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La Crosse Technology WS-8053U manual

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    WS-8053U Radio Controlled Moon Phase Clock Instruction Manual               [...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents/ Addition al Equipment 3 About WWVB 3 Quick Set-Up Guide 3 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation 4 Program Mode Function Buttons 5 Time Zone Setting 5 DST (Daylight Saving Time) Setting 6 Language Selection 6 Time Setting 6 Calendar Setting 7 12/24-Hour Setting 7 Selecting ° F or ° C 7 Fea[...]

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    3 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1) WS-8053U 2) Instruction manual and warranty card. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1) Two fresh 1.5V AA batteries. ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and T echnology—Tim e and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and transm its the exact[...]

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    4 DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE I) BATTERY INSTALLATION Note: To avoid start-up problems make sure that the batteries do not spring free. A) MOON PHASE CLOCK 1) Remove the battery cover, located on the backside of the unit. 2) Observe the correct pol arity, and install 2 AA batteries. 3) Replace the battery cover. Note: After the batteries have been instal[...]

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    5 II) TIME ZONE SETTING 1) Hold down the “ SET” button for 2 seconds. 2) The default setting “-5EST” will flash in the Date LCD. 3) Press the “+” button to select the appropria te tim e zone. There are 13 time zones to choose from: -5EST Eastern Time (default setting) -6CST Central Time -7MST Mountain Time -8PST Pacific Time -9ALA Alask[...]

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    6 V) TIME SETTING Note: When the WWVB signal is found, that ti me will over-ride the manually set time. 1) Hold down the “ SET” button for 2 seconds (the selected time zone will flash). 2) Press the “ SET” button 3 more times, until the hour “12” f lashes in the time LCD. 3) Press the “+” button to select the hour. Note: when settin[...]

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    7 FEATURES & OPERATIONS I) CHANGING DISPLAY MODE (DAY, SECONDS, AND TEMPERATURE) There are three possible display modes to view th e day, seconds, and temperature. The month & date/weekday/moon phase/indoor temperature is the default. To change the display: 1) Press the “+” button. 2) The display should now show the month & date/wee[...]

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    8 7) Press the “ ALARM” button to confirm and to exit the alarm setting mode. Note: The alarm will be automatically set to sound when exiting the alarm-setting mode ( indicated by the alarm icon to the right of the time). B) ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING THE AL ARM 1) The alarm will be automatically set to sound when exiting the alarm -setting mode ([...]

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    9 V) EL BACKLIGHT The EL backlight is activated for four seconds after a ny button is pressed. It ca nnot be left on continuously as it would cause too great of a drain on the battery. MAINTENANCE & CARE • Extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shock shoul d be avoided to prevent damage to the units. • Clean displays and units with a soft , [...]

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    10 SPECIFICATIONS Temperature: Measuring range: 32 ° F to 122 ° F with 0.2 ° F resolution (0 ° C to 50 ° C with 0.1 ° C resolution) Outside range: “OFL” will be displayed Checking intervals: Every 10 seconds Power source: Battery type: 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V (Alkaline) Battery life: Approximately 12 months Dimensions (H x W x D): WARRANTY [...]

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    11 This warranty gives you specific legal ri ghts. You may also have other righ ts specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damage s therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2809 Losey [...]