Meade Instruments Corp Personal Weather Station With Atomic Clock (RCW33W) USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 7 BATTERY INSTALLATION 8 LOW BATTERY WARNING 9 GETTING STARTED 9 PLACEMENT OF THE UNITS 10 REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURE 10 WEATHER FORECAST 10 LOST COMMUNICATION 11 TRANSMISSION COLLISION 12 WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME 12 ATOMIC CLOCK 13 TIME AND CALENDAR DISPLAY MODES 14 MANUAL SETTINGS 14 PRECAUTIONS 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 FCC STATEMENT 18 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 19 STANDARD WARR
INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Meade Atomic Wall Clock. This device combines precise time keeping with monitoring and displaying the weather conditions from one remote location. In this package you will find: • One main unit (receiver) • One remote sensor (transmitter) TS13C • One User Manual Please keep this manual handy as you use your new item. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and precautions you should know.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN UNIT FEATURES • • • • Time automatically sets to the US Atomic Clock 12 or 24 hours Time Format Jumbo time digits Day of the week displayed in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian • Weather Forecast in Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy and Heavy Rain icons • Wireless Reception of the Temperature from the Remote Sensor to the Main Unit from up to 100 feet (30 meters) away • • Indoor and Remote Temperature display Low Battery Indicators 4
FRONT/REAR VIEW A. WEATHER AND TIME IN EASY-TO READ DIGITS B. MODE button • Toggles between time modes - time with seconds and time with the day of the week • Activates clock’s manual programming mode C.
D. DOWN ( ▼) button • Decreases the parameters • Activates manual remote channel search E. BATTERY COMPARTMENT • Accommodates 2 (two) UM-3 or AA 1.5V alkaline batteries F. UNFOLDING TABLE STAND • Holds unit in upright position on a flat surface G.
• Flashes twice when battery power is low. B. BATTERY COMPARTMENT • Holds two AA-size batteries C. RESET • Resets all previous settings D. CHANNEL SWITCH • Selects the desired channel -1, 2 or 3 E. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED OPENING • Keeps the remote sensor on the wall F. °C/ °F SWITCH • Selects the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit BEFORE YOU BEGIN • We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote sensor and main unit when temperatures are above 32°F (0°C).
within the effective transmission range of 100 feet (30 meters). • The remote sensor can be placed indoors or outdoors, depending on the area where the temperature is intended to be measured. If you intend measuring outdoor elements, place remote sensor outdoors • The main unit must be placed indoors. NOTE: 1. Avoid pressing any buttons on the main unit before the remote readings are displayed. 2.
is being used. • Install 2 “AA” size alkaline batteries (not included) matching the polarities shown in the battery compartment. • • Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws. Secure the remote sensor in the desired location. MAIN UNIT • • Remove the battery compartment door. Install 2 batteries (UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V) matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. • Replace the battery compartment door.
two seconds to initiate another signal search. PLACEMENT OF THE UNITS The main unit can be placed on the wall or any flat surface indoors. The remote sensor can be placed indoors or outdoors, on a flat surface or mounted on the wall. REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURE The remote temperature information line is located next to the indoor temperature line of the main unit’s display. The wave icon is located above the OUT abbreviation indicates the reception status from the remote sensor.
NOTE: The weather forecast accuracy is approximately 70%. The main unit display shows forecasted (predicted) not current conditions. The SUNNY icon indicates clear weather, even when displayed during the night-time. LOST COMMUNICATION If the main unit display line for the remote sensor reading goes blank, press and hold DOWN (▼) button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search. If the signal still isn’t received, please make sure that: • • The remote sensor is in its proper location.
• Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and reinstall them in the same manner. Remote sensor LED indicator will flash showing transmission of the signal. • Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall them in the same manner. TRANSMISSION COLLISION Signals from the other household devices such as wireless doorbells, home security systems, and entry control, may interfere with this product or cause temporary reception interruption.
is sufficient enough to keep the clock accuracy within 1 second. • Make sure the unit is positioned at 8 feet (2 meters) distance from any interference source such as a TV, computer monitor, microwave, etc. • Within concrete wall rooms such as basements or office buildings, the received signal may be weakened. Always place the Atomic Wall Clock near the window for better reception.
TIME AND CALENDAR DISPLAY MODES The Atomic Wall Clock displays current time in two display modes – in hour-minutes-seconds format and in hour-minutes-day. The date is displayed in month-date format. MANUAL SETTINGS It is necessary to set the desired US TIME ZONE.
PRECAUTIONS This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if handled carefully. Here are a few precautions: • Do not immerse the units in water. • Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive materials. They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuits. • Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature, or humidity, which may result in malfunctions, shorter lifespan, damaged batteries, and damaged parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check here before contacting customer service.
SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Indoor Temperature Proposed operating range: 23.0°F to 122.0°F (-5°C to +50°C) Temperature resolution: 0.2°F (0.
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. Warning: Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name: Meade Instruments Corp Address: 27 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618-4209 declare that the product Product No.: RCW33W Product Name: Meade Atomic Wall Clock Manufacturer: Hideki Electronics Ltd. Address: Unit 2304-06, 23/F Riley House, 88 Lei Muk Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is warranted from manufacturing defects for one year from date of retail purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and repair. Note that online product registration is required to ensure valid warranty protection. To register your product, return completed warranty registration card enclosed.
