Oregon BAR913HGA USER MANUAL

DIGITAL WEATHER FORECASTER

WITH IN-OUT THERMOHYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK

MODEL : BAR913HGA

USER’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR913HGA Digital Weather Forecaster with In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer and RF Clock. The BAR913HGA is an all-in-one weather forecasting device and clock.

The BAR913HGA is a weather forecasting device, which has several weather related functions. Main feature is that it takes and records temperatures and humidities in more than one location. Using wireless remote thermo-hygro sensor, it can simultaneously monitor temperatures and humidities in three remote locations. The unit will show temperature and humidity trends as well as record maximum and minimum temperature and humidity readings. BAR913HGA is able to receive and display readings from up to 3 remote sensors.

As part of the weather forecasting function, the unit has a built-in barometer that displays atmospheric pressure. Using kineticmovement graphic illustrations the unit displays atmospheric pressure trends and displays forecasts as sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy and snowy.

The BAR913HGA is also a Radio Frequency (RF) controlled clock. It can automatically synchronize its current time and date when it

is brought within range of the radio signal generated from the U.S. Atomic Clock.

Other features of the BAR913HGA include backlight, extra-large liquid crystal display (LCD) and a daily crescendo alarm with an eight minute snooze function.

No wire installation is required between the main and remote units as the BAR913HGA operates at 433 MHz, it can be used in the USA and most places in Continental Europe.

However, please note that the atomic clock function cannot be used outside the U.S.

MAIN FEATURES: MAIN UNIT

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A.FRONT DISPLAY

The LCD is divided into five easy-to-read sections. Each section has a specific purpose that relates to weather forecasting, temperature, humidity, pressure and clock / calendar / alarm functions.

A1. WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW

-Graphically illustrates weather forecast

-Indicates trends in atmospheric pressure

-Indicates when main unit battery is low

A2. TEMPERATURE WINDOW

-Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote temperature

-Indicates temperature trend

A3. HUMIDITY WINDOW

-Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote humidity

-Indicates humidity trend

-Displays the Comfort Level

-Indicates when the battery of the remote sensor in display is low

A4. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

-Displays the current or historical (last 24 hours) barometric reading

A5. TIME / DATE / ALARM WINDOW

-Displays the current time, date (month and day) or daily alarm function

-Radio Frequency (RF) status indicator []

B.CONTROL BUTTONS

B1. [CHANNEL] BUTTON

Displays the temperature and humidity readings of the indoor or remote sensor

B2. [MEMORY] BUTTON

Displays minimum and maximum temperature and humidity readings, and erases memory data

B3. [ALARM] BUTTON

Displays the daily alarm time or changes the corresponding alarm time

B4. [MODE] BUTTON

Changes the display mode of the clock, and alters time/date setting

B5. [HISTORY] BUTTON

Displays the barometric reading for the last 24 hours, or sets the altitude compensation setting

B6. [ ] BAR

Activates the snooze function or turn on the backlight

B7 & B8. UP(+) DOWN(-) BUTTONS

Increases (+) or decreases (-) the value of clock-time and alarm-time.

C. BACK PANEL

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C1.BATTERYCOMPARTMENT

Accommodates four UM-3 or “AA” size batteries

C2.mb / hPa - inHg SLIDE SWITCH

Selects between "mb / hPa" or "inHg" pressure unit

C3.RESET SLOT

Resets the unit by returning all setting to their default values

C4.°C/°F SLIDE SWITCH

Selects between Centigrade (°C ) or Fahrenheit (°F) temperature unit display

C5 & C6. ALT () or ALT () BUTTON

Increases or decreases the value in compensational altitude setting mode

C7.[ZONE] BUTTON

Press to select among the 4 U.S. time-zones: Pacific(P), Mountain(M), Central (C) or Eastern (E)

C8. RETRACTABLE TABLE STAND

Easily opened table stand with lock

FEATURES: REMOTE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR

A.TWO-LINE LCD

Displays the current temperature and humidity monitored by the remote unit

B.LED INDICATOR

Flashes when the remote sensor transmits a reading

C.°C/°F SLIDE SWITCH

Selects between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)

D.CHANNEL SLIDE SWITCH

Select the remote sensor Channel 1, Channel 2 or Channel 3

E.RESET

Returns all user programmed settings to original factory set values

F.BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Accommodates two (2) UM-3 or AA-size batteries

G.BATTERY DOOR

H.WALL-MOUNT HOLDER

Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting

I.REMOVABLE TABLE STAND

For standing the remote unit on a flat surface

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

For best operation:

1.Insert batteries for the remote unit first. Then proceed with inserting the batteries for the main unit.

2.Position the remote unit and the main unit within effective transmission range. In usual circumstances, the effective range is 100 feet (30 meters).

3.Though the remote unit is weather resistant, it should be placed away form direct sunlight, rain or snow.

BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT

1.The unit uses four AA-sized (UM-3) 1.5V batteries which is installed in the factory for you. Please remove the plastic cover before usage. Should you need to change the battery, Gently lift the tab on the battery compartment door.

2.Insert four UM-3 or “AA” size batteries.

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3. Replace the battery compartment door.

BATTERY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION: REMOTE UNIT

The remote thermo-hygro sensor unit uses two (2) UM-3 or “AA” size batteries.

Follow these steps to install / replace batteries:

1.Remove the screws from the battery compartment.

2.Select the channel number on the [CHANNEL] slide switch.

3.Select the temperature display unit on the °C/°F slide switch.

4.Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown therein.

5.Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws.

Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the particular channel lights up on the display. (Repeat the steps described in section “BEFORE YOU BEGIN”)

Note that once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you can only change it by removing the batteries or resetting the unit.

HOW TO USE THE BACKLIGHT

Press [ ] bar once. The backlight will be activated for five seconds.

ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION

The BAR913HGA is designed to automatically synchronize its calendar clock once it is brought within range of the US Atomic

Clock radio signal. However, please note that when the unit is new and just out of the box, auto-synchronization with the U.S. Atomic clock can take up to 72 hours.

When the BAR913HGA is within range, its radio-control mechanism will override all manual settings unless the auto-reception function is manually disabled.

When the unit is receiving radio signal, the RADIO RECEPTION signal will start to blink. A complete reception generally takes about 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the radio signal.

When the reception is complete, the RADIO RECEPTION signal will stop blinking. The strength of the reception for the last full hour will be indicated.

For better reception, place the clock away from metal objects and electrical appliances to minimize interference.

Should you wish to deactivate the RF controlled function, press and hold the [ZONE] button.

To reactivate the RF control function, press and hold the [UP] button.

Chart indicating Radio Signal Strength

-Good

-No signal

- Receiving

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