Marathon Watch CL027066A THERMO SENSOR User Manual RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH WORLD TIME
Marathon Watch Company Limited THERMO SENSOR RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH WORLD TIME
User manual
USER MANUAL
1. Features
1.1 Time - Radio Controlled Time (RC-WWVB)
- 12/24 hour time display selectable
- Daily Snooze Alarm function
- Day of week in 3 languages user selectable
1.2 Temperature - Indoor measurable range: -10°C ~+ 50°C
- Measures °C / °F user selectable
- Outdoor measurable range: -20 ~ 50°C
1.3 Wireless Outdoor Sensor - 433.92 MHz RF receiving frequency
- Transmission range: 70 meters (open area)
- Low-battery indicator for Outdoor Thermo
Sensor
- Wall Mount or Table Stand
2. Unit Appearance
Part A:
A1: Radio Controlled Icon
A2: Time Display
A3: Indoor Temperature
A4: Date, Day of Week
A5: Outdoor Temperature
Part B:
B1: “MODE” Button
B2: “SNOOZE” Button
B3: “ALARM” Button
B4: “+/12/24” Button
B5:”- / ” Button
B6: “RF SEARCH” Button
B7: “RESET” Button
B8: “ALERT” Button
Part C:
C1: Wall Mount Hole
C2: Battery Compartment
C3: Stand
Outdoor Thermo Sensor(Model Name: CL030027A，CL030066A )
D1: Transmission Indication LED
D2: Temperature Display
D3: Battery Compartment
D4: Wall Mount Hole
D5: “RESET” button
D6: “C/F” button
D7: Stand
D8: Cable probe
4. Getting Started:
4.1 Main Unit:
Open main unit battery compartment cover [C2]
Insert 4 x AA size batteries observing polarity [ “+” and“ –“ marks]
Replace main unit battery compartment cover [C2]
4.2 Outdoor Thermo Sensor
Battery compartment (D3) of thermo sensor is locating behind the back cover,
unscrews the batteries cover to open.
Insert 2 x AAA batteries observing polarity [ “+” and “–“ marks]
5. Installation
5.1 Main Unit
The main unit can be placed onto any flat surface (C3), or wall mounted by the
hanging hole (C1) at the back of the unit.
5.2 Outdoor Thermo sensor
The remote sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal surface.
Note: Transmissions between receiver and transmitter can reach up to 70m in
open area. Open Area: there are no interfering obstacles such as buildings,
trees, vehicles, high voltage lines, etc.
6. RF Transmission
The main unit automatically starts receiving transmission from outdoor thermo
sensor for outdoor temperature after batteries inserted. RF icon “ ” flashes on
the LCD
The thermo sensor unit will automatically transmit temperature signal to the
main unit after batteries inserted.
If main unit failed to receive transmission from outdoor thermo sensor in first 3
minutes after the batteries inserted, “- - . –”display on the LCD.
Hold “SEARCH” button for 3 seconds to receive transmission manually.
Press “C/F” button on thermo sensor unit to select temperature to be displayed
in Celsius mode or Fahrenheit mode.
Note: Buttons will not function while scanning for thermo sensor’s signal unless it
is well received or stopped manually.
7. Time and Alarm Setting
7.1 Radio Controlled Clock:
After batteries inserted, the clock automatically starts to scan the WWVB time
signal. Radio Control Icon“ ” flashes on the LCD.
flashes,
Indicating now is receiving
DCF signal
turns on,
Indicating signal received
successfully
disappear,
Indicating signal reception
failed
The clock automatically scans the time signal at 2.00 a.m. every day to maintain
accurate timing. If reception fail, scanning stops (“ ” on LCD disappear)
The clock can be set to scan the time signal manually by holding “ ” button for
3 seconds. Each reception takes about 5 minutes.
Stop scanning by holding “ ” button for 3 seconds.
Set RCC function to “on” in setting mode, then hold “+” to select the time zone.
There are seven time zones for selectable:
Atlantic – AT, Eastern – E, Central – C, Mountain – M,
Pacific – P, Alaskan – AK, Hawaii – H,
“” shown on the LCD if it is in Daylight Saving Time Mode
7.2 Manual Time Setting:
In time display mode, hold “MODE” button for 3 seconds to enter Clock/Calendar
setting Mode.
Press “+” or “-” button to adjust the setting and press “MODE” button to confirm
each setting.
(By keeping the “+” or “-” button pressed, could accelerate the process and reach
the desired value more quickly)
The setting sequence is shown as follow: 12/24Hour, RCC on/off, Time Zone,
Weekday Language, Hour, Minute, Second, Year, Month, Date, DST ON/OFF,
Temperature Unit, Alarm sound duration.
For day of week and month, there are 3 languages available for selection: English,
French, Spanish
Note:
(1) All Setting mode will automatically exit in 15 seconds without any adjustment
(2) Alarm sound duration: there are two options available, “1 minute” and “2
minutes”.
(3) Second only can be adjusted to 0.
7.3 Daily Alarm Function:
Press “ MODE” button select to view alarm Time, “ALARM TIME” flashes on the
display
When viewing the Alarm Time, hold “MODE” button for 3 seconds to enter alarm
time setting. Press “+” or “-” button to adjust the alarm time. Press “MODE”
button to confirm the setting.
7.4 Snooze Alarm Function:
Press “ALARM” button to activate or deactivate the alarm. If the alarm is on,
alarm icon " " appears on the display.
Press “SNOOZE” button when alarm alerts. The alarm snoozes for around 5
minutes, then it alerts again. “ ” flashes on the LCD during the snooze time. This
process can be repeated for 7 times.
Except “SNOOZE” button, press any buttons to stop snooze alarm. Otherwise,
base on the previous setting of alarm sound duration, the alarm alerts for 2
minutes or 1 minute, then stops automatically.
8. Thermometer
If the temperature is out of the measurable range, LL.L (beyond the minimum
temperature) or HH.H (beyond the maximum temperature) will be shown on the
LCD.
Press “-” button to select Temperature in Celsius mode/ Fahrenheit mode.
If the temperature is out of the measurable range, LL.L (beyond the minimum
temperature) or HH.H (beyond the maximum temperature) will be shown on the
LCD.
8.1 Temperature Alert function
Press “ALERT” button to select to activate or deactivate outdoor temperature
alert function.
press ALERT button select to:
Active outdoor upper temperature alert, the icon “ ” besides outdoor
temperature digit would display.
Active outdoor lower temperature alert, the icon “ ” besides outdoor
temperature digit would display.
Active both outdoor upper& lower temperature alert, the icon “ ”
besides outdoor temperature digit would display.
Deactivate outdoor temperature alert, alert icon disappear.
Hold “ALERT” button for 3 seconds to enter outdoor temperature alert setting.
Icon “ ” or “ ” beside temperature’s digits flash. Press “+” or “-“button to
adjust the setting value, press “ALERT” to confirm the setting. Setting Sequence
as follow: Upper limit of temperature, Lower limit of Temperature.
When it’s alert, the corresponding icon “ ” or “ ” and temperature digit
would flash on the LCD. Press any buttons to stop the alert sound.
8.2 The use of Temperature Probe:
Insert the probe plug to the jack on the right hand side of the thermo sensor unit.
Put the cable outside and leave the thermo sensor unit in indoor area to avoid
freezing up the battery when the outdoor temperature is below -20 °C.
Always use the temperature probe to sense the temperature when the
temperature is between the following range: -50 °C ~ 0°C and +50°C ~ + 70°C
9. Low battery indication:
The low battery icon “ ” turns on the display (beside the outdoor temperature),
indicating that thermo sensor in low battery status. The batteries should be
replaced.
10. Precautions
Use a pin to press the reset button if the Unit does not work properly.
All Setting Modes will automatically exit in 15 seconds without any adjustment.
The clock loses its time information when the battery is removed.
Avoid placing the clock near interference sources/metal frames such as computer
or TV sets.
Do not expose it to direct sunlight, heavy heat, cold, high humidity or wet areas
The outdoor sensor must not be set up and installed under water. Set it up in
away direct sunlight and Rain
Never clean the device using abrasive or corrosive materials or products. Abrasive
cleaning agents may scratch plastic parts and corrode electronic circuits
11. Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to 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 in accordance with 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 receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into 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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de
l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.