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RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS
TEMPERATURE
AND MOON PHASE
MODEL WS-8118U
Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Glossary of Common Terms................................................................................................1
Features................................................................................................................................2
Battery Installation & Change.................................................................
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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 display LCD2 Battery cover display Function keys Foldable stand • WWVB Radio-controlled time with manual time setting • 12/24 hour time display • Time zone setting • Daylight savings time ON/OFF option (DST) • Time display: hour, minute, second • Alarm setting with snooze function • ºC or ºF temperature display selectable • Indoor temperature display • Outdoor temperature display via 433MHz tr
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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
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WARNING! • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries. SETTING-UP: NOTE: Do not set the clock until the outdoor temperature is displayed. 1. Place batteries in the outdoor transmitter first, then into the radio-controlled clock. 2. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 15 MINUTES. 3. After 15 minutes both the Indoor and Outdoor areas on your clock should have a temperature showing. If not, remove both sets of b
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ICON DESCRIPTION Unsuccessful reception of WWVB signal. Will work as normal quartz Currently searching for the clock. Will search for the WWVB time Successful reception of WWVB time signal (tower signal overnight. WWVB time signal blinking) FUNCTION KEYS The radio-controlled clock has 4 easy to use keys: SET key : To enter into the set mode for the following functions: time zone, DST ON/OFF (daylight saving time), language, hour, minute, year, month, day, weekday, 1
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MOON PHASE SYMBOLS: The radio-controlled clock automatically calculates and updates the moon phase diagram on LCD2. The phase display will change approximately every 2 days, 11 hours. Whenever the date or time is changed manually, the radio-controlled clock will display the updated moon phase within a few minutes. 12 stages of the moon’s phases are represented. New Moon Small Waxing Large Waxing First Quarter Small Waxing Large Waxing Crescent Cresce
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• Date setting • Weekday setting • 12/24 hour time display setting • ºC or ºF temperature setting TIME ZONE SETTING After entering the manual setting mode as described above, the time zone can be set using the number of hours different from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) range in LCD2. To do this: 1. The time zone (LCD2) will start flashing (Default setting "-5h“). Select the desired time zone by pressing and releasing the + key. Note: The time zones from –4 to –10 hours wi
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LANGUAGE SETTING The weekdays can be displayed in LCD2 with the pre-set languages: English, French, Spanish and German. US = English F = French E = Spanish (Espanol) D = German (Deutsch) 1. Set the desired language for the weekday display in LCD 2 by use of the + key. 2. Press and release the SET key to enter the mode “Manual Time Setting”. MANUAL TIME SETTING In case the radio-controlled clock is not able to detect the WWVB-signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the
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between 12:00 am and 6:00 am the next day. The other times WWVB reception takes place, are upon setup and after manual time set exiting mode. Reception is generally not possible during daylight hours due to the interference of the sun. YEAR SETTING The year can be selected sequentially from 2000 to 2049 and will then start over again (default setting 2000). Only the last 2 digits of the year will be visible on LCD2. 1. The year digits will start flashing on LCD2. Select the desired year
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1. The characters “°C” or “°F” will start flashing on LCD1 (Default setting °F). By use of the + key select “°C” for temperature display in degrees Celsius or “°F” for degrees Fahrenheit. 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
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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 button can only be used while the alarm is sounding. The snooze period is 10 minutes long. After the 10 minute snooze period, the alarm with sound again. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The temperature is measured and tr
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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 from the outdoor temperature transmitter to the radio-controlled clock (in open space). Howeve
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WALL MOUNTING 1) Using a straightedge, horizontally space at 2.36 inches (60 mm) 3 screw positions on a wall. 2) Install 3 mounting screws (not included) into a wall within transmission range—leaving approximately 3/16 of an inch (5mm) extended from the wall. 3) Place the radio-controlled clock onto the screws, using the hanging holes on the backside. Gently pull the radio-controlled clock down to lock the screws into place. Note: Always ensure that the radio-controll
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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 provided screws into the mounting surface. 4) Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. Ensure that the screws are flush with the bracket. MOUNTING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE 1) With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the mounting bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure hold. The mounting surf
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surrounding temperature. Current surrounding temperatures are outside measuring range. Problem: "--.-" appears in the outdoor temperature section of the LCD. Solution: 1) Remove the batteries of both units for ten minutes, then reinsert them again. Make sure the batteries are new and fresh. See setting- up. 2) Move the radio-controlled clock closer to the transmitter or place the transmitter closer to the radio-controlled clock. Make sure the clock is at a receivable range from the tr
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SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range Indoor: +32ºF to +122ºF with 0.2ºF resolution 0ºC to +50ºC with 0.1ºC resolution ("OF.L" displayed if outside this range) Outdoor : -21.8ºF to +157.8ºF with 0.2ºF resolution -29.9ºC to +69.9ºC with 0.1ºC resol
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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 serv
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follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.. This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost o
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FCC DISCLAIMER This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Freq. 433.92 MHz La Crosse Technology Made in China WS-8118U FCC ID: OMO-01RX (Receiver) OMO-01TX (Transmitter) 082905 All rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any f
