La Crosse Technology WT-5600 manual

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    WT-5600 Radio Controlled Projection Alarm Instruction Manual PRO J EC TI O N[...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory o f C ontents 3 About WW VB 3 Quick Set-U p Guide 4 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation 5 Program Mode Programming Sequence 6 Function Buttons 6 Time Zone Set ting 6-7 Time Sett ing 7 Date Setting 8 12/24-Ho ur Mode 8 DST (Daylight Saving Tim e) Setting 8 Features & Operations Features 8-9 Radio-C[...]

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    3 INVENTORY OF CO NTENTS 1) WT-5600 Al ar m Clock 2) AC adapter/transformer 3) Instructi on manual a nd warranty card. ADDITIONAL EQUIPME NT (not included) 1) Two fresh 1.5V AA batt eries (opti onal for al arm clock) FEATURES OF PROJECTION ALARM 1. Radio-co ntrolled tim e and date 2. Projection of time 3. LCD light 4. Three modes of date/seco nd di[...]

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    4 QUICK SET-UP GUIDE 1) Insert two AA batteries into the Projection alarm and/or plug into w all 2) Wait 10 minutes for WWVB reception. 3) If there is no WWVB reception, m anually set the time and date (instructions in the Program Mode). 4) Program the settings. 5) Mount the WT-5600 in a su itable lo cation, where WWVB signal can be received. 6) Th[...]

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    5 AC adapter receptacle DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Remove t he batte ry cover. 2. Observe the correct polarity and in stall 2 AA batteries. 3. In addition or instead of inserting batteries, the A C adapter can be used. Simply plug the adap ter into the receptacle on the bottom of the alarm clock and then plug in adapter. 4. Repla[...]

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    6 PROJ EC TI O N PROGRAM MODE To enter the Program Mode , hold down the “MODE+” button for 2 seconds, until the time zone (“-5” default) flashes in the lower right. The Program Mode Guide is la id out in a manner that a llows you to program each function separately, or you can fo llow the instructions e ntirely to pr ogram the Project ion A[...]

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    7 3. From –5h to –8h, a US map with the highlighted time zone will also be displayed to the right of the time display. 4. Press the “ AL” button to move to the hour settin g or press the “SNOOZE” button to confirm the ti me zon e and return to the d isplay mode. D. TIME SETTING Note: When the WWVB signal is found, that time will over-ri[...]

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    8 E. DATE SETTING Note: When the WWVB signal is found, that date will over-ride the manually set date. 1. Hold dow n the “MODE/+” button for 2 seconds (the selected time zone will flash), press the “AL” button three times until the year flashes. 2. Press the “MODE/+” button to select the year. 3. Press the “AL” b utton to confi rm t[...]

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    9 B. RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME AND DATE 1. The projection alarm will automatically search for the time signal upon initial set-up and every nigh t. 2. When the signal is being received, th ere will b e a “tower” icon flashing to the right of the time display. 3. When the time signal has been receive d successfully, the tower icon will remain steady[...]

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    10 Li g ht Intensit y Projection Direction C. PROJECTION OF TIME 1. When plugged in to an A C outlet, th e projection alarm can continuously project the time. 2. When operating on batteries alo n e, the Projection Alarm will on ly project when a button is pressed. 3. The projection will auto-focus for display from three to six feet away. A dark sur[...]

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    11 Alarm is Active 2. ACTIVATING/DEA CTIVATING THE ALARM a. After entering the alarm-settin g mode, th e alarm is activated. b. To toggle between activating and deactivating the alarm, press the “AL” button briefly. “((( • )))” will be displayed to the left of the time display when the alarm is activated. c. When the snooze ba r is presse[...]

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    12 F. CHANGING DISPL AY MODE (DAY, SECONDS , AND ALARM TIME) There is three possible displ ay modes to view the date, sec onds and alarm time. To change the display ( starting at the defa ult of mont h - date): 1. Press the “MODE/+” button and the display will now show seconds. 2. Press the “MODE/+” button and the display will now show alar[...]

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    13 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The Projection is faint Solution: 1) Change inten sity setting 2) Use AC ada pter 3) Darken surroundings 4) Use fresh ba tteries (if AC is not used ) Problem: The LCD is faint. Solution: 1) Replace the batteries. Problem: No reception of WWVB signal. Solution: 1) It may help reception to face th e front of the Projection[...]

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    14 W AR R AN T Y IN F OR M ATI O N La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this produc t. [...]

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    15 For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610 Fax: 608.796.1020 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.com (information on other products) web: www.lacrossetechnology.com FCC ID: OMO-01RX (receiver) THIS DEVIC[...]