Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 WA-1030U 3 Day Talking Weather Forecaster Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® Presented by La Crosse Technology® La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.weatherdirect.com 2809 Losey Blvd. S.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 Congratulations................................................................................................................................ 4 Quality Forecasts ............................................................................................................................. 4 Weather Direct® is Green .......
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active ....................................................... 20 Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display ....................................................................... 20 Set Mode 1 – Set LCD Contrast (1-8) .............................................................................. 21 Set Mode 2 - Set Text Scrolling Speed (1-3)....................................................................
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s first Internet-Powered Weather Station. Weather Direct® uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather data and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it delivers. We understand that no one likes having to read a manual, so we’ve tried to make this a fun and rewarding read. After all, Weather Direct® is all about you.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 The Gateway uses only 1 watt of power with a two year battery life on the Wireless Display and Temperature sensor. Since the Weather Direct® system works even when your computer is off, you save money on electricity. Included in the Box The WA-1030U 3 Day Talking Weather Forecaster is a complete Weather Direct® system that includes: • WA-1030U Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast information, time, date and other custom data from the Internet.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 What You Need to Get Started: • • • • • High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will work. NOTE: If you only have a Dial-Up Internet connection, Weather Direct® will not work. However, you can use Weather Direct® Lite with a Dial-Up connection using your computer’s USB port – see www.weatherdirect.com/lite Router or broadband modem with built-in router.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor until instructed to do so. Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the LAN cable (included) and then power up the Gateway with the AC Adapter (included).
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Display. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature. If the display shows - -,-F for the outdoor temperature, the signal cannot reach the Wireless Display.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 If you require a longer LAN cable to mount the Gateway in a desired location, any standard Category 5 network cable will work, but a crossover cable may not work. Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with your Gateway. NOTE: Network cables usually have length limitations. The same length limitations will apply that apply to computers on your home network.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • Free Forecasts for Over 40,000 Locations in the United States and Canada, Including Your Hometown, Golf Courses, Parks Sports Venues and More.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Display. The Daylight Saving Time (DST) checkbox on your Wireless Display settings at www.weatherdirect.com is selected by default because most locations observe DST. If you are in a location that does not observe DST, please make sure to uncheck this box. Wireless Outdoor Sensor The Wireless Outdoor Sensor sends temperature data to your Wireless Display, accurate to within a tenth of one degree. The Outdoor Temperature Sensor uses 2 x “AA”, Alkaline batteries.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 • Click the “Edit Device Settings” button • Scroll down to the desired section on the setup page and enter your preferences.
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Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Wireless Display Operation This section will teach you how to use your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration. There are 6 control Keys located on the front of the Wireless Display: “Forecast ”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “SET” and “MODE”. There are 3 control Keys located on the top of the Wireless Display: “ALARM”, “SNOOZE” and “- VOLUME +” The following information is divided into sections based on the function of each Key.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 ALARM Key SNOOZE Key VOLUME +/Key - + Speaker for TALKING Weather Forecasts and More Battery Low Icons Date Time Alarm Icon LCD Has 3 Day Forecasts Starting with “ TODAY”.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 “MODE” Key Specific Forecasts help you prepare for different weather conditions during the day by providing weather information for Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night. You'll know if the weather during the morning commute will be different from the weather during the rest of the day. You'll know to bring your umbrella to work on a deceptively beautiful sunny morning, because Micro Forecasts will inform you that it will rain in the afternoon on your way home.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 7. ONLY DAY Shows only the Daily forecast when you are only interested in the weather for the day rather than forecasts for morning, afternoon, evening or night. “ALARM” Key Turn Alarm ON/OFF • • • Press the “ALARM” Key to turn the alarm ON. The Alarm icon “((•))” will appear on the LCD. Press the “ALARM” Key again to turn the alarm OFF. The Alarm icon “((•))” will disappear from the LCD. Press the “ALARM” Key when the alarm is sounding to stop the alarm for 24 Hours.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 • • • After changing the forecast location or other setting on the web site, it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update. After adding an Expansion Option to your Wireless Display, it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update. If you do not want to wait for your Wireless Display to update automatically, Press and Hold the “SNOOZE” Key for 3 seconds until your Wireless Display beeps once.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Forecast “ ” Key Hear the Talking Weather Forecast • • Press the Key to hear the Talking Weather Forecast with custom greeting message. You can set the custom greeting message to be spoken before the forecast. It will take the server a little time to process your Talking Weather Forecast after you make changes to your setup. Please be patient. While the server processing is happening, we automatically send Weather to your LCD display, including icons and scrolling text.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the “A, B or C” Key • • Press the “A, B or C” Key to hear the Audio Feeds you chose It will take the server a little time to process your Audio Feeds after you make changes to your setup. Please be patient. While the server processing is happening, we automatically send Weather to your LCD display, including icons and scrolling text. You will receive this LCD Weather data first, and then the audio feed as soon as it is ready.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 The Four SET modes are: Set Mode 1 – Set LCD Contrast (1-8) Press and Hold the “SET” Key until the Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode “CONTRST” and number (1-8) will display on the bottom of the LCD Press the “VOLUME +” Key to update the LCD Contrast settings.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 WARNING: Deleting the Wireless Display from a user account on www.weatherdirect.com will erase the weather and other setup information such as forecast locations from the Wireless Display. If you have trouble registering your Wireless Display after multiple attempts, you can try a Factory Reset.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Four Additional Forecast Locations The standard Weather Direct® Wireless Display includes weather information for one location. - But what about the weather happening in other places that are important to you? In addition to your standard location, the Four Additional Locations Expansion Option allows you to monitor four more forecast locations on your Wireless Display, for a total of five.
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Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons. Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option. NOTE: Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and “MEDIUM” conditions generally use the “HEAVY” icons to communicate weather events that are likely to affect your plans for the day.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Care and Maintenance • • • • • • • • • • Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate readings. Precautions shall be taken when handling the batteries. Injuries, burns, or property damage may be resulted if the batteries are in contact with conducting materials, heat, corrosive materials or explosives. The batteries shall be taken out from the unit before the product is to be stored for a long period of time.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Battery Replacement We recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units. Please see the battery life in the specifications below. Help us to keep our environment clean. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. Troubleshooting Visit www.weatherdirect.com/help for information on troubleshooting. Specifications Temperature Range Outdoor Range: -39.8°F to +139.8°F (-39.8°C to 59.8°C) Update Interval: Every 4.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Wireless Display: 2 “C” Alkaline Batteries (not included) Wireless Gateway: Included AC Adapter & LAN Cable Wireless Temperature Sensor: 2 “AA” Alkaline Batteries (not included) Liability Disclaimer • • • • • The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 FCC Statements Statement according to FCC part 15.21: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Statement according to FCC part 15.105: 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.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 Warranty Information La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures.
Version 1.7 - 9/25/2008 PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages; therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. Support services are limited to the WA-1030U system components supplied and usage of the weather direct web site.