User manual LA CROSS TECHNOLOGY WT-3165 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] The built in antenna system will receive the WWVB signal anywhere in North America within 2000 miles of Fort Collins where long-wave radio reception is undisturbed. A microprocessor activates the receiver and processes the time signal from Fort Collins overnight. Through the radio signals, La Crosse Technology radio controlled clocks always keep precise time. The changeover from standard time to daylight saving time, and vice versa, takes place automatically with the same precision. ADDITIONAL DETAILS To set up your clock simply install one fresh AA, LR6 ALKALINE battery. [. . . ] Select a location to place your radio controlled clock where it will be at least six feet away from a TV, computer, air conditioner or other household electrical appliances. The WWVB time signal will easily penetrate masonry and wood framed buildings. WWVB will penetrate almost every residential building and most steel buildings if they have adequate windows. It is not possible, however, for WWVB to penetrate most indoor shopping malls and rooms in the center of large office buildings that do not have windows. In buildings that WWVB cannot penetrate you may set the time using the manual time set button. When the clock receives the WWVB signal it will automatically set the hands to the exact time. La Crosse Technology clocks do not receive or process radio controlled time signals from Germany's DCF 77, Japan's J Ga AS, or England's MSFs atomically regulated transmitters. For more information on the NIST and radio controlled time, see www. boulder. nist. gov/timefreq/ SET THE TIME USING THE MANUAL TIME SET BUTTON In some cases, the La Crosse Technology clock may not receive the WWVB signal due to atmospheric disturbances or hard to reach locations such as inside shopping malls. In this case, please use the Manual Time Set button, located at the back of the clock to manually set the time. Release the Manual Set button and again press and hold the Manual Set button. About 3 seconds later, the second hands will start to move and the clock is now running with manual time. Note: When the clock displays manual time, it will continue to try to receive the WWVB signal each hour. 3 TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY The La Crosse Technology clock has two analog sensors that measure surrounding temperature and humidity. The temperature information is displayed in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius, and humidity data is displayed in a percentage. Humidity display in % Outer ring displays temperature in degree Fahrenheit Inner ring displays temperature in degree Celsius TROUBLESHOOTING The wonderful advantage of owning a La Crosse Technology radio controlled clock is that it is virtually trouble free. If it does not receive a signal consider the following: Battery The La Crosse Technology clock must have a fresh battery to receive and process the time signal. It should be at least six feet from computers, TVs, air conditioners, other Radio-Controlled clocks and other electrical appliances that cause interference. Weather - Electrical storms between you and Colorado during the night will interfere with the WWVB signal. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME The National Institute of Standards and Technology and WWVB encode a special DST "bit" in the WWVB transmission for DST. Your La Crosse Technology clock will read this information and automatically advance the hands one hour in the spring and eleven hours in the fall. ARIZONA AND HAWAII If you live in an area that does not recognize DST you must press the (unmarked) DST button for one second to deactivate your clock's DST program. To reactivate the DST program simply press the DST button again for one second. Frequently Asked Questions Q. If your clock is located in an area with little interference where it can quickly receive a signal the battery can last much longer than one year. Can the La Crosse Technology clock be wired to control timing circuits?No. 4 BATTERIES CHANGE: For best performance, batteries should be replaced at least once a year to maintain the best running accuracy. [. . . ] The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only. Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to 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 of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances. [. . . ]