Oregon Scientific Weather Radio BAR986HGA User Manual

TREVISO Sleek Weather Station  
Model: BAR988HGA / BAR986HGA  
USER MANUAL  
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Backlight ................................................................. 22  
Reset System ......................................................... 22  
Safety and Care ...................................................... 22  
Warnings ................................................................. 22  
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 23  
Specifications ......................................................... 23  
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 25  
FCC Statement ....................................................... 25  
Declaration of Conformity .................................... 26  
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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.  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM  
BAR988HGA / BAR986HGA TREVISO Sleek Weather  
Station. This powerful device bundles time keeping,  
weather monitoring, indoor and outdoor temperature and  
humidity readings, barometric trends and altitude  
adjustment, into a single tool you can use from the  
convenience of your home.  
In this box, you will find:  
Main unit  
Remote sensor (RTGR328NA)  
Optional UV sensor (UVR138A)  
6V AC adapter  
Batteries  
BAR988HGA--- BAR988HGAMain Unit + RTGR328NA  
Remote Sensor  
BAR986HGA--- BAR988HGAMain unit + RTGR328NA  
Remote Sensor + UVR138A UV Sensor  
The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THGR268  
NOTE  
(3-Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with  
this weather station. Additional sensors are sold  
separately. Please contact your local retailer for more  
information.  
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW  
FRONT VIEW  
1. LCD display  
2. MODE: Change settings / display  
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3. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum  
temperature / humidity / UV readings  
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4. HISTORY: View historical barometer and UV  
readings  
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5. ALARM / : View alarm status; set alarm  
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6. SNOOZE / LIGHT: Activate 8-minute snooze or  
backlight  
7. SELECT: Switch Areas  
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8. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display  
9. UP: Increase setting / activate atomic clock  
10. DOWN: Decrease setting / deactivate atomic clock  
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BACK VIEW  
1. Ventilation holes  
2. Battery compartment (bottom)  
3. AC adaptor socket  
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4. °C / °F switch (in battery compartment)  
5. RESET button (in battery compartment)  
6. mb / inHg switch (in battery compartment)  
You can adjust the angle of the clock display as  
shown below:  
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LCD DISPLAY  
1. Weather ForecastArea: Animated weather forecast  
2. Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area:  
Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor  
channel number  
3. UVI / Barometer Area: UV level and barometric  
pressure bar chart; UV Index and barometric  
readings  
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4. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Atomic clock;  
alarms; calendar  
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Weather Forecast Area  
Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area  
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1. Selected Area icon  
2. Temperature trend  
3. Channel number (1-5) / reception status  
4. Low battery icon for remote sensor  
5. Humidity trend  
1. Low battery icon for main unit  
2. AC adaptor icon - displays when unplugged  
3. Weather display  
6. MAX / MIN temperature  
7. Temperature - °C / °F  
8. Heat Index  
9. MAX / MIN humidity  
10. Humidity  
11. Comfort levels  
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UVI / Barometer Area  
Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area  
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1. Pre-Alarm is set  
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2. Pre-Alarm display / Pre-Alarm setting  
3. Channel with atomic clock reception is locked  
4. Atomic clock reception icon  
5. Daily Alarm is set  
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1. Barometric pressure is showing  
2. UV is showing  
6. Offset time-zone  
7. Time / date / calendar  
3. Low battery icon for UV sensor  
4. UVI value is showing  
5. UV exposure time countdown has started  
6. UV index level  
7. UV exposure time for user  
8. Barometer / UV chart  
9. SPF applied to user for UV exposure  
10. User skin type for UV exposure  
11. User no. (for UV Mode) or hour history for UV /  
Barometric pressure reading  
12. Altitude / barometric pressure / UVI reading  
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REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328NA)  
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1. Signal reception  
2. US time zone  
3. Channel number  
4. Low battery icon  
5. Time  
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6. Temp (°C or °F)  
7. Humidity %  
1. LCD display  
2. LED status indicator  
3. Ventilation duct  
8. Temp / Humidity  
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GETTING STARTED  
BATTERIES  
Batteries are supplied with this product:  
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Main unit  
4 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V  
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V  
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Remote unit  
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.  
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To install the main unit batteries:  
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1. Wall mount  
2. CHANNEL switch (1-5)  
3. RESET  
4. °C / °F  
5. SEARCH  
Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
NOTE  
6. ZONE  
shows when batteries are low.  
7. Battery compartment  
8. Fold-out stand  
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NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline  
batteries with this product for longer performance.  
CHANGE SETTINGS  
1. Press SELECT to switch between Areas.  
indicates the selected Area.  
UNIT  
LOCATION  
Main  
Weather Forecast Area  
Temperature / Humidity Area  
UVI / Barometric Pressure Area  
Remote  
UV Sensor  
NOTE The UV Sensor is an optional item.  
AC ADAPTOR (MAIN UNIT)  
The batteries serve as a back-up power supply. For  
continuous use, please install theAC adaptor at the base  
of the unit:  
2. Most Areas have alternate display options  
(for example, Clock / Alarm or Barometer / UVI).  
Press MODE to switch options, or ALARM /  
switch between clock and alarm.  
to  
3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting  
mode.  
4. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.  
5. Press MODE to confirm.  
REMOTE SENSOR  
This product is shipped with the RTGR328NA Thermo /  
Hygro Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to  
6 sensors (5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors and 1 UV Sensor).  
The THGR328N and THGR268 sensors are also  
compatible with this weather station. (Additional sensors  
are sold separately. Contact your local retailer for more  
information.)  
shows in the Weather Forecast Area when the AC  
adapter is not plugged in.  
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The RTGR328NA Sensor collects and transmits  
temperature and humidity information, along with time  
and date information. Time and date information is  
obtained by synchronizing with radio broadcasted atomic  
clock information from the National Institute of Time  
located in Boulder Colo. For more information on  
the Atomic Clock, pleasit www.nist.gov  
To fold out the stand:  
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SET UP THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR (RTGR328N)  
1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips  
screwdriver.  
2. Insert the batteries.  
For best results:  
3. Set the channel and radio signal format. The switches  
are located in the battery compartment.  
Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and  
US time zone before you mount the sensor.  
SWITCH  
OPTION  
Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.  
Channel  
If you are using more than one  
sensor, select a different channel  
for each sensor.  
Do not place the sensor more than 230 feet  
(70 meters) from the main (indoor) unit.  
Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor)  
unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls,  
and furniture.  
4. Press RESET. Then set the temperature unit.  
SWITCH  
OPTION  
Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to  
the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects.  
Temp  
°C / °F  
Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold  
winter months as below-freezing temperatures may  
affect battery performance and signal transmission.  
5. Press ZONE to select the US time zone (P for Pacific,  
M for Mountain, C for Central or E for Eastern).  
6. Close the battery compartment.  
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NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject  
to the receiving range of the main unit.  
SEARCH FOR SENSOR  
To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press SELECT  
to navigate to the Temperature / Humidity Area. will  
show next to the Area. Then, simultaneously press and  
You may need to experiment with various locations to  
get the best results.  
hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds.  
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION  
To search for the UV sensor, press SELECT to navigate  
to the UVI / Barometer Area. will show next to the  
Area. Then, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL  
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The  
reception icon shown in the Temperature / HumidityArea  
indicates the status.  
for 2 seconds. (The UV sensor is an optional item.)  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
NOTE  
batteries.  
If the sensor is still not found, check the  
Main unit is searching  
for sensors.  
At least 1 channel has  
been found.  
CLOCK AND CALENDAR  
This product tracks the time and date based on US  
atomic clock signals from the RTGR328NA remote  
sensor, or manual settings that you enter.  
Sensor 1 is sending  
data. (The number  
shows which sensor is  
selected.)  
--- shows in Temp /  
Humidity Area  
The selected sensor  
cannot be found.  
Search for the sensor  
or check batteries.  
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ATOMIC CLOCK  
ICON  
MEANING  
The RTGR368NA remote sensor collects time and  
temperature information and transmits this back to the  
main unit. The current time and date is received by radio  
signal from theAtomic Clock broadcast located in Boulder,  
Colorado. For more information on the Atomic Clock,  
The unit has lost contact with the  
remote sensor but the time is  
synchronized.  
The unit has lost contact with the  
remote sensor and the time is not  
synchronized.  
The unit cannot reach the remote  
sensor.  
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when  
you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET.  
Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking.  
To force a manual search for atomic clock  
NOTE  
reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor  
(RTGR328NA) for 2 seconds.  
The  
icon shown in the Clock Area indicates  
2 factors:  
TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON / OFF  
If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first  
disable the atomic clock feature. To do this, navigate to  
the Clock / Alarm Area. Then, press and hold DOWN on  
the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, navigate to the  
Clock / Alarm Area, then press and hold UP for  
2 seconds.  
Connection between the main unit and the sensor  
that collects atomic clock signals (  
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Atomic clock signal reception (  
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How these signals work together:  
ICON  
MEANING  
Atomic clock enabled:  
The unit has contact with the  
sensor and has synchronized the  
time.  
The unit has contact with the  
sensor but the time has not been  
synchronized.  
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Atomic clock disabled:  
NOTE  
The language options are (E) English,  
(F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. The  
language you select determines the weekday display.  
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY  
Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area.  
show next to the Area.  
will  
SET CLOCK  
The BAR988HGA / BAR986HGA and the RTGR368NA  
should automatically set and update the time, as  
necessary. However, if you are too far away from an  
Atomic Clock broadcast signal, or the product is unable  
to synchronize with the broadcast due to interference,  
you may need to set the clock manually.  
Press MODE to toggle between:  
Clock with seconds  
Clock with day  
Clock with time-zone offset  
Calendar  
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area.  
will show next to the Area.  
2. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.  
ALARMS  
3. Select the time zone offset hour (+ / -23 hours),  
12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month  
format, month, date and display language.  
This product has 2 alarms: The Daily Alarm and a  
Pre-Alarm for snowy weather. The Daily Alarm can be  
set to go off at the same time every day. The Pre-Alarm  
sounds only when the Daily Alarm is activated and the  
recorded temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls to  
35.6°F (2°C) or below.  
4. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.  
5. Press MODE to confirm.  
NOTE If no time zone hour offset is set, the time shown  
will be Pacific Time. To change to another US time zone,  
select an hour offset accordingly. The time zone options  
and their related hour offset times are Pacific (-8),  
Mountain (-7), Central (-6) and Eastern (-5).  
SET DAILY ALARM  
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area.  
will show next to the Area.  
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2. Press ALARM / to view the alarm. (AL will show  
at the top.)  
5. Press ALARM / to confirm.  
3. Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds.  
shows when the Pre-Alarm is set.  
4. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to  
change settings.  
NOTE  
The Daily Alarm will NOT function until the next  
day if the Pre-Alarm has been triggered. Also, if you  
deactivate the Daily Alarm, the Pre-Alarm is  
automatically deactivated.  
5. Press ALARM / to confirm.  
6. The Daily Alarm icon will appear when the alarm  
is set.  
ACTIVATE ALARM  
SET PRE-ALARM  
Navigate to the Clock Area, then press ALARM / to  
switch to Daily Alarm or Pre-Alarm view. To activate or  
deactivate the alarm, press UP or DOWN.  
The Pre-Alarm can be set to sound 15, 30, 45, or  
60 minutes before the DailyAlarm. It will sound whenever  
the recorded temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls  
to 35.6°F (2°C) or below.  
When the alarm time is reached, the backlight will be on  
for 8 seconds and crescendo alarm will sound for  
2 minutes. Press any key (except snooze) to silence  
the alarm. It will sound at the same time the next day.  
For example, if you set the alarm to 7:00 AM, and the  
Pre-Alarm to 45 minutes, the Pre-Alarm will sound at  
6:15 AM provided the outdoor temperature at Channel  
1 Sensor is 35.6°F (2°C) or below.  
SNOOZE  
Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to temporarily disable the alarm  
for 8 minutes. or will blink while snooze is on.  
1. Set up and activate the Daily Alarm.  
2. Press ALARM / to switch to Pre-Alarm view.  
(PRE-AL will show at the top.)  
3. Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds.  
BAROMETER  
4. Press UP or DOWN to select 15, 30, 45 or  
60 minutes. This is the amount of time the Pre-Alarm  
will sound BEFORE the Daily Alarm. The Pre-Alarm  
is automatically activated when you select a time.  
This product tracks fluctuations in barometric pressure  
to provide the weather forecast, and the current and past  
24 hours barometric pressure history measurements are  
recorded by the main (indoor) unit.  
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VIEW BAROMETER AREA  
Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area.  
If  
is NOT shown, press MODE.  
Barometric data is shown in 2 areas at the bottom of the  
display. The upper area shows a 24-hour bar chart.  
The lower area shows current and historical readings.  
BAR CHART DISPLAY  
The bar chart visually shows atmospheric changes from  
the current hour (0) to 24 hours prior (-24).  
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT  
Slide the mb / inHg switch (in the clock battery  
compartment), to change the display unit.  
SET ALTITUDE  
Set the altitude to match how far above or below sea  
level you are living. This ensures that the barometric  
pressure readings are accurate.  
VIEW BAROMETER HISTORY  
Navigate to the Barometer Area. Then press HISTORY  
repeatedly to scroll through the measurements. The  
number shown in the HR box indicates how long ago  
each measurement was taken (e.g. 2 hours ago, 3 hours  
ago, etc.).  
1. Navigate to the Barometer Area.  
2. Press and hold HISTORY for 2 seconds.  
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3. Press UP or DOWN to set the altitude in 33-foot  
increments (-328 ft to 8202 ft).  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
Cloudy  
4. Press HISTORY to confirm.  
Rainy  
WEATHER FORECAST  
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather  
within a 19-31 mile (30-50 km) radius. The forecast is  
based on barometric pressure trend readings.  
Snowy  
NOTE The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6AM.  
When the Channel 1 Sensor records a temperature of  
35.6°F (2°C) or lower, the RAINY icon becomes SNOWY.  
The top area shows an animated icon indicating the  
forecasted weather.  
UV MEASUREMENT - OPTIONAL SENSOR  
WEATHER FORECAST ICONS  
The UVR138AUltra-Violet Radiation Sensor is included  
with the BAR986HGA and is available as an optional  
item for the BAR988HGA. The UV sensor gives you the  
following information at your fingertips:  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
Clear  
10-hour Ultra-Violet Index (UVI) record.  
Day / Night  
Day / Night  
Automatic calculation of acceptable UV exposure  
times based on pre-set user profiles (4 users  
maximum).  
Partly cloudy  
UVI Danger Alert when UV Index reaches unsafe  
levels.  
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2. Press CHANNEL to select user 1-4.  
UV data is shown in the same area as the Barometer.  
Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area, then  
3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter the  
Skin Type Setting Mode of the selected user.  
press MODE to display the UV icon  
and data.  
4. Press UP or DOWN to choose 1 of the 4 skin type  
settings. Then press MODE to confirm and enter the  
SPF Set Up Mode.  
NOTE Refer to the UVR138A User Manual for more  
information and see below to learn about the new  
additional UV features.  
5. Press UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the SPF  
value. Then press MODE to confirm and enter the  
UV Exposure Time Countdown Setting Mode.  
NEW ADDITIONAL UV FEATURES  
UV EXPOSURE TIME COUNTDOWN  
6. Press UP or DOWN to enable or disable countdown.  
Press MODE to exit the UV Exposure Time  
Countdown Mode and start the exposure time  
countdown. The remaining user UV exposure time  
To set the exposure time countdown you need set to the  
Skin Type and Sun Protection Factor (SPF) as follows:  
will display and the  
will flash.  
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area,  
then press MODE to select the UV display.  
7. When the countdown has reached "0", an alarm will  
sound for 2 minutes. Press any button to turn the  
alarm off. The icon will flash for 2 minutes even  
if you have stopped the alarm sound.  
MAXIMUM / MINIMUM MEMORY FOR UVI  
To view the maximum and minimum memory for UVI:  
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area.  
2. Press MODE to select the UV display.  
3. Press MEMORY to show maximum, minimum and  
current UVI readings.  
4. Press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds to clear the  
UVI memory.  
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NOTE The UV sensor must be activated before you  
try and set the additional features. Please refer to the  
UVR138A User Manual for more information.  
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT  
Slide the °C / °F switch (inside the clock battery  
compartment), to the setting you want.  
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL  
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY  
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1-5.  
The weather station can display the following information  
from any of the 5 remote sensors:  
Current, minimum, and maximum temperatures and  
relative humidity percentages.  
Comfort level indicator and trend line (rising, falling,  
or steady).  
The house icon shows the selected remote sensor.  
To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold  
CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data will  
be displayed for 3 seconds.  
Data is collected and displayed approximately every  
60 seconds.  
To end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY  
with the Temperature / Humidity Area selected.  
VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY AREA  
Press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature and  
Humidity Areas.  
If you select a sensor that collects only  
NOTE  
temperature data, the humidity will not be shown.  
Temperature data is given at the top; Humidity is below.  
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS  
Press MEMORY repeatedly to view current,  
maximum and minimum records for the selected  
sensor.  
To clear the records, press and hold MEMORY for  
2 seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the  
memory has been cleared.  
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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND  
HEAT INDEX  
The trend lines are shown next to the temperature and  
humidity readings.  
The Heat Index advises 4 levels of warning if the  
temperature is high.  
TREND  
RISING  
STEADY FALLING  
DANGER  
CATEGORY  
TEMPERATURE  
TEMPERATURE  
°F  
°C  
>54.5  
Extreme Danger >130  
Danger  
105-130  
40.5-54.4  
32.2-40.5  
HUMIDITY  
Extreme  
Caution  
90-105  
Caution  
80-90  
26.6-32.2  
COMFORT ZONE  
To display the Heat Index:  
The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate  
is, based on current temperature and humidity  
measurements.  
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the TemperatureArea.  
will show next to the Area.  
ZONE  
WET  
TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY  
2. Press MODE to reach the Heat Index display.  
Any  
>70%  
3. Press CHANNEL to select the desired channel.  
68-77°F  
(20-25°C)  
COM  
40-70%  
NOTE  
If the temperature is below 80°F / 26°C, or the  
desired channel is not working, the Heat Index will  
display "NA".  
Any  
DRY  
<40%  
NOTE This information is shown in the Humidity Area  
when the current measurement is displayed.  
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BACKLIGHT  
WARNINGS  
Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for  
8 seconds.  
This product is designed to give you years of service if  
handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be  
responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device  
from those specified in the user instructions or any  
unapproved alterations or repairs of the product.  
Observe the following guidelines:  
RESET SYSTEM  
The RESET button is located at the bottom of the 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 unit or radio-controlled clock).  
Never immerse the product in water. This can  
cause electrical shock and damage the product.  
Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,  
shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.  
Do not tamper with the internal components.  
NOTE  
When you press RESET, all settings will return  
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.  
Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of  
different types.  
Do not use rechargeable batteries with this  
product.  
SAFETY AND CARE  
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a  
long period of time.  
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.  
Do not scratch the LCD display.  
NOTE The technical specification of this product and  
contents of this user guide are subject to change without  
notice. Images not drawn to scale.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Main Unit Dimensions  
PROBLEM  
SYMPTOM  
REMEDY  
L x W x H  
4.72 x 3.39 x 7.40 inches  
(120 x 86 x 188 mm)  
Barometer  
Strange  
readings  
Set altitude / unit  
(17)  
Weight  
0.83 lbs (376 grams)  
without battery  
Calendar  
Clock  
Strange  
date /  
month  
Change language  
(15)  
Remote Unit Dimensions  
Cannot  
adjust  
clock  
Disable atomic  
clock (14)  
L x W x H  
2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches  
(70 x 24.5 x 116 mm)  
Weight  
0.24 lbs (108 grams)  
without battery  
Cannot  
auto-synch  
1. Adjust  
batteries (10)  
2. Press RESET  
(22)  
Temperature  
Unit  
°F or °C  
3. Manually  
activate atomic  
clock (14)  
Indoor Range  
23 °F to 122 °F  
(-5 °C to 50 °C)  
Outdoor Range  
-4 °F to 140 °F  
(-20 °C to 60 °C)  
Temp  
Shows  
"LLL" or  
"HHH"  
Temperature is  
out-of-range  
Resolution  
Comfort  
0.2 °F (0.1 °C)  
68 °F to 77 °F  
(20 °C to 25 °C)  
Remote  
sensor  
Cannot  
locate  
Check batteries  
(12)  
Memory  
Min / Max  
remote  
sensor  
Relative Humidity  
Range  
25% to 95%  
1%  
Resolution  
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Comfort  
Memory  
40% to 70%  
Min / max  
Calendar  
DD / MM or MM / DD;  
Day of the week in 1 of  
5 languages (E, G, F, I, S)  
Alarm  
Daily & Pre-Alarm;  
2-minute crescendo  
Barometer  
Unit  
mb / hPa or inHg  
1 mb (0.03 inHg)  
Snooze  
Power  
8-minute snooze  
Resolution  
Altitude  
-328 to 8202 feet  
(-100 to 2500 meters)  
Display  
Sunny (day / night),  
partly cloudy (day /  
night), cloudy, rainy,  
snowy  
Main Unit  
Power adapter  
Batteries  
6V AC adapter  
4 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V  
Remote Unit (RTGR328NA)  
RF frequency  
Thermo / Hygro Remote Unit  
433 MHz  
Batteries  
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V  
Range  
Up to 230 feet (70 meters)  
with no obstructions  
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline  
batteries with this product for longer performance.  
Transmission  
Channel No.  
Unit  
Approx. every 1 minute  
1, 2, 3, 4 or 5  
°C or °F  
Atomic Clock  
Synchronization  
Clock display  
Hour format  
Auto or disabled  
HH:MM:SS  
12hr AM / PM or 24hr  
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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
FCC STATEMENT  
more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital  
cameras; 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 you need to  
reach us, as well as frequently asked questions and  
customer downloads.  
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  
his 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.  
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:  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
NOTE  
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.  
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support  
OR  
Call 949-608-2848 in the US.  
For international enquiries, please visit:  
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:  
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/  
default.asp  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
declare that the product  
Product No.:  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
BAR988HGA / BAR986HGA  
TREVISOSleekWeatherStation  
IDT Technology Limited  
Product Name:  
Manufacturer:  
Address:  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV  
technician for help.  
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,  
Hung Hom, Kowloon,  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Hong Kong  
The information below is not to be used as contact for  
support or sales. Please call our customer service number  
the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.  
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.  
his device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
We  
Name:  
Oregon Scientific, Inc.  
19861 SW 95th Place,  
Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA  
1-800-853-8883  
Address:  
Telephone No.:  
Fax No.:  
1-503-684-8883  
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