Oregon BAR998HGA USER MANUAL

viv V oice-Activated Wireless

Weather Station

(Model #: BAR998HG)

User Manual

CONTENTS

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

Introduction .................................................................... 2

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

Product Overview .......................................................... 3

LCD Screen .............................................................. 3

T op View ................................................................... 4

Back View ................................................................. 4

Remote Sensor (RTGR328N)................................... 5

Getting Started ............................................................... 5

Batteries ................................................................... 5

AC Adapter (Main Unit)............................................. 6

Change Settings ....................................................... 6

Tilt the Display .......................................................... 6

Remote Sensor............................................................... 6

Thermo / Hygro Sensor Setup (RTGR328N)............ 7

Clock ......................................................................... 7

Set Radio Signal Format........................................... 8

Sensor Data Transmission........................................ 8

Sensor Search .......................................................... 8

Clock and Calendar ....................................................... 9

Radio-Controlled Clock ............................................. 9

Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON/OFF ...................... 9

Set Clock .................................................................. 9

World City Display .................................................. 10

Alarms ........................................................................... 10

Set Daily Alarm....................................................... 10

Set Pre-Alarm ......................................................... 11

Activate Alarm......................................................... 11

Snooze.................................................................... 11

Barometer ..................................................................... 12

View Barometer Area .............................................. 12

Select Measurement Unit ....................................... 12

View Barometer History .......................................... 12

Bar Chart Display ................................................... 12

Set Altitude ............................................................. 12

Weather Forecast ......................................................... 13

Weather Forecast Icons.......................................... 13

UV Measurement (with optional UVR138).................. 13

Temperature and Humidity.......................................... 14

View Temperature and Humidity Area .................... 14

Select Measurement Unit ....................................... 14

Select Sensor Channel ........................................... 14

Minimum / Maximum Records ................................ 14

T emperature and Humidity T rend............................ 14

Comfort Zone.......................................................... 15

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Heat Index .............................................................. 15

Heat Index Levels ................................................... 15

View Min / Max Heat Index Levels .......................... 15

Voice Recognition........................................................ 16

Activate Voice Recognition Prompt......................... 16

Set Volume Level .................................................... 16

Voice Recognition Commands................................ 16

Tips for Using Voice Recognition ............................ 16

Backlight ....................................................................... 17

Reset System ............................................................... 17

Safety and Care ............................................................ 17

Warnings....................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 18

Specifications............................................................... 18

Main unit dimensions .............................................. 18

Remote unit dimensions ......................................... 18

Temperature............................................................ 19

Relative humidity .................................................... 19

Barometer ............................................................... 19

Remote unit (RTGR328N) ...................................... 19

Radio controlled clock............................................. 19

Power ...................................................................... 19

EC Declaration of Conformity ..................................... 20

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ BAR998HG
/ BAR993HG Voice Activated Wireless Weather Station. This
powerful device bundles voice recognition, time keeping, and
weather monitoring 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

BAR998HG — BAR998HG Main unit + RTGR328N Remote
sensor

BAR993HG — BAR998HG 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.

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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

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

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

LCD SCREEN

1. Clock / Alarm Area: Radio controlled clock; alarms

2. UVI / Barometer Trend Area: UV level and barometric
pressure bar chart

3. UVI / Barometric Measurement Area: UV Index and
barometric readings

4. Temperature / Heat Index Area: Readings and trend
lines; sensor channel number; battery status

5. Humidity / Comfort Zone Area: Readings and trend
lines; comfort zone

6. Microphone for Voice Recognition

7. World Cities Area: current, sunrise, sunset, moon rise,
and moon set times for 130 cities

8. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast

9. Calendar Area: Calendar, voice recognition icon, AC

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power icon.

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TOP VIEW

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1. MODE – change settings / display

2. ALARM /

3. HISTORY – view historical barometer and UV readings

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

5. CHANNEL – switch remote sensor

6. MEMORY – view current and saved temperature,
humidity and heat index readings

7. SELECT – switch Areas

– view alarm status; set alarm

BACK VIEW

1. UP – increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock
and voice recognition

2. DOWN – decrease setting / deactivate radio­controlled clock and voice recognition

3. °C / °F

4. Barometer unit (mb/inHg)

5. RESET

6. Battery case release button

7. Battery compartment

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REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328N)

1. LCD display

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 %

7. Temp / Humidity

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1. Wall mount

2. Channel switch (1 – 5)

3. RESET

4. °C / °F

5. Search

6. EU/UK radio signal
format switch

7. Battery compartment

8. Fold-out stand

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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.

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Do not use rechargeable batteries.

NOTE

shows when batteries are low.

UNIT
Main Calendar Area
Remote Temp / Heat Index Area
UV Sensor UVI / Barometric

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GETTING STARTED

LOCATION

Measurement Area

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AC ADAPTER (MAIN UNIT)

The AC power adapter socket is located on the side of the
main unit. Batteries are for back-up purposes only; adapter
is required for Voice Recognition.

shows in the Weather Forecast Area when AC adapter

is not plugged in.

CHANGE SETTINGS

1. Press SELECT to
switch between Areas.
▲ indicates the
selected Area.

2. Most Areas have alternate display options (for
example, Clock / Alarm or Barometer / UVI). Press
MODE to switch options, or ALARM to switch
between Clock and Alarm.

3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.

4. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.

5. Press MODE to confirm.

TILT THE DISPLAY

You can tilt the display
back for better viewing or
audio sound. Hold the base
of the unit with your hand,
and then gently push the
top back.

REMOTE SENSOR

This product is shipped with the RTGR328N Thermo/Hygro
Sensor and an optional UVR138 Ultraviolet Sun Ray Sensor.
The main unit can collect data from up to 6 sensors (5 Thermo
/ Hygro Sensors and 1 UV Sensor). (Additional sensors sold
separately.)

The RTGR328N Sensor collects temperature and humidity
readings, and signals from official time-keeping organizations
for the radio-controlled clock.

For information about the UVR138, refer to the UVR138 User
Manual.

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