User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC MIRROR WEATHER STATION MR238

Mirror Weather Station Model: MR238 User Manual CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................. 1 Product Overview ........................................................................................ 2 Front View ................................................................................................ 2 Back View ................................................................................................ 2 VFD Display ............................................................................................. 2 Remote Sensor (RTGR328N) .................................................................. 3 Remote Sensor LCD Display ................................................................... 3 Remote Sensor Back View ...................................................................... 3 Getting Started ............................................................................................. 4 Installing the Wall-Mount Holder .............................................................. 4 AC Adaptor (Main Unit) ............................................................................ 4 VFD Display .................................................................................................. 4 Activate / Deactivate the Display .............................................................. 4 Remote Sensor ............................................................................................. 4 Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor (RTGR328N) .......................................... 4 Sensor Data Transmission ....................................................................... 5 Search for Sensor .................................................................................... 5 Clock and Calendar ..................................................................................... 5 Radio-Controlled Clock ............................................................................ 5 Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ................................................... 5 Set Clock .................................................................................................. 5 Switch Clock Display ................................................................................ 5 Alarms ........................................................................................................... 5 Set Alarm ................................................................................................. 5 Activate / Deactivate Alarm ...................................................................... 5 Snooze ..................................................................................................... 5 Weather Forecast ......................................................................................... 6 Weather Forecast Icons ........................................................................... 6 Temperature and Humidity ......................................................................... 6 View Temperature and Humidity Area ..................................................... 6 Select Measurement Unit ......................................................................... 6 Select Sensor Channel ............................................................................ 6 Minimum / Maximum Records .................................................................. 6 Temperature and Humidity Trend Lines ................................................... 6 Comfort Zone ........................................................................................... 6 Reset System ............................................................................................... 6 Safety and Care ............................................................................................ 6 Warnings ....................................................................................................... 6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 6 Specifications ............................................................................................... 7 About Oregon Scientific .............................................................................. 7 EC-Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................... 7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM MR238 Mirror Weather Station. This powerful device bundles time keeping, weather forecasting, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings into a single mirror display you can use from the convenience of your home. In this box, you will find: · · · Main unit (MR238) with wall-mount holder Remote sensor (RTGR328N) AC adapter NOTE The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THGR228N (3-Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with this weather station. Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact your local stockist for more information. Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical stepby-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know. 1 MR238(EN)(OP) 1 9/27/04, 10:50 AM EN EN PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW 1 2 7 8 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 1. ALARM ON/OFF button ­ activate / deactivate alarm 2. Mirror display 3. VFD display (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) 4. DOWN button - decrease setting / deactivate radio-controlled clock 5. UP button - increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock 6. CLOCK button - changes settings and display 7. LED light-bars ­ turn on when the VFD display is ON 8. SNOOZE / ACTIVATE touch panel ­ snooze function / activate display 9. CHANNEL button - switch remote sensor display 10. MEMORY button - view current, maximum and minimum temperature and humidity readings 11. ALARM button - view alarm status; set alarm BACK VIEW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stand °C / °F button RESET button AC adaptor hole VFD control switch (Display On/ Auto/ Off) You can adjust the angle of the weather station as shown below: 1 2 3 4 5 VFD DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Alarm setting Alarm is activated Time Offset time-zone Channel number (1-5) / reception status RF clock reception icon Date / calendar / year Weather display MAX / MIN temperature Temperature (°C / °F) Temperature trend Low battery icon for remote sensor Humidity trend Sensor channel number Humidity Comfort levels MAX / MIN humidity 2 MR238(EN)(OP) 2 9/27/04, 10:50 AM REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328N) REMOTE SENSOR ­ BACK VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 3 8 1. LCD display 2. LED status indicator 3. Ventilation duct REMOTE SENSOR LCD DISPLAY 4 1 1. Wall mount 2. CHANNEL switch (1-5) 3. RESET 4. °C / °F switch 5. SEARCH 6. EU / UK radio signal format switch 7. Battery compartment 8. Fold-out stand 2 3 5 6 7 1. Signal reception 2. Channel number 3. Low battery icon 4. Time 5. Temperature (°C or °F) 6. Humidity % 7. Temperature / Humidity 3 MR238(EN)(OP) 3 9/27/04, 10:50 AM EN EN GETTING STARTED INSTALLING THE WALL-MOUNT HOLDER To install the wall-mount holder: 1. Use the diagram provided to mark where the 6 screws will be drilled. 2. Drill the screws into the wall to affix the wall-mount holder. 3. Put on the wall-mount cover. 4. Unscrew the bar that is in the Mirror Weather Station stand. 5. Attach the stand to the wall-mount holder and screw to affix firmly in place. 6. Adjust the angle of the mirror. VFD DISPLAY ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE THE DISPLAY Slide the VFD control switch at the back of the weather station to different display options: · · · Display ON ­ The VFD display and the LED light bars will always be on. Display OFF ­ The VFD display and the LED light bars will always be off. Display AUTO ­ The VFD display and the LED light bars will be on when any key is pressed or the SNOOZE / ACTIVATE touch panel is triggered. The display and the light bars will be turned off after 30 minutes if no other keys are pressed. REMOTE SENSOR This product is shipped with the RTGR328N Thermo / Hygro Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to 5 sensors (5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors). The THGR328N and THGR228N sensors are also compatible with this weather station. (Additional sensors are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for more information). The RTGR328N Sensor collects temperature and humidity readings, and signals from official time-keeping organizations for the radio-controlled clock. SET UP THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR (RTGR328N) 1 2 1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. 2. Insert batteries. 3. Set the channel and radio signal format. The switches are located in the battery compartment. SWITCH Channel Radio Signal Format OPTION If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. EU (DCF) / UK (MSF) 4. Press RESET, then set the temperature unit. SWITCH Temp OPTION °C / °F 3 4 5. Close the battery compartment. To fold out the stand: 1 2 5 6 AC ADAPTOR (MAIN UNIT) Please install the AC adaptor at the back of the unit as illustrated. (Hiding of the adaptor wire can only happen when the wall-mount holder is installed). 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 30 metres (100 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. Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission. NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject to the receiving range of the main unit. 4 MR238(EN)(OP) 4 9/27/04, 10:50 AM SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 seconds. The reception icon shown indicates the status. 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). --The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries. SET CLOCK You only need to do this if you have disabled the radio-controlled clock (or if you are too far from a RF signal). 1. Press and hold CLOCK for 2 seconds. 2. Select the time zone offset hour (+ / -23 hours), 12 / 24-hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month format, month, day and display language. 3. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. 4. Press CLOCK to confirm. NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. The language you select determines the weekday display. SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY SEARCH FOR SENSOR To search for the sensor, simultaneously press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, please check the batteries. Press CLOCK to toggle between: · Clock with day · Clock with time-zone offset ALARMS This product has 2 alarms. CLOCK AND CALENDAR This product tracks the time and date based on radio-controlled signals from the RTGR328N remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter. RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK The time and date are automatically updated by radio-controlled clock signals from official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England) unless you disable this feature. Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes and is initiated when you first set up the unit or whenever you press RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. How these signals work together: ICON MEANING The unit has contact with the sensor and has synchronized the time. The unit has contact with the sensor but the time has not been synchronized. The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor but the time is synchronized. The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor and the time is not synchronized. The unit cannot reach the remote sensor. SET ALARM 1. Select Alarm#1 or Alarm#2 by pressing ALARM once or twice (once to view Alarm #1, twice to view Alarm#2). The alarm number will show just to the right of the displayed alarm time. 2. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds. 3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. 4. Press ALARM to confirm. The Daily Alarm icon will light up when the alarm is set. ACTIVATE/ DEACTIVATE ALARM To activate / deactivate the alarm, press ALARM ON / OFF. The alarm icons will light up when the alarm is set. You can set Alarm#1, Alarm#2 or both alarms simultaneously. NOTE When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. Press any key to silence the alarm. It will sound at the same time the next day. SNOOZE Tap on the SNOOZE / ACTIVATE panel to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. NOTE To force a manual search for RF clock reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor for 2 seconds. TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first disable the radio-controlled feature. To disable the radio-controlled feature, press and hold DOWN on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable the radio-controlled feature, press and hold UP for 2 seconds. NOTE When the feature is disabled, the house icon disappears in the upper lefthand corner of the VFD display. NOTE The alarm icon will blink while Snooze is on. 5 MR238(EN)(OP) 5 9/27/04, 10:50 AM EN EN WEATHER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (1931 mile) radius. The forecast is based on barometric pressure trend readings. The top area shows an animated icon indicating the forecasted weather. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND LINES The trend lines are shown next to the temperature and humidity readings. TREND TEMPERATURE RISING STEADY FALLING WEATHER FORECAST ICONS HUMIDITY ICON DESCRIPTION Clear Day / Night Partly cloudy Day / Night Cloudy COMFORT ZONE The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate is, based on current temperature and humidity measurements. ZONE WET COM Rainy DRY TEMPERATURE Any 20-25°C (68-77°F) Any HUMIDITY >70% 40-70% <40% Snowy NOTE This information is shown just beside the humidity reading. RESET SYSTEM NOTE The nighttime icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM. When the Channel 1 sensor records a temperature of 2°C (35.6 °F) or lower, the Rainy icon becomes Snowy. The RESET button is located at the back of the unit. Press RESET whenever performance is not behaving as expected, (for example, unable to establish radio frequency link with remote unit or radio-controlled clock). NOTE When you press RESET, all settings will return to the default settings so you will lose all stored information. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY The weather station can display the following information: · Current, minimum and maximum temperatures and relative humidity percentages. · Comfort level indicator and trend line (rising, falling, or steady). NOTE Data is collected and displayed approximately every 60 seconds. VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY AREA Temperature data is given at the top; humidity is below. SAFTY AND CARE Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol-free, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing it in a high-traffic location. WARNINGS This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from those specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs of the product. Please observe the following guidelines: · Never immerse the product in water. (This can cause electrical shock and damage the product). · Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity. · Do not tamper with the internal components. · Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types. · Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product. · Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time. · Do not scratch the display. NOTE The technical specification of this product and contents of this user guide are subject to change without notice. Also images not drawn to scale. SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT Press the °C / °F button to the desired setting. NOTE The button is located at the back of the unit. SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1-5. (The house icon shows the selected remote sensor). To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. (Each sensor's data will be displayed for 3 seconds). To end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY. NOTE If you select a sensor that collects only temperature data, the humidity will not be shown. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Calendar Clock Temp SYMPTOM Strange date / month Cannot adjust clock Cannot auto-synch REMEDY Change language Disable radio-controlled clock 1.Press RESET 2.Manually activate radio-controlled clock Temperature is out-of-range Check batteries Shows "LLL" or "HHH" MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS Press MEMORY repeatedly to view current, maximum and minimum records for the selected sensor. To clear the records, press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared. Remote sensor Cannot locate remote sensor 6 MR238(EN)(OP) 6 9/27/04, 10:50 AM SPECIFICATIONS MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS LxWxH Weight REMOTE UNIT DIMENSIONS LxWxH Weight TEMPERATURE Unit Indoor Range Outdoor Range Resolution Comfort Display RELATIVE HUMIDITY Range Resolution REMOTE UNIT (RTGR328N) RF frequency Range Transmission Channel No. Unit RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK Synchronization Clock display Hour format Calendar languages (E, G, F, I, S) Alarm MAIN UNIT Power adapter THERMO / HYGRO REMOTE UNIT Batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V AC adapter 2-minute crescendo Auto or disabled HH:MM:SS 12hr AM/PM (MSF format) 24hr (DCF format) DD/MM or MM/DD; Day of the week in 1 of 5 433 MHz Up to 30 metres (100 feet) Approx. every 1 minute 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 °C or °F 25% to 95% 1% °C or °F -5 °C to 50 °C -20 °C to 60 °C 0.1 °C (0.2° F) 20 °C to 25 °C Sunny (day / night), partly cloudy (day / night), cloudy, rainy, snowy 70 x 24.5 x 116 mm (2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches) 108 grams (0.24 lbs) without battery 330 x 42 x 207 mm (12.99 x 1.65 x 8.15 inches) 1002 grams (2.20 lbs) ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children's electronic learning products and games; projection clocks; health and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference phones. 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For international enquiries, please visit: http://www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/default.asp EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product contains the approved transmitter module that complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as intended and the following standards have been applied: Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard EN 60950-1: 2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standards ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1) : 2002-08 Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standards ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver1.1.1) : 2000-09 Additional information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC, the EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EC and carries the CE marking accordingly. Carmelo Cubito Agrate Brianza (MI) / Italy January 2004 Manufacturer's EU R&TTE Representative COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED All EC countries, Switzerland CH and Norway N NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. 7 MR238(EN)(OP) 7 9/27/04, 10:50 AM EN EN © 2004 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. P/N: 086-003642-019 8 MR238(EN)(OP) 8 9/27/04, 10:50 AM Mirror Weather Station Model: MR238 User Manual 9 MR238(EN)(OP) 9 9/27/04, 10:50 AM EN