as
shown in the battery compartment.
4. Always install batteries in the remote sensor before the
main unit.
5. Press RESET after each battery change, using paper clip
or similar tool.
6. During initial setup, place the main unit as close as pos-
sible to the remote sensor.
7. After reception is established (remote temperature will
appear on the receiver’s display), position the remote
sensor and main unit within the effective transmission
range of 100'.
NOTE:
1. Avoid setting the time and date on the main unit before the
outdoor temperature is displayed.
2. The effective operating range may be infl uenced by the
surrounding building materials and how the receiver and
transmitter are positioned.
3. Position the remote sensor so that it faces the main unit
(receiver), minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls,
and furniture.
4. Though the remote sensors are weather-resistant, they
should be placed away from direct sunlight, rain, or snow.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
REMOTE SENSORS
NOTE: Install the batteries; select the channel and type of
temperature (°C/°F) before you mount the sensor.
1. Remove the screws from the battery compartment with
a small Phillips screwdriver.
2. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery
compartment. Channel 1 is typically selected if only 1
remote sensor is being used.
3. If you are using more than one sensor, select a different
channel for each sensor.
4. Install two AA alkaline batteries (not included) match-
ing to the polarities shown in the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure the
screws.
6. Secure the remote sensor in the desired location.
MAIN UNIT
1. Open the battery compartment door.
2. Install two AA batteries (not included) matching to the
polarities shown.
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
A low-battery indicator [
] will appear on the indoor
or outdoor temperature reading line of the main unit
warning that the corresponding sensor’s batteries need
replacement.
GETTING STARTED
After batteries are installed, remote sensors will transmit
temperature readings at 45 second intervals. The main
unit may take up to 2 minutes to receive the initial read-
ings. Upon successful reception, remote temperature will
be displayed. The main unit will automatically update
readings at 45-second intervals.
CHECKING REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURES
The indoor temperature is shown on the middle line of
the main unit display. The remote temperature is shown
on the top line of the display. The wave icon near the
remote sensor reading indicates that there is good signal
reception from the remote unit. If there is no signal
received from the remote unit for more than 2 minutes,
dashes “
” will be displayed. Hold [ – ] button for 2
seconds to force an immediate search.
CONTINUOUS PROJECTION
Insert 2 AA batteries and connect the included AC
adapter (AC120V, 60Hz-DC5.0V, 100mA).

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CURRENT TIME and INDOOR/OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE PROJECTION
READING THE KINETIC WAVE DISPLAY
The kinetic wave display shows the main unit (receiver)
signal reception strength.
3. Press and hold the “
FLIP
” button for 2 seconds again,
and the display will switch between indoor and outdoor
temperatures every 5 seconds.
2. Press and hold the “
FLIP
” button for 2 seconds to
change temperature information from outdoor to indoor.
1. Press “
FLIP
” to rotate projection image 180° clockwise.
WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technol-
ogy) radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado. It
transmits an exact time signal continuously throughout
the continental United States at 60 KHz frequency. The
Projection Clock and Weather Monitor can receive this
WWVB signal through its internal antenna from up
to 2,000 miles away. Due to the nature of the earth’s
ionosphere, reception can be limited during the daylight
hours. The radio controlled clock will search for an alter-
nate station that derives its signal from the NIST Atomic
clock in Boulder, Colorado.
The WWVB tower icon on the main unit’s display will
fl ash indicating radio signal reception from the WWVB
station. Please allow a full 24 hours for the internal recep-
tion of time. If, after that time, the tower icon is not fully
lit, or if the time is not set automatically, please consider
the following:
• During night-time hours, atmospheric disturbances are
typically less severe and reception may improve. A single
daily reception is suffi cient enough to keep the accuracy
reading within 1 second.
• Make sure the main unit is positioned at 8' minimum
distance from any interference source such as a TV, com-
puter monitor, microwave, etc. The successful reception
of the atomic time signal depends on the positioning
and location of the clock. Always place the main unit by
a window for better reception.
• Within concrete walled rooms, such as basements or
offi ce buildings, the received signal may be weakened.
Always place the unit near a window.
Searching for Signal
Temperature Signals
Successfully Received
No Signal

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NOTE:
1. The weather forecast accuracy is approximately 70%.
2. Display shows forecasted, not current conditions.
3. The “Sunny” icon indicates clear weather, even when
displayed during nighttime hours.
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
The barometric pressure arrows indicate if pressure is
rising, steady, or falling.
WEATHER FORECAST
The weather projection clock is capable of detecting
atmospheric pressure changes. Based on collected data, it
forecasts the weather for the next 12 to 24 hours.
When the
display
shows...
Forecast is... Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Light Rain Heavy Rain
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TEMPERATURES
The trend indicator shows the trend of temperatures col-
lected at a particular remote sight. There are three trends
that will be shown: rising, steady, and falling.
Temperature
Trend
Rising Steady Falling
Arrow
indicator
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
The maximum and minimum record of the indoor and
outdoor temperature will be automatically stored in the
memory. It will display the minimum, maximum and the
current reading upon each press of both [
channel
] & [
–
]
buttons. The unit will return to the current temperature
display in 15 seconds. To clear the memory, press & hold
[
channel
] for 3 seconds and all stored readings will be
erased.
LOST COMMUNICATION
If the main unit display for the remote sensor goes blank,
press and hold [
–
] for 2 seconds to begin a new signal
search. If the signal still isn’t received, please make sure
that:
1. The remote sensor is in its proper location.
2. The distance between the main and remote units is not
over 100'.
3. The path between units is clear of obstacles. Shorten
the distance between units if necessary.
4. Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote
sensor and main unit.
Pressure Trend
Rising Steady Falling
Arrow
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NOTE: When the temperature falls below freezing, the bat-
teries in outdoor remote sensor(s) may have reduced voltage
supply and a shorter effective range. We recommend using
lithium batteries at temperatures below 32°F.
If everything listed on page 13 is in order and there is still
no reception, please perform the following steps:
1. Bring main unit and remote sensor close together.
2. Remove screws from back of remote sensor and open
the battery compartment.
3. Remove the batteries and reinstall them in the same
manner. Remote sensor LED indicator will fl ash show-
ing transmission of the signal.
4. Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall
them in the same manner.
5. On the main unit select the same channel number
as set on the remote sensor. The remote temperature
should appear on the main unit’s display, showing that
transmission is being successfully received.
TRANSMISSION COLLISION
Signals from other household devices, such as doorbells,
home security systems, and entry controls, may interfere
with this product and may cause temporary reception
failure. This is normal and will not affect the general per-
formance of the product. The transmission and reception
of temperature readings will resume once the interference
subsides.
RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK
SETTING THE CLOCK:
1. After the main unit receives temperature readings from
the remote sensor, the WWVB time signal receiver will
automatically search for the time signal. It takes about
5-8 minutes. Always place the clock by the window for
better reception.
2. If the radio signal is received, the date and time will be
set automatically, and the [
] icon will appear.
3. If after 8 minutes the time signal has not been received,
press the “
MODE
” button to set the time manually.
The clock will continue to search for the WWVB time
signal daily from 1:00 am to 4:30 am. When the signal
has been successfully received, the time and date will be
updated automatically.
CALENDAR AND CLOCK DISPLAY MODES
The date is displayed in month–date format. Each press
of the
MODE
button will change the clock display setting
between the time with the seconds, and the time with the
day of week.
MANUAL SETTINGS:
TIME ZONE
1. Press
MODE
to select the time with the day of week
display mode.
2. Select the time zone by pressing and holding the “ + ”
button for 3 seconds.
3. Keep holding until the desired time zone (Pacifi c,
Mountain, Central, or Eastern) is selected on the
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YEAR, DATE, TIME, and TEMPERATURE UNIT
1. Press and hold
MODE
for 3 seconds: the year will fl ash.
2. Press “ + ” or “ - ” to change the fl ashing digits.
3. After the fi rst value is set, press
MODE
again. Continue
setting month, day, hour, minute, display language, and
Fahrenheit or Celsius display.
4. When you’ve set the last value, press
MODE
for the last
time to return to regular mode.
ALARMS
• Weekday (M–F) Alarm
The alarm will sound and the alarm icon will fl ash at the
set time Mondays through Fridays.
• Single Day Alarm
The alarm will sound and the alarm icon will fl ash at the
set time, but will not activate on subsequent days.
• Pre-Alarm
If the remote temperature is 32°F/0°C or below, the
pre-alarm feature will be activated. The pre-alarm time
interval can be set for 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 minutes
before the weekday or single alarm time. Press and hold
[
ALARM ON/OFF
] for 2 seconds in Pre-Alarm mode to
set the pre-alarm interval.
“
” (Weekday alarm), “
” (Single day alarm), and
“Pre-AL” (Pre-alarm) icons will indicate which alarm
mode is armed. You can enable or disable an alarm by
pressing the [ + ],[ – ] buttons in alarm display mode.
Press
MODE
to toggle between alarm modes or to return
to the default display.
SETTING THE ALARMS
To set any alarm:
1. Press [
ALARM ON/OFF
] once to display a specifi c
alarm time. If the selected alarm is off, “OFF” will be
displayed.
2. Press and hold [
ALARM ON/OFF
] for 2 seconds. The
hour digit will fl ash.
3. Enter the hour using [ - ] or [ + ] buttons.
4. Press [
ALARM ON/OFF
] again. The minute digits will
fl ash.
5. Enter the minutes using [ - ] or [ + ] buttons.
6. Press [
ALARM ON/OFF
] again to exit from the alarm
time mode.
7. Repeat the same procedure to set any of the alarms
(weekly, daily, or pre-alarm).
SNOOZE
When the alarm sounds, press the
LIGHT/ SNOOZE
but-
ton to temporarily stop the alarm. After depressing, the
alarm sound will resume in 5 minutes. If the alarm is not
disabled after that, it will sound for 4 more minutes and
then will stop by itself.
HOW TO STOP AN ALARM
• Press [
ALARM ON/OFF
] on the main unit to disable
any alarm
• To deactivate an alarm, select the alarm and press [ – ]
• To reactivate an alarm, select the alarm and press [ + ]

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PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of satisfacto-
ry service if handled carefully. Here are a few precautions:
1. Do not immerse the units in water.
2. Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive mate-
rials. They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the
electronic circuits.
3. Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature, or humidity, which may result in
malfunctions, shorter lifespan, damaged batteries, and
damaged parts.
4. Do not tamper with the units’ internal components.
Doing so will invalidate the warranty and may cause
damage. These units contain no user-serviceable parts.
5. Use only fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old bat-
teries.
6. Read this user’s manual thoroughly before operating
the units.
SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Measurement:
Main Unit:
Indoor Temperature range: 23°F to 122°F
Temperature Resolution: 0.2°F
Remote Sensor:
with alkaline batteries: -4°F to 158°F
with lithium batteries: -38°F to 158°F
Temperature Resolution: 0.2°F
RF Transmission Frequency: 433 MHz
Maximum number of remote sensors: 3
RF Transmission range: Max. 100'
Temperature sampling cycle: approx. 45 sec.
Calendar, Clock, and Alarms:
12-hour display format: hh : mm
Date format: Month–Day
Day of week: User-selectable in 3 languages (English,
French, Spanish)
Dual 4-minute crescendo alarm with snooze
Pre-alarm for ice alert with programmable time intervals
Power:
Main unit:
2x AA (1.5V) batteries or included
AC adapter (AC120V, 60Hz-DC5.0V)
Remote Sensor:
2x AA (1.5V) batteries
Dimensions:
Main unit:
6.25"W x 4.5"H x 1.875"D
Remote sensor:
2.25"W x 4.25"H x 1.25"D