How do I Use a Sharp SPC364 Atomic Clock?
Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the Sharp Corporation has been producing consumer electronics since it was founded by Tokuji Hayakawa in 1912. The Sharp SPC364 atomic bedside alarm clock uses a radio-controlled time signal that is broadcast daily from the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Fort Collins, Colorado, to keep the most accurate time possible. Learning to use your Sharp PSC364 atomic clock is a simple task that takes just minutes to complete, leaving you much more time to enjoy your new clock. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Open the battery compartment on the back of your Sharp SPC364 atomic clock. Insert one AA alkaline battery into the battery compartment, making sure to observe the correct polarity. Replace the battery in your clock whenever the digital display starts to appear dim.
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Set the time zone on your Sharp atomic clock so that it can receive the correct radio-controlled time updates. Press the "Mode" button to enter the time zone setting screen. Press the "Set" button to highlight the appropriate time zone. Return the clock to regular timekeeping mode by pressing the "Mode" button again.
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Position your Sharp SPC364 atomic clock near a window that faces Fort Collins, Colorado, to make it more able to receive the daily radio-controlled time update. Avoid placing your clock within 6 feet of electronic devices such as televisions or computers. Wait 5 to 8 minutes for your atomic clock to receive the signal and set itself to the correct time.
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Set your Sharp atomic clock manually if it has trouble receiving the radio-controlled signal. Press and hold the "Set" button until the hours-place digits begin to flash. Use the "Adjust" button to set the hours-place digits to the correct time. Press the "Set" button to cause the minutes-place digits to flash and use the "Adjust" button to set them to the appropriate time. Repeat this process to set the seconds-place digits and date on your Sharp atomic clock. Press the "Mode" button to return to regular timekeeping mode.
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Press the "Receive" button any time that you want to force your clock to search for the radio-controlled time signal. Note that, because of interference from the earth's atmosphere, the best time for your clock to receive the radio-controlled WWVB signal is at night.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid positioning your Sharp SPC364 atomic clock in a concrete basement as it can make it virtually impossible for the clock to receive the radio-controlled time updates.
Position your clock away from sources of extreme temperatures or high humidity such as heaters, air conditioners, drafts or humidifiers.
