La Crosse Technology WS-8236U manual

1 Hanging holes WS-8236U ATOMIC CLOCK WITH TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND MOON PHASE Instruction Manual FEATURES: ATOMIC CLOCK: • WWVB Radio controlled time w ith manual time setting • Time display: hour, minute, second • Alarm setting with snooze function • Complete calendar display • Weekday display (3 languages to choose from: English, Fren[...]

2 TO INSTALL AND REPLACE B ATTERIES IN THE ATOMIC CLOCK The atomic clock uses 3 x AA, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the ba tteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Pull down on the tab at the top of the battery cover and lift up to remov e the cover. 2. Insert batteries observing the corre ct polarity (see marking inside b attery compart[...]

3 Indoor humidity and temperature Second Display + key : To change any values i n manual set mode or alarm set mode ALM key : To enter into the alarm set mode To set the alarm ON/O FF To display the alarm time in normal mode display To exit the setting modes SNZ key : To activate the snooze function during alarm ATOMIC CLOCK LCD SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS[...]

4 After completion of the abov e described procedures in “ Setting up” the manual setting modes can be entered by pressing and holding the SET key for 5 secon ds. The foll owing se ttings can now be programmed: D e f a u l t ( F a c t o r y ) S e t t i n g • LCD contrast setting 4 • Time zone setting -5 (Eastern Standard Time) • DST ON/OF[...]

5 2. Press and release the + key to sel ect the desired time zon e. 3. Press and release the SET key to confi rm the time zo n e setting an d co n tinue to th e DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. Note: The time zones from –4 to –10 hours will be displayed with 3 characters abbrev iations: • -4 ATL (Atlantic time), • -5 EST (Ea stern ti me;[...]

6 2. Press and release the + key to select radio-con trolled time ON or OFF. 3. Press and release the SET key to confirm the radi o-controlled time setting and continue to the Language setting. Note: Turn off the radio-controlled time feature only if you DO NOT want the clock to automatically update itself. LANGUA GE SETTING The weekdays can be dis[...]

7 6. Press and release the SET key to confirm the Time setting and continue to the Year setting. Note: The unit will still try to receive the signa l every day despite it being man ually set. When it doe s receive the signal , it will change the manually set time into th e received time. During reception attempts the WWVB tower i con will flash. If[...]

8 Note: The date can only be set in conjunction w ith the selected month . For example, it is not possible to set the date 30 i f the month of February is selected. EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES • To return to the normal display mode fr om anywhere in manual setting mode simply press the AL M key at anytime. • If no keys are pressed for a t lea[...]

9 WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST radio station, WWV B, is located in F t. Collins, Colorado and tran sm its the exact time signal continuously throughout the Uni ted States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2,000 miles away through the in ternal antenna in the ato mic clock. However, due to the na ture of the Earth’s Ionosphere, re[...]

10 MOON PHA SES FOR THE WS-8236U New Moon Small Waxing Large Waxing First Quarter Small Waxing Large Waxing Crescent Crescent Gibbous Gibbous Full Moon Large Waning Small Waning Last Quart er Large Waning Small Waning Gibbous Gibbous Cresce nt Crescent POSITIONING Before permanently mounting ensure that the atom ic clock is able to receive WWVB si [...]

11 WALL MOUNTING 1) Using a straight edge, horizontally space a t about 2“ (50 mm) three screw positions on a w all. 2) Install three mounting screws (not included) into a w all —leaving approximately 0.19“ (5mm) extended from the wall. 3) Place the atomic clock onto the screws, using the hangin g holes on the backside. Gently pull the atomic[...]

12 • When cleaning the LCD and ca sing, use a so ft damp cloth only . Do not use solvents or scouring agents. • Do not submerge the unit into w ater. • Immediately remove all low pow ered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Replace only w ith new batteries of the re commended size. • Do not make any repairs to the unit. Pl ease return it[...]

13 W ARR AN T Y I N FO RM AT I ON La Crosse Technology , Ltd provides a 1-y ear limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and w orkmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of pur chase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this prod uc[...]

14 LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT A SSUME LIABILITY FOR I NCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SI MI LAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT . THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. This warranty gives y ou[...]