FAQ
Table Of Contents
- 616-1410 & 616-12667FAQS
- CONTENTS
- BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries?
- HARDWARE: Sensors and Clock
- What are the power requirements for this clock?
- SETUP: How do I setup my clocks?
- MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensor?
- Where to I place my clock?
- TIME: Does this clock have Atomic Time?
- How do I manually set the time?
- How Many Time Zones are available?
- What are the Daylight Saving Time (DST) Settings?
- WEEKDAY: How do I correct the day of the week?
- Does this clock have 12 hour and 24 hour time options?
- Does this clock have a backlight?
- WHAT IS Auto Dim backlight?
- Where did my calendar go?
- How do I set my Time alarm?
- What are my Projection Options?
- Can I change the brightness of the projection?
- Can I change the Orientation of the Projection?
- Why doesn’t the temperature/humidity readings on my clock match the Weather report?
- What does a reading of “HI” or “LO” mean?
- What does “NO” mean?
- Why does my Temperature readings come and go?
- What is Distance | Resistance | Interference?
- Can I change batteries in my sensors without losing data?
- FACTORY RESET: How do I factory reset my clock?
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Try this:
• Bring your sensor within 10 feet of your clock and make sure it is connected to the clock.
• After 15 minutes move the sensor into the next room with a wall between the sensor and the
clock for 1 hour.
• If there is no loss of signal in that hour, move the sensor just outside.
• Continue moving the sensor back to its original location.
• If you lose connection, look for sources of interference.
WHAT IS DISTANCE | RESISTANCE | INTERFERENCE?
Distance:
• The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330 feet (100 meters) between each
sensor and your clock.
• Consider the signal path from your clock to each sensor as a straight line.
• Consider the distance the clock is from other electronics in the home.
Resistance:
• Each obstacle: walls, windows, vegetation, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects will
reduce the effective signal range by about one-half.
• Mounting your sensors on a metal fence can significantly reduce the effective signal range.
Interference:
• Consider electronics in the signal path between the sensors and your clock.
• Simple relocation of the sensors or the clock may correct an interference issue.
• Windows can reflect the radio signal.
• Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
• Stucco held to the wall by a metal mesh will cause interference.
• Transmitting antennas from: ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports, military
bases, etc. may cause interference.
• Electrical wires, utilities, cables, etc. may create interference if too close.
CAN I CHANGE BATTERIES IN MY SENSORS WITHOUT LOSING DATA?
We designed this clock for convenience, so that a simple change of batteries does not lose
data or require you to power down your clock.
• When Battery Indicator shows in the Outdoor Sensor area, replace batteries in your Outdoor
Sensor.
• Then hold the + button and your clock will search for your sensor.
• When changing the batteries in the color clock, continue using the power cord. After
replacing the batteries, no other action is needed. The batteries in the clock only maintain
time/date in the event of a power outage.