Traceable 5003 User manual

OPERATION

ADJUST key:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

1.LCD display

2.Solar panel

3.TIME SET key

4.ADJUST key

5.SNOOZE/LIGHT key

6.ALARM ON/OFF key

7.RECEIVE key

8.RESET key

9.Battery compartment

In setting mode, press it to change
the setting values.

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ADJUST key:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

1.LCD display

2.Solar panel

3.TIME SET key

4.ADJUST key

DISPLAY SYMBOLS

Normal Time Mode

1.Time

2.Month & Date

3.Time zone map

4.Daylight saving time

5.SNOOZE/LIGHT key

6.ALARM ON/OFF key

7.RECEIVE key

8.RESET key

9.Battery compartment

5.Signal strength indicator

6.Humidity

7.Day of the week

8.Temperature

In setting mode, press it to change
the setting values.

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5.SNOOZE/LIGHT key

6.ALARM ON/OFF key

7.RECEIVE key

8.RESET key

9.Battery compartment

5.Signal strength indicator

6.Humidity

7.Day of the week

8.Temperature

In setting mode, press it to change
the setting values.

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key for 2 seconds until the Year digit flashes.

in this order: A> C> D>E >F >G > H>I>J(DCF/
MSF),A>B >C> D>E >F >G > H>I>J(WWVB).

setting mode, or let it exit automatically 30 seconds
later without pressing any key.

USING THE ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION

1. Set the alarm time as described in the previous section.

2. Press the “ALARM ON/OFF” key once to turn on the
alarm until the bell icon “ ” appears.

3. Press it twice to turn on the snooze until the icon
“Zz” appears.

4. Press it again to turn off the alarm and snooze until
both icons disappear.

Note:

1. If alarm and snooze are turned on, press the
“SNOOZE/LIGHT” key to stop the current alarm and
enter the snooze mode.

2. Press “ALARM ON/OFF” key to turn off alarm and
snooze function.

3. Once the Snooze function is turned on, the alarm will
sound 4 times in 4-minute interval. The alarm duration
is 60 seconds.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the LCD becomes dim, replace with two new AA
size batteries at once according to the polarity information
marked on the battery compartment.

Note:

1. Attention! Please dispose of used unit or battery in an

ecologically safe manner.

2. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like.

3. The marking information is located at the bottom of

apparatus.

SUGGESTION

For the best reception, please read the following
instructions:

1. It is strongly recommended to start this clock at night
and let the clock receive the signal automatically
during midnight.

2. Always place the unit away from interfering sources

Month Setting

Date Setting

12/24 Hour Setting

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Hour Setting

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key for 2 seconds until the Year digit flashes.

in this order: A> C> D>E >F >G > H>I>J(DCF/
MSF),A>B >C> D>E >F >G > H>I>J(WWVB).

setting mode, or let it exit automatically 30 seconds
later without pressing any key.

seconds until the Hour digit flashes.

the setting mode, or let it exit automatically 30
seconds later without pressing any key.

USING THE ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION

1. Set the alarm time as described in the previous section.

2. Press the “ALARM ON/OFF” key once to turn on the
alarm until the bell icon “ ” appears.

3. Press it twice to turn on the snooze until the icon
“Zz” appears.

4. Press it again to turn off the alarm and snooze until
both icons disappear.

Note:

1. If alarm and snooze are turned on, press the
“SNOOZE/LIGHT” key to stop the current alarm and
enter the snooze mode.

2. Press “ALARM ON/OFF” key to turn off alarm and
snooze function.

3. Once the Snooze function is turned on, the alarm will
sound 4 times in 4-minute interval. The alarm duration
is 60 seconds.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the LCD becomes dim, replace with two new AA
size batteries at once according to the polarity information
marked on the battery compartment.

Note:

1. Attention! Please dispose of used unit or battery in an

ecologically safe manner.

2. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like.

3. The marking information is located at the bottom of

apparatus.

SUGGESTION

For the best reception, please read the following
instructions:

1. It is strongly recommended to start this clock at night
and let the clock receive the signal automatically
during midnight.

2. Always place the unit away from interfering sources
such as TV set, computer, etc.

3. Avoid placing the unit on or next to metal plates.

4. Closed area such as airport, basement, tower block
or factory is not recommended.

5. Do not start reception in moving articles such as
vehicles or trains.

Normal Time Display

Year Setting

Month Setting

Date Setting

12/24 Hour Setting

Minute Setting

Second Setting

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Time Zone Setting

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C

D

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F

Hour Setting

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I

Language Setting

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Minute Setting

ADJUST key:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

1.LCD display

2.Solar panel

3.TIME SET key

4.ADJUST key

DISPLAY SYMBOLS

Normal Time Mode

1.Time

2.Month & Date

3.Time zone map

4.Daylight saving time

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

The clock has been programmed to automatically switch
when daylight saving time is in effect. Your clock will
show “DST” during the summer.

SETTING THE TIME ZONE(WWVB version only)

1. In the Normal Time Display, press and hold the TIME
SET key for 2 seconds to enter the time setting
mode.

2. Press the ADJUST key to set the desired time zone.
Refer to the Time Zone map on the display,
P=Pacific, M=Mountain, C=Central, and E=Eastern.

3. Press the TIME SET for 2 seconds to return to
normal time mode.

SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR

The signal indicator displays signal strength in 4 levels.
The wave segment flashing means time signals are being
received. The signal quality could be classified into four
types:

5.SNOOZE/LIGHT key

6.ALARM ON/OFF key

7.RECEIVE key

8.RESET key

9.Battery compartment

5.Signal strength indicator

6.Humidity

7.Day of the week

8.Temperature

In setting mode, press it to change
the setting values.

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WWVB Version DCF/MSF Version

The Traceable Clock

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contains a pre-tuned internal radio
receiver that receives a 60 kHz frequency signal generated
by the U.S. Atomic Clock. The U.S. Atomic Clock is located
in Boulder Colorado and is operated by NIST (National
Institute of Standards and Technology).

Upon installing batteries, unit automatically activates its
receiver. Upon successful reception of signal from the US
Atomic Clock, it then attempts to receive the signal every
four (4) hours and make any necessary changes to the
display.

Unit might not receive a signal immediately. It may take as
long as 72 hours to receive a complete signal from the US
Atomic Clock. While the unit is attempting to receive a com-

plete signal for the rst time, the clock may be set manually

(see “Manual Clock Setting” section). Best reception often
occurs between midnight and 4 a.m.

Successful reception of the Atomic Clock signal is depen-

dent upon positioning and location of the unit. Insufcient

signal strength or external electrical interference may
prevent unit from receiving a complete signal. Main causes
for poor reception are heavily reinforced concrete and
steel structures and/or placement of unit close to video
or PC monitors. Certain areas of Eastern United States
may experience urban interference from United Kingdom’s
Atomic Clock that distort or interfere with the signal from
U.S. Atomic Clock.

GETTING STARTED

1. Remove the battery door.

2. Insert two new AA size battery according to the polarity

3. Replace the battery door.

4. Once the battery is inserted, all the segments of LCD

5. The RC clock will automatically start scanning for the

Note: Solar panel on unit can absorb light to power clock,
but the solar power provided is limited and batteries should

be inserted rst. The solar panel can reduce the power

consumption of batteries and may prolong battery life.
Due to the atmospheric disturbance, the best reception
often occurs during nighttime.

QUICK REFERENCE

SNOOZE/LIGHT

TIME SET Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter

ADJUST In setting mode, press to change the

information marked on the battery compartment, press
the “RESET” key by using a metal wire to reset the clock.

will be shown before entering the radio controlled time
reception mode.

radio controlled time signal in 8 seconds.

Press it to turn on the backlight for 5

seconds. Press to stop the current alarm
when sounding.

time setting mode. In setting mode, press
to step the setting items. In setting mode,
press and hold for 2 seconds to save
and exit setting mode.

setting values.

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ALARM ON/OFF Press to turn on/off the alarm and

RECEIVE

RECEIVE

snooze. Press and hold for 2 seconds to
enter alarm time setting mode. In setting
mode, press to step the setting items. In
setting mode, press to save and exit the
setting mode.

Press to switch between °C/°F. Press

and hold for 3 seconds to receive the RC
signal for reception testing.

Press to return all values to default

values. In case of malfunction, the unit

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

1. LCD display

2. Solar panel

3. TIME SET key

4. ADJUST key

5. SNOOZE/LIGHT key

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2

DISPLAY SYMBOLS
NORMAL TIME MODE

1. Time

2. Month & Date

3. Time zone map

4. Daylight saving time

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

The clock has been programmed to automatically switch
when daylight saving time is in effect. Your clock will show
“DST” during the summer.

SETTING THE TIME ZONE

1. In the Normal Time Display, press and hold the TIME
SET key for 2 seconds to enter the time setting mode.

2. Press the ADJUST key to set the desired time zone.

Refer to the Time Zone map on the display, P=Pacic,

M=Mountain, C=Central, and E=Eastern.

3. Press the TIME SET for 2 seconds to return to normal
time mode.

may be required to reset.

6. ALARM ON/OFF key

7. RECEIVE key

8. RESET key

9. Battery compartment

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5. Signal strength indicator

6. Humidity

7. Day of the week

8. Temperature

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SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR

The signal indicator displays signal strength in 4 levels. The

wave segment ashing means time signals are being re­ceived. The signal quality could be classied into four types:

No signal quality

Acceptable signal quality

Excellent signal quality

If the RC clock receives signal successfully, a sync-time
symbol “

” will appear on the LCD. The unit has already
synchronized with the time signal transmitter. Otherwise the
antenna segment will disappear from the LCD.

NOTE: You may use the “RECEIVE” key to receive the time
signal manually. Be caution of using the RECEPTION mode,
which will consume more battery power and thus may
reduce the battery lifetime. The RECEPTION mode will be
off automatically in 6-12 minutes.

TIME AND CALENDAR SETTING

If out of reach of Radio Controlled transmitter or if reception
is not reachable, the time and calendar can be set manually.
As soon as the signal of transmitter is received again, the
clock will automatically synchronize with the exact time and
calendar.

1. In normal time mode, press and hold the “TIME SET” key

for 2 seconds until the Year digit ashes.

2. Press the “ADJUST” key to change its value.

3. Repeat the above operations to set time and calendar in

this order: A> C> D>E >F >G > H>I>J(DCF/MSF),A>B
>C> D>E >F >G > H>I>J(WWVB).

4. Press the “TIME SET” key to save and exit the setting

mode, or let it exit automatically 30 seconds later without
pressing any key.

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Normal Time Display

Time Zone Setting

Year Setting

J

Language Setting

I

Second Setting

H

Minute Setting

G

ALARM TIME SETTING

1. Press and hold the “ALARM ON/OFF” key for 2 seconds

until the Hour digit ashes.

2. Press the “ADJUST” key to change its value.

3. Repeat the above operations to set the alarm Minute.

4. Press the “ALARM ON/OFF” key to save and exit the
setting mode, or let it exit automatically 30 seconds later
without pressing any key.

Alarm Time Hour Setting

NOTE: The alarm will be turned on automatically when you
set the alarm time.

USING THE ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION

1. Set the alarm time as described in the previous section.

2. Press the “ALARM ON/OFF” key once to turn on the
alarm until the bell icon “

” appears.

3. Press it twice to turn on the snooze until the icon “Zz”
appears.

4. Press it again to turn off the alarm and snooze until both
icons disappear.

NOTE:

1. If alarm and snooze are turned on, press the “SNOOZE/
LIGHT” key to stop current alarm and enter snooze
mode.

2. Press “ALARM ON/OFF” key to turn off alarm and
snooze function.

3. Once Snooze function is turned on, the alarm will sound
4 times in 4-minute interval. The alarm duration is 60
seconds.

SUGGESTION

For the best reception:

1. It is strongly recommended to start clock at night and let
clock receive signal automatically during midnight.

2. Always place unit away from interfering sources such as
TV set, computer, etc.

3. Avoid placing unit on or next to metal plates.

4. Closed area such as airport, basement, tower block or
factory is not recommended.

5. Do not start reception in moving articles such as vehicles
or trains.

ALL OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES

If this Traceable Clock does not function properly for any
reason, please reset the unit. To reset the unit, depress the
RESET button located in the battery compartment. If the unit
still does not function properly, please replace the batteries
with new high quality batteries (see “Battery Replacement”
section). Low battery power can occasionally cause any

number of “apparent” operational difculties. Replacing the
batteries with new fresh batteries will solve most difculties.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Erratic readings, a faint display, no display are indicators
that the batteries must be replaced. Open the battery cover
as indicated in the illustration. Remove the exhausted
batteries and install new AA Alkaline batteries. Close the
battery cover.

Control Company Cat. No. 5003

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