La Crosse Technology 308-1451h - Manual (Page 2)

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Features
 Forecast icons change with barometric pressure (Snow, Sun, Partial Sun, Clouds and Rain)
 Advanced Hunter icon reacts to changes in outdoor temperature
 Barometric pressure with 12 hour history graph (inHg or hPa)
 Atomic 12/24 hour time and calendar: day, month, date (manual set option)
 Sun rise/set, moon phase for 250 pre-selected US cities
 Indoor temperature (ºF/ºC)
 Indoor humidity (%RH)
 Outdoor temperature (ºF/ºC)
 Outdoor humidity (%RH)
 Temperature and frost alarm icons
 Time alarm with snooze
 Indoor comfort level icon
 Temperature and humidity trend arrows
 Blue LED backlight
 Low battery indicators
 Monitor up to 3 separate sensors (sold separately)
Install Batteries in the Forecast Station & TX142TH Sensor
Forecast Station:
1. Remove battery cover. Slide tab to the right and pull out to remove battery
cover.
2. Install three new AA batteries according to the polarity
markings.
 Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
 Do Not Mix Alkaline, Lithium, Standard or Rechargeable
Batteries
Outdoor Sensor:
1. Slide the battery cover down, then lift off the front of the TX142TH sensor.
Note: Be careful not to break the tabs on the battery cover.
2. Confirm the channel selector switch is on channel 1.
3. Insert two new AA batteries into the sensor.
Observe the correct polarity (see marking inside battery compartment).
4. Keep sensor 5-10 ft. from the forecast station during setup.
5. After 15 minutes, if the outdoor temperature shows on the forecast station, move the
outdoor sensor outside to a shaded location within range of the forecast station.
Function Buttons (on back of forecast station)
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DST
On
Program Menu (sets time, calendar, 12/24 hour time, °F/°C, and WWVB reception)
The SET button will moves through the items in the program menu. The
+ or - button will change these values.
 WWVB reception ON or OFF
 Time Zone (Seven Time Zones)
 Daylight Saving Indicator
 12/24 hour time format
 Fahrenheit/Celsius selection
 Manual time set (Hour, Minutes, Seconds)
 Calendar set (Year, Month, Date)
WWVB Time Reception
The WWVB time reception defaults to ON. To turn the WWVB reception OFF:
1. Hold the SET button for 5 seconds.
2. WWVB and ON will flash in the time display.
3. Press and release the + or - button to turn this OFF.
4. Confirm with the SET button and move to the Time Zone.
Time Zone
This station offers seven time zones listed in letter format (default is EST):
1. EST will flash next to the date.
2. Press and release the + or - button to select a different Time Zone.
3. Confirm with the SET button and move to Daylight Saving Indicator.
DST Indicator
DST will default to the ON position as most of the country observes the DST change. The DST indicator should
stay on all year so the forecast station knows when to switch into or out of daylight saving time. If you live in an
area does not observe the DST change, switch this to the OFF position.
1. DST and ON will flash in the time display.
2. Press and release the + or - button to turn DST to OFF.
3. Confirm with the SET button and move to 12/24 hour time format.
12/24 Hour Time Format
The time may be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour format. Default is 12-hour time.
Note: When in 12-hour format AM or PM will show in front of the hour.
1. 12Hr will flash in the time display.
2. Press and release the + or - button to select 24-hour time.
3. Confirm with the SET button and move to Fahrenheit/Celsius.
Fahrenheit/Celsius
Select the temperature to display in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Default is Fahrenheit.
1. °F will flash in the time display.
2. Press and release the + or - button to select Celsius.
3. Confirm with the SET button and move to Set Time.
WWVB
On
TIME ZONE
EST
12Hr
°F
SET