User manual LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WM5000

[. . . ] This is the reason for the new test function that allows the quality of reception to be checked in the surrounding area and to position the device in a location that has the best possible conditions. 7 · · · · Switch on all potential sources of interference (e. g. television) in the area that you want to install the station during the test!Position the device in the location, oriented as you prefer, but at least one meter from the possible source of interference. Monitor the reception display on the weather station. [. . . ] Use the <+> button to select the desired region now (see Appendix). Setting the weather region Note!For regions 60 ­ 89, the forecast is limited to 2 days. Both fields for the following days (the far right on the display) remain empty. The data is synchronized again after changing the region. The reception of the new weather data requires at least 24 hours. Setting the time zone · From the start of the configuration, press the <SET> button again for the time zone setting mode. The text "ti" is shown on the display. The currently defined time zone is shown directly to the right. Use the <+> button to select the desired time zone. Note!The time received from the radio-time signal generator DCF or HBG is Central European Time (CET, CEST). Setting the time zone is therefore only required for other time zones (e. g. in Portugal or Great Britain). Contrast setting · · From the start of the configuration, press the <SET> button twice for the display contrast setting mode. The currently set value is displayed in the field on the right. The contrast can be set within a range from 1 to 16 using the <+> button. Pressing the <SET> button again ends configuration mode. Press the <+> button for at least 3 seconds to activate the test for the reception of weather data. The text "test" is shown on the display. The reception indicator for the weather data shows the quality of reception. The reception is good if the indicator is shown, otherwise a new location must be found for installing the weather station. The reception test is either ended after approx. 1 minute automatically or by actuating the <+> button. Reception test · · OPERATIONS Alarm function · Press the <ALARM> button for at least three seconds to set the alarm time. The text "ALM" and the hours display flash. Use the <+> button for the hour setting. [. . . ] Install the device out of the reach of children. Improper handling or unauthorized opening of the device voids the guarantee. These instructions are not to be reproduced in whole or in part without the written authorization from the manufacturer. DISPOSAL INFORMATION Do not dispose off the device as part of household garbage! Electronic devices are to be disposed of in accordance with the guidelines concerning electrical and electronic devices via the local collecting point for old electronic devices! Observe battery regulations According to the regulations pertaining to batteries, you are required to send used or defective batteries back to us or to hand them in to the respective local business or battery collection point. Batteries do not belong in the household waste! Technical specifications Indoor temperature: Range:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]