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Read and save these instructions.
Color-Coded LCD
Weather Station
& AM/FM-Stereo
Radio/Alarm Clock
MI605 Instructions
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Dear Sharper Image Customer,
Thank you for your purchase of a Sharper Image product. We appreciate
your business very much.
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product’s quality and performance. We offer generous return privileges
and excellent warranties on all our products.
For more than 25 years, The Sharper Image has shared the fun of
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Table of Contents
Warnings .............................................................................................................. 4
Caution
............................................................................................................. 4
Quick Start
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Synchronization of Remote Unit & Main Unit
................................................... 5
Weather Forecast.
............................................................................................. 6
General Instructions
.............................................................................................. 7
Location of Controls
......................................................................................... 7
Buttons on Top Panel
........................................................................................ 7
Battery Installation
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Setting the Clock.
.............................................................................................. 9
Setting the Alarm
............................................................................................... 9
Setting the Calendar
.......................................................................................... 9
Radio Operation.
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Weather Forecast
........................................................................................... 11
Weather Conditions
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Indoor and Outdoor/Remote Temperature
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Wireless Remote Temperature Transmission
.................................................... 12
Transmission Troubleshooting
.......................................................................... 13
Interference.
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Reset Button
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Talking Clock.
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Alarm Functions
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Temperature-Sensing Backlight
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General Troubleshooting
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Statement of FCC Compliance
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FCC Label Compliance Statement
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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
manufacturer will void the warrant
y.
Caution
1. Avoid exposing the wireless remote unit to extreme temperatures, water or
severe shock.
2. Do not expose the main unit to conditions of excessive force, shock, dust,
extreme temperature, direct sunlight or humidit
y. Any of these conditions
may shorten the life of the clock.
3. Do not tamper with any of the internal components of the unit. This will void
the warranty under the above conditions.
4. Use only fresh batteries. Mixing old and new batteries may cause battery
leakage.
Quick Start
1. The unit comes with a plug-in adapter and 4 AAA batteries. The batteries are
for backup in case of
a power outage. (This allows the unit to keep the time
and other functions, although when on battery backup, the unit functions
only as
a clock. The radio, voice message and wake-up features will not
operate.)
To start the unit, install the batteries, then plug the main unit into
a wall outlet using the included 10.5V adapter. If the radio is not working,
check that the adapter has been plugged in properl
y.
2. Inser
t 2 AA batteries into the battery compartment on the remote unit, ensuring
prope
r polarities are observed. Once the batteries are installed, the temperature
appears on the remote unit’s LCD screen.
3. Once both units
— main and remote — are operating, the main unit shows
the outdoor temperature that appears on the remote unit. This occurs within
a few minutes.
4. After this occurs, place the remote unit in the desired outdoor location
within 100 feet of the main unit. This should be as close to the main unit as
possible
. Ensure that it is not in direct sunlight. If necessary, screw the included
wallmount bracket to
a convenient outdoor location and place the remote
unit inside the bracket.
Note:
For more details on synchronization, please refer to the section entitled,
“Wireless Remote Temperature Transmission.”
Warnings
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5. A weather icon appears on the display showing the weather with one of five
different icons from Sunny to Stormy. These icons project the next six hours
of weather and weather trends. The weather center must be acclimated to
the local area and altitude.
This process takes 48 hours.
Notes:
• The first weather reading will not be accurate.
• For more details on weather forecast icons and features, refer to the section
entitled, “Weather Forecast.”
6. To set the clock, slide the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL (Calendar) switch to the
TIME position. The clock time blinks. Press the HOUR/MONTH and
MIN/DATE buttons until the desired time appears on the display. Slide
the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to the LOCK position.
7. To set the alarm time, slide the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to
the
ALM position. The alarm time blinks. Press the HOUR/MONTH and
MIN/DATE buttons until the desired alarm time appears on the display.
Slide the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to the LOCK position.
(See “Alarm Functions” section for more information.)
8. To set the calendar, slide the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to the CAL posi-
tion. The date blinks. Press the
HOUR/MONTH and MIN/DATE buttons
until the current date appears on the display. Slide the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL
switch to the
LOCK position.
Synchronization of Remote Unit & Main Unit
1. After inserting the batteries into the main unit and remote unit, plug in the
main unit using the 10.5V adapter. The LCD on the unit shows the indoor
temperature and, within minutes, shows the outdoor temperature — the same
temperature that appears on the remote unit. If at least 10 minutes pass and
the outside temperature field displays “---,” ensure that there is a temperature
appearing on the remote unit. If a temperature does appear on the remote
unit, press the
RE-SYNC button on the main unit and the RESET button on
the remote unit. The temperature appears within a few minutes.
2. Once the units are in sync, place the remote unit in a desired outdoor loca
tion within 100 feet of the main unit. Once you have located a place for the
outdoor unit, ensure that the main unit continues to show an outdoor tem
perature. If it is not showing an outdoor temperature, the remote unit has been
placed either too far away or in an area where there is interference blocking
the signal. The outdoor unit should be placed as close as possible to the main
unit with as little interference as possible (walls, appliances, computers, etc.
Quick Start
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will reduce the range significantly). It is very important that the remote unit not be
placed in direct sunlight and should be protected from extreme weather. This al
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lows you to receive an accurate outside temperature reading and weather forecast.
Note: For more details on synchronization, please refer to sections entitled,
“Wireless Remote Temperature Transmission” or “Transmission Troubleshooting.”
Weather Forecast
The main unit has a built-in barometer. The local weather forecast and weather
tendency are predicted using the rate of change in atmospheric pressure based
upon a norm.
When you first turn on the unit, it takes 48 hours for the unit to
sense and calculate the norm or the middle pressure level. After this time, the
unit shows weather tendencies due to an increase or decrease in the barometric
pressure. The icon on the unit shows what the weather tendency will be over the
next six hours.
Weather tendency is indicated by and up or down forecast arrow. (See table below.)
1. The up arrow
indicates a significant increase in atmospheric pressure.
This normally means the weather is going to improve.
2. The down arrow
indicates a significant decrease in atmospheric pressure.
This means the weather is going to get worse.
Note: If the unit continually gives incorrect forecasts, it can be corrected by
re-syncing the unit on a partly cloudy day. This allows the barometer to find the
right barometric pressure level without being too high or low.
3. The forecast icon
without an arrow indicates a steady/insignificant change
of atmospheric pressure. This means the weather will remain unchanged.
Synchronization of Remote Unit & Main Unit
LCD
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General Instructions
Location of Controls
Buttons on Top Panel
1. RESET – Clears and resets the entire display.
2. °C/°F – Changes temperature display to either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
3. TEMP/MAX/MIN – Displays the maximum and minimum temperatures for
inside and outside temperatures.
CLEAR
TEMP MAX/MIN
SLEEP
RESET
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL
TUNNING
VOLUME
PRESET
RE-SYNC
MONTH/HOUR
YEAR 12/24
RADIO ON-OFF
°C/°F
VOICE/BEEP/OFF
DATE/MIN
MEMORY SET
SNOOZE/
ALARM STOP/VOICE
HIGH/
DIMMER/LOWER
BAND/AM/FM
INDOOR TEMP
OUTDOOR TEMP
FM/AM RADIO
INDOOR TEMP
OUTDOOR TEMP
FM/AM RADIO
TIME
CALENDAR
WEATHER
FORECAST
ALARM TIME
Top Panel
Screen
LCD
RESET
°C/°F
Battery
Door
Foldable
Stand
Wall
Mout
Holder
Remote Unit
ANTENNA
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4. CLEAR – Clears the maximum and minimum temperature data while the
maximum and minimum temperature is shown on the LC
D.
5. RE
-SYNC – Resynchronizes the main unit with the remote unit.
6. HOUR/MONTH – Changes the hour or month when setting the clock or calendar.
7.
MIN/DATE – Changes the minutes or day when setting the clock or calendar.
8.
12/24/YEAR – Changes from 12-hour time to 24-hour time when setting the
clock or the year when setting the calenda
r.
9.
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL – Allows you to switch from locked to alarm set to time
set to calendar set.
10. OFF/BEEP/VOICE – Switches the alarm sound from off to beep to voice.
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. SLEEP – Automatically turns the radio off after a certain amount of time. The
maximum is 90 minutes.
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. PRESET – Changes the preset stations.
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. MEMORY SET – Stores station as a preset station.
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. BAND/AM/FM – Changes between AM & FM band.
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. RADIO ON-OFF – Turns the radio on or off.
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. TUNING
/– Tunes the radio station.
17
. VOLUME
+/– – Controls the volume of the radio and messages.
18. SNOOZE/ALARM STOP/VOICE – Stops alarm. It also announces the time,
outside temperature and forecast. This button also activates the automatic
temperature sensing backlight while the unit is running on battery powe
r.
19
. HIGH DIMMER LOW – Adjusts the brightness of the LCD backlight.
Battery Installation
Main Unit
To enable the automatic temperature-sensing backlight, plug the main unit into
the wall outlet using the included 10.5V adapte
r. In case of a power outage, insert
4 AAA batteries into the battery compartment on the rear of the main unit, ensuring
proper polarities are observed.
Remote
Transmitter Unit
Inser
t 2 AA batteries into the battery compartment on the remote unit, ensuring
prope
r polarities are observed.
Buttons on Top Panel
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Setting the Clock
1. Slide the LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to the TIME position. The clock time blinks.
2. To set the time, press the
HOUR/MONTH and MIN/DATE buttons until the
desired time appears on the display.
3. To change 12-hour time to 24-hour time, press the
12/24/YEAR button.
4. Slide the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to LOCK position.
Setting the Alarm
1. Slide the LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to the ALM position.
The alarm time blinks.
2. To set the alarm time, press the
HOUR/MONTH and MIN/DATE buttons until
the desired alarm time appears on the display.
3. To change 12-hour time to 24-hour time, press the
12/24/YEAR button.
4. Slide the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to LOCK position. (See “Alarm Functions”
section for more information.)
Setting the Calendar
The calendar can be set to any date between January 01, 2002 and December 31, 2051.
1. Slide the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to the CAL position.
The date blinks.
2. To set the calendar, press the
HOUR/MONTH and MIN/DATE buttons until the
current date appears on the display.
3. Press the
12/24/YEAR button until the current year appears on the display.
4. Slide the
LOCK/ALM/TIME/CAL switch to LOCK position.
Radio Operation
Tuner
1. For best reception, completely extend the antenna.
2. To turn the radio on, press the
RADIO ON-OFF button. The FM RADIO icon
appears on the display screen.
3. To select the desired band (AM or FM), press the
BAND button until the desired
band icon appears on the display.
4. To manually tune to the desired station frequency, press the
TUNING UP (5) or
TUNING DOWN (6) button repeatedly until the desired frequency appears on
the display.
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5. To automatically scan for stations with clear signals, press and hold the TUNING
UP (5) or TUNING DOWN (6) button until the tuner begins searching for a
station. The tuner will automatically stop on the next clear station.
Note: The tuner automatically transmits stations in stereo if that particular station is
sending a stereo signal. The STEREO icon appears on the display.
Station Memory Presets
1. To turn the radio on, press
RADIO ON-OFF button.
2. To select the desired band, press the
BAND AM/FM button.
3. To store a radio station in one of the 15 AM and 15 FM preset positions, tune in
the desired station.
4. Press the
MEMORY SET button. The preset number flashes.
5. To select the desired memory location, press the
PRESET button until the desired
preset position appears on the display.
6. To confirm, press the
MEMORY SET button again.
7. To scroll through all of the preset radio stations, repeatedly press the
PRESET
button. The unit will cycle through all preset stations in order.
Sleep Timer
The radio can be set to automatically turn off after a certain number of minutes
(from 10 to 90).
1. To set the sleep timer while the radio is on, press and hold the
SLEEP button for
2 seconds. The radio turns off temporarily. “90 MINS” flashes on the display.
2. To select the duration of the sleep timer, press the
SLEEP button repeatedly until
the desired length of time appears. The timer decreases in 10-minute increments
between 90 and 10 minutes each time the
SLEEP button is pressed. Two seconds
after setting the desired length of time, the radio turns on again. The sleep timer
is now set.
Note:
• To turn off the sleep timer, press the
SLEEP button until “00” appears. The radio
will not turn off automatically.
• The SLEEP mode only works when you manually turn on the radio.
Radio Operation
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The main unit has a built-in barometer. The local weather forecast and weather
tendency are predicted using the rate of change in atmospheric pressure based
upon a norm.
When you first turn on the unit, it takes 48 hours for the unit to
sense and calculate the norm or the middle pressure level. After this time, the
unit shows weather tendencies due to an increase or decrease in the barometric
pressure. The icon on the unit shows what the weather tendency will be over the
next six hours.
Weather tendency is indicated by and up or down forecast arrow. (See table below.)
1. The up arrow
indicates a significant increase in atmospheric pressure. This
normally means the weather is going to improve.
2. The down arrow
indicates a significant decrease in atmospheric pressure.
This means the weather is going to get worse.
Note: If the unit continually gives incorrect forecasts, it can be corrected by resyncing the unit on a partly cloudy day. This allows the barometer to find the right
barometric pressure level without being too high or low.
3. The forecast icon
without an arrow indicates a steady/insignificant change
of atmospheric pressure. This means the weather will remain unchanged.
Weather Conditions
The current weather condition is displayed using one of five animated icons:
Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy or Stormy. (See table below.) The Stormy icon
only appears when a sudden and serious drop in atmospheric pressure is detected.
Weather Forecast
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1. The indoor and outdoor temperatures can be displayed in either °F or °C. To
select °F or °C, press the °C/°F button on the main unit or remote unit until the
desired display appears. The main unit converts the temperature if the remote
transmitter unit is set to a different temperature display. If the
temperature exceeds or falls below the unit’s range, the LCD shows either “HI”
or “LO” in place of the temperature.
2. To display the recorded minimum and maximum indoor and outdoor tempera
-
tures in succession, press the
TEMP MAX/MIN button on the main unit repeatedly. The temperature display returns to the current temperature after 5 seconds
or after hitting the
TEMP MAX/MIN button three times. To clear the maximum
and minimum temperature data, press the CLEAR button while the maximum
and minimum temperature is shown on the LCD.
Wireless Remote Temperature Transmission
The Transmission frequency is 433MHz. The outdoor transmission range is 100
feet from the main unit. Obstacles, walls, etc. will reduce the transmission range.
Once the main unit is plugged in or the batteries have been installed, it will start to
receive signals for 10 minutes. Once batteries are placed in the remote unit, it will
start to transmit temperature data to the main unit every 3 minutes. Upon successful
reception, the remote/outdoor temperature will be shown in the remote tempera
ture field on the LCD. The main unit automatically updates the remote reading in
3-minute intervals.
Receiver Signal Indicator Icons
The following icons indicate the signal transmission status on the LCD:
Indoor and Outdoor/Remote Temperature Readout
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1. If the main unit does not receive signals within the first 10 minutes, a blank “--”
appears in the OUT TEMP field on the LCD. If at any time during operation a
signal is not received after five consecutive intervals, blank “--” appears. The
remote unit is either too far away or there is some interference between the
remote and the main unit. If this happens, bring the remote unit close to the
main unit and press the
RE-SYNC button. The main unit will receive signals for
10 minutes. Move the remote unit to a new location closer to and in direct line
of the main unit.
2. If the remote unit’s batteries are running low, a low battery icon appears in the
OUT TEMP field. Replace the batteries.
3. If the display unexpectedly goes blank, press the
RE-SYNC button on the main
unit to force the main unit to receive a signal. If this does not work, check the
following:
• The remote unit is still in place.
• The batteries in both the remote unit and the main unit are still good.
Replace if necessary.
• The remote transmitter is within range and the path is clear of obstacles or other
interference. (See “Interference” section.) Shorten the distance if necessary.
Interference
Signals from other household devices such as garage-entry controls, doorbells and
home security systems may interfere with the temperature-data transmission and
may cause temporary reception failure. This is normal and does not affect the
general performance of the unit. The transmission and reception of the temperature
reading will resume once the interference has stopped.
Reset Button
Press the RESET button when either the main unit or remote transmitter unit is not
operating normally.
Transmission Troubleshooting
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To hear the current time, outdoor temperature and weather report, press the
SNOOZE/ALARM STOP/VOICE button. If you press this button while the radio is
on, the radio turns off temporarily. Once the update has been played, the radio
automatically resumes play.
Alarm Functions
Voice Alarm
The voice alarm wakes you to the following sequence: 5 seconds of beeping,
followed by “Good morning,” the current time, outdoor temperature, the weather
report and then the radio plays for one hour. If no outdoor temperature is recorded
on the display, the alarm skips this function.
1. To select the voice alarm, slide the
VOICE/BEEP/OFF switch to VOICE.
2. To turn off the voice alarm once it has sounded, press the
VOICE/BEEP/OFF
button to
OFF.
Beeping Alarm with Snooze
The beeping alarm with snooze wakes you to one minute of beeping that repeats
every five minutes until the alarm is turned off.
1. To select the beeping alarm with snooze, slide the
VOICE/BEEP/OFF switch
to
BEEP.
2. To activate the snooze function after the alarm has sounded, you may
either wait for the alarm to turn off after one minute or you may press the
SNOOZE/ALARM STOP/VOICE button. In both instances the alarm repeats
every five minutes until it is turned off.
3. To turn off the snooze alarm, slide the
VOICE/BEEP/OFF switch to OFF.
Talking Clock
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The LCD backlight color is automatically determined by the recorded outdoor/
remote temperature.
1. Cold (blue colored backlight): Below 50°F/10°C.
2. Normal (amber colored backlight): 50.1°F – 75°F/10.1°C – 23.9°C.
3. Warm (red colored backlight): Above 75°F/24°C.
• To enable the automatic temperature-sensing backlight to remain on at all times,
plug the main unit into a wall outlet using the included adapter.
• To activate the automatic temperature-sensing backlight while the unit is running
on battery power, press the
SNOOZE/ALARM STOP/VOICE button. The backlit
LCD turns on for 3 seconds.
General Troubleshooting
Problem: It is raining outside, but the unit’s forecast shows the sunny icon.
Solution: The unit measures barometric pressure changes and gives forecasts based
on up or down trends over the next six hours, not what is going on at that exact
time. If the unit indicates it is sunny, but it is raining outside, this means the weather
will improve over the next six hours.
Problem: The weather icon has been incorrect for an extended period of time.
Solution: The unit may have been set during a period of high or low barometric
pressure, so the unit’s barometric point of reference is incorrect. Wait until a partly
cloudy day and re-sync the remote unit with the main unit. (See “Synchronization
of Remote Unit & Main Unit” section.) The unit will acclimate to the correct level
of barometric pressure.
Problem: The radio does not work.
Solution: Make sure that the 10.5V adapter is properly connected to the unit and
the wall outlet.
Problem: The main unit’s LCD panel is faint or hard to read.
Solution: Adjust the brightness of LCD backlight until the readout is clear from
your viewpoint.
Problem: The outdoor temperature reading is extremely high when the temperature
is actually much colder.
Solution: The remote unit is sitting in direct sunlight. Move it to a shaded, protected
location.
For additional questions, please call the manufacturer: 1-800-526-0954.
Temperature-Sensing Backlight
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Warranty
What Is Covered
This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below.
How Long Coverage Lasts
This warranty runs for 90 days from the date of original purchase.
What Is Not Covered
This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or use other than as intended and described
in the product instruction manual, or loss or damage to batteries or removable parts.
What The Sharper Image Will Do
The Sharper Image will repair any defects in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not
possible, The Sharper Image will either replace this product with one of similar features and price, or
refund the full purchase price of the product, whichever you prefer.
How to Obtain Service
Return the product and receipt, along with a brief explanation of the problem, to:
T.S.I. - Returns Department
2901-A West 60th Street
Little Rock, AR 72209
If you have questions please feel free to contact our customer service representatives at
1-800-344-5555 or by email at care@web.sharperimage.com.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights that vary from state
to state.
© 2005 Sharper Image Corporation
Sharper Image Corporation
650 Davis St., San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 445-6000
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