User manual METEOTRONIC FORECAST WEATHER STATION

[. . . ] The desired region for the local or holiday location is simply selected and the respectively current weather forecast is shown on the display. This gives you a quick overview of the weather situation for the following days at any time. Please read the operating instructions carefully and completely before using for the first time, to prevent function errors and incorrect operation. Keep the instructions handy for consulting. FORECAST WEATHER STATION DISPLAY Time reception signal Time Indoor temperature Weather forecast icon (day) MIN/MAX temperature Weather forecast icon (night) Probability of rain Wind direction Wind strength Today Tomorrow (Day 1) Alarm ON icon Calendar Alarm time Reception indicator for weather data Day 2 Day 3 Reception indicator for weather data · Symbol on · Symbol flashing Weather data completely received Weather data incomplete Reception indicator for radio-time signal generator · Symbol flashing Initial reception of date and time · Symbol on Time and date are current · Symbol off Time and date have not be updated Alarm symbol · Symbol on · Symbol off · Symbol flashing Alarm function switched on Alarm function switched off Alarm active or temporarily switched off (Snooze) CHOOSING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION Similar to a mobile telephone network or radio/TV reception, the reception of the radio-time receiver may not be perfect in all locations. [. . . ] When disposing of dead batteries, note the disposal information on page ??. Note!The configuration parameters (weather region, time zone and contrast) must be entered again (see the following chapter). Receiving all weather data requires a period of at least 24 hours. Calling up/exiting the configuration menu Calling up the configuration menu · Press the <SET> button for at least three seconds. The first point in the configuration menu (weather region) is called up. Press the <SET> button as often as required to reach the normal display again. After calling up the configuration menu, the setting mode is active for the weather region. Use the <+> button to select the desired region now (see appendix). Exiting the configuration menu · · Setting the weather region Note!Both fields for the following days (the far right on the display) remain empty. The reception of the new weather data requires at least 24 hours. Setting the time zone · From the start of the configuration, press the <SET> button again for the time zone setting mode. The time received from the radio-time signal generator DCF or HBG is Central European Time (CET, CEST). Setting the time zone is therefore only required for other time zones (e. g. in Portugal or Great Britain). Contrast setting · · From the start of the configuration (see 0), press the <SET> button twice for the display contrast setting mode. The contrast can be set within a range from 1 to 16 using the <+> button. Press the <+> button for at least 3 seconds to activate the test for the reception of weather data. The reception is good if the indicator is shown, otherwise a new location must be found for installing the weather station. 1 minute automatically or by actuating the <+> button. Reception test · · Possible sources of interference Interferences as with a radio transmitter can occur and could be caused by the following influences: · · · · · · In buildings with a lot of concrete, metal parts and electrical systems, reception problems can occur (e. g. Electrical devices such as television, computer, house-hold devices, etc. or transformers, land lines, radio transmitters and railways are possible direct sources of interference. Atmospheric influences and geographical features (mountains, etc. ) can affect the propagation of the radio waves. Areas such as Southern Italy or Northern Scandinavia are also critical areas because of the great distances from the transmitter. In all regions, so-called "dead spots" can occur making reception impossible. [. . . ] The weather station is not intended for medical purposes or for the information to the public. The manufacturer or distributor has no influence on the transferred weather data or forecasts. The capabilities of the weather station depend on the operational functionality of the transmission media, which the manufacturer or distributor has no influence on. Improper handling or unauthorized opening of the device voids the guarantee. [. . . ]