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WS-8053U
Radio Controlled Moon Phase Clock
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Topic Inventory of Contents/ Additional Equipment 3 About WWVB 3 Quick Set-Up Guide 3 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation 4 Program Mode 5 Function Buttons 5 Time Zone Setting DST (Daylight Saving Time) Setting 6 Language Selection 6 Time Setting 6 Calendar Setting 7 12/24-Hour Setting 7 7 Selecting °F or °C Features & Operations Displaying the Seconds 8 The Alarm 8 Moon Phase 8 Mounting 9 10 Maintenance & Care 11 Troubleshooting 11 Sp
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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 Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and transmits the exact time and date signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2,000 miles a
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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 polarity, and install 2 AA batteries. 3) Replace the battery cover. Note: After the batteries have been installed a tone will sound, and all the LCD’s (Liquid Crystal Display) will briefly light up. Then the indoor temperature, the date as
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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 appropriate time zone. There are 13 time zones to choose from: -5EST Eastern Time (default setting) -6CST Central Time -7MST Mountain Time -8PST Pacific Time -9ALA Alaskan Time -10HAW Hawaiian Time -11 -12 GMT Greenwich Mean Time -1 -2 -3 -4ATL Atlantic Time 3) Press the “SET” button to confirm the time z
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V) TIME SETTING Note: When the WWVB signal is found, that time 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” flashes in the time LCD. 3) Press the “+” button to select the hour. Note: when setting the hour, “PM” will appear to the left of the hour display, if it is AM nothing will be displayed. 4) Press the “SET” button to confirm the hour setting,
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS WWVB Tower Icon Alarm Icon Weekday Moon Phase Indoor Month/Date Icon Temperature I) CHANGING DISPLAY MODE (DAY, SECONDS, AND TEMPERATURE) There are three possible display modes to view the 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/weekday/moon phase/seconds. 3
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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 ALARM 1) 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). 2) Press the “ALARM” button to activate and deactivate the alarm. The alarm icon to the right o
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V) EL BACKLIGHT The EL backlight is activated for four seconds after any button is pressed. It cannot be left on continuously as it would cause too great of a drain on the battery. MAINTENANCE & CARE • Extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. • Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents—they may mark and damage the displays and casings. • Do not submerge in water. • Immediately rem
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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 INFORMATION La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages 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 Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610 Fax: 608.796.1020 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty work) sales@lacro
