LA CROSSE 617-1270 Atomic Alarm Clock Instruction Manual

: August 5, 2024
: La Crosse

Table of Contents

LA CROSSE 617-1270 Atomic Alarm Clock
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
POWER UP
WWVB ATOMIC TIME SIGNAL
SETTINGS
TIME ZONE
ALARM SETTINGS
BACKLIGHT
MOON PHASE
RESET BUTTON
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY INFO
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
FCC STATEMENT
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
References
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LA CROSSE 617-1270 Atomic Alarm Clock

Product Information

Specifications

Power Requirements: Alarm Clock: 2 AAA LR3 Batteries (not included)
Battery Life: Alarm Clock: Over 12 months with reputable batteries
Dimensions: Alarm Clock: 4.65 L x 1.92 W x 2.75 H (11.81cm L x 4.9cm W x 6.98cm H)

Product Usage Instructions

Power Up

Insert 2 AAA batteries into your Alarm Clock.
Adjust time and date settings.

Settings

Hold the MODE button to enter the Settings Menu.
Use the ARROW buttons to adjust and MODE to confirm.

Alarm Settings

Hold the ALM button to enter Alarm Settings.
Use the ARROW buttons to adjust values.
Press the ALM button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item. The alarm is active when set.

Activate/Deactivate Alarm

Moon Phase
The Moon Phase is based on the lunar calendar and therefore is controlled by the time and date set in the Settings Menu.

Restart

Remove the batteries from your Alarm Clock.
Press any of its buttons at least 20 times to clear all memory. The alarm screen should be blank.
Leave without power for 15 minutes (very important).
Install new batteries into the alarm.
Wait for WWVB Atomic Time Signal Search OR press the WAVE button to set the Time & Date settings right away.

Reset Button

FAQ

Q: How do I activate the alarm on the Atomic Alarm Clock?
A: To activate the alarm, follow the steps mentioned in the Alarm Settings section of the user manual.
Q: What should I do if my Atomic Alarm Clock is not working properly?
A: Follow the Restart steps provided in the manual to reset your Atomic Alarm Clock.

POWER UP

Insert 2 AAA batteries into your Alarm Clock.
Adjust time and date settings.

WWVB ATOMIC TIME SIGNAL

IMPORTANT:
The clock will search for the Atomic Time Signal for 8 minutes when batteries are first installed. Buttons will not function during this time.

Once the signal is received, your time will be set to Pacific Time and the Tower Icon will be solid on screen.
Press the WAVE button to start or stop the WWVB Signal Search and manually set your time.
The clock will search for the Atomic Time signal each night after midnight to establish this connection.
For information about WWVB, visit bit.ly/atomic_time.

SETTINGS

Hold the MODE button to enter the Settings Menu.
Use the ARROW buttons to adjust and MODE to confirm.

Settings Menu order:

12/24 Hour Time
Hour
Minutes
Year
Month
Date
Daylight Saving Time (DST) ON/OFF

TIME ZONE

The Time Zone is set separately and indicated on the USA Map. Press and release the TIME ZONE button to select your TimeZone.

Pacific
Mountain
Central
Eastern

FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS
Press the °F/°C button to select Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature display.

ALARM SETTINGS

Hold the ALM button to enter Alarm Settings.
Use the ARROW buttons to adjust values.
Press the ALM button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item. The alarm is active when set.

ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE ALARM

Press the ALM button once to activate or deactivate the alarm.
The Alarm Icon will show when active.
Press any button to stop a sounding alarm for 24 hours.

SNOOZE

Press the SNZ button or the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to silence the alarm for 5 minutes.
The Alarm Icon and Zz will flash.

Note:
This clock uses a crescendo alarm, which the beeps will increase in frequency over time. If no buttons are pressed within 2 minutes it will shut off automatically.

BACKLIGHT

Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT or SNZ button to activate the backlight for five seconds.
The backlight does not stay on constantly.

MOON PHASE

The Moon Phase is based on the lunar calendar and therefore is controlled by the time and date set in the Settings Menu.

RESET BUTTON

If your clock is not responding to buttons, check that it is not searching for the Atomic Time Signal.
Use a pen or paper clip to press the RESET button one time.
This will reset the clock to default settings.

RESTART

If your Atomic Alarm Clock isn’t working properly, follow these steps:

Remove the batteries from your Alarm Clock.
Press any of its buttons at least 20 times to clear all memory. The alarm screen should be blank.
Leave without power for 15 minutes (very important).
Install new batteries into the alarm.
Wait for WWVB Atomic Time Signal Search OR press the WAVE button to set the Time & Date settings right away.

SPECIFICATIONS

Indoor:

Temperature Range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Power Requirements:

Alarm Clock: 2 “AAA” LR3 Batteries (not included)

Battery Life:

Alarm Clock: Over 12 months with reputable batteries

Dimensions:

Alarm Clock:
- 4.65” L x 1.92” W x 2.75” H
- (11.81cm L x 4.9cm W x 6.98cm H)

WARRANTY INFO

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited-time warranty (from the date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials & workmanship.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd, 2830 S. 26th St., La Crosse, WI 54601 For Full Warranty Details, Visit: www.lacrossetechnology.com/pages/warranty.
Patents: www.lacrossetechnology.com/patents.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix Alkaline, Lithium, standard, or rechargeable batteries.
Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for intended use.
Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device before battery installation.
Ensure the batteries have with correct polarity (+ / -).
Remove batteries from equipment that will not be used for an extended period.
Promptly remove expired batteries.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 by 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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