Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Radio-Controlled Travel Alarm Clock WT-2160 La Crosse Technology
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1 Model: WT-2160 Radio-controlled Travel Alarm Clock Instruction Manual.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents 1 Quick Setup 2 Detailed Setup Guide Battery Installation 3 About WWVB 4-6 Programming 6-8 Time zone 6 Day light on/off 7 Snooze setting 7 Time set.
1 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. Radio controlled clock (figure 1 & 2) 2. Instruction Manual and Warranty Card. Figure 1: Open Figure 2: C losed.
2 QUICK SETUP 1. The alarm clock is packed in the closed position. To open, grasp the two parts and slide the cover down (Figure 3). 2. The alarm clock includes a button cell battery in the battery compartment. Open up the compartment and remove the plastic insulating strip to activate.
3 I. BATTERY INSTALLATION A. The battery is included in the clock with a plastic insulating strip that needs to be removed to activate the clock. 1. Using a coin, turn the battery cover slightly counter-clockwise. 2. Take off the cover; y ou may need to pry it off using a paperclip or other small object.
4 II. PROGRAMMING A. SETTING THE TIME There are two methods by which the tim e and date can be set: 1) Automatically via WWVB reception, or 2) Manually. B. WWVB (Radio-Controlled Time) This method requires y ou to do nothing, except wait for the signal to be received, and to select a time zone.
5 minutes of battery installation, y ou may manually set the time or leave the time function alone (reception will occur regardless). About Radio Controlled Time signal, WWVB: The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft.
6 have created an international standard, measuring a second as 9,192,631,770 vibrations of a Cesium-133 atom in a vacuum. C. PROGRAMMING (includes manual time se tting) **To end the programming mode at any time, simply press the SNOOZE button a) Press the SET button.
7 b) “DST On” will flash. Press the “+” key to toggle between the Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF (for places that do not follow Day light Saving Time changes). Pr ess the S ET key . c) “Sno” will show at the bottom of the screen, and a number will flash at the top.
8 f) The y ear will now flash. Press the “+” key to advance to the correct year. Press the SET key. g) The month will now flash. Press the “+” key to advance to the correct month. Press the SE T ke y . h) The date will now flash. Press the “+” key to advance to the correct day .
9 III. SETTING THE ALARMS La Cros se Technology’s tr avel alarm clock has two separate alarms that can be set. Each alarm has a distinctive sound and operate independently. A. Press and hold the “ALM1” (or “ALM2” key ) key for two seconds to enter the setting mode.
10 the “ALM1” or “ALM2” key once, depending on which alarm needs to be activated. C. When the alarm is s ounding, press ing the “SNOOZE” bar will turn it off for the time that was s elected in the programming mode (section II.A.2.c.). If the setting is “0”, the alarm will turn off for 24 hours.
11 IV. OPERATING SCREENS A. The exact time will always be displayed in the upper portion of the screen, and the US map will show when the tim e zone is set to the continental US (with the tim e zone selected showing in black). The lower portion of the screen has five different screens that can be selected.
12 4. ALARM 1 TIME 5. ALARM 2 TIME C. While in non-alarm mode, pressing the “SNOOZE” bar will show the “ ALARM1” and “ALARM2” briefly in the lower section. V. TRAVELING A. When traveling, it will only be necessary to change to the appropriate time zone.
13 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For problems not s olved, please contact La Crosse Technology via e-mail or phone, or visit our website, www.lacrossetechnology.com Problem: The time and date will not set initially . Solution: It usually takes overnight before the clock can receive the signal due to the interference the sun has on the WWVB signal.
14 MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Extreme temp eratures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the unit. • Clean display s and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents; they may mark the displays and casings.
15 SPECIFICATIO NS Dimensions: (L x W x H) 2-1/2” x 5/8” x 3-5/8” (62 x 15 x 93 mm). Battery LR44 Alkaline Button Battery life Approximately 1 y ear WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse T echnology provides a 1-y ear warr a nty on this alarm clock. Contact La Crosse Technology im m ediately upon discover y of any defects covered by this war ranty.
16 THIS ALARM CLOCK. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You m ay also have other rights specific to your State.
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