Oregon PS-L06U, PS-L06 User Manual

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Full Weather Station with Radio Controlled Clock, Projection and AM/FM Radio (Model #: PS-L06 / PS-L06U )
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About this guide ........................................................ 2
Batteries .............................................................. 8
AC power adapter ............................................... 8
Switch between modes ....................................... 9
Change settings .................................................. 9
Remote unit setup ...................................................... 9
Clock ...................................................................... 10
Alarm ...................................................................... 11
Calendar ................................................................. 12
Moon phase ............................................................ 13
Barometer ............................................................... 13
Weather forecast ..................................................... 15
Temperature & humidity ........................................... 15
Radio ...................................................................... 18
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Backlight ................................................................. 19
Projector ................................................................. 20
Reset system ........................................................... 21
Safety and care ....................................................... 21
Warnings ................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 22
Specifications .......................................................... 24
Additional resources ................................................ 27
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your selection of the Philippe Starck with Oregon Scientific Full Weather Station with Radio-Controlled Projection Clock and AM/FM Radio (PS-L06 / PS-L06U). This powerful device bundles time keeping, alarm, indoor and wireless outdoor tempera­ture and humidity monitoring, weather forecasting, projection, and digital AM/FM radio into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home.
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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In this box, you will find:
Main unit
Remote sensor
Batteries
AC/DC power adapter
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TOP VIEW
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DESCRIPTIONS
1. Snooze / Light button ( 12, 19)
2. Light sensor ( 19)
3. Projection lens ( 20)
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LCD DISPLAY
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DESCRIPTIONS
1. Low batteries icon ( 8)
2. Clock ( 10)
3. Barometer ( 13)
4. Weather forecast (→ 15)
5. Moon phase ( 13)
6. Calendar ( 12)
7. Temperature and humidity ( 15)
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8. Alarm (→ 11)
9. Radio (→ 18)
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BACK VIEW BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
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1. Focus – focus projector ( 20)
2. Select – switch modes / change settings
3. Rotation – rotate projector ( 20)
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4. Up – increase setting / activate auto-synch ( 11)
5. Down – decrease setting / deactivate auto-synch ( 11)
6. Alarm –activate / deactivate alarm ( 12)
7. Channel – switch remote unit ( 16)
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8. Radio – turn radio or radio alarm on/off ( 12, 18)
9. Station –select a preset station ( 18)
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10. Tuning – select AM/FM band (→ 18)
11. Sleep – activate Sleep Timer ( 19)
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BOTTOM VIEW DESCRIPTIONS
1. Battery compartment ( 8)
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2. Light sensitivity knob ( 20)
3. Reset button ( 8, 21)
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4. Antenna ( 18)
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5. Headphone jack ( 19)
6. DC power input jack ( 8)
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7. Backlight switch ( 19)
NOTE
AC power adapter not shown.
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REMOTE UNIT DESCRIPTIONS
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1. Temperature / Trend display
2. Low battery icon
3. Humidity / Trend / Comfort Level display
4. °C / °F switches
5. Channel switches
6. Reset button
7. Battery compartment
8. Wall-mount hole
9. Battery compartment lid
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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. Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the main unit, and insert the batteries. 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. Before you close the lid, press the RESET button with the point of a blunt object (such as a ball point pen).
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NOTE
Insert the batteries in the remote unit before you set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
AC POWER ADAPTER
An AC power adapter is supplied for use with the main unit. You must connect the power adapter if you wish to use the continuous projection or backlight features. The jack is located in the battery compartment.
NOTE
If the AC power becomes unavailable, the unit will automatically switch to battery power.
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SWITCH BETWEEN MODES
Press SELECT. The select mode will flash. The display will stop flashing if no key is pressed within 5 seconds.
CHANGE SETTINGS Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds. Then, press UP or DOWN to change each setting. Press SELECT
to switch options.
NOTE
Additional remote units sold separately. If you 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 holes on the back of the unit.
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REMOTE UNIT SET UP
Up to 3 remote units can be used with this product to monitor outdoor temperature and humidity. 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.
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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.
Do not place the remote unit more than 20 – 30
meters (60 – 90 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
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Position the unit so that it faces the main (indoor) unit. Minimize obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.
RECEPTION
Reception takes 2 – 10 minutes to complete. Once complete, the icon will stop blinking.
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 (PS-L06) or Rugby, England (PS-L06U). When the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the reception icon will blink during reception.
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Strong signal Weak signal No signal
NOTE
For best results, place the unit away from metal or electrical objects, and near a window with a clear view to the sky.
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TO DISABLE OR ENABLE AUTO­SYNCHRONIZATION
In Clock mode, Press DOWN for 2 seconds to disable the auto-synchronization. The unit will not respond to radio signals until you reactivate the synchronization.
To enable auto-reception, press UP for 2 seconds.
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ALARM
When activated, the Melody Alarm starts quietly, then gradually becomes louder. It shuts off after two minutes. The LCD display lights up for the first 8 seconds.
The Radio alarm turns on the Radio automatically. It will turn off after 2 hours.
SET OR CHANGE THE CLOCK
1. Press SELECT to switch to the Clock Mode. The time will flash.
2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the setting mode.
3. Select the 12/24-hour format, hour, and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.
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SET ALARM
1. Press SELECT several times until the Alarm area flashes.
2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the setting mode.
3. Select the hour, minute, and alarm type ( for Melody Alarm or for Radio Alarm). Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press
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SELECT to confirm.
If you choose , also select the melody (1 – 7) and volume level (Lo or Hi).
If you choose , use the radio control buttons to select the AM/FM band, radio station and volume level ( 18).
4. Press SELECT again when you are finished.
SNOOZE
Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button the top of the unit to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. The alarm icon will blink while Snooze is activated.
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TO TURN THE ALARM OFF OR ON
Press RADIO to turn the radio alarm off. Press any other button to turn the melody alarm off.
To turn the alarm off completely (deactivate it for the next day), press ALARM.
CALENDAR
SET DATE
Clock auto-synchronization must be deactivated before you manually set the date. ( 11)
1. Press SELECT several times until the calendar area flashes.
2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the calendar setting mode.
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3. Select the year, month, date, and language. Press
UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.
NOTE
The language options are (E) English, (F)
French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
MOON PHASE
Press SELECT until the Calendar Area flashes. Then, press UP or DOWN to change the date and view the corresponding moon phase.
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BAROMETER
This product tracks barometric pressure changes over the past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast ( 15) and a trend line showing the direction of barometric change. Barometric changes are measured by the main (indoor) unit.
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BAROMETRIC TREND
The barometric trend arrow for the last 30 minutes is always displayed.
Trend
Description Pressure change
(mb/hPa)
1 hr 6 hr
Rising +3
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VIEW THE LAST 24 HOURS
Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area flashes. Then, press UP or DOWN to view the last 24 hours history.
SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE
You can set the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg) and altitude. Setting the altitude allows the product to take more accurate barometric measurements.
Steady Steady
Failing -3
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1. Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area flashes.
2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds.
3. Select altitude (-100 meters to 2500 meters in increments of 10) and the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg). Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.
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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
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Partly
Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
With the press of a button, you can check the current indoor or outdoor temperature, humidity percentage, comfort level, trend, and record measurements. Outdoor measurements are collected by the remote unit.
Temperature is give at the top; humidity is below.
VIEW MIN / MAX / CURRENT MEASUREMENTS
Press SELECT 3 times until the Temperature and Humidity Areas flash. Press UP or DOWN to scan the readings.
CLEAR MIN / MAX MEASUREMENTS
While viewing Min/Max measurements, press and hold UP or DOWN for 2 seconds until a beep sounds. This
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clears the previous measurements from the memory.
SELECT REMOTE UNIT CHANNEL
While in the Temperature / Humidity Mode, press CHANNEL to switch between CH 1, 2, or 3, or press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds to enter Auto scan mode. If only 1 remote unit is in use, you will not be able to change channels or Auto scan. If you select “Auto”, the channel will change every 3 seconds. To deactivate, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds again.
SENSOR SEARCHING
If there is no remote unit signal, the temperature and humidity measurement will be blank. Check the remote unit batteries, or press and hold UP and DOWN for 2 seconds to search for the remote unit(s).
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Searchin No sensor Sensor found
NOTE
Signals from household electrical appliances 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.
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COMFORT ZONE
The indoor and outdoor comfort zones are shown for the following conditions.
Temperature
Zone
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Any
Wet
Any
Dry
20 – 25 ° C
40 – 70%
(68 - 77 ° F)
Comfort
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>70%
<40%
TRENDS
The trend arrow for the last 30 minutes always displays. Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity trends are shown separately.
Trend
Temperature Relative Humidity
+0.5 °C +3%
Steady Steady
-0.5 °C -3%
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SET UNIT
While in Temperature / Humidity Mode, press SELECT for 2 seconds. Press UP or DOWN to switch between
°C and °F. Press SELECT to confirm.
RADIO
You can listen to PLL digital radio broadcasts with this product.
ANTENNA
The antenna wire is located in the battery compartment. Position it for the best reception.
TURN THE RADIO ON OR OFF Press the RADIO button.
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VOLUME Press UP or DOWN. There are 8 volume levels.
SWITCH AM/FM BAND
Press TUNING to enable auto-tuning. Press again to switch AM/FM band.
SELECT STATION
Press STATION. There are 16 preset channels: 8 for FM and 8 for AM.
TUNING
Press TUNING.Then, press UP or DOWN to scan the available frequencies. Press and hold UP or DOWN for 2 seconds to auto-scan. The scanning will stop when an available frequency is found.
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STORE STATION TO MEMORY
Press STATION for 2 seconds. The assigned number (1 – 8) will show in the Radio Area.
SLEEP TIMER
Press SLEEP. To change the timer length (0 – 120 minutes in increments of 10) press UP or DOWN. The radio automatically turns off when the timer reaches 0. To manually turn off the radio, press RADIO.
HEADPHONES
The headphone jack is located in the battery compart­ment. Use the headphones for stereo-quality radio listening.
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BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 5 seconds.
CONTINUOUS BACKLIGHT
The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this feature ( 8).
1. The BACKLIGHT switch is located in the battery compartment. Move it to the “ON” position to enable the continuous backlight. Move it to the “OFF” position to disable.
2. Move it to the “AUTO” position to enable continuous backlight controlled by light intensity. When activated, the backlight will be on whenever the unit perceives that the room is dark.
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3. The Light Sensitivity knob is located in the battery compartment. Rotate to adjust.
NOTE
The maximum projection range is 2 meters (6
feet). The image gets larger the farther you display it.
PROJECT TIME / ALARM STATUS
In a darkened room, press SNOOZE/LIGHT to display the time and alarm status for 5 seconds.
4. When activated, the continuous backlight will be half as bright as usual. To achieve full brightness, press SNOOZE/LIGHT.
PROJECTOR
This product has a built-in projector for viewing time and alarm status at night.
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FLIP IMAGE Press SNOOZE/LIGHT again while the projector is on.
ROTATE IMAGE
The ROTATION switch is located on the back of the unit. Rotate to adjust.
FOCUS IMAGE
The FOCUS switch is located on the back of the unit. Rotate to adjust.
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CONTINUOUS PROJECTION
The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this feature ( 8).
Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds. when the projection is on. When activated, the time and alarm status will project continuously.
Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds again to deactivate.
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET buttons are located in the battery compartments for the main and remote units. Press these buttons with the tip of a blunt object (such as a
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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, etc.) This will return all settings to default value, and you will lose all stored information (minimum / maximum temperature and humidity, preset stations, etc.).
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 antenna or AC power adapter will be stepped on.
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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.
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
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product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the product.
The content of this user manual are subject to change without notice.
Images not drawn to scale.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check here before contacting our customer service department.
Problem Symptom Remedy
Temp
Calendar
Shows “LLL” or “HHH”
Strange date / month
Temperature is out-of­range.
Change language ( 13)
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Problem Symptom Remedy
Projector
Backlight
Radio
No continuous backlight or projection
No continuous backlight or projection
Reception is poor / static
Plug in AC power adapter ( 8, 21)
Plug in AC power adapter ( 8, 19)
Select radio format ( 18)
Adjust the antenna ( 18)
Place clock near a window ( 10)
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Problem Symptom Remedy
Remote unit
Cannot locate remote unit
Cannot change channel
Clock
Cannot auto­synchronize
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Check batteries ( 8)
Check location ( 9)
Check sensors. Only one sensor is working ( 16 )
1. Remove batteries.
2. Press reset. All memory items will return to default.
3. Replace batteries.
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Problem Symptom Remedy
4. Place clock near window / away from electrical devices, and wait 10 – 20 minutes.
If it still fails, you may be too far from a signal.
Cannot change clock
Baro
Strange reading
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Disable auto­synchronization ( 11)
Set altitude / unit ( 14)
SPECIFICATIONS
Main unit dimensions
L x W x H 181 x 45 x 185.3 mm
(7.1 x 1.77 x 7.3 inches)
Weight 994 grams with battery
Remote unit dimensions
L x W x H 75 x 35 x 78.3mm
(3 x 1.4 x 3.1 inches)
Weight 136 grams with battery
Temperature
Unit °C or °F Range Main unit: -5 ˚C to 50 ˚C (23 ˚F to
122 ˚F)
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Remote Unit: -20 ˚C to 60 ˚C (-4 ˚F
to 140 ˚F) Resolution 0.1 °C (0.2° F) Comfort 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F)
(see also, Relative humidity) Memory Minimum / maximum Trend +/- 0.5 ˚C (+/- 0.9 ˚F) change
Relative humidity
Range Main & Remote Unit: 25% to 95% Resolution 1% Comfort 40% to 70%
(see also, Temperature) Memory Minimum / maximum Trend 3% change
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Barometer
Unit mb/hPa or inHg Range 500 to 1050mb
(14.77 to 31.01 inHg) Resolution 1mb (0.03 inHg) Altitude -100 to 2500 meters (-328 to 8202
feet) Display Rainy, cloudy, partly cloudy, sunny Memory 24 hour Trend 1mb change in 1 hour or 3mb
change in 6 hours
Remote unit
RF frequency 433 MHz Range 30 meters (98 feet) with no
obstructions
Transmission approximately every 40 seconds
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Channel No. 1, 2, or 3 Unit °C or °F
Radio-controlled clock
Synchronization Auto or disabled Clock display HH:MM:SS Hour format 12hr AM/PM (MSF format)
24hr (DCF format)
Calendar DD/MMM; weekday selection in 5
languages (E, D, F, I, S) Moon phase High, medium, and low tide Alarm 7 melody or radio; 2 minute
crescendo (melody only) Snooze 8 minutes (melody only)
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Radio
Type Digital tuning PLL (Phase Lock
Loop) stereo
Band 531 to 1602 kHz (AM)
87.5 to 108.0 MHz (FM) Stations 8 AM / 8 FM Volume 8 levels (0 – 7) Sleep timer 120 minutes in increments of 10 Headphones Stereo-sound (not supplied) Antenna Wire
Projector
Display Current time / alarm status Rotation 180° and image flip Focusing Manual Projection 5-second or continuous
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Power
Main unit 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline
batteries (back-up) AC/DC 7.5V power adapter (for normal operation and continuous backlight and 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, hand-held 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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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product contains the approved transmitter module TX 07 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:
Radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s)
ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver. 1.1.1):2000-09
Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s)
ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver. 1.4.1):2002-08
Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive) applied standard(s) EN 60950:2000
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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 2003 Gerhard Preis R&TTE Representative of manufacturer
RTT&E Compliant Countries:
All EC Countries, Switzerland CH ,
and Norway N
© 2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved .
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