Wireless Weather Station with
Temperature / Humidity Display and
Self-Setting Atomic Clock
Model: BAR388HGA

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instruc­tions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know about.

CLOCK OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

1. SNOOZE
2. Weather Forecast Area
3. Outdoor Temperature Area
4. Indoor Temperature Area
5. Clock / Alarm Area
6. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm

BACK VIEW

1. ▲ / ▼ : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal
2. MODE: Change settings / display
3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
4. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
   temperature / humidity
5. PRESSURE: Select pressure unit; set altitude
6. HEAT INDEX: Display heat index
7. TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable HI or LO temperature / humidity alarm for channel 1
8. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
9. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
10. Battery compartment

LCD DISPLAY

1. Pressure trend
2. Weather forecast
3. Comfort zone

4. Pressure icon
5. Altitude icon
6. Pressure / altitude unit
7. Heat index icon

1. Heat index icon
2. HI / LO temperature
   alarm
3. Sensor reception icon
4. Sensor battery low
5. Max / min icon
6. Temperature display

7. Ice warning is active
8. HI / LO humidity alarm
9. Temperature trend
10. Humidity trend
11. Humidity display

1. Indoor sensor icon
2. MAX / MIN icon
3. Temperature display

4. Temperature trend
5. Humidity trend
6. Humidity display

1. Alarm set
2. AM / PM icon
3. Clock signal reception
4. Low battery icon
5. Clock

6. Alarm mode icon
7. Moon phase

REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122N)

1. LCD
2. LED status indicator:
   Blinks red during data
   transmission

1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET hole
3. CHANNEL switch
4. Battery compartment

GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

REMOTE SENSOR

1. Remove the screws from the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -).
   
3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel for each sensor.
4. Place the sensor near the main unit.
   Press RESET on the sensor (use paperclip).
5. Simultaneously press CHANNEL and MEM on the main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor and main unit.
6. Close the battery door and secure the screws.
7. Place the sensor in the desired location using the table stand or wall mount.
   

• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) from the main (indoor) unit.
• Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.
• Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects.
• Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission.
  
  The transmission range may vary depending on many factors. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results.

  Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts of water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -30°C (-22°F).

  Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may temporarily reduce the effective range between the sensor and the base station. If the unit's performance fails due to low temperature, the unit will resume proper functioning as the temperature rises to within the normal temperature range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due to low temperatures).

SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION

CLOCK

CLOCK RECEPTION

The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within 3219 km (2000 miles) of a signal.

NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for first set up or when RESET is pressed. Once complete, the recep­tion icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.

RECEPTION SIGNAL

To enable and force a signal search:
Press and hold ▲ for 2 seconds.

To disable the signal reception:
Press and hold ▼ for 2 seconds.

SET CLOCK

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The settings order is: US time zone (Pacific (P), Eastern (E), Central (C) and Mountain (M)) offest, hour, minute, year, month, day and language.

Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds and clock with weekday display modes.

ALARM

1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.
2. Press ▲ / ▼ to set hour / minute.
3. Press ALARM to confirm. indicates alarm is ON.

1. Press ALARM to display alarm time.
2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF.

• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes,
  or
• Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off and activate it again after 24 hours.

BAROMETER

To select barometer measurement unit:
Press PRESSURE to toggle between mb and inHg.

SET ALTITUDE

1. Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds.
2. Use ▲ and ▼ 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

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

To view outdoor sensors temperature readings:
Press CHANNEL.

To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds.
Each sensor’s data is displayed for 3 seconds.

To end auto-scan:
Press CHANNEL or MEM.

To toggle between current, minimum and maximum records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.

To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.

TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY & PRESSURE TREND

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 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 temper­ature goes outside the ice-warning range.

HI / LO TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY ALARMS

1. Press and hold TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO .
2. Use ▲ and ▼ to select high / low temperature / humidity alarm. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm.
3. Press ▲/▼ to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm.
4. If alarm has been activated, use and to select the temperature / humidity.
5. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm.

To silence the hi / lo alarm:
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will resound if the hi / lo temperature is recorded again.

HEAT INDEX

• To display the heat index, press HEAT INDEX.
• To toggle between current / maximum / minimum read­ings, press HEAT INDEX, then press CHANNEL to select channel 1-3 or indoor, followed by MEM.
• To toggle between temperature / humidity and heat index display, press and hold HEAT INDEX for 2 seconds. Press HEAT INDEX again to stop this feature.

NOTE If the heat index is below 80°F / 26°C, or the desired channel is not working, the heat index will display NA .

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunc­tion, shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and distorted parts.
• 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. Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this manual may differ from the actual display.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

We hope you will find all the information you need on our website, however if you’re in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care depart­ment directly, please visit:

1-800-853-8883.

For international inquiries, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp

FCC STATEMENT

• 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

FASCINATING STORY ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
by John Haas

Oregon Scientific was founded in 1989 in Portland, Oregon, USA, a blissful place buzzing with ideas and inventions. Complementing this exciting atmosphere was a beautiful and vibrant backdrop of nature. It was from this unique balance that Oregon Scientific nurtured the concept of “SMART LIVING.”

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For the curious, the
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might be of interest. The reviews are not so hot.