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    Jumbo W eather Station with Remote Control Model: BAR289 User Manual BAR289 Cover R7 OP 8/20/04, 11:00 PM 1 Black[...]

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    1 EN CONTENTS Contents ................................................................... 1 Introduction .............................................................. 1 Product Overview .................................................... 2 Front View .............................................................. 2 Back View .....................[...]

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    2 EN 1. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display 2. MEMOR Y : View current, maximum and minimum temperature readings 3. MODE / LIGHT : Change settings / display; activate backlight 4. LCD display 5. Infrared window 6. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm 7. UP / DOWN: Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate radio-controlled clock PRODUCT OVE[...]

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    3 EN 2 1 3 LCD DISPLA Y 1. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled clock; alarm; calendar 2. Indoor T emperature Area: Maximum, minimum, and current readings 3. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast 4. Outdoor T emperature Area: Maximum, minimum, and current readings; sensor channel number Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area 1. T ime Z[...]

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    4 EN 1 REMOTE CONTROL (RE289) - BACK VIEW 1. Battery compartment: Uses 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - FRONT VIEW 1. LCD display 2. LED status indicator 3. V entilation duct 1 2 3 REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - BACK VIEW 1. W all mount 2. CHANNEL switch (1-5) 3. RESET 4. ° C / ° F 5. SEARCH 6. EU / UK radio signal format switch 7. Batt[...]

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    5 EN GETTING ST ARTED BA TTERIES Batteries are supplied with this product: • Main unit 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V • Remote control 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V • Remote sensor 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the main[...]

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    6 EN SENSOR DA T A TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The reception icon shown in the Outdoor T emperature Area indicates the status. NOTE SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL Press CHANNEL on the main unit, to switch between sensors 1-5. The house icon shows the selected remote sensor . T o auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CH[...]

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    7 EN Each display will be backlit for 5 seconds and will return to the main screen display after 10 seconds. HOURL Y CHIME The hourly chime function when set to ON will beep once at the beginning of every hour , and the chime icon will show on the display . ALARM This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm. VIEW ALARM SETTINGS Press AL[...]

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    8 EN NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE The LCD display shows an animated icon indicating the forecasted weather . WEA THER FORECAST ICONS ICON DESCRIPTION Clear Partly cloudy Cloudy Rainy Snowy Day / Night Day / Night WEA THER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius. The forecast is based on barome[...]

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    9 EN SAFETY AND CARE Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol- free, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing it in a high-traffic location. W ARNINGS This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly . Oregon Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from t[...]

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    10 EN EC-DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY This product contains the approved transmitter module that complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as intended and the following standards have been applied: Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive) Applie[...]

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    © 2004 Oregon Scientific. All Rights Reserved. P/N.: 086-003572-012 BAR289 ENG Back R7 OP 8/20/04, 11:00 PM 1 Black[...]