Oregon FSP-301 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About this guide ................................................... 2

Product overview.................................................. 3

Getting started ..................................................... 8

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

AC power adapter ............................................ 8

Change settings ............................................... 9

Remote unit set up ............................................... 9

Clock ...................................................................10

Alarm...................................................................12

Weather forecast.................................................13

Temperature ........................................................14

Backlight..............................................................16

Projector..............................................................16

Reset system ......................................................18

Safety and care ...................................................18

Warnings.............................................................18

Troubleshooting...................................................19

Specifications ......................................................21

Additional resources ...........................................22

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your selection of the Oregon Scientific Maranello Radio-Controlled Projection Clock with Indoor and Outdoor Temperature (FSP-301). This powerful device bundles time keeping, alarm, projection, indoor and wireless outdoor temperature measurement features.

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.

In this box, you will find:

· Main unit

· Remote unit

· Batteries

· AC/DC power adapter

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TOP VIEW

1 2 3 4

DESCRIPTIONS

1. Snooze / Light ( 13, 16)

2. Channel ( 9, 14)

3. Memory ( 14)

4. Projection lens ( 17)

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LCD DISPLA Y

DESCRIPTIONS

1. Low Battery icon( 8)

3 4 5

2. Weather Forecast ( 13)

3. RF Reception Signal ( 10)

4. Clock ( 10)

5. Date / Alarm / Alarm Type ( 10-12)

6. Remote Sensor (9, 14)

7. T emperature Trend ( 16)

8. Temperature (14)

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FRONT VIEW

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

1. Clock – set time / date or view seconds / day of week ( 9, 11)

2. Up / Down – increase / decrease setting or activate / deactivate auto-synchronization ( 9, 11)

3. Alarm – set / activate / deactivate alarm( 12)

4. Projector ( 16)

1 2 3 4

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BACK VIEW

DESCRIPTIONS

1. Projector focus knob ( 17)

2. 180˚ rotation (flip image) button ( 17)

3. Image rotation button ( 17)

4. ˚C/ ˚F switch ( 9, 15)

5. Projector switch ( 17)

6. Radio signal format switch ( 10)

7. Reset button ( 18)

415 6 7

NOTE

AC power adapter and battery

compartment not shown.

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REMOTE UNIT

DESCRIPTIONS

1. Temperature ( 14)

3 4

6 7 8

2. LED indicator ( 10, 15)

3. Channel number ( 9, 14)

4. ˚C/˚F switch ( 9, 15)

5. Reset button ( 18)

6. Channel switch ( 9, 14)

7. Batteries ( 8)

8. Battery compartment ( 8)

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GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied with this product. Replace them whenever the low battery signal ( ) displays. The battery door is located on the bottom of the main unit. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the remote unit compartment lid. Be sure to match the correct polarity, as shown in the battery compartment. After you change the batteries, press the RESET button with the point of a blunt object (such as a ball point pen).

Insert the batteries in the remote unit before

NOTE

you set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

AC POWER ADAPTER

An AC power adapter is supplied for use with this product. Y ou must connect the power adapter if you wish to use the continuous projection feature. The jack is located next to the battery compartment.

NOTE

If the AC power becomes unavailable, the unit

will automatically switch to battery power.

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CHANGE SETTINGS

Press and hold CLOCK or ALARM for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. Then, press UP or DOWN to change each setting. Press and hold to enter fastsetting mode. Press CLOCK or ALARM to switch between settings.

REMOTE UNIT SET UP

Up to 3 remote units can be used with this product to monitor outdoor temperature. The measurement unit (˚C or ˚F) and channel number (1, 2, or 3) switches are located in the battery compartment, and should be set prior to installation.

Additional remote units sold separately. If you

NOTE

are using more than one remote unit, be sure to select a different channel number for each unit.

INSTALLATION

Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the recess hole on the back of the unit.

For best results:

· Before you insert the batteries, select the measurement unit and channel number first.

· Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture.

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· Do not place the remote unit more than 20 – 30 meters (60 – 90 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.

· Position the unit so that it faces the main (indoor) unit. Minimize obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.

You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best reception.

CLOCK

This product can automatically synchronize the date and time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England). When the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the reception icon will blink during reception.

SET RADIO SIGNAL FORMAT

The RADIO SIGNAL FORMAT switch is located on the back of the product. Select EU (DCF) or UK (MSF). Then, press RESET to reset the unit. Reception takes 2 – 10 minutes to complete. Once complete, the icon will stop blinking.

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Strong signal Weak signal No signal

For best results, place the unit away from metal

NOTE

or electrical objects, and near a window with a clear view to the sky.

TO DISABLE OR ENABLE AUTOSYNCHRONIZATION

Press DOWN for 2 seconds to disable the auto- synchronization. The unit will not respond to radio signals until you reactivate the synchronization.

T o enable auto-reception, press UP for 2 seconds.

SET OR CHANGE THE CLOCK

Clock auto-synchronization must be deactivated before you manually set the clock.

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1. Press and hold CLOCK for 2 seconds to enter setting mode.

2. Select the 12/24-hour format, hour, minute, year , date/month format, month, date, and display language. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press CLOCK to confirm.

The language options are (E) English, (F)

NOTE

French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.

VIEW DA Y OF WEEK OR SECONDS Press CLOCK.

ALARM

When activated, the Beep Alarm starts quietly, then gradually becomes louder until it crescendos at 1 minute. It shuts off at two minutes. The LCD display lights up for the first 5 seconds.

SET ALARM

1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds to enter setting mode.

2. Select the hour, minute, and alarm type ( for Beep Alarm or for Ferrari Engine). Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.

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3. Press ALARM to confirm.

SNOOZE

Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. The alarm icon will blink while Snooze is activated.

TO TURN THE ALARM OFF OR ON

Press CLOCK, UP or DOWN. T o turn the alarm of f completely (deactivate it for the

next day), press DOWN when the alarm time is displayed. Press UP to activate the alarm again.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius with 70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always displayed.

Clear Cloudy Rainy

Partly Cloudy

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TEMPERATURE

With the press of a button, you can check the current indoor or outdoor temperature, trend, and record measurements. Outdoor measurements are collected by the remote unit.

VIEW MIN / MAX / CURRENT MEASUREMENTS Press MEMORY.

CLEAR MIN / MAX MEASUREMENTS

Press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds until a beep sounds.

SELECT REMOTE UNIT CHANNEL

Press CHANNEL to switch between CHANNEL 1, 2, 3, or indoor. Or , press and hold for 2 seconds to enter auto scan mode. If you select “Auto”, the channel will change every 3 seconds. Press CHANNEL or MEMORY again to deactivate this auto function.

SENSOR SEARCHING

Press CHANNEL and MEMORY to manually activate channel searching. The search icon will blink until the remote signal is found, or the search period times out.

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Searching No signal

NOTE

Signals from household electrical appliances

Strong signal

such as doorbells and home security systems can cause temporary reception failures between the indoor and outdoor units. This is normal and does not affect the general performance of the product. Reception will automatically resume once the interference ends.

Check the remote unit batteries if no signal is

NOTE

found.

SET UNIT

The ˚C / ˚F switch is located on the back of the main unit, and in the battery compartment for the remote unit. Select ˚C or ˚F.

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TRENDS

The temperature trend arrow for the last 30 minutes always displays.

BACKLIGHT

Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 5 seconds.

Trend T emperature

+ 0.5 ˚C

Steady

- 0.5 ˚C

PROJECTOR

This product has a built-in projector for viewing the time.

The maximum projection range is 2 meters (6

NOTE

feet). The image gets larger the farther you display it.

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PROJECT THE TIME

In a darkened room, press SNOOZE/LIGHT to display the time for 5 seconds.

FOCUS IMAGE

The FOCUS knob is located on the back of the unit. Rotate to adjust.

MOVE IMAGE

Adjust the projector arm.

FLIP IMAGE

Press the 180˚ Rotation button while the projector is on.

ROTA TE IMAGE

The ROTATION knob is located on the back of the projector. Rotate to adjust.

CONTINUOUS PROJECTION

The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this feature ( 8). Slide the PROJECTOR switch located on the back of the product to the ON position.

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RESET SYSTEM

The RESET buttons are located on the back of the main unit, and in the battery compartment for the remote unit. Press these buttons with the tip of a blunt object (such as a ball point pen) whenever you change the batteries, or whenever performance is not behaving as expected (e.g., unable to establish radio frequency link with remote unit or automatic clock). This will return all settings to default value, and you will lose any stored information (alarm and clock settings).

SAFETY AND CARE

Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a location where the AC power adapter will be stepped on.

WARNINGS

This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:

· Never immerse the unit in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the unit.

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· Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.

· Do not tamper with the internal components.

· Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types.

· Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.

· Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time.

· Do not scratch the LCD display.

· Do not make any changes or modifications to this product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the product.

· The contents of this user guide are subject to change without notice.

· Images not drawn to scale. Colors may vary.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check here before contacting our customer service department.

Remedy

Change language ( 11)

Disable autosynching ( 11)

Problem

Calendar Clock

Symptom

Strange day of week

Cannot change clock

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Problem

Symptom

Cannot auto-synch

Remedy

1. Adjust batteries.

2. Press

RESET (18).

Manually activate auto-synch (11).

If it still fails, you may be too far from a signal.

Problem

Remote unit

Temp

Symptom

Cannot locate

Shows “LLL” or “HHH”

Remedy

Check batteries ( 8)

Check location ( 9)

Temperature is out of range.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Main unit dimensions

L x W x H 174 x 103 x 36 mm Weight 388 grams (0.86 lbs)

Remote unit dimensions

L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm Weight 100 grams (0.2 lb.)

Temperature

Unit ˚C or ˚F Indoor Range

(6.85 x 4.06 x 1.42 inches) (with batteries)

(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 inches)

-5 ˚C to 50 ˚C(23 ˚F to 122 ˚F)

Outdoor Range -20 ˚C to 60 ˚C Resolution 0.1 ˚C (0.2 ˚F)

Memory Minimum / maximum Trend

Radio-controlled clock

Synchronization Auto or disabled Clock display HH:MM:SS Hour format 12hr AM/PM (MSF format)

Calendar DD/MM or MM/DD user-

(-4 ˚F to 140 ˚F)

+/-0. 5˚C change per 30 minutes

24hr (DCF format) s

electable; weekday selection

in 5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)

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Alarm Ferrari Engine or Beep; 2

minute crescendo for Beep

Snooze 8 minutes

Remote unit

RF frequency 433 MHz Range 30 meters (98 feet) with no

obstructions Transmission every 40 seconds Channel No. 1, 2, or 3 Unit ˚C or ˚F

Power

Main unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline

batteries

AC/DC 6V power adapter (for continuous projector)

Remote unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline

batteries

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about your new product and other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras, handheld organizers, 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.

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C-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product contains the approved transmitter module TX 01 and complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directives, if used for its intended use and that the following standard(s) has/have been applied:

Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive) applied standard(s) EN 300 220-1(2,3):1997

Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive) applied standard(s) ETS 300 683:1997

Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive) applied standard(s) EN 60950:1997

Additional information:

The product is therefore conform with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II) and carries the respective CE marking.

VS-Villingen / Germany August 2001 Gerhard Preis R&TTE Representative of manufacturer

COUNTTRIES RTTE APPROV AL COMPLIED

All EC countries, Switzerland ,

and Norway

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Radio-Controlled Projection Clock with

Indoor and Outdoor Temperature

(Model #: FSP-301 Maranello)

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