La Crosse Technology WS-8256-AL User Manual

WS-8256U
ATOMIC CLOCK WITH TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND
WEATHER FORECAST
Instruction Manual
FEATURES:
Hanging holes
ATOMIC CLOCK:
LCD2
display
LCD1
display
Battery cover
Function keys
Foldable stands
• WWVB Radio controlled time with manual time setting
• Time display: hour, minute, second
• Alarm setting with snooze function
• Complete calendar display
• Weekday display (3 languages to choose from: English, French and Spanish)
• Time zone setting
• Daylight savings time ON/OFF option (DST)
• Indoor temperature and humidity display
• Outdoor temperature display via 433MHz transmission
• Wall mount or freestanding
• Weather forecast with weather tendency indicator
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La Crosse Technology WS-8256-AL Specifications

General

Brand	La Crosse Technology
Model	WS-8256-AL
Category	Clock
Language	English

Summary

ATOMIC CLOCK FEATURES AND OVERVIEW

ATOMIC CLOCK CAPABILITIES

Key features of the atomic clock, including radio-controlled time, alarm, calendar, and display options.

OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER CAPABILITIES

Details the outdoor transmitter's role in sending temperature data via 433MHz signals.

INITIAL SETUP AND BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step-by-step instructions for installing batteries in the atomic clock and outdoor transmitter.

CLOCK INITIAL SETUP PROCEDURE

Guide on initial setup, including battery order and required waiting periods for synchronization.

USING THE CLOCK FUNCTION KEYS

Explains the purpose and usage of the clock's SET, +, ALM, and SNZE function keys.

DISPLAY DETAILS AND MANUAL SETTINGS

LCD SCREEN LAYOUT AND ICONS

Identifies and explains the various sections and icons shown on the atomic clock's LCD.

MANUAL TIME, DATE, AND ZONE SETTINGS

Procedures for manually adjusting LCD contrast, time zone, DST, year, month, and date.

RADIO TIME AND LANGUAGE SELECTION

How to enable/disable WWVB radio time reception and select the display language.

CHANGING DISPLAY MODES

Instructions on cycling through different display modes for temperature, humidity, and seconds.

CLOCK OPERATION AND WEATHER FEATURES

ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTIONALITY

How to set, deactivate, and use the snooze function for the alarm.

WEATHER FORECAST INTERPRETATION

Explains weather icons, tendency arrows, and the forecast feature's accuracy.

OPTIMAL POSITIONING AND RECEPTION

Guidelines for optimal placement of units for signal reception and temperature accuracy.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND PRODUCT CARE

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES

Addresses issues like faint LCD, no WWVB signal, incorrect time, and temperature display errors.

PRODUCT CARE AND SPECIFICATIONS

Provides guidance on cleaning, maintenance, and the device's technical specifications.

WARRANTY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION

Details warranty coverage, limitations, and contact information for assistance.