Model: 616-146
Instruction Manual
Outdoor/Indoor
Temperature
TX141
Outdoor
Transmitter
Projection
Arm
Rotates 180º
Atomic Projection Alarm
with Indoor and Outdoor Temperature
This Atomic Projection Alarm with snooze alarm and backlit display projects time and outdoor
temperature on your wall or ceiling in a variety of ways. It automatically sets the time and date based on
your time zone, and even updates Daylight Saving Time for you. Monitor indoor and outdoor temperature,
track temperature trends and charge your smartphone or other device with the USB charging port--all in
one convenient device for your desktop or bedside table. It runs on AC power with battery backup, and
has a wireless transmission range of over 200 ft. to the backyard temp. sensor.
Atomic Projection Alarm
NOTE: This projection alarm will come with one
TX141 transmitter OR one TX14 transmitter.
Both transmitters work interchangeably.
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INITIAL SETUP
Step 1: Insert the included 5-volt AC power adapter into projection alarm and then into wall outlet.
Step 2: Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries (not included) into the projection alarm. Observe the correct polarity.
Step 3: Insert 2 new “AA” batteries (not included) into the TX141 transmitter. Observe the correct polarity.
The red LED will flash with transmitting.
Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
RESTART:
If the outdoor temperature is not displayed after 3 minutes, unplug the AC adapter and remove
batteries from the projection alarm & transmitter for 15 minutes.
Return to Step 1 above.
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Table of Contents
Atomic Projection Alarm 1
Initial Setup 1
Restart 2
Table of Contents 2
Features 3
Power the Projection Alarm 3
A/C Adapter 3
Batteries 3
Install Batteries in the TX141 Transmitter 4
Install Batteries in the TX14 Transmitter 4
Functions Buttons 4
Program Menu 5
WWVB Reception On/Off 5
Time Zone 5
Daylight Saving Time Indicator 5
12/24 Hour Time Format 5
Set Time 6
Set Calendar 6
Fahrenheit/Celsius 6
Alarm Set 6
Deactivate Alarm 6
Snooze 7
Backlight and Projection Intensity 7
Projection 7
Battery Operation 7
A/C Power 7
Rotate Projection 7
Change Projection Mode 7
USB Charge Port 8
Temperature Trend Icons 8
Outdoor Temperature Flashes 8
WWVB Radio-controlled Time 8
WWVB Reception Icon 8
Manual Signal Search 9
Low Battery Icon 9
Position Outdoor Transmitter 9
Position Projection Alarm 10
Specifications 10
Care and Maintenance 11
Warranty 11
FCC Statement 11
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Features
Projects time & outdoor temp. on wall or ceiling
Projection rotates in 90 degree increments
Projection options: (1) Default: toggle between time and temp.,
(2) time only, or (3) temperature only
Time zones: Atlantic Time (AST), Eastern Time (EST), Central Time (CST), Mountain Time (MST),
Pacific Time (PST), Alaskan Time (AKT) & Hawaiian Time (HAT)
Light up color display backlight and projection with a press of a button using battery power OR
continuous light with AC adapter (ON /OFF option)
Backlight and projection settings: High, low and off
Atomic time and date sets itself
12/24 hour time with minutes
Snooze alarm and alarm icon
Calendar: day, date
IN / OUT temperature (°F / °C) with trend arrow
Low battery icon for clock & sensor
Sits on desktop or tabletop
USB Charging port for convenient charging of mobile devices
5.0V AC adapter (included) for primary power and battery backup
Battery life is over 24 months when using the AC adapter
Power the Projection Alarm
The Projection Alarm can be powered by the 5-volt A/C adapter or by 2 AAA batteries.
A/C power adapter
Insert enclosed 5-volt A/C power adapter into a wall outlet, then into the Projection Alarm.
Optional Battery Operation
1. Remove battery cover: Slide tab to the right and pull out to remove battery cover.
2. Install two fresh 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 Projection Alarm does not display indoor temperature after 60 seconds, remove adapter and
batteries, and wait for at least 60 seconds before repeating the setup process.
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Press and Release Functions
Move through program menu (setup)
Select temperature in °C/°F
Enter program menu, set time,
date, etc. (setup)
Once: View Alarm
Twice: Activate or Deactivate Alarm
Search for Sensor
Fast advance (setup)
Fast backward ( setup)
WWVB Search
Rotate Projection 90 degrees
Change what is projected:
Time/Outdoor Temp alternating
(default)
Once: Time only
Twice: Outdoor Temp only
Third time: Time/Outdoor Temp
alternating (default)
SNOOZE/LIGHT/HI/LOW/OFF (TOP)
ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH:
The LCD backlight, projection and USB charging port will momentarily turn off while the station searches
for the atomic signal. After the initial search, this station will only search for the atomic signal after
midnight.
Install Batteries in the TX141 Transmitter
NOTE: This projection alarm will come with one TX141 transmitter OR one TX14 transmitter.
Both transmitters work interchangeably.
1. Slide the battery cover down, then lift off the front of the TX141 transmitter.
Note: Be careful not to break the tabs on the battery cover.
2. Confirm the channel selector switch is on channel 1.
3. Insert two new AA batteries into the transmitter.
Observe the correct polarity (see marking inside battery compartment).
4. Keep transmitter 5-10 ft. from the forecast station during setup.
5. After 15 minutes, if the outdoor temperature shows on the forecast station,
move the outdoor transmitter outside to a shaded location within range of the
forecast station.
Install Batteries in the TX14 Transmitter
1. Slide the battery cover down, then lift off the back of the TX14TH transmitter.
Note: Be careful not to break the tabs on the battery cover.
2. Confirm the channel selector switch is on channel 1.
3. Insert two new AA batteries into the transmitter.
4. Observe the correct polarity (see marking inside battery compartment).
5. Keep transmitter 5-10 ft. from the forecast station during setup.
6. After 15 minutes, if the outdoor temperature shows on the forecast station, move the outdoor
transmitter outside to a shaded location within range of the forecast station.
Function Buttons
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