Oregon Scientific EW103 Specification

All-in-one bedside projection clock with FM radio and soothing sounds

Model: EW103U/A

USER MANUAL

INDEX

Overview ........................................................................2

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

Back view .................................................................2

Bottom view .............................................................3

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

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

Power supply ...........................................................4

Clock ..............................................................................4

Clock reception ........................................................4

Manually set clock ....................................................5

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

Audio options ................................................................6

Soothing sound ........................................................6

Radio ........................................................................6

Music from external audio device ............................6

Volume control .........................................................7

Sleep timer .....................................................................7

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Projection .......................................................................7

Temperature ...................................................................7

Backlight ........................................................................8

Reset ..............................................................................8

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

Precautions ....................................................................8

About Oregon Scientific ...............................................9

EU Declaration of conformity .......................................9

FCC Statement ..............................................................9

OvERvIEW

FRONT vIEW

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SNOOZE – LIGHT: activate backlight and projection;

activate snooze alarm

BACk vIEW

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2

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1. Projector

2.

vOL +/-: increase / decrease volume when in radio /

soothing sound mode

3.

TUNE / : auto search / adjust radio frequency

when in radio mode

4.

RADIO ON/OFF: turn radio on / off

5.

SLEEP: activate sleep timer; adjust timer settings (120,

90, 60, 30, 15, 0)

6.

NATURE SOUND: turn soothing sound on/off; select

soothing sound

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1.

SET CLOCk: set time; confirm setting

2.

ALARM 1/2 ON / OFF: enable / disable alarm 1/2

3. Socket for audio line-in

4.

+ / - : increase / decrease value of the clock / alarm

setting; toggle setting options

5.

SET ALARM: display alarm time; set alarm

6.

FOCUS wheel: adjust projection focus

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BOTTOM vIEW

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8. AC adaptor socket / temperature sensor

LCD DISPLAy

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1.

°C / °F: select temperature unit

2.

PROJECTION ON / OFF: turn projection on / off

3.

180° FLIP: flip projection 180°

4. Battery compartment

5.

RCC: search for radio clock signal

6. RESET: reset unit to default settings

7.

Uk / EU: select the nearest radio signal

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1. Time zone offset

2. AM / PM: 12 hour clock

3. : batteries low / no battery

4. : radio controlled clock reception icon

5. SLEEP: sleep timer is on

6. NATURE : nature sound is on

7. : adaptor disconnected

8. : radio is on

9. Indoor temperature

10. Clock

11. LINE-IN: external audio device successfully connected

12. Alarm time

13. / : alarm 1 or 2 enabled

GETTING STARTED

POWER SUPPLy

Adaptor

The adaptor powers the unit. Plug adaptor into socket making sure the adaptor is not obstructed and is easily accessible to the unit.

NOTE

• To completely disconnect from power, the adaptor should

be disconnected from the mains.

• The main unit and adaptor should not be exposed to

wet conditions. No objects filled with liquid, such as

vases, should be placed on the main unit and adaptor.

Insert batteries (for memory back-up only):

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities.

3. Press RESET after each battery change.

NOTE Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire.

CLOCk

CLOCk RECEPTION

When brought within range of a clock signal, this product is designed to synchronize its clock automatically.

EW103U:

Slide Uk / EU switch to select closest signal.

• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500km (932 miles) of

Anthorn, England.

• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500km (932 miles) of

Frankfurt, Germany.

EW103A:

• US: WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000 miles) of

Fort Collins, Colorado.

To search for signal reception: Press RCC.

Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.

Clock reception indicator:

No signal Weak signal Strong signal

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In some cases, you may not receive the signal immediately.

Due to the atmospheric disturbance, the best reception often occurs at night.

If signal reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window, press RCC to attempt another signal search.

Manually forcing another signal search will consume more battery power.

MANUALLy SET CLOCk

If located outside the radio signal range, you can manually set the clock.

NOTE Once clock is within range and receives radio signal, clock will automatically synchronise and replace the time / date that was set manually.

To set the clock manually:

1. Press SET CLOCk.

2. Press + / - to change the settings. (Tip: Press and hold

+ / - to rapidly change values).

3. Press SET CLOCk to confirm.

4. The settings order is: 12/24 hr format, time zone, time,

year, calendar format (m/d), date.

TIP To quick exit at any stage during the setting, press and hold SET CLOCk.

EW103A: If you are in the US set the clock to:

P Pacific time M Mountain time

C Central time E Eastern time

ALARM

This clock allows you to wake up to either a conventional alarm or the sound of nature.

ALARM 1

ALARM 2

Beep

Adaptor connected: Nature sound

(bird chirp)

Batteries only: beep

NOTE

• If both alarms are set for the same time, beep alarm

will sound.

• If time set for alarm 1 and 2 are within 2 minutes apart,

both will turn on at set time, however nature sound will

automatically be selected for snooze function.

• Alarm will sound despite the radio, nature sound or

external music being on.

• If audio line-in cable is unplugged during alarm sound,

snooze alarm will be disabled and only activate again

the next day.

EW103U: Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours from the received clock signal time. If you enter +1 in the time offset setting, this will give you your local time plus one hour.

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To set the alarm:

1. Press SET ALARM to enter alarm setting.

2. Press +/- to select desired alarm (1 or 2).

3. Press SET ALARM to confirm.

4. Press and hold +/- to set time, then SET ALARM to

confirm. (Tip: Press and hold +/- to rapidly change

values).

/ indicates which alarm (1/2) is on.

To activate / deactivate alarm:

• Alarm 1: Press ALARM 1 ON/OFF twice.

• Alarm 2: Press ALARM 2 ON/OFF twice.

Alarm time is displayed upon key first press.

To silence the alarm:

• Press SNOOZE - LIGHT to silence it for 8 minutes

OR

• Press any key to turn the alarm off and activate it again

after 24 hours.

NOTE This will automatically turn off the radio.

RADIO

To turn radio on /off: Press RADIO ON/OFF.

To select frequency:

• Press and hold TUNE +/- to auto search or press TUNE

+/- to adjust frequency marginally.

For your convenience, the radio frequency will be stored in memory for the next time radio is turned on.

NOTE Nature sound will automatically turn off.

AUDIO OPTIONS

To operate radio, nature sound or play music from external device, adaptor must be connected.

SOOTHING SOUND

To select between soothing sounds (1-3):

• Press NATURE SOUND repeatedly.

MUSIC FROM EXTERNAL AUDIO DEvICE

Using a cable, plug one end to your music storage device and one end to audio line-in socket located at the back of unit.

NOTE

• Nature sound and radio will automatically turn off and

remain off even after line-in cable has been unplugged.

• Sleep timer function will be disabled.

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To turn on radio or nature sound (while external device is connected):

• Press RADIO ON / OFF or NATURE SOUND.

To resume playing music from external device, press RADIO

ON / OFF or NATURE SOUND again.

PROJECTION

This unit projects time and alarm status onto a dark background.

For continuous projection unit must be connected to the mains.

vOLUME CONTROL

• Press vOL +/-.

SLEEP TIMER

Sleep timer function can only be activated when either radio or nature sound is on.

To activate sleep timer:

• Press SLEEP.

SLEEP indicates sleep timer is on.

To turn (continuous) projection on / off:

• Slide PROJECTION switch to ON / OFF.

To turn on projection momentarily:

• Press any button.

To select duration:

• Press SLEEP repeatedly.

To view time remaining:

• Press SLEEP.

To reset timer again, press SLEEP again.

NOTE Sleep timer cannot be activated if audio line-in cable is connected. SLEEP will blink to alert the user.

To flip projected image by 180°:

• Press 180° FLIP.

To focus image:

• Turn FOCUS wheel.

NOTE If projection is illuminated, do not look directly into the projector.

TEMPERATURE

To select temperature unit:

• Slide ° C / °F switch.

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NOTE Please keep the temperature sensor (adjacent to the

adaptor socket) away from electrical devices as heat from these devices will affect the accuracy of indoor temperature readings.

BACkLIGHT

To activate backlight:

• Press SNOOZE – LIGHT or any button located on the

back of the unit (i.e., ALARM 1/2 ON/OFF, SET CLOCk,

SET ALARM, + / -).

RESET

Press RESET to return to default settings.

SPECIFICATIONS

TyPE

L x W x H

Weight

FM radio

Power

DESCRIPTION

200 x 105 x 65 mm

(7.9 x 4.1 x 2.6 in)

514g (18.1 oz) without battery

87.5 – 108 MHz

AC/DC 4.5V adaptor

2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,

temperature or humidity.

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• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such as

newspapers, curtains etc.

• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over

it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.

• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive

materials.

• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. This

invalidates the warranty.

• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old

batteries.

• Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual

display.

• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected

separately for special treatment and not as normal

household waste.

• Placement of this product on certain types of wood

may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon

Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture

manufacturer’s care instructions for information.

• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced

without the permission of the manufacturer.

• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal

waste. Collection of such waste separately for special

treatment is necessary.

• Please note that some units are equipped with a battery

safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery

compartment before first use.

• Should there be any discrepancy between the English

and other language versions, the English version shall

apply and prevail.

NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice.

NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all countries. For more information, please contact your local retailer.

sounds (Model: EW103) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive

1999/5/EC. A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of

Conformity is available on request via our Oregon Scientific

Customer Service.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products.

If you’re in the US and would like to contact our Customer

Care department directly, please visit: https://us.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp

For international inquiries, please visit: https://us.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITy

Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this All-in-one bedside projection clock with FM radio and soothing

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NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV

technician for help.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment

and shall be easily accessible

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITy

The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number

(listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.

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We

Name:

Address:

Telephone No.:

Oregon Scientific, Inc.

19861 SW 95

Oregon 97062 USA

1-800-853-8883 declare that the product

Product No.: EW103 th Ave.,Tualatin,

Product Name: All-in-one bedside projection clock

with FM radio and soothing sounds

Manufacturer:

Address:

IDT Technology Limited

Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,

Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,

Hung Hom, Kowloon,

Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.