La Crosse C80994 User Manual

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C80994 FAQS
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CONTENTS
C80994 FAQS ........................................................................................................................... 1
Power cord ................................................................................................................................. 1
Alarm Clock Factory Restart ........................................................................................................ 2
Language ................................................................................................................................ 2
12-Hour Time Format ............................................................................................................... 2
Does the clock have a backlight? ............................................................................................. 2
What is Auto Dim backlight? ..................................................................................................... 2
Glow Light Colors .................................................................................................................... 3
Time is inaccurate ................................................................................................................... 4
Daylight Saving Time ............................................................................................................... 4
Program Menu......................................................................................................................... 4
Activate/Deactivate Light Alarm 1 ............................................................................................. 6
Will the light always start 30 minutes before the Light Alarm? .................................................... 6
Sound Alarm ........................................................................................................................... 6
Can I change sounds on my Sound Alarm ? .............................................................................. 6
Activate/Deactivate Sound Alarm ............................................................................................. 6
Snooze Sound Alarm ............................................................................................................... 7
USB Charge Port ..................................................................................................................... 7
Will not Charge my Phone ....................................................................................................... 7
Alarm Clock is dim ................................................................................................................... 7
Alarm Clock is blank: No numbers or dashed lines ................................................................... 7
Power cord
• The design of this alarm clock is to use a power cord (5-volt) as the primary power
source.
• Replacement Power Cord: Look on the back of the clock for the appropriate Power
cord number. It is important to use the correct power cord on all electronic devices.
• The backlight will operate at five levels of intensity (including OFF) at your discretion
when using the power cable.
• The glow light will operate at five levels of intensity (including OFF) at your discretion
when using the power cable.

La Crosse C80994 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Power Source	Battery (2 x AA, not included)
Alarm Type	Daily alarm with snooze
Temperature Display	Yes
Humidity Display	Yes
Snooze Function	Yes
Backlight	Yes
Time Format	12/24 hour format

Summary

Power Cord Information

Factory Restart Procedure

How to Perform Factory Restart

Unplug clock for 15 minutes or press the physical RESET button on the back.

Language Settings

Select Language

Choose from English, Spanish, French, or German via the program menu.

Backlight Functionality

Backlight Intensity Levels

Adjust backlight to 5 levels: OFF, 1.5%, 20%, 50%, 100% using the DISPLAY button.

Troubleshooting Backlight

Test in dim room to ensure backlight is not set to OFF mode.

Auto Dim Backlight

Configure Auto Dim

Set backlight to dim automatically to level 1 at a specific hour.

Glow Light Modes

Evening Mode

Simulates sunset with dimming and color shifts over 30 minutes.

Guided Breathing Mode

10-minute breathing exercise with color changes and LCD feedback.

Comfort Meter Mode

Color changes based on indoor humidity for room comfort monitoring.

Color Cycle Mode

Light cycles through all available glow colors automatically.

Color Select Mode

Manually choose a specific color for the glow light from a provided list.

Time Setting and DST

Correcting Inaccurate Time

Use the program menu to set the correct manual time.

Daylight Saving Time Adjustment

Adjust time via program menu for Daylight Saving Time changes.

Program Menu Navigation

Initial Setup Sequence

Configure greeting, language, time, date, and temperature unit upon first use.

Accessing Program Menu

Hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings without initial greeting.

Light Alarm Setup and Operation

Setting the Light Alarm

Hold LIGHT ALARM button to enter mode, adjust hour and minutes, then confirm.

Light Alarm Activation

Light Cycle begins 30 min before alarm, gradually brightening to full brightness until alarm is turned off.

Light Alarm Control

Activate/Deactivate Light Alarm

Toggle LIGHT ALARM on/off using the LIGHT ALARM button. Words LIGHT ALARM indicate active status.

Light Alarm Start Time

Light adjusts brightness level based on time remaining before alarm, may cause a 'jump'.

Sound Alarm Setup and Operation

Setting the Sound Alarm

Hold SOUND ALARM button to enter mode, adjust hour, minutes, and snooze time (5-120 min).

Gradual Wake Up Feature

Gentle melody alarm increases volume over 5 min. Turn off by pressing any button except SNOOZE.

Sound Customization

No, the only sound option is the pre-set melody.

Activate/Deactivate Sound Alarm

Toggle SOUND ALARM on/off using the SOUND ALARM button. Words SOUND ALARM indicate active status.

Snooze Functionality

Snooze Sound Alarm

Tap SNOOZE button to snooze Sound Alarm for selected 5-120 minutes.

USB Charging Port

USB Port Specification

1 Amp USB charging port. Use included adapter. Supports 1A devices or self-regulating.

Phone Charging Issues

Will not Charge my Phone

Ensure your phone charge cord is attached correctly.

Display Brightness Issues

Alarm Clock is dim

Tap SNOOZE/LIGHT to check backlight level. Clock must use power cord for backlight to stay on.

Alarm Clock is blank

Check power cord connection. Try unplugging for 1-2 hours and pressing buttons 20 times.