Oregon WR606 - Manual (Page 2)

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conducted, contact the programming office of your local
NOAA Weather Radio station.
To view NOAA alert messages, press MSG.
For more information on how to interpret the NOAA alert
messages, please refer to the list of National Events and
Messages below:
NATURE OF ACTIVATION MESSAGE
Administrative Message ADVISORY
Avalanche Watch WATCH
Avalanche Warning WARNING
Biological Hazard Warning WARNING
Boil Water Warning WARNING
Blizzard Warning WARNING
Child Abduction Emergency ADVISORY
Civil Danger Warning WARNING
Civil Emergency Message WARNING
Coastal Flood Watch WATCH
Coastal Flood Warning WARNING
Chemical Hazard Warning WARNING
Contaminated Water
Warning WARNING
Dam Watch WATCH
Dam Break Warning WARNING
Contagious Disease
Warning WARNING
Practice / Demo ADVISORY
Dust Storm Warning WARNING
Emergency Action
Notification WARNING
Emergency Action
Termination ADVISORY
Earthquake Warning WARNING
Immediate Evacuation WARNING
Evacuation Watch WATCH
Food Contamination
Warning WARNING
Flash Flood Watch WATCH
Flash Flood Statement ADVISORY
Flash Flood Warning WARNING
Flood Watch WATCH
Flood Statement ADVISORY
Flood Warning WARNING
Fire Warning WARNING
Flash Freeze Warning WARNING
Freeze Warning WARNING
Hurricane Statement ADVISORY
Hazardous Materials
Warning WARNING
Hurricane Watch WATCH
Hurricane Warning WARNING
High Wind Watch WATCH
High Wind Warning WARNING
Iceberg Warning WARNING
Industrial Fire Warning WARNING
Local Area Emergency ADVISORY
Law Enforcement Warning WARNING
Land Slide Warning WARNING
National Audible Test ADVISORY
National Information Center ADVISORY
Network Notification ADVISORY
National Periodic Test ADVISORY
National Silent Test ADVISORY
Nuclear Power Plant
Warning WARNING
Power Outage Advisory ADVISORY
Radiological Hazard
Warning WARNING
Required Monthly Test ADVISORY
Required Weekly Test ADVISORY
Special Marine Warning WARNING
Special Weather Statement ADVISORY
Shelter In-Place Warning WARNING
Severe Thunderstorm
Watch WATCH
Severe Thunderstorm
Warning WARNING
Severe Weather Statement ADVISORY
Tornado Watch WATCH
911 Telephone Outage
Emergency ADVISORY
Tornado Warning WARNING
Tropical Storm Watch WATCH
Tropical Storm Warning WARNING
Tsunami Watch WATCH
Tsunami Warning WARNING
Volcano Warning WARNING
Transmitter Backup On ADVISORY
Transmitter Carrier Off ADVISORY
Transmitter Carrier On ADVISORY
Transmitter Primary On ADVISORY
Wild Fire Watch WATCH
Wild Fire Warning WARNING
Winter Storm Watch WATCH
Winter Storm Warning WARNING
Unrecognized Watch WATCH
Unrecognized Emergency ADVISORY
Unrecognized Statement ADVISORY
Unrecognized Warning WARNING
NOTE The 4 “Unrecognized” messages above will ap-
pear when a new NOAA alert message is created and
broadcasted. The unit will not be able to recognize the
message as it is not in the software database.
BAROMETER
Barometer readings from the past 24 hours are stored by
the main unit and used to provide weather forecast.
To select barometer measurement unit:
Press PRESSURE to toggle between mb and inHg.
SET ALTITUDE
To ensure barometric readings are reliable set the altitude
to reflect distance from sea level at your position.
1. Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds.
2. Use to set the altitude in 10 m (33 ft) increments
from -100 m (-328 ft) to 2500 m (8202 ft).
3. Press PRESSURE to confirm.
NOTE The maximum operating altitude for the barometer
and weather forecast is 2500m (8202 ft).
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius based on barometric
pressure trend readings.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Sunny
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Switch °C / °F.
To view different remote outdoor sensor temperature
readings:
Press CH.
To auto-scan between remote outdoor sensors:
Press and hold CH for 2 seconds.
To end auto-scan:
Press CH or MEM.
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected remote outdoor sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND PRESSURE TREND
The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are
based on recent remote outdoor sensor readings.
RISING STEADY FALLING
ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 remote outdoor sensor falls between 3°C
to –2°C (37°F to 28°F), flashes to warn you that the
temperature is approaching freezing.
NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the tempera-
ture goes outside the ice-warning range.
CLOCK AND CALENDAR
To set the time and date, navigate to “Set Clock” setting
mode as shown in the Change Settings section. The
order of the settings is:
• 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, month / day format,
year, month, day and day of the week language (Eng-
lish, French or Spanish).
NOTE The day of the week language you select will also
be used for the NOAA alert messages.
ALARM
The unit has 2 alarms (alarm 1 and 2). They can be used
together or independently. Alarms 1 and 2 have different
sounds so that you can differentiate them. The alarm will
sound for 1 minute unless it is disabled.
To set the alarm:
Navigate to “Set Alarm” setting mode as shown in the
Change Settings section. The order of the settings is:
alarm 1 or 2, hour and minute.
To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to silence it for 8 minutes.
• Press and hold SNOOZE / LIGHT, or press any button
except SNOOZE / LIGHT, to turn the alarm OFF and
activate it again at the same time the next day.
To enable or disable the alarm:
• Press MENU until you reach alarm 1 or 2 display.
• Press or to enable or disable the alarm.
The alarm icon or will appear on the clock display
when the alarm is enabled.
NOAA RADIO VOLUME
When NOAA radio is On, press or to adjust the vol-
ume. (Maximum volume is 7 / minimum volume is 1.)
EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
The external speaker jack allows you to connect the unit
with an external speaker system so that broadcasts can
be announced in public areas i.e. schools, hotels, train
stations etc.
EXTERNAL ANTENNA JACK
There are chances that signal reception may experience
interference. The use of the RCA jack is an optional choice
to ensure clear and unobstructed signal reception.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to activate the backlight.
RESET
The RESET button is located in the main unit battery
compartment. Press RESET when you change the bat-
teries and whenever performance is not behaving as
expected.
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature or humidity.
• 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.
• 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.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the
contents of the user manual are subject to change without
notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO FUNCTIONS
Channels Digital PLL tuning for 7 NOAA channels
SAME code
setting options
9 independent settings or ALL counties
RF reception
range 50 miles (64 km)
Volume 7 adjustment levels
TIME FUNCTIONS
Clock 12 / 24 hr format
Calendar
DD: MM or MM: DD format
Day of the week language in
English, French or Spanish
Daily alarm 2 x 1-minute duration alarms
Snooze 8-minute snooze
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Battery type 3 x UM-3 or AA size 1.5V (optional only)
AC / DC adaptor 7.5V
Unit dimensions 204 x 55.6 x 100 mm
(8 x 2.19 x 3.937 in)
Unit weight 300.6 g (10.6 oz) without battery
Operating
temperature 23°F to 122°F (-5°C to 50°C)
Temperature
resolution 0.2°F (0.1°C)
REMOTE OUTDOOR SENSOR (THGN132N)
L x W x H 50 x 22 x 96 mm
(1.97 x 0.87 x 3.78 in)
Weight 62 g (2.22 oz)
without battery
Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Signal frequency 433MHz
Temperature range -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V battery
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op-
eration 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 ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 fre-
quency 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.
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.
We
Name:
Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95 th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.:
WR606
Product Name: Desktop Emergency Weather
Station
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: 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. 2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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