La Crosse Technology WEATHER DIRECT WA-1030U Owner's Manual
La Crosse Technology WEATHER DIRECT WA-1030U Owner's Manual

La Crosse Technology WEATHER DIRECT WA-1030U Owner's Manual

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Version 2 - 12/22/2011
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.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone 608-785-7935
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  • Page 1 Version 2 - 12/22/2011 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. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone 608-785-7935 Page 1 of 28...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 Table of Contents Table of Contents ..........................2 Congratulations..........................4 Quality Forecasts ..........................4 Weather Direct® is Green ....................... 4 Included in the Box .......................... 4 915 MHz Wireless Sensor Technology ................... 5 Features ............................5 What You Need to Get Started: .......................
  • Page 3 Version 2 - 12/22/2011 Set a Custom Greeting to Hear Before the Forecast ............19 “A, B and C” Keys – Custom Audio Feeds ................19 Assign an Audio Feed to the “A, B or C” Key ............... 19 Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the “A, B or C” Key ............20 “SET”...
  • Page 4: Congratulations

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s first Internet-Powered Weather Forecast Station. Meteorological accuracy 24 hours-a-day, providing forecast information without turning on your television or computer! Weather Direct® uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather forecasts and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it delivers.
  • Page 5: 915 Mhz Wireless Sensor Technology

    This product offers: INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state-of-the-art new wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY®. INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate update (every 4 seconds!) of all your outdoor data measured from the sensors: follow your climatic...
  • Page 6: What You Need To Get Started

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 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 Router or broadband modem with built-in router. (contact your Internet service provider ISP •...
  • Page 7: Set Up Your Wa-1030U

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 Set Up Your WA-1030U NOTE: The Quick Set-Up Card that is included in the box contains additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct® system without reading this entire manual. Open www.weatherdirect.com in a web browser and click “REGISTER”...
  • Page 8 Version 2 - 12/22/2011 Next you need to complete one screen of basic personal information. Tips on doing User Name: Make this an easy to remember name variation or descriptive phrase. Use the underscore _ where any spaces would be. If the name chosen has already been taken, you will get a red error message.
  • Page 9: Register Standard Gateway

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 Register Standard Gateway On the “Select Your Gateway Type” box select the picture that matches the gateway in your package. Most users purchase a standard gateway. Notice the “My Weather Direct” summary on the left. This panel will gradually fill with gateway(s) and display(s) as you build your weather direct system.
  • Page 10 Version 2 - 12/22/2011 WARNING: Match display models on the 4 numeric digits, as any other characters on the picture label are less important. If in doubt, the model number is printed on the back of the device just below the “ONLINE SUPPORT” entry (usually on the battery cover). You need the last 4 digits from the www.weatherdirect.com/1030 entry as the web site does not use the...
  • Page 11: Tx50 Outdoor Temperature Sensor

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 TX50 Outdoor Temperature Sensor Once the forecast is showing on the WA-1030U display, press the SNOOZE key. When you see UPDATE ## on the display, insert Batteries into the outdoor sensor and place it 5-10 feet from the display for 15 minutes.
  • Page 12: To Wall Mount The Outdoor Sensor

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor: The Outdoor Sensor is weather resistant, but not water proof. To ensure maximum Sensor life, mount it in a covered place out of the elements like under the eaves. Placement on the North side of your home will provide the most accurate readings. Mount it about 18”...
  • Page 13: Time Setting On Wireless Display

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 Time Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select on www.weatherdirect.com for your Wireless Display is intended to set the time for your physical location so the clock on your Wireless Display is accurate. This time is independent of your selected forecast locations.
  • Page 14 Version 2 - 12/22/2011 Click the “Edit Device Settings” button • Scroll down to the desired section on the setup page and enter your preferences. • Click the “Save Settings” button to finish. • Page 14 of 28...
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  • Page 16: Wireless Display Operation

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 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”...
  • Page 17: Mode" Key

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 “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.
  • Page 18: Set Alarm Time

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 Set Alarm Time Press and Hold the “ALARM” Key until the hours digit flashes to set the alarm time. • Alarm will sound once every 24 hours while active. Press the “VOLUME +” Key to change the hour. “PM” will indicate a PM time, while •...
  • Page 19: Change A Setting While Using The "Set" Modes

    Version 2 - 12/22/2011 “VOLUME” and the current setting will display on the bottom of the LCD while setting • the volume. The Volume range is from 1-20 • Change a Setting While Using the “SET” Modes NOTE: See the section on the “SET” Key on page 20 for more information. Press the “- VOLUME +”...
  • Page 20 Version 2 - 12/22/2011 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 •...

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