Oregon Scientific RM318PA Troubleshooting

The projector switch moves back to the "off" position when moved to the "on" position.

To replace the On/Off switch, hold the clock so that the clock face is away from you. Use your thumbs to push up on the battery cover. Take the battery cover off of the clock. Pull down on the AC Adapter Jack to remove the jack. Use one hand to stabilize the clock while the other hand pushes the batteries toward the spring. Pull the batteries out at an angle, one at a time. Use a Spudger to pry off the silver casing on the back, prying at the top where the casing connects to the clock. Once the back is open at the top, pry at the side of the clock closest to the battery compartment. On/Off switch should come off with the casing. Insert the new switch into slot. Push in until you hear a "click." Replace the back of the clock by pressing the cover back into place. For step by step instructions, click link: Oregon Scientific RM318PA Power Switch Replacement

The unit can be synchronized by resetting the batteries. Resetting process: Remove the batteries and disconnect the adapter for fifteen (15) minutes. Reinstall the batteries and reconnect the adapter. Hold the reset button for five (5) seconds located in the battery compartment or on the back of the unit. (A paper clip or pin will be needed to fit into the hole for the reset button.) For step by step instructions, click link: Oregon Scientific RM318PA Reset

When the clock is turned on without the AC adapter, the clock will not power on.

Turn the unit so that the back is facing you. Using your thumbs, push up on the battery panel cover to release the cover. Remove the cover. Push down on the batteries in the direction of springs in order to disengage one end of the batteries from the inside of the unit. Remove the batteries. Replace with new batteries. For step by step instructions, click link: Oregon Scientific RM318PA Battery Replacement

When plugged in with AC power adapter, the clock will not power on.

In order to replace the AD power adapter, remove the back of the device by unscrewing four (4) screws with a screwdriver. Disconnect the small black plug from the inside of the device by gently pulling on the base of the plug. Reconnect the new small plug attached to the new AC power adapter. Replace the back on the unit and screw in the four (4) screws. For step by step instructions, click link: Oregon Scientific RM318PA A/C Power Adapter Replacement

The brightness of the laser projection is dim and lacks clarity.

In order to get to the lens, hold the clock so the screen is facing away from you. Using your thumbs, push up on the battery cover to remove. With your other hand, pull down on the AC Adapter jack to remove. Remove batteries by pushing the battery toward the spring. Lift the battery out at an angle. Repeat with the second battery. Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the four (4) screws from the back of the projection arm. Once screws are removed, lift the back up and off of the projection arm. Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove two (2) screws from back of projection arm. Use a Spudger to pry open the front of the projection arm casing. Start at the top of the projection arm. Once the top is partially open, use a thinner Spudger to pry at the side of the projection arm. Turn the clock on its side. Slide the focus wheel forward with your thumb. The Projection Beam and Focus Wheel Component should now be free of the Projection Arm. Hold the Component in one hand and lift the Projection Beam up and away from the Focus Wheel. The Lens is attached to the Focus Wheel and is now accessible for replacement purposes. For step by step instructions, click link: Oregon Scientific RM318PA Lens Replacement

Even when connected to the Atomic Clock, the projection clock displays an incorrect time.

Only Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones are available. This clock does not function properly outside the continental United States.

Please note: keep all the components within the same ten (10) feet radius while resynchronizing. In order to synchronize with the Atomic Clock, remove the batteries from main unit and all sensors. Unplug if on AC power. Allow a minimum of ten (10) minutes for any or all capacitors to discharge. Reinstall the batteries into any or all sensors first. Press a paper clip or pin into reset hole in the battery compartment. Reinstall the batteries into the main unit. Press a paper clip or pin in reset hole in the battery compartment. Wait up to ten (10) minutes for the unit to completely resyncronize. For step by step instructions, click link: Oregon Scientific RM318PA Reset

Focus Knob will not turn, or does not focus the projection when turned.

Hold the clock so the screen is facing away from you. Using your thumbs, push up on the battery cover to remove. With your other hand, pull down on the A/C Adapter Jack to remove. Remove the batteries by pushing a battery toward the spring. Lift the battery out at an angle. Repeat with second the battery. Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the four (4) screws from the back of the Projection Arm. Once the screws are removed, lift the back up and off of the Projection Arm. Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove two (2) screws from the back of the projection arm. Use a Spudger to pry apart the front of the projection arm casing. Start at the top of the projection arm. Once the top is partially open, use a thinner Spudger to pry at the side of the projection arm. Turn the clock on its side. Slide the Focus Knob forward with your thumb. The Focus Knob Component should now be free of the Projection Arm. Hold the Component in one hand and lift the Projection Beam up and away from the Focus Knob. Loosen the Focus Knob by turning the Focus Knob counterclockwise with your fingers. If needed, add a SMALL amount of WD-40 to the base of the knob and continue turning the Focus Knob. Place the replacement Focus Knob in the socket and turn clockwise to secure. For step by step instructions, click link: Oregon Scientific RM318PA Focus Knob Replacement