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USER MANUAL BAR623PU OREGON SCIENTIFIC

INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Barometer Projection Clock (BAR623P / BAR623PU). This device bundles precise time keeping with a projection clock, weather forecast, and indoor and outdoor temperature monitoring features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. In this box, you will find:

• Main unit with projection clock

• Main unit batteries, 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V

• Main unit 4.5V AC / DC adaptor with jack

• Remote sensor (THN122N)

• Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know. PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW

or deactivate RF Clock

6. Clock and outdoor temperature projector unit

4. AC / DC adaptor plug cover

5. Battery compartment (cover off)

6. SEARCH button to locate the remote sensor

7. MEM: View current, maximum, and minimum

temperature readings

. Battery compartment (cover on)

6. Indoor temperature

7. Low battery icon for main unit

. Low battery icon for sensor

11. Outdoor temperature

4. Battery compartment

(Battery compartment cover not shown)

UNIT LOCATION Main Indoor Temperature Area Remote Outdoor Temperature Area Installing the batteries:GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Batteries are supplied with this product: Main unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries Remote unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and -) as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change. NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. shows when batteries are low. NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. BAR623P_EN_R4.p65 8/7/04, 2:28 PM6

AC ADAPTOR The main unit has a 4.5V AC / DC adaptor with jack, which provides continuous clock / temperature projection. Inserting the adaptor: CHANGE SETTINGS To change, time, calendar and language settings:

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting

2. Press or to change settings. (To reach the

setting you want quickly, press and hold or .)

3. Press MODE to confirm.

Installing the batteries: REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) This product is shipped with a THN122N Thermometer Sensor that collects Temperature data. The main unit can be connected to only 1 remote sensor. SETUP SENSOR

1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with

a small Phillips screwdriver.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and -)

as shown in the battery compartment.

3. Set the channel switch to any channel. The switch is

located in the battery compartment.

4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET

on the sensor. Then, press and hold SEARCH on the main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor and the main unit. The reception icon on the main unit will blink for approximately 3 minutes while it is searching for the sensor. (Refer to the Sensor Data Transmission section for more information.)

5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.

6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the

• Insert the batteries and select the channel before you mount the sensor.

• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.

• Do not place the sensor more than 30 metres (98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.

• Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.

• Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects.

• Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results. DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor every 40 seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows the status. ICON The sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries --- show in Outdoor Temp Area DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching for the sensor A Channel has been found BAR623P_EN_R4.p65 8/7/04, 2:28 PM9

To force a manual search for clock signals, press and hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the batteries.

Perform this step if you cannot receive clock signals. Press and hold for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the clock following the “Set Clock” instructions (below). The signal icon indicates that the clock feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area.

To search for the sensor, press and hold SEARCH for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location. NOTE Signals from household devices such as doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is normal and does not affect general product performance. The reception will resume once the interference ends. CLOCK The clock automatically synchronizes the current time and date when it is brought within range of the radio signal DCF77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for Central Europe (model BAR623P) or MSF60 generated from Anthorn, England (model BAR623PU). NOTE The signals are collected by the main unit when it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal. Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when you first setup the unit, and whenever you press RESET. BAR623P_EN_R4.p65 8/7/04, 2:28 PM10

You only need to do this if you have disabled the clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or cannot receive a signal).

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area

2. Select the hour, minute, year, month, day, and day

of the week language. Press or to change the setting.

3. Press MODE to confirm.

The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.

SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY

Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and Clock with Weekday display. ALARM This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm.

Press . The alarm time and status will show in the Clock Area. SET ALARM

1. Press to switch to alarm display.

2. Press and hold again for 2 seconds. The alarm

settings will blink.

3. Select the hour and minute. Press or to change

settings. Press to confirm. ACTIVATE ALARM Press to activate or deactivate the alarm. shows in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is activated. BAR623P_EN_R4.p65 8/7/04, 2:28 PM11

SILENCE ALARM When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. To silence the alarm:

• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.

• Press any key except SNOOZE to mute the alarm and activate it again after 24 hours. If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8 minutes. WEATHER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with 70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always displayed.

MOON PHASE The Calendar must be set for this feature to work, see “Set Clock” section.

• Press or to view the moon phase for the next or previous day.

• Press and hold or to scan quickly through the years (2001 to 2099). TEMPERATURE This product can display current, minimum, and maximum temperature information collected by the remote sensor and main (indoor) unit. Outdoor data is collected and displayed every 40 seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every 10 seconds.

SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT

Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The switch is located in the main unit battery compartment. The setting for the main unit overrides the remote sensor setting.

MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS

The MEM button is located in the main unit battery compartment. Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX) and minimum (MIN) records. To clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared. BACKLIGHT Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to activate the backlight for 8 seconds. New Moon Waxing Crescent First Quarter Waxing Gibbous Full Moon Waning Gibbous Last-quarter Waning Crescent BAR623P_EN_R4.p65 8/7/04, 2:28 PM13

RESET SYSTEM The RESET button is located in the main unit battery compartment. Press RESET when you change the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving as expected (for example, unable to establish radio frequency link with remote sensor or clock). PROJECTION UNIT The projection unit can display both time and outdoor temperature. To use this feature:

• Press the SNOOZE / LIGHT button to project the time and outdoor temperature for 8 seconds.

• Slide the PROJECTION switch to ON to activate continuous projection. However, this function will not work unless the AC / DC adaptor is used. You can also:

• Adjust the FOCUS knob to make the image clearer.

• Adjust the IMAGE ROTATION knob to rotate the image clockwise or anti-clockwise.

• Manually tilt the projection unit to position the image vertically upwards or downwards.

Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol- free, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing it in a high-traffic location. WARNINGS This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from those specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs of the product. Observe the following guidelines: BAR623P_EN_R4.p65 8/7/04, 2:28 PM14

• Never immerse the product in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the product.

• Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.

• Do not tamper with the internal components.

• Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.

• Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time.

• Do not scratch the LCD display. NOTE The technical specification of this product and contents of this user guide are subject to change without notice. Images not drawn to scale. TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY Change language ( 11) Disable clock ( 10)

MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS

L x W x H 92 x 167 x 53 mm (3.6 x 6.6 x 2.1 inches) Weight 228 grams (8.04 ounces) without battery

REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS

L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 0.79 inches) Weight 63 grams (2.22 ounces) without battery TEMPERATURE Unit °C / °F Indoor range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F) Outdoor range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F) Displa y Rainy, cloudy, partly cloudy, sunny REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) RF frequency 433 MHz Rang e 30 metres (98 feet) with no obstructions Transmission Every 40 seconds Channel No

Calendar DD / MM; weekday in 5 languages (E, D, F, I, S) Alarm Single alarm with 2-minute crescendo and 8-minute Snooze Projector Outdoor temperature and time POWER Main unit batteries 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V Sensor batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V AC / DC adaptor 4.5V with jack NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product contains the approved transmitter module that complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as intended and the following standards have been applied: Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard EN 60950: 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standards ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1): 2002-08 Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standards ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver1.1.1): 2000-09 Additional information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC, the EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EC and carries the CE marking accordingly. Carmelo Cubito Agrate Brianza (MI) / Italy January 2004 Manufacturer’s EU R&TTE Representative

COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED

All EC countries, Switzerland