Oregon Scientific BAR623PA manual

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    1 EN Alarm ...................................................................... 1 1 View Alarm Settings ......................................... 1 1 Set Alarm .......................................................... 1 1 Activate Alarm .................................................. 1 1 Silence Alarm .........................................[...]

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    2 EN INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Atomic Projection Clock with Weather Forecast (BAR623P A). This device bundles precise time keeping with a projection clock, weather forecast, and indoor and outdoor temperature monitoring features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. In this package, yo[...]

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    3 EN BACK VIEW 1. Projector FOCUS knob 2. Projector IMAGE ROT A TION knob 3. PROJECTION ON / OFF switch 4. AC / DC adaptor plug cover 5. Battery compartment (cover off) 6. SEARCH button to locate the remote sensor 7. MEM : View current, maximum, and minimum temperature readings 8. ° C / ° F switch 9. RESET hole 10. Battery compartment (cover on) [...]

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    4 EN LCD DISPLA Y 1. Weather display 2. Atomic clock signal icon 3. Alarm activated 4. Alarm setting 5. T ime 6. Indoor temperature 7. Low battery icon for main unit 8. ° C / ° F (Outdoor temperature) 9. Sensor signal 10. Low battery icon for sensor 1 1. Outdoor temperature 12. Calendar 13. Moon Phase[...]

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    5 EN REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) 1. Wall mount hole 2. RESET hole 3. CHANNEL number ( 1-3 ) 4. Battery compartment (Battery compartment cover not shown) 1. LED status indicator[...]

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    6 EN UNIT LOCA TION Main Indoor T emperature Area Remote Outdoor T emperature Area Installing the batteries: GETTING ST ARTED BA TTERIES Main unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries Remote unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and -) as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, install ba[...]

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    7 EN AC ADAPT OR The main unit is supplied with a 4.5V AC / DC adaptor , which provides continuous clock / temperature projection. Inserting the adaptor: ADJUST SETTINGS T o adjust the time, calendar and language settings: 1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. 2. Press o r t o c hange settings. (T o reach the setting you want [...]

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    8 EN Installing the batteries: Using the wall mount or stand: REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) This product is shipped with a THN122N Thermometer Sensor that collects T emperature data. The main unit can be connected to only 1 remote sensor. SET UP SENSOR 1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. 2. Insert the batterie[...]

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    9 EN For best results: • Insert the batteries and before you mount the sensor. • Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture. • Do not place the sensor more than 98 feet (30 meters) from the main (indoor) unit. • Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture[...]

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    10 EN T o force a manual search for atomic clock signals, press and hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the batteries. TURN A TOMIC CLOCK SIGNAL ON / OFF Perform this step if you cannot receive atomic clock signals. Press and hold for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the clock following the “Set Clock” instructions. The signal icon in[...]

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    11 EN SET TIME ZONE / CLOCK / CALENDAR Y ou only need to do this if the unit is unable to synchronize with the atomic clock broadcast, or if you have disabled the atomic clock feature (see “Turn Atomic Clock Signal ON / OFF” section). T o manually set the clock: 1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area will blink. 2. Select the US t[...]

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    12 EN SILENCE ALARM When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. T o silence the alarm: • Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes. OR • Press any key except SNOOZE to mute the alarm and activate it again after 24 hours. If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically silence after 2 minutes. It will then [...]

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    13 EN MOON PHASE The Calendar must be set for this feature to work, see “Set Clock” section. • Pr e s s or to vi e w th e mo on phase for the next or previous day. • Press and hold or to scan quickly through the years (2001 to 2099). TEMPERA TURE This product can display current, minimum, and maximum temperature information collected by the[...]

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    14 EN RESET SYSTEM The RESET button is located in the main unit battery compartment. Press RESET when you change the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving as expected (for example, you are unable to establish a connection with the remote sensor or atomic clock signal). PROJECTION UNIT The projection unit can display both time and outdo[...]

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    15 EN • Never immerse the product in water . This can cause electrical shock and damage the product. • Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity. • Do not tamper with the internal components. • Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types. • Do not use rechargeable[...]

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    16 EN SPECIFICA TIONS MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS L x W x H 3.6 x 6.6 x 2.1 inches (92 x 167 x 53 mm) Weight 8.04 ounces (228 grams) without battery REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS L x W x H 3.6 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches (92 x 60 x 23 mm) Weight 1.6 ounces (46 grams) without battery TEMPERA TURE Unit ° C / ° F Indoor range 23 ° F to 122 ° F (-5 ° C to 50 ° C) Out[...]

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    17 EN Calendar MM / DD; weekday in 5 languages (E, D, F, I, S) Alarm Single alarm with 2-minute crescendo and 8-minute Snooze Projector Outdoor temperature and time POWER Main unit batteries 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V Sensor batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V AC / DC adaptor 4.5V with jack NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product[...]

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    18 EN and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult th[...]

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    19 EN DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific. com, or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead. We Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc. Address: 19861 SW 95th Place, T ualatin, Oreg[...]

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    Atomic Projection Clock with W eather Forecast Model: BAR623P A USER MANUAL[...]

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