Notes:
The minutes and seconds of the digital clock cannot be manually set. It will receive the WWVB time from the analog clock.
The time format is fixed to "12-hr" time display. "PM" will be shown in hours from noon to midnight.
The calendar will also be updated once the WWVB signal from the analog clock has been received.
WORLD TIME SETTING:
This feature allows you to display a 2nd time from anywhere in the world.
The world time can be manually adjusted by 1 hour increments (24 hour time zone).
1.Press the Time Set key to enter world time setting.
2.Press the Time Set key again to set the desired world time. Each key press will increase the world time by 1 hour.
Notes:
Once the WWVB signal has been received by the digital clock, the manually adjusted world time will be updated.
If a world time has been manually set prior to reception of the WWVB time, the time in the digital clock will change correspondingly with the analog clock.
The calendar (month/day) will not follow the set world time; it can only be updated from the WWVB signal.
When DST changes, the digital and analog times will set ahead or back one hour in accordance with the NIST signal. To maintain proper World Time, you may have to manually adjust the hour.
CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE (Indoor Temperature, Date, Weekday, World Time, Seconds)
There are 4 possible display modes to view the indoor, month & day, weekday, world time, seconds.
The month & day / indoor temperature is the default display.
To change the display:
1.Press the Display key once. The display will show the month & day / weekday.
2.Press the Display key a second time. The display will show the world time / indoor temperature.
Note: The indoor temperature can only be displayed in Fahrenheit. The temperature range is from 14.2ºF to 103.8ºF with 0.2ºF resolution. The temperature is updated every 20 seconds.
3.Press the Display key a third time. The display will show the world time / seconds.
4.Press the Display key a fourth time. The display will return to the default display.
Month & day / Indoor temperature | Month & day / Weekday |
World time / Indoor temperature | World Time / Seconds |
Note: If the Display key is pressed during the initial set-up of the of analog clock. The date and world time sections will not be shown in the different display modes.
LOW BATTERY ICON
When the battery of the digital clock needs to be replaced, the low battery icon will appear on the LCD section of the digital clock.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
The National Institute of Standards and Technology and WWVB encode a special DST “bit” in the WWVB transmission for DST. Your La Crosse Technology® clock will read this information and automatically advance the hands one hour in the spring and eleven hours (to go back one hour) in the fall.
ARIZONA
If you live in an area that does not recognize DST you must press the (unmarked) DST button for one second to deactivate your clock’s DST program. To reactivate the DST program simply press the DST button again for one second.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Will the digital World Time display also set ahead or back one hour for DST?
A. Yes, if you have DST set to “ON”. (By default DST is set to “ON”.) If the digital World Time display is set to a foreign time zone for a country that has not adopted the same DST dates, you will need to manually set the LCD.
Q. How long will the battery last?
A. A good AA alkaline battery will last over one year. If your clock is located in an area with little interference where it can quickly receive a signal the battery can last much longer than one year.
Q. Can this La Crosse Technology® clock be used outdoors?
A. No. Outdoor use is not recommended for this clock.
Q.Can the La Crosse Technology® atomic clock be wired to control timing circuits?
A.No.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The wonderful advantage of owning a La Crosse Technology® atomic clock is that it is virtually trouble free. If the clock receives a clear signal it will set itself perfectly.
If it does not receive a signal consider the following:
Battery The La Crosse Technology® atomic clock must have a fresh battery to receive and process the time signal.
Location Try a different location, ideally near a window. It should be at least six feet from computers, TVs, air conditioners, other atomic clocks and other electrical appliances that cause interference.
Weather Electrical storms between you and Colorado can interfere with the WWVB signal.
The clock seems to “take off”, or the hands start to spin, for no apparent reason and then stop.
It is not uncommon for the clock to make a "correction", sometimes daily. This happens if the clock gets ahead of itself by a fraction of a second. To correct this, the clock will advance a complete rotation the next time it receives a signal.
WARRANTY:
This product is warranted to be free of defects in manufacturing for 1 year after purchase. Defective clocks should be returned to the place of retail purchase.
BATTERIES:
For best performance, batteries should be replaced at least once a year to maintain the best running accuracy. Ensure that the batteries used are new and the correct size.
Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
La Crosse Technology®, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology®, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology®, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology®, Ltd or La Crosse Technology®, Ltd’s authorized service center.
La Crosse Technology®, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology®, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology®, Ltd.
Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse Technology®, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination.
The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology®, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology®, Ltd authorized service center.
Your La Crosse Technology®, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or
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neglect (including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology®, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.
This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.
LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY®, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. 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 may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.
For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:
La Crosse Technology®, Ltd
2817 Losey Blvd S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
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