User manual LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WT-8029U

[. . . ] First, remove the label covering over the battery compartment on the back. Open the battery compartment, and MAKE SURE that the battery switch is in the BATTERY position (not the SOLAR position). Slide the battery switch to the SOLAR position Battery switch in the SOLAR position Continue to section titled "Setup After Changing/Installing the Battery" 2. 3. To use a non-rechargeable Alkaline battery: 1. Use the switch to select the alkaline battery (see below). 3 4 Battery compartment cover Use switch to select which type of battery will be used before inserting the battery into the compartment 2. Next the WWVB time code reception will automatically start. [. . . ] WWVB time reception takes place from 12:00 am through 6:00 am each day (attempts WWVB reception every full hour within this time frame). When the time signal is received for example at 1:00 am, the radio-controlled clock will not attempt to receive the WWVB signal for the remaining hours until 6:00 am. Therefore, the next signal attempt will take place between 12:00 am and 6:00 am the next day. The other times WWVB reception takes place, are upon setup and after manual time set exiting mode. Reception is generally not possible during daylight hours due to the interference of the sun. After following the steps above (Time zone setting, DST ON/OFF, Language display setting): 1. Set the desired hours by pressing and releasing the + key followed by pressing the SET key. Press and release the SET key to move to the "Year" setting. DST (daylight saving time) 1. 2. 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". LANGUAGE The weekdays can be displayed in LCD1 with the pre-set languages: English (US), Spanish (E), French (F), and German (d): 1. Set the desired language for the weekday display in LCD1 by use of the + key. Press and release the SET key to enter the mode "Manual Time Setting". YEAR The year can be selected sequentially from 2001 to 2029 and will then start over again (default setting 2009). Press and release the SET key to switch to the "Month Setting". HOW TO SET THE TIME MANUALLY In case the radio-controlled clock is not able to detect the WWVB-signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc. ); the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. 9 10 MONTH 1. Press and release the SET key to move to the mode "Date Setting". The digits for the date will start flashing on LCD2 (Default setting 1). Note: The date can only be set in conjunction with the selected month. For example, it is not possible to set the date 30 if the month of February is selected. The weekday symbols will be displayed on LCD2 in the pre-set language and flashing. Press and release the SET key to enter the mode "12/24h Time Format Setting". SOLAR MODE The Solar Mode is used for saving the power consumption of the rechargeable battery (Default setting ON): 1. The characters "ON" or "OFF" will start flashing on LCD1. By use of the + key select "ON" or "OFF" to set the solar mode. To deactivate the alarm (OFF), press and release once the ALM key in normal mode display. [. . . ] Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination. 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. [. . . ]