La Crosse Technology WA-1440U weather station
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1. e e SIS 0 Log In to your profile on www weatherdirect com and click on your WA 1440U Wireless Display under the My Devices banner Page 11 of 31 ESA WEATHER DIRECT ESA WEATHER Lin J Ri E ST O Regantes Device Eater s wo Contigured Locales Fenton Musseurt 2 Lows f La Crosse Mesonen La Crosse tunao 40m Locatons Tra Actions d Forecast Locators Click Edit Ka Weg Forecast Tra preferences e Click the Save Settings button to finish Page 12 of 31 vana ures secos 6182008 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Scroll down to the desired section on the setup page and enter your Version 1 1 11 25 2008 WEATHER DIRECT MY WEATHER DIRECT REGISTER PRODUCTS HELP ABOUT EXPANSION OPTIONS DOWNLOAD You are logged in as Logout 1030 proto Registered to Gateway 1 a nla Wireless Display Settings e My Home Page vw i A My Profile Details 7030 9 Identify Device Note The Wireless Display name is used only on the web site eg Time Zone for Wireless Display Clock di Gateway 1 GMT 06 00 Central Time sl q Set pa ae Register Device 4 1030 Y Use Daylight Saving Time Display all Temperatures as Fahrenheit ze Forecast Settings for Wireless Display Audio Forecast Greeting Text Set Audio Hello lt E 50 character max2. You can add up to 5 total alert locations if you also have the Add 4 Locations Expansion Option active Severe Weather Alerts are available for any of our 40 000 places to choose from Weather Direct is not liable for any incidents that may occur as a result of any National Weather Service alert This alert service is provided as a convenience to make you aware of a potential situation not as a replacement for local severe weather warning systems Page 23 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Types of Severe Weather Alerts Warnings Wind Chi Watches Coastal Flood Flood Lake Effect Snow Flash Flood High Wind River Flood Advisories and Statements Blowing Dust Heat Tropical Storm Statement Blowing Snow Urban And Small Stream Flood Freezing Rain Snow And Blowing Snow Page 24 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display one for day and one for night A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option DAY NIGHT DAY NIGHT Sunny Storms Clear at night CH d Light rain n a A t Light cloud Storms Mostly cloudy i Heat storms AAA JI H ls Overcast Sleet showers Showers Snow showers T Se KEE gt TT AN A AAA e
3. cui tidad 26 Battery LOW ICONS uscar de kari 26 Battery Replacement et cani dd di dei 27 PROUDIESINO OU ING BEE 27 ee Mee aa A ias 27 Temperature Range ici id 27 Battery RE 27 DIMENSIONS 21 2 io too tics 27 Weather Direct Update Hate 27 Weather Direct Wireless Hange ococoncccinnnnnnnccccncncnnonnnanann canon cnnnnnn nn nana nn cnn cnc nn nnn cnn 27 Power Requirement eE nena e nino 27 Elability DiscilaMucaciia A A E 28 FCC Statements oinin anaa REN ere Een 29 Warranty Information EE 30 Page 3 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Congratulations You have just purchased the world s first Internet Powered Weather Station Weather Direct uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather data and other important information tailored to you because you are in control of the information it delivers We understand that no one likes having to read a manual so we ve tried to make this a fun and rewarding read After all Weather Direct is all about you It s like having your own personal assistant to tell you the weather how when and where you want it Knowing how Weather Direct works will allow you to get the most out of this innovative new system Weather Direct Not Just Another Weather Station Weather Direct is the complete weather experience Quality Forecasts Weather Direct provides the most accurate forecast information available customized to your exact location Our forecasts go beyond backyard measure
4. 0U Wireless Display Provides weather forecast information time date and other custom data from the Internet Also receives and displays wireless outdoor temperature from your backyard using the included Wireless Outdoor Sensor e Wireless Gateway Mounting Plate Powers your Weather Direct System with weather data and other customizable feeds from the Internet Sends data your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air e TX 50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor Mounting Plate Measures the outdoor temperature where you are and sends temperature data to your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air e 4 Screws and drywall anchors for mounting the Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor and the Wireless Gateway Quick Set Up Card Weather Club Information Card LAN cable to connect the Gateway to a network router AC adapter for Gateway 915 MHz Wireless Sensor Technology This product offers INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state of the art new wireless transmission technology exclusively designed SS and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY fi afa IISMMHZ INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate Bs update every 4 seconds of all your outdoor data INSTANT TRANSMISSION measured from the sensors follow your climatic variations in real time Page 5 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 What You Need to Get Started e High speed Internet connection ca
5. Crosse Technology Ltd provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology Ltd for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology Ltd or La Crosse Technology Ltd s authorized service center La Crosse Technology Ltd will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology Ltd Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer La Crosse Technology Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty or if a product is examined which is not in need of repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The
6. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL Page 30 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN S REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you Support services are limited to the WA 1440U system components supplied and usage of the weather direct web site Any other computer system components or Internet communication configurations e g the computer network router Internet browser ISP service etc are outside of the scope of our services For warranty work technical support or information contact Hours Mon Fri 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM Central e mail support weatherdirect com La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 Fax 608 796 1020 For information on other La Crosse Technology products e mail sales lacrossetechnology com All rights reserved This handbook must not be reproduced in any form even in excerpts or duplicated or processed using electronic mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue We accept no lia
7. Version 1 1 11 25 2008 WA 1440U 4 Day Talking Weather Forecaster Owner s Manual N 0000000 TIME DATE Ww 000000000 00000000000 00000000000 o mm wm eo0000000000 a 900000000000 00000000000 a 90000000000 J l 00000000000 00000000000 e lam emm Li le al 0000000000 90000000000 90000000000 00000000000 99999999909 00000000000 TODAY DAY A 000000 00000000000 l eee pava 00000000000 00000000000 Ve vu Whe 90000000000 20000000000 a Es e 00000000000 aoa00000000 il ka C 1 MA NA A ooooooooooo 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 144 44 00000000000 vocoobovoca I vu mseg li eg o lin lu ewo ll c0000000000 00000000000 H a HI q s HI g HI igi 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 90000000000 90000000000 900000000000 LO e LO D LO P 0 IR 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 00000000000 af 00000000000 00000000000 90000000000 00000000000 00000000000 a MATTON e VITAL LN J N U le WEATHER DIRECTO Presented by La Crosse Technologye La Crosse Technology Ltd www weatherdirect com 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 Page 1 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Table of Contents Table Of COMMS aiii ai id dd da Eie cani gett 2 Welle TE It e TEE 4 ENEE TEE 4 Weather Direct is Green isiccccciciccce cia
8. are only interested in the weather for the day rather than forecasts for morning afternoon evening or night ALARM Key Turn Alarm ON OFF e Press the ALARM Key to turn the alarm ON The Alarm icon will appear on the LCD e Press the ALARM Key again to turn the alarm OFF The Alarm icon will disappear from the LCD e Press the ALARM Key when the alarm is sounding to stop the alarm for 24 Hours Set Alarm Time e Press and Hold the ALARM Key until the hours digit flashes to set the alarm time Alarm will sound once every 24 hours while active e Press the VOLUME Key to change the hour PM will indicate a PM time while no icon next to the time means AM time e Press the ALARM Key again and the minutes digit will flash e Press the VOLUME Key to change minutes e Press the ALARM Key once more to return to normal display SNOOZE Key Alarm Snooze e Press the SNOOZE Key to temporarily silence the alarm for 5 minutes The Alarm icon will flash on the LCD while the Snooze function is active Press any Key to cancel Snooze and turn the Alarm off until tomorrow View Outdoor Temperature e Press the SNOOZE Key to view the current outdoor temperature from your synchronized wireless outdoor sensor Manually Request a Weather Direct Data Update e When you register your Wireless Display the weather data is
9. armful to user s health e Donot make any repair attempts to the unit Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee e Never touch the exposed electronic circuit of the device as there is a danger of electric shock should it become exposed e Do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature changes this may lead to reduce their accuracy e Batteries are the single largest cause of customer support cases Please use plain Alkaline batteries testing no less than 1 48 ona voltmeter or with and expiration date 7 years in the future Battery Low Icons e When the batteries need to be replaced in the Wireless Outdoor Sensor the LCD will display the TX icon e When the batteries need to be replaced in the Wireless Display the LCD will display the RX icon Page 26 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Battery Replacement E We recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to Y ensure optimum accuracy of these units Please see the battery life in the specifications below Help us to keep our environment clean Return used batteries to an authorized depot Troubleshooting Visit www weatherdirect com help for information on troubleshooting Specifications Temperature Range Outdoor Range 39 8 F to 139 8 F 39 8 C to 59 8 C Update Interval Every 4 5 seconds Battery Life Wi
10. asy to reach location Registration requires del ER that you press the gray button on the Gateway It can be mounted securely to the h wall with the included mounting plate and t drywall anchors L If you require a longer LAN cable to mount the Gateway in a desired location any standard Category 5 network cable will work but a crossover cable may not work Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with your Gateway X NOTE Network cables usually have length limitations The same length limitations will apply that apply to computers on your home network The Gateway sends weather forecasts to your Wireless Display over a maximum 330 ft range Walls and other obstructions between the Gateway and Wireless Display will affect the range The Wireless Signal Icon amp will indicate the signal strength to let you know if your Gateway and Wireless Display are within range Online Resources These links can help to enrich your Weather Direct experience e Help www weatherdirect com help e FREE Membership Included to the Weather Club at www theweatherclub com featuring Online weather forecasts by Meteorologist Paul Douglas Radar maps Video and photo uploads And Much more e For alist of places to choose from as forecast locations www weatherdirect com places Page 9 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Features Free Forecasts fo
11. ay after multiple attempts you can try a Factory Reset If you wish to give your Wireless Display to someone else or simply to register it under a different user account you must perform the Factory Reset to clear the registration information from the memory of the Wireless Display and delete the device from the user account on www weatherdirect com Additional diagnostic and reset information including how to reset the gateway if necessary is contained at www weatherdirect com help TO PERFORM THE FACTORY RESET Press the SET Key until RESET NO displays on the bottom of the LCD Press the VOLUME Key until the LCD displays RESET RUN Press the SET Key to save the current settings This resets the Wireless Display to the original factory state Set Mode 4 View Device ID NOTE Device ID is a reference item for customer service only You may press the SET Key again to exit SET mode if you are not asked to provide this number by customer service Press the SET Key until an 8 digit sequence of letters and numbers appears at the bottom of the LCD For example GFFFF2D32 This is the first part of the Device ID Press the SET Key again to view second part of the Device ID FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days When you register your Wireless Display and have the included forecast location selected you will be given the opportunity to try our most popular Ex
12. based on the function of each Key Page 14 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 VOLUME SNOOZE Key SNOOZE mone Forecast i Key Audio Feed MODE SET ALM Keys A B C Key Key Key Alarm Battery Icon Low Icons I Time J r 000000000 e 900000000 00000000000 00000000000 Soeoeoesese Date LCD Has 4 Day Forecasts Starting with TODAY All Days Have a Sky Condition Icon with Daily HI and LO Temperature SE Speakers for TALKING 39099090000 44 Se e e a A Er pre Weather Forecasts EIER BEIER and More 20020009 Hi BY Sesesooooos 88000000 89000000000 99 9900 Lo a 90000000000 83000000 Eg 88083980800 20099000009 00000000000 00099000909 00000000000 80000000000 80000000000 SCHEIER 03009009000 oo000000000 NA TIT El IN 39000000000 Scrolling Text Display tE PUTA LN a at sa hasi Outdoor Temperature IN JD Weather Data Battery Compartment E f Page 15 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 MODE Key Specific Forecasts help you prepare for different weather conditions during the day by providing weather information for Morning Afternoon Evening and Night You ll know if the weather during the morni
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14. ble DSL or other broadband Internet service will work NOTE If you only have a Dial Up Internet connection Weather Direct will not work However you can use Weather Direct Lite with a Dial Up connection using your Computers USB port see www weatherdirect com lite e Router or broadband modem with built in router contact your Internet service provider ISP for information on compatibility with their service e If you have any questions about routers or you would like a recommendation on a great router for use with Weather Direct see www weatherdirect com router e Valid e mail address required to make sure you can retrieve your password and receive other information about your user profile e 2 AA Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries e 3 C Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Display NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries e Visit www weatherdirect com and click Register to Start e After you have registered and selected a forecast location and Time Zone for your Wireless Display the forecast data will show up on the display within 60 seconds e A reasonably current Windows Macintosh or Linux PC with internet brow
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16. e ee BR oe EES eer Showers Snow showers D D _ DR ji ji S Light rain Sleet Heavy rain Y Light Snow T i i Heavy Snow EI p o Snow storms Heavy snow e i gt NOTE Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and MEDIUM conditions generally use the HEAVY icons to communicate weather events that are likely to affect your plans for the day Page 25 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Care and Maintenance e Extreme temperatures vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate readings e Precautions shall be taken when handling the batteries Injuries burns or property damage may be resulted if the batteries are in contact with conducting materials heat corrosive materials or explosives The batteries shall be taken out from the unit before the product is to be stored for a long period of time e Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type e When cleaning the display and casings use a soft damp cloth only Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casings e Do not submerge the unit in water Furthermore fix all parts in place where the units are adequately protected against moisture and rain e Special care shall be taken when handling a damaged LCD display The liquid crystals can be h
17. he Volume of Audio Playback e Press the VOLUME Key on the side to increase the volume e Press the VOLUME Key on the side to decrease the volume e VOLUME and the current setting will display on the bottom of the LCD while setting the volume e The Volume range is from 1 20 Change a Setting While Using the SET Modes NOTE See the section on the SET Key on page 20 for more information e Press the VOLUME Key on the side to increase the setting e Press the VOLUME Key on the side to decrease the setting Page 18 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Forecast 3 Key Hear the Talking Weather Forecast e Press the Key to hear the Talking Weather Forecast with custom greeting message You can set the custom greeting message to be spoken before the forecast e lt will take the server a little time to process your Talking Weather Forecast after you make changes to your setup Please be patient While the server processing is happening we automatically send Weather to your LCD display including icons and scrolling text You will receive this LCD Weather data first and then the Talking forecast as soon as it is ready Set a Custom Greeting to Hear Before the Forecast e See Edit Device Settings Online on page 11 for information on how to access the setup page for your Wireless Display e Scroll down to the Audio Forecast G
18. his entire manual Open www weatherdirect com in a web browser and click REGISTER at the top of the page Our Online Registration Wizard will guide you through the complete registration process Hardware Installation X NOTE Hardware installation is only intended to be performed after you have registered your Gateway and Wireless Display inserted batteries into the Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor and have confirmed successful reception of weather data Page 7 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options X IMPORTANT YOU MUST INSERT THE BATTERIES INTO THE OUTDOOR SENSOR WHILE THE DISPLAY READS UPDATE If the batteries are inserted at any other time the Outdoor Sensor will not sync to the Display To force the Display to Update Press and Hold the SNOOZE Key on the Display for two seconds until it beeps amp the LCD reads UPDATE Insert the batteries into the Outdoor Sensor WHILE it reads UPDATE X NOTE Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Display Press the SNOOZE Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature If the display shows F for the outdoor temperature the signal cannot reach the Wireless Display Find a closer location to mount the Wireless Outdoor Sensor and wait 10 minutes to check the Wireless Display aga
19. il Scr flashes at the top and SET SCROLL SPEED scrolls across the bottom The standard speed is set to 2 There are four speeds available 1 is the slowest and 4 is the fastest Press the VOLUME Key to change the scroll speed Press the SET Key to save the current settings and advance to the next option Set Mode 3 Factory Reset of Wireless Display NOTE It is not possible to re register a previously registered Wireless Display under a new account until the Wireless Display has been deleted from the user account on www weatherdirect com and a Factory Reset has been performed NOTE Expansion Options that are Lifetime Upgrades are still active on your Wireless Display even if you delete it from your user account on www weatherdirect com or perform a Factory Reset The selection of locations and other custom settings will need to be performed again if the Wireless Display is re registered WARNING The Factory Reset procedure will erase any registration and setup information from your Wireless Display You must register the Wireless Display again with www weatherdirect com to use it after a Factory Reset Page 21 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 WARNING Deleting the Wireless Display from a user account on www weatherdirect com will erase the weather and other setup information such as forecast locations from the Wireless Display If you have trouble registering your Wireless Displ
20. imum Forecast Greeting Audio Forecast Greeting Voice O wate O Female Location State Wisconsin k Location Select Forecast mundo La Crosse La Crosse City EI Location j Clear Location Please choose which forecasts you would like to hear when you press the Forecast Key S on your wireless display Choose Type of CH Today Talking Forecast Tomorrow E Day 3 O Audio Feed Selection Select what will play when you press a particular button Audio Feed A Audio Feed B Audio Feed C Please choose a content feed for the Ay Key on your Wireless Display You can assign up to three feeds to play when you Press the Ay Key on your Wireless Display Faaa count Feed 1 Entertainment Headlines E v Set Custom Feed 2 Selecta data feed E q Audio Feeds Feed 3 Selecta data feed sl y Save Settings Delete this Device Copyright La Crosse Technology Ltd 2008 Page 13 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Wireless Display Operation This section will teach you how to use your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration There are 6 control Keys located on the front of the Wireless Display Forecast Cr Ar B C SET and MODE There are 3 control Keys located on the top of the Wireless Display ALARM SNOOZE and VOLUME The following information is divided into sections
21. in for reception DO NOT mount the Wireless Outdoor Sensor in a permanent fashion until you are sure the signal is being received by the Wireless Display To Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor We have provided a mounting plate that you can attach to a surface with the supplied screws The Sensor can be positioned on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom by gently pushing the bottom of the Sensor onto the holding pegs of the stand until they click into place in the grooves on the Sensor To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor Fl The Outdoor Sensor is weather resistant but not water proof To ensure maximum Sensor life mount it in a covered place out of the elements like under the eaves Placement on the North side of your home will provide the most accurate readings Mount it about 18 down from the eaves for optimum performance This ensures that the weather data collected by the Outdoor Sensor will not be affected by the temperature of the air leaving the attic We have provided a mounting plate that you can attach to the wall with the supplied screws Gently snap the Sensor onto the holding pegs on the mounting plate after the plate is screwed to the wall When the holding pegs are securely locked into the slots on the Sensor you will hear a Click Page 8 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Gateway Installation Gateway Operation Note The Gateway should be installed indoors in an t Dias pre aa te e
22. luding icons and scrolling text You will receive this LCD Weather data first and then the audio feed as soon as it is ready SET Key When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active Press the SET Key to toggle between the forecast locations on the Wireless Display when the ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is active The name of the location will appear briefly on the bottom of the LCD when it is selected Weather data for up to 5 locations can be viewed on your Wireless Display Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display Press and hold the SET Key until the Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode Press the SET Key to toggle through the four SET modes If you wait for 5 seconds without pressing a Key the Wireless Display will exit the SET mode and return to normal operation Page 20 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 The Four SET modes are Set Mode 1 Set LCD Contrast 1 8 Press and Hold the SET Key until the Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode CONTRST and number 1 8 will display on the bottom of the LCD Press the VOLUME Key to update the LCD Contrast settings Lightest Contrast 1 Darkest Contrast 8 Press the SET Key to save the current settings and advance to the next option Press the SET Key to save the current settings and advance to the next option Set Mode 2 Set Text Scrolling Speed 1 3 Press the SET Key unt
23. ments by using Internet enabled weather data provided by official National Weather Service instrumentation and local weather reporting stations widely distributed throughout North America The same quality weather information used by meteorologists to deliver the local forecast plus additional weather data unique to the Weather Direct network is available to you 24 hours a day We provide the most detailed customized up to date weather forecasts available on any medium Weather Direct allows you to pinpoint your exact location to ensure that you receive precision weather forecasts customized for you Weather Direct is Green We are doing our part to keep our planet healthy by eliminating our paper manuals saving trees in the process Not only are we reducing the amount of paper but we are also trying to help you save space in your desk drawer file cabinet or box in the basement where all these pesky manuals end up Now you can print only the pages from this manual that you need or not print any at all if you find what you are looking for online Page 4 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 The Gateway uses only 1 watt of power with a two year battery life on the Wireless Display and Temperature sensor Since the Weather Direct system works even when your computer is off you save money on electricity Included in the Box The WA 1440U 4 Day Talking Weather Forecaster is a complete Weather Direct system that includes e WA 144
24. name Weather Station 1 Note The Wireless Disolay name is used only on the web site Display all Temperatures as Fahrenheit Forecast Settings for Wireless Display Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Location 4 Location 5 Search By Name we Page 10 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 The Daylight Saving Time DST checkbox on your Wireless Display settings at www weatherdirect com is selected by default because most locations observe DST If you are in a location that does not observe DST please make sure to uncheck this box Wireless Outdoor Sensor The Wireless Outdoor Sensor sends temperature data to your Wireless Display accurate to within a tenth of one degree OUTDOOR SENSOR OUTDOOR SENSOR The Outdoor Temperature Sensor uses 2 x AA y Alkaline batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the sensor Li d 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity see marking 3 Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit Press the SNOOZE Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature at any time The outdoor temperature will scroll on the bottom of the LCD Edit Device Settings Online This section will show you how to set up your Wireless Display using your account at www weatherdirect com
25. ng commute will be different from the weather during the rest of the day You ll know to bring your umbrella to work on a deceptively beautiful sunny morning because Micro Forecasts will inform you that it will rain in the afternoon on your way home Going to the game today The Afternoon and Evening forecasts are a lifesaver Micro Forecasts help to make sure that you pack a blanket or a rain coat if needed Work 2nd or 3rd shift Receive detailed forecast information tailored to specific times of the day when you are the most active You can change the Micro Forecast reading on your Wireless Display by pressing the MODE Key to toggle between the available options Press the MODE Key to cycle through the Micro Forecast options 1 MORNING Forecast from 6 00 AM 11 59 AM with Daily HI LO Temperature 2 AFTERNOON Forecast from 12 00 PM 5 59 PM with Daily HI LO Temperature 3 EVENING Forecast from 6 00 PM 11 59 PM with Daily HI LO Temperature 4 NIGHT Forecast from 12 00 AM 5 59 AM with Daily HI LO Temperature 5 ROLL DAY Rotates between the four Micro Forecasts and the Daily Forecast 6 SECTION Shows the forecast for the next six hour period so you can be prepared for the upcoming weather If it was morning now it would show the afternoon forecast If it was evening now it would show the night forecast etc Page 16 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 7 ONLY DAY Shows only the Daily forecast when you
26. owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center Your La Crosse Technology Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 2 damage occurring during shipment claims must be presented to the carrier 3 damage to or deterioration of any accessory or decorative surface 4 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 5 damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center 6 units used for other than home use 7 applications and uses that this product was not intended or 8 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation normal set up or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT
27. pansion Options FREE for 14 Days NO CREDIT CARD OR PAYMENT REQUIRED 14 Days of FREE Expansion Options including 1 4 Additional Forecast Locations on your Wireless Display Page 22 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Four Additional Forecast Locations The standard Weather Direct Wireless Display includes weather information for one location But what about the weather happening in other places that are important to you In addition to your standard location the Four Additional Locations Expansion Option allows you to monitor four more forecast locations on your Wireless Display for a total of five Press the SET Key on your Wireless Display to display the weather data for another forecast location You can have up to five locations on your Wireless Display Every press of the SET Key rotates through the list of available locations Now you can keep an eye on the weather where your daughter goes to school your favorite vacation spot your parents house and more Severe Weather Alerts Keep your family safe with Severe Weather Alerts issued by the National Weather Service This valuable information will help you prepare for upcoming weather events Choose which types of severe weather events you want to receive Even be alerted via e mail or SMS text message when you are away from your Wireless Display Severe Weather Alerts are available for either 1 year or 3 year periods that cover one forecast location
28. r Over 40 000 Locations in the United States and Canada Including Your Hometown Golf Courses Parks Sports Venues and More Automatically Updates Itself via the Gateway 4 Day Forecast with Daily Sky Condition Icons Specific Forecast for Morning Afternoon Evening and Night and Full Day Lower LCD Line Scrolls City Name Forecast Outdoor Temperature Sun Rise Set Lower LCD Line Scrolling Speed Adjustment 1 4 LCD Contrast Setting 1 7 Daily HI LOW Temperature Forecast Wireless Outdoor Temperature F C Monitor Your Outdoor Temperature From Anywhere in the World on a Free Membership to the Online Weather Club For more details please visit www theweatherclub com Time Alarm with Snooze Time and Date Set Automatically Low Battery Indicator on the LCD and the web site for the Wireless Display and Outdoor Sensors Time Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select on www weatherdirect com for your Wireless Display is intended to set the time for your physical location so the clock on your Wireless Display is accurate This time is independent of your selected forecast locations The Wireless Display will ONLY display the time from the Time Zone for Wireless Display Clock set on the web site NOT the time at the forecast locations There is only one Time Zone available per Wireless Display Weather Station 1 Registered to Gateway Gateway 1 Wireless Display Settings Wireless Display
29. reeting Text section e Enter your Greeting up to 50 characters long e Click the Save Settings button to finish A Band C Keys Custom Audio Feeds Assign an Audio Feed to the A B or C Key e See Edit Device Settings Online on page 11 for information on how to access the setup page for your Wireless Display Scroll down to the Audio Feed Selection near the bottom You can assign up to three feeds to play when you press this Key Select your Audio Feeds Click the Save Settings button to finish Page 19 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Audio Feed Selection Select what will play when you press a particular button Audio Feed A Audio Feed B Audio Feed C Please choose a content feed for the CA Key on your Wireless Display You can assign up to three feeds to play when you Press the CA Key on your Wireless Display Item d Count Feed 1 ScienceDaily Latest Science News v 2 v Feed 2 Advice of the Day from The Old Farmers Almanac w 1w Feed 3 Men s Health scl se Save Settings Delete this Device Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the A B or C Key e Press the A B or C Key to hear the Audio Feeds you chose e lt will take the server a little time to process your Audio Feeds after you make changes to your setup Please be patient While the server processing is happening we automatically send Weather to your LCD display inc
30. reless Display without Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 3 Years Wireless Display with Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 2 Years Wireless Outdoor Sensor Up to 2 Years Dimensions Wireless Display 9 07 L x 3 35 W x 5 88 H Wireless Gateway 6 63 L x 1 W x 1 56 H Wireless Outdoor Sensor 1 5 L x 83 W x 5 05 H Weather Direct Update Rate Every 6 Hours Weather Direct Wireless Range Up to 330 Feet open air Power Requirements NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries Page 27 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Wireless Display 3 C Alkaline Batteries not included Wireless Gateway Included AC Adapter amp LAN Cable Wireless Temperature Sensor 2 AA Alkaline Batteries not included Liability Disclaimer e The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place e This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the temperature and weather forecast for the selected location e This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information e The specifications of this product may change without prior notice e This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children Page 28 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 FCC Statemen
31. ser installed is required for initial set up and configuration changes e The browser must be configured with Java Script enabled Most browsers allow JavaScript as a standard feature If you have turned off support for JavaScript in your browser please allow JavaScript to run again to register or configure your Device Page 6 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 IMPORTANT MESSAGE Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor until instructed to do so Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the LAN cable included and then power up the Gateway with the AC Adapter included GATEWAY top view NETWORK ROUTER GATEWAY back view as D GATEWAY W bottom view bottom view GG Cee Ge LAN CABLE PU OTE TOIT Your network router may look different than the dia AC AONPTE gram Locate an available port on your router and plug side view J in the included LAN cable If you do not have a router please visit www weatherdirect com router Set Up your WA 1440U NOTE The Quick Set Up Card that is included in the box contains additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct system without reading t
32. snnens 17 Listen to a Severe Weather Alert 18 VOLUME Key curia eae 18 Change the Volume of Audio Playback ooooononccinnccninccnnonnnoncccconccnnnrnnn arc nano cnn rara 18 Change a Setting While Using the SET Modes cceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeneeeeeaeeesaeeneaeeeeaes 18 Forecast Eege Eege 19 Hear the Talking Weather Forecast nano cc rra nora 19 Set a Custom Greeting to Hear Before the Forecaet nn 19 A Band C Keys Custom Audio Feeds tr rssttrnnnttn rnnr rn nnne nn annn nnnn ennen nnne ennn 19 Assign an Audio Feed to the A BorC key cn nancn corn a nan narnia canina 19 Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the A BorC key nn nnnnnnos 20 SET RO EN 20 Page 2 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option iS Active ooooocncccnnccinncononcccconcccnnnnnnnannnnnnccnnn 20 Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display 20 Set Mode 1 Set LCD Contrast 8 21 Set Mode 2 Set Text Scrolling Speed 21 21 Set Mode 3 Factory Reset of Wireless Display ccccsesceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesaeeneneees 21 Set Mode 4 View Device ID 22 FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 DayS 0 ccccceeeeeeeeee esses eeeeeecaeeesaaeeeeaeeseeeeesaeeesnaeeneaes 22 Four Additional Forecast Locatons nan n cnc nano nnc cnn nn ncc cnn nc rana nn 23 Severe Weather Alerts AAA 23 Types of Severe Weather Alerte 24 Forecast Cons Explaine a do esca ao la dey 25 Gare and Maintenance
33. ts Statement according to FCC part 15 21 Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Statement according to FCC part 15 105 NOTE 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RF Exposure This device is a very low power transmitter There are no restrictions regarding RF Exposure requirement Page 29 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Warranty Information La
34. updated within a few minutes Every 6 hours after that your Gateway will send weather data to update your Wireless Display Page 17 of 31 Version 1 1 11 25 2008 e After changing the forecast location or other setting on the web site it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update e After adding an Expansion Option to your Wireless Display it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update e f you do not want to wait for your Wireless Display to update automatically Press and Hold the SNOOZE Key for 3 seconds until your Wireless Display beeps once A second beep within a few seconds will signify that the Wireless Display is receiving the data The bottom of the LCD will read UPDATE and a number code until the Wireless Display has finished downloading the weather and audio data Listen to a Severe Weather Alert X NOTE The Severe Weather Alert Expansion Option MUST be Active for Your Wireless Display to Listen to a Severe Weather Alert Visit www weatherdirect com and log in to your account to add the Severe Weather Alerts Expansion Option to this Wireless Display e Press and hold the SNOOZE Key for one second to hear the current active Severe Weather Alert e The Severe Weather Alert text will scroll across the bottom of the LCD e Press the SNOOZE Key again to cancel playback of the Severe Weather Alert and return to normal mode VOLUME Key Change t
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