La Crosse Technology Atomic Digital Office Clock

Setup

1. Power Up

   1. Insert the 5.0 volt power cord into the outlet and then into the clock.

   2. (Optional) Insert 2 "AA" batteries (not included) into the clock.

   Note: The clock will search for atomic time 2 hours after batteries are installed.

   [Diagram: Clock back showing battery compartment with two AA battery slots labeled '+' and '-'.]

2. Configure Basic Settings

   Hold the [MODE] button for 3 seconds to enter the settings menu. Use the [+] or [-] buttons to adjust values and the [SET] button to confirm each setting.

   Setting Order:

   1. Language (English or Spanish)
   2. Beep ON/OFF
   3. Atomic ON/OFF
   4. Time Zone
   5. DST ON/OFF
   6. 12/24 Hour
   7. Hour
   8. Minutes
   9. Year
   10. Month
   11. Date
   12. Fahrenheit/Celsius

   Note: When Español is selected, sub-menu instructions will be in Spanish.

   Note: When the Atomic setting is OFF, the menu will skip to item #6 (12/24 hour setting).

   [Diagram: Setup screens showing options for Language (ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL), Beep (ON/OFF), Atomic (ON/OFF), and Time Zone (ZONE--EST with a list: AST Atlantic, EST Eastern, CST Central, MST Mountain, PST Pacific, AKT Alaskan, HAT Hawaiian).]

Time Setting Details

[Diagram: Setup screens showing options for DST (ON/OFF), Minutes (:34), Hour (12:), Year (2016), Month (OCT), Date (10), and Fahrenheit/Celsius (OF).]

Atomic Time

• The clock will automatically search for the atomic time signal at UTC 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.
• If there is no WWVB reception, the clock will search for the atomic time signal every 2 hours until the WWVB time is received.
• After reception, this clock will only search for the atomic signal after midnight.
• From the normal time display, hold the [MINUS] button for 3 seconds to manually search for the WWVB time signal.
• For information about WWVB, visit: http://bit.ly/AtomicTime

Display Icons

The clock displays various icons to indicate status:

• AM | PM: Indicates AM or PM.
• Atomic Time: [Radio wave symbol] Indicates the atomic time signal is active or searching.
• Low Battery: [Battery symbol ?] Appears between the hour and minutes, indicating it's time to replace batteries.
• Alarm: ? Indicates the alarm is set.
• Snooze: ? Indicates the alarm is in snooze mode.
• Fahrenheit | Celsius: Displays temperature in °F or °C.

[Diagram: Clock face showing various display elements and icons like AM/PM, Atomic Time symbol, Low Battery symbol, Alarm bell, Snooze ZZ, and temperature units.]

Display: Date | Indoor Temp | Seconds

Press and release the [MODE] button to customize how the top and right sections of the clock are displayed. The clock will remain in the selected mode.

• MODE 1: Weekday & Month/Date
• MODE 2: Day/Month/Date & Temperature
• MODE 3: Day/Month/Date & Seconds

[Diagram: Examples of the three display modes. Mode 1 shows "WEDNESDAY" and "WED 10-24". Mode 2 shows "WED 10-24", "12:34", and temperature like "72°F". Mode 3 shows "WED 10-24", "12:34", and seconds like "56".]

Set Time Alarm

• Hold the [ALARM] button for 3 seconds to enter the alarm settings menu.
• Use the [+] or [-] buttons to adjust the hour and minutes, and the [ALARM] button to confirm.

[Diagram: Alarm setting screens showing HOUR (12:) and MINUTES (:34) adjustments.]

Activate/Deactivate Alarm

1. Hold the [ALARM] button to enter alarm settings. "AL" will show.
2. Press and release the [ALARM] button to activate or deactivate the alarm.
3. The bell icon (?) will show when the alarm is active.

[Diagram: Alarm ON screen showing "AM 6:30" with a bell icon. Alarm OFF screen showing "AM 6:30" without a bell icon.]

Snooze

1. When the alarm sounds, press the [SNOOZE] button to silence it for 10 minutes.
2. The alarm bell icon (?) will show, and "Zz" (?) will flash.
3. Press any button except [SNOOZE] to stop the alarm for 1 day.

Note: The alarm has a crescendo sound. When the alarm sounds, it continues for 2 minutes and then shuts off completely.

Backlight: HI-LOW-OFF

• When operating with the AC adapter, the backlight is adjustable (HI-LOW-OFF).
• Press and release the [SNOOZE/LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF] button to adjust the backlight.
• When operating on batteries only, the backlight will come on briefly when the [SNOOZE] button is pressed.

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Low Battery Icon

• The low battery icon (?) will appear between the hour and minutes.
• This icon indicates it is time to replace the batteries.

Position Clock

The clock has a pullout stand to sit on a desk or table, or openings on the back to mount on a wall.

• For best Atomic time reception, orientate the clock with the front or 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.

Specifications

• Indoor Temperature: 32°F to 99°F | 0°C to 37°C
• Power: Clock: 5.0VAC # GPU280500150WA00. Optional: 2 AA (LR6, IEC) batteries (not included).
• Battery Life: 24 months with reputable batteries.
• Dimensions: Clock: 9.84" W x 1.14" D x 7.48" H (25cm W x 29cm D x 190cm H)

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 most suitable for 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 with correct polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.

Warranty and Support

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 or visit online help:

Phone: 1-608-782-1610

Online: https://www.lacrossetechnology.com/support

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

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 changes or modifications to this equipment. Such changes or modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in any form, even in part, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical process without the written permission of the publisher. This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is regularly checked and corrections are included in subsequent editions. La Crosse Technology disclaims any responsibility for any technical error or printing error, or their consequences. All trademarks and patents are recognized.

Canada Statement

This device complies with CNR Industry Canada license-exempt devices. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.