La Crosse Technology WT-9300 User Manual

WT-9300

Radio-controlled

Trav el Alarm Clock

Instruction Manual

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FCC ID: OMO-01RX

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 INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Topic Page

Inventory of Contents 2
About WWVB 2
Program Mode

Initial Set-up 2
Manual Time Setting Option 4
Time Zone Setting 5
Daylight Savings Time (DST) 5
Display Mode Setting 6
Setting the Alarm 6

Operating the Alarm and Snooze 7
Troubleshooting 7
Maintenance and Care 8
Specifications 8
Warranty Information 8

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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS

1. The travel alarm

2. Instruction manual

3. W arranty card

ABOUT RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME - WWVB

The NIST (National Institute of Standards and
T echnology-Time and F requency Division) WWVB radio
station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and transmits
the exact time and date signal continuously throughout
the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be receiv ed
up to 2,000 miles away through the internal antenna in
the alarm clock. Due to the nature of the Earth’s
Ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight
hours. The alar m clock will search for a signal every
night when reception is best. The WWVB radio station
derives its signal from the NIST Atomic clock in Boulder,
Colorado. A team of atomic physicists is continually
measuring every second, of every day, to an accuracy
of ten billionths of a second per day. These physicists
have created an international standard, measuring a
second as 9,192,631,770 vibrations of a Cesium-133
atom in a vacuum. More inf ormation on the atomic clock
and WWVB can be found at

PROGRAM MODE

Following is a list of steps to set up your new La Crosse
Technology travel alarm clock.

www.nist.gov.

• Please begin by removing the battery cover on the

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rear of the travel alarm shown in figure one.

Figure One

SIZE AA LR6

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• Next insert one AA alkaline battery into the battery
compartment making sure to observe the correct
polarity.

• When inserting the battery be sure not to press any
of the buttons on the travel alarm as this will interrupt
the WWVB search and may cause the travel alarm
to not pick up the radio-controlled time signal.

• Now replace the battery cover and face the travel
alarm with the back of the unit towards Colorado (this
has been found to help the unit pick up the WWVB
signal).

• When the WWVB signal is received a tower icon will
appear on the left side of the LCD display.

NOTE

: Due to the nature of the WWVB signal it may

take overnight for the travel alarm to receive the signal

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and set. Adverse weather conditions may also affect
the travel alarms’ ability to receive the signal. In some
cases it may take several nights for the travel alarm to
set.

Manual Time Setting Option

You can also manually set the time on your travel alarm
by pressing and holding the “MODE/MIN” button (figure
two) on the front of your travel alarm for 3 seconds.

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• The time zone abbreviation will appear in the LCD.

• Press and release the “Snooze” button once.

• The time will now flash in the LCD.

• Press and release the “AL/HR” button to adv ance the
hours.

• Press and release the “MODE/MIN” button to adv ance
the minutes.

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• Press and release the “Snooze” button to return the
normal display mode or wait 20 seconds and the travel
alarm will time out and automatically return to the
normal display mode.

Time Zone Setting

You can select from four U.S. time zones (Easter n,
Central, Mountain and Pacific) on your trav el alarm. The
time zones are abbreviated with three letters as follows:

Eastern EST
Central CST
Mountain MST
Pacific PST

• Press and hold the “MODE/MIN” button for 3 seconds .

• The time zone abbreviation will appear in the LCD.

NOTE

: The def ault (f actory) time zone setting is Eastern

time zone.

• Press and release the “AL/HR” button to select the
desired time zone.

• Press and release the “Snooze” b utton twice to return
to the normal display mode or wait 20 seconds and
the travel alarm will time out and automatically return
to the normal display mode.

Daylight Saving Time Setting

You can select whether or not your alarm recognizes
the daylight saving time changes twice a year and
automatically changes. Some areas do not change time

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for daylight saving time (Arizona and parts of Indiana).
The default (factory) setting is daylight saving time on.

• Press and hold the “MODE/MIN” b utton for 3 seconds .

• The time zone abbreviation will appear in the LCD.

•“DST” will be displayed to the left of the time zone

abbreviation.

• Press and release the “MODE/MIN” button to toggle
between daylight saving time on and off.

• Press and release the “Snooze” button twice to return
to the normal display mode or wait 20 seconds and
the travel alarm will time out and automatically return
to the normal display mode.

Display Mode Setting

The display below the time can be switched between
showing the seconds and the alarm time. To switch
between these two modes press and release the “MODE/
MIN” button.

Setting the Alarm

To set the alarm press and hold the “AL/HR” button for
three seconds.

• The alarm time will flash in the bottom left of the LCD
screen.

• Press and release the “AL/HR” button to advance to
the desired hour.

• Press and release the “MODE/MIN” b utton to advance
to the desired minute.

• Press and release the “Snooze” button to return to
the normal display mode or wait 20 seconds and the
travel alarm will time out and automatically return to
the normal display mode.

Operating the Alarm and Snooze

To turn the alar m on press and release the “AL/HR”
button. The alarm icon will be displayed in the lower
right of the LCD to indicate that the alarm has been
turned on.

The alarm will sound for 100 seconds once activated.
By pressing the snooze button the alarm will be
suspended for 8 minutes.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE

: For problems not solved, please contact La
Crosse Technology via e-mail or phone, or visit our
website, www.lacrossetechnology.com

Problem: The time and date will not set initially.
Solution: It usually takes ov ernight before the cloc k can

receive the signal due to the interference the sun has
on the WWVB signal. Wait overnight for the signal.
Solution: Computer monitors and televisions can cause
interference with the signal reception. Please keep the
clock at least six feet from electrical sources.
Solution: In some areas of the US, in particular on the
East and West coasts, the signal is ver y weak. It may

take up to 72 hours before a good signal is received.
The reception can be helped by placing the clock in a
window facing Colorado, with the back towards
Colorado.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should
be avoided to prevent damage to the unit.

• Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do
not use solvents or scouring agents; they may mark
the displays and casings.

• Do not submerge in water.

• Do not subject the units to unnecessary heat or cold

by placing them in the oven or freezer.

• Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do
not try to repair the unit. Contact La Crosse
Technology repairs.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: 3" x 1.50" x 4.13"
(L x W x H) (76 x 38 x 105 mm)
Battery One AA Alkaline Battery
Battery life Approximately 1 year

WARRANTY INFORMATION

La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warranty on
this travel alarm. Contact La Crosse Technology

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship.

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on pro ducts purchased and used in North America and only
to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for
problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized
service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technolo gy, Ltd or La
Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.

La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated here in, with new or
reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty perio d specifi ed above. All replaced parts and
products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse T echno logy, Ltd. Replacement parts
and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all
expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a
product is examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination. The owner must pay any
shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technolog y, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only.

Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following spec ified exceptions: (1)
damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage
occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative
surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from t he
performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6)
units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a
signal due to any source of interference.. This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost
of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepr esentation by the seller or
performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER
SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO
BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF
CHILDREN’S REACH.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the
exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.

For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd S.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

e-mail:

[e-mail]

(warranty work)

[e-mail]

(information on other products)

web:

www.lacrossetechnology.com

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