Oregon Scientific WMR100 Weather Radio User Manual


 
7
EN
In additi
o
n
, the
UNIT
and
SEARCH
buttons
located at the bottom of
the base station allows
pre-setting of the remote
sensor channels and the
measurement units for
display.
TIP
To e
xit
from the setting mode, push any button.
Alternatively, the base station will automatically exit after
30 seconds.
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its calendar
clock automatically once it is brought within range of a
radio signal:
WMR100:
DCF-7
7 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for
Central Europe
MSF-60 generated from Rugby, England
The radio signal range is 1500 km (932 miles).
WMR100
A:
WWVB-60 generated from the atomic clock in Fort
Collins, Colorado
The r
adio signal range is 3219 km (2000 miles).
WMR100 only - slide the
EU / UK
switch to the appropriate
setting based on your location. Press
RESET
whenever
you change the selected setting.
The rec
eption icon will blink when it is searching for a
signal. If the radio signal is weak it can take up to 24
hours to get a valid signal reception.
in
dicat
es the status of the clock reception signal.
IC
ON MEANING
Time is synchronized.
Receiving signal is strong
Ti
me
i
s
not synchronized.
Receiving signal is weak
To
enable (and force a signal search) / disable the
clock radio reception (clock synchronization):
1. Press
SELECT
to navigate to the Clock / Calendar /
Alarm Area.
will show next to the Area.
2. Press and hold
SEARCH
.
appears when it is enabled.
NOTE
For best reception, the base station should be
placed on a fl at, non-metallic surface near a window
in an upper fl oor of your home. The antenna should
be placed away from electrical appliances and not be
moved around when searching for a signal.
SET UP BASE STATION
NOTE
Install batteries in the remote sensor before the
base station matching the polarities (+ and -).
For c
ontinuous use, please install the AC adapter. The
batteries are for back-up use only.
NOTE
Please make sure the socket-outlet is installed
near the equipment and is easily accessible.
Install the base station batteries (4 x UM-3 / AA)
matching the polarity + and -. Press
RESET
after each
battery change.
NOTE
Do not use rechargeable batteries. It is
recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this
product for longer performance.
The battery icon
indicator may
appear in the
following areas:
BASE STATION
CHANGE DISPLAY / SETTING
To change the display and settings, use the following
buttons on the rotating dial:
SELECT
,
MEMORY /
To change the display and settings, use the following
ON/OFF
,
MODE
and
ALARM
.
ARE
A
Weather Forecast
Area
Temperature / Heat
Index / Wind Chill
Area
W
i
n
d
Sp
eed
/
Wind
Di
rect
ion Area
UVI
/
B
arometer /
Rainfall Area
MEANIN
G
Battery in the base station is low.
Battery in the base station is low.
will
show when AC adapter is
disconnected.
The
disp
layed channel indicates
the outdoor sensor for which
battery is low.
Batte
ry in the wind sensor is low.
B
att
er
y in the UV / Rain sensor
is low.
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