Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Honeywell Wireless Indoor/
Outdoor Thermometer with US Atomic Clock.
This device includes precise time keeping, alarms and
indoor/outdoor temperature monitoring features that you
can enjoy from the comfort of your home.
In this package you will find:
• Main unit (receiver)
• Remote sensor (transmitter) TS13
Wireless Indoor/Outdoor
Thermometer with
US Atomic Clock
Please keep this manual handy as you use your new
item. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as
well as technical specifications and precautions you
should know.
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USER MANUAL
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A FOUR-LINE DISPLAY
FEATURES
MAIN UNIT
Allows easy reading of the indoor or outdoor
temperature and calendar clock
* Precise Atomic time keeping with daily clock updates
* Time display with hours, minutes and seconds
* Calendar display with month and date
* US time zone settings (Pacific, Mountain, Central
& Eastern)
B CHANNEL SELECTOR
Selects different remote sensor readings
C MEMORY [MEM] BUTTON
* Radio - controlled signal reception indicator
* User-Selectable 12/24 hour time format
* Weekday displayed in 5 different languages
– English, Spanish, French, German and Italian
* User-Selectable temperature display in ˚C or ˚F
* Indoor temperature display
Recalls maximum or minimum temperature
D MODE BUTTON
Changes display modes and confirms setting
E ALARM ON/OFF BUTTON
* Remote temperature monitored from up to 3 locations via
433 MHz frequency band (one remote sensor is included)
* Wall mount or desktop option
Selects an alarm time and sets an alarm status
F SNOOZE/LIGHT BUTTON
* Dual crescendo alarm with snooze
* Programmable low-temperature pre-alarm warns about
icy or inclement weather conditions prior to regular
alarm time
Activates the snooze and LCD backlight
G WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE
Keeps the main unit on a wall
* LCD with blue backlight
H UP (
) BUTTON
Outdoor Temperature Display
Remote
Outdoor Temperature Trend
Increases the setting
Reception Icon
Channel
Number
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DOWN (
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Decreases the setting
Indoor
Temperature
Trend
J BATTERY COMPARTMENTS
Accommodates two UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V
alkaline batteries
Time Zone
Display
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Indoor
Temperature
Display
Radio
AM
PM
Reception Icon
Weekday
Display
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Time
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Pre-Alarm
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Holds unit in upright position on a flat surface
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Indicator
Battery Low
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Indicator
Single Alarm Indicator
Date Display
Weekday Alarm Time
Month Display
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REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
* Remote temperature transmission to the main unit
via 433MHz signal.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1. We recommend using alkaline batteries for main unit and
remote sensor.
* Case can be wall mounted using built-in hanger
* 100 feet transmission range without interference
* LCD display of measured temperature
* Temperature display unit (˚C or ˚F) selection
* Transmission channel selection
2. Avoid using rechargeable batteries .
3. Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as
shown in the battery compartment.
4. Always insert batteries in the remote sensor first.
5. Press RESET after each battery change, using a paper
clip or similar tool.
6. During the initial setup, place the main unit as close as
possible to the remote sensor.
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7. After reception is established, position the remote sensor and
main unit within the effective transmission range of 100 feet.
NOTE: 1.Avoid setting the time and date on the main unit
before the remote temperature is displayed.
2. The effective operating range may be influenced
by the surrounding building materials and how
the receiver and transmitter are positioned.
3.Place the remote sensor so that it faces the main
unit (receiver), minimizing obstructions such
as doors, walls and furniture.
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CHANNEL
RESET
˚C/˚F
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THERMO
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SENSOR
4.Though the remote sensors are weather resistant,
they should be placed outdoors away from direct
sunlight, rain or snow.
A LED INDICATOR
Flashes once when the remote sensor transmits a reading
Flashes twice when battery power is low
BATTERY INSTALLATION
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
B BATTERY COMPARTMENT
NOTE: Install the batteries; select the channel and
temperature unit (˚C/˚F) before you mount the remote sensor.
1. Remove the screws in the battery compartment with a
small Phillips screwdriver.
Accommodates two AA-size batteries
C RESET
Resets all previous settings
2. Select the channel. The switch is located in the battery
compartment. Channel 1 is typically selected if only
1 remote is being used.
D CHANNEL SELECTOR
Selects the desired channel before installing batteries
3. If you are using more than one sensor, select a
different channel for each sensor.
E WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE
Keeps remote sensor on the wall.
4. Install 2 “AA” size batteries (not included) matching
to the polarities shown in the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws.
6. Secure the remote sensor in the desired location.
F ˚C/˚F SWITCH
Selects the temperature display in Fahrenheit or Celsius
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Always place main unit by the window for better reception.
If in 8 minutes the WWVB time signal has not been
received, use the MODE button to set the time manually
(see "setting the time and date manually" section.)
The clock will continue to search for the WWVB time
signal daily from 1:00am to 4:30am. If reception is
successful, the time and date will be updated automatically.
6. You may activate the WWVB receiver at any time by
pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds in the
Hour/Minute/Second display.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
MAIN UNIT
The Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer main unit
uses 2 “AA” batteries (not included). When the LCD
becomes dim or the respective low battery indicator
shows up on the indoor or remote temperature display,
the battery replacement is required. To install or replace
the batteries, please follow these steps:
1. Remove the battery compartment door on the back of
the main unit.
2. Insert 2 “AA” size batteries (not included) matching
the polarities shown.
FUNCTION KEYS
Your Wireless Forecaster has 6 easy - to - use function
keys that control its operation:
Use the MODE button:
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND OR
WALL MOUNTING
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To set the time manually
To view the calendar
The main unit has a removable table stand, that supports
it on a flat surface. The unit can also be mounted on
the wall using the recessed screw hole. The stand must be
removed prior to mounting. The remote sensor can be
similarly mounted or placed on a flat surface.
Use the button:
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To increase the hour, minute, year, month and date
* To select 12/24 hour format
* To select temperature display unit (ºC or ºF )
* To select the weekday language
GETTING STARTED
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To select the time zone
1. After the batteries are installed, remote sensor will
transmit the temperature readings at adout 45 second
intervals.
To activate reception of the WWVB signal
Use the button:
* To decrease the hour, minute, year, month and date
* To select 12/24 hour format
2. The main unit may take up 2 minutes to receive the
initial readings.
* To select temperature display unit (ºC or ºF )
* To select the weekday language
* To search for the remote sensor signal
3. Upon successful reception, the remote temperature will
be displayed under the top line of the main unit LCD
display, and the indoor temperature will be displayed
below the remote one.
Use the CHANNEL button:
* To view the reading of different remote sensor(s)
4. The main unit will automatically update readings at
45-second intervals.
Use the MEM button:
5. After the main unit finishes searching for the temperature
signal from the remote unit(s), the WWVB time signal
receiver will start searching for the atomic time signal.
It takes about 5-8 minutes.
* To view the maximum or the minimum indoor or remote
temperature
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To clear the previous temperature records
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LANGUAGE SETTING
Use the ALARM ON/OFF button:
The weekday may be displayed in one of five languages:
English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian
1. After the minute is set, press MODE, and the weekday
display will indicate the current preset language, “EN”
for English.
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To view the weekday alarm, single alarm or the pre-alarm.
To set the alarm times.
To turn off any alarm.
CALENDAR CLOCK DISPLAY MODES
Both an alarm time and the calendar share the same
section of the LCD display. The next line displays the current
time with seconds and the day of the week. The calendar is
displayed in the month and day format. If the alarm time is
displayed, press MODE to display the calendar in month-day
format. Each press on the MODE button will change the
display between the time with the seconds and the time with
the day of the week.
2. Press or to set the desired language for the weekday
display. The selection sequence is “EN” for English, “SP”
for Spanish, “FR” for French, “GE” for German, and “IT”
for Italian.
˚C or ˚F TEMPERATURE DISPLAY SELECTION
1. When the language of weekday is set, press MODE.
2. “˚F” will flash prompting the Fahrenheit display.
3. Press or to select desired temperature display: “˚F”
for Fahrenheit or “˚C” for Celsius.
DATE AND TIME SETTING
1. Press MODE button to change
to the Hour/ Minute/ Weekday display. Select the Time
Zone by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds.
Keep holding until the desired time zone (Pacific, Mountain,
Central or Eastern) is displayed. A dark section on the
map indicates the time zone selected.
EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES
* When the temperature display is set, press MODE to return
to the default hours, minutes and seconds display.
* If no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the unit will return to
default time display.
2. Press and hold MODE for 3 seconds: The year digit will
flash. Press or to select the year.
VIEWING THE ALARM TIME SETTINGS
There are 3 different alarms available: Weekday alarm, Single
alarm and the Pre-alarm.
3. Press MODE again: The month digit will flash.
Press or to select the month.
4. Press MODE again: The date digit will flash.
* Weekday Alarm
Press
or to select the date.
The alarm will sound and alarm icon “
set time, Monday through Friday.
* Single Alarm
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5. Press MODE again: The “12 Hr” digit will flash to
prompt for 12 or 24 hour display format. Press or
to select 12 or 24 Hr.
The alarm will sound and the alarm icon “
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the set time. Once it is finished, it will be disabled automatically.
This is useful for weekends, holidays or any day when you wish
to wake at a time other than your normal weekday alarm time.
There is no need to reset your regular alarm time. This alarm
can be bypassed during the set up if you choose not to use it.
6. Press MODE again: The hour digit will flash.
Press
or to select the hour.
7. Press MODE again: The minute digit will flash.
Press or to select the minute.
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* Pre-Alarm
1. Press to view the previous single alarm time and arm
the alarm.
If the remote temperature (channel 1) is 32˚F or below,
the pre-alarm feature will be activated. The pre-alarm
time interval can be set for 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 or 90
minutes before the weekday or single alarm time.
This alarm will only sound if either the weekday or single
alarms are armed. It may warn you about the lower
temperature weather conditions and wake you up earlier in
case of a potential ice or snow. This alarm can be bypassed
during the set up if you choose not to use it.
2. Press to disarm the single alarm and “OFF” will be
displayed.
3. When the single alarm time is displayed, press and hold
ALARM ON/OFF for 3 seconds;
4. The alarm hour digit will flash, then press or to adjust
the desired hour.
5. Press ALARM ON/OFF again, the alarm minute digit
will flash, then press or to adjust the desired minute.
6. Press ALARM ON/OFF again and the single alarm is
If the calendar is displayed, pressing ALARM ON/OFF will
display the weekday alarm. Each press on ALARM ON/OFF
button will display the next available alarm in the sequence of
Weekday alarm, Single alarm and Pre-alarm.
set with the icon “
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PRE-ALARM SETTING
Press MODE to return to the calendar display.
Press ALARM ON/OFF to select the pre-alarm time. If the
alarm is disarmed, the alarm time will be displayed as “OFF”.
The pre-alarm can be set only if the weekday alarm or the
single alarm is set. If you choose not to set the PR E -AL AR M
press ALARM ON/OFF again to exit the setting procedure.
WEEKDAY ALARM SETTING
1. Press to view the previous weekday alarm time and arm
the alarm.
1. Press
the alarm.
2. Press
to view the previous pre-alarm time and arm
2. Press to disarm the weekday alarm and have the
display read “OFF”.
to disarm the pre-alarm time and have the display
3. When the weekday alarm time is displayed, press and hold
ALARM ON/OFF for 3 seconds;
read “OFF”.
3. When the pre-alarm time is displayed, press and hold
ALARM ON/OFF for 3 seconds;
4. The alarm hour digit will flash, then press or to adjust
the desired hour.
4. The minute digit will flash, then press or to adjust
the desired pre-alarm period in the sequence of 15, 30, 45,
60, 75, 90 minutes.
5. Press ALARM ON/OFF again, the alarm minute digit
will flash, then press or to adjust the desired minute.
6. Press ALARM ON/OFF again and the weekday alarm is
5. Press ALARM ON/OFF again and the pre-alarm is set
with the icon “PRE-AL” on the display.
set with the icon “
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SINGLE ALARM SETTING
USING THE ALARM AND SNOOZE
Press ALARM ON/OFF to select the single alarm. If the
alarm is disarmed, the alarm time will be displayed as “OFF”.
If you choose not to set the SINGLE ALARM press
ALARM ON/OFF again to advance to the PRE-ALARM
setting procedure.
When the alarm sounds, press the LIGHT/SNOOZE key
to temporarily stop the alarm. After depressing LIGHT/
SNOOZE, the alarm sound will resume in 5 minutes. If the
alarm is not disabled after that, it will sound for 4 more
minutes and then will stop by itself.
Press ALARM ON/OFF to disable any alarm.
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5. On the main unit select the same channel number that
set on the remote sensor. Outdoor temperature on the
display will show that transmission is being received
successfully.
Note: When the temperature falls below the freezing point
the batteries in the remote sensor(s) will freeze
lowering their voltage output and effective range.
During prolonged periods of extreme cold it is
advisable to bring the remote sensor indoors, if
alkaline batteries are being used. We recommend to
use lithium ion batteries at temperatures below 32˚F.
DISABLING ATOMIC TIME
SIGNAL RECEPTION
The main unit can be set manually to disable the daily
reception of the WWVB time signal.
Press and hold the and buttons at the same time for
3 seconds and the radio reception icon will disappear.
To enable WWVB receiver, press and hold the and
buttons at the same time for 3 seconds again. The radio
reception icon will flash. The main unit will start to
search for the WWVB time signal immediately.
LOST COMMUNICATION
If the main unit display for the remote sensor goes blank,
press and hold for 3 seconds to begin a new signal
search. If the signal still isn't received, please make sure
that:
TRANSMISSION COLLISION
Signals from other household devices, such as door bells,
home security systems and entry controls, may interfere
with this product and cause temporary reception failure.
This is normal and does not affect the general performance
of the product. The transmission and reception of the
temperature readings will resume once the interference ends.
1. The remote sensor is in its proper location.
2. The distance between the main and remote units is not
over 100 feet.
3. The path between units is clear of obstacles.
Shorten the distance between units if necessary.
4. Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote
sensor and main unit.
CHECKING REMOTE AND
INDOOR TEMPERATURE
The indoor temperature is shown on the second line of the
main unit display. The remote temperature is shown on
the top line of the display. The wave icon near the remote
temperature reading indicates that there is a good
reception from the remote sensor. If there is no signals
received from the remote unit for more than 2 minutes, a
If it does not work, please perform the following steps:
1. Bring the main unit and remote sensor close together.
2. Remove 4 small screws from the back of the remote
sensor and open the battery compartment.
3. Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and
reinstall them in the same manner. Remote sensor LED
indicator will flash showing transmission of the signal.
4. Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall
them in the same manner.
dashes “
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Press and hold button for 2 seconds to activate an
immediate signal search.
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TEMPERATURE TREND
WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
The trend indicator shows the trend of temperatures collected
at a particular remote sight. There are three trends will be
shown: Rising, Steady, and Falling.
The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
It transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout
the continental United States at 60KHz. Wireless Indoor/
Outdoor Thermometer can receive this WWVB signal
through its internal antenna from the distance up to 2,000
miles away. Due to the nature of the Earth’s ionosphere,
reception can be limited during the daytime. The radio control
clock will search for a signal every night when reception is
best. The WWVB radio station receives its signal from the
NIST Atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado.
Arrow
Indicator
Temperature
Rising
Steady
Falling
The WWVB tower icon on the main unit's display will flash
indicating radio signal reception from the WWVB radio
station. When the time signal is received, the WWVB tower
icon turns on and the time of the selected time zone will be
displayed. If only the part of the WWVB tower icon turns
on or the WWVB tower does not appear at all and the time
is not set, please consider the following:
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
The maximum and minimum records of the indoor and
remote temperature will be automatically stored in the
memory.
The main unit will display the minimum, maximum and
the current reading upon each press of the MEM button.
If the MEM button is not pressed, the unit will return to the
current temperature display in 15 seconds.
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Make sure the main unit is positioned at 8 feet distance
from any interference source such as a TV, computer
monitors, microwave ovens, etc
To clear the memory, press and hold MEM for 3 seconds.
The maximum and minimum readings will be erased.
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Within concrete rooms (basements, superstructures, office
buildings), the received signal will be weakened, and the
main unit should be placed close to a window.
READING THE KINETIC WAVE DISPLAY
The kinetic wave display shows the signal receiving status
of the main unit. There are three possible forms:
* The successful reception of the atomic time signal depends
on the positioning and location of the main unit. Always
place the main unit by the window for better reception.
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During the night time, the atmospheric disturbances are
usually less severe and reception may be improved.
A single daily reception is sufficient enough to keep the
accuracy reading within 1 second.
The Unit is in searching mode
Temperature readings are
securely registered
Note: In case the radio-controlled clock is not able to detect
the WWVB signal (due to disturbances, transmitting
distance, etc), the time can be manually set and will
be maintained accurately until a signal is available.
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No signals.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Measurement
Main unit
CARE OF YOUR WIRELESS INDOOR/OUTDOOR
THERMOMETER WITH US ATOMIC CLOCK
This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory
service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions:
1. Do not immerse the units in water.
Indoor Temperature
Proposed operating range
: -5°C to +50°C /
23°F to 122°F
: 0.1°C/ 0.2°F
2. Do not use any corrosive cleanser or chemical solution
on the units. They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode
the electronic circuit.
Temperature resolution
Remote Sensor
3. Do not subject the units to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunction,
shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries and distorted
parts.
Proposed operating range
with alkaline batteries
Proposed operating range
with lithium batteries
Temperature resolution
: -20°C to + 70°C /
-4°F to 158°F
: -38°F to + 158°F /
(-38.8˚C to 70˚C)
: 0.1°C/ 0.2°F
4. Do not tamper with the units internal components. Doing
so will invalidate the warranty on the units and may cause
unnecessary damage. The units contain no user-
serviceable parts.
RF Transmission Frequency
Maximum number of Remote sensors
RF Transmission Range
: 433 MHz
: 3
5. Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s manual.
Do not mix new and old batteries as the old ones may leak.
Always replace both batteries at the same time.
6. Always read the user’s manual thoroughly before
operating the units.
: Maximum 100 feet
: approximately
45 seconds
Temperature sampling cycle
Calendar and Clock
7. Replace the batteries promptly when necessary (display
becomes dim) or store the batteries when not in use.
8. A soft cloth or paper towel may be used to clean your units.
9. Keep the units clean and dry to avoid any problems.
12/24 hour display in hh : mm format
Date Format: Month – Day format
Day of week: User- selectable in 5 languages
(English, Spanish, French, German, Italian)
Dual 4-minute crescendo alarm with snooze
Pre-alarm for ice alert with programmable time intervals
Blue Backlight
Power
Main unit
: 2 x UM-3/ AA (1.5V) batteries
- alkaline are suggested (not included)
Remote Sensor : 2 x UM-3/ AA (1.5V) batteries
- alkaline are suggested (not included)
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FCC STATEMENT
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 (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
We
Name: Hideki Electronics, Inc.
Address: 7865 SW Mohawk, Tualatin, OR 97062
Telephone No.: 1-503-612-8395
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
declare that the product
could void the user’s authority to operate the
Produce No.: TE218ELW
equipment.
Product Name: Wireless Indoor/ Outdoor Thermometer
with Atomic Clock
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. 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.
Manufacturer: Hideki Electronics Ltd.
Address: Unit 2304-06, 23/F Riley House, 88 Lei Muk
Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
The information above is not to be used as contact for
support or sales. Please call our customer service hotline
(refer to the Standard Warranty Information) for all
inquiries instead.
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STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION
This product is warranted from manufacturing defects
for one year from date of retail purchase. It does not
cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse,
abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment
and repair.
Note that online product registration is required to ensure
valid warranty protection.
To register your product, go to our Company website at:
Registration under the Customer Service menu.
Should you require assistance with this product and its
operation, please contact our
Customer Service Hotline 1(866) 443 3543
Please direct all returns to the place of the original
purchase. Should this not be possible, contact Customer
Service Hotline for assistance or to obtain a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Returns without a
return authorization will be refused. Please retain your
original receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy
for proof of purchase.
Hideki Electronics, Inc. reserves the right to repair or
replace the product at our option.
Copyright (2005) Hideki Electronics Inc. All Rights
Reserved. The Honeywell Trademark is used under
license from Honeywell Intellectual Properties Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations
or warranties with respect to this product.
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