HoMedics DWS-320 User Manual - Page 2
Getting Started, Setting Time
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DWS-320-IB_ENG\SP 10/12/04 11:38 AM Page 3 GETTING STARTED 1. Home Receiver: Install 2 alkaline AA batteries according to the polarity indicated. Close the battery cover. 2. Remote Sensor: Loosen the 4 screws securing the battery cover with a small screwdriver (included) and remove. Insert 2 alkaline AA batteries according to the polarity direction indicated. Set slide switch inside battery compartment to channel #1. Replace the cover and tighten the 4 screws. Note: If additional remote sensors are used then set as channel #2 and #3 accordingly. 3. Place the home receiver as close as possible to the remote sensor. This will help with synchronization between the two units. 4. REMEMBER: Once you are ready to position your remote sensor and home receiver, ensure that the distance is not outside the effective transmission range (100 feet). Some building materials and location of the home receiver or remote sensor can affect transmission quality and range. Try various locations for best results. NOTE: There are no consumer serviceable parts. All questions or service requests should be directed to our consumer relations department. (See Warranty section for contact information.) SETTING TIME RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK The home receiver will start synchronizing the clock after the 1st channel of the RF thermometer is registered. 1. At normal mode, hold the " - " button located on the back of the home receiver for 3 seconds to force synchronization. 2. The antenna icon will appear during the synchronization process (on the right side of the time display). 3. If the icon disappears afterwards, radio time signal is not available at that moment. Try setting the home receiver in other locations. Remember to place the unit away from sources of interference such as mobile phones, appliances, TV etc. 2 4. Antenna icon will appear on screen if the radio time reception is successful. The radio-controlled clock will have a daily synchronization at 1:00 AM everyday. If previous attempts of reception were unsuccessful, the home receiver will attempt synchronization each hour until successful. 5. Each reception cycle is minimum 2 minutes and maximum 10 minutes. TIME ZONE SELECTION Press " - " button on back of home receiver to select from the following time zones in the U.S. (zone is displayed in the upper right hand corner of time display). P - Pacific Standard Time M - Mountain Standard Time C - Central Standard Time E - Eastern Standard Time MANUAL SETTING FOR CLOCK & CALENDAR 1. Hold "SET " button for 3 seconds to enter clock set. 2. First, select 12 hour or 24 hour setting using the " + , - " buttons located on the back of the home receiver. Press " SET " button to confirm. Now you will select the calendar settings3. Select Year - Use the " + , - " buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust year setting. Press " SET " button to confirm. 4. Select Month - Use the " + , - " buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust month setting. Press " SET " button to confirm. 5. Select Day - Use the " + , - " buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust day setting. Press " SET " button to confirm. 6. Select Hour - Use the " + , - " buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust hour setting. Press " SET " button to confirm. 7. Select Minute - Use the " + , - " buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust minute setting. Press " SET " button to confirm. 8. DST On/Off (Daylight Savings Time) - Use the " + , - " buttons to turn DST on or off. Press " SET " button to confirm. 9. Select Fahrenheit/Centigrade Temperature Readings - Use the " + , - " buttons located on the back of the home receiver to select Fahrenheit or Centigrade. Press " SET " button to confirm. 3