viv Voice-Activated Wireless Weather Station (Model #: BAR998HG) User Manual CONTENTS Contents ......................................................................... Introduction .................................................................... About Oregon Scientific ............................................... Product Overview .......................................................... LCD Screen .............................................................. Top View ................................................................... Back View ................................................................. Remote Sensor (RTGR328N) ................................... Getting Started ............................................................... Batteries ................................................................... AC Adapter (Main Unit) ............................................. Change Settings ....................................................... Tilt the Display .......................................................... Remote Sensor ............................................................... Thermo / Hygro Sensor Setup (RTGR328N) ............ Clock ......................................................................... Set Radio Signal Format ........................................... Sensor Data Transmission ........................................ 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 Sensor Search .......................................................... 8 Clock and Calendar ....................................................... 9 Radio-Controlled Clock ............................................. 9 Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON/OFF ...................... 9 Set Clock .................................................................. 9 World City Display .................................................. 10 Alarms ........................................................................... 10 Set Daily Alarm ....................................................... 10 Set Pre-Alarm ......................................................... 11 Activate Alarm ......................................................... 11 Snooze .................................................................... 11 Barometer ..................................................................... 12 View Barometer Area .............................................. 12 Select Measurement Unit ....................................... 12 View Barometer History .......................................... 12 Bar Chart Display ................................................... 12 Set Altitude ............................................................. 12 Weather Forecast ......................................................... 13 Weather Forecast Icons .......................................... 13 UV Measurement (with optional UVR138) .................. 13 Temperature and Humidity .......................................... 14 View Temperature and Humidity Area .................... 14 Select Measurement Unit ....................................... 14 Select Sensor Channel ........................................... 14 Minimum / Maximum Records ................................ 14 Temperature and Humidity Trend ............................ 14 Comfort Zone .......................................................... 15 1 EN EN Heat Index .............................................................. Heat Index Levels ................................................... View Min / Max Heat Index Levels .......................... Voice Recognition ........................................................ Activate Voice Recognition Prompt ......................... Set Volume Level .................................................... Voice Recognition Commands ................................ Tips for Using Voice Recognition ............................ Backlight ....................................................................... Reset System ............................................................... Safety and Care ............................................................ Warnings ....................................................................... Troubleshooting ........................................................... Specifications ............................................................... Main unit dimensions .............................................. Remote unit dimensions ......................................... Temperature ............................................................ Relative humidity .................................................... Barometer ............................................................... Remote unit (RTGR328N) ...................................... Radio controlled clock ............................................. Power ...................................................................... EC Declaration of Conformity ..................................... 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM BAR998HG / BAR993HG Voice Activated Wireless Weather Station. This powerful device bundles voice recognition, time keeping, and weather monitoring features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. In this box, you will find: · Main unit · Remote sensor (RTGR328N) · Optional UV sensor (UVR138) · AC adapter · Batteries BAR998HG -- BAR998HG Main unit + RTGR328N Remote sensor BAR993HG -- BAR998HG Main unit + RTGR328N Remote sensor + UVR138 UV Sensor 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. 2 ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about other Oregon ScientificTM products such as digital cameras, projection clocks, health and fitness gear, and weather stations. The website also includes contact information for our customer service department, in case you need to reach us. PRODUCT OVERVIEW LCD SCREEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Clock / Alarm Area: Radio controlled clock; alarms UVI / Barometer Trend Area: UV level and barometric pressure bar chart UVI / Barometric Measurement Area: UV Index and barometric readings Temperature / Heat Index Area: Readings and trend lines; sensor channel number; battery status Humidity / Comfort Zone Area: Readings and trend lines; comfort zone Microphone for Voice Recognition World Cities Area: current, sunrise, sunset, moon rise, and moon set times for 130 cities Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast Calendar Area: Calendar, voice recognition icon, AC power icon. 3 EN EN TOP VIEW BACK VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. MODE ­ change settings / display ALARM / ­ view alarm status; set alarm HISTORY ­ view historical barometer and UV readings SNOOZE / LIGHT ­ activate 8-minute snooze or backlight CHANNEL ­ switch remote sensor MEMORY ­ view current and saved temperature, humidity and heat index readings SELECT ­ switch Areas 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. UP ­ increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock and voice recognition DOWN ­ decrease setting / deactivate radiocontrolled clock and voice recognition °C / °F Barometer unit (mb/inHg) RESET Battery case release button Battery compartment 4 REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328N) 1. 2. 3. LCD display LED Status indicator Ventilation duct 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Signal reception Channel number Low battery icon Time Temp (°C or °F) Humidity % Temp / Humidity 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 3 GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Wall mount Channel switch (1 ­ 5) RESET °C / °F Search EU/UK radio signal format switch Battery compartment Fold-out stand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. shows when batteries are low. UNIT Main Remote UV Sensor LOCATION Calendar Area Temp / Heat Index Area UVI / Barometric Measurement Area 8 5 EN EN AC ADAPTER (MAIN UNIT) The AC power adapter socket is located on the side of the main unit. Batteries are for back-up purposes only; adapter is required for Voice Recognition. shows in the Weather Forecast Area when AC adapter is not plugged in. CHANGE SETTINGS 1. Press SELECT to switch between Areas. v indicates the selected Area. Most Areas have alternate display options (for example, Clock / Alarm or Barometer / UVI). Press MODE to switch options, or ALARM to switch between Clock and Alarm. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. Press MODE to confirm. TILT THE DISPLAY You can tilt the display back for better viewing or audio sound. Hold the base of the unit with your hand, and then gently push the top back. 2. 3. 4. 5. REMOTE SENSOR This product is shipped with the RTGR328N Thermo/Hygro Sensor and an optional UVR138 Ultraviolet Sun Ray Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to 6 sensors (5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors and 1 UV Sensor). (Additional sensors sold separately.) The RTGR328N Sensor collects temperature and humidity readings, and signals from official time-keeping organizations for the radio-controlled clock. For information about the UVR138, refer to the UVR138 User Manual. 6 THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR SETUP (RTGR328N) 1. 2. 3. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. Insert the batteries. Set the channel and radio signal format. The switches are located in the battery compartment. SWITCH Channel OPTION Channel 1 ­ 5. If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. EU (DCF) / UK (MSF) FOLD OUT STAND 1. Fold-out the stand 2. Lock it into place 2 1 Radio Signal Format 4. Press RESET. Then set the temperature unit. SWITCH Temp OPTION °C / °F For best results: · Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and radio signal format before you mount the sensor. · Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture. · Do not place the sensor more than 100 meters (328 feet) from the main (indoor) unit. · Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture. · Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects. NOTE The transmissino range may vary and is subject to the receiving range of the main unit. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results. CLOCK This remote sensor can automatically synchronize the date and time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England). When the sensor is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the reception icon will blink during reception. 5. 6. Close the battery compartment. Secure the sensor with the wall mount or using the fold-out stand. 7 EN EN When the sensor receives the radio-controlled clock signal and is paired with the main unit, the clock in the main unit will be automatically updated. SET RADIO SIGNAL FORMAT The RADIO SIGNAL FORMAT switch is located inside the battery compartment. Select EU (DCF) or UK (MSF). Then, press RESET. Reception takes 2 ­ 10 minutes to complete. Once complete, the icon will stop blinking. STRONG SIGNAL WEAK OR NO SIGNAL ICON DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching for sensors. At least 1 channel has been found. Sensor 1 is sending data. (The number shows which sensor is selected.) --- shows in Temp / Humidity Areas The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries. SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature / Heat Index Area indicates the status. OR To force a manual RF clock reception, press and hold SEARCH for 2 seconds. SENSOR SEARCH To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature/ Heat Index Area. v will show in the lower right corner of the Area. Then, simultaneously press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. To search for the UV sensor, press SELECT to navigate to the UVI / Barometric Trend Area. v will show in the lower left corner of the Area. Then, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries. 8 CLOCK AND CALENDAR This product tracks the time and date for 1 local location, and 1 world city that you choose. The information is shown in the top left and bottom right areas of the display. RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK The time and date are automatically updated by radiocontrolled clock signals from official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England) unless you disable this feature. The signals are collect ...