Oregon Scientific BAR908HG Radar Detector User Manual
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3. temperatures may affect battery performance and To search for a Thermo Hygro sensor press SELECT to 10 navigate to the Temperature Humidity Area W will show next to the Area Then simultaneously press and hold MEM and CHANNEL for 2 seconds NOTE If the sensor is still not found check the batteries CLOCK AND CALENDAR This product tracks the time and date based on radio controlled signals from the RTGN318 RTGN318D RTGN318A remote sensor or manual settings that you enter The time and date are automatically updated by radio controlled clock signals from official time keeping organizations The signals are collected by the remote sensor RTGN318 RTGN318D RTGN318A e BAR908HG RTGN318 DCF 77 signal within 1500 km 932 miles of Frankfurt Germany e BAR908HGU RTGN318D Slide EU UK to select the signal received EU DCF 77 signal within 1500 km 932 miles of Frankfurt Germany UK MSF 60 signal within 1500 km 932 miles of Anthorn England e BAR908HGA RTGN318A WWVB 60 signal within 3200 km 2000 miles of Fort Collins Colorado Initial reception takes 2 10 minutes and is initiated when you first set up the unit and whenever you press RESET 11 Once complete the reception icon will stop blinking de The WO icon shown in the Clock Area indicates 2 factors e Connection between the main unit and the sensor that collects RF signals UI RF signal reception
4. Kaiser Estate to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Phase 1 41 Man Yue St Hung Hom SCH Kowloon e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Hong Kong e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is different from that to which the receiver is connected subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may Cc tthe deal d radio TV not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept SSU ER E SE any interference received including interference that may technician for help cause undesired operation The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales Please visit our website at www2 oregonscientific com service for all enquiries We Name Oregon Scientific Inc Address 19861 SW 95th Ave Tualatin Oregon 97062 USA Telephone No 1 800 853 8883 21
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6. or DOWN to set the altitude in 10 metre ij increments 100m to 2500m 4 Press HISTORY to confirm WEATHER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30 50 km 19 31 mile radius The forecast is based on barometric pressure trend readings The top area shows an animated icon indicating the forecasted weather Slide the mb inHg switch in the clock battery compartment to change the display unit ICON DESCRIPTION ke x Sc Navigate to the Barometer Area Then press HISTORY 4 th Clear repeatedly to scroll through the measurements The Day Night number shown in the HR box indicates how long ago each aa measurement was taken e g 2 hours ago 3 hours ago s g d x A etc AM Eci Ao Partly cloudy Day Night The bar chart visually shows atmospheric changes from the ef Se Das Cloudy current hour 0 to 24 hours prior 24 LC l Rainy Cap fan fa f i a a a Z Set the altitude to match how far above or below sea level W you are living This ensures that the barometric pressure oi Snowy readings are accurate oR 1 Navigate to the Barometer Area 14 NOTE The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM When the Channel 1 sensor records a temperature of 2 C 35 6 F or lower the RAINY icon becomes SNOWY UV MEASUREMENT The UVR128 Ultra Violet Radiation Sensor is available as an optional item for BAR908HG BAR908HGU BAR908HGA The UV sensor gives you the followin
7. CNS For international inquiries please visit FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 www2 oregonscientific com about international asp WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 20 EEEn Z This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio declare that the product m frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to Product No BAR908HG BAR908HGU radio communications However there is no guarantee BAR908HGA that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio Product Name Metal Weather Station or television reception which can be determined by turning Manufacturer IDT Technology Limited the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try Address Block C 9 F
8. at the base of the unit Make sure the adaptor is not obstructed and the adaptor socket is easily accessible to the unit To be completely disconnected from the power input the adaptor should be disconnected from the main unit NOTE The main unit and adaptor should not be exposed to wet conditions No objects filled with liquid such as vases should be placed on the main unit and adaptor 1 Press SELECT to switch between Areas VY indicates the selected Area 2 Most Areas have alternate display options for example Clock Alarm or Barometer UVI Press MODE to switch options or ALARM to switch between clock and alarm 3 Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode Press UP or DOWN to change settings 5 Press MODE to confirm REMOTE SENSOR This product is shipped with RTGN318 RTGN318D RTGN318A Thermo Hygro Sensor The main unit can collect data from up to 6 sensors 5 Thermo Hygro Sensors and 1 UV Sensor Additional sensors are sold separately Visit www oregonscientific com for additional sensors The RTGN318 RTGN318D RTGN318A Sensor collects temperature and humidity readings and signals from official time keeping organizations for the radio controlled clock 1 Open the battery compartment Z Lu Z Ce Insert the batteries signal transmission Set the channel and radio signal format RTGN318D only The switches are located in the battery NOTE The tra
9. d S Spanish The language you select determines the weekday display Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area Y will show next to the Area Press MODE to toggle between e Clock with seconds e Clock with day e Clock with time zone offset e Calendar ALARMS This product has 2 alarms The Daily Alarm and a Pre Alarm for snowy weather The Daily Alarm can be set to go off at the same time every day The Pre Alarm sounds only when the Daily Alarm is activated and the recorded temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls to 2 C 35 6 F or below 1 Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area Y will show next to the Area 2 Press ALARM to view the alarm AL will show at the top 3 Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds 4 Select the hour and minute Press UP or DOWN to change settings 5 Press ALARM to confirm 6 The Daily Alarm icon L will appear when the alarm is set The Pre Alarm can be set to sound 15 30 45 or 60 minutes before the Daily Alarm It will sound whenever the recorded temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls to 2 C 35 6 F or below For example if you set the alarm to 7 00 AM and the Pre Alarm to 45 minutes the Pre Alarm will sound at 6 15 AM provided the outdoor temperature at Channel 1 Sensor is 2 C or below 1 Set up and activate the Daily Alarm 2 Press ALARM to switch to Pre Alarm view PRE AL will show at the top 3 Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds 4 Press UP or DOWN
10. d the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all countries For more information please contact your local retailer 18 gt PROBLEM SYMPTOM REMEDY Barometer Strange readings Set altitude unit Gabndar Strange date Change month language Cannot adjust Disable radio clock controlled clock 1 Adjust Block batteries Cannot auto synch 2 Press RESET 3 Manually activate radio controlled clock Shows LLL or Temperature is Temperature HHH Cannot locate Remote sensor Check batteries remote sensor out of range SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Dimensions LxWxH 175 x 93 x 93 mm 6 89 x 3 66 x 3 66 in Weight 336 g 11 85 oz without battery Remote Unit Dimensions LxWxH 117 x 80x 171 mm EEEn Weight Temperature Unit Indoor Range Outdoor Range Resolution Comfort Memory Relative Humidity Range Resolution Comfort Memory Barometer Unit Resolution Altitude Display 4 61 x 3 15 x 6 73 in 80 g 2 82 oz without battery C or F 5 C to 50 C 23 F to 122 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 0 1 C 0 2 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F Min Max 25 to 95 1 40 to 70 Min max mb hPa or inHg 1 mb 0 03 inHg 100 to 2500 m 328 to 2734 ft Sunny day night 19 Remote Unit RF frequency Range Transmission Chan
11. ess RESET all settings will return to default value and you will lose all stored information PRECAUTIONS e Do not subject the unit to excessive force shock dust temperature or humidity e Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such as newspapers curtains etc e Do not immerse the unit in water If you spill liquid over it dry it immediately with a soft lint free cloth e Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials e Do not tamper with the units internal components This invalidates the warranty e Only use fresh batteries Do not mix new and old batteries e Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual display e When disposing of this product ensure it is collected Z Lu Z LI separately for special treatment and not as normal household waste e Placement of this product on certain types of wood may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon Scientific will not be responsible Consult the furniture manufacturer s care instructions for information e The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer e Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal waste Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary e Please note that some units are equipped with a battery safety strip Remove the strip from the battery compartment before first use NOTE The technical specifications for this product an
12. g information at your fingertips 10 hour Ultra Violet Index UVI record Automatic calculation of acceptable UV exposure times based on pre set user profiles 4 users maximum UVI Danger Alert when UV Index reaches unsafe levels UV data is shown in the same area as the Barometer Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area then press MODE to display the UV icon and data UV EXPOSURE TIME COUNTDOWN To set the exposure time countdown you need to set the Skin Type and Sun Protection Factor SPF as follows 1 Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area then press MODE to select the UV display 15 Y UvNhr 10 8 6 4 2 O gt 14 EI i IO 2 ou Onsgn0 Kai lt Q Le 7 LOW Press CHANNEL to select user 1 4 Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter the Skin Type Setting Mode of the selected user Press UP or DOWN to choose 1 of the 4 skin type settings Then press MODE to confirm and enter the SPF Set Up Mode Press UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the SPF value Then press MODE to confirm and enter the UV Exposure Time Countdown Setting Mode Press UP or DOWN to enable or disable countdown Press MODE to exit the UV Exposure Time Countdown Mode and start the exposure time countdown The remaining user UV exposure time will display and the START will flash When the countdown has reached 0 an alarm will sound for 2 minutes Press any button to turn
13. ily Alarm is set Channel with RF clock reception is locked RF clock reception icon Offset time zone Time date calendar CS REMOTE SENSOR RTGN318 RTGN318D THERMO HYGRO RF CLOCK SENSOR Orecon SCIENTIFIC ST St ex O Zen ve RESET EU UK radio signal format switch RTGN318D only Double sided adhesive tape CHANNEL switch 1 5 Wall mount Battery compartment ET e Z LI RTGN318A THERMO HYGRO RF CLOCK SENSOR 1 recon SCIENTIFIC RESET Double sided adhesive tape CHANNEL switch 1 5 Wall mount oS SS ez Battery compartment PEREDE GETTING STARTED Batteries are supplied with this product 3 x UM 4 AAA 1 5V 1 x UM 3 AA 1 5V e Main unit e Remote unit Insert batteries before first use matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment For best results install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit Press RESET after each battery change NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire ca shows when batteries are low UNIT lt 8 LOCATION Main Weather Forecast Area Remote Temperature Humidity Area UV Sensor UVI Barometric Pressure Area NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance The batteries serve as a back up power supply For continuous use please install the AC adaptor
14. nel No Unit Radio Controlled Clock Synchronization Clock display Hour format Calendar Alarm Snooze Power Main Unit Power adapter partly cloudy day night cloudy rainy snowy 433 MHz Up to 70 m 230 ft with no obstructions Approx every 1 minute 1 2 3 4o0r5 C or F Auto or disabled HH MM SS 12hr AM PM 24hr DD MM or MM DD Day of the week in 1 of 5 languages E G F I S Daily amp Pre Alarm 2 minute crescendo 8 minute snooze 6V AC adapter Z Lu Hl CR rr Batteries 3 x UM 4 AAA 1 5V Hereby Oregon Scientific declares that this Metal Weather Thermo Hygro Remote Unit Station BARQO8HG BAR908HGU BARQO8HGA is Batteries 1 x UM 3 AA 1 5V in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries request via our Oregon Scientific Customer Service with this product for longer performance ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC ge em E e Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more A A os vo e OHS Z Lu EN about Oregon Scientific products IAN If you re in the US and would like to contact our Customer Care department directly please visit COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED All EU countries Switzerland CHD www2 oregonscientific com service support asp and Norway
15. nsmission range may vary and is subject to compartment the receiving range of the main unit You may need to experiment with various locations to get SWITCH OPTION the best results Channel If you are using more than on nsor select l be ania Data is sent from the sensor s every 60 Seconds The different channel for each eae ws reception icon shown in the Temperature Humidity Area pene indicates the status Radio Signal EU DCF UK MSF Format RTGN318D only ON EE Gi i id Main unit is searching 4 Press RESET I i I for sensors CH CH CH E 5 Close the battery compartment Cj For best results d 4 id At least 1 channel has I i i been found e Insert the batteries and select the unit channel and CH CH CH radio signal format before you mount the sensor l l di Sensor 1 is sending e Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture i data The number e Do not place the sensor more than 70 metres en shows which sensor is 230 feet from the main indoor unit selected e Position the sensor so that it faces the main shows in The selected sensor indoor unit minimizing obstructions such as Temperature I cannot be found Search doors walls and furniture Humidity Area for the sensor or check e Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to batteries the sky away from metallic or electronic objects e Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below freezing
16. splay HISTORY View historical barometer and UV readings DOWN Decrease setting deactivate radio controlled clock MEM View current maximum and minimum temperature humidity UV readings AC adaptor socket mb inHg switch RESET button C F switch SNOOZE Activate 8 minute snooze Weather Forecast Area 1 A d gt 2 Ca flo 3 He A RESS 1 y L 5 6 2 7 1 Selected Area icon KE 2 Heat Index E 3 Indoor Outdoor channel number IN 1 5 reception 1 Low battery icon for main unit se 2 Weather display 4 Low battery icon for remote sensor 5 MAX MIN temperature 6 Comfort levels 7 MAX MIN humidity 8 Temperature trend 9 Temperature C F 10 Humidity trend 11 Humidity Z Lu N AWM AWN gt e UI TAPE IE III E OUR se ULI e IUIIUIK WV O O N mb hPa Barometric pressure is showing UV is showing Low battery icon for UV sensor UVI value is showing UV exposure time countdown has started UV index level UV exposure time for user Barometer UV chart SPF applied to user for UV exposure 2 O EE o g SS a 0 User skin type for UV exposure 1 User number for UV Mode or hour history for UV Barometric pressure reading 12 Altitude barometric pressure UVI reading gt Clock Alarm Calendar Area 1 U A WN ao Hr zx Se MN a WOP Ue ae WR Pre Alarm is set Pre Alarm display Pre Alarm setting Da
17. the alarm off The e icon will flash for 2 minutes even if you have stopped the alarm sound Z Lu MAXIMUM MINIMUM MEMORY FOR UVI To view the maximum and minimum memory for UVI Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area Press MODE to select the UV display Press MEM to show maximum minimum and current UVI readings 4 Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds to clear the UVI memory NOTE The UV sensor must be activated before you try and set the additional features TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY The weather station can display the following information from any of the 5 remote sensors e Current minimum and maximum temperatures and relative humidity percentages e Comfort level indicator and trend line rising falling or steady Data is collected and displayed approximately every 60 seconds Press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature and Humidity Areas Temperature data is given at the top Humidity is below Slide the C F switch inside the clock battery compartment to the setting you want 16 Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1 5 e To auto scan between sensors press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds Each sensors data will be displayed for 3 seconds e To end auto scan press CHANNEL or with the Temperature Humidity Area selected MEM NOTE If you select a sensor that collects only temperature data the humidity will not be shown e Press MEM repeatedly to view c
18. to select 15 30 45 or 60 minutes This is the amount of time the Pre Alarm will sound BEFORE the Daily Alarm The Pre Alarm is automatically activated when you select a time 5 Press ALARM to confirm shows when the Pre Alarm is set NOTE The Daily Alarm will NOT function until the next day if the Pre Alarm has been triggered Also if you deactivate the Daily Alarm the Pre Alarm is automatically deactivated K 13 Navigate to the Clock Area then press ALARM to switch to Daily Alarm or Pre Alarm view To activate or deactivate the alarm press UP or DOWN When the alarm time is reached the backlight will be on for 8 seconds and crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes Press any key except snooze to silence the alarm It will sound at the same time the next day Press SNOOZE to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes WE or 3 will blink while snooze is on BAROMETER This product tracks fluctuations in barometric pressure to provide the weather forecast and the current and past 24 hours barometric pressure history measurements are recorded by the main indoor unit Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area if A is NOT shown press MODE Barometric data is shown in 2 areas at the bottom of the display The upper area shows a 24 hour bar chart The low area shows current and historical readings Z Lu ri e M rr Zz S v 2 Press and hold HISTORY for 2 seconds er NEE 3 Press UP
19. urrent maximum and minimum records for the selected sensor e To clear the records press and hold MEM for 2 seconds A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared The trend lines are shown next to the temperature and humidity readings TREND RISING STEADY FALLING TEMPERATURE i HUMIDITY i The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate is based on current temperature and humidity measurements ZONE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY WET STO 20 25 C 6 COM 68 77 F 40 70 NOTE This information is shown in the Humidity Area when the current measurement is displayed The Heat Index advises 4 levels of warning if the temperature is high DANGER TEMPERATURE Extreme gt 54 5 gt 130 Danger Danger 40 5 54 4 105 130 ER 32 2 40 5 90 105 Caution Caution 26 6 32 2 80 90 To display the Heat Index 1 Press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature Area Y will show next to the Area 2 Press MODE to reach the Heat Index display 17 3 Press CHANNEL to select the desired channel NOTE If the temperature is below 26 C 80 F or the desired channel is not working the Heat Index will display NA RESET SYSTEM The RESET button is located at the bottom of the unit Press RESET when you change the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving as expected for example unable to establish radio frequency link with remote unit or radio controlled clock NOTE When you pr
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