Oregon Scientific Radar Detector MR238 User Manual

INTRODUCTION  
Mirror Weather Station  
Model: MR238  
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ MR238 Mirror Weather Station.  
This powerful device bundles time keeping, weather forecasting, indoor and  
outdoor temperature and humidity readings into a single mirror display you can  
use from the convenience of your home.  
User Manual  
In this box, you will find:  
CONTENTS  
Main unit (MR238) with wall-mount holder  
Remote sensor (RTGR328N)  
AC adapter  
Introduction .................................................................................................. 1  
Product Overview ........................................................................................ 2  
Front View ................................................................................................ 2  
Back View ................................................................................................ 2  
VFD Display ............................................................................................. 2  
Remote Sensor (RTGR328N) .................................................................. 3  
Remote Sensor LCD Display ................................................................... 3  
Remote Sensor Back View ...................................................................... 3  
Getting Started ............................................................................................. 4  
Installing the Wall-Mount Holder .............................................................. 4  
NOTE The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THGR228N (3-Channel) remote  
sensors are also compatible with this weather station. Additional sensors are  
sold separately. Please contact your local stockist for more information.  
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.  
AC Adaptor (Main Unit) ............................................................................ 4  
VFD Display .................................................................................................. 4  
Activate / Deactivate the Display.............................................................. 4  
Remote Sensor............................................................................................. 4  
Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor (RTGR328N).......................................... 4  
Sensor Data Transmission ....................................................................... 5  
Search for Sensor .................................................................................... 5  
Clock and Calendar ..................................................................................... 5  
Radio-Controlled Clock ............................................................................ 5  
Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ................................................... 5  
Set Clock .................................................................................................. 5  
Switch Clock Display ................................................................................ 5  
Alarms ........................................................................................................... 5  
Set Alarm ................................................................................................. 5  
Activate / Deactivate Alarm ...................................................................... 5  
Snooze ..................................................................................................... 5  
Weather Forecast ......................................................................................... 6  
Weather Forecast Icons ........................................................................... 6  
Temperature and Humidity ......................................................................... 6  
View Temperature and Humidity Area ..................................................... 6  
Select Measurement Unit ......................................................................... 6  
Select Sensor Channel ............................................................................ 6  
Minimum / Maximum Records.................................................................. 6  
Temperature and Humidity Trend Lines................................................... 6  
Comfort Zone ........................................................................................... 6  
Reset System ............................................................................................... 6  
Safety and Care ............................................................................................ 6  
Warnings....................................................................................................... 6  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 6  
Specifications............................................................................................... 7  
About Oregon Scientific .............................................................................. 7  
EC-Declaration of Conformity..................................................................... 7  
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REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328N)  
REMOTE SENSOR – BACK VIEW  
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1. Wall mount  
1. LCD display  
2. CHANNEL switch (1-5)  
3. RESET  
2. LED status indicator  
3. Ventilation duct  
4. °C / °F switch  
5. SEARCH  
REMOTE SENSOR LCD DISPLAY  
6. EU / UK radio signal format switch  
7. Battery compartment  
8. Fold-out stand  
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1. Signal reception  
2. Channel number  
3. Low battery icon  
4. Time  
5. Temperature (°C or °F)  
6. Humidity %  
7. Temperature / Humidity  
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GETTING STARTED  
VFD DISPLAY  
ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE THE DISPLAY  
INSTALLING THE WALL-MOUNT HOLDER  
To install the wall-mount holder:  
Slide the VFD control switch at the back of the weather station to different display  
options:  
1. Use the diagram provided to mark where the 6 screws will be drilled.  
2. Drill the screws into the wall to affix the wall-mount holder.  
3. Put on the wall-mount cover.  
Display ON – The VFD display and the LED light bars will always be on.  
Display OFF – The VFD display and the LED light bars will always be off.  
Display AUTO – The VFD display and the LED light bars will be on when any  
key is pressed or the front of the ACTIVE / SNOOZE touch panel is triggered.  
The display and the light bars will be turned off after 30 minutes if no other  
keys are pressed.  
4. Unscrew the bar that is in the Mirror Weather Station stand.  
5. Attach the stand to the wall-mount holder and screw to affix firmly in place.  
6. Adjust the angle of the mirror.  
REMOTE SENSOR  
This product is shipped with the RTGR328N Thermo / Hygro Sensor. The main  
unit can collect data from up to 5 sensors (5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors). The  
THGR328N and THGR228N sensors are also compatible with this weather  
station. (Additional sensors are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for  
more information).  
TheRTGR328NSensorcollectstemperatureandhumidityreadings,andsignals  
from official time-keeping organizations for the radio-controlled clock.  
SET UP THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR (RTGR328N)  
1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver.  
2. Insert batteries.  
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3. Set the channel and radio signal format. The switches are located in the  
battery compartment.  
SWITCH  
OPTION  
Channel  
If you are using more than one sensor, select a  
different channel for each sensor.  
Radio Signal Format  
EU (DCF) / UK (MSF)  
4. Press RESET, then set the temperature unit.  
SWITCH  
OPTION  
Temp  
°C / °F  
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5. Close the battery compartment.  
To fold out the stand:  
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AC ADAPTOR (MAIN UNIT)  
For best results:  
Please install the AC adaptor at the back of the unit as illustrated. (Hiding of the  
adaptor wire can only happen when the wall-mount holder is installed).  
Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and radio signal format  
before you mount the sensor.  
Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.  
Do not place the sensor more than 30 metres (100 feet) from the main  
(indoor) unit.  
Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing  
obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.  
Placethesensorinalocationwithaclearviewtothesky,awayfrommetallic  
or electronic objects.  
Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as  
below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal  
transmission.  
NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject to the receiving range of  
the main unit.  
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SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION  
SET CLOCK  
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 seconds. The reception icon shown  
indicates the status.  
You only need to do this if you have disabled the radio-controlled clock (or if you  
are too far from a RF signal).  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
1. Press and hold CLOCK for 2 seconds.  
2. Select the time zone offset hour (+ / -23 hours), 12 / 24-hour format, hour,  
minute, year, date / month format, month, day and display language.  
3. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.  
Main unit is searching for sensors.  
At least 1 channel has been found.  
4. Press CLOCK to confirm.  
Sensor1issendingdata. (Thenumbershowswhich  
sensor is selected).  
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian,  
and (S) Spanish. The language you select determines the weekday display.  
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Theselectedsensorcannotbefound.Searchforthe  
sensor or check batteries.  
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY  
Press CLOCK to toggle between:  
SEARCH FOR SENSOR  
Clock with day  
Clock with time-zone offset  
Tosearchforthesensor,simultaneouslypressandholdMEMORYandCHANNEL  
for 2 seconds.  
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, please check the batteries.  
ALARMS  
This product has 2 alarms.  
CLOCK AND CALENDAR  
SET ALARM  
This product tracks the time and date based on radio-controlled signals from the  
RTGR328N remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter.  
1. Select Alarm#1 or Alarm#2 by pressing ALARM once or twice (once to view  
Alarm#1, twicetoviewAlarm#2). Thealarmnumberwillshowjusttotheright  
of the displayed alarm time.  
2. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.  
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.  
4. Press ALARM to confirm.  
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK  
The time and date are automatically updated by radio-controlled clock signals  
from official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby  
(England) unless you disable this feature.  
The Daily Alarm icon will light up when the alarm is set.  
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes and is initiated when you first set up the unit  
or whenever you press RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop  
blinking.  
ACTIVATE/ DEACTIVATE ALARM  
To activate / deactivate the alarm, press ALARM ON / OFF. The alarm icons will  
light up when the alarm is set. You can set Alarm#1, Alarm#2 or both alarms  
simultaneously.  
How these signals work together:  
NOTE When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm will sound for 2  
minutes.Pressanykeytosilencethealarm.Itwillsoundatthesametimethenext  
day.  
ICON  
MEANING  
Theunithascontactwiththesensorandhassynchronized  
the time.  
SNOOZE  
The unit has contact with the sensor but the time has not  
been synchronized.  
Tap on the area at front of the ACTIVE / SNOOZE panel to temporarily disable  
the alarm for 8 minutes.  
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.  
NOTE ToforceamanualsearchforRFclockreception, pressandholdSEARCH  
on the sensor for 2 seconds.  
TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF  
If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first disable the radio-controlled  
feature.  
NOTE The ACTIVE / SNOOZE touch panel is subject to varying degrees of  
sensitivity; you may need to tap against the area of the touch panel more than  
once and with varying degrees of pressure or force to trigger the function.  
To disable the radio-controlled feature, press and hold DOWN on the main unit  
for 2 seconds.  
To enable the radio-controlled feature, press and hold UP for 2 seconds.  
NOTE When the feature is disabled, the house icon disappears in the upper left-  
hand corner of the VFD display.  
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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND LINES  
WEATHER FORECAST  
The trend lines are shown next to the temperature and humidity readings.  
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-  
31 mile) radius. The forecast is based on barometric pressure trend readings.  
TREND  
RISING  
STEADY  
FALLING  
The top area shows an animated icon indicating the forecasted weather.  
TEMPERATURE  
WEATHER FORECAST ICONS  
HUMIDITY  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
Clear  
COMFORT ZONE  
Day / Night  
Day / Night  
The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate is, based on current  
temperature and humidity measurements.  
Partly cloudy  
Cloudy  
ZONE  
WET  
TEMPERATURE  
HUMIDITY  
Any  
>70%  
COM  
DRY  
20-25°C  
(68-77°F)  
Any  
40-70%  
<40%  
Rainy  
NOTE This information is shown just beside the humidity reading.  
Snowy  
RESET SYSTEM  
The RESET button is located at the back of the unit.  
NOTE The nighttime icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM. When the Channel 1  
sensor records a temperature of 2°C (35.6 °F) or lower, the Rainy icon becomes  
Snowy.  
PressRESETwheneverperformanceisnotbehavingasexpected,(forexample,  
unable to establish radio frequency link with remote unit or radio-controlled  
clock).  
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY  
NOTE When you press RESET, all settings will return to the default settings so  
you will lose all stored information.  
The weather station can display the following information:  
Current, minimum and maximum temperatures and relative humidity  
percentages.  
Comfort level indicator and trend line (rising, falling, or steady).  
SAFTY 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.  
NOTE Data is collected and displayed approximately every 60 seconds.  
VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY AREA  
WARNINGS  
Temperature data is given at the top; humidity is below.  
This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Oregon  
Scientificwillnotberesponsibleforanydeviationsintheusageofthedevicefrom  
those specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs  
of the product.  
Please observe the following guidelines:  
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.  
Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types.  
Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.  
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time.  
Do not scratch the display.  
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT  
Press the °C / °F button to the desired setting.  
NOTE The technical specification of this product and contents of this user guide  
are subject to change without notice. Also images not drawn to scale.  
NOTE The button is located at the back of the unit.  
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1-5. (The house icon shows the  
selected remote sensor).  
PROBLEM  
SYMPTOM  
REMEDY  
To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. (Each  
sensor’s data will be displayed for 3 seconds).  
Calendar  
Strange date /  
month  
Change language  
Clock  
Temp  
Cannot adjust clock  
Cannot auto-synch  
Disable radio-controlled clock  
To end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY.  
1.Press RESET  
2.Manually activate  
radio-controlled clock  
NOTE If you select a sensor that collects only temperature data, the humidity will  
not be shown.  
Shows "LLL" or "HHH" Temperature is out-of-range  
Remote  
sensor  
Cannot locate  
remote sensor  
Check batteries  
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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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
SPECIFICATIONS  
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS  
L x W x H  
Scientific products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children's electronic  
learningproductsandgames;projectionclocks;healthandfitnessgear;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.  
330 x 42 x 207 mm  
(12.99 x 1.65 x 8.15 inches)  
Weight  
1002 grams (2.20 lbs)  
REMOTE UNIT DIMENSIONS  
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: www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support  
L x W x H  
70 x 24.5 x 116 mm  
(2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches)  
Weight  
108 grams (0.24 lbs)  
without battery  
OR  
Call 949-608-2848 in the US.  
TEMPERATURE  
For international enquiries, please visit:  
Unit  
°C or °F  
Indoor Range  
Outdoor Range  
Resolution  
Comfort  
-5 °C to 50 °C  
-20 °C to 60 °C  
0.1 °C (0.2° F)  
20 °C to 25 °C  
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Mirror Weather Station model  
MR238 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant  
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the signed and dated Declaration  
ofConformityisavailableonrequestviaourOregonScientificCustomerService.  
Display  
Sunny (day / night), partly cloudy  
(day / night), cloudy, rainy, snowy  
RELATIVE HUMIDITY  
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED  
CH  
Range  
25% to 95%  
1%  
All EC countries, Switzerland  
and Norway  
N
Resolution  
REMOTE UNIT (RTGR328N)  
RF frequency  
433 MHz  
Range  
Up to 30 metres (100 feet)  
Approx. every 1 minute  
1, 2, 3, 4 or 5  
Transmission  
Channel No.  
Unit  
°C or °F  
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK  
Synchronization  
Auto or disabled  
HH:MM:SS  
Clock display  
Hour format  
12hr AM/PM (MSF format)  
24hr (DCF format)  
Calendar  
DD/MM or MM/DD;  
Day of the week in 1 of 5  
languages (E, G, F, I, S)  
Alarm  
2-minute crescendo  
AC adapter  
MAIN UNIT  
Power adapter  
THERMO / HYGRO REMOTE UNIT  
Batteries  
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V  
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for  
longer performance.  
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Mirror Weather Station  
Model: MR238  
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