La Crosse 513-149 Digital Atomic Wall Clock

Initial Setup

Step 1: Insert 2 new AA batteries (not included) into the TX141v2 sensor. Observe the correct polarity. The red LED will flash when transmitting.

[Description of battery insertion diagram for sensor: Shows two AA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) being inserted into the TX141v2 sensor unit.]

Step 2: Insert 3 new AA Alkaline batteries (not included) into the clock. Observe correct polarity.

[Description of battery insertion diagram for clock: Shows three AA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) being inserted into the clock unit.]

Step 3: After 5 minutes, place the sensor outside in a shaded location. Maximum range is 300 feet (91 meters) open air.

Note: If the outdoor Temperature area shows dashes after 3 minutes, remove the batteries and start from step 1.

LCD Features

Shows time, day, date, indoor temperature, and outdoor temperature. Labels indicate radio-controlled time, alarm, weekday calendar, and temperature trend indicators.

Buttons (Back View)

Buttons on the back are labeled ALARM, SNOOZE, -, +, and °F/°C, with functions like ALARM SET, 10 MINUTE SNOOZE, and TIME TEMP SETTING MODE.

Set Time, Date, Etc.

1. Hold the °F/°C button to enter time set mode.
2. Press the + or - button to adjust values.
3. Press the °F/°C button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item.

Settings Order:

1. WWVB Reception
2. Time Zone
3. DST Indicator
4. 12/24 Hour Time Format
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date

Note: Day of the week sets automatically.

Time Zone Settings:

Time Display Formats

The following displays illustrate the settings:

• WWVB Time On/Off: Displays 'ON' or 'OFF' status for atomic time signal reception.
• Time Zone: Displays selected Time Zone, e.g., 'EST'.
• DST Indicator: Displays 'ON' or 'OFF' for Daylight Saving Time.
• 12Hr/24Hr Time: Displays '12 Hr' or '24 Hr' format.
• Hours: Displays hour setting, e.g., '12:00'.
• Minutes: Displays minute setting, e.g., '12:34'.
• Year: Displays year setting, e.g., '2015'.
• Month: Displays month setting, e.g., '10'.
• Date: Displays date setting, e.g., '26'.

Press the °F/°C button to exit or wait 20 seconds to exit.

Fahrenheit/Celsius Temperature Display

Press the °F/°C button to select Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display.

[Shows temperature display with indoor temperature at 70°F and outdoor temperature at 50°F, with weather icons.]

Time Alarm

1. Hold the ALARM button to enter alarm time set mode.
2. The letters AL will appear in the weekday area.
3. Use the + or - buttons to adjust values.
4. Press the ALARM button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item.

Alarm Time Setting:

• Hours: Displays alarm hour setting, e.g., '12:00' with 'AL' indicator.
• Minutes: Displays alarm minute setting, e.g., '6:30' with 'AL' indicator.

Activate/Deactivate Alarm

• Press the ALARM button once to view alarm time.
• Press the ALARM button again to activate the alarm. ? Bell icon appears.
• Press the ALARM button again to deactivate the alarm. The bell icon disappears.

Snooze

• Press the SNOOZE button to silence alarm for 10 minutes. Zzz will show.
• When in snooze mode, press the ALARM button to stop alarm for one day.

Note: The alarm is crescendo sound. The alarm will sound for 2 minutes and then shut off completely.

Low Battery Indicator

A low battery icon ? indicates low battery for the clock or sensor.

• When displayed in the Outdoor Temperature section, replace batteries in the outdoor sensor.
• When displayed in the Indoor Temperature section, replace batteries in the clock.

Temperature Trend Arrows

The temperature (2°F/1°C) trend indicators update every 30 minutes or less.

• Temperature has risen in the past 3 hours: [Rising Trend Icon]
• Temperature has not changed in the past 3 hours: [Steady Trend Icon]
• Temperature has fallen in the past 3 hours: [Falling Trend Icon]

Outdoor Sensor Reception Icon

? This icon will be solid when the signal is successfully received from the outdoor transmitter.

This icon will flash when searching for the outdoor transmitter signal.

If reception is not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD.

Restart

If the outdoor temperature shows dashes, remove batteries from the digital clock & sensor and press any button 20 times. After 15 minutes, return to Step 1 under Initial Setup.

Atomic Time Search - WWVB

Hold the – button to start or stop the atomic time signal search. ? WWVB Icon will flash.

For information about WWVB visit: www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm

Overlay Use

Use the included overlays to change the red accents to black to best fit your room and decor.

Position Clock

The clock has a pullout stand to sit on a desk or table, or hanging holes to wall mount.

• For best WWVB reception, orientate the clock with the front of the back facing Ft. Collins, Colorado.
• Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones, gaming systems, televisions, microwaves, routers etc.
• Place within range of the outdoor sensor.

The maximum transmitting range in open air is 300 feet (91 meters). Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range.

Position Outdoor Sensor

Mount the outdoor sensor on a north-facing wall or in any well shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.

The maximum transmitting range to the clock is over 300 feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls.

Specifications

Care and Maintenance

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries.
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery suitable for the intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period.
• Remove expired batteries promptly.

Warranty and Support Information

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty (from date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials & workmanship.

Before returning a product, please contact customer support with questions or visit our online help (manuals and FAQS):

Phone: 1-608-782-1610

Online Product Support: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support

Product Registration: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register

View full warranty details online at: www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf

Warranty Address:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2830 S. 26th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601

Protected under U.S. Patents: 5,978,738 | 6,076,044 | RE43903

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FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution! The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

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