Oregon Scientific JM889 User manual

Oregon ScientificTM JUMBO RF CLOCK

with Indoor Thermometer

(JM889/JM889U)

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ........................................................................ 2

Key features ....................................................................... 2

Front view ........................................................................ 2

Back view ........................................................................ 3

LCD display symbols ....................................................... 3

Safety and care instructions ............................................. 4

Safety precautions ........................................................... 4

Caring for your product .................................................... 4

Getting started ................................................................... 4

Unpacking the product..................................................... 4

Batteries .......................................................................... 5

Placement of unit ............................................................. 5

Indoor temperature display .............................................. 6

Toggling between seconds/day-of-week display ............. 6

Radio reception .................................................................. 6

Radio reception description ............................................. 6

Enabling/disabling radio reception................................... 7

To set the clock manually ................................................. 7

Language options ............................................................ 8

Alarm functions.................................................................. 8

Basic functions ................................................................ 8

Displaying alarm time ...................................................... 8

Adjusting the alarm time .................................................. 9

Activating / deactivating the alarm ................................... 9

Reset hole ........................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting guide .................................................... 10

Specifications................................................................... 11

Warnings........................................................................... 11

Additional resources ....................................................... 12

EC-Declaration of conformity.......................................... 12

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Jumbo RF

ClockwithIndoorThermometerasyourproductofchoice.This

device is designed to give you many years of reliable service,

including the following conveniences:

• Radio-Controlled Calendar Clock*

• Indoor Temperature Display

• Daily Alarm

*Automaticallysynchronizesthecurrenttimeanddatewhen

itisbroughtwithinrangeoftheradiosignalMSF60generated

fromRugby,England(modelJM889U)orDCF77generated

fromFrankfurt,GermanyforCentralEurope(modelJM889).

Inadditiontoprovidingstep-by-stepinstructionsforthisproduct,

this manual contains important safety and care information.

Readthemanualthoroughly,andkeepitinasafeplaceincase

you need to refer to it.

KEY FEATURES

1. Main LCD Display

Displays current time and RF signal reception indication

2. Seconds/Day-of-Week Display

Can select between seconds or day-of-week display

3. Current Date/Alarm Time Display

Can select between current date or alarm time display

4. Indoor Temperature Display

Displays currently monitored indoor temperature

Front View

Back View

LCD Display Symbols

Icon Description Explanation

Radio Reception

Signal Indicates the condition of radio reception.

Low Battery Appearswhen powerislow.

Alarm-on Appears when alarm is activated.

Alarm Time

Indicator Appears when alarm time is displayed.

5. Wall-Mount Recess Hole

For mounting the unit to a wall

6. Alarm Button

To display and adjust alarm time

7. Clock Button

To manually adjust current time and date

8. Reset Hole

Returns all settings to default values.

9. button

Usedtoadjustsettingsdownonenotchortoenable/disable

RF radio reception

10. button

Used to adjust settings up one notch or to enable/disable

RF radio reception

11. Battery Compartment

The unit uses 2 AA/UM-3 1.5V batteries for power.

12. Table Stand

Canbepulledoutandusedtostandtheunitonaflatsurface

SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Precautions

Please observe the following safety precautions when setting

up and using this product.

•LCD panel - The LCD panel is made of glass, and may

break if the unit is dropped or impacted.

•Heat sources - Keep the product away from heat sources

such as radiators, stoves, heaters, and other

heat-generating products.

•Water and moisture - Do not use the product in or near

water or in high moisture areas such as a bathroom.

Caring for your Product

To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this

product, please observe the following guidelines.

•Cleaning - Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning

agents, benzene, thinner, or aerosols.

•Ventilation - The vents and other openings are designed

for ventilation, and should not be blocked or covered.

Blockingtheventscancausetheproducttooverheat,and

can damage the unit.

•Repair-Do not attemptto repair theproduct or modifythe

circuitry by yourself. Contact the retailer or a qualified

repairman if the product requires servicing. Only use

replacement parts that are recommended by the

manufacturer.

•DonotscratchhardobjectsagainsttheLCDdisplayasthis

may cause damage.

GETTING STARTED

Unpacking the product

Whenyouunpackyourclock,makesuretokeepallthepacking

materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport or

return it for servicing.

In the box, you will find:

Clock unit Batteries User manual

Batteries

When using the product for the first time, please note

that the batteries have already been installed in the unit.

To operate, locate the clear plastic battery tab inside the

battery compartment and remove it.

To load the batteries:

Diagram Instructions

1. Locate the battery compartment.

2. Installthebatteriesbymatchingthecorrect

polarity.Alwaysusethecorrectbatterytype

(2 UM-3 AA-sized 1.5V batteries).

Warning: Reversing the polarity may

damage the product.

Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery

mark ( ) is shown, the display is dim, or the display does not

illuminatewhenthepowerison.Replaceallthebatteriesatthe

same time - it is dangerous to mix old and new batteries.

Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on

how to dispose of used batteries. Used batteries can be

harmful to the environment, and should not be thrown out with

household trash.

Placement of Unit

You can either mount the main unit on a wall or make it stand

on a flat surface.

Method Instruction Diagram

Table

Stand The unit is already equipped with a Table

Stand. Simply pull out the Table Stand

and rest the main unit on a flat surface.

Wall

Mount Themain unitcan bemountedontoawall

using a No. 6 screw (3.0mm).

a) Position and nail the screw into the

place where you would like to hang

your main unit.

b) Leave ample space between the wall

and the screw head while testing to

make sure the nail is secure.

c) Fit the unit’s Wall-Mount Recess Hole

onto the screw head.

NOTE

Indoor Temperature Display

Soon after the clear plastic battery tab has been removed, the

unit immediately reads and displays the surrounding indoor

temperature.

Toggling between Seconds/Day-of-Week Display

To toggle between displaying seconds or day-of-week on the

LCD screen, press the CLOCK button.

RADIO RECEPTION

This product is designed to synchronize its calendar clock

automaticallyonceitisbroughtwithinrangeoftheradiosignal.

When the unit is receiving the signal, the Radio Reception

symbol with start to blink. Generally, complete reception takes

around2to10minutes,dependingonthestrengthofthesignal.

Radio Reception Description

Reception can be affected by a number of factors. For

best reception, place the device away from metal objects and

electrical appliances. Other causes for signal interference

include electrical transmission tower, steel reinforced

construction,and metalsiding. Receptionis idealwhenplaced

near a window.

Even though there are areas that may have more difficulty in

receiving a signal, the Atomic Clock contains accurate quartz

movement and will retain precise timing if the signal is missed

on a rare occasion.

Strong reception of radio clock signal.

Weak reception of radio clock signal.

No reception of the radio clock signal.

Receiving the radio clock signal.

Radio Reception is disabled.

NOTE

Enabling/Disabling Radio Reception

To manually disable the reception of the RF signal, press and

hold the [UP ] and [DOWN ] buttons simultaneously for

2 seconds until the Radio Reception symbol completely

disappears.

To enable the reception again, press and hold [UP ] and

[DOWN ] buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The Radio

Reception symbol will blink and the unit will search for the RF

signal automatically.

TO SET THE CLOCK MANUALLY

Toadjusttheclocksettingsmanuallywithoutautomatic

RFsynchronization,remembertodisabletheRadioReception

first. Press once or press and hold the [UP ] or [DOWN ]

buttons to adjust the value of each setting.

NOTE

Diagram Instructions

1. Press and hold the CLOCK button for 2 seconds.

2. Adjust the current month. Press CLOCK when done.

Diagram Instructions

3. Adjust the current date. Press CLOCK when done.

4. Choose the language displayed for the day-of-week.

Press CLOCK when done.

5.Choosethe currentday-of-week.Press CLOCK when

done.

6. Adjust the current hour. Press CLOCK when done.

7. Adjust the current minute. Press CLOCK when done.

8. LCD Display returns to normal clock operation.

Language Options

Themainunitcandisplaytheweek-

day in five different selectable lan-

guages.

ALARM FUNCTIONS

Basic Functions

Your product can also be used as

an alarm clock.

1.Whenthealarmgoesoff,you

can turn it off by pressing

ALARM.

2.The alarm will automatically

stop ringing after 1 minute.

Butafter8minutes,thealarm

will sound again unless

ALARM is pressed.

Symbol Language

English

German

French

Italian

Spanish

Displaying Alarm Time

Bydefault,the unit’sLCD screendisplaysthe currentdate and

month. To display the alarm time instead:

1. LCD screen displays the current date and month.

2. Press the ALARM button.

3. The currently set Alarm Time is now displayed.

Diagram Instructions

Adjusting the Alarm Time

To adjust the Alarm Time, make sure that the Alarm Time is

currently displayed on the LCD screen.

1. Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds.

2. AdjustthehouroftheAlarmTime.PressALARMwhen

done.

3. Adjust the minute of the Alarm Time. Press ALARM

when done.

4. Adjusted Alarm Time now displayed.

Activating / Deactivating the Alarm

Diagram Instructions

1. LCD screen displays Alarm Time. If is displayed,

the alarm is enabled. Otherwise it is disabled.

2. Press ALARM button to enable or disable the alarm.

RESET HOLE

If the clock behaves strangely or

stopsresponding,insertandpress

abluntstylusintotheclock’sReset

Hole. The clock will then be reset

to its original factory setting.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for

problemsyoumayencounter.Ifyourdeviceisnotoperatingas

you think it should, check here before arranging for servicing.

Radio antenna not

displayed on LCD

screen.

The RF signal

cannot be

received.

Obstacles (either

electromagnetic

interference or

objects) are

barring the signal

from reaching the

main unit.

Move the unit

away from any

sources of

interference,

including other

electronic devices.

Batteries of the

unit are low. Check LCD

Display of the unit. Install new

batteries into the

unit.

Problem Symptom Check This Remedy

Clock time is not

correctly set. No radio signal

reception. Electromagnetic

interference or

objects are barring

reception.

Orientation or

placement of main

unit is not optimum

for receiving the

RF signal.

Place the main unit

far away from PCs,

phones, and other

electronic

equipment.

No Alarm Alarm does not

sound. Alarm is disabled. Turn on the alarm

setting.

Operation Not

Normal Certain functions

do not perform. Device requires

reset. Reset the unit with

a blunt stylus

pressed against

the RESET Hole.

displayed

on LCD screen.

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