La Crosse 308-1412 User Manual

WIRELESS COLOR FORECAST STATION

Model 308-1412 | Instruction Manual

The Wireless Color Forecast Station features manual set time and date, weather forecast, indoor and
outdoor temperature/humidity, temperature alerts, heat index and dew point, on a stylish, colorful and
easy-to-read display. Use the integrated USB charging port to charge your smartphone, camera or other
device when the Forecast Station operates on A/C power. The device also features a wireless
transmission range of over 200 feet (60 meters) in open air from the transmitter to the Forecast Station.

THIS STATION LEARNS
The Forecast Station calibrates barometric pressure based on its location over a period of time to
generate an accurate, personal forecast. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for barometer calibration.

IMPORTANT: As the Forecast Station builds memory, it will compare the current average pressure to the

past forty day average pressure for increased accuracy. The longer the Forecast Station operates in one
location, the more accurate the forecast icons will be.

Wireless Color Forecast Station

Outdoor Temperature/Humidity Transmitter TX141TH-B

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Table of Contents

Wireless Color Forecast Station 1
Outdoor Temperature/Humidity Transmitter TX141TH-B 1
Table of Contents 2
Features 3
Setup Instructions step-by-step 3
Troubleshooting 3
Search for Outdoor Transmitter 4
Power the Color Forecast Station 4

A/C Power Adapter 4

Batteries 4
Install Batteries in the Outdoor Transmitter 4
Function Buttons 5
Program Menu 5

12-hour or 24-hour Time Format 5

Set Time 5

Set Calendar 5

Fahrenheit/Celsius 6
Alarm Time 6
Set Alarm 6

Activate/Deactivate Alarm 6

Snooze Alarm 6
USB Charge Port 6
Backlight 7

A/C Power Adapter 7

Batteries 7
Weather Forecast Icon 7
Forecast Trend Arrows 8
Min/Max Temperature Data 8

View Min 8

Reset Min 8

View Max 8

Reset Max 8
Low Battery Icon 8
Temperature Alerts 9
Select Temperature Alerts 9
Temperature Alerts ON/OFF 9
Temperature Alert Sounds 10
Heat Index 10
Dew Point Temperature 10
Outdoor Temperature/Humidity Flashes 10
Care and Maintenance 11
Position the Forecast Station 11
Position the Outdoor Transmitter 11
Specifications 11
Indoor 11
Outdoor 11
Power Requirements 12
Battery Life 12
Warranty Information 12
FCC Statement 12

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Features

Calendar (Month/date, 2000-2099 Default Year 2012)
Time (hour/minute)
Indoor Temperature/Humidity
Indoor Temperature and Humidity Trend
Wireless Outdoor Temperature/Humidity
Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Trend
°F/°C selectable
Alarm and Snooze Function
Weather Forecast: Sunny, Partly Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy and Stormy
Low Battery indicator for Outdoor Sensor and Station
Color display
Heat Index and Dew Point for outdoor
MIN/MAX Daily Records with auto reset (0:00)
High/Low Temperature Alert for Indoor and Outdoor Temperature
High/Low/Off Backlight option
Sensor Signal Strength

• Sits on desktop or tabletop

• 5.0V A/C adapter (included) OR optional 3 "AAA" Alkaline batteries (not included)

Setup Instructions Step-by-Step

STEP 1:

Insert the 5-volt A/C power adapter into the designated area on the back of the Forecast Station.
Plug the A/C power adapter into a wall outlet for continuous backlight (ON/OFF), and dimmer feature.

STEP 2: (optional battery operation)

 Slide tab to down and pull out to remove the battery cover.
 Insert three new AAA batteries (not included) into the back of the

Forecast Station. Observe the correct polarity (see marking
inside the battery compartment).

 The Forecast Station will light up and show indoor temperature,

humidity and time.

 (Backlight will illuminate for 8 seconds when using only battery

power with a press/release of the SNOOZE/LIGHT button)

 Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
 Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries

STEP 3:

Ensure that the transmitter is within 10 feet of the Forecast Station.
Remove battery cover from transmitter. Slide the battery cover down and lift off the front.
Insert two new AA batteries into the TX141TH-B transmitter. Observe the correct polarity.
Within three minutes, the Forecast Station will show readings in the outdoor temperature

area on the LCD.

Note: Use Alkaline batteries (or Lithium for temperatures below -20°F/-28.8°C).

Troubleshooting

 After the batteries are inserted, the Forecast Station will search for the outdoor temperature/humidity

transmitter for three minutes.

 The antenna symbol will flash during reception and temperature display will be dashes “---“.
 No antenna symbol will show during RF (radio frequency) synchronization.
 If synchronization fails once, the antenna will lose one bar.

 If synchronization fails twice, the antenna will lose two bars.
 If RF (radio frequency) reception fails five times, the antenna symbol will be shown as .

 The antenna will show full display with successful RF (radio frequency) reception.

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Battery
Compartment

Search for Transmitter

 If the outdoor temperature is not displayed after three minutes, hold the SENSOR

SEARCH button on the Forecast Station for three seconds to search for the
outdoor transmitter.

 Next, remove the battery cover from the TX141TH-B transmitter then press the TX

button to send a signal.

 If it still does not receive the outdoor temperature, remove the A/C cord and batteries from both the

Forecast Station and the transmitter for 15 minutes repeat setup instructions from step 1.

Power the Forecast Station

The Forecast Station can be powered by the 5-volt A/C adapter or with batteries.

A/C Power Adapter

Insert enclosed 5-volt A/C power adapter into a wall outlet, then into the Forecast Station.

Batteries

1. Remove battery cover. Slide tab down and pull off to remove battery cover.

2. Install three new AAA batteries according to the polarity markings.

Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
Do Not Mix Alkaline, Lithium, Standard or Rechargeable Batteries

If the Forecast Station does not display indoor temperature after 60 seconds, remove adapter and
batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before repeating the setup process.

Install Batteries in the Outdoor Transmitter

1. Slide the battery cover down, then lift off the back of the transmitter.

2. Insert two new AA batteries into the transmitter. Observe the correct polarity (see marking

inside battery compartment).

3. Keep transmitter 5-10 ft. from the Forecast Station during setup.

4. After 15 minutes, if the outdoor temperature shows on the Forecast Station, you can move

the outdoor transmitter outside to a shaded location within range of the Forecast Station.

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