Ambient Weather RC-8461 ClearView Jumbo Atomic
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1. ambient weather Ambient Weather RC 8461 ClearView Jumbo Atomic Digital Wall Clock with Temperature and Humidity User Manual ambient weather Table of Contents lL rod CUO iens a rra a a ara aa rrr ater erate l da ona O a T E E T E T E 2 2 1 JEE D SA aoa ET a o E EE E E E A A E A 2 22 LCD DRDD ea nem rererer E E rT rte trtonre en tr erect reer E ren reer rer rrrtt 3 Z5 PUE Scere citar E T ave aennedeuscadnemiannaadetetidunalies 3 2 4 PPO SN os so acnca an apeancnsunantannehinnseasacacsenteduonharonachasnetecss E E 3 2 5 Radio Controlled ClO CK vais tecnsties sous nir o E TE Ne 4 Ie SS MIN ace te ceareae inate save I akan ea Pidade neh nuaaaersaaniadendantaaboninee uaa 4 3 1 Radio Controlled Clock OMn OUT nsession 4 3 2 Time Date and Language SMS Seeriad e an EEN NAN EEEE R AAA TEE 4 3 3 AE ON er A E 5 Jal Usine the Alatni and Snooze PUNCHONS sorrires e E E EEO 5 A TE T ae E 6 4 1 LOV Be MO NO eaa E E vat seed aendiebtirataedd deeadsadaventadianestneh enh 6 4 2 VAS Ne E E EE E E T A E A A A A T ET 6 4 3 E Wis D E E E dene aeetcnpedaeneneadeetcnpedaeaeneanaatenee 6 NC O a E E E E eenE 6 5 1 Meastrement SpeCiMCAtlONS oi inicccessassesseetivasicoenericceds cudaveasdeeavaddonsswnanondededd cndsoensentavedbondaesananns 6 32 Meas Ure ment Rin esse 6 POPON SO aeee E E aanosarsadmnesartonrcamsenseioces 6 Ox Tonbe Noone GON esai A E EEE E 7 de ANON D e E E E E E EEE EE 7 e e E O e E ase ce E ces TEE T A T EN E T T EEES TE A E A A 8 i WV AM2. Mountain CST Central EST Eastern AST Alaska NST Newfoundland 2 3 Parts List 1 Clock Frame Dimensions LxWxH 16 9 x 11 3 x 1 3 430 x 288 x 33mm l 2 4 Powering Up 1 Remove the battery door Insert 4 new AA size batteries according to the polarity mark on the battery compartment Do not mix battery types Note Rechargeable batteries are acceptable but may not last as long 3 Replace the battery door 4 Once the batteries are inserted all of the LCD will be displayed before entering the radio controlled time reception mode 5 The radio controlled clock RCC will automatically start scanning for the radio controlled time signal in 8 seconds Note If the display does not appear after inserting fresh batteries and the battery polarity is correct press the RESET button using an open ended paperclip or sharp tool Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 3 ambient weather 2 5 Radio Controlled Clock 3 Eight seconds after power up the clock begin radio controlled clock RCC reception and the RCC search icon li will turn on The RCC will continue to search for six minutes It will try again every two hours 4 RCC Icon RCC Icon No signal Acceptable signal EPS l Weak signal Excellent signal i l Figure 2 If the time is incorrect by increments of an hour or does not change on your radio controlled clock RCC please reference the Trouble
3. shortwave signal originating near Fort Collins Colorado and travels thousands of miles by bouncing off the ionosphere The signal is better at night due to solar interference during the daytime The farther you are from Colorado the weaker the signal Urban environments can also affect the signal strength Locate the Clock at night near a window or outer wall and away from other radiating sources like wireless routers or TVs This will insure the best reception possible Test and replace the batteries in the clock if required Low batteries are often the cause for weak reception Check your Time Zone Setting Make sure your time zone is set properly in the clock settings Avoid placing the clock on a solid metal plate Avoid closed in areas Closed in areas such as airports basements or industrial buildings are not recommended The clock does not respond to commands Press the reset button on the back of the clock with an open ended paper clip or sharp tool The clock is dim when running on e Replace the batteries in the clock batteries only 7 Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier c
4. 1 Low Battery Indicator If the low battery indicator is present EP it is time to replace the batteries 4 2 View Year In normal time mode press YEAR button to display Year for 5 seconds 4 3 Fvs C Use the lt C F gt slide switch to change the temperature units of measure 5 Specifications 5 1 Measurement Specifications The following table provides specifications for the measured parameters Temperature 40 to 148 F 23 F to 32 F 4 F 33 F to86 F 2 F 87 F to 122 F 4 F 5 C to 0 1 C 2 C 0 C to 40 C 1 C 40 1 C to 50 C 2 C Humidity 20 to 90 20 RH to 40 RH 7 RH 41 RH to 70 RH 5 RH 71 RH to 90 RH 7 RH 5 2 Measurement Range In the event the measurement ranges are exceeded the temperature or humidity will read HI Lo or dashes under the following conditions HI Humidity Humidity lt 20 Humidity gt 90 PME Temperature Lo or Hi 5 3 Power Consumption 4 x AA Alkaline batteries recommended Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 6 ambient weather 6 Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here you can contact us as follows 1 Email Support support ambientweather com 2 Technical Support 480 346 3380 M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time Problem The Radio Controlled Time does not set e Be patient Wait at least one week before contacting Ambient Weather The RCC is a
5. IN i Era Ve Irae ee elec ect ct atc Re eater A E 8 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather RC 8461 ClearView Jumbo Atomic Digital Wall Clock with Temperature and Humidity The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation operation and troubleshooting To download the latest full sized manual and additional troubleshooting tips please visit http ambientweather wikispaces com rc8461 This clock is intended for indoor use only Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 1 ambient weather 2 Getting Started 2 1 Product Features pe a a E Description Description TIME SET button lt C F gt slide switch button YEAR button 3 button 9 RCC button 4 SNOOZE button RESET button 5 ALARM SET button 11 Table stand Wall mounting hole Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 2 ambient weather 2 2 LCD Display Time Mode normal mode Alarm Mode n 1 23 2 HASA inna 49 41 iC oA F AL pLSLILIs Ci thi Wu o bcd GUNI 4546 1 thi Wye D A E28UN 14596 T 8 AM PM 12 Hour format Alarm icon Alarm on RCC radio controlled clock Signal strength indicator Weekday 6 Low battery indicator 3 Alarm mode indicator DST daylight savings time Month Date Year Time zone indicator PST Pacific MST
6. annot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information The specifications of this product may change without prior notice Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 7 ambient weather This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer Ambient LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT 8 FCC Statement Statement according to FCC part 15 19 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Statement according to FCC part 15 21 Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Statement according to FCC part 15 105 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are desi
7. gned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 9 Warranty Information Ambient LLC provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Ambient LLC for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a Ambient LLC The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of p
8. on for two seconds SET means press but do not hold the TIME button Figure 4 3 3 Alarm Settings While in normal time mode perform the following operations to set the Alarm Settings ALARM SET 2 Enter Alarm Settings Press UP to increase DOWN to decrease seconds Alarm Hour ALARM SET Press UP to increase DOWN to decrease ALARM SET _ Exit Alarm Settings ALARM SET 2 seconds means press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds ALARM SET means press but do not hold the ALARM button Figure 5 3 3 1 Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions 1 Set the alarm time as described in Section 3 3 Press the ALARM SET button to display the alarm time 2 3 Press the ALARM SET button once to turn on the dama 4 Press the ALARM SET button again to turn off the alarm The alarm time will return to normal time in 5 seconds Press the ALARM SET button to turn off the alarm If no button is pressed during the alarm period the alarm will turn off automatically in two minutes To temporarily silence the alarm press Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 5 ambient weather the SNOOZE button on the side of the clock The alarm bell icon will keep flashing and the alarm will sound again in 5 minutes Once the snooze function is turned on the 4 step crescendo alarm will sound every five minutes Press the ALARM SET button to silence the alarm 4 Other Features 4
9. shooting Guide Section 6 The clock will automatically search for the time signal at 2 00 8 00 14 00 2pm and 20 00 8pm To manually start or stop the RC signal reception press the RCC button 3 Settings 3 1 Radio Controlled Clock On Off Press and hold RCC button for 8 seconds to disable the reception Press and hold RCC button for 8 seconds to enable automatic RCC reception RC off RC on Figure 3 3 2 Time Date and Language Settings While in normal time mode perform the following operations to set date time and language Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 4 ambient weather Mode Settings SET 2 12 24 Hour Format Press UP to increase DOWN to decrease seconds SET Time Zone Press UP to change between PST Pacific MST Mountain CST Central EST Eastern AST Alaska NST Newfoundland Time Zone Offset Press UP to increase DOWN to decrease to offset the Time Zone settings from 24 to 24 hours This feature is only used if you reside in a different time zone than the 6 time zones provided Normally this value is O Language Press UP to change EN English FR French DE German ES Spanish IT Italian NL Dutch RU Russian DST Press UP to change between DST observed auto and DST off off DST is not observed in Arizona SET Exit Time and Date Settings be CC SET 2 seconds means press and hold the TIME butt
10. urchase to Ambient LLC Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 2 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 8 ambient weather owner s manual 3 damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized Ambient LLC authorized service center 4 units used for other than home use 5 applications and uses that this product was not intended 6 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference or metal obstructions and 7 extreme acts of nature such as lightning strikes or floods 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 B Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 9
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