La Crosse Technology WA-1240U weather station
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3. LAN CABLE SACO TOIT Your network router may look different than the dia MCARDNETER gram Locate an available port on your router and plug side view in the included LAN cable If you do not have a router please visit www weatherdirect com router Set Up your WA 1240U 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 amp system without reading this 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 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 0 9 26 2008 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options 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
4. 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 again 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 The Outdoor Sensor is weather resistant but not water proof s 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 Gate
5. Heat storms ETE EE eri 1 83 Overcast Sleet showers Showers Snow showers EX ee gt VIELE EE Showers Snow showers E umen Ag Light rain Sleet Heavy rain T Light Snow T dii 8 Heavy Snow Snow storms Heavy snow e 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 0 9 26 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
6. 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 0 9 26 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 amp system works even when your computer is off you save money on electricity Included in the Box The WA 1240U 4 Day Talking Weather Forecaster is a complete Weather Direct amp system that includes e WA 1240U 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
7. 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 he Log In to your profile on www weatherdirect com and click on your WA 1240U Wireless Display under the My Devices banner Page 11 of 31 75 WEATHER DIRECT ES WEATHER a I Ri Ge Dice Bate 58 100 ContigueedLocaten s Fenton Museun SR Lows La Crosse Mesonen La Crosse funcion 40m Locebons Tra Actions 4 Forecast Locators Click Edit Tra Forecast Tra preferences e Click the Save Settings button to finish Page 12 of 31 vacua amp rs2008 Version 1 0 9 26 2008 Scroll down to the desired section on the setup page and enter your Version 1 0 9 26 2008 WEATHER2 DIRECT MY WEATHER DIRECT REGISTER PRODUCTS HE P ABOUT EXPANSION OPTIONS DOWNLOAD You are logged in as Logout 1030 proto Registered to Gateway 1 nla Wireless Display Settings f My Home Page v t amp My Profile Details 1030 Identify Device Note The Wireless Display name is used only on the web site aper Time Zone for Wireless Display Clock Gateway 1 GMT 06
8. 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 harmful to user s health Do not 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 on a 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 icon Page 26 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 2008 Battery Replacement gt We recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to wy 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 troubleshoot
9. weather and other setup information such as forecast locations from the Wireless Display If you have trouble registering your Wireless Display 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 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 6FFFF2D32 This is the first part of the Device ID Press the Key again to view second part of the Device ID FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days When you regis
10. 00 Central Time s m Set Register Device 4 1030 v Use Daylight Saving Time Display all Temperatures as Fahrenheit Forecast Settings for Wireless Display Audio Forecast Greeting Text Set Audio Hello lt 50 character maximum Forecast Greeting Audio Forecast Greeting Voice Female Location State Wisconsin Y Location Select Forecast T La Crosse La Crosse City iv Location Clear Location Please choose which forecasts you would like to hear when you press the Forecast Key es on your wireless display Choose Type of Today Talking Forecast Tomorrow E Day 3 Audio Feed Selection Select what will play when you press a particular button Audio Feed A Audio Feed B Audio Feed Please choose a content feed for the Key on your Wireless Display You can assign up to three feeds to play when you Press the on your Wireless Display rad count Feed 1 Entertainment Headlines 1 Set Custom Feed 2 Selecta data feed T Audio Feeds Feed Select a data feed El v Save Settings Delete this Device Copyright La Crosse Technology Ltd 2008 Page 13 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 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 W
11. LL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL Page 30 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 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 1240U 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 5 30 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 ma
12. Location Outdoor Temperature Weather Data Version 1 0 9 26 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 morning 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
13. Version 1 0 9 26 2008 WA 1240U 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED TALKING WEATHER STATION Owner s Manual 0 000000 0000000 000000 0000000 000000 000000 0000000 000000 0000000 000000 ooooooo Ma fi 7 0000000 000000 j 000000 OOO Or O X eC 9 FOO e 6 Pe e e ee ME TT t 1 rin 506066 000000 000000 00000 000000 0000000 000000 0000000 000000 0000000 000000 0000000 000000 WEATHER DIRECT Presented by La Crosse Technologye La Crosse Technology Ltd www weatherdirect com 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 Page 1 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 2008 Table of Contents PTT 2 s 4 QUality ILC c 4 Weather Direct is Green iie 4 INGIUDED in 5 915 MHz Wireless Sensor 5 What You Need to Get Started riter 6 conti eerie ie ioe 7 Set Up your WA 1240U ee ter 7 Hardware Installation esses essent
14. airs 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 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 WI
15. 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 Greeting Text section e Enter your Greeting up to 50 characters long e Click the Save Settings button to finish A B and 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 0 9 26 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 ci Key on your Wireless Display You can assign up to three feeds to play when you Press the ci Key on your Wireless Display Item Count Feed 1 ScienceDaily Latest Science News v 2 x Feed 2 Advice ofthe Day from The Old Farmers Almanac 1 Feed 3 Men s Health 2 v Save Settings Delete this Device Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the A B or C Key e Press the B or C Key to hear the Audio Feeds you chose e t will take the s
16. change without prior notice e This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children Page 28 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 2008 FCC Statements 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 Exposure This device is a very low
17. emperature 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 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 0 9 26 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 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 Seve
18. erver 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 including 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 0 9 26 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 ne
19. ing 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 Wireless 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 8 26 L x 2 92 W x 5 67 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 0 9 26 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
20. ireless Display Forecast 2 B 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 based on the function of each Key Page 14 of 31 Audio Feed Keys Key A Version 1 MODE Key J m Ci D Co D C ser D ALARM t i I Foreca T ALARM SNOOZE VOLUME Key Key Key Battery ow Alarm Icons Icon c 4 Time 7 0 0 9 079 bc 00000 O 1 000000 LCD Has 4 Day Forecasts _ 9 DIL Ltd 000000 Starting with TODAY All Days Have a Sky Cond Icon with Daily HI and LO Temperature tiom TITENI Ti Sut Batte Compartment f UN sz 1 14 s Ru o SIZE 1814 2 Vd Page 15 of 31 0 9 26 2008 Date Speakers for TALKING Weather Forecasts and More Scrolling Text Display Scrolls
21. 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 EE and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY afe SISMHZ INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate Au 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 0 9 26 2008 What You Need to Get Started e High speed Internet connection cable 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 computer s 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 f you have any questions about routers or you would like a recommendation on a great router for use with Weather Direct amp 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 Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance bet
22. 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 0 9 26 2008 7 ONLY DAY Shows only the Daily forecast when you 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 T
23. oose from as forecast locations www weatherdirect com places Page 9 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 2008 Features Free Forecasts for 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 VOTES A VUE cde 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 onl
24. power transmitter There are no restrictions regarding Exposure requirement Page 29 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 2008 Warranty Information La 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 rep
25. re 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 the 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 0 9 26 2008 Forecast lt Key Hear the Talking Weather Forecast e Press the lt 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
26. s 23 Types of Severe Weather eene nnne 24 Forecast Icons Explained uai d i ed e aere iata t taedia Bac ERR OT 25 Care and Maintenance tiic es e ceu 26 Battery Low ICONS ae dace ia ld dea e dad qe av gu Pr n dat na a hie dh 26 Battery Replacement uui e aie d ERIS E IRE FREE ees 27 Troubleshioollng c ii corre tera er e PO CAU HDI 27 Serre eiero er 27 Temperature Range x ie eee e ee d e veo 27 E 27 DIMENSIONS teer i eet ee ee ei ee ee ook 27 Weather Direct amp Update Rate sssssssssssssssssseseeene eene nentes nnne 27 Weather Direct Wireless ener enne enne 27 Power Requirements t ne ted poete a ne detinet 27 Liability Disclaimer acia datae dii da i dde dna d Pb na ka dd deut 28 FOG Statements 5t stt ath then tulis Lose ceti hen eek PEE 29 Warranty Information n o dec da i ee haerere 30 Page 3 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 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
27. ter your Wireless Display and have the included forecast location selected you will be given the opportunity to try our most popular Expansion 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 0 9 26 2008 Four Additional Forecast Locations The standard Weather Direct amp 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 yo
28. tried to make this a fun and rewarding read After all Weather Direct amp 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 amp provides the most accurate forecast information available customized to your exact location Our forecasts go beyond backyard measurements 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 amp 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
29. ur Wireless Display Severe Weather Alerts are available for either 1 year or 3 year periods that cover one forecast location 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 0 9 26 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 Bowing Page 24 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 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 New Sunny Storms Clear at night i Light rain n 4 t Light cloud Storms Mostly cloudy
30. way Installation Gateway Operation Note The Gateway should be installed indoors in an t easy to reach location Registration requires MEE PEDES that you press the gray button on the Gateway It can be mounted securely to the wall with the included mounting plate and 1 drywall anchors Page 8 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 2008 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 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 ch
31. ween brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries e 3 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 browser 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 0 9 26 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 m GATEWAY bottom view bottom view Ce Cee ie
32. xt 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 until 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 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 0 9 26 2008 WARNING Deleting the Wireless Display from a user account on www weatherdirect com will erase the
33. y contain mistakes and printing errors The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors or their consequences All trademarks and patents are acknowledged Page 31 of 31
34. y one Time Zone available per Wireless Weather Station 1 Registered to Gateway Gateway 1 Wireless Display Settings Wireless Display name Weather Station 1 Note The Wireless Disolay name is used only on the web site Display all Temperatures as Fahrenheit se Forecast Settings for Wireless Display Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Location 4 Location 5 Search By Name Page 10 of 31 Version 1 0 9 26 2008 Display 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 The Outdoor Temperature Sensor uses 2 x Alkaline batteries To install and replace the OUTDOOR SENSOR OUTDOOR SENSOR i back view na Ze DR E batteries please follow the steps below front view pe 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the sensor u a 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct o 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
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