Oregon Scientific BAR388HGA-BK User Manual - Page 2

ALARM To set the alarm: 1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds. 2. Press / to set hour / minute. 3. Press ALARM to confirm. indicates alarm is ON. To enable / disable the alarm: 1. Press ALARM to display alarm time. 2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF. To silence the alarm: • Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes. OR • Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off and activate it again after 24 hours. BAROMETER Barometer readings from the past 24 hours are stored by the main unit and used to provide weather forecast. To select barometer measurement unit: Press PRESSURE to toggle between mb and inHg. SET ALTITUDE To ensure barometric readings are reliable set the altitude to reflect distance from sea level at your position. 1. Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds. 2. Use and to set the altitude in 10 m (33 ft) increments from -100 m (-328 ft) to 2500 m (8202 ft). 3. Press PRESSURE to confirm. NOTE The maximum operating altitude for the barometer and weather forecast is 2500m (8202 ft). WEATHER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius based on barometric pressure trend readings. ICON DESCRIPTION Clear Partially Cloudy Cloudy Rainy TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY To toggle temperature unit: Press °C / °F. To view outdoor sensors temperature readings: Press CHANNEL. To auto-scan between sensors: Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data is displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan: Press CHANNEL or MEM. To toggle between current, minimum and maximum records for the selected sensor: Press MEM repeatedly. To clear the records: Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds. TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND PRESSURE TREND The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are based on recent sensor readings. RISING STEADY FALLING ICE WARNING If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2°C (37°F to 28°F), flashes to warn you that the temperature is approaching freezing. NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the temperature goes outside the ice-warning range. HI / LO TEMPERATURE /HUMIDITY ALARMS Temperature and humidity alerts can be set to sound if sensor set to channel 1 records above or below a temperature/humidity of your choice. To set alarm ON / OFF: 1. Press and hold TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO . 2. Use and to select high / low temperature / humidity alarm. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm. 3. Press / to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm. 4. If alarm has been activated, use and to select the temperature / humidity. 5. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm. To silence the hi / lo alarm: Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will resound if the hi / lo temperature is recorded again. HEAT INDEX The heat index combines temperature and humidity data to describe the actual temperature felt. WARNING Extreme danger Danger Extreme caution Caution HEAT INDEX 54.5°C / (130°F) or above 40.5 - 54°C (105 - 129°F) 32.2 - 40°C (90 - 104°F) 26.6 - 31.7°C (80 - 89°F) MEANING Strong risk of dehydration / sun stroke Heat exhaustion likely Possibility of heat dehydration Possibility of heat exhaustion • To display the heat index, press HEAT INDEX. • To toggle between current / maximum / minimum readings, press HEAT INDEX, then press CHANNEL to select channel 1-3 or indoor, followed by MEM. • To toggle between temperature / humidity and heat index display, press and hold HEAT INDEX for 2 seconds. Press HEAT INDEX again to stop this feature. NOTE If the heat index is below 80°F / 26°C, or the desired channel is not working, the heat index will display NA . COMFORT ZONE The comfort zone assesses the climate based on current temperature and humidity measurements. ICON TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY Any > 70% 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) 40 - 70% Any < 40% MOON PHASE • When calendar is set press or to view the moon phase for the next / previous day. • Press and hold or to scan through the years (2001 to 2099). New Moon Waxing Crescent First Quarter Waxing Gibbous Full Moon Waning Gibbous Last Quarter Waning Crescent RESET Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings. PRECAUTIONS This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions: • Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and distorted parts. • Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth. • Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. • Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. • Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user's instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries. • Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this manual may differ from the actual display. • The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer. • Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary. NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice. SPECIFICATIONS TYPE DESCRIPTION MAIN UNIT L x W x H 119 x 77 x 169 mm (4.7 x 3.0 x 6.7 in) Weight 249 g (8.8 oz) without battery Temperature unit °C / °F Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F) Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F) Clock frequency Synchronization Signal frequency Clock Humidity range Humidity resolution Memory WWVB-60 Auto or disabled 433 MHz Auto or manual (disabled) 25% - 95% 1% Min / Max relative humidity and temperature Alarm duration 2 minutes Snooze 8 minutes Clock display Hour format Calendar Power REMOTE UNIT L x W x H HH:MM:SS HH:MM: Day of Week 12 / 24 hour format MM / DD or DD / MM language selectable: E, D, F, I and S 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries 92 x 60 x 20 mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 in) Weight 62 g (2.22 oz) Transmission range 30 m (100 ft) unobstructed Temperature range -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Power 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5 V batteries NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing. 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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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 designed 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: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead. We Name: Address: Telephone No.: Oregon Scientific, Inc. 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA 1-800-853-8883 declare that the product Product No.: BAR388HGA Product Name: Wireless Weather Station with Temperature / Humidity Display and Self - Setting Atomic Clock Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate, Phase 1,41 Man Yue St., Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong is in conformity 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. © 2006 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. P/N: 086L004392-018 BAR388HGA_M_R5 2 2006.4.7, 4:35 PM