Ambient Weather RC-8427 ClearView Radio Controlled
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1. factory default MODE key Switch between normal time 10 REVERSE key Press to reverse the mode and alarm time mode projected data 180 degrees NOTE You must press the SNOOZELIGHT key first before pressing the REVERSE key time settings continuously or OFF to turn off projected data 1 ADJUST key 12 BACKLIGHT ON In set mode and alarm set mode press to This function is only available when 1 connected to the AC adapter Slide to ON position to display backlight continuously or OFF to turn off increase the set values Press and hold to change rapidly In normal mode press to display year for 30 seconds No 2 3 4 5 RCC signal to low or high e Slide to L position for low backlight e Slide to H position for high backlight SET key 1 PROJECTION ON OFF slide switch e n normal time mode press to switch This function is only available when between C and F connected to the AC adapter e In time set mode press to change the Slide to ON position to project RECEIVE key Press to search for the L H slide switch Sets backlight brightness PROJECTOR Projects the time and Zz temperature the clock FOCUS knob Adjusts the focus of the projected time and temperature SNOOZE LIGHT key Press to turn on the projector and backlight for 5 seconds hen the alarm is sounding press to stop urrent alarm and turn to snooze Figure 3 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Re2. ambient weather Ambient Weather RC 8427 ClearView Radio Controlled Projection Alarm Clock with Indoor Temperature User Manual ambient weather Table of Contents e UAT sot ae gas ec get eee cece en E E E l B N a E E T T E E E 2 Di CUMIN E EE A AE EA TE E E E A A A E 2 3 1 eiaa G AS E A S E E O E A A O A A E AA 2 POO I a E T E E E 2 3 21 Radio Controlled Clock RCC Ji iiscasaceisassaderacacatechevietroossseseshusedacatsswsrsiawiedsradseasnvsawsetsoaasetass 2 322 CNC LCa E eed ars Sanaa N 3 4 Operational MOdES ics iccasniecccouctinrensnxrarianiabeviensceastesiwsesaadaxsancesdataadsaawbaviensetanisdanaasdanietaieederssuioniearniodas 4 4 1 IN Gril TW Wie MO ass sass stances dautsacoedan E E E 4 4 2 Neat SS IOC e E E A E A E A E E E E E 4 De A EE EEE A E EEEE A E ET 4 5 1 Timo Zone SEMIS S eere e nE EE EE O E E O 4 D2 Wray he ih Pte Zone Sctne Serc nates deniaannnbaied r o rean 5 5 3 Tae aN AS cI cha ected ve need Seat EO 5 5 4 Alarm Se CIN SS a cntae aad nsaeeanaeedananiecmie eana eaa aiaa ea a a ara aea R E a eaii eei 6 5 5 Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions ccccccssssssssssssseeeccceceeceeeceaaaeessesseseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaaas 6 5 6 Projector and Back iiM neson e a a EE 6 5 6 1 Using the Projector and Backlight 2 0 0 ceccccceeeeeceecceceeeeeeeeeaeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeesaaeeeeeeees 6 50 2 Projector Backis bht Rola ODs wissse aniremareneasceensesaeeeenssnatieeiuataaeeeass 7 309 Adjusting Backlight FOCUS sssccssatssecesacane
3. of purchase 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 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 pst Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 9
4. ck and insert 2 new AA batteries according to the polarity information marked on the battery compartment and replace the battery door 3 Once the batteries are inserted all of the LCD segments will light up briefly before entering the radio controlled clock RCC reception mode 4 The RCC clock will clock 2 00am and will attempt to synchronize with the RCC The clock will automatically search for the time signal at 2 00 8 00 14 00 2pm and 20 00 8pm we Note If no display is present after powering up the clock press the reset key on the back of the clock with an open ended paper clip or sharp tool 3 2 1 Radio Controlled Clock RCC Eight seconds after power up the clock begin radio controlled clock RCC reception and the RCC xX search icon will turn on The RCC will continue to search for six minutes It will try again every two hours RCC Icon RCC Icon Weak signal flashes between Excellent signal two icons Cannot be interpreted Figure 2 If the time is incorrect by increments of an hour or does not change on your radio controlled clock RCC please reference Section 7 Troubleshooting Guide Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 2 2 ambient weather 3 2 2 Clock Layout No Description 1 LCD Time alarm time date day of week RESET key In the event of malfunction and temperature press the reset key with an open ended paper clip or sharp object to restore to
5. cnosdanecrsadasaarasdatudantannenaehosednsaieosarsadunotanhiancamnsbareianns 7 5 7 Low Ben O OE E EA E EE E E E EE 7 O D eO e E EEE E EE 7 6 1 Measurement Specie AMON seiceanna ia a i a ai aia 7 OA Power Consump 100 oss a a a a E nnenT ere 7 de APOUPLE SO OGM SHINO eer E A E maatennanceews 7 Gs ACCESS ONOS a E E E E E E 8 9 Liability Disclaimer shes tacatansdnosdcneheeshonshassdnsetacehonsdacedonabasatashawstanshanelwedawtheweiwuniossiasdtansiawhwohovebumiad 8 10 Warran TOPE AO eor E E EE sete sud octadsdar aasadarcatearncussiecesaiddauetaned seats 9 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather RC 8427 ClearView Radio Controlled Projection Clock with Indoor Temperature 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 rc8427 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 1 ambient weather 2 Warnings A Warning Never look directly into the time and temperature projector This can cause temporary blindness A Warning Only use approved AC adapter 3 Getting Started 3 1 Parts List 1 Clock Frame Dimensions LxWxH 5 L x 2 D x 3 5 H UL Rated AC Adapter Figure 1 3 2 Powering Up 1 Plug the AC adaptor into the DC jack of the clock Remove the battery door on the bottom of the clo
6. crease rapidly Press the SET key again do not hold and the seconds will begin to flash Press the ADJUST key to reset the seconds to 00 Boe Me U Press the SET key again do not hold and the 12 hour format AM PM will flash Press the ADJUST key to change between 12 hour and 24 hour format Press the SET key again do not hold and the day of month will flash Press the ADJUST key to increase Press and hold the ADJUST key to increase rapidly Press the SET key again do not hold and the month will flash Press the ADJUST key to increase Press and hold the ADJUST key to increase rapidly Press the SET key again do not hold and the year will flash Press the ADJUST key to increase Press and hold the ADJUST key to increase rapidly Press the SET key again do not hold and the language will flash Press the ADJUST key to change between GB English FR French DE German ES Spanish and IT Italian Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 5 ambient weather Press the MODE key to save and exit the time and date settings mode Figure 6 5 4Alarm Settings Operation While in Normal Time Mode press the MODE key to enter the alarm setting mode Press SET key for 2 seconds The alarm hour will begin to flash and the alarm bell will turn on S Press the ADJUST key to increase Press and hold the ADJUST key to increase rapidly Press the SET key again do not hold and t
7. eather The RCC is a 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 console 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 If running on battery power only test and replace the batteries in the clock if required Low batteries are often the cause for weak reception 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 Press the reset button on the back of the clock The clock is off by increments of an hour Check your Time Zone Setting Make sure your time zone 1s set properly in the clock settings The clock does not respond to commands Press the reset key on the back of the clock with an open ended paper clip or sharp tool The projection is fuzzy e Adjust the focus setting 8 Accessories 9 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 unauthori
8. he alarm minutes will begin to flash Press the ADJUST key to increase Press and hold the ADJUST key to increase rapidly 5 5 Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions 1 Set the alarm time as described in Section 5 4 2 While in Normal Time Mode press the MODE key to enter the alarm setting mode 3 Press ADJUST key to turn on the alarm function a 4 Press the ADJUST key again to turn on the snooze function 22 5 Press the ADJUST key again to turn off both the alarm function and snooze function Note In the snooze mode the alarm will sound four times in four minute intervals The alarm duration is 120 seconds To temporarily silence the alarm press the SNOOZE LIGHT key on the back of the radio 5 6 Projector and Backlight 5 6 1 Using the Projector and Backlight Ki Note The projector and backlight are temporary when operating on batteries only to save battery life 1 When the clock is powered by the battery 1 1 Press SNOOZE LIGHT key to turn on the projector and backlight for 5 seconds 1 2 Or press and hold SNOOZE LIGHT key for 4 seconds to turn on the projector for 30 minutes During the projection press the SNOOZE LIGHT key again to turn off the projection 2 When the clock is powered by the AC adapter 2 1 Slide the PROJECTION ON OFF switch to the ON position and the projection will be on all the time or slide it to the OFF position to return to normal mode 2 2 Slide the LIGHT ON OFF switch to ON position a
9. nd the backlight will be on all the time or slide it to OFF position to return to normal mode Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 6 ambient weather 5 6 2 Projector Backlight Rotation 1 Press SNOOZE LIGHT key to turn on the projector and backlight u 2 Press the REVERSE key to reverse the projected data 180 degrees Figure 7 5 6 3 Adjusting Backlight Focus Adjust the focus of the projected data by rotating the focus knob on the projector 5 7 Low Battery Indictor When the battery is full no battery icon will be displayed When the battery is low the low battery indicator will be displayed Replace with 2 new AA size batteries Pay attention to the polarity 6 Specifications 6 1 Measurement Specifications The following table provides specifications for the measured parameters Indoor Temperature 6 2 Power Consumption e 2xAA1 5V Alkaline batteries recommended 7 Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here you can contact us as follows 1 Email Support support ambientweather com 2 Live Chat Support www ambientweather com chat html M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time 3 Technical Support 480 346 3380 M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time Problem Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 7 ambient weather Problem Radio controlled clock does not update e Be patient Wait at least one week before contacting Ambient W
10. served Page 3 ambient weather 4 Operational Modes 4 1 Normal Time Mode Radio Controlled Clock signal strength indicator ee Figure 4 4 2 Alarm Time Mode ee ee es GH oP Terre ee AT O __fl x Figure 5 5 Settings 5 1Time Zone Settings The default time zone is Pacific P If your location is out of the time zone you can select the desired time zone 1 In normal time mode press the MODE key to enter alarm time mode 2 Press the SET key to select your time zone Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 4 ambient weather Note There are four time zones to select from P Pacific M Mountain C Central E Eastern 5 2 Daylight Time Zone Settings The clock has been programmed to automatically switch when daylight saving time is in effect Your clock will display DST aS Note Arizona does not observe daylight savings time If you live in Arizona and DST is in effect you will need to change your time zone to P for Pacific 5 3 Time and Date Settings Operation While in Normal Time Mode Press and Hold the SET key for two i seconds to enter the time and date settings mode ic i Oss The hour will begin to flash Press the ADJUST key to increase Press and hold the ADJUST key to increase rapidly Press the SET key again do not hold and the minutes will begin to flash Press the ADJUST key to increase Press and hold the ADJUST key to in
11. zed grounds strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot 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 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 8 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 10 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
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