DWS-170-IB SP\ENG 10/12/04 11:32 AM Page 3
GETTING STARTED
1.IMPORTANT: Insert power supply cord into the home receiver unit first.
Home Receiver:
•Insert the AC Adaptor Jack into the back of the unit and insert the cord into a 120V household outlet.
•As a back up or alternate power source, install 2 alkaline AA batteries according to the polarity indicated. Close the battery cover.
2.Remote Sensor: Loosen the 4 screws securing the battery cover with a small screwdriver (included) and remove. Insert 2 alkaline AA batteries according to the polarity direction indicated. Replace the cover and tighten the 4 screws.
3.Place the home receiver as close as possible to the remote sensor. This will help with synchronization between the two units.
4.REMEMBER: Once you are ready to position your remote sensor and the home receiver, ensure that the distance is not outside the effective transmission range (100 feet). Some building materials and location of the home receiver or remote sensor can affect transmission quality and range. Try various locations for best results.
NOTE: There are no consumer serviceable parts. All questions or service request should directed to our consumer relations department. (See Warranty section for contact information.)
SETTING TIME
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK
The home receiver will start synchronizing the clock after the 1st channel of the RF thermometer is registered.
1.At normal mode, hold the “ - ” button located on the back of the home receiver for 3 seconds to force synchronization.
2.The antenna icon will appear during the synchronization process (on the right side of the time display).
3.If the icon disappears afterwards, radio time signal is not available at that moment. Try setting the home receiver in other locations. Remember to place the unit away from sources of interference such as mobile phones, appliances, TV etc.
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4.Antenna icon 
will appear on screen if the radio time reception is successful. The
each hour until successful.
5.Each reception cycle is minimum 2 minutes and maximum 10 minutes.
TIME ZONE SELECTION
Press “ - ” button on back of home receiver to select from the following time zones in the U.S. (zone is displayed in the upper right hand corner of time display).
P - Pacific Standard Time | M - Mountain Standard Time |
C - Central Standard Time | E - Eastern Standard Time |
MANUAL SETTING FOR CLOCK & CALENDAR
1.Hold “SET ” button for 3 seconds to enter clock set.
2.First, select 12 hour or 24 hour setting using the “ + , - ” buttons located on the back of the home receiver. Press “ SET ” button to confirm.
Now you will select the calendar settings-
3.Select Year - Use the “ + , - ” buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust year setting. Press “ SET ” button to confirm.
4.Select Month - Use the “ + , - ” buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust month setting. Press “ SET ” button to confirm.
5.Select Day - Use the “ + , - ” buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust day setting. Press “ SET ” button to confirm.
6.Select Hour - Use the “ + , - ” buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust hour setting. Press “ SET ” button to confirm.
7.Select Minute - Use the “ + , - ” buttons located on the back of the home receiver to adjust minute setting. Press “ SET ” button to confirm.
8.DST On/Off (Daylight Savings Time) - Use the “ + , - ” buttons to turn DST on or off. Press “ SET ” button to confirm.
9.Select Centigrade/Fahrenheit Temperature Readings - Use the “ + , - “ buttons located on the back of the home receiver to select Fahrenheit or Centigrade. Press “ SET ” button to confirm.
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