Oregon Scientific RM926 Manual de usuario

CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................................. 1

Product Overview .................................................... 2

Front View ........................................................... 2

Back View ........................................................... 2

LCD Display ........................................................ 3

Safety and Maintenance .......................................... 3

Safety Precautions .............................................. 3

Caring for this Product ........................................ 3

Getting Started ......................................................... 3

Unpacking the product ........................................ 3

Batteries .............................................................. 3

About the Radio Reception ..................................... 4

Checking Reception Status ................................ 4

Enabling / Disabling Radio Reception ................ 5

Backlight ................................................................... 5

Clock and Calendar ................................................. 5

Setting the Clock and Calendar .......................... 6

Alarm Function ......................................................... 7

Setting and Activating the Alarm ........................ 7

Snooze Function / Deactivating the Alarm ......... 8

Resetting the Unit .................................................... 8

Warnings ................................................................... 8

Caution ...................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 10

Specifications ......................................................... 11

About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 11

EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................... 11

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Desktop

Dual-band Radio Controlled Clock with Melody Alarm

and Backlight RM926 as your product of choice. This

device is designed to give you many years of reliable

service, including the following conveniences:

•Radio-controlled calendar clock*

•2-minute dual polyphonic melody alarm with 8-minute

snooze function

•User-selectable month-day or day-month calendar

•Day-of-the-week selection in 5 languages

•State-of-the-art backlight technology

* Automatically synchronizes the current time and date

when it is brought within range of the DCF-77 radio signal

generated from Frankfurt, Germany (Continental Central

Europe) or MSF-60 radio signal from Rugby (the U.K.).

In addition to providing step-by-step instructions for this

product, this manual contains important safety and care

information. Read the manual thoroughly, and keep it in

a safe place in case you need to refer to it.

Desktop Dual-band Radio Controlled

Clock with Melody Alarm and Backlight

Model: RM926

User Manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

1. SNOOZE / LIGHT button

•Enables snooze function when alarms go off

•Quick exit from settings (MODE and ALARM)

•Activates LCD backlight for 5 seconds

2. LCD Display

3. and buttons

•Increases or decreases the value of a clock or

alarm setting

•Activates or deactivates radio signal reception

4. ALARM ON/OFF button

•Activates or deactivates alarms

5. MODE button

•Toggles display modes and confirms entry in clock

setting mode

6. ALARM button

•Displays and sets time for the 2 alarms

•Repeat daily alarm(s)

BACK VIEW

1. Battery compartment

•Accommodates two UM-4 or “AAA” size batteries

2. EU / UK switch

•Switch to receive DCR-77 radio signal (Europe) or

MSF-60 (U.K.)

3. RESET hole

•Resets unit by returning all settings to factory

default values

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LCD DISPLAY

1. Low battery indicator

2. Clock time

3. Radio reception signal indicator

4. Month-day / Day-month calendar

5. Time-zone offset

6. Dual alarms

SAFTY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFTY PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the following safety precautions when

setting up and using this product.

•LCD panel – The LCD panel is made of glass and

may break if the unit is dropped or impacted.

•Heat sources – Keep the product away from heat

sources such as radiators, stoves, heaters, and other

heat-generating products.

•Water and moisture – Do not use the product in or

near water or in high moisture areas such as a

bathroom.

CARING FOR THIS PRODUCT

To ensure you receive the maximum benefits from using

this product, please observe the following guidelines.

•Cleaning –Use a damp cloth. Do not clean with liquid

cleaning agents, benzene, thinner, or aerosols.

•Repair – Do not attempt to repair the product or

modify the circuitry by yourself. Contact the retailer or

a qualified repairman if the product requires servicing.

Only use replacement parts that are recommended

by the manufacturer.

•Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display

as this may cause damage.

GETTING STARTED

UNPACKING THE PRODUCT

When you unpack your radio-controlled clock, make

sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place, in

case you need to later transport or return it for servicing.

BATTERIES

2 pieces of UM-4 or “AAA” batteries are supplied with the

product. To load the batteries:

1. Insert the batteries according to the + and – polarities

shown.

2. Press RESET.

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After installing the batteries, the full LCD display segment

will activate for about 1 second, and then show the clock,

date and reception signal indicator.

Replace the batteries whenever the low battery icon

is displayed, when the LCD is dim or does not illuminate

when the power is on. Replace both batteries at the

same time – it is dangerous to mix old and new batteries.

NOTE It is recommended that alkaline batteries be used

for this product to improve the functionality of this product

and extend battery life.

NOTE Contact your local waste disposal authority for

instructions on how to dispose of used batteries. Used

batteries can be harmful to the environment, and should

not be thrown out with household trash.

ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION

The product is designed to automatically synchronize its

calendar clock once it is brought within range of the

DCF77 radio signal from Frankfurt, Germany (Continental

Europe) or MSF-60 from Rugby, England (U.K.).

Pull down the battery compartment cover and slide the

EU / UK switch to the appropriate area that you wish the

unit to receive the radio signal.

Upon battery installation, the RM926 will start scanning

for a radio signal. will blink according to the quality of

the signal received. Generally, complete reception

generally takes about 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the

strength of the radio signal. The clock automatically

searches for a radio signal at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 9:00,

15:00 and 21:00 daily.

CHECKING RECEPTION STATUS

When reception is complete, will stop blinking. The

strength of the reception for the last full hour will be

indicated. If the unit has successfully received a radio

signal, the time and date will automatically adjust to the

current time and date.

If reception is not successful, you will need to set the

clock manually. Initiating a search can be done at any

time. To initiate a search, press and hold for about 3

seconds. When the RM926 is within range, its radio-

control mechanism will override all manual settings.

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ENABLING / DISABLING RADIO RECEPTION

If you wish to deactivate reception for reasons such as

traveling outside the reception area (e.g. Asia, Africa or

Americas), you may disable the reception. Subsequently,

on return, you can enable it again.

1. To manually disable radio reception, press and hold

for more than 3 seconds until disappears.

2. To enable radio reception, press and hold for more

than 3 seconds. appears blinking and the unit will

search for the radio signal automatically.

BACKLIGHT

During normal clock display mode, press SNOOZE /

LIGHT to enable the unit’s backlight. The backlight is

turned on for 5 seconds and if any other buttons are

pressed during that time, it will remain on before

automatically turning off 5 seconds after the last button

is pressed.

CLOCK AND CALENDAR

The upper line of the unit’s LCD displays the clock hour

/ minutes / seconds, AM/PM (for 12-hour display), as well

as weekday, time-zone offset and language. The lower

line displays the radio reception signal, calendar (date-

month or month-date), and dual alarm 1 and alarm 2

times.

RADIO RECEPTION DESCRIPTION

Strong

Weak

No reception

No icon Radio reception is disabled

and no reception will be

initiated until it is enabled again

The unit displays different levels of reception that depends

on signal strength.

NOTE Providing that the radio frequency function is

active, the clock will automatically scan for a radio signal.

Reception can vary, and the clock may require several

scanning attempts before a signal is successfully

received.

NOTE Reception can be affected by a number of factors.

For best reception, place the device away from metal

objects and electrical appliances. Other causes for signal

interference include electrical transmission towers, steel

reinforced construction, and metal siding. Reception is

ideal when placed near a window.

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Press MODE to toggle between 3 clock displays:

Hour-Minute-Second (local time)

Day-Month (of local time)

Hour-Minute-Day of the Week (local time)

Day-Month (of local time)

Hour-Minute-Time zone offset

Day-Month (of local time)

SETTING THE CLOCK AND CALENDAR

Before you can manually set the clock and calendar, you

must specify the current time-zone you live in and the

time format (12- or 24-hour).

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter clock

setting mode. The time-zone offset hour digits will

blink. The default value of the offset hour is “00”.

When an offset hour has been set (e.g. +1), the time

displayed will be the radio clock time plus 1 hour.

2. Press or to adjust the value (press and hold to

adjust in fast increments) and press MODE to confirm.

The next clock setting, 12- or 24-hour display format

will blink. Press or and press MODE to confirm

selection.

3. Repeat step 2 to adjust the remaining settings in the

following order: Hour, Minute, Year, Month-day /

Day-month format, Month, Day and Day-of-the-week

language (English, German, French, Italian and

Spanish) respectively.

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HOW TO S

NOTE Time-zone hour offset can be adjusted +/- 23

hours. The Zone time is the current clock time based on

the radio reception signal, and local time is equal to the

Zone time plus the Hour Offset.

ALARM FUNCTION

The unit is equipped with dual 2-minute alarms and

with 8-minute snooze function. For each alarm you

may select from 5 polyphonic melodies (Circus, Carnival,

Turkish, Jazz and Entertainer) plus a beeping alarm.

SETTING AND ACTIVATING THE ALARM

1. From any clock display mode, press ALARM to view

the alarm time on the lower line of the LCD. The

Month-day / Day-month calendar mode changes to

alarm display mode. “– : – –“ appears to indicate that

no alarm time has been set.

2. Press to show the alarm time “6:00” (default

setting) and . Press and hold ALARM for 2

seconds until the alarm hour value blinks.

3. Use or to adjust the each of the settings in the

following order: hour, minute, melody, and alarm

volume level (Lo / Hi), pressing ALARM each time to

confirm and go to the next setting.

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4. To set alarm 2, repeat steps 2-3.

5. Once alarm 1 and alarm 2 have been set, and

both appear on the LCD. Press ALARM to

toggle between and to view the alarm times

in clock display mode.

SNOOZE FUNCTION / DEACTIVATING THE

ALARM

1. When the alarm sounds ( or will blink), press

SNOOZE/LIGHT to stop the alarm and activate the

8-minute snooze function. The alarm will sound

again after 8 minutes.

2. Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds or

press ALARM to mute the snooze function. The

alarm will automatically be set to sound again at the

same time after 24 hours. The snooze function can

also be disabled by entering any setting mode, if the

second alarm sounds, or pressing . In alarm display

mode, pressing activates / deactivates the alarm

function when the respective alarm 1 or alarm 2 is

selected.

RESETTING THE UNIT

You may need to occasionally reset the unit, for example,

if you are travelling to different time-zones, if fresh

batteries have been installed, or if the clock stops

responding. To reset the unit at any time, pull down the

battery compartment cover and insert a blunt stylus into

the RESET hole to reset all values to the unit’s original

factory settings.

WARNINGS

To ensure you use your product correctly and safely,

read these warnings and the entire user manual before

using the product. The warnings given here provide

important safety information and should be observed at

all times.

•Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Contact

the retailer or our customer service department if it

requires servicing.

•Take precautions when handling all battery types.

They can cause injuries, burns, or property damage

as a result of contact with conducting materials, heat,

corrosive materials or explosives. Remove the

batteries before storing the product for long periods

of time.

•The product is a precision instrument. Never attempt

to take this device apart. There is a serious danger of

powerful electric shocks.

•Do not immerse the device in water.

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•Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed

electronic circuitry of the device as there is a danger

of electric shock should it become exposed.

•Take special care when handling a damaged LCD

display, as the liquid crystals can be harmful to your

health.

•Do not use or store the device in locations that may

adversely affect the product such as rain, snow,

desert, and magnetic fields.

•Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals. The

use of radio frequency products can cause

malfunctions in the control devices of other equipment.

•Do not subject the product to impact or shock.

•Check all major functions when the device is unused

for a long period of time. This is to ensure its full

operation. Maintain a regular internal testing and

cleaning of your device.

•When disposing of this product, do so in accordance

with your local waste disposal regulations.

CAUTION

•The contents of this manual is subject to change

without further notice.

•Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this

manual may differ from the actual display.

•The manufacturer and its suppliers hold no

responsibility to you or any other person for any

damage expenses, lost profits, or any other claim

that may result in using this product.

•The contents of this manual may not be reproduced

without the permission of the manufacturer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy any difficulties you may be experiencing while using the product.

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Oregon Scientific dealer.

PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHECK THIS REMEDY

Clock time not No radio signal Electromagnetic interference or Place the unit far away from PCs,

correctly set. reception. objects are barring reception. phones, and other electronic

Orientation or placement of unit is not equipment and near a windowsill.

optimum or out of range for receiving Wait for at least 24 hours.

radio signal.

No alarm. Alarm does Alarm is disabled. Turn on the alarm setting.

not sound.

LCD is dim or Battery may be appears on the LCD. Install new batteries.

does not running low on

illuminate. power.

Operation not Certain functions Device requires reset. Reset the unit with a blunt stylus

normal. do not perform pressed against the RESET hole.

correctly.

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