Acu-Rite 786 Weather Radio User Manual
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1. appears as a flashing D For areas not using DST in summer select DST off mode as described under Step Three Manually Adjusting Clock amp Calendar Setting ACUDLRITE 00786 Wireless Indoor outdoor Weather Station Function Buttons A A SNOOZE LIGHT Button SNOOZEAIGHT B SET Button C CH Channel Button D Alarm Button E Min Max Button F Button G S amp 4 Button B H TX Button C F Button J Channel Select Switch Home Receiver Remote Bracket STEP ONE SETTING UP THE WIRELESS THERMOMETER Home Receiver Set Up For the initial installation always insert batteries in the home unit first and then the remote sensor Remove the battery cover on the back and install 2 AA batteries not included according to the polarity indicated Replace the battery cover Remote Sensor Set Up Remove the bracket stand and remove the 4 screws with a small phillips head screwdriver Insert 2 AAA alkaline or lithium batteries not included according to the polarity indicated Set channel 1 for the first remote sensor To enable the weather forcastfeature you must set to Ch1if only one sensor is in use One sensor is included with the base unit Additional sensors may be purchased seperately Set channel 2 if using a second sensor or channel 3 if using a third sensor To purchase additional sensors call 1 800 KLOCKIT and ask for wireless remote sensor model 009112. ADDITIONAL FEATURES continued Low Battery Indicator IX Low Battery indication is shown for the home unit itself and all of the remote sensors up to 3 When the low battery indicator is displayed replace the batteries and follow the setup procedure as shown in this instruction manual SPECIFICATIONS Range of temperature measurement Indoor unit 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C 20 99 RH Remote sensor 40 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Transmission up to 100 feet 30 M in an open area Resolution 0 1 degree for temperature 1 for RH Moon phase 8 resolutions Battery 2 AA for the main unit 2 AAA for each remote sensor Alkaline batteries are recommended BUTTON FUNCTIONS BUTTON PRESS BUTTON ONCE PRESS amp HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS wn Start or stop radio controlled 2 SET time signal search Enter clock amp calender set mode E ALARM Read alarm time for 5 seconds Enter alarm set mode MIN MAX Read Maximum Minimum record z for 5 seconds N A no function CHANNEL Select channel 1 to 3 for viewing Delete current channel reading n Advance in settings by one step A Z Turn the alarm on or off Fast forward through settings Move back in settings by one step A a Fast backwards through settings m Switch thermometer reading z x between C and F Time zone selection P M C E SNOOZE LIGHT Activates snooze backlight 3 sec N A no function LIMITED WARRANTY INTERNATI
3. ONAL Consumer may have more remedies at law than follows Chaney Instrument Company warrants to the owner this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase CHANEY INSTRUMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR TORT Chaney Instrument s obligation at its option is limited to repair or replace this product For in warranty repair send clock accompanied by Guarantee bearing Dealer s name and date of purchase with 5 00 to cover handling and postage to Chaney Instrument Company 965 Wells Street Lake Geneva Wisconsin 53147 www chaneyinstrument com Tel 877 221 1252 Made in China STEP TWO SETTING THE ATOMIC CLOCK About The Atomic Clock The National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST in Fort Collins Colorado broadcasts the time signal WWVB at 60kHz AM radio signal with an accuracy of one second per every 3 000 years The signal covers a distance of up to 2 000 miles from the source Selecting the ideal location Like a typical AM radio the Atomic Clock will not receive the WWVB signal in places surrounded by heavy concrete or metal panels For best reception please install the home reciever near a window The time signal reception is also greatly affected by electrical or electronic interference If the home receiver location you selected does not work change to a location in another part of the
4. You can also order via the web at www chaneyinstrument com Click on Where to Find and then click on the images of the Acu gt kite weather instruments Enter 32266 in the search box at the top of the next page To verify transmission of a signal press the TX button inside the battery compartment of the remote sensor The red LED on the front of the remote sensor will flash when it successfully transmits a signal Temperature and humidity of the remote sensor will be updated and displayed on the remote sensor e Select Celsius or Fahrenheit by pressing the C F button inside the battery compartment Replace the cover and tighten the 4 phillips head screws STEP THREE MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK amp CALENDAR Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds The setting sequence is Year gt Month gt Date gt Hr gt Min gt 12 24 hr gt DST on off gt Weather Offset gt EXIT Settings Press the or buttons on the back of the Receiver to set each function to the correct setting Once the display is showing the correct setting press the SET button to confirm your settings and to advance to the next function The corresponding digits will be flashing during the setting procedure After completing the setting sequences pressing the SET button will return the display to the standard view ADDITIONAL FEATURES Setting the Alarm Press and hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds The dis
5. outdoor temperature trend is once every hour Moon Phase QOOOO00 Moon Phase is shown by the scrolling of the moon icon from left to right The icon will stop at the existing moon phase for 5 seconds and then resume scrolling 3
6. play will show the alarm set time and the letters AL appear to the right of the minute digits The hour digits will be flashing Press the or buttons on the back of the case to set the hours to your desired time Please be sure to note that the AM PM idicator is set properly Press the ALARM button to confirm the hour setting and to proceed to the minute setting The minute digits will be flashing Press the or buttons to set the minutes to the desired setting Press the ALARM button again to exit the setting procedure To stop the alarm press any button when the alarm sounds This will automatically reset the alarm to sound agian the next day at the same time To turn off the alarm completely press the button on the back of the case To turn the alarm back on for use press the again Snooze Light Press the snooze Light button to activate the 8 minute snooze alarm Each press will also activate the green backlight which will remain illuminated for 3 seconds before turning itself off to conserve the batteries MIN MAX Memory Press the MIN MAX button to view the maximum indoor and outdoor temperature and indoor humidity values for 5 seconds Press again to view the minimum values The min max memory will automatically clear every day at midnight Temperature Trend Small arrow icons displayed in boxes will indicate Rising Steady Falling Refresh rate for the
7. room or building Radio Controlled Time Reception Set Up The clock attempts to synchronize with the Atomic time signal AUTOMATICALLY right after the first sensor is registered The unit will start synchronizing the clock after registering the remote sensor thermometer reading An antenna icon appears in the upper right hand of the time section The clock will not respond to any manual settings while attempting to receive the Radio Control Time Signal This reception cycle lasts from 2 to 5 minutes The antenna icon remains fixed after the clock is synchronized Entering The Time Zone After the unit successfully synchronizes withthe atomic time signal the time zone must be entered Press amp hold C F ZONE button on the back of the home reciever for 3 seconds press C F ZONE button to select P M C E time zones The letters appear in the area where the seconds are shown in the time display When you select thecorrect time zone press the SET button to confirm your choice and exit the selection mode 23B P Pacific Standard Time 1239 C Central Standard Time 3g M Mountain Standard Time 12 38 E Eastern Standard Time The clock will not respond to any manual settings while attempting to receive the Radio Control Time Signal Press the SET button to turn the reception off and to enable manual settings Daylight Saving Time DST Feature The DST feature is enabled when the batteries are installed The DST icon
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