Velleman WS8710N - Manual (Page 3)

WS8710N 3 VELLEMAN®
ENGLISH
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to
a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling
service. Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing VELLEMAN ® ! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the
device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer. Refer to the Velleman ® Service and
Quality Warranty on the final pages of this manual.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not
accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
2. Preparation
Open the battery compartment of the transmitter and insert 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries. Select the channel using the CH
button (choose a separate channel for each transmitter, choose channel 1 if you are only using one transmitter). Close
the battery compartment.
Open the battery compartment of the weather station and insert 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries. Close the battery
compartment. Now, select the channel on the weather station using the CHANNEL button at the back. You can select
to display only one channel at the time or all channels successively ( ).
Choose an appropriate installation spot for both the weather station and the transmitter(s). Make sure to install the
weather station and the transmitter within 30m (100 ft) of each other. Note that obstructions and interferences may
affect the range.
3. Functions
RCC Receiving Mode
The weather station goes into RCC receiving mode after inserting the batteries or after a reset. The system will
automatically enter RCC receiving mode every day on 03:00, 04:00, 05:00 and 06:00, and will be activated for ten
minutes. Hold DOWN pressed for two seconds to manually enter the receiving mode and press the DOWN button to
exit the mode. The LCD will display the DST icon once the signal has been received. The reception will be aborted if the
alarm rings and resumed once the alarm is switched off.
Manual Time Setting
Hold TIME SET pressed for two seconds to enter the time setting mode. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to
sequentially set the year, month, day, language, 12/24h mode, hours, minutes and time zone shift. Press TIME SET to
confirm your setting.
Alarm Setting
Press the ALARM button to display AL1 or AL2. Hold the ALARM pressed for two seconds to enter the alarm setting
mode. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to sequentially set the hours and minutes. Press ALARM to confirm your
setting. Activate AL1 or AL2 or both by pressing the DOWN button. Activate the snooze function with the SNOOZE
button and switch off the alarm with the ALARM button.
City Location Setting
Hold the LOCATION button pressed to enter the city setting mode. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select your city
according to the city code. Refer to the city code table on page 2. Confirm your setting with the LOCATION button.
Sunrise/Sunset and Moon Phase
This weather station will automatically calculate and display the sunrise, sunset according to the selected city. The
moon phase is calculated every day according to the calendar.
Temperature and Humidity Measurement