Oregon Scientific RM988P User manual

Radio-Controlled Projection Clock with

IndoorTemperature

(Model #: RM988P / RM988PU)

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About this guide .................................................................2

Productoverview................................................................2

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

Batteries ........................................................................4

ACpoweradapter...........................................................4

Change settings .............................................................4

Clock ..................................................................................5

Alarm ..................................................................................5

Temperature ........................................................................6

Backlight ............................................................................6

Projector.............................................................................6

Reset system .....................................................................7

Safety and care..................................................................7

Warnings ............................................................................7

Additionalresources...........................................................8

Troubleshooting ..................................................................8

Specifications.....................................................................8

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TOPVIEW

DESCRIPTIONS

1. Snooze / Light button (à6, 7)

2. Projection lens (à7)

ABOUTTHIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your selection of the Oregon Scientific

Radio-Controlled Projection Clock with Indoor Temperature

(RM988P / RM988PU). This powerful device bundles time

keeping, alarm, projection, and indoor temperature

measurementfeatures.

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.

In this box, you will find:

• Mainunit

• Batteries

• AC/DCpower adapter

Product colors may vary.

1 2

FRONT VIEW

BUTTONDESCRIPTIONS

1. LCD Display (à3)

2. Alarm – set / activate / deactivate alarm (à5)

3. Mode – switch modes (à4)

4. Up/ Down–increase / decrease setting or activate

/ deactivate auto-synchronization (à5)

5. Mem – view minimum / maximum temperature

measurements(à6)

6. Projector (à6)

LCD DISPLAY

DESCRIPTIONS

1. Low battery icon (à4)

2. RF Reception Signal (à5)

3. Beep alarm (shows when ringing) (à5)

4. Min / Max indoor temperature (à6)

5. Time (à5)

6. Alarm set time (à5)

7. Alarm on / off (shows when on) (à6)

8. Temperature(à6)

1 2 3 54 6

BACKVIEW

DESCRIPTIONS

1. Projector focus knob (à6)

2. Projector (à6)

3. Image rotation knob (à6)

4. 180° rotation (flip image) button (side) (à6)

5. Projection on switch (à7)

6. AC power adaptor jack (bottomà4)

7. Battery compartment (à4)

AC power adapter not shown.

Reset button (located in battery compartment) not

shown.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Batteries are supplied with this product. Replace them

whenever the low battery signal ( ) displays. The battery

cover is located on the back of the unit. Slide to open. Be

sure to match the correct polarity, as shown in the battery

compartment.Afteryouchangethebatteries,presstheRESET

button with the point of a blunt object (such as a ball point

pen).

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

ACPOWERADAPTER

AnAC poweradapterissuppliedforuse with this product.You

must connect the power adapter if you wish to use the

continuous projection feature. The jack is located on the

bottom of the unit.

If the AC power becomes unavailable, the unit will

automatically switch to battery power.

CHANGE SETTINGS

Press and hold MODE or ALARM for 2 seconds to enter

setting mode. Then, press UP or DOWN to change

eachsetting.Press and hold to enter fast-setting mode. Press

MODE or ALARM to switch between settings.

56 7

SETORCHANGETHECLOCK

Clock auto-synchronization must be deactivated before you

manually set the clock.

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting

mode.

2. Selectthe date/month format, display language,weekday,

hour, and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change

the setting. Press MODE to confirm.

The language options are (E) English, (D) German,

(F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.

VIEWDAYOFWEEK ORSECONDS

PressMODE.

ALARM

When activated, the Alarm starts quietly, then gradually

becomeslouderuntilitcrescendos. It shuts off at one minute.

The LCD display lights up for the first 8 seconds.

SETALARM

1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds to enter setting

mode.

2. Selectthehour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to

change the setting.

3. PressALARMtoconfirm.

CLOCK

Thisproductcanautomaticallysynchronize the date and time

withofficialtime-keepingorganizationsinFrankfurt,Germany

(RM988P)andRugby,England(RM988PU). Whentheunitis

within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the reception icon

will blink during reception.

RECEPTION

Receptiontakes2–10minutestocomplete. Oncecomplete,

the icon will stop blinking.

Strong signal Weak signal No signal

For best results, place the unit away from metal or

electrical objects, and near a window with a clear

view to the sky.

TODISABLEORENABLEAUTO-SYNCHRONIZATION

Press and hold UP and DOWN for2seconds to disable

the auto-synchronization. The unit will not respond to radio

signals until you reactivate the synchronization.

To enable auto-reception, press and hold UP and

DOWN for 2 seconds.

SNOOZE

Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to temporarily disable the alarm for 8

minutes. The alarm icon will blink while Snooze is activated.

TOTURNTHEALARMOFFORON

Press ALARM,MODE,MEM,UP,orDOWN.

To turn the alarm off completely (deactivate it for the next

day), press ALARM until the icon disappears.

TEMPERATURE

This product measures current indoor temperature.

VIEWMIN/ MAX/CURRENT MEASUREMENTS

PressMEMORY.

CLEARMIN/MAXMEASUREMENTS

Press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds until a beep sounds.

BACKLIGHT

Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 5

seconds.

PROJECTOR

This product has a built-in projector for viewing the time.

The maximum projection range is 2 meters (6 feet).

The image gets larger the farther you display it.

PROJECTTHETIME

In a darkened room, press SNOOZE/LIGHT to display the

time for 5 seconds.

MOVEIMAGE

Adjust the projector arm.

FLIPIMAGE

Press the 180° Rotation button while the projector is on.

ROTATEIMAGE

The ROTATION knob is located on the back of the projector.

Rotate to adjust.

FOCUSIMAGE

The FOCUS knob is located on the back of the projector.

Rotate to adjust.

CONTINUOUSPROJECTION

The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this feature

(à4). Slide the PROJECTOR switch located on the back of

the product to the ON position.

RESET SYSTEM

The RESETbutton is located inside the battery compartment.

Press it whenever you change the batteries, or whenever the

productis notperformingasexpected(e.g., unabletoestablish

radio frequency link with automatic clock). This will return all

settingstodefaultvalue,andyouwillloseanystoredinformation

(alarm and clock settings).

SAFETY AND CARE

Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild detergent.

Avoiddroppingtheunit or placing it in a location where the AC

power adapter will be stepped on.

WARNINGS

This product is designed to give you years of service if

handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:

• Neverimmerse the unitinwater. This can causeelectrical

shock and damage the unit.

• 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.

• Donot make any changesormodifications to this product.

Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the

product.

• The contents of this user guide are subject to change

without notice.

• Images not drawn to scale. Colors may vary.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more

about your new product and other Oregon Scientific products

such as digital cameras, hand-held organizers, health and

fitnessgear,andweatherstations. Thewebsitealsoincludes

contact information for our customer service department, in

case you need to reach us.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Checkherebeforecontactingourcustomerservicedepartment.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mainunit dimensions

L x W x H 156 x 28 x 103 mm

Weight 248 g

Temperature

Unit °C

Range -5 °C to 50 °C (23 °F to 122 °F)

Resolution 0.1 °C (0.2° F)

Radio-controlledclock

Synchronization Auto or disabled

Clock display HH:MM:SS

Hourformat 12hr AM/PM (MSF format)

24hr(DCF format)

Calendar DD/MM;weekdayselection in 5

languages (E, D, F, I, S)

Alarm Beep; 1 minute crescendo

Snooze 8 minutes

Power

Mainunit 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline

batteries

AC/DC4.5Vpower adapter

(for continuous projector)

Problem Symptom Remedy

Temp Shows “LLL” or

“HHH” Temperatureis

out of range.

Calendar Strange day of

week Changelanguage

(à5)

Clock Cannot

auto-synch Adjust batteries,

pressRESET

(à7), and

manually activate

auto-synch (à5).

If it still fails, you

may be too far

from a signal.

Cannotchange

clock Disableauto-

synching (à5)

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Thisproductcomplieswith theessential requirementsofArticle

3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directives, if used for its intended

useandthatthe following standard(s) has/have been applied:

Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum

(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)

appliedstandard(s) N / A

Electromagneticcompatibility

(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)

appliedstandard(s) ETS 300 683:1997

Safety of information technology equipment

(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive)

appliedstandard(s) EN60950:1997

Additionalinformation:

Theproduct isthereforeconformwith theLowVoltage Directive

73/23/EC,the EMC Directive 89/336/ECandR&TTE Directive

1999/5/EC(appendixII)andcarriestherespectiveCE marking.

VS-Villingen / Germany August 2003

GerhardPreis

EC representative of manufacturer

COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED

All EC Countries,Switzerland, CH

and Norway N

086-003025-02

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