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LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY - Frequently Asked Questions

WS-8236

To function properly, the digital wall clock must be started correctly using good quality alkaline batteries and the time must be set.

     

Section 1 - Time Display

     
Question 1   Display is blank
     
   

Check the polarity on your batteries to make sure they are installed according to the diagrams in the battery compartment. Also make sure that you are using a new good quality alkaline battery.

     
Question 2   Change the way the date is displayed
     
   

Press and release the + button to change your display options.

     
Question 3   Time is incorrect or not displaying at all
     
   
  1. If you have not yet installed the batteries or plugged in the clock and it shows a time, remove the scratch-guard from the LCD panel.
  2. This clock receives a signal from Ft. Collins, Colorado (WWVB) to set the clock to atomic time. Sometimes, due to adverse weather or atmospheric conditions you will not be able to receive a signal immediately. The best way to get a signal is to put your clock in a window facing Colorado until you see the tower icon appear.
  3. If your time is off by an increment of 1 hour, change your time zone to match your location.
     

Section 2 - Moon Phase

     
Question 1   How does the moon phase work?
     
   

The segments that are highlighted will portray the part of the moon that is lit. For instance, the moon will be blank during a new moon and dark during a full moon. This is set by the tower in Ft. Collins and therefore needs a signal in order to read accurately. The Moon on the clock has only 4 segments to show all 28 days in a lunar month. This may cause the moon phase feature to be off by a few hours. For example a full moon may not show on the exact hour that your calendar may say the full moon is.

     
     
    If further assistance is required please contact us via email at support@lacrossetechnology.com or by phone at 608.782.1610