Oregon BARM699A User Manual

Touch-Control AM/FM Atomic Weather

Clock with Dual Alarm

Model: BARM699A

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Touch­Control AM/FM Atomic Weather Clock with Dual
Alarm (BARM699A). The main unit can support up
to 3 sensors. To purchase additional sensors, please
contact your local retailer.

NOTE Please 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.

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

1. SLEEP / SNOOZE: Activate snooze; set the sleep
timer

2. RADIO ON / OFF: Turn radio ON / OFF

3. STATION: Toggle between 16 preset radio channels;
save a channel

4. VOLUME / : Increase / decrease volume

5. CLOCK: Change setting / display

6. AM / FM: Toggle between AM and FM

7. TUNING / SET / : Increase / decrease
setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal;
change radio frequency

BACK VIEW

1. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature

2. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display

3. Adapter socket

4. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm

5. °C / °F: Select temperature unit °C / °F

6. RESET: Reset unit to default settings

LCD

1. Ice warning

1

5

6

7

2

3

4

1

4

5
6

2

3

1

8

7

9

10

13
14
15
16
17

18

20

19

11

12

2

3
4
5

6

2. Weather forecast

3. Preset radio station number

4. AM / FM station; radio frequency in MHz or KHz and
volume level

5. Radio-controlled clock reception icon

6. 12-hour clock

7. Indoor temperature display icon

8. Channel number and sensor reception status

9. Sensor low battery warning

10. Outdoor temperature reading

11. Maximum / minimum outdoor temperature reading

12. Main unit low battery warning

13. Indoor temperature reading

14. Maximum / minimum indoor temperature reading

15. Sleep function is activated

16. Alarm is displayed

17. Beep alarm is set

18. Radio alarm is set

19. US time zone, weekday or seconds

20. Time, alarm and date

REMOT E SEN SOR

1. LED status indicator:

Blinks red during data
transmission

2. Ventilation duct

1. Wall mount

2. Battery compartment

3. Battery door

4. Table stand

5. CHANNEL switch

GETTING STARTED

POWER

Plug adapter into main unit.

NOTE This product may malfunction when radio
interference appears on the AC power line. The unit will
revert to normal operation when interference stops.

NOTE Install the remote sensor battery and plug in the
main unit. Press

RESET after each battery change. Do
not use rechargeable batteries. It is recommended that
you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer
performance.

shows when battery is low.

UNIT LOCATION

Main Indoor temperature area
Remote Outdoor temperature area

REMOTE SENSOR

The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every
40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main
unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.

To set up the sensor

:

1. Slide open the battery door.

2. Insert the battery, matching the polarity (+ / -).

3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different

channel for each sensor.

4. Close the battery compartment.

5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the

wall mount or table stand.

1 2 3

CHANNEL

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

For best results:

•

Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and

moisture.

•

Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters (100

feet) from the main (indoor) unit.

•

Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor)

unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls,
and furniture.

•

Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to

the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects.

•

Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold

winter months as below-freezing temperatures may
affect battery performance and signal transmission.

The transmission range may vary depending on many
factors. You may need to experiment with various
locations to get the best results.

Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant
amounts of water. Because of this they will freeze
in low temperatures of approximately -12°C (10°F).
Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower
threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing
range of below -30°C (-22°F).

Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors
such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold
may temporarily reduce the effective range between the
sensor and the base station. If the unit’s performance
fails due to low temperature, the unit will resume proper
functioning as the temperature rises to within the
normal temperature range (i.e. no permanent damage
will occur to the unit due to low temperatures).

SENSO R DATA TR ANSMI SSION

The reception icon shown in the outdoor temperature
area shows the status.

ICON DESCRIPTION

Main unit is searching for
the sensor(s)
A channel has been found
and signal is being
received

and “- -“ The sensor cannot be found.
(Outdoor temperature Search for the sensor or
area) check the battery

To search for a sensor

:

Simultaneously, press and hold

MEM and CHANNEL

for 2 seconds.

NOTE The sensor LED flashes when data is being
sent to the main unit. If the sensor signal is still not
found, check the battery, obstructions, and remote unit
location.

LIGHT TOUCH KEY

The touch keys used in this product have a key lock
function that prevents accidental changes to user
settings. When the clock keys have not been used in
the last minute, the key lock function is automatically
activated. Press any key once to disable the key lock
function and then operate the clock as usual.

CLOCK RECEPTION

This product is designed to synchronize its date and
time automatically once it is within range of the WWVB­60 signal from the atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado.

The sensor collects the radio signals whenever it is
within 3219 km (2000 miles) of a signal.

NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for first set
up or when

RESET is pressed. Once complete, the
reception icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it
can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.

RECEP TION SIGNA L

STRONG WEAK NO SIGNAL

To enable and force a signal search:
Press and hold TUNING / SET for 2 seconds.

To disable the signal reception

:

Press and hold TUNING / SET for 2 seconds.

flashes when it is searching for the atomic clock

signal and disappears when it is disabled.

CLOCK

To manually set the clock make sure the clock signal
reception is disabled.

To manually set the clock

:

1. Press and hold

CLOCK for 2 seconds.

2. Press TUNING / SET

/ to change the

settings.

3. Press

CLOCK to confirm.

4. The setting sequence is: US time zone, 12 / 24
hour format, hour, minute, year, day / month format,
month, day, and display language.

NOTE The US time zone options are Pacific (PA),
Mountain (MO), Central (CE) and Eastern (EA).

NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F)
French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.

To switch the clock display

:

Press CLOCK to toggle between:

•

Clock with seconds

•

Clock with weekday

•

Calendar

ALARM

To set the alarm:

1. Press

ALARM to view the alarm. will show on

the display.

2. Press and hold

ALARM for 2 seconds.

3. Press TUNING / SET

/ to change the hour,
minute, beep or radio alarm. If you select the radio
alarm, press AM / FM and STATION to select the
band and station respectively.

4. Press

ALARM to confirm.

To activate or deactivate the alarm

:

Press ALARM when in the alarm display. or
appears when the alarm is set.

To silence the alarm

:

•

Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.

OR

•

Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off

and activate it again after 24 hours.

NOTE or flashes when snooze is activated.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the weather for the next 12 to 24
hours within a 19-31 mile (30-50 km) radius, with 70 to
75 percent accuracy.

SUNNY PARTLY CLOUDY CLOUDY RAINY

TEMPERATURE

To change the temperature measurement unit:
Press °C / °F on the bottom of the unit.

To view outdoor sensor(s) temperature readings

:

Press CHANNEL.

•

shows which remote sensor’s data you are

viewing.

•

is permanently displayed in the indoor

temperature area.

To auto-scan between sensors

:
Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s
data is displayed for 3 seconds.

To end auto-scan

:

Press CHANNEL or MEMORY.

To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEMORY repeatedly.

To clear the records

:
Select the channel to clear the memory, then press and
hold MEMORY for 2 seconds.

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NOTE The indoor memory record will be cleared
simultaneously.

ICE WA RNI NG

If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2°C (37°F
to 28°F),

will flash to warn you that the temperature

is approaching freezing.

NOTE The alarm will automatically stop if the
temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.

RADIO

You can save up to 16 radio stations (8 for AM and 8
for FM).

To turn the radio ON / OFF

:

Press RADIO.

To save a station

:

1. Press

RADIO to turn the radio ON.

2. Press

AM / FM to select radio frequency.

3. Press TUNNING / SET

/ to manually fine
tune the frequency or press and hold TUNNING /
SET / to activate auto-search.

4. Press and hold STATION

to save the station.

SLEEP TIMER

To turn the sleep timer ON:

1. Press

SLEEP once to activate the last setting

used.

2. Press SLEEP to set radio sleep timer duration (120,
90, 60, 30, 15 or 0 minutes). Select “0” to disable
the sleep timer.

3. Press VOLUME / to change the volume.

NOTE “SLEEP” flashes when the sleep timer is
activated.

BACKLIGHT

Press any key to activate the backlight for 1 minute.

RESET

Press RESET to return the main unit to the default
settings. Remove and then re-insert the batteries to
reset the sensor.

PRECAUTIONS

This product is engineered to give you years of
satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are
a few precautions:

•

Do not use a damp cloth to clean the surface of

the light touch key, If it is necessary to use a damp
cloth to clean the unit, turn the power off before
cleaning.

•

Placement of this product on wood surfaces with

certain types of finishes, such as clear varnish, may
result in damage to the finish. Consult the furniture
manufacturer’s care instructions for direction as
to the types of wood surface. Oregon Scientific
shall not be responsible for any damage to wood
surfaces from contact with this product.

•

Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid

over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.

•

Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive

materials.

•

Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,

dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in
malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged
battery and distorted parts.

•

Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.

Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and
may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains
no user-serviceable parts.

•

Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user ’s

instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.

•

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

•

Remove batteries when storing the product for a

long time.

•

Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal

waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.

•

Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in

this manual may differ from the actual display.

•

The contents of this manual may not be reproduced

without the permission of the manufacturer.

NOTE The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE DESCRIPTION
Main unit

Dimensions 163 x 65.4 x 96 mm
(L x W x D) (6.4 x 2.6 x 3.8 inches)
Weight 300g (10.6 ounces)

Temperature unit – °C / °F

Indoor range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Outdoor range -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
Resolution 0.17°C (0.2°F)

Radio clock

Synchronization Auto or disabled
Clock display HH:MM
Hour format 12hr AM/PM or 24hr
Calendar DD/MM or MM/DD
Weekday in 5 (E, G, F, I, S)
languages
Alarm 2-minute beep or radio alarm with
8-minute snooze
PLL Radio FM / AM; MHz / KHz; 16 preset
channels
Sleep 120, 90, 60, 30 and 0 mins

Remote unit (THN132N)

Dimensions 92 x 22 x 50 mm
(L x W x D) (3.6 x 0.9 x 2.0 inches)
Weight 46 g (1.62 lbs) without battery
RF frequency 433MHz
Range Up to 30 meters (100 feet) with no
obstructions
Transmission Approx. every 40 seconds
Channel no. 1, 2 or 3

Power

Main unit 6V adapter
Remote unit 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V battery

NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries in
the sensor for longer usage and lithium batteries for use
in temperatures below freezing.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to
learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as
digital cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic
learning products and games; projection clocks; health
and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and
conference phones.

The website also includes contact information for our
Customer Care department in case you need to reach
us, as well as frequently asked questions and customer
downloads. We hope you will find all the information you
need on our website, however if you’re in the US and
would like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer
Care department directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/default.asp OR call
1-800-853-8883. For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp

FCC STATEMENT

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 any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV

technician for help.

DECLA RATI ON OF CONF ORM IT Y

The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please call our customer service
number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.
com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all
inquiries instead.

We

Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave., Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883

declare that the product

Product No.: BARM699A
Product Name: Wireless Thermometer with
Self-Setting Clock and FM
Radio
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St., Hung
Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

© 2006 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.

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