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Model: 617-1280

Instruction Manual

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ATOMIC ALARM CLOCK

WITH INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND MOON PHASE

Time, Alarm, Time Zone, Moon Phase

BACK

VIEW

Month, Date, Weekday & Indoor Temperature

BUTTONS

Clock Battery

Compartment

2 “AAA”

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Get Started

Step 1: Insert 2 new “AAA” Alkaline batteries (not included) into the digital clock.

Observe the correct polarity.

Restart: If 12:00 is not displayed after 60 seconds, remove batteries from the alarm clock and press any button 20 times. After 15 minutes, return to Step 1.

IMPORTANT: The clock will look for the WWVB time signal for 8 minutes when batteries are first installed. Buttons will not function during this search period.

 Press the WAVE button once to stop the WWVB signal search and manually set the time and time zone (UP button).

 The clock will search for the WWVB time signal again after midnight.

 For information about WWVB, visit: www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm

Set Time & Date

1.

Hold the SET button to enter time set mode.

2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust values.

3.

Press the SET button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item.

Settings order:

1. 12/24 hour format, 2. Hour, 3. Minute, 4. Year, 5. Month, 7. Date,

8. DST Indicator

Press the SET button to exit, or wait 20 seconds without pressing buttons to return to the time display.

Time Zone

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There are four time zones (Pacific, Mountain, Central, and

Eastern).

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Press the UP button to select your time zone.

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The selected time zone will be filled in on the USA map.

Note: The Time Zone cannot be set while the clock is searching for the

WWVB time signal.

Fahrenheit/Celsius

 Press the DOWN button to select Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display.

Set Time Alarm

1.

Hold the ALARM button to enter alarm time set mode. The letters

“AL” will appear in place of the seconds.

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Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust values.

3. Press the ALARM button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item.

Alarm Time setting order: 1. Hours, 2. Minutes

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Activate/Deactivate Time Alarm

 Press the ALARM button once to activate the alarm.

 The alarm icon will appear.

 Press the ALARM button again to deactivate the alarm.

 The alarm icon disappears.

Snooze (Silence Alarm Temporarily)

Alarm

Icon

 When alarm sounds, press the SNZ/LIGHT button to silence the alarm for 5 minutes.

 The alarm icon Zz will flash.

 In snooze mode, press any button to stop alarm for one day.

Note: The alarm is crescendo sound. The alarm will sound for 2 minutes and then shut off completely.

Moon Phase

The moon phase is based on the month, date and year set.

Backlight

 Press the SNOOZE/LIGHTbutton to activate backlight for 5 seconds.

Specifications

Temperature Range: +32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Power: 2-AAA, IEC, LR3 batteries (not included)

Battery Life: Battery life is over 12 months

Dimensions:

3.15” H x 4.72” W x 0.79” D

(80 x 120 x 20 mm)

Care and Maintenance

Do not mix old and new batteries

Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries

Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for intended use.

Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.

Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.

Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+and -).

Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period.

Remove expired batteries promptly.

Do not expose to extreme temperature, vibration or shock.

Clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.

The clock is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.

The clock is not to be used for medical purpose or for public information. It is intended for home use only.

The specs of this clock may change without prior notice.

Improper use or unauthorized opening of housing voids warranty.

If the clock is not working properly, change the batteries.

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Warranty and Support Information

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty (from date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials & workmanship.

View full warranty details online at: www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf

For warranty work, technical support or other information contact:

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2830 South 26 th St.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Contact Support:

1-608-782-1610

Online Product Support: www.lacrossetechnology.com/ support

Product Registration: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register

FCC Statement

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.

This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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.

Caution! The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in any form, even in part, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical process without the written permission of the publisher. This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is regularly checked and corrections are included in subsequent editions. We disclaim any responsibility for any technical error or printing error, or their consequences.

All trademarks and patents are recognized.

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