La Crosse 616-146v4 Atomic Projection Alarm Clock With In Out Temperature User Guide

La Crosse 616-146v4 Atomic Projection Alarm Clock

La Crosse Technology is a company that specializes in manufacturing and selling a wide range of electronic products and accessories, including weather stations, clocks, thermometers, hygrometers, and other home and office electronic devices.

The company was founded in 1985 and is based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. La Crosse Technology is known for producing high-quality, reliable, and accurate electronic products designed to make daily life more convenient and comfortable.

Many of their products are equipped with wireless technology and can be connected to smartphones, tablets, or other devices to provide real-time updates and data readings. La Crosse Technology is also committed to being eco-friendly and incorporates energy-efficient features in many of its products.

Power Up

Insert 2-AA batteries into your Outdoor Sensor.
Insert the 5-volt power cord into an outlet, and then into your Projection
Clock. Optional: Insert 2 AAA batteries for backup.
Set time, date, etc.
Once the sensor is reading to your clock, place the sensor outside in a shaded location. View our sensor mounting video here:
bit.ly/th_sensor_mounting

Atomic Time

The Atomic Time Signal icon will flash while searching, and be solid when connected.
Hold the -/TIME button anytime, to manually search for the Atomic Time Signal.
The backlight and USB charging port will momentarily turn off while the clock searches for the atomic signal.
For information about WWVB visit: bit.ly/atomic_time

Settings Menu

IMPORTANT: Only press or hold one button at a time.

Hold the SET/°F/°C button until the display changes to enter the Settings Menu.
Press and release the +/TEMP or -/TIME buttons to adjust values.
Press and release the SET/°F/°C to confirm values.
Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button at any time to save and exit.

Settings Menu Order:

WWVB Atomic Time (ON/OFF)
Time Zone
DST Daylight Saving Time (ON/OFF)
12/24 Hour Time Format
Hour
Minutes
Year
Month
Date

WWVB OFF: When WWVB OFF is selected, you will move directly to the 12/24 Hour Time setting.
Weekday: Will set automatically when your Year, Month, and Date are set.

Fahrenheit or Celsius

Press and release the SET/°F/°C button to select between a Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display.

Backlight & Projection Intensity

Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to adjust both the backlight and projection intensity to HIGH / LOW / OFF.
The power cord is required for constant backlight and projection.
If operating on battery power only, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the backlight and projection for 10 seconds.

Projection Rotation

Press the PROJECTION button to rotate the projection image in 90-degree increments.

Projection Selection

Hold the PROJECTION button to select what to project.
Watch the projection image to view changes, and release the PROJECTION button when on the desired setting.

Projection Options:

Time/Outdoor Temp: Alternates every 5 seconds (default)
Time only
Outdoor Temperature only

Time Alarm

Set Alarm:

Hold the ALARM button to enter the Alarm Settings Menu.
Use the +/TEMP or -/TIME buttons to adjust the flashing values.
Press the ALARM button to confirm and move forward.

Activate/Deactivate Alarm:

Press the ALARM button to view alarm time. Press and release again to activate or deactivate the alarm. The Alarm Icon will show only when the alarm is active.

Silence alarm for 24 hours:

When the alarm sounds press and release the ALARM button to silence the alarm for 24 hours. Alarm Icon will remain.

Snooze:

When the alarm sounds press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to silence the alarm for 9 minutes. Zz will show.

Charging Port

Connect your device’s USB charging cable (not included) to the 1 Amp USB Charging Port on the back of the clock.

Charge 1A devices or those that are self-regulating
1A maximum current | Charging times will vary

Temperature Trend Arrows

Both the Indoor and Outdoor Temperatures have Trend Arrows to indicate temperature changes (2°F / 1°C) over the past one-hour period.

The temperature has risen over the past one hour.
The temperature has been steady over the past one hour.
The temperature has fallen over the past one hour.

Low Battery

When the Battery Icon appears in the Outdoor Temperature section, replace the batteries in your Outdoor Sensor.
When the Battery Icon appears in the Indoor Temperature section, replace the batteries in your Projection Alarm Clock.

Outdoor Temperature

If you are seeing dashes for your outdoor readings, please try these steps:

Hold the +/TEMP button to search for your outdoor sensor. The Reception Indicator will begin to animate.
If after 3 minutes the sensor still isn’t connected, bring the sensor inside next to the display and remove power from both the sensor and clock.
Press any button on the clock 20 times and leave the parts sitting for a few moments with the power off.
Install a new set of alkaline batteries into the sensor, and then into your clock. For additional help visit: bit.ly/basic_restart

Specifications

Projection Clock (616-146v4)

Temperature Range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 60°C)
Power Requirements: 5 volt Power cord
AC6: HX12R-0501500-AU
Optional: 2-AAA LR3, IEC, batteries (not included)
The plug on the power adapter is intended to serve as the disconnect device, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
USB Output: 1 Amp maximum
Dimensions: 5.23” L x 1.96” W x 4.33” H (13.3cm L x 5.0cm W x 11.0cm H)

Outdoor Sensor (TX141v4)

Temperature Range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Transmission Range: Over 330 ft. open air (100 meters) RF 433MHz
Update Interval: About every 51 seconds
Power: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Battery Life: Over24 months

Care & Maintenance

Battery Replacement Instructions

When batteries of different brands or types are used together, or new and old batteries are used together, some batteries may be over-discharged due to a difference in voltage or capacity. This can result in venting, leakage, and rupture and may cause personal injury.

Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different types.
Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device before battery installation.
Ensure the batteries are installed correctly about polarity (+ and -).
Remove batteries from the product during periods of non-use. Battery leakage can cause corrosion and damage to this product.
Remove used batteries promptly.
For recycling and disposal of batteries, and to protect the environment, please check the internet or your local phone directory for local recycling centers and/or follow local government regulations.

FCC Statment

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warranty & Patents

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited-time warranty (from the date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials & workmanship.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd,
2830 S. 26th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
For Full Warranty Details, Visit: warranty
Patents: patents

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La Crosse 616-146v4 Atomic Projection Alarm Clock With In Out Temperature

What is the duration required for an atomic clock to self-reset?

The second hand will turn clockwise to the noon position once the battery is attached. The minute and hour hands will likewise shift to the noon standby position in five minutes. After that, the clock will look for the atomic signal. The clock will automatically set itself in three to twelve minutes if the signal is strong in your region.

My atomic clock keeps altering the time; why?

An atomic radio-controlled clock’s time display will progressively “drift” away from the accurate time if it isn’t currently receiving the WWVB atomic clock synch signal.

Why won’t the outside temperature appear on my lacrosse weather station?

In certain contexts (such as wetter climates), this may be typical. Please give the signal two to four hours to reconnect if the transmitter signal is lost. Place the external transmitter closer to where it is.

Why do the atomic clocks not function properly?

Weak reception is frequently the result of low batteries. Move the clock. There may be a lot of wireless interference where the clock is located. At night, place the console away from other radiating sources, such as TVs or wireless routers, and next to a window or exterior wall.

My atomic clock is losing temperature outside; why is that?

The transmitter and the clock may have lost contact if your clock does not display the outside temperature. You must remove the batteries from both devices and leave them out for fifteen minutes before reconnecting them. Replace the transmitter’s batteries first, then the clock.

Where should the La Crosse weather station be installed?

To let moisture escape the bottom, mount your sensor vertically. Under an eave or deck rail, on a wall facing north, is the preferred placement. Place it away from a metal roof since this will make it read higher on sunny days. Steer clear of additional heat sources like soffit vents and the frames of windows and doors.

The La Crosse weather station should be located where?

Confirm that a box has vents. – Install the outdoor sensor on the north side to keep sunlight from skewing data. – For a powerful radio frequency (RF) transmission, mount at least six feet above the ground. – Avoid mounting the outside sensor on a fence made of metal.

Do electric clocks use atoms?

They don’t operate on atomic power, but they do need power. Furthermore, if you’re referring to the supposedly “atomic” self-setting clocks, those are merely regular quartz clocks with radio control that sync with the NIST radio station WWVB in Fort Worth once a day.

What is the atomic clock’s physics?

To measure the evolution frequency f = E/h of the quantum mechanical phase between the two levels, atomic clocks create a quantum mechanical superposition of the ground state | g and an excited state.

Are atomic clocks radioactive?

No, atomic clocks don’t emit radiation. They don’t depend on the decay of atoms. Instead, they are simply regular clocks with a spring and an oscillating mass.

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