La Crosse Technology Portable Radio WD 3209 User Manual

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WD-3209  
4 DAY INTERNET POWERED  
WEATHER STATION  
Owner’s Manual  
WEATHER DIRECT®  
Presented by La Crosse Technology®  
La Crosse Technology, Ltd.  
2809 Losey Blvd. S.  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Phone 608-785-7935  
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Factory Reset of Wireless Display................................................................................................. 16  
FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days .............................................................................. 17  
Four Additional Forecast Locations........................................................................................... 17  
Severe Weather Alerts .................................................................................................................. 18  
Types of Severe Weather Alerts:.......................................................................................... 19  
Forecast Icons Explained .............................................................................................................. 20  
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 21  
Battery Replacement..................................................................................................................... 21  
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 22  
Specifications................................................................................................................................. 22  
Temperature Range.............................................................................................................. 22  
Battery Life............................................................................................................................ 22  
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 22  
Weather Direct® Update Rate.............................................................................................. 22  
Weather Direct® Wireless Range......................................................................................... 22  
Power Requirements..................................................................................................................... 22  
Liability Disclaimer......................................................................................................................... 23  
FCC Statements ............................................................................................................................ 23  
Warranty Information..................................................................................................................... 24  
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Congratulations  
You have just purchased the world’s first Internet-Powered Weather Station.  
Weather Direct® uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather data and other  
important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the  
information it delivers.  
We understand that no one likes having to read a manual, so we’ve tried to make  
this a fun and rewarding read. After all, Weather Direct® is all about you. It’s like  
having your own personal assistant to tell you the weather how, when and where  
you want it. Knowing how Weather Direct® works will allow you to get the most  
out of this innovative new system.  
Weather Direct® - Not Just Another Weather Station. Weather Direct® is the  
complete weather experience.  
Quality Forecasts  
Weather Direct® provides the most accurate forecast information available,  
customized to your exact location! Our forecasts go beyond backyard  
measurements by using Internet-enabled weather data provided by official  
National Weather Service instrumentation and local weather reporting stations  
widely distributed throughout North America.  
The same quality weather information used by meteorologists to deliver the local  
forecast plus additional weather data unique to the Weather Direct® network is  
available to you 24 hours a day! We provide the most detailed, customized, up-  
to-date weather forecasts available on any medium. Weather Direct® allows you  
to pinpoint your exact location to ensure that you receive precision weather  
forecasts customized for you!  
Weather Direct® is Green  
We are doing our part to keep our planet healthy by eliminating our paper  
manuals, saving trees in the process. Not only are we reducing the amount of  
paper, but we are also trying to help you save space in your desk drawer, file  
cabinet or box in the basement where all these pesky manuals end up. Now you  
can print only the pages from this manual that you need… or not print any at all if  
you find what you are looking for online.  
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The Gateway uses only 1 watt of power with a two year battery life on the  
Wireless Display and Temperature sensor. Since the Weather Direct® system  
works even when your computer is off, you save money on electricity.  
Included in the Box  
The WD-3209 4 Day Wireless Weather Forecaster is a complete Weather  
Direct® system that includes:  
WD-3209 Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast information,  
time, date and other custom data from the Internet. Also receives and  
displays wireless outdoor temperature, from your backyard using the  
included Wireless Outdoor Sensor.  
Wireless Gateway + Mounting Plate – Powers your Weather Direct®  
System with weather data and other customizable feeds from the  
Internet. Sends data your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up  
to 330 feet (open air).  
TX-50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor + Mounting Plate –  
Measures the outdoor temperature where you are and sends  
temperature data to your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up  
to 330 feet (open air).  
(4) Screws and drywall anchors for mounting the Wireless Outdoor  
Temperature Sensor and the Wireless Gateway  
Quick Set Up Card  
Weather Club Information Card  
LAN cable to connect the Gateway to a network router  
AC adapter for Gateway  
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  
variations in real-time!  
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What You Need to Get Started:  
High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband  
Internet service will work.  
Router or broadband modem with built-in router. (contact your Internet  
service provider ISP for information on compatibility with their service)  
If you have any questions about routers, or you would like a  
recommendation on a great router for use with Weather Direct®, see -  
Valid e-mail address – required to make sure you can retrieve your  
password and receive other information about your user profile.  
2 “AA” Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor  
 NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in  
performance between brands and types. Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries.  
2 “C” Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Display  
 NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in  
performance between brands and types. Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries.  
Visit www.weatherdirect.com and click “Register” to Start  
After you have registered and selected a forecast location and Time  
Zone for your Wireless Display, the forecast data will show up on the  
display within 60 seconds.  
A reasonably current Windows, Macintosh, or Linux PC with internet  
browser installed is required for initial set up and configuration  
changes1.  
The browser must be configured with Java Script enabled. Most  
browsers allow JavaScript as a standard feature. If you have turned  
off support for JavaScript in your browser, please allow JavaScript to  
run again to register or configure your Device.  
1 Any internet use involves computer security maintenance. It is your responsibility to maintain current  
operating system and internet security patches to protect your PC resources. Contact your operating system  
vendor or ISP for maintenance details. The following reference may also be helpful:  
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE:  
Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor  
until instructed to do so.  
Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the  
LAN cable (included) and then power up the Gateway with the AC Adapter  
(included).  
Set Up your WD-3209  
 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” at the top  
of the page. Our Online Registration Wizard will guide you through the complete  
registration process.  
Hardware Installation  
 NOTE: Hardware installation is only intended to be performed after you have  
registered your Gateway and Wireless Display, inserted batteries into the  
Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor, and have confirmed successful reception  
of weather data.  
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Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options  
 NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for  
10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the  
Wireless Display. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireless Display to show  
the outdoor temperature. If the display shows - -,-F for the outdoor temperature,  
the signal cannot reach the Wireless Display. Find a closer location to mount the  
Wireless Outdoor Sensor and wait 10 minutes to check the Wireless Display  
again for reception.  
 DO NOT mount the Wireless Outdoor Sensor in a permanent fashion until  
you are sure the signal is being received by the Wireless Display.  
To Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor:  
We have provided a mounting plate that you can attach to a surface  
with the supplied screws. The Sensor can be positioned on a flat  
surface by securing the stand to the bottom by gently pushing the  
bottom of the Sensor onto the holding pegs of the stand until they  
click into place in the grooves on the Sensor.  
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”  
down from the eaves for optimum performance. This ensures that the  
weather data collected by the Outdoor Sensor will not be affected by  
the temperature of the air leaving the attic.  
We have provided a mounting plate that you can attach to the wall with the  
supplied screws. Gently snap the Sensor onto the holding pegs on the mounting  
plate after the plate is screwed to the wall. When the holding pegs are securely  
locked into the slots on the Sensor, you will hear a “Click”.  
Gateway Installation  
The Gateway should be installed indoors in an  
easy-to-reach location. Registration requires  
that you press the gray button on the  
Gateway. It can be mounted securely to the  
wall with the included mounting plate and  
drywall anchors.  
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If you require a longer LAN cable to mount the Gateway in a desired location,  
any standard Category 5 network cable will work, but a crossover cable may not  
work. Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking  
hardware may not work with your Gateway.  
 NOTE: Network cables usually have length limitations. The same length  
limitations will apply that apply to computers on your home network.  
Online Resources  
These links can help to enrich your Weather Direct® experience:  
FREE Membership Included to the Weather Club, at  
1. Online weather forecasts by Meteorologist Paul Douglas  
2. Radar maps  
3. Video and photo uploads  
4. And Much more!  
For a list of places to choose from as forecast locations -  
Features  
Free Forecasts for Over 40,000 Locations in the United States and  
Canada, Including Your Hometown, Golf Courses, Parks Sports  
Venues and More.  
Automatically Updates Itself via the Gateway  
4 Day Forecast with Daily Sky Condition Icons  
Specific Forecast for Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night and Full  
Day  
Lower LCD Line Scrolls City Name, Forecast, Outdoor Temperature,  
Sun Rise/Set  
Lower LCD Line Scrolling Speed Adjustment (1-4)  
LCD Contrast Setting (1-7)  
Daily HI / LOW Temperature Forecast  
Indoor Temperature (°F/°C)  
Wireless Outdoor Temperature (°F/°C)  
Monitor Your Outdoor Temperature From Anywhere in the World on a  
Free Membership to the Online Weather Club. For more details,  
Time Alarm with Snooze  
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Time and Date Set Automatically  
Low Battery Indicator on the LCD and the web site for the Wireless  
Display and Outdoor Sensors  
Expansion Options:  
1. View Up To Five Forecast Locations on the Wireless Display  
2. Receive Severe Weather Alerts  
Time Setting on Wireless Display  
The Time Zone you select  
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.  
The Wireless Display will  
ONLY display the time from  
the “Time Zone for Wireless  
Display Clock” set on the  
web site, NOT the time at  
the forecast locations.  
There is only one Time  
Zone available per Wireless  
Display.  
The Daylight Saving Time (DST) checkbox on your Wireless Display settings at  
www.weatherdirect.com is selected by default because most locations observe  
DST. If you are in a location that does not observe DST, please make sure to  
uncheck this box.  
Wireless Outdoor Sensor  
The Wireless Outdoor Sensor sends temperature data to your Wireless Display,  
accurate to within a tenth of one degree.  
The Outdoor Temperature Sensor uses 2 x “AA”,  
Alkaline batteries. To install and replace the  
batteries, please follow the steps below:  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on  
the back of the sensor.  
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2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking).  
3. Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit.  
Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor  
temperature at any time. The outdoor temperature will scroll on the bottom of the  
LCD.  
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Wireless Display Operation  
This section will teach you how to use your Wireless Display once you have  
completed online registration. There are 5 control Keys located on the back of  
the Wireless Display: “SET”, “+”, “SNOOZE”, “ALARM” and “MODE”. The  
following information is divided into sections based on the function of each Key.  
“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.  
You'll know to bring your umbrella to work on a deceptively beautiful sunny  
morning, because Micro Forecasts will inform you that it will rain in the afternoon  
on your way home.  
Going to the game today? The Afternoon and Evening forecasts are a lifesaver!  
Micro Forecasts help to make sure that you pack a blanket or a rain coat if  
needed.  
Work 2nd or 3rd shift? Receive detailed forecast information tailored to specific  
times of the day when you are the most active.  
You can change the Micro Forecast reading on your Wireless Display by  
pressing the “MODE” Key to toggle between the available options.  
Press the “MODE” Key to cycle through the Micro Forecast options:  
1. MORNING  
Forecast from 6:00 AM - 11:59 AM with Daily HI/LO Temperature  
2. AFTERNOON  
Forecast from 12:00 PM - 5:59 PM with Daily HI/LO Temperature  
3. EVENING  
Forecast from 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM with Daily HI/LO Temperature  
4. NIGHT  
Forecast from 12:00 AM – 5:59 AM with Daily HI/LO Temperature  
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5. ROTATE  
Rotates between the four Micro Forecasts and the Daily Forecast  
6. NEXT SECTION  
Shows the forecast for the next six hour period so you can be prepared for  
the upcoming weather. If it was morning now, it would show the afternoon  
forecast. If it was evening now, it would show the night forecast, etc.  
7. ONLY DAY  
Shows only the Daily forecast when you are only interested in the weather  
for the day rather than forecasts for morning, afternoon, evening or night.  
“ALARM” Key  
Turn Alarm ON/OFF  
Press the “ALARM” Key to turn the alarm ON. The Alarm icon “((•))”  
will appear on the LCD.  
Press the “ALARM” Key again to turn the alarm OFF. The Alarm icon  
((•))” will disappear from the LCD.  
Press the “ALARM” Key when the alarm is sounding to stop the alarm  
for 24 Hours.  
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 “+” Key to change the hour. “PM” will indicate a PM time,  
while no icon next to the time means AM time.  
Press the “ALARM” key again and the minutes digit will flash.  
Press the “+” key to change minutes.  
Press the “ALARM” key once more to return to normal display  
“SNOOZE” Key  
Alarm Snooze  
Press the “SNOOZE” Key to temporarily silence the alarm for 5  
minutes. The Alarm icon “((•))” will flash on the LCD while the Snooze  
function is active. Press any Key to cancel Snooze and turn the Alarm  
off until tomorrow.  
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Change the Display Mode  
Press the “SNOOZE” Key to cycle through the type of detailed weather  
information that will display below the forecast icons:  
1. Sunshine Forecast  
2. % Chance of Rain/Snow  
3. Amount of Rain/Snow  
4. Relative Barometric Pressure with Tendency Arrow  
5. Wind Gust Speed and Direction  
6. Wind Speed and Direction  
View Outdoor Temperature  
Press the “SNOOZE” Key to view the current outdoor temperature from  
your synchronized wireless outdoor sensor. Pressing the “SNOOZE”  
Key will also change the display mode.  
“+” Key  
Toggle Between Time, Date & Temperature  
The “+” Key cycles through the date, seconds and indoor temperature  
on the top segment of the LCD  
View Outdoor Temperature  
Press the “+” Key to view the current outdoor temperature from your  
synchronized wireless outdoor sensor. Pressing the “+” Key will also  
cycle through the date, seconds and indoor temperature on the top  
segment of the LCD.  
Manually Request a Weather Direct® Data Update  
When you register your Wireless Display, the weather data is updated  
within a few minutes. Every 6 hours after that, your Gateway will send  
weather data to update your Wireless Display.  
After changing the forecast location or other setting on the web site, it  
can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update.  
After adding an Expansion Option to your Wireless Display, it can be  
up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update.  
If you do not want to wait for your Wireless Display to update  
automatically, Press and Hold the “+” Key for 3 seconds until your  
Wireless Display beeps once. A second beep within a few seconds will  
signify that the Wireless Display has received the data.  
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“SET” Key  
When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active  
Press the “SET” Key to toggle between the forecast locations on the Wireless  
Display when the ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is active. The name of  
the location will appear briefly on the bottom of the LCD when it is selected.  
Weather data for up to 5 locations can be viewed on your Wireless Display.  
Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display  
Press and hold the “SET” Key until the Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET  
mode. Press the “SET” Key to toggle through the four SET modes. If you wait for  
5 seconds without pressing a key, the Wireless Display will exit the SET mode  
and return to normal operation.  
The Four SET modes are:  
Set Mode 1 – Set LCD Contrast (0-7)  
1. Press and Hold the “SET” Key until the Wireless Display  
beeps to enter the SET mode  
2. “LCD” and number (0-7) will flash near the top. “SET LCD  
CONTRAST” will scroll across the bottom  
3. Press the “+” Key to update the LCD Contrast settings.  
Lightest Contrast = “0”, Darkest Contrast = “7”  
4. Press the “SET” Key to save the current settings and  
advance to the next option  
Set Mode 2 – Enable Acoustic Weather Warnings (ON/OFF)  
 NOTE: This SET mode is only available when the Severe Weather Alerts  
Expansion Option is active. In addition to the scrolling text of the Severe  
Weather Alerts, an Acoustic Weather Warning provides a beep to notify you of a  
weather condition. You can turn this beep off to silence this warning so only the  
text of the warning is displayed. To change the setting, follow the instructions  
below:  
5. Press the “SET” Key until “AAL ON” or “AAL OFF” flashes  
at the top and “ENABLE ACOUSTIC WEATHER  
WARNINGS” scrolls across the bottom  
6. Press the “+” Key to turn AAL “ON” or “OFF”  
7. Press the “SET” Key to save the current settings and  
advance to the next option  
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 NOTE: You can silence an Acoustic Weather Warning by pressing any Key.  
Set Mode 3 - Set Text Scrolling Speed (1-4)  
8. Press the “SET” Key until “Scr” flashes at the top and “SET  
SCROLL SPEED” scrolls across the bottom  
9. The standard speed is set to “2”  
10.There are four speeds available – “1” is the slowest and “4”  
is the fastest  
11.Press the “+” Key to change the scroll speed.  
12.Press the “SET” Key to save the current settings and  
advance to the next option  
Set Mode 4 - View Device ID  
 NOTE: Device ID is a reference item for customer service only. You may press  
the “SET” Key again to exit SET mode if you are not asked to provide this  
number by customer service.  
13.Press the “SET” Key until “SEC 1” appears at the top  
14.The first part of the Device ID will appear at the bottom  
15.Press the ‘+” Key to view second part of the Device ID under  
“SEC 2”  
16.Press the “SET” Key to exit SET mode  
Factory Reset of Wireless Display  
 NOTE: It is not possible to re-register a previously registered Wireless Display  
under a new account until the Wireless Display has been deleted from the user  
account on www.weatherdirect.com and a Factory Reset has been performed.  
 NOTE: Expansion Options that are Lifetime Upgrades are still active on your  
Wireless Display even if you delete it from your user account on  
www.weatherdirect.com or perform a Factory Reset. The selection of locations  
and other custom settings will need to be performed again if the Wireless Display  
is re-registered.  
 WARNING: The Factory Reset procedure will erase any registration and setup  
information from your Wireless Display. You must register the Wireless Display  
again with www.weatherdirect.com to use it after a Factory Reset.  
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 WARNING: Deleting the Wireless Display from a user account on  
www.weatherdirect.com will erase the weather and other setup information such  
as forecast locations from the Wireless Display.  
If you have trouble registering your Wireless Display after multiple attempts, you  
can try a Factory Reset.  
If you wish to give your Wireless Display to someone else or simply to register it  
under a different user account, you must perform the Factory Reset to clear the  
registration information from the memory of the Wireless Display and delete the  
device from the user account on www.weatherdirect.com  
Additional diagnostic and reset information, including how to reset the gateway (if  
necessary), is contained at www.weatherdirect.com/help  
TO PERFORM THE FACTORY RESET:  
Hold both the “SET” and “ALARM” Keys down together for about 6 seconds; you  
will hear a double beep. This resets the Wireless Display to the original factory  
state.  
FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days  
When you register your Wireless Display and have the included forecast location  
selected, you will be given the opportunity to try our most popular Expansion  
Options FREE for 14 Days! NO CREDIT CARD OR PAYMENT REQUIRED!  
14 Days of FREE Expansion Options, including:  
1.  
4 Additional Forecast Locations on your Wireless Display  
Four Additional Forecast Locations  
The standard Weather Direct® Wireless Display includes weather information for  
one location. - But what about the weather happening in other places that are  
important to you?  
In addition to your standard location, the Four Additional Locations Expansion  
Option allows you to monitor four more forecast locations on your Wireless  
Display, for a total of five.  
Press the “SET” Key on your Wireless Display to display the weather data for  
another forecast location. You can have up to five locations on your Wireless  
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Display. Every press of the “SET” Key rotates through the list of available  
locations.  
Now you can keep an eye on the weather where your daughter goes to school,  
your favorite vacation spot, your parents’ house and more.  
Severe Weather Alerts  
Keep your family safe with Severe Weather Alerts issued by the National  
Weather Service. This valuable information will help you prepare for upcoming  
weather events. Choose which types of severe weather events you want to  
receive. Even be alerted via e-mail or SMS text message when you are away  
from your Wireless Display!  
Severe Weather Alerts are available for either 1 year or 3 year periods that cover  
one forecast location. You can add up to 5 total alert locations if you also have  
the Add 4 Locations Expansion Option active.  
Severe Weather Alerts are available for any of our 40,000 places to choose from.  
Weather Direct® is not liable for any incidents that may occur as a result of any  
National Weather Service alert. This alert service is provided as a convenience  
to make you aware of a potential situation, not as a replacement for local severe  
weather warning systems.  
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Types of Severe Weather Alerts:  
Warnings  
Blizzard  
Coastal Flood  
Excessive Heat  
Flash Flood  
Flood  
Heavy Rainfall  
Heavy Snow  
Heavy Snowfall  
High Wind  
Severe Thunderstorm  
Severe Wind  
Small Craft  
Special Marine  
Storm  
Hurricane Force  
Ice Storm  
Freeze  
Tornado  
Frost  
Lake Effect Snow  
Lake Snow  
Weather  
Gale  
Wind Chill  
Heavy Rain  
River Flood  
Winter Storm  
Watches  
Coastal Flood  
Excessive Heat  
Flash Flood  
Flood  
Freeze  
Lake Effect Snow  
Lake Snow  
High Wind  
River Flood  
Advisories and Statements  
Blowing Dust  
Blowing Snow  
Heat  
Tropical Storm  
Statement  
Heavy Snow  
Urban And Small Stream  
Flood  
Dense Fog  
Freezing Drizzle  
Freezing Fog  
Freezing Rain  
Frost  
Hurricane Statement  
Lake Effect Snow  
Small Stream Flood  
Snow  
Urban Flood  
Wind  
Wind Chill  
Winter Weather  
Snow And Blowing Snow  
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Forecast Icons Explained  
There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and  
one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on  
many of the night icons. Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast  
Expansion Option.  
 NOTE: Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and “MEDIUM”  
conditions generally use the “HEAVY” icons to communicate weather events that  
are likely to affect your plans for the day.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as  
these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate readings.  
Precautions shall be taken when handling the batteries. Injuries, burns,  
or property damage may be resulted if the batteries are in contact with  
conducting materials, heat, corrosive materials or explosives. The  
batteries shall be taken out from the unit before the product is to be  
stored for a long period of time.  
Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and  
damage. Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type.  
When cleaning the display and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. Do  
not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and  
casings.  
Do not submerge the unit in water. Furthermore, fix all parts in place  
where the units are adequately protected against moisture and rain.  
Special care shall be taken when handling a damaged LCD display.  
The liquid crystals can be harmful to user's health.  
Do not make any repair attempts to the unit. Return them to their  
original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer. Opening  
and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee.  
Never touch the exposed electronic circuit of the device as there is a  
danger of electric shock should it become exposed.  
Do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature changes,  
this may lead to reduce their accuracy.  
Batteries are the single largest cause of customer support cases.  
Please use plain Alkaline batteries testing no less than 1.48 on a  
voltmeter or with and expiration date 7 years in the future.  
Battery Replacement  
We recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to  
ensure optimum accuracy of these units. Please see the battery life in  
the specifications below.  
Help us to keep our environment clean. Return used batteries to an authorized  
depot.  
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Troubleshooting  
Visit www.weatherdirect.com/help for information on troubleshooting.  
Specifications  
Temperature Range  
Indoor Range: 14.1°F to 100°F (-9.9°C to 37.7°C)  
Outdoor Range: -39.8°F to +139.8°F (-39.8°C to 59.8°C)  
Update Interval: Every 4.5 seconds  
Battery Life  
Wireless Display (without Severe Weather Alerts Activated): Up to 3 Years  
Wireless Display (with Severe Weather Alerts Activated): Up to 2 Years  
Wireless Outdoor Sensor: Up to 2 Years  
Dimensions  
Wireless Display: 6.3” L x 3.5” W x 7.9” H  
Wireless Gateway: 6.63" L x 1" W x 1.56" H  
Wireless Outdoor Sensor: 1.5" L x .83" W x 5.05" H  
Weather Direct® Update Rate  
Every 6 Hours  
Weather Direct® Wireless Range  
Up to 330 Feet (open air)  
Power Requirements  
 NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in  
performance between brands and types. Please use only fresh Alkaline  
batteries.  
Wireless Display: 2 “C” Alkaline Batteries (not included)  
Wireless Gateway: Included AC Adapter & LAN Cable  
Wireless Temperature Sensor: 2 “AA” Alkaline Batteries (not included)  
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Liability Disclaimer  
The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any  
incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an  
inaccurate reading take place.  
This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the  
temperature and weather forecast for the selected location.  
This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public  
information.  
The specifications of this product may change without prior notice.  
This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children.  
FCC Statements  
Statement according to FCC part 15.21:  
Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Statement according to FCC part 15.105:  
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.  
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.  
RF Exposure:  
This device is a very low power transmitter. There are no restrictions regarding  
RF Exposure requirement.  
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Warranty Information  
La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product  
against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.  
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on  
products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser  
of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La  
Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures.  
Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd  
authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon  
request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse  
Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.  
La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at  
no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if  
found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All  
replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd  
and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd  
Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or  
ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all  
expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If  
necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined  
which is not in need of repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination.  
The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse  
Technology, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service  
center.  
Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and  
workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by  
accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and  
necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be  
presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or  
decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions  
contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of  
repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse  
Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home  
use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the  
products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.  
This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not  
cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or  
adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance  
variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.  
LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR  
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS  
PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL  
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PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A  
TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights  
specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential  
or incidental damages; therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply  
to you.  
Support services are limited to the WD-3209 system components supplied and  
usage of the weather direct web site. Any other computer system components or  
Internet communication configurations (e.g. the computer, network, router,  
Internet browser, ISP service, etc.) are outside of the scope of our services.  
For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:  
Hours: Mon-Fri. – 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Central  
La Crosse Technology, Ltd  
2817 Losey Blvd. S.  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Phone: 608.785.7935  
Fax: 608.796.1020  
For information on other La Crosse Technology® products,  
All rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any form, even in  
excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical  
procedures without written permission of the publisher.  
This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this  
handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue. We  
accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences.  
All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.  
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