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WS-8055U
Radio Controlled Moon Phase Clock
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents/ Additional Equipment 3 About WWVB 3 Quick Set-Up Guide 3 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation 4 Program Mode Function Buttons 5 Time Zone Setting 5 DST (Daylight Saving Time) Setting 6 Language Selection 6 Time Setting 6 Calendar Setting 7 12/24-Hour Setting 7 Selecting °F or °C 7 Features & Operations Displaying the Seconds 8 The Alarm 8 Moon Phase 8 Mounting 9 Maintenance & Care 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specificatio
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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1) WS-8055U 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 signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2, 000 miles away through the internal
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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
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PROGRAM MODE To enter the Program Mode hold down the “SET” button for 2 seconds, until “-5EST” flashes in the Date LCD. The Program Mode is laid out in a manner that allows you to program each function separately, or you can follow the instructions entirely to program the Moon Phase Clock. Complete programming is usually done for the initial set-up, and will require you to skip step 1 of programming sections III through VIII. Press the “SNOOZE” button at any time
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III) DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME) SETTING Note: The DST default is “On”, meaning that the WWVB will automatically change the time according to Daylight Saving Time in the spring and fall. For areas that do not recognize DST changes (Arizona and parts of Indiana) turn the DST “OFF”. 1) Hold down the “SET” button for 2 seconds (the selected time zone will flash), press the “SET” button once more until “On” flashes in the time LCD and “DST” flashes where the Weekday normally appears. 2) P
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VI) CALENDAR SETTING Note: When the WWVB signal is found, that date will over-ride the manually set date. 1) Hold down the “SET” button for 2 seconds (the selected time zone will flash), press the “SET” button 5 more times, until the default year “00” flashes in the date LCD. 2) Press the “+” button to select the year. 3) Press the “SET” button to confirm the year, and to set the month. 4) The default month “1” will flash. Press the “+” button to select the appropriate month. 5) P
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS I) CHANGING DISPLAY MODE (DAY, SECONDS, AND TEMPERATURE) WWVB Tower There are three possible display modes to view the day, seconds, Alarm sound and temperature. The month&date/weekday/moon phase/indoor temperature is the default. Indoor To change the display: Moon Phase Icon Month/Date 1) Press the “+” button. The Weekday display should now show the month&date/weekday/moon phase/seconds. 2) Press the “+” button a second time and the display will now
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C) ACTIVATING THE SNOOZE FUNCTION 1) While the alarm is sounding, press the “SNOOZE” button to activate the snooze function. The alarm “sound” icon and “SNOOZE” icon (to the right of the time) will flash. The duration of the snooze function is 10 minutes, then the alarm will resume. D) SUSPENDING ALARM 1) While the alarm is sounding or the SNOOZE is active, press the “ALARM” button to suspend the alarm until the next day. III) MOON PHASE The Moon Phases, and their correspond
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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 remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Replace with new batteries only, and of recommended size. • Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair
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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 (L x W x H): 4.50” x 4” x 1.86” (110 x 100 x 47 mm) WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warranty on this Moon Phase Clock. Contact La Crosse Techn
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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@lacrossetechnology.com (information on other products) Website www.lacrossetechnology.com FCC ID: OMO-01RX (receiver) THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1
