Oregon Scientific PSS02A, PS-S02, PS-S02U User Manual

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Radio-Controlled Clock with Barometer and Projection (Model #: PS-S02/PS-S02U)

User Manual

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Warnings ............................................................... 12

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 13

Specifications ........................................................ 14

Additional resources .............................................. 16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Getting started ...................................................... 6

Batteries ............................................................ 6

AC power adapter ............................................. 6

Switch between modes ..................................... 6

Change settings ................................................ 6

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

Alarm .................................................................... 8

Calendar ............................................................... 9

Barometer ............................................................. 9

Weather forecast ................................................... 11

Backlight ............................................................... 11

Projector ............................................................... 11

Reset system ......................................................... 12

Safety and care ..................................................... 12

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your selection of the Philippe Starck with Oregon Scientific Radio Controlled Clock with Barometer and Projection (PS-S02/PS-S02U). This powerful device bundles time keeping, alarm, barometric trend, weather forecast, and projector features 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.

In this box, you will find:

• Main unit

• Batteries

• AC power adapter

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TOP AND BOTTOM VIEWS

DESCRIPTIONS

1. Snooze/Light button ( 8, 11, 12)

2. Projection lens ( 11)

3. Reset button ( 6, 12)

4. DC power input jack ( 6)

5. Battery compartment ( 6)

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LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS

1. Low battery icon ( 6)

2. Clock ( 7)

3. Weather forecast ( 11)

4. Calendar ( 9)

5. Radio signal icon ( 7)

6. Barometer ( 9)

7. Alarm ( 8)

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BACK VIEW BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

1. Up – increase setting / activate auto-synch ( 7)

2. Down – decrease setting / deactivate auto synch ( 7)

3. Select – switch modes / change settings ( 6)

4. Focus –focus projector ( 12)

5. Alarm –activate / deactivate alarm ( 8)

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GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Batteries are supplied with this product. Replace them whenever the low battery signal ( ) displays. Remove the compartment lid on the bottom of the unit. 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).

NOTE 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 feature. The jack is located in the battery compartment.

NOTE If the AC power becomes unavailable, the unit will automatically switch to battery power.

SWITCH BETWEEN MODES

Press SELECT. The selected 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 between options.

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CLOCK

This product can automatically synchronize the date and time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt, Germany (PS-S02) or Rugby, England (PS-S02U). When the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the reception icon will blink.

RECEPTION

Reception takes 2 – 10 minutes to complete. Once complete, the icon will stop blinking.

NOTE For best results, place the unit away from metal or electrical objects, and near a window with a clear view to the sky.

TO DISABLE OR ENABLE AUTO-SYNCHRONIZATION

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.

Strong signal Weak signal No signal

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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.

ALARM

When activated, the Beep Alarm starts quietly, then gradually becomes louder. It shuts off at two minutes. The LCD display lights up for the first 8 seconds.

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 and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.

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 any button to stop the alarm.

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. ( 7)

1. Press SELECT several times until the calendar area

flashes.

2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the

calendar setting mode.

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.

BAROMETER

This product tracks barometric pressure changes over the past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast ( 11) and a trend line showing the direction of barometric change.

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BAROMETRIC TREND

The barometric trend arrow for the last 30 minutes is always displayed.

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.

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) and press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.

Trend Description Pressure change

(mb/hPa)

Rising

Steady

Falling

1 hr 6 hrs

+1 +3

Steady Steady

-1 -3

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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.

BACKLIGHT

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

Clear

Partly

Cloudy

Rainy

PROJECTOR

This product has a built-in projector for viewing time and alarm status at night.

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.

FLIP IMAGE Press SNOOZE/LIGHT again while the projector is on.

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FOCUS IMAGE

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

CONTINUOUS PROJECTION

The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this feature ( 6).

1. Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds

when the projection is on. When activated, the time and alarm status will project continuously.

2. Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds

again to deactivate.

RESET SYSTEM

The RESET button is located in the battery compartment. Press it 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 automatic clock, etc.) This will return all settings to default value (barometric pressure history, alarm setting, etc.)

SAFETY AND CARE

Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a high-traffic location.

WARNINGS

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

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• 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 product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the product.

• The content of this user guide is subject to change without notice.

• Images not drawn to scale.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check here before contacting our customer service department.

Strange date / month

Problem

Symptom Remedy

Calendar Change language

( 9)

Cannot autosynchronize

Clock 1. Remove batteries.

2. Press RESET. All memory items will

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions:

L x W x H 75 x 36 x 78.3 mm (3 x 1.42 x 3.08 in) Weight 212 grams with battery

Problem

Symptom Remedy

CannotClock return to default.

3. Replace batteries.

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.

Disable autosynchronization ( 7)

Cannot change clock

Problem

Symptom Remedy

Plug in AC power adapter ( 6, 12)

Strange reading

Baro Set altitude / unit

( 10)

No continous projection

Projector

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Barometer

Unit mb/hPa or inHg Range 500 to 1050 mb/hPa

(14.77 to 31.01 inHg) Resolution 1 mb (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

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) Alarm 2 minute crescendo Snooze 8 minutes

Projector

Display Current time / alarm status Rotation image flip Focusing Manual Projection 5-second or continuous

Power 3 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline

batteries

AC/DC 6V power adapter

(for normal operation and continuous

projection)

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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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RTTE Compliant Countries :

All EU countries, Switzerland CH.

And Norway N .

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product 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) N / A

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 EC representative of manufacturer