Talking Alarm Clock/Radio & Weather Center MI603 Instructions Read and save these instructions.
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Warnings Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty. Caution 1. Avoid exposing the wireless remote unit to extreme temperatures, water or severe shock. 2. Do not expose the main unit to conditions of excessive force, shock, dust, extreme temperature, direct sunlight or humidity. Any of these conditions may shorten the life of the clock. 3. Do not tamper with any of the internal components of the unit.
Quick Start 5. A weather icon appears on the display showing the weather with one of five different icons from Sunny to Stormy. These icons project the next six hours of weather and weather trends. The weather center must be acclimated to the local area and altitude. This process takes 48 hours. Notes: • The first weather reading will not be accurate. • For more details on weather forecast icons and features, refer to the section entitled, “Weather Forecast.” 6.
Synchronization of Remote Unit & Main Unit will reduce the range significantly). It is very important that the remote unit not be placed in direct sunlight and should be protected from extreme weather. This allows you to receive an accurate outside temperature reading and weather forecast. Note: For more details on synchronization, please refer to sections entitled, “Wireless Remote Temperature Transmission” or “Transmission Troubleshooting.” Weather Forecast The main unit has a built-in barometer.
General Instructions Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel ALUMINUM-CONE SPEAKER AA BATTERY X 4 MIC BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT OFF /BEEP/ VOICE RESET ADAPTER JACK LOCK/ALMSET/TIME SET/ CALENDAR/ C/ºF º BATTERY DOOR ANT.
Buttons Under Front Panel 8. 12/24 HR/YEAR – Changes from 12-hour time to 24-hour time when setting clock or the year when setting the calendar. 9. LOCK/ALM SET/TIME SET/CALENDAR – Allows you to switch from locked to alarm set to time set to calendar set. 10.OFF/BEEP/VOICE – Switches the alarm sound from off to beep to voice. Buttons on the Base 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. REC – Records voice messages. PLAY – Plays recorded messages. ERASE – Erases recorded messages.
Setting the Clock 1. Slide the LOCK/ALMSET/TIMESET/CALENDAR switch to the TIMESET position. The clock time blinks. 2. To set the time, press the HR/MONTH and MIN/DATE buttons until the desired time appears on the display. 3. To change 12-hour time to 24-hour time, press the 12/24 HR/YEAR button. 4. Slide the LOCK/ALMSET/TIMESET/CALENDAR switch to LOCK position. Setting the Alarm 1. Slide the LOCK/ALMSET/TIMESET/CALENDAR switch to the ALMSET position. The alarm time blinks. 2.
Radio Operation 5. To automatically scan for stations with clear signals, press and hold the TUNING UP (▲) or TUNING DOWN (▼) button until the tuner begins searching for a station. The tuner will automatically stop on the next clear station. Note: The tuner automatically transmits stations in stereo if that particular station is sending a stereo signal. The STEREO icon appears on the display. Station Memory Presets 1. To turn the radio on, press RADIO ON/OFF button. 2.
Weather Forecast The main unit has a built-in barometer. The local weather forecast and weather tendency are predicted using the rate of change in atmospheric pressure based upon a norm. When you first turn on the unit, it takes 48 hours for the unit to sense and calculate the norm or the middle pressure level. After this time, the unit shows weather tendencies, but increases or decreases in barometric pressure. The icon on the unit shows what the weather tendency will be over the next six hours.
Indoor and Outdoor/Remote Temperature Readout 1. The indoor and outdoor temperatures can be displayed in either °F or °C. To select °F or °C, press the °C/°F button on the main unit or remote unit until the desired display appears. The main unit converts the temperature if the remote transmitter unit is set to a different temperature display. If the temperature exceeds or falls below the unit’s range, the LCD shows either “HI” or “LO” in place of the temperature. 2.
Transmission Troubleshooting 1. If the main unit does not receive signals within the first 10 minutes, a blank “--” appears in the OUT TEMP field on the LCD. If at any time during operation a signal is not received after five consecutive intervals, blank “--” appears. The remote unit is either too far away or there is some interference between the remote and the main unit. If this happens, bring the remote unit close to the main unit and press the RE-SYNC button.
Voice-Memo Center Up to eight personal messages can be stored in the voice-memo center. The Voice-Memo field on the LCD shows “0” until a message is recorded. 1. To record a message in the first memo position (or the next available position), press and hold the RECORD button. A beep sounds and “REC” appears on the display. Speak in a normal voice 15 inches away from the microphone above the LCD. Messages can be a maximum of 6 seconds long.
Alarm Functions Voice Alarm The voice alarm wakes you to the following sequence: 5 seconds of beeping, followed by “Good morning,” the current time, outdoor temperature, the weather report, any personal messages you have recorded and then the radio plays for one hour. If no outdoor temperature is recorded on the display, the alarm skips this function. If there are no personal messages recorded, the alarm skips this feature. 1. To select the voice alarm, slide the OFF/BEEP/VOICE switch to VOICE. 2.
General Troubleshooting Problem: It is raining outside, but the unit’s forecast shows the sunny icon. Solution: The unit measures barometric pressure changes and gives forecasts based on up or down trends over the next six hours, not what is going on at that exact time. If the unit indicates it is sunny, but it is raining outside, this means the weather will improve over the next six hours. Problem: The weather icon has been incorrect for an extended period of time.
Warranty This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below. How Long Coverage Lasts This warranty runs for 90 days from the date of original purchase. What Is Not Covered This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or use other than as intended and described in the product instruction manual, or loss or damage to batteries or removable parts. What The Sharper Image Will Do The Sharper Image will repair any defects in materials or workmanship.
