Oregon BAR321, BAR323HGN USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Contents ................................................................... 1

Introduction .............................................................. 3

About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 3

Product Overview .................................................... 4

LCD Screen ........................................................... 4

Front View .............................................................. 5

Back View .............................................................. 6

Remote Sensor (RTGR328N) ................................ 7

Getting Started ......................................................... 8

Batteries ................................................................. 8

AC Adapter (Main Unit) .......................................... 8

Wall Mount / Stand ................................................ 9

Change Settings .................................................... 9

Remote Sensor .......................................................10

Thermo / Hygro Sensor Setup (RTGR328N) .......10

Clock .................................................................... 11

Set Radio Signal Format ...................................... 11

Sensor Data Transmission .................................. 11

Sensor Search ..................................................... 12

Clock and Calendar ............................................... 12

Radio-Controlled Clock ........................................12

Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON/OFF .................12

Set Clock ............................................................. 13

Alarms ..................................................................... 13

Set Daily Alarm .................................................... 13

Set Pre-Alarm ...................................................... 14

Activate Alarm ...................................................... 14

Snooze ................................................................ 15

Barometer ............................................................... 15

View Barometer Area ........................................... 15

Select Measurement Unit .................................... 15

View Barometer History ....................................... 16

Bar Chart Display ................................................. 16

Set Altitude ...........................................................16

Weather Forecast ................................................... 16

Weather Forecast Icons ....................................... 16

UV Measurement (with optional UVR138) ............17

Temperature and Humidity .................................... 17

View Temperature and Humidity Area ................. 17

Select Measurement Unit .................................... 17

Select Sensor Channel ........................................ 18

Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 18

Temperature and Humidity Trend ........................ 18

Comfort Zone .......................................................18

Audio Broadcast .................................................... 19

Activate Audio Broadcast ..................................... 19

Broadcast Current Time, Temperature, Humidity

and weather forecast ........................................... 19

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Set Broadcast Times ........................................... 19

Set Volume Level ................................................. 20

Backlight ................................................................. 20

Reset System ......................................................... 20

Safety and Care ...................................................... 20

Warnings .................................................................20

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 21

Specifications .........................................................22

Main unit dimensions ........................................... 22

Remote unit dimensions ...................................... 22

Temperature ......................................................... 22

Relative humidity ................................................. 22

Barometer ............................................................ 22

Remote unit (RTGR328N) ................................... 22

Radio controlled clock ......................................... 23

Power ................................................................... 23

EC Declaration of Conformity ............................... 24

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™
BAR321HGN/BAR323HGN Talking Wireless Weather
Station. This powerful device bundles time keeping,
weather monitoring, and audio broadcast features into
a single tool you can use from the convenience of your
home.

In this box, you will find:

• Main unit

• Remote sensor (RTGR328N)

• Optional UV sensor (UVR138)

• AC adapter

• Batteries

BAR321HGN --- BAR321HGN Main unit + RTGR328N
Remote sensor

BAR323HGN --- BAR321HGN Main unit + RTGR328N
Remote sensor + UVR138 UV Sensor

Keep this manual handy as you use your new product.
It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well
as technical specifications and warnings you should
know.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about other Oregon Scientific products such as
digital cameras, hand-held organizers, health and fitness
gear, and projection clocks. The website also includes
contact information for our customer service department,
in case you need to reach us.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

LCD SCREEN

1. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather
forecast

2. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio controlled

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clock; alarms; calendar; battery status

3. Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area:
Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor
channel number; sensor battery status

4. UVI / Barometer Area: UV level and barometric
pressure bar chart; UV Index and barometric
readings; AC adapter icon; audio broadcast icon

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FRONT VIEW

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1. SNOOZE / LIGHT – activate 8-minute snooze or
backlight

2. LCD Display

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3. SELECT – switch Areas

4. MODE – change settings / display

5. UP – increase setting / activate radio-controlled

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clock and audio broadcast

6. DOWN – decrease setting / deactivate radio-
controlled clock and audio broadcast

7. ALARM /

-- view alarm status; set alarm

8. MEMORY – view current and saved temperature
and humidity readings

9. CHANNEL – switch remote sensor

10. HISTORY – view historical barometer and UV
readings

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BACK VIEW

1. Speakers

2. Slot for wall mount / stand

3. Battery compartment (bottom)

4. °C / °F button (in battery compartment)

5. mb / inHg button (in battery compartment)

6. RESET button (in battery compartment)

GETTING STARTED

NOTE

Refer to the Battery section ( 8) for more

information about the battery compartment.

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REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328N

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1. LCD display

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2. LED Status indicator

3. Ventilation duct

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1. Signal reception

2. Channel number

3. Low battery icon

4. Time

5. Temp (°C or °F)

6. Humidity %

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1. Wall mount

2. Channel switch (1 – 5)

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3. RESET

4. °C / °F

5. Search

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6. EU / UK radio signal format switch

7. Battery compartment

8. Fold-out stand

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GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as
shown in the battery compartment. For best results,
install batteries in the remote sensor before the main
unit. Press RESET after each battery change.

To open the battery compartment:

1. Insert a coin in the slot. Gently press back until
the battery compartment pops out of place.

2. Grasp the battery compartment by the sides and
gently pull to open. It will not completely detach
from the main unit.

NOTE

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

shows when batteries are low.

UNIT

LOCATION

Main Calendar Area

Remote Humidity Area

UV Sensor

UVI / Barometric
Measurement Area

AC ADAPTER (MAIN UNIT

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The AC power adapter socket is located inside the
battery compartment of the main unit. Batteries are for
back-up purposes only; adapter is required for Audio
Broadcast.

To plug in the AC Adapter:

1. Open the battery compartment.

2. Plug the jack in the power socket.

3. Wrap the power cord under the prongs to guide it
out of the battery compartment.

4. Close the battery compartment.

5. Plug the other end of the Adapter into a wall socket
to power it on.

shows in the UVI / Barometric Measurement

Area when AC adapter is not plugged in.

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