Oregon Scientific RM928 User manual
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Oregon Scientific™ Slim Dual Band RF
Travel Clock (RM928
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................................................2
Key features .....................................................................2
Front view ......................................................................2
Top view ........................................................................2
Back view ......................................................................3
LCD display symbols .....................................................3
Safety and care instructions ...........................................4
afety precautions .........................................................4
Caring for your product ..................................................4
Getting started .................................................................4
Unpacking the product...................................................4
Batteries ........................................................................4
Using the pouch as table stand .....................................5
Basic Displays..................................................................5
Indoor temperature display ............................................5
2nd time display ..............................................................5
Toggling between displays ............................................6
Radio reception ................................................................6
Radio reception description ...........................................6
Enabling/disabling radio reception.................................6
EU / UK reception ..........................................................7
Setting the clock manually..............................................7
Alarm functions................................................................8
Basic functions ..............................................................8
Alarm displays ...............................................................8
Adjusting the alarm time ................................................9
Additional Functions .......................................................9
Reset hole .....................................................................9
Backlight intensity level .................................................9
Key lock .........................................................................10
Specifications...................................................................10
Additional resources .......................................................10
Troubleshooting guide ....................................................11
EC-Declaration of conformity .........................................12
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KEY FEATURES
FRONT
A. LCD Display
B. Alarm Button
Display and adjusts alarm time
TOP
C. Snooze / Light Button
i) Activates the snooze function
ii) Adjusts the backlight setting
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon cientific™ lim Dual Band
RF Travel Clock as your product of choice. This device is
designed to give you many years of reliable service, including
the following conveniences:
• Ultra-slim, near credit card size (only 7mm
• Radio-Controlled Calendar Clock
• Indoor Temperature Display
• Dual 2-minute Crescendo Alarm
In addition to providing step-by-step instructions for this product,
this manual contains important safety and care information.
Read the manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place in case
you need to refer to it.
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C D E
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D. Zone / Lock Button
i) Changes to 2nd time zone displays
ii) Enables/Disables key lock function
E. Mode/ UP/ DOWN Switch
i) Adjusts settings, values, and toggle between
displays
BACK
F. EU/UK Switch
witch between receiving radio reception from UK or
Germany (EU)
G.Temperature Switch
witches between Celcius and Fahrenheit
temperature displays
H. Reset Hole
Returns all settings to default values
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H
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I. Battery Compartment
The unit uses 1 piece of CR2032 3V Lithium button
cell battery for power
LCD DISPLAY
ICON NAME DESCRIPTION
Radio Reception
ignal
Hourly Chime
2nd Time Display
Temperature unit
Low Battery
Alarm–on
Alarm Time
Indicator
Key Lock
Indicates the condition of
radio reception.
Unit rings hourly.
The 2nd Time Display is
shown on the LCD.
Temperature is displayed
either in or .
Appears when power is low.
Appears when alarm is
activated.
Appears when alarm time is
displayed.
Appears when keys are
locked
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SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY
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.
CARE
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. Blocking
the vents can cause the product to overheat, and can damage
the unit.
•Repair – Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the
circuitry by yourself. Voltages are contained inside the unit.
Contact the retailer or a qualified repairman if the product
requires servicing. Only use replacement parts that are
recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as
this may cause damage.
GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING THE PRODUCT
When you unpack your clock, make sure to keep all the packing
materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport or
return it for servicing. In the box, you will find:
Main unit Battery User manual Pouch
BATTERIES
To load the battery:
manual
Instructions
1. Locate the battery
compartment.
2. Install the battery. Observe
the polarities.
Warning:
Incorrect installation may
damage the product.
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NOTE Replace the battery whenever the weak battery
mark ( ) is shown, the display is dim, or the display does
not illuminate when the power is on.
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.
USING THE POUCH AS A TABLE STAND
Apart from holding your clock, the included pouch can be
fashioned into a table stand as well.
1. Unclasp the pouch.
2. Fold the pouch backwards and
attach the clasp backwards as
shown.
3. Insert the travel clock snugly
into the lining of the newly-
made stand.
BASIC DISPLAYS
INDOOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
oon after battery installation, the unit immediately reads and
displays the surrounding indoor temperature. You can choose
between displaying the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by
sliding the °C/ °F switch on the back of the unit.
2ND TIME DISPLAY
Press Zone/ to display the 2nd Time Display. will appear,
along with the time of the 2nd city. Refer to SETTING THE
CLOCK MANUALLY section for more information on how to set
this time display.
To return to normal time display, press the Mode Switch.
Press
Mode
witch
Press Zone /
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TOGGLING BETWEEN DISPLAYS
For normal display, toggle between displaying seconds, day-
of-week, or current date and month by pressing the Mode
Switch.
NOTE For the 2nd time Display, press Zone / to toggle
between displays.
RADIO RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its calendar clock
automatically once it is brought within range of the radio signal.
When the unit is receiving the signal, the Radio Reception
symbol with start to blink. Generally, complete reception takes
around 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the signal.
The clock automatically searches for radio signal 3 times daily.
RADIO RECEPTION DESCRIPTION
trong 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 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 metal siding. Reception is ideal when placed
near a window.
Even though there are areas that may have more difficulty in
receiving a signal, the travel clock contains accurate quartz
movement and will retain precise timing if the signal is missed
on a rare occasion.
ENABLING/DISABLING RADIO RECEPTION
To manually disable the reception of the RF signal, hold the
DOWN- / UP+ / MODE switch in the DOWN- position for 2
seconds until the Radio Reception symbol completely
disappears.
RADIO RECEPTION DESCRIPTION
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To enable the reception again, hold the DOWN- / UP+ / MODE
switch in the UP+ position for 2 seconds. The Radio Reception
symbol will blink and the unit will search for the RF signal
automatically.
EU / UK RECEPTION
Your travel clock automatically synchronizes the current time
and date when it is brought within range of the radio signal
M F60 generated from Rugby, England (UK) or DCF77
generated from Frankfurt, Germany (EU) for Central Europe.
You can choose between the two radio signals by switching the
EU/UK switch. You have to reset the unit by pressing RESET
after changing the radio signals.
SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY
To adjust the clock and settings manually without automatic RF
synchronization, remember to disable the Radio Reception
first. Press + or – on the Mode Switch to adjust the values of
each setting.
Diagram Instructions
1.Press and hold the Mode Switch
for 2 seconds.
2.Adjust the time-zone for a 2nd city.
This will set the time and date for
the 2nd Time Display. Press
Mode Switch when done.
NOTE The 2nd Time Display is
calculated using the time-zone
offset. As such, this 2nd time display
cannot be directly set like the
Normal time display.
3.Choose between 12-hour or 24-
hour time format. Press Mode Switch
when done.
4.Adjust the current hour. Press Mode
Switch when done.
5.Adjust the current minute. Press
Mode Switch when done.
6.Adjust the current year. Press Mode
Switch when done.
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7. Choose the calendar display format
(Day/Month or Month/Day). Press
Mode Switch when done.
8. Adjust the current month. Press
Mode Switch when done.
9. Adjust the current day. Press Mode
Switch when done.
10. Choose the language displayed
for the day-of-week. Press Mode
Switch when done.
Language Options:
English, German, French,
Italian, panish
11. Choose to enable/disable the hourly
chime. When Hourly Chime is on,
a beep sound will be given out at
the beginning of each hour. Press
Mode Switch to return to normal
clock display.
ALARM FUNCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Your product also has a 2-minute crescendo alarm function.
When the alarm goes off:
• Press Snooze/Light to mute the alarm. The alarm will
sound again after 8 minutes.
• Press any other key to turn off the alarm.
ALARM DISPLAYS
This device comes with dual configurable alarms:
Diagram Instructions
1. Press the ALARM
button during normal
operation.
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ADJUSTING THE ALARM TIME
To adjust the Alarm Time, make sure that o r a l ar m d is p l a ys
first.
Diagram Instructions
1.Press and hold ALARM button.
Adjust the hour. Press ALARM
again when done.
2. Adjust the minute. Press ALARM
when done.
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
RESET HOLE
If the clock behaves strangely or stops responding, insert and
press a blunt stylus into the clock’s Reset Hole. The clock will
then be reset to its original factory setting.
BACKLIGHT INTENSITY LEVEL
Press and hold Snooze/Light to select the Backlight Intensity
level (Lo or Hi). Then, press + or – on the Mode Switch to toggle
between the two settings.
NOTE Choose “Lo” to conserve batteries during the daylight,
while “Hi” is best during nighttime when additional backlight
intensity is needed.
2. indicates that the 1st
alarm display is now shown.
Press + or – on the Mode
Switch to toggle the 1st
alarm on (Figure #1) or off
(Figure #2).
3. Press ALARM to display
the 2nd alarm . Toggle
the alarm on or off using +
or – on the Mode Switch.
4. Press the Mode Switch
anytime to exit alarm
mode.
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KEY LOCK
Press and hold Zone / to lock or unlock all keys on the unit.
This can be used to prevent the accidental pressing of buttons.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
Width x Height x Depth 92 x 66 x 7 mm
Weight 44 g
Radio frequency:
ystem DCF77 or M F60
(user-selectable)
Display:
Time format 24-Hour or 12-Hour AM/PM
(user-selectable)
Date format DD-MM or MM-DD
(user-selectable)
Day-of-week display In English, French, German,
panish, and Italian
Clock accuracy +/-0.5 second per day
(when RF is disabled)
Alarm:
Alarm Duration 2 minutes
Power:
Power supply 1 x CR2032 Lithium button
cell battery
Operating environment:
Operation temperature -5.0°C to +50.0°C
Temperature resolution 0.1°C
Temperature unit °C/ °F (user-selectable)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more
about your product and other Oregon cientific™ products
such as digital cameras, hand-held organizers, alarm clocks,
and weather stations. The website also includes contact
information for our customer service department, in case you
need to reach us.
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