COLOUR WEATHER STATION MODEL: AWS888 USER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS About this guide ......................................................... 2 Product overview ....................................................... 2 Main unit ............................................................... 2 Remote unit .......................................................... 4 Getting started ........................................................... 7 Batteries ............................................................... 7 AC adaptor ........................................................... 7 Remote unit set up .................................................... 7 Installation ............................................................ 8 Clock .................................................................... 8 Radio signal ......................................................... 8 Remote sensor searching ................................ 8 Main unit sensor searching .............................. 9 General settings mode .............................................. 9 Navigating through main menu ............................ 9 Changing settings ................................................ 9 Clock setting ....................................................... 10 Alarm setting ....................................................... 11 Alarm type (daily / weekday) ............................... 11 Snooze ................................................................ 11 Weather setting mode ........................................ 12 Altitude compensation function .......................... 12 Clock alarm mode .................................................... 13 Turning alarm on/off ........................................... 13 1 AWS888 English r23 op Black 1 Weather forecast mode ........................................... Temperature, pressure & hygro mode ..................... Barometer display .............................................. Thermo & hygro memory ................................... Clear MIN / MAX records ................................... Current thermo-hygro display ............................. Auto scan function .............................................. Comfort zone ...................................................... Trends ................................................................ System setting mode ............................................... System settings .................................................. Volume ........................................................... Language ....................................................... Silence mode ................................................. Auto rotation frequency .................................. Sleep mode .................................................... Auto rotation display mode ...................................... Clock alarm display mode ....................................... Reset system ........................................................... Default settings ........................................................ Low battery detection .............................................. Safety & care ........................................................... Warnings .................................................................. Troubleshooting ....................................................... Specifications .......................................................... About Oregon Scientific ........................................... 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your selection of the World's first Colour Weather Station (AWS888) from Oregon ScientificTM. This powerful device bundles animated weather forecasting, barometric pressure monitoring, indoor / outdoor wireless temperature and humidity readings, time / date keeping, and dual alarm features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. 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. In this box, you will find: · · · · Main unit Remote sensor Batteries AC adaptor 1. 2. 3. 4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN UNIT TOP VIEW 1 2 3 4 Photo Sensor Cell SNOOZE CHANNEL HOME - return to MAIN MENU NOTE The Photo Sensor Cell can adjust the backlight automatically. In a darker room, the cell will decrease the screen's brightness as to not irritate the user's eye from over-brightness. Conversely, in a brighter room, it increases the brightness of the screen so that it can be seen in bright white light. 2 AWS888 English r23 op Black 2 10/14/03, 4:32 PM FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW / BATTERY COMPARTMENT 1 2 3 1 2 1. 2. 3. Colour display - Increase / decrease setting / ENTER - select option 1. 2. RESET SEARCH 3 AWS888 English r23 op Black 3 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN LCD DISPLAY (HOME MENU) 1 2 3 REMOTE UNIT (RTGR328N) This sensor works as an RF clock receiver for this main unit but does not work with previous models. If you want to purchase additional remote sensors, select a model that does not include the RF function such as: · THGR228N / THGR238N (3-channel sensor) · THGR328N (5-channel sensor) 4 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Weather Forecast Display Mode Clock & Alarm Display Mode Temperature / Pressure / Hygro Display Mode Auto Rotation Display Mode General Setting Mode System Setting Mode NOTE Sub menus will be described within the related sections. 4 AWS888 English r23 op Black 4 10/14/03, 4:32 PM FRONT LCD 4 1 1 2 2 3 5 6 7 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. RF clock reception Channel no. Low battery indicator Time Temperature (°C or °F) Relative humidity Temperature / Humidity reading 1. 2. 3. LCD display LED status indicator Ventilation duct 5 AWS888 English r23 op Black 5 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN BACK FOLD-OUT STAND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. 2. Fold-out the stand. Lock it into place. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Wall mount (recess hole) CHANNEL switch RESET °C/°F switch SEARCH button EU/UK radio signal format switch Battery compartment Fold-out stand 6 AWS888 English r23 op Black 6 10/14/03, 4:32 PM GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied with this product. Press the RESET button whenever you change batteries. NOTE Insert the batteries in the remote unit before you set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable batteries. AC ADAPTOR (main unit) When the main unit is plugged into the power socket or batteries are inserted for the first time, an opening animation will be shown before the MAIN menu screen. Connect the AC adaptor to your weather station's AC socket located on the side of the main unit. NOTE Batteries are for memory backup purposes only; the AC adaptor should power the main unit. REMOTE UNIT SET UP Up to 5 remote units can be used with this product to monitor outdoor temperature and humidity. The remote unit included in this package is used to receive radio frequency signals for the radio-controlled clock, and to measure temperature and humidity. The measurement unit (°C or °F) and channel number (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) switches are located in the battery compartment of the remote unit, and should be set prior to installation. NOTE Additional remote units that measure temperature and humidity are sold separately. If you are using more than one remote unit, be sure to select a different channel number for each unit. The following remote units are compatible with this product: · · · · THGR228N THGR238N THR228N THGR328N 7 AWS888 English r23 op Black 7 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN INSTALLATION Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the recess holes on the back of the unit. For best results: · Insert the batteries and select the measurement unit and channel number first. · Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture. · Do not place the remote unit more than 30 meters (98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit. · Position the unit so that it faces the main (indoor) unit. Minimize obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture. · To maximize radio frequency reception for the radio-controlled clock, place the remote unit in a location with a clear view to the sky. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best reception. CLOCK This remote unit can automatically synchronize the date and time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England). When the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the reception icon will blink during reception. 8 AWS888 English r23 op Black 8 10/14/03, 4:32 PM When the remote unit receives the radio-controlled clock signal and is paired up with the main unit, the clock in the main unit will automatically be updated. RADIO SIGNAL REMOTE SENSOR SEARCHING The RADIO SIGNAL FORMAT switch is located inside the battery compartment. Select EU (DCF) or UK (MSF). Press RESET. Reception takes 2 - 10 minutes to complete. Once complete, the icon will stop blinking. Strong signal Weak signal No signal Press SEARCH to manually activate search for radiocontrolled clock signal. The tower icon will blink until the clock signal is found or the search period times out. NOTE The remote unit collects RF signals. For best results, place it away from metallic or electrical objects, and in a location with a clear view to the sky. MAIN UNIT SENSOR SEARCHING Press and hold SEARCH for 2 seconds to manually activate sensor searching. The search icon will blink until the remote signal is found or the search period times out. Search for channel signal (shown in Temp-HygroPressure mode): Searching for Sensor Sensor found No sensor found NOTE The sensor search will automatically start when the main unit is reset. GENERAL SETTINGS MODE All settings and display options for this product are accessible from the MAIN MENU. NAVIGATING THROUGH MAIN MENU To access MAIN MENU from any screen press HOME. or Press to highlight a desired option then press ENTER to activate it. CHANGING SETTINGS or to highlight the option you 1. Press wish to change. 2. Press ENTER to select it. UP or DOWN buttons to 3. Use the change values. 4. Press ENTER confirm changes. TIP: Pressing the screen. 9 will return you to the previous Search for RF clock signal (Shown in Clock-Alarm mode). The selected sensor's channel will be shown in the house display window: Strong clock and remote signal Weak clock and remote signal No signal If no signal is found, check remote unit batteries. AWS888 English r23 op Black 9 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN CLOCK SETTING Auto-synchronization should be deactivated before you manually set the clock. To do this, follow the instructions stated below and turn the RF CLOCK function OFF in CLOCK SETTING mode. 1. From the HOME MENU access the GENERAL SETTING mode. Press / to select CLOCK SETTING, then press ENTER. TIME YY-MM-DD FORMAT Set Hour and Minute Set Year, Month and Date Set 12 or 24 hour format and Analog, Digital or Classic Clock display format Set Auto synchronization on or off Set 2nd zone-time Return to previous page RF CLOCK 2nd ZONEOFFSET Exit · Press 2. CLOCK SETTING mode / to choose a setting (the selected item will flash). · Press ENTER to start making adjustments. · Press / to change values. · Press ENTER to confirm changes. TIP: Press HOME to return to MAIN MENU. 2nd ZONE-OFFSET You can offset current local time to correspond with the time from another region (2nd zone). For example, if the current local time is 1:30pm and the time in another region is 3:30pm, you should adjust the 2nd ZONE-OFFSET to +02 to compensate. 10 3. Choose the settings that need to be adjusted: AWS888 English r23 op Black 10 10/14/03, 4:32 PM ALARM SETTING When activated, the alarm starts quietly, then gradually becomes louder until it crescendos at 1 minute; it shuts off at two minutes. 1. From the HOME MENU access the GENERAL SETTING mode. 4. Setting the alarm: · Press / to choose an alarm (1 or 2). The selected alarm will be swinging. · Press ENTER begin adjusting values. · Press / change values. · Press ENTER to confirm changes. A will indicate that an alarm is active. Press / to select ALARM SETTING, then press ENTER 2. ALARM SETTINGS mode ALARM TYPES: DAILY AND WEEKDAYS ALARM · DAILY alarm can be set to go off once at the set time everyday of the week. · WEEKDAYS alarm will go off at the set time every weekday of the week (i.e., Monday to Friday only). SNOOZE Press SNOOZE to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. The alarm icon will swing in Clock-Alarm mode while Snooze is activated. To deactivate the snooze function, press and hold the SNOOZE button for two seconds during the snooze period. NOTE When the snooze function is enabled, changing the clock, calendar or alarm setting will disable the snooze setting. 11 3. Choose the settings that you want to ad ...