User manual LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WS260

[. . . ] WIRELESS 433 MHz WEATHER STATION Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION: Congratulations on purchasing this fancy Cubic Weather station wireless 433MHz transmission. It not only displays the indoor temperature and humidity but also receives the outdoor temperature. It is further acting as a DCF-77 radio controlled clock and gives colour-changing backlight. With the totally 15 different weather forecast icons featured by "weather man", users can easily observe the forecast weather condition and will no longer worry the sudden weather change. [. . . ] MANUAL SETTING LCD contrast level After pressing and holding the MODE/MIN key for about 3 seconds, the manual setting mode is activated. Then The LCD contrast can be set: flashing 47 1. 2. The contrast level will be flashing. Press the MODE/MIN key to adjust the contrast level 0 to 7 (default: 5). Press the SNOOZE key to confirm and enter the Time zone setting mode. Time zone setting The time zone default of the Weather station is "0". The current time zone value at the bottom of the LCD display starts flashing. flashing 2. 3. Press and release MODE/MIN key to adjust the time zone. The range runs from 0, -1, -2 to -12, then 12, 11, 10 to 0, in consecutive 1-hour intervals. Confirm with the SNOOZE key and enter the Manual time setting. Manual time setting In case the Weather station cannot detect the DCF-signal (for example due to disturbances, transmitting distance, etc. ), the time can be manually set. The station will then work as a normal Quartz 48 clock. Hours (flashing) Minutes (flashing) 1. 3. The hour and the minute digits will start flashing. Use the AL/HOUR key to set the hour; MODE/MIN key to set the minute. Confirm with the SNOOZE key and enter the Calendar setting. Note: The unit will still try and receive the time signal regularly despite it being manually set. When it does receive the signal, it will change the manually set time into the received time. Calendar setting The date default of the Weather station is 1. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also be set manually. The year starts flashing. 49 Year 2. 3. Use the MODE/MIN key to set the year (between year 20032029). Press the SNOOZE key to confirm and to enter the month and day setting. The month and day digits will start flashing. "Day. Month. " (for 24h time display) "Month. 5. Use the AL/HOUR key to set the day and MODE/MIN key to set the month. Press the SNOOZE key again to confirm and to enter the 12/24 hour time format setting. 50 12/24 hour time format setting 1. [. . . ] The Transmitter can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the Transmitter. To wall mount: 1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors. Clip the remote temperature sensor onto the bracket. Note: Before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable. In event that the signal is not received, relocate the 61 transmitters or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception. CARE AND MAINTENANCE: · · · · · Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the units and give inaccurate forecasts and readings. [. . . ]