Jumbo RF Clock
with Indoor Thermometer
Model: JM889NA
User Manual
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Oregon ScientificTM Jumbo RF Clock
with Indoor Thermometer
(JM889NA)
Alarm functions.................................................................. 8
Basic functions ................................................................ 8
Displaying alarm time ...................................................... 8
Adjusting the alarm time .................................................. 9
Activating / deactivating the alarm ................................... 9
User Manual
Reset hole ........................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting guide .................................................... 10
Specifications................................................................... 11
Warnings........................................................................... 11
About Oregon Scientific .................................................. 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................ 2
Key features ....................................................................... 2
Front view ........................................................................ 2
Back view ........................................................................ 3
LCD display symbols ....................................................... 3
FCC Statement ................................................................ 13
Declaration of Conformity .............................................. 14
Safety and care instructions ............................................. 4
Safety precautions ........................................................... 4
Caring for your product .................................................... 4
Getting started ................................................................... 4
Unpacking the product ..................................................... 4
Batteries .......................................................................... 5
Placement of unit ............................................................. 5
Indoor temperature display .............................................. 6
Toggling between seconds / day-of-week display ........... 6
Radio reception .................................................................. 6
Radio reception description ............................................. 6
Enabling / disabling radio reception ................................. 7
To set the clock manually ................................................. 7
Language options ............................................................ 8
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INTRODUCTION
KEY FEATURES
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Jumbo RF
Clock with Indoor Thermometer as your product of choice. This
device is designed to give you many years of reliable service,
including the following conveniences:
Front View
• Radio-Controlled Calendar Clock*
• Indoor Temperature Display
• Daily Alarm
*Automaticallysynchronizesthecurrenttimeanddatewhen
it is brought within range of the radio signal WWVB-60
Atomic Clock generated from Fort Collins, Colorado. For
more information, please visit:
Inadditiontoprovidingstep-by-stepinstructionsforthisproduct,
this manual contains important safety and care information.
Read the manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place in case
you need to refer to it.
1. Main LCD Display
Displays current time and radio signal reception indication
2. Seconds / Day-of-Week Display
Can select between seconds or day-of-week display
3. Current Date / Alarm Time Display
Can select between current date or alarm time display
4. Indoor Temperature Display
Displays currently monitored indoor temperature
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Back View
12. Table Stand
Canbepulledoutandusedtostandtheunitonaflatsurface
LCD Display Symbols
5. Wall-Mount Recess Hole
For mounting the unit to a wall
6. Clock Button
Icon
Description
Explanation
To manually adjust current time and date
Radio Reception Indicates the condition of radio reception.
Signal
7.
button
To increase setting values or to activate clock auto-
synchronization
Low Battery
Alarm-on
Appears when power is low.
8. Reset Hole
Returns all settings to default values
Appears when alarm is activated.
9. Alarm Button
To display and adjust alarm time
Alarm Time
Indicator
Appears when alarm time is displayed.
10. Zone button
To adjust time zone or to deactivate clock auto-
synchronization
US Time Zone
Map
Indicates the current time zone.
11. Battery Compartment
The unit uses 2 AA / UM-3 1.5V batteries for power
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• DonotscratchhardobjectsagainsttheLCDdisplayasthis
may cause damage.
SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Precautions
Please observe the following safety precautions when setting
up and using this product.
GETTING STARTED
• LCD panel - The LCD panel is made of glass, and may
break if the unit is dropped or impacted.
Unpacking the product
Whenyouunpackyourclock, makesuretokeepallthepacking
materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport or
return it for servicing.
• Heat sources - Keep the product away from heat sources
such as radiators, stoves, heaters, and other heat-
generating products.
In the box, you will find:
• Water and moisture - Do not use the product in or near
water or in high moisture areas such as a bathroom.
Clock unit
Batteries
User manual
Caring for your Product
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this
product, please observe the following guidelines.
• Cleaning - Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning
agents, benzene, thinner, or aerosols.
• Ventilation - The vents and other openings are designed
for ventilation, and should not be blocked or covered.
Blocking the vents can cause the product to overheat, and
can damage the unit.
• Repair - Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the
circuitry by yourself. Contact the retailer or a qualified
repairman if the product requires servicing. Only use
replacement parts that are recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Batteries
NOTE
Placement of Unit
When using the product for the first time, please note
You can either mount the main unit on a wall or make it stand
on a flat surface.
that the batteries have already been installed in the unit. To
operate, locate the clear plastic battery tab inside the battery
compartment and remove it.
Method
Instruction
Diagram
Table
Stand
The unit is already equipped with a Table
Stand. Simply pull out the Table Stand
and rest the main unit on a flat surface.
To load the batteries:
Diagram
Instructions
1. Locate the battery compartment.
2. Install the batteries by matching the correct
polarity.Alwaysusethecorrectbatterytype
(2 UM-3 AA-sized 1.5V batteries).
Wall
Mount
The main unit can be mounted onto a wall
using a No. 6 screw (3.0mm).
Warning: Reversing the polarity may
damage the product.
a) Position and nail the screw into the
place where you would like to hang
your main unit.
b) Leave ample space between the wall
and the screw head while testing to
make sure the nail is secure.
NOTE Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery
mark ( ) is shown, the display is dim, or the display does not
illuminatewhenthepowerison. Replaceallthebatteriesatthe
same time - it is dangerous to mix old and new batteries.
c) Fit the unit’s Wall-Mount Recess Hole
onto the screw head.
Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on
how to dispose of used batteries. Used batteries can be
harmful to the environment, and should not be thrown out with
household trash.
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Indoor Temperature Display
Radio Reception Description
Soon after the clear plastic battery tab has been removed, the
unit immediately reads and displays the surrounding indoor
temperature.
Radio Reception
Description
Strong reception of radio clock signal.
Toggling between Seconds / Day-of-Week Display
Weak reception of radio clock signal.
No reception of the radio clock signal.
To toggle between displaying seconds or day-of-week on the
LCD screen, press the CLOCK button.
Receiving the radio clock signal.
Radio Reception is disabled.
RADIO RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its calendar clock
automatically once it is brought within range of the radio signal.
When the unit is receiving the signal, the Radio Reception
symbol with start to blink. Generally, complete reception takes
around2to10minutes,dependingonthestrengthofthesignal.
NOTE
Reception can be affected by a number of factors. For
best reception, place the device away from metal objects and
electrical appliances. Other causes for signal interference
include electrical transmission tower, steel reinforced
construction, and metal siding. Reception is ideal when placed
near a window.
Even though there are areas that may have more difficulty in
receivingasignal,yourclockcontainsaccuratequartzmovement
and will retain precise timing if the signal is missed on a rare
occasion.
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Enabling / Disabling Radio Reception
Diagram
Instructions
To manually disable the reception of the radio clock signal,
press and hold the ZONE button for 2 seconds until the Radio
Reception symbol completely disappears.
3. Adjust the current minute. Press CLOCK when done.
To enable the reception again, press and hold
button for
2 seconds. The Radio Reception symbol will blink and the unit
will search for the radio clock signal automatically.
4. Adjust the current year. Press CLOCK when done.
TO SET THE CLOCK MANUALLY
5. Adjust the current month. Press CLOCK when done.
NOTE
To adjust the clock settings manually without automatic
radio clock synchronization, remember to disable the Radio
Reception first. Press once or press and hold the
adjust the value of each setting.
button to
6. Adjust the current date. Press CLOCK when done.
Diagram
Instructions
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button for 2 seconds.
7. Choose the language displayed for the day-of-week.
Press CLOCK when done.
2. Adjust the current hour. Press CLOCK when done.
8. LCD display returns to normal clock operation.
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Language Options
Displaying Alarm Time
Symbol Language
Themainunitcandisplaytheweek-
day in three different selectable
languages.
By default, the unit’s LCD screen displays the current date and
month. To display the alarm time instead:
English
Diagram
Instructions
French
1. LCD screen displays the current date and month.
Spanish
2. Press the ALARM button.
ALARM FUNCTIONS
Basic Functions
3. The currently set Alarm Time is now displayed.
Your product can also be used as
an alarm clock.
1.When the alarm goes off,
youcan turn it off by pressing
ALARM.
2. The alarm will automatically
stop ringing after 2 minutes.
Butafter8minutes, thealarm
will sound again unless
ALARM is pressed.
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Adjusting the Alarm Time
Activating / Deactivating the Alarm
To adjust the Alarm Time, make sure that the Alarm Time is
currently displayed on the LCD screen.
Diagram
Instructions
1. LCD screen displays Alarm Time. If
the alarm is enabled. Otherwise it is disabled.
is displayed,
Diagram
Instructions
1. Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds.
2. Press ALARM button to enable or disable the alarm.
2. AdjustthehouroftheAlarmTime. PressALARMwhen
done.
3. Adjust the minute of the Alarm Time. Press ALARM
when done.
RESET HOLE
If the clock behaves strangely or
stopsresponding,insertandpress
a blunt stylus into the clock’s
RESET Hole. The clock will then
be reset to its original factory
setting.
4. Adjusted Alarm Time now displayed.
AM
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Problem
Symptom
Check This
Remedy
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Turn on the alarm
setting.
No alarm
Alarm does not
sound.
Alarm is disabled.
This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for
problems you may encounter. If your device is not operating as
you think it should, check here before arranging for servicing.
Reset the unit with
a blunt stylus
Operation not
normal
Certain functions
do not perform.
Device requires
reset.
pressed against
the RESET Hole.
Problem
Symptom
Check This
Remedy
Radio antenna not The RF signal
Obstacles (either
electromagnetic
interference or
objects) are
Move the unit
away from any
sources of
displayed on LCD
screen.
cannot be
received.
interference,
barring the signal
from reaching the
main unit.
including other
electronic devices.
displayed
on LCD screen.
Batteries of the
unit are low.
Check LCD display Install new
of the unit.
batteries into the
unit.
No radio signal
reception.
Electromagnetic
interference or
objects are barring
reception.
Place the main unit
far away from PCs,
phones, and other
electronic
Clock time is not
correctly set.
equipment.
Orientation or
placement of main
unit is not optimum
for receiving the
RF signal.
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SPECIFICATIONS
WARNINGS
Dimensions:
Toensureyouuseyourproductcorrectlyandsafely,readthese
Warnings and the entire user manual before using the product.
The warnings given here provide important safety information
and should be observed at all times.
Width x Height x Depth
8.7 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
(221 x 234 x 23 mm)
15 oz (425 g)
Weight
(without batteries)
WARNINGS
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•
Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Contact
the retailer or our customer service department if it
requires servicing.
Radio frequency:
System
WWVB-60
Display:
Take precautions when handling all battery types. They
can cause injuries, burns, or property damage as a
result of contact with conducting materials, heat,
corrosivematerialsorexplosives.Removethebatteries
before storing the product for long periods of time.
Time format
Date format
Day-of-week display
12-Hour AM / PM
MM-DD (Month-Date)
In English, French and
Spanish
Clock accuracy
+/-0.5 second per day
(when radio signal is disabled)
•
The product is a precision instrument. Never attempt to
take this device apart. There is a serious danger of
powerful electric shocks.
Alarm:
•
•
Do not immerse the device in water.
Alarm Duration
2 minutes
Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed
electronic circuitry of the device as there is a danger of
electric shock should it become exposed.
Power:
Power supply
2 x UM-3 / AA 1.5V batteries
•
•
Take special care when handling a damaged
LCD display, as the liquid crystals can be harmful to
your health.
Operating environment:
Operation temperature
+23°F to +122°F
(-5°C to +50°C)
0.2°F (-18°C)
°F
Do not use or store the device, including the remote
sensor,inlocationsthatmayadverselyaffecttheproduct
such as rain, snow, desert, and magnetic fields.
Temperature resolution
Default temperature unit
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Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals. The use
of radio frequency products can cause malfunctions in
the control devices of other equipment.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
aboutOregonScientificproductssuchasdigitalcameras;MP3
players; children's electronic learning products and games;
projection clocks; health and fitness gear; weather stations;
and digital and conference phones. The website also includes
contact information for our customer care department in case
youneedtoreachus,aswellasfrequentlyaskedquestionsand
customer downloads.
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•
Do not subject the product to impact or shock.
Check all major functions when the device is unused for
a long period of time. This is to ensure its full operation.
Maintain a regular internal testing and cleaning of your
device.
We hope you will find all the information you need on our
website, however if you'd like to contact the Oregon Scientific
Customer Care department directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support
OR
Call 949-608-2848 in the US.
For international enquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/default.asp
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Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequency
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
equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
offandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterference
by one or more of the following measures:
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
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 to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
NOTE
•
•
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
declare that the product
The following information is not to be used as contact for
support or sales. Please call our customer service number
warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
Product No.:
JM889NA
Product Name:
Jumbo RF Clock with
Indoor Thermometer
Manufacturer:
Address:
IDT Technology Limited
Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St., Hung Hom,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
We
Name:
Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address:
19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
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.
Telephone No.:
Fax No.:
1-800-853-8883
1-503-684-3332
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