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WS-8157U
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS
TEMPERATURE
Instruction Manual
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WS-8157U RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Glossary of Common Terms………………………………………………………………………….2 Features…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Batteries: Installation and Replacement…………………………………………………………..4 Setting-Up………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Function Keys………………………………………………………………………………………..5-6 LCD Screen Descriptions……………………………………………………………………………..6 Weather Forecast……………………………………………………………………
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GLOSSARY OF COMMON TERMS NIST* The National Institute of Standards and Technology maintains the primary frequency standard for the United States. The NIST also coordinates the United States time and frequency standards with other world standards. The NIST provides time and frequency services for United States clientele. WWVB* The WWVB is an AM radio station in Ft. Collins, Colorado, managed by the NIST. The WWVB’s function is to broadcast time-of-day information derived from the NIST
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FEATURES: RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK: Hanging holes LCD1 Function keys display LCD2 Battery cover display Foldable stand • WWVB Radio controlled time with manual time setting • Time reception ON/OFF • 12/24 hour time display • Time display: hour, minute, second • Alarm setting with snooze function • Calendar display • Weekday display (4 languages to choose from: English, French, Spanish and German) • Time zone setting • Daylight savings time ON/OFF option
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TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER(INSTALL BATTERIES IN TRANSMITTER BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERIES IN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK) The transmitter uses 2 x AA,1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery cover by pushing down towards bottom of transmitter and sliding cover out. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking inside battery compartment). 3. Replace the battery cover on
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SETTING-UP: Alkaline batteries are recommended for use in both units. Avoid using rechargeable batteries. NOTE: Do not set-up the clock until the outdoor temperature is displayed. 1. Place batteries in the outdoor transmitter first, then into the radio-controlled clock. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 15 MINUTES. 2. After the 15 minutes both the Indoor and Outdoor areas on your clock should have a temperature showing. If not, remove both sets of batteries, wait 15 min
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To display the alarm time in normal mode display To exit the setting modes LCD SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS The radio-controlled clock's LCD is divided into 2 sections and once the batteries are inserted, all the segments will light up briefly before displaying the information for time, date, indoor and outdoor temperatures. Radio reception icon Alarm icon WWVB time Indoor temperature Outdoor temperature display Date Weekday WEATHER FORECAST The weather forecast
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Sun with Clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds). Clouds with Rain—indicates that the weather is expected to get worse (not that the weather will be rainy). The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in air pressure. The icons change in order, from “sunny” to “partly sunny” to “cloudy” or the reverse. It will not change from “sunny” directly to “rainy”, although it is possible for the change to occur quickly.
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LCD CONTRAST SETTING After entering the manual setting mode as described above, the LCD contrast can be set within 8 levels, from LCD 0 to LCD7 (Default setting is LCD 5): 1. The LCD contrast digit will start fashing in LCD2. (Default setting "5“). 2. Select the desired LCL contrast level by pressing and releasing the + key. The level can be set between 0-7. 3. Press and release the SET key to enter the "Time Zone Setting“. TIME ZONE SETTING The time zone can be set between the +12 t
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TIME RECEPTION SETTING (ON/OFF) In area where reception of the WWVB time is not possible, the WWVB time reception function can be turn OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (Default setting is ON). 1. The ON digit will start flashing on LCD1. Set the RCC ON or OFF by pressing the + key. 2. Press and release the SET key to enter the “Language Setting“. Note: If the Time Reception function is turned OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any reception of the WWVB ti
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2. Set the desired hours by pressing and releasing the + key followed by pressing the SET key. 3. Now the minute digits will start flashing. 4. Set the desired minutes by pressing and releasing the + key. If the + key is held, the units will increase by 5. 5. Press and release the SET key to move to the “Year Setting”. Note: The unit will still try to receive the signal every day despite it being manually set. When it does receive the signal, it will change the manually set time into
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Note: The date can only be set in conjunction with the selected month. For example, it is not possible to set the date 30 if the month of February is selected. 2. Press and release the SET key to exit the setting mode and switch back to the normal display mode. EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES • To return to the normal display mode from anywhere in manual setting mode simply press the SNZ key anytime. • If no keys are pressed for at least 15 seconds in setting mode, the radio-controlled cl
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TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM: Alarm icon ((( •))) (ON) The alarm will be automatically ON when the alarm time is set. To deactivate the alarm (OFF), press and release once the ALM key in normal mode display. The alarm icon will disappear, the alarm is now off. SNOOZE SETTING The snooze can only be activated during alarm time for a snooze duration of 10 minutes by pressing the SNZ key on the back of the clock OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The temperature is measured and tran
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Note: When the 433 MHz signal is received correctly, do not re-open the battery cover of either the outdoor temperature transmitter or radio-controlled clock, as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally then reset all units (see Setting-up above) otherwise transmission problems may occur. The maximum transmission range is 330 feet (100 meters) from the outdoor temperature transmitter to the radio-controlled clock (in open s
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POSITIONING THE RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK: There are two possible ways to mount the radio-controlled clock: • use of the foldout table stand, or • wall mounting FOLDOUT TABLE STAND The foldout table stand leg is located on the backside. Pull the stand out from the bottom center edge of the radio-controlled clock, below the battery compartment. Once the foldout table stand is extended, place the radio- controlled clock in an appropriate location. WALL MOUNTING 1) Using a strai
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POSITIONING THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The outdoor temperature transmitter can be mounted in two ways: • with the use of screws, or • using the adhesive tape. MOUNTING WITH SCREWS 1) Remove the mounting bracket from the outdoor temperature transmitter. 2) Place the mounting bracket over the desired location. Through the three screw holes of the bracket, mark the mounting surface with a pencil. 3) Where marked, start the screw holes into mounting surface. 4) Screw mountin
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TROUBLESHOOTING: Problem: The LCD is faint. Solution: 1) Replace the batteries. Problem: No reception of WWVB signal Solution: 1) It may help reception to face the front of the radio-controlled clock in the general direction of Ft. Collins, Colorado. 2) Wait overnight for signal. 3) Be sure the radio-controlled clock is at least 6 feet (2 meters) from any electrical devices, i.e. TV sets, computers, or other radio controlled clocks. 4) Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and l
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE: • Avoid placing the units in areas prone to vibration and shock as these may cause damage. • Avoid areas where the units can be exposed to sudden changes in temperature, i.e. direct sunlight, extreme cold and wet/moist conditions as these will lead to rapid changes which reduces the accuracy of readings. • When cleaning the LCD and casing, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. • Do not submerge the units into water. • Immediately remove
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WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can onl
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installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances. LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR 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. K
