Oregon Scientific Radar Detector BAR608HGA User Manual

Wireless Weather Station  
Model : BAR608HGA  
User Manual  
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INTRODUCTION  
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless  
Weather Station (BAR608HGA). This device bundles  
precise time keeping, weather forecast, barometric trend  
with altitude adjustment, and indoor and outdoor  
temperature and humidity monitoring features into a  
single tool you can use from the convenience of your  
home.  
more about other Oregon Scientific products such as  
digital cameras, hand-held organizers, health and fitness  
gear, and projection clocks. The website also includes  
contact information for our customer service department,  
in case you need to reach us.  
In this box, you will find:  
Main unit  
Remote sensor (THGR122NX)  
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.  
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW  
FRONT VIEW  
1. SNOOZE / LIGHT button  
2. Weather Forecast & Barometric Trend Area  
3. Outdoor Temperature & Humidity Area  
4. Indoor Temperature & Humidity Area  
5. Clock / Alarm Area  
6
Moon Phase  
and : increase or decrease setting / activate  
or deactivate Atomic Clock.  
7.  
8. RESET hole  
9. ((.)): view alarm status; set alarm  
10. MEMORY: view current, maximum and minimum  
temperature / humidity readings  
11. CHANNEL: switch remote sensor  
12. MODE: change display / settings  
13. °C / °F switch  
14.  
: turn alarm off for 24 hours  
15. Altitude pressure: change measurement unit  
(mb/hPa or inHg) and value  
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BACK VIEW  
1. Wall mount  
2. Battery compartment  
3. Table stand  
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2
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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122N)  
GETTING STARTED  
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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)  
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1
2
2
3
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1. Wall mount hole  
2. RESET  
1. LCD display  
3. Channel number (1 - 3)  
2. LED Status indicator  
4. Battery compartment  
(Battery compartment cover not shown)  
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CHANGE SETTINGS  
GETTING STARTED  
BATTERIES  
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting  
mode.  
Batteries are not supplied with this product. You will need  
to purchase 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for  
the main unit, and 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries  
for the remote sensor.  
2. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.  
3. Press MODE to confirm.  
TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNT  
Use the stand on the back of the product, or mount it on  
a wall with a nail.  
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as  
shown in the battery compartment. For best results,  
install batteries in the remote sensor before the main  
unit. Press RESET after each battery change.  
Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
NOTE  
shows when batteries are low.  
UNIT  
LOCATION  
Main  
Indoor Temperature  
Humidity Area  
/
Remote  
Outdoor Temperature /  
Humidity Area  
REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)  
This product is shipped with a THGR122NX Thermo/  
Hygro Sensor that collects Temperature and Humidity  
data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors.  
Additional sensors sold separately.  
ACCESS FRONT BUTTON PANEL  
The front button panel is located inside the right portion  
of the main unit. Slide it right to access the buttons.  
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For best results:  
SETUP SENSOR  
Insert the batteries and select the channel before  
you mount the sensor.  
1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with  
a small Phillips screwdriver.  
Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and  
moisture.  
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity as shown  
in the battery compartment.  
Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters  
(98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.  
SWITCH  
Channel  
OPTION  
Position the sensor so that it faces the main  
(indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as  
doors, walls, and furniture.  
Channel 1 - 3. If you are using  
more than one sensor, select a  
different channel for each sensor.  
Place the sensor in a location with a clear view  
to the sky, away from metallic or electronic  
objects.  
3. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery  
compartment.  
Position the sensor close to the main unit during  
cold winter months as below-freezing  
temperatures may affect battery performance and  
signal transmission.  
4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET  
on the sensor. Then, press and hold MEM and  
CHANNEL on the main unit to initiate signal sending  
between the sensor and the main unit. The reception  
icon on the main unit will blink for approximately  
3 minutes while it is searching for the sensor. (Refer  
to the Sensor Data Transmission section for more  
information.)  
You may need to experiment with various locations to  
get the best results.  
5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.  
6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the  
wall mount or table stand.  
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DATA TRANSMISSION  
CLOCK  
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds.  
The reception icon shown in the Temperature and  
Humidity Areas show the status.  
This product shows the current time, and day of week in  
English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. The US  
Atomic Clock in Boulder, Colorado automatically updates  
this information unless you disable the feature. The  
signals are collected by the main unit when it is within  
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
Main unit is searching for  
sensors.  
At least 1 channel has  
been found.  
Channel 1 is selected (number  
will change depending on the  
sensor you select)  
Initial reception takes 2 - 10 minutes, and is initiated  
when you first setup the unit, and whenever you press  
RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop  
blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area.  
--- shows in Outdoor  
Temp / Humidity Area  
The selected sensor cannot  
be found. Search for the  
sensor or check batteries.  
SEARCH FOR SENSOR  
To search for a sensor, press and hold MEM and  
CHANNEL for 2 seconds.  
To force a manual search forAtomic Clock signals, press  
and hold UP for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check  
the batteries.  
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the  
batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location.  
NOTE If the Atomic Clock signal is received and the  
hour is incorrect, use the "timezone offset" feature to  
adjust it to the appropriate timezone. Please see "SET  
CLOCK" on pg. 9 for instructions.  
NOTE  
Signals from household devices such as  
doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security  
systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is  
normal and does not affect general product performance.  
The reception will resume once the interference ends.  
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TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON/OFF  
ALARMS  
Perform this step if you cannot receive Atomic Clock  
signals. Press and hold DOWN for 2 seconds. Then,  
manually set the clock following the "Set Clock"  
instructions (below).  
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo  
alarm.  
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS  
The signal icon indicates that the Atomic Clock  
feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF  
Press ((.)). The Alarm Time and ((.)) status will show in  
the Clock Area.  
SET CLOCK  
SET ALARM  
You only need to do this if you have disabled theAtomic  
Clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or  
cannot receive a signal).  
1. Press ((.)) to switch to Alarm display.  
2. Press and hold ((.)) again for 2 seconds. TheAlarm  
settings will blink.  
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to  
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock  
change settings. Press ((.)) to confirm.  
Area will blink.  
2. Select the time zone, hour, minute, year, month,  
day, and language. Press UP or DOWN to change  
the setting. Press MODE to confirm.  
ACTIVATE ALARM  
Press  
to activate or deactivate the Alarm.  
shows in the Clock / Alarm Area when the Alarm  
is activated.  
NOTE The language options are (E) English,  
(F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.  
SILENCE ALARM  
NOTE The time zone options are (PA) Pacific,  
(CE) Central, (MO) Mountain, and (EA) Eastern.  
When the Alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm  
will sound for 2 minutes. Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to  
silence it for 8 minutes. Or, press  
the next day.  
to turn it off until  
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY  
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and  
Clock with Weekday display.  
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SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE  
If no button is pressed, the Alarm will automatically  
silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after  
8 minutes.  
You can set the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg)  
and altitude. Doing this allows the product to take more  
accurate barometric measurements.  
1. Press PRESSURE to select the unit of  
BAROMETER  
measurement: mb / hPa or inHg.  
This product tracks barometric pressure changes over  
the past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast  
2. Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds.  
3. Select the altitude (-328 feet to 8203 feet in  
increments of approximately 33). Press UP or  
DOWN to change the setting. Press PRESSURE  
to confirm.  
(
13) and a trend line showing the direction of  
barometric change. Barometric changes are measured  
by the main (indoor) unit.  
BAROMETRIC TREND  
WEATHER FORECAST  
Description  
Trend  
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather  
within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius with 70 to  
75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always  
displayed.  
Rising  
Steady  
Falling  
Clear  
Partly Cloudy  
Cloudy  
Rainy  
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NOTE  
If you use a sensor that collects only  
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY  
temperature data, humidity will not be shown.  
This product can display current, minimum, and  
maximum temperatures and humidity percentage  
information collected by the remote sensors and main  
(indoor) unit.  
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS  
Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX)  
and minimum (MIN) records. To clear the records, press  
and hold MEM for 2 seconds. A beep will sound to  
confirm that the memory has been cleared.  
Outdoor data is collected and displayed every 40  
seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every  
10 seconds.  
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT  
MOON PHASE  
Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The  
switch is located on the front button panel. The setting  
for the main unit overrides the remote sensor setting.  
The Calendar must be set for this feature to work.  
(
9). Press  
or  
to view the moon phase for the  
next or previous day. Press and hold  
quickly through the years (2001 to 2099).  
or  
to scan  
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER  
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1 - 3.  
BACKLIGHT  
The icon shows the selected sensor.  
Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to activate the backlight for  
8 seconds.  
Kinetic-  
wave  
Icon  
RESET SYSTEM  
Designat-  
ed  
Display  
Remote Remote Remote  
Display Display Display  
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3  
Indoor  
Display  
The RESET button is located behind the front button  
panel for the main unit. Press RESET when you change  
the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving  
as expected (for example, unable to establish radio  
frequency link with remote sensor or Atomic clock).  
To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold  
CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data will be  
displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan, press  
CHANNEL or MEM.  
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Do not make any changes or modifications to this  
product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to  
use the product. The technical specification of this  
product and contents of this user guide are subject to  
change without notice. Images not drawn to scale.  
NOTE  
When you press RESET, all settings will return  
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.  
SAFETY AND CARE  
Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol-  
free, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or  
placing it in a high-traffic location.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Check here before contacting our customer service  
department.  
WARNINGS  
Problem  
Calendar  
Symptom  
Remedy  
This product is designed to give you years of service if  
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:  
Change language  
Strange date /  
month  
(
9)  
Never immerse the product in water. This can cause  
electrical shock and damage the product.  
Clock  
Cannot adjust Disable Atomic Clock  
clock 9)  
(
Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock,  
or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.  
Cannot auto- 1. Adjust batteries.  
synch 6)  
(
Do not tamper with the internal components.  
2. Press RESET  
11)  
Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of  
different types.  
(
3. Manually activate  
Atomic Clock  
feature ( 9)  
Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.  
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a  
long period of time.  
Temp  
Shows "LLL" Temperature is out-of-  
or "HHH" range  
Do not scratch the LCD display.  
Remote  
sensor  
Cannot locate Check batteries ( 6)  
remote  
Check location ( 7)  
sensor  
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Problem  
Symptom  
Remedy  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Cannot  
change  
channel  
Check sensors. Only  
one sensor is working  
Remote  
sensor  
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS  
L x W x H  
142 x 63 x 158 mm  
(5.5 x 2.5 x 6.2 inches)  
(
7)  
Data does  
not match  
main unit  
Initiate a manual sensor  
search ( 8)  
Weight  
366 g (12.96 ounces)  
with battery  
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS  
L x W x H  
92 x 60 x 20 mm  
(3.6 x 2.4 x .79 inches)  
Weight  
63 grams (2.22 ounces)  
without battery  
TEMPERATURE  
Unit  
°C or °F  
Indoor Range  
-5 °C to 50 °C  
(23 °F to 122 °F)  
Outdoor Range  
Resolution  
-20 °C to 60 °C  
(-4 °F to 140 °F)  
0.1 °C (0.2° F)  
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY  
Range  
CLOCK  
25% to 95%  
1%  
Atomic Clock  
Clock display  
Hour format  
Time zone  
Auto or manual (disabled)  
HH:MM:SS  
Resolution  
Memory  
Minimum / maximum  
12hr AM/PM  
PA (Pacific), MO  
(Mountain), CE (Central)  
or EA (Eastern)  
BAROMETER  
Unit  
mb/hPa or inHg  
Calendar  
Alarm  
MM/DD; weekday in  
5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)  
Range  
700 to 1050 mb  
(20.67 to 30.01 inHg)  
Single alarm with  
2- minute crescendo and  
8-minute Snooze  
Resolution  
Altitude  
1 mb (0.03 inHg)  
-328 to 8203 feet  
Display  
Rainy, cloudy, partly  
cloudy, sunny  
POWER  
Main unit batteries  
Sensor batteries  
3xUM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline  
2xUM-4(AAA)1.5Valkaline  
REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)  
RF frequency  
Range  
433 MHz  
30 meters (98 feet)  
with no obstructions  
Transmission  
Channel No.  
every 40 seconds  
1 - 3  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
FCC STATEMENT  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply 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. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency 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 equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation  
is subject to the following two conditions:  
The information below is not to be used as contact for  
support or sales. Please call our customer service number  
on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries  
instead.  
1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference.  
2) This device must accept any  
interference  
received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
We  
Name:  
Oregon Scientific, Inc.  
Address:  
19861 SW 95th Place,  
Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA  
Telephone No.:  
Fax No.:  
1-800-853-8883  
1-503-684-8883  
declare that the product  
Product No.:  
BAR608HGA  
Product Name:  
Manufacturer:  
Address:  
Wireless Weather Station  
IDT Technology Limited  
Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,  
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,  
Hung Hom, Kowloon,  
Hong Kong  
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