User manual CHANEY INSTRUMENT MODEL 00582W CAMDEN

[. . . ] This signal can be received anywhere in the continental USA that long wave (AM) radio reception is possible with a portable radio. It is expected that the signal can reach a distance of 2, 000 miles from the transmitter. Therefore, your clock will receive the signal within the broadcast range anywhere an AM signal can be received; generally the signal cannot be picked up in massive metal and concrete structures unless near a window. In addition, some environmental effects (see next page) may affect the transmitting distance. [. . . ] Setting the Time Zone · Slide "TIME ZONE" switch to display the time in the desired time zone. Always slide "DST" switch to ON position except the clock is used in an area without Daylight Saving Time (i. e. part of Arizona and Indiana) To Set the Time · Slide switch to TIME SET, press HR or MIN button to set, your desired time. **Special attention to usage in Arizona and Indiana** Part of Arizona and Indiana do not have Daylight saving Time (DST). Please adjust the "DST" switch to the OFF position if the clock is used in an area without Daylight Saving Time. To Set Calendar · Slide switch to CALENDAR, Press MONTH, DATE or YEAR buttons to set your desired calendar setings. First reception after power-up · The Radio Controlled clock will start to search for the WWVB signal for 10 minutes after installing the batteries. · In an optimal condition, the correct time can be displayed within 3 to 5 minutes. · The tower and wave icon will keep scrolling after you start the clock. This is normal since this indicates the radio control circuitry is working. · The 4 "Wave" icons stop scrolling and indicated successful reception, it indicates successful reception. Auto mode setting · After installation of batteries or after being reset, it will receive the RC signal automatically. · If the clock fails to receive the signal when the batteries are first installed, it will repeat a reception attempt every hour until 2:00 AM and go to "Automatic time update" mode. If the unit still cannot receive the RC signal after entering "Automatic time update" mode, it will search again at 2:00 AM the next morning. · Once the RC signal is successfully received, the unit will automatically update the time by "Automatic time update" mode. Automatic time update · The clock will automatically update the time at 2:00 AM. · If automatic time update fails the clock will repeat the update attempt 3 times in the next 3 hours. If the unit still does not receive the RC signal, it will search again at 2:00 AM the next morning. [. . . ] · If the tower and wave icon is static, your clock is not actively searching for the signal. · The 4 "Wave" icons will be displayed which indicates successful reception during the last search for the WWVB signal. Care of your Clock · Avoid exposing your clock to extreme temperatures, water or severe shock. · Avoid contact with any corrosive materials such as perfume, alcohol or cleaning agents. [. . . ]