Full Weather Station with Radio Controlled Clock (Model #: PS-L01 / PS-L01U) User Manual PS-L01_GB-final 1 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN PS-L01_GB-final 2 8/8/03, 11:35 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS About this guide ........................................................ 2 Product overview ....................................................... 3 Getting started .......................................................... 8 Batteries .............................................................. 8 AC power adapter ............................................... 8 Switch between modes ....................................... 8 Change settings .................................................. 9 Remote unit setup ...................................................... 9 Clock ...................................................................... 10 Alarm ...................................................................... 11 Calendar ................................................................. 12 Moon phase ............................................................ 12 Barometer ............................................................... 13 Weather forecast ..................................................... 14 Temperature & humidity ........................................... 14 Backlight ................................................................. 17 1 Reset system ........................................................... 18 Safety and care ....................................................... 18 Warnings ................................................................. 19 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 19 Specifications .......................................................... 21 Additional resources ................................................ 23 PS-L01_GB-final 3 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your selection of the Philippe Starck with Oregon Scientific Full Weather Station with Radio Controlled Clock (PS-L01 / PS-L01U). This powerful device bundles time keeping, alarm, indoor and wireless outdoor temperature and humidity monitoring, and weather forecasting 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/DC power adapter 2 PS-L01_GB-final 4 8/8/03, 11:35 AM PRODUCT OVERVIEW TOP VIEW DESCRIPTIONS 1. 2. Snooze / Light button ( 11, 17) Light sensor ( 17) 1 2 3 PS-L01_GB-final 5 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN LCD DISPLAY 1 DESCRIPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Low battery icon ( 8) Clock ( 10) Barometer ( 13) Weather forecast ( 14) Moon phase ( 12) Calendar ( 12) Temperature and humidity ( 14) Alarm ( 11) 2 3 4 7 5 6 8 4 PS-L01_GB-final 6 8/8/03, 11:35 AM BACK VIEW BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 1. 2. 3. Select ­ switch modes / change settings Up ­ increase setting / activate auto-synch ( 10) Down ­ decrease setting / deactivate auto-synch ( 10) Alarm ­ activate / deactivate alarm ( 11) Channel ­ switch remote unit ( 15) 1 2 3 4 5 4. 5. 5 PS-L01_GB-final 7 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN BOTTOM VIEW DESCRIPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Battery compartment ( 8) Light sensitivity knob ( 18) Reset button ( 8, 18) Backlight switch ( 17) DC power input jack ( 8) 1 23 45 NOTE AC power adapter not shown. 6 PS-L01_GB-final 8 8/8/03, 11:35 AM REMOTE UNIT 1 2 DESCRIPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Temperature / Trend display Low battery icon Humidity / Trend / Comfort Level display °C / °F switches Channel switches Reset button Battery compartment Wall-mount hole Battery compartment lid 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 7 PS-L01_GB-final 9 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied with this product. Replace them whenever the low battery signal ( ) displays. Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the main unit, and insert the batteries. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the remote unit compartment lid. Be sure to match the correct polarity, as shown in the battery compartment. Before you close the lid, press the RESET button with the point of a blunt object (such as a ball point pen). NOTE Insert the batteries in the remote unit before you set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable batteries. AC POWER ADAPTER An AC power adapter is supplied for use with the main unit. You must connect the power adapter if you wish to use the continuous backlight feature. The jack is located in the battery compartment. NOTE If the AC power becomes unavailable, the unit will automatically switch to battery power. SWITCH BETWEEN MODES Press SELECT.The select mode will flash. The display will stop flashing if no key is pressed within 5 seconds. 8 PS-L01_GB-final 10 8/8/03, 11:35 AM CHANGE SETTINGS Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds. Then, press UP or DOWN to change each setting. Press SELECT to switch options. REMOTE UNIT SET UP Up to 3 remote units can be used with this product to monitor outdoor temperature and humidity. The measurement unit (°C or °F) and channel number (1, 2, or 3) switches are located in the battery compartment, and should be set prior to installation. INSTALLATION Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the recess holes on the back of the unit. For best results: · Before you insert the batteries, 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 20 ­ 30 meters (60 ­ 90 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. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best reception. NOTE Additional remote units sold separately. If you are using more than one remote unit, be sure to select a different channel number for each unit. 9 PS-L01_GB-final 11 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN CLOCK This product can automatically synchronize the date and time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt, Germany (PS-L01) or Rugby, England (PS-L01U). When the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the reception icon will blink during reception. RECEPTION Reception takes 2 ­ 10 minutes to complete. Once complete, the icon will stop blinking. Strong signal Weak signal No signal NOTE For best results, place the unit away from metal or electrical objects, and near a window with a clear view to the sky. TO DISABLE OR ENABLE AUTOSYNCHRONIZATION In Clock mode, press DOWN for 2 seconds to disable the auto-synchronization. The unit will not respond to radio signals until you reactivate the synchronization. To enable auto-reception, press UP for 2 seconds. 10 PS-L01_GB-final 12 8/8/03, 11:35 AM SET OR CHANGE THE CLOCK 1. Press SELECT to switch to the Clock Mode. The time will flash. 2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the setting mode. 3. Select the 12/24-hour format, hour, and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm. ALARM When activated, the Melody Alarm starts quietly, then gradually becomes louder. It shuts off after two minutes. The LCD display lights up for the first 8 seconds. SET ALARM 1. Press SELECT several times until the Alarm area flashes. 2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the setting mode. 3. Select the hour, minute, melody (1 - 7) and volume level (Lo or Hi). Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm. 4. Press SELECT again when you are finished. SNOOZE Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button the top of the unit to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. The alarm icon will blink while Snooze is activated. TO TURN THE ALARM OFF OR ON Press any button to stop the alarm. 11 PS-L01_GB-final 13 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN To turn the alarm off completely (deactivate it for the next day), press ALARM. CALENDAR SET DATE Clock auto-synchronization must be deactivated before you manually set the date. ( 10) 1. Press SELECT several times until the calendar area flashes. 2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the calendar setting mode. 3. Select the year, month, date, and language. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm. NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. MOON PHASE Press SELECT until the Calendar Area flashes. Then, press UP or DOWN to change the date and view the corresponding moon phase. 12 PS-L01_GB-final 14 8/8/03, 11:35 AM BAROMETER This product tracks barometric pressure changes over the past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast ( 14) and a trend line showing the direction of barometric change. Barometric changes are measured by the main (indoor) unit. BAROMETRIC TREND The barometric trend arrow for the last 30 minutes is always displayed. Trend Description Pressure change (mb/hPa) 1 hr 6 hr +1 Steady -1 +3 Steady -3 Rising Steady Failing VIEW THE LAST 24 HOURS Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area flashes. Then, press UP or DOWN to view the last 24 hours history. 13 PS-L01_GB-final 15 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE You can set the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg) and altitude. Setting the altitude allows the product to take more accurate barometric measurements. 1. 2. 3. Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area flashes. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds. Select altitude (-100 meters to 2500 meters in increments of 10) and the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg). Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm. WEATHER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius with 70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always displayed. Clear Partly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY With the press of a button, you can check the current indoor or outdoor temperature, humidity percentage, comfort level, trend, and record measurements. 14 PS-L01_GB-final 16 8/8/03, 11:35 AM Outdoor measurements are collected by the remote unit. Temperature is give at the top; humidity is below. VIEW MIN / MAX / CURRENT MEASUREMENTS Press SELECT 3 times until the Temperature and Humidity Areas flash. Press UP or DOWN to scan the readings. CLEAR MIN / MAX MEASUREMENTS While viewing Min/Max measurements, press and hold UP or DOWN for 2 seconds until a beep sounds. This clears the previous measurements from the memory. SELECT REMOTE UNIT CHANNEL While in the Temperature / Humidity Mode, press CHANNEL to switch between CH 1, 2, or 3, or press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds to enter Auto scan mode. If only 1 remote unit is in use, you will not be able to change channels or Auto scan. If you select "Auto", the channel will change every 3 seconds. To deactivate, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds again. SENSOR SEARCHING If there is no remote unit signal, the temperature and humidity measurements will be blank. Check the remote unit batteries, or press and hold UP and DOWN for 2 seconds to search for the remote unit(s). 15 PS-L01_GB-final 17 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN Searching No sensor Sensor found COMFORT ZONE The indoor and outdoor comfort zones are shown for the following conditions. Zone Temperature Any Wet Any Dry 20 ­ 25 ° C (68 - 77 ° F) Comfort 16 40 ­ 70% <40% Relative Humidity >70% NOTE Signals from household electrical appliances such as doorbells and home security systems can cause temporary reception failures between the indoor and outdoor units. This is normal and does not affect the general performance of the product. Reception will automatically resume once the interference ends. PS-L01_GB-final 18 8/8/03, 11:35 AM TRENDS The trend arrow for the last 30 minutes always displays. Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity trends are shown separately. Trend Temperature +0.5 °C Steady -0.5 °C Relative Humidity +3% Steady -3% SET UNIT While in Temperature / Humidity Mode, press SELECT for 2 seconds. Press UP or DOWN to switch between °C and °F. Press SELECT to confirm. BACKLIGHT Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 5 seconds. CONTINUOUS BACKLIGHT The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this feature ( 8). 1. The BACKLIGHT switch is located in the battery compartment. Move it to the "ON" position to enable the continuous backlight. Move it to the "OFF" position to disable. 17 PS-L01_GB-final 19 8/8/03, 11:35 AM EN EN 2. 3. Move it to the "AUTO" position to enable continuous backlight controlled by light intensity. When activated, the backlight will be on whenever the unit perceives that the room is dark. The Light Sensitivity knob is located in the battery compartment. Rotate to adjust. RESET SYSTEM The RESET button ...