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WT-5442 with TX6 Transmitter
433 MHz Radio Controlled Projection Alarm
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents/ Additional Equipment 2 About WWVB 3 Quick Set-Up Guide 4 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation 4-5 Program Mode Programming Sequence 5 Function Buttons 6 Time Zone Setting 6 DST (Daylight Saving Time) Setting 7 Adjustable Snooze 7 Time Setting 7 Date Setting 8 12/24-Hour Setting 8 9 Selecting °F or °C Features & Operations Features 9 Radio-Controlled Time 10 Projection 10 EL Backlight 10 Indoor Temperature 10 Remot
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FEATURES OF PROJECTION ALARM Operation of these features are in section III. 1. Radio-controlled time and date 2. Projection of time and/or remote temperature 3. EL backlight 4. Six modes of date/seconds/temperature display 5. Indoor temperature 6. Remote outdoor temperature 7. Dual alarms 1) Adjustable snooze ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, C
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Note: When using the AC adaptor, plug into the projection alarm first and then into the electrical outlet (this will help avoid pressing any buttons inadvertently). 3) Wait 10 minutes for WWVB reception and remote temperature. 4) If there is no WWVB reception, manually set the time and date (instructions in the Program Mode). 5) Program the settings. 6) Mount the WT-5442 in a suitable location, where WWVB and transmitter signals can be received. 7) Mount the transmitter where remote
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B. PROJECTION ALARM 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Observe the correct polarity, and install 3 AA batteries. 3. In addition or instead of inserting batteries, the AC adapter can be used. Simply plug the adapter into the receptacle on the underneath of the alarm clock and then plug the adapter into the outlet. 4. Replace the battery cover. 5. The projector will activate and remain on if the alarm clock is plugged in. If only batteries are used, the projector will only be activated
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A. PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE Default (Factory) Setting 1. Time Zone Setting -5 (eastern standard time) 2. Daylight Saving Time ON/OFF ON 3. Adjustable Snooze 10 Minutes 4. Hour Setting 12: AM 5. Minute Setting :00 6. Year Setting 01 (2001) 7. Month Setting 1 (January) 8. Date Setting 1 9. Day Setting MO (Monday) 10. 12/24-hour Mode 12-hour B. FUNCTION BUTTONS There are 8 function buttons; three on the front, four on the back and one on the top of the proje
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D. DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME) SETTING Note: The DST default is “On”, meaning that the WWVB will automatically change the time according to Daylight Saving Time in the spring and fall. For areas that do not recognize DST changes (Arizona and parts of Indiana) turn the DST “OFF”. 1. Hold down the “SET” button for 1 second (the selected time zone will flash); press the “SET” button once more until “On” flashes in the lower left and “DST” flashes in the upper right. 2. Press and release
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5. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the time setting, and to advance to manually set the date. G. DATE SETTING Note: When the WWVB signal is found, that date will over-ride the manually set date. 1. Hold down the “SET” button for 1 second (the selected time zone will flash), press the “SET” button 5 more times, until the year flashes in the date LCD. 2. Press and release the “Mode/+” button to select the year. 3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the year, and t
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III. FEATURES & OPERATIONS A. FEATURES 1. Radio-controlled time and date 2. Projection of time and/or remote temperature 3. EL backlight 4. Six modes of date/seconds/temperature display 5. Indoor temperature 6. Remote outdoor temperature 7. Dual alarms 8. Adjustable snooze 9. Forecast icon based on changing air pressure B. RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME AND DATE 1. The projection alarm will automatically search for the time signal upon initial set-up and every night. 2. When the signa
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C. PROJECTION OF TIME AND/OR REMOTE TEMPERATURE 1. When plugged into an AC outlet, the projection alarm can continuously project the time and/or remote temperature. 2. When operating on batteries alone, the Projection Alarm will only project when a button is pressed. 3. The projection will auto-focus for display from three to six feet away. A dark surrounding will be necessary to clearly see the projection. 4. The default is projecting time (Hour and Minutes). The Projection Alarm can
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F. REMOTE TEMPERATURE 1. The projection alarm comes with a remote temperature sensor. When set up properly, the projection alarm will receive and display the remote temperature. 2. It is important to power up the transmitter first, then the Projection Alarm. If batteries are removed in the remote, the projection alarm MUST be re-set by removing power sources and re-starting. 3. The remote temperature is measured within the remote transmitter and transmitted to the projection alarm. If
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2. ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING THE ALARM a. After entering the alarm-setting mode, the alarm is activated (either ALM1 or ALM2). Alarm 2 activated b. To toggle between activating and deactivating the alarm, press and release either the ALM1 or ALM2 briefly. “(((1)))” or “(((2)))” will be displayed to the right of the time display when the alarm is activated. c. When the snooze bar is pressed, the display will scroll through the Alarm 1 and 2 times in the middle left. 3. TURNING ALARM O
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2. WEATHER ICONS There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed in the FORECAST LCD: Sunny—indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that the weather will be sunny). Sun with Clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds). Clouds with Rain—indicates that the weather is expected to get worse (not that the weather will be rainy). The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in air pressure.
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V. MAINTENANCE & CARE A. Extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. B. Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents—they may mark and damage the displays and casings. C. Do not submerge in water. D. Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. E. Replace with new batteries only, and of recommended size. F. Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The Projection is faint Solution: 1) Change intensity setting 2) Use AC adapter 3) Darken surroundings 4) Use fresh batteries (if AC is not used) Problem: The LCD is faint. Solution: 1) Replace the batteries. “OFL” appears in the indoor temperature LCD. Problem: Solution: 1) Move unit to an area with warmer or cooler surrounding temperature. Current surrounding temperatures are outside measuring range. Problem: No reception of WWVB signal. Solution: 1) It
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR WT-5442 Temperature: Measuring range: 32 °F to 122 °F with 0.2 °F resolution (indoor) -21.8 °F to 140 °F with 0.2 °F resolution (outdoor) (0 °C to 50 °C with 0.1 °C resolution) Checking intervals: Every 10 seconds indoor, 3 times in 10 minutes for remote temperature. Power source: AC Adapter (included) Input: 120VAC/60Hz Output: DC 6V/100MA Battery type: Station: 3 x AA, 1.5V (Alkaline) (optional) Transmitter: 2 x AA, 1.5V (Alkaline) Battery life: Approximately
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WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warranty on this product. Contact La Crosse Technology immediately upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty. Before sending the unit in for repairs, contact La Crosse Technology. The unit will be repaired or replaced with the same or similar model. This warranty does not cover any defects resulting from improper use, unauthorized repairs, faulty batteries, or the units’ inability to receive a signal due to an
