Weather Station with Scrolling Message Alerts Model: BAR933HG / BAR936HG

User Manual

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Heat Index... 10 Talking Clock... 10 Enable / Disable Talk Function.. 10 Using the Talk Function.. 10 Talk Volume.. 10 Message Display.. 10 Backlight... 11 Reset System.. 11 Safety and Care.. 11 Warnings... 11 Troubleshooting... 11 Specifications.. 12 About Oregon Scientific.. 12 EC-Declaration of Conformity. 13

CONTENTS

Contents.. 1 Introduction.. 1 Product Overview.. 2 Front View.. 2 Back View.. 2 LCD Display... 3 Remote Sensor (RTGR368N).. 4 Getting Started.. 5 Batteries... 5 AC Adaptor (Main Unit).. 5 Change Settings.. 5 Remote Sensor.. 5 Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor (RTGR368N). 5 Sensor Data Transmission. 6 Search for Sensor.. 6 Clock and Calendar.. 6 Radio-Controlled Clock.. 6 Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF.. 6 Set Clock... 7 Switch Clock Display.. 7 Alarms... 7 Alarm Sound... 7 Set Daily Alarm.. 7 Set Pre-Alarm... 7 Activate Alarm... 8 Snooze... 8 Barometer... 8 View Barometer Area.. 8 Select Measurement Unit.. 8 View Barometer History... 8 Set Altitude... 8 Weather Forecast... 8 Weather Forecast Icons... 8 UV Measurement.. 8 New Additional UV Features.. 9 Temperature and Humidity.. 9 View Temperature and Humidity Area. 9 Select Measurement Unit.. 9 Select Sensor Channel.. 9 Minimum / Maximum Records. 9 View Temperature and Humidity History. 9 Temperature and Humidity Trend. 10 Comfort Zone.. 10 1
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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific TM BAR933HG / BAR936HG Weather Station with Scrolling Message Alerts. This powerful device bundles time keeping, weather messaging and monitoring, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings, barometric trends and altitude adjustment, into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. In this box, you will find: Main unit Remote sensor (RTGR368N) Optional UV sensor (UVR138) 6V AC adapter Batteries
BAR933HG --- BAR933HG Main Unit + RTGR368N Remote Sensor BAR936HG --- BAR933HG Main Unit + RTGR368N Remote Sensor + UVR138 UV Sensor NOTE The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THGR228N (3-Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with this weather station. Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact your local stockist for more information. Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW
1. LCD display 2. MODE: Change settings / display 3. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity / UV readings 4. HISTORY: View historical barometer / temperature / humidity and UV readings 5. MESSAGE: View different messages 6. SNOOZE / LIGHT: Activate 8-minute snooze or backlight 7. SELECT: Switch Areas 8. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display 9. UP: Increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock 10. DOWN: Decrease setting / deactivate radiocontrolled clock 11. ALARM / : View alarm status; set alarm

BACK VIEW

1. Ventilation holes 2. Battery compartment (bottom)
3. AC adaptor socket 4. mb / inHg button (in battery compartment) 5. RESET hole (in battery compartment) 6. C / F button (in battery compartment) You can adjust the angle of the clock display as shown below:
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LCD DISPLAY

11. Low battery icon for UV sensor 12. UV exposure time for user 13. User no. (for UV Mode) or hour history for UVI / Barometric pressure reading Message Display Area
1. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast 2. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled clock; alarms; calendar 3. UVI / Barometer Area: UV Index and barometric pressure readings 4. Message Display Area: Displays general weather information and warnings 5. Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area: Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor channel number Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area

1. Message display 2. CAUTION: Appears when a warning message is displayed 3. TEMPERATURE HISTORY 4. HUMIDITY HISTORY 5. Talk function is ON 6. AC adaptor is disconnected Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area
1. RF clock reception 2. Channel number (1-5) 3. Selected area icon 4. Time / date / calendar 5. Talking Alarm is set 6. Pre-Alarm is set 7. Beep Alarm is set 8. Pre-Alarm display / Pre-Alarm setting 9. Offset time zone Barometer / UVI Area
1. Heat Index 2. Temperature trend 3. Channel number (1-5) / reception status 4. Low battery icon for remote sensor OR low battery icon for main unit when indoor data is displayed 5. Humidity trend 6. MAX / MIN temperature 7. Temperature - C / F 8. Comfort levels 9. MAX / MIN humidity 10. Humidity
1. UVI value is showing 2. UV is showing 3. Barometric pressure is showing 4. UV index level 5. Altitude / barometric pressure / UVI reading 6. SPF applied to user for UV exposure 7. User skin type for UV exposure 8. Appears when setting the altitude 9. MAX / MIN UVI 10. UV exposure time countdown has started 3
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REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR368N)

1. LCD display 2. LED status indicator
3. Ventilation duct 4. Fold-out stand
1. Signal reception 2. Time 3. Channel number 4. Temp / humidity readings 5. Low battery icon
6. Temp (C or F) 7. Humidity %
1. Wall mount 2. EU / UK radio signal format switch

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3. SEARCH button 4. C / F button 5. RESET button

SEARCH C F RESET CHANNEL

6. CHANNEL switch (1-5) 7. Battery compartment
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GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES Batteries are supplied with this product: Main unit Remote unit 4 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
CHANGE SETTINGS 1. Press SELECT to switch between Areas. indicates the selected Area.
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change. To install the main unit batteries:
2. Most Areas have alternate display options (for example, Clock / Alarm or Barometer / UVI). Press to switch MODE to switch options, or ALARM / between clock and alarm. 3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. 4. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. 5. Press MODE to confirm.

REMOTE SENSOR

This product is shipped with the RTGR368N Thermo / Hygro Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to 6 sensors (5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors and 1 UV Sensor). The THGR328N and THGR228N sensors are also compatible with this weather station. (Additional sensors are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for more information.) The RTGR368N sensor collects temperature and humidity readings, and signals from official time-keeping organizations for the radio-controlled clock. SET UP THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR (RTGR368N) 1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. 2. Insert the batteries. 3. Set the channel and radio signal format. The switches are located in the battery compartment. AC ADAPTOR (MAIN UNIT) The batteries serve as a back-up power supply. For continuous use, please install the AC adaptor at the base of the unit: SWITCH Channel OPTION If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. EU (DCF) / UK (MSF)
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. shows when batteries are low. UNIT Main Remote UV Sensor LOCATION Temperature / Humidity Area (when indoor data is displayed) Temperature / Humidity Area UVI / Barometric Pressure Area

Radio Signal Format

4. Press RESET. Then set the temperature unit. SWITCH Temp OPTION C / F
5. Close the battery compartment. shows in the Message Display Area when the AC adapter is not plugged in.
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To fold out the stand:

To use the wall mount:

CLOCK AND CALENDAR

This product tracks the time and date based on radiocontrolled signals from the RTGR368N remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter.
For best results: Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and radio signal format before you mount the sensor. Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture. Do not place the sensor more than 70 metres (230 feet) from the main (indoor) unit. Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture. Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects. Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission. RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK The time and date are automatically updated by radiocontrolled clock signals from official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England) unless you disable this feature. The signals are collected by the remote sensor (RTGR368N) whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal. Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The 2 factors: NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject to the receiving range of the main unit. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results. SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature / Humidity Area indicates the status. ICON DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching for sensors. At least 1 channel has been found. Sensor 1 is sending data. (The number shows which sensor is selected.) --- shows in Temp / Humidity Area The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries. Connection between the main unit and the sensor ) that collects RF signals ( RF signal reception ( ) icon shown in the Clock Area indicates

How these signals work together: ICON MEANING The unit has contact with the sensor and has synchronized the time. The unit has contact with the sensor but the time has not been synchronized. The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor but the time is synchronized. The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor and the time is not synchronized. The unit cannot reach the remote sensor.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature / Humidity Area. will show next to the Area. Then, simultaneously press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. To search for the UV sensor, press SELECT to navigate will show next to the to the UVI / Barometer Area. Area. Then, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries.
NOTE To force a manual search for RF clock reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor (RTGR368N) for 2 seconds. TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area. Then, press and hold DOWN on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area, then press and hold UP for 2 seconds. 6

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RF clock enabled:
ALARM SOUND The alarms can be set to sound either a beeping alarm or a talking alarm. However, the sound you choose i.e. beeping or talking will apply to both the Daily and Pre-Alarm. The beeping alarm will beep for 2 minutes and get louder and faster during this time.
RF clock disabled: The talking alarm will beep 4 times and then tell you the time for 2 minutes in the selected language. NOTE The talking alarm will only sound if the AC adaptor is being used. If the adaptor is not plugged in, the beeping alarm will sound. SET CLOCK You only need to do this if you have disabled the radiocontrolled clock, or if you are too far from a RF signal. 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area. will show next to the Area. 2. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. SET DAILY ALARM 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area. will show next to the Area. 2. Press ALARM / show at the top.) to view the alarm. (AL will
3. Select the time zone offset hour (+ / -23 hours), 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month format, month, date, and display language. 4. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. 5. Press MODE to confirm. NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. The language you select determines the weekday display, talking function and message display. NOTE If the talk function is enabled then the talk settings will follow after the display language. Please see the "Talking Clock" section for further information. SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area. show next to the Area. Press MODE to toggle between: Clock with seconds Clock with day Clock with time-zone offset Calendar will

3. Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds. 4. Select the hour, minute, talking or beep alarm. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. 5. Press ALARM / to confirm. or the Talk Alarm icon 6. The Beep Alarm icon icon will appear when the alarm is set. SET PRE-ALARM The Pre-Alarm can be set to sound 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes before the Daily Alarm. It will sound whenever the recorded temperature from Channel 1 sensor falls to 2C (35.6F) or below. For example, if you set the alarm to 7:00 AM, and the Pre-Alarm to 45 minutes, the Pre-Alarm will sound at 6:15 AM provided the outdoor temperature at Channel 1 sensor is 2C or below. 1. Set up and activate the Daily Alarm. 2. Press ALARM / to switch to Pre-Alarm view. (PRE-AL will show at the top.)

ALARMS

This product has 2 alarms: The Daily Alarm and a PreAlarm for snowy weather. The Daily Alarm can be set to go off at the same time every day. The Pre-Alarm sounds only when the Daily Alarm is activated and the recorded temperature from Channel 1 sensor falls to 2C (35.6F) or below.
3. Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds. 4. Press UP or DOWN to select 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. This is the amount of time the Pre-Alarm will sound BEFORE the Daily Alarm. The Pre-Alarm is automatically activated when you select a time. 5. Press ALARM / to confirm. 6. shows when the Pre-Alarm is set.
NOTE The Daily Alarm will NOT function until the next day if the Pre-Alarm has been triggered. Also, if you deactivate the Daily Alarm, the Pre-Alarm is automatically deactivated.
ACTIVATE ALARM Navigate to the Clock Area, then press ALARM / to switch to Daily Alarm or Pre-Alarm view. To activate or deactivate the alarm, press UP or DOWN. When the alarm time is reached, the backlight will be on for 5 seconds and crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. Press any key (except snooze) to silence the alarm. It will sound at the same time the next day. SNOOZE Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to temporarily disable the alarm , or will blink while Snooze is for 8 minutes. or on.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius. The forecast is based on barometric pressure trend readings.
The top area shows an animated icon indicating the forecasted weather. WEATHER FORECAST ICONS ICON DESCRIPTION Clear Day / Night Partly cloudy Day / Night Cloudy

BAROMETER

This product tracks fluctuations in barometric pressure to provide the weather forecast, and the current and past 24 hours barometric pressure history measurements are recorded by the main (indoor) unit. VIEW BAROMETER AREA Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area.

is NOT shown, press MODE. Snowy
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT Slide the mb / inHg switch (in the battery compartment), to change the display unit. VIEW BAROMETER HISTORY To view the last 24 hours barometric history, navigate to the Barometer Area. Then press HISTORY repeatedly to scroll through the measurements. The number shown in the HR box indicates how long ago each measurement was taken (e.g. 2 hours ago, 3 hours ago, e.t.c.). NOTE The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM. When the Channel 1 sensor records a temperature of 2C (35.6F) or lower, the RAINY icon becomes SNOWY.

UV MEASUREMENT

The UVR138 Ultra-Violet Radiation Sensor is included with the BAR986HG and is available as an optional item for the BAR933HG. The UV sensor gives you the following information at your fingertips: 10-hour Ultra-Violet Index (UVI) record. Automatic calculation of acceptable UV exposure times based on pre-set user profiles (4 users maximum). UVI Danger Alert when UV Index reaches unsafe levels.
SET ALTITUDE Set the altitude to match how far above or below sea level you are living. This ensures that the barometric pressure readings are accurate. 1. Navigate to the Barometer Area. 2. Press and hold HISTORY for 2 seconds. 3. Press UP or DOWN to set the altitude in 10-metre increments (-100m to 2500m). 4. Press HISTORY to confirm.
UV data is shown in the same area as the Barometer. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area, then press MODE to display the UV icon and data. NOTE Refer to the UVR138 User Manual for more information and see below to learn about the new additional UV features.
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NEW ADDITIONAL UV FEATURES UV EXPOSURE TIME COUNTDOWN To set the exposure time countdown you need to set the Skin Type and Sun Protection Factor (SPF) as follows: 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area, then press MODE to select the UV display.
Temperature data is given at the top, humidity is below.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT 2. Press CHANNEL to select user 1-4. 3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter the Skin Type Setting Mode of the selected user. 4. Press UP or DOWN to choose 1 of the 4 skin type settings. Then press MODE to confirm and enter the SPF Set Up Mode. 5. Press UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the SPF value. Then press MODE to confirm and enter the UV Exposure Time Count Down Setting Mode. 6. Press UP or DOWN to enable or disable countdown. Press MODE to exit the UV Exposure Time Countdown Mode and start the exposure time countdown. The remaining user UV exposure time will display and the icon will flash. 7. When the countdown has reached "0", an alarm will sound for 2 minutes. Press any button to turn the alarm off. The icon will flash for 2 minutes even if you have stopped the alarm sound. MAXIMUM / MINIMUM MEMORY FOR UVI To view the maximum and minimum memory for UVI: 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area. 2. Press MODE to select the UV display. 3. Press MEMORY to show maximum, minimum and current UVI readings. 4. Press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds to clear the UVI memory. NOTE The UV sensor must be activated before you try and set the additional features. Please refer to the UVR138 User Manual for more information. Slide the C / F switch (inside the battery compartment), to the setting you want. SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL Press CHANNEL to switch between outdoor sensors 1-5 and indoor temperature and humidity readings. indicates outdoor remote sensor channel; corresponding temperature and humidity readings are displayed. indicates indoor temperature and humidity readings are displayed. To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data will be displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY with the Temperature / Humidity Area selected.

NOTE If you select a sensor that collects only temperature data, the humidity will not be shown. MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS Press MEMORY repeatedly to view current, maximum and minimum records for the selected sensor. To clear the records, press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared
VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY HISTORY To view the last 24 hours temperature and humidity history, navigate to the Temperature or Humidity Area. Then press HISTORY repeatedly to scroll through the measurements. The number shown to the right of the display indicates how long ago each measurement was taken (e.g., 2 hours ago, 3 hours ago, etc.). Temperature history:

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

The weather station can display the following information from any of the 5 remote sensors: Current, minimum, and maximum temperatures and relative humidity percentages. Comfort level indicator and trend line (rising, falling, or steady).
Data is collected and displayed approximately every 60 seconds. VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY AREA Press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature and Humidity Area.

Humidity history:

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND The trend lines are shown next to the temperature and humidity readings. TREND TEMPERATURE RISING STEADY FALLING
ENABLE / DISABLE TALK FUNCTION To enable or disable the talk function: OR Press and hold UP and DOWN for 3 seconds. Plug or unplug the adaptor.

HUMIDITY

will appear in the bottom, right-hand corner of the LCD display when the talk function is enabled. NOTE If you are using the adaptor and want to turn the talk function OFF, then press and hold UP and DOWN for 3 seconds. USING THE TALK FUNCTION To instantly hear the current time, indoor temperature, humidity and weather forecast, press and hold SNOOZE / LIGHT for 3 seconds. To hear the time, temperature, humidity and weather forecast every hour for a set period of time i.e. 6pm to 10pm, or once every 24 hours: 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area.
COMFORT ZONE The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate is, based on current temperature and humidity measurements. ZONE WET COM DRY TEMPERATURE Any 20-25C (68-77F) Any HUMIDITY >70% 40-70% <40%
NOTE This information is shown in the Humidity Area when the current measurement is displayed. HEAT INDEX The Heat Index advises 4 levels of warning if the temperature is high. DANGER CATEGORY Extreme danger Danger Extreme Caution Caution TEMPERATURE C >54.5 40.5-54.4 32.2-40.5 26.6-32.2 F >130 105-130 90-105 80-90
2. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. 3. Press MODE to scroll through until you reach the talk setting, (it appears immediately after display language). 4. Select 1hr or 24hr broadcast, talk start-time, talk stoptime and talk volume. 5. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. 6. Press MODE to confirm. NOTE If you select the 24-hour talk function, you do not need to enter a talk stop-time. TALK VOLUME The talk function icon appears in the bottom, right-hand corner of the LCD display. ICON VOLUME LEVEL Low Medium High See "Using the Talk Function" section for how to adjust the volume.

To display the Heat Index: 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature Area. will show next to the Area. 2. Press MODE to reach the Heat Index display. 3. Press CHANNEL to select the desired channel. NOTE If the temperature is below 26C / 80F, or the desired channel is not working, the Heat Index will display "NA".

TALKING CLOCK

Your clock can keep you informed of the time, temperature, humidity and weather forecast by the press of a button or at pre-set times. NOTE To use any talking function, the AC adaptor must be connected.

MESSAGE DISPLAY

Your clock can display messages and warnings in will 5 languages. If a warning is being issued flash. To display messages: Press MESSAGE, the display box text will flash for 5 seconds and then the message will scroll across the display. 10
Heat Index Messages: MESSAGE Heat Index Possibility of heat exhaustion Strong heat: Possibility of dehydration Very strong heat: Heat exhaustion likely DEFINITION N/A 26.7C to 32.2C / 80F to 90F 32.2C to 40.5C / 90F to 105F 40.5C to 54.4C / 105F to 130F
NOTE When you press RESET, all settings will return to default value, and you will lose all stored information.

SAFETY AND CARE

Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcoholfree, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing it in a high-traffic location.
Intense heat: Strong 54.4C / 130F possibility of heat stroke or greater UV Index Messages (displays only when optional UV sensor is connected): MESSAGE UV: Apply sunscreen UV: Wear protective clothing UV: Wear sunglasses & protective clothing UV: Avoid the sun between 10AM to 4PM UV: Very strong rays stay indoors UV: Time is up DEFINITION 0-2 3-5 6-7 8-10 >= 11 Low Medium High Very high

WARNINGS

This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from those specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs of the product. Observe the following guidelines: Never immerse the product in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the product. Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Do not tamper with the internal components. Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types. Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product. Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time. Do not scratch the LCD display.

Extremely high Max. exposure time to sun is up
Weather Forecast Messages: Forecast: Sunny enjoy your day Forecast: Partly cloudy Forecast: Cloudy Forecast: Rainy don't forget your umbrella Forecast: Snowy Weather Warnings (based on Channel 1 sensor's data): MESSAGE Freeze Alert: Wrap pipes & cover your vegetation Ice Alert: Possibility of black ice when driving Fog Alert: Possibility of poor visibility when driving DEFINITION Dew Point & Current Temperature <= 0C / 32F -2 to 3C (28.4 to 37.4F) Temperature - Dew Point < 5F / -15C
NOTE The technical specification of this product and contents of this user guide are subject to change without notice. Images not drawn to scale.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM SYMPTOM Barometer Strange readings Calendar Clock Strange date / month Cannot adjust clock Cannot autosynch REMEDY Set altitude / unit ( 8) Change language ( 7) Disable radiocontrolled clock ( 6) 1. Adjust batteries ( 5) 2. Press RESET ( 11) 3. Manually activate radio-controlled clock ( 6) Temp Shows "LLL" or "HHH" No talking function Cannot locate remote sensor Temperature is outof-range Connect to AC adaptor ( 5) Check batteries ( 5)
NOTE To change the display language, see "Set Clock" section.

BACKLIGHT

Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 5 seconds. Talk function Remote sensor

RESET SYSTEM

The RESET button is located at the bottom of the unit. Press RESET when you change the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving as expected (for example, you are unable to establish radio frequency link with remote unit or radio-controlled clock).

SPECIFICATIONS

Main Unit Dimensions LxWxH Weight 295 x 86 x 110 mm (11.61 x 3.39 x 4.33 inches) 386 grams (0.85 lbs) without battery
Daily & Pre-Alarm; 2-minute crescendo beep or talk alarm

Snooze Power Main Unit

8-minute snooze
Remote Unit Dimensions LxWxH Weight 70 x 24.5 x 116 mm (2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches) 114 grams (0.25 lbs) without battery C or F -5C to 50C (23F to 122F) -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F) 0.1C (0.2F) 20C to 25C (68F to 77F) Min / Max

Power adapter Batteries

6V AC adapter 4 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
Thermo / Hygro Remote Unit Batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Temperature Unit Indoor Range Outdoor Range Resolution Comfort Memory Relative Humidity Indoor Range Outdoor Range Resolution Comfort Memory Barometer Unit Resolution Altitude Weather Display
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

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25% to 95% 25% to 100% 1% 40% to 70% Min / max mb / hPa or inHg 1 mb (0.03 inHg) -100 to 2500 metres (-328 to 2734 feet) Sunny (day / night), partly cloudy (day / night), cloudy, rainy, snowy
Remote Unit (RTGR368N) RF frequency Range Transmission Channel No. Unit Radio-Controlled Clock Synchronization Clock Display Hour Format Calendar Day of the Week in 1 of 5 Languages (E, G, F, I, S) Auto or disabled HH:MM:SS 12hr AM / PM (MSF format) 24hr (DCF format) DD / MM or MM / DD; 433 MHz Up to 70 metres (230 feet) with no obstructions Approx. every 1 minute 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 C or F
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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product contains the approved transmitter module that complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as intended and the following standards have been applied: Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard EN 60950-1 : 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standards ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1) : 2002-08 Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standards ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver1.1.1) : 2000-09 Additional information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC, the EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EC and carries the CE marking accordingly.
Carmelo Cubito Agrate Brianza (MI) / Italy January 2004 Manufacturer's EU R&TTE Representative
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED All EC countries, Switzerland CH and Norway N
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Talking Weather Station (TBC) Model: BAR933HG / BAR936HG USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Contents 1 Introduction 3 Product Overview 4 Front View 4 Back View 5 LCD Display 6 Remote Sensor (RTGR368N).. 8 Getting Started 10 Batteries 10 AC Adaptor (Main Unit) 10 Change Settings 11 Remote Sensor 11 Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor (RTGR368N). 12 Sensor Data Transmission.. 13 Search for Sensor 13 Clock and Calendar 13 Radio-Controlled Clock 14 Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF.. 15 Set Clock 15 Switch Clock Display 15 1
Alarms 16 Alarm Sound 16 Set Daily Alarm 16 Set Pre-Alarm 16 Activate Alarm 17 Snooze 17 Barometer 17 View Barometer Area 17 Select Measurement Unit 17 View Barometer History 17 Set Altitude 18 Weather Forecast 18 Weather Forecast Icons 18 UV Measurement 19 New Additional UV Features..19 Temperature and Humidity 20 View Temperature and Humidity Area.20 Select Measurement Unit 20 Select Sensor Channel 20 Minimum / Maximum Records..21 View Temperature and Humidity History.21 Temperature and Humidity Trend..21 Comfort Zone Fel! Bokmrket r inte definierat. Heat Index 22 Talking Clock 22 Enable / Disable Talk Function..23 Using the Talk Function 23 Talk Volume 23 Message Display 24
Backlight 25 Reset System 25 Safety and Care 25 Warnings 25 Troubleshooting 26 Specifications 26 About Oregon Scientific 28 EC-Declarations of Conformity.. 28 <<CONTENTS TO BE AMENDED ON FINAL DRAFT

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific BAR933HG / BAR936HG Talking Weather Station (TBC). This powerful device bundles time keeping, weather messaging and monitoring, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings, barometric trends and altitude adjustment, into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. In this box, you will find: Main unit Remote sensor (RTGR368N) Optional UV sensor (UVR138) 6V AC adapter Batteries
Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know.
BAR933HG --- BAR933HG Main Unit + RTGR368N Remote Sensor BAR936HG --- BAR936HG Main Unit + RTGR368N Remote Sensor + UVR138 UV Sensor NOTE The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THGR228N (3Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with this weather station. Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact your local stockist for more information.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW
LCD display MODE: Change settings / display MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity / UV readings 4. HISTORY: View historical barometer / temperature / humidity and UV readings 5. MESSAGE: View different messages 6. SNOOZE / LIGHT: Activate 8-minute snooze or backlight 7. SELECT: Switch Areas 8. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display 9. UP: Increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock 10. DOWN: Decrease setting / deactivate radiocontrolled clock 11. ALARM / : View alarm status; set alarm

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BACK VIEW

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Ventilation holes Battery compartment (bottom) AC adaptor socket mb / inHg button (in battery compartment) RESET hole (in battery compartment) C / F button (in battery compartment)
You can adjust the angle of the clock display as shown below:

LCD DISPLAY

Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area

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Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled clock; alarms; calendar UVI / Barometer Area: UV Index and barometric pressure readings Message Display Area: Displays general weather information and warnings Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area: Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor channel number
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RF clock reception Channel number (1-5) Selected area icon Time / date / calendar Talking Alarm is set Pre-Alarm is set Beep Alarm is set Pre-Alarm display / Pre-Alarm setting Offset time zone

Barometer / UVI Area

Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area
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UVI value is showing UV is showing Barometric pressure is showing UV index level Altitude / barometric pressure / UVI reading SPF applied to user for UV exposure User skin type for UV exposure Appears when setting the altitude MAX / MIN UVI UV exposure time countdown has started Low battery icon for UV sensor UV exposure time for user User no. (for UV Mode) or hour history for UVI / Barometric pressure reading

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Heat Index Temperature trend Channel number (1-5) / reception status Low battery icon for remote sensor OR low battery icon for main unit when indoor data is displayed 5. Humidity trend 6. MAX / MIN temperature 7. Temperature C / F 8. Comfort levels 9. MAX / MIN humidity 10. Humidity

Message Display Area

REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR368N)
Message display CAUTION: Appears when a warning message is displayed TEMPERATURE HISTORY HUMIDITY HISTORY Voice message is ON AC adaptor is disconnected

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LCD display LED status indicator Ventilation duct Fold-out stand

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Signal reception Time Channel number Temp / humidity readings Low battery icon Temp (C or F) Humidity %

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Wall mount EU / UK radio signal format switch SEARCH button C / F button RESET button CHANNEL switch (1-5) Battery compartment

GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES Batteries are supplied with this product: Main unit Remote unit 4 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
shows when batteries are low. UNIT Main Remote UV Sensor LOCATION Temperature / Humidity Area (when indoor data is displayed) Temperature / Humidity Area UVI / Barometric Pressure Area
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change. To install the main unit batteries:
AC ADAPTOR (MAIN UNIT) The batteries serve as a back-up power supply. For continuous use, please install the AC adaptor at the base of the unit:
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. 10 shows in the Message Display Area when the AC adapter is not plugged in.

CHANGE SETTINGS 1. Press SELECT to switch between Areas. indicates the selected Area.

REMOTE SENSOR

This product is shipped with the RTGR368N Thermo / Hygro Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to 6 sensors (5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors and 1 UV Sensor). The THGR328N and THGR228N sensors are also compatible with this weather station. (Additional sensors are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for more information.) The RTGR368N sensor collects temperature and humidity readings, and signals from official time-keeping organizations for the radio-controlled clock.

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Most Areas have alternate display options (for example, Clock / Alarm or Barometer / UVI). Press MODE to switch options, or ALARM / to switch between clock and alarm. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. Press MODE to confirm.
SET UP THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR (RTGR368N) 1. 2. 3. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. Insert the batteries. Set the channel and radio signal format. The switches are located in the battery compartment. OPTION If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. EU (DCF) / UK (MSF)

To fold out the stand:

To use the wall mount:

SWITCH Channel

Radio Signal Format 4.
Press RESET. Then set the temperature unit. OPTION C / F

SWITCH Temp 5.

Close the battery compartment.
For best results: Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and radio signal format before you mount the sensor. Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture. Do not place the sensor more than 70 metres (230 feet) from the main (indoor) unit. Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture. Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects. Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission. NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject to the receiving range of the main unit. 12
SEARCH FOR SENSOR You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results. SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature / Humidity Area indicates the status. ICON DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching for sensors. At least 1 channel has been found. Sensor 1 is sending data. (The number shows which sensor is selected.) --- shows in Temp / Humidity Area The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries. To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature / Humidity Area. will show next to the Area. Then, simultaneously press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. To search for the UV sensor, press SELECT to navigate to the UVI / Barometer Area. will show next to the Area. Then, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries.

CLOCK AND CALENDAR

This product tracks the time and date based on radiocontrolled signals from the RTGR368N remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter.
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK The time and date are automatically updated by radiocontrolled clock signals from official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England) unless you disable this feature. The signals are collected by the remote sensor (RTGR368N) whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal. Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking.
How these signals work together: ICON MEANING The unit has contact with the sensor and has synchronized the time. The unit has contact with the sensor but the time has not been synchronized. The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor but the time is synchronized. The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor and the time is not synchronized. The unit cannot reach the remote sensor.

The factors:

icon shown in the Clock Area indicates 2
Connection between the main unit and the sensor that collects RF signals ( RF signal reception ( ) )
NOTE To force a manual search for RF clock reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor (RTGR368N) for 2 seconds.
TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area. Then, press and hold DOWN on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area, then press and hold UP for 2 seconds. RF clock enabled:
Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. Select the time zone offset hour (+ / -23 hours), 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month format, month, date, and display language. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press MODE to confirm.
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. The language you select determines the weekday display, talking function and message display. NOTE If the talk function is enabled then the talk settings will follow after the display language. Please see the Talking Clock section for further information.

RF clock disabled:

SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area. show next to the Area. Press MODE to toggle between: will
SET CLOCK You only need to do this if you have disabled the radiocontrolled clock, or if you are too far from a RF signal. 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area. will show next to the Area. 15
Clock with seconds Clock with day Clock with time-zone offset Calendar

ALARMS

This product has 2 alarms: The Daily Alarm and a PreAlarm for snowy weather. The Daily Alarm can be set to go off at the same time every day. The Pre-Alarm sounds only when the Daily Alarm is activated and the recorded temperature from Channel 1 sensor falls to 2C (35.6F) or below. ALARM SOUND The alarms can be set to sound either a beeping alarm or a talking alarm. However, the sound you choose i.e. beeping or talking will apply to both the Daily and PreAlarm. The beeping alarm will beep for 2 minutes and get louder and faster during this time. The talking alarm will beep 4 times and then tell you the time for 2 minutes in the selected language. NOTE The talking alarm will only sound if the AC adaptor is being used. If the adaptor is not plugged in, the beeping alarm will sound. SET DAILY ALARM 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area. will show next to the Area.

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Press ALARM / to view the alarm. (AL will show at the top.) Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds. Select the hour, minute, talking or beep alarm. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. Press ALARM / to confirm. The Beep Alarm icon or the Talk Alarm icon will appear when the alarm is set.
SET PRE-ALARM The Pre-Alarm can be set to sound 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes before the Daily Alarm. It will sound whenever the recorded temperature from Channel 1 sensor falls to 2C (35.6F) or below. For example, if you set the alarm to 7:00 AM, and the Pre-Alarm to 45 minutes, the Pre-Alarm will sound at 6:15 AM provided the outdoor temperature at Channel 1 sensor is 2C or below. 1. 2. 3. 4. Set up and activate the Daily Alarm. Press ALARM / to switch to Pre-Alarm view. (PRE-AL will show at the top.) Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds. Press UP or DOWN to select 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. This is the amount of time the Pre-Alarm will sound BEFORE the Daily Alarm. The Pre-Alarm is automatically activated when you select a time.
Press ALARM / to confirm. shows when the Pre-Alarm is set.

BAROMETER

This product tracks fluctuations in barometric pressure to provide the weather forecast, and the current and past 24 hours barometric pressure history measurements are recorded by the main (indoor) unit. VIEW BAROMETER AREA Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area.

NOTE The Daily Alarm will NOT function until the next day if the Pre-Alarm has been triggered. Also, if you deactivate the Daily Alarm, the Pre-Alarm is automatically deactivated. ACTIVATE ALARM Navigate to the Clock Area, then press ALARM / to switch to Daily Alarm or Pre-Alarm view. To activate or deactivate the alarm, press UP or DOWN. When the alarm time is reached, the backlight will be on for 5 seconds and crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. Press any key (except snooze) to silence the alarm. It will sound at the same time the next day. SNOOZE Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. Snooze is on. , or
is NOT shown, press MODE.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT Slide the mb / inHg switch (in the battery compartment), to change the display unit. VIEW BAROMETER HISTORY To view the last 24 hours barometric history, navigate to the Barometer Area. Then press HISTORY repeatedly to scroll through the measurements. The number shown in the HR box indicates how long ago each measurement was taken (e.g. 2 hours ago, 3 hours ago, e.t.c.).

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The top area shows an animated icon indicating the forecasted weather. <<New graphic required, see product sample for correct graphic - Highlight HR box>> SET ALTITUDE Set the altitude to match how far above or below sea level you are living. This ensures that the barometric pressure readings are accurate. 1. 2. 3. 4. Navigate to the Barometer Area. Press and hold HISTORY for 2 seconds. Press UP or DOWN to set the altitude in 10-metre increments (-100m to 2500m). Press HISTORY to confirm. WEATHER FORECAST ICONS ICON DESCRIPTION Clear Day / Night Partly cloudy Day / Night Cloudy

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius. The forecast is based on barometric pressure trend readings.
NOTE The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM. When the Channel 1 sensor records a temperature of
2C (35.6F) or lower, the RAINY icon becomes SNOWY.
To set the exposure time countdown you need to set the Skin Type and Sun Protection Factor (SPF) as follows: 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area, then press MODE to select the UV display.

UV MEASUREMENT

The UVR138 Ultra-Violet Radiation Sensor is included with the BAR986HG and is available as an optional item for the BAR933HG. The UV sensor gives you the following information at your fingertips: 10-hour Ultra-Violet Index (UVI) record. Automatic calculation of acceptable UV exposure times based on pre-set user profiles (4 users maximum). UVI Danger Alert when UV Index reaches unsafe levels. 2. 3. 4.

5. UV data is shown in the same area as the Barometer. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area, then press MODE to display the UV icon and data. 6.
NOTE Refer to the UVR138 User Manual for more information and see below to learn about the new additional UV features. NEW ADDITIONAL UV FEATURES UV EXPOSURE TIME COUNTDOWN 7.
<<New graphic required, see product sample for correct graphic>> Press CHANNEL to select user 1-4. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter the Skin Type Setting Mode of the selected user. Press UP or DOWN to choose 1 of the 4 skin type settings. Then press MODE to confirm and enter the SPF Set Up Mode. Press UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the SPF value. Then press MODE to confirm and enter the UV Exposure Time Count Down Setting Mode. Press UP or DOWN to enable or disable countdown. Press MODE to exit the User Remaining Exposure Time Display Mode and start the exposure time countdown. The remaining user UV exposure time will display and the icon will flash. When the countdown has reached 0, an alarm will sound for 2 minutes. Press any button to turn the alarm off. The icon will flash for 2 minutes even if you have stopped the alarm sound.
VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY AREA MAXIMUM / MINIMUM MEMORY FOR UVI To view the maximum and minimum memory for UVI: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area. Press MODE to select the UV display. Press MEMORY to show maximum, minimum and current UVI readings. Press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds to clear the UVI memory. Press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature and Humidity Area. Temperature data is given at the top, humidity is below.
NOTE The UV sensor must be activated before you try and set the additional features. Please refer to the UVR138 User Manual for more information. SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

The weather station can display the following information from any of the 5 remote sensors: Current, minimum, and maximum temperatures and relative humidity percentages. Comfort level indicator and trend line (rising, falling, or steady).
Slide the C / F switch (inside the battery compartment), to the setting you want. SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL Press CHANNEL to switch between outdoor sensors 1-5 and indoor temperature and humidity readings. indicates outdoor remote sensor channel; corresponding temperature and humidity readings are displayed. indicates indoor temperature and humidity readings are displayed. 20

Data is collected and displayed approximately every 60 seconds.
To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensors data will be displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY with the Temperature / Humidity Area selected.

Temperature history:

Humidity history: NOTE If you select a sensor that collects only temperature data, the humidity will not be shown. MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS Press MEMORY repeatedly to view current, maximum and minimum records for the selected sensor. To clear the records, press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND The trend lines are shown next to the temperature and humidity readings. TREND TEMPERATURE VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY HISTORY To view the last 24 hours temperature and humidity history, navigate to the Temperature or Humidity Area. Then press HISTORY repeatedly to scroll through the measurements. The number shown to the right of the display indicates how long ago each measurement was taken (e.g., 2 hours ago, 3 hours ago, etc.). HUMIDITY RISING STEADY FALLING
COMFORT ZONE The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate is, based on current temperature and humidity measurements. ZONE WET COM DRY TEMPERATURE Any 20-25C (68-77F) Any HUMIDITY >70% 40-70% <40%

Caution

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To display the Heat Index: 1. 2. 3. Press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature Area. will show next to the Area. Press MODE to reach the Heat Index display. Press CHANNEL to select the desired channel.
NOTE If the temperature is below 26C / 80F, or the desired channel is not working, the Heat Index will display NA.
NOTE This information is shown in the Humidity Area when the current measurement is displayed. HEAT INDEX The Heat Index advises 4 levels of warning if the temperature is high. DANGER CATEGORY Extreme danger Danger Extreme Caution TEMPERATURE C >54.5 40.5-54.4 32.2-40.5 F >130 105-130 90-105 22

TALKING CLOCK

Your clock can keep you informed of the time, temperature, humidity and weather forecast by the press of a button or at pre-set times. NOTE To use any talking function, the AC adaptor must be connected.
ENABLE / DISABLE TALK FUNCTION To enable or disable the talk function: OR Plug or unplug the adaptor. Press and hold UP and DOWN for 3 seconds.

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Press MODE to scroll through until you reach the talk setting, (it appears immediately after display language). Select 1hr or 24hr broadcast, talk start-time, talk stop-time and talk volume. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press MODE to confirm.

will appear in the bottom, right-hand corner of the LCD display when the talk function is enabled. NOTE If you are using the adaptor and want to turn the talk function OFF, then press and hold UP and DOWN for 3 seconds. USING THE TALK FUNCTION To instantly hear the current time, indoor temperature, humidity and weather forecast, press and hold SNOOZE / LIGHT for 3 seconds. To hear the time, temperature, humidity and weather forecast every hour for a set period of time i.e. 6pm to 10pm, or once every 24 hours: 1. 2. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
NOTE If you select the 24-hour talk function, you do not need to enter a talk stop-time. TALK VOLUME The talk function icon appears in the bottom, right-hand corner of the LCD display. ICON VOLUME LEVEL Low Medium High
See Using the Talk Function section for how to adjust the volume.

MESSAGE DISPLAY

Your clock can display messages and warnings in 5 languages. If a warning is being issued will flash. To display messages: Press MESSAGE, the display box text will flash for 5 seconds and then the message will scroll across the display. Heat Index Messages: MESSAGE Heat Index Possibility of heat exhaustion Strong heat: Possibility of dehydration Very strong heat: Heat exhaustion likely Intense heat: Strong possibility of heat stroke DEFINITION N/A 26.7C to 32.2C / 80F to 90F 32.2C to 40.5C / 90F to 105F 40.5C to 54.4C / 105F to 130F 54.4C / 130F or greater
UV Index Messages (displays only when optional UV sensor is connected): MESSAGE UV: Apply sunscreen UV: Wear protective clothing UV: Wear sunglasses & protective clothing UV: Avoid the sun between 10AM to 4PM UV: Very strong rays stay indoors UV: Time is up DEFINITION 0-2 Low 3-5 Medium 6-7 High 8-10 >= 11 Very high Extremely high
Max. exposure time to sun is up
Weather Forecast Messages: Forecast: Sunny enjoy your day Forecast: Partly cloudy Forecast: Cloudy Forecast: Rainy don't forget your umbrella Forecast: Snowy
Weather Warnings (based on Channel 1 sensors data): MESSAGE Freeze Alert: Wrap pipes & cover your vegetation Ice Alert: Possibility of black ice when driving Fog Alert: Possibility of poor visibility when driving DEFINITION Dew Point & Current Temperature <= 0C / 32F -2 to 3C (28.4 to 37.4C) Temperature - Dew Point < 5F / -15C

SAFETY AND CARE

Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcoholfree, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing it in a high-traffic location.

WARNINGS

This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from those specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs of the product. Observe the following guidelines: Never immerse the product in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the product. Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Do not tamper with the internal components. Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types. Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product. Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time. Do not scratch the LCD display.
NOTE To change the display language, see Set Clock section.

BACKLIGHT

Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 5 seconds.

RESET SYSTEM

The RESET button is located at the bottom of the unit. Press RESET when you change the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving as expected (for example, you are unable to establish radio frequency link with remote unit or radio-controlled clock). NOTE When you press RESET, all settings will return to default value, and you will lose all stored information.
NOTE The technical specification of this product and contents of this user guide are subject to change without notice. Images not drawn to scale. 25

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM Barometer Calendar Clock SYMPTOM Strange readings Strange date / month Cannot adjust clock Cannot autosynch REMEDY Set altitude / unit (>) Change language (>) Disable radiocontrolled clock (->) 1. Adjust batteries (->) 2. Press RESET (>) 3. Manually activate radio-controlled clock (->) Temperature is outof-range (->) Connect to AC adaptor (->) Check batteries (->)

SPECIFICATIONS

Main Unit Dimensions LxWxH Weight 295 x 86 x 110 mm (11.61 x 3.39 x 4.33 inches) 386 grams (0.85 lbs) without battery
Remote Unit Dimensions LxWxH Weight
70 x 24.5 x 116 mm (2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches) 114 grams (0.25 lbs) without battery C or F -5C to 50C (23F to 122F) -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F) 0.1C (0.2F) 20C to 25C (68F to 77F) Min / Max
Temperature Unit Indoor Range Outdoor Range Resolution Comfort Memory Relative Humidity Indoor Range Outdoor Range Resolution Comfort Memory 26
Temp Talk function Remote sensor
Shows LLL or HHH No talking function Cannot locate remote sensor
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25% to 95% 25% to 100% 1% 40% to 70% Min / max
Barometer Unit Range Resolution Altitude Weather Display
mb / hPa or inHg 500 to 1050 mb (20.67 to 31.01 inHg) 1 mb (0.03 inHg) -100 to 2500 metres (-328 to 2734 feet) Sunny (day / night), partly cloudy (day / night), cloudy, rainy, snowy
Power Main Unit Power adapter Batteries
6V AC adapter 4 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
Thermo / Hygro Remote Unit Batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance.
Remote Unit (RTGR368N) RF frequency 433 MHz Range Up to 70 metres (230 feet) with no obstructions Transmission Approx. every 1 minute Channel No. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Unit C or F Radio-Controlled Clock Synchronization Clock Display Hour Format Calendar Day of the Week in 1 of 5 Languages Alarm
Auto or disabled HH:MM:SS 12hr AM / PM (MSF format) 24hr (DCF format) DD/MM or MM/DD; (E, G, F, I, S) Daily & Pre-Alarm; 2-minute crescendo beep or talk alarm 8-minute snooze 27

Snooze

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EC-DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This product contains the approved transmitter module that complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as intended and the following standards have been applied: Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard EN 60950: 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standards ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1): 2002-08 Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standards ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver1.1.1): 2000-09

Additional information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC, the EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EC and carries the CE marking accordingly.
Carmelo Cubito Agrate Brianza (MI) / Italy January 2004 Manufacturers EU R&TTE Representative
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED All EC countries, Switzerland and Norway
Talking Weather Station (TBC) Model: BAR933HG / BAR936HG User Manual