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1. 10 userprogrammed FIPS codes 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION You can obtain the 6 digit S A M E Code s for your local area online at www nws noaa gov nwr indexnw htm or e by telephone at 888 697 7263 Setting the Unit for ALL Counties 1 Press and hold the Menu Pushbutton for a few seconds to access the different programming modes The display will show ALERT the Alert Programming Menu 2 Pressing the Menu Pushbutton again will scroll through the different Programming Menus Press the Pushbutton until COUNTY displays 3 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton First SINGLE will display Press the Menu Pushbutton until AL displays 4 Press the Memory Pushbutton to store your selection Setting the Unit for a SINGLE County 1 Press and hold the Menu Pushbutton for a few seconds to access the different programming modes The display will show ALERT the Alert Programming Menu 2 Pressing the Menu Pushbutton again will scroll through the different Programming Menus Press the Pushbutton until COUNTY displays 3 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton SINGLE will display 4 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again The 6 digit S A M E code displays with the first number flashing Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the first digit 5 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again The second number will flash Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the second digit 6 Repeat until all six digits h2. e Select a NOAA station using the Channel Snooze Pushbutton to cycle through the preprogrammed NOAA stations e Adjust the volurre using the digital Volume Control Pushbuttons e Insert an earphone or headphone not included into the Earphone Jack if private listening is desired Using the S A M E Weather Alert Feature Once the unit has been prograntred see page 4 it will display S A M E scrolling text messages as they are received To hear the full NWS audio alert set up the unit as described in the next section Using the Weather Band Audio Alert Feature The Alert function is only available when WB Weather radio band has been selected with the appropriate Radio Band Selector Pushbutton and the NOAA station is tuned in e Turn the Radio ON by pressing the Power ON OFF Pushbutton e Extend the Telescoping Antenna for best reception e Select the Weather Radio Band WB by pressing the WB Radio Band Selector Pushbutton e Select the NOAA station with the strongest signal using the Channel Snooze Pushbutton to cycle through the preprogrammed NOAA stations e Adjust the volurre using the digital Volume Control Pushbuttons 10 4 e Select your preferred Alert Mode see page 8 for instructions to detemine how the unit responds to an Alert e Press the WB Radio Band Selector Pushbutton once more to mute the radio and put the unit in Alert Standby Mode This pushbutton is used to toggle between audio ON and audio OF
3. ee 10 Using the S A M E Weather Alert Feature 0000 000058 10 Using the Weather Band Audio Alert Feature 0 10 Operating the LED FlaSMNIQME oss raab ee alg eae dae a a Sar eae 11 Cell Pore Charging 5 09 4 0 Se eas eed st Oe Oe eae ae ae ee 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the FM Weather Alert Radio Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and avoid danage to the unit FEATURES Digital FM NOAA Weather Alert Radio with S A M E Alert technology e Programmable alarm instantly responds to S A M E hazard alerts e Ultra bright 3 LED Flashlight e Cell Phone Charger with Universal Cell Phone Adapter Set 1 VEC438 ManualEN_ 040706 4 10 06 4 07 PM Page 2 e Builtin Dynamo Hand Crank recharges the Rechargeable Battery Pack for Radio LED Light and Cell Phone Charging e AC Charging Cradle and AC Power Adapter to charge the Rechargeable Battery Pack and power the unit e Earphone Jack for private listening earphone headphones not supplied Control and Function Guide NOAA Weather Radio S A M E Spedfic Area Message Encoding Overview NWR broadcasts National Weather Service NWS wamings watches forecasts and other non weather related hazard inforrnation 24 hours a day During an emergency NWS forecasters interrupt routine broadcasts and send a special tone activating local weather radios 2 4 NWR broadcasts warnings and postevent info
4. Codes When you have finished setting the County Codes press the Memory Pushbutton once more to retum to standby mode Setting the Alert Mode Once the unit has been programmed properly and set in Alert Mode Alert messages will scroll across the LCD Program Display when detected The appropriate LED indicator will be lit under the message Watch Waming or Statement Use the Alert Programming Menu to select the way the Weather Radio responds to a S A M E Alert The settings are OFF VOICE or SIREN 1 Press the Menu Pushbutton to enter programming mode The display will show ALERT the Alert Programming Menu 2 Press the Channel Snooze Button to scroll through the options Siren Voice or OFF 8 4 3 Press the Radio ON OFF Pushbutton once more to save your selection Notes See pages 6 8 for information about setting the S A M E County Code s to best utilize the Weather Alert feature OFF Setting The OFF setting is self explanatory In this mode the unit does not respond to NWS Alerts This is the default setting for the unit VOICE Setting In VOICE setting the Radio emits an alert tone for 10 seconds only when a NWS Alertis received then the Weather Radio automatically turns on SIREN Setting In SIREN setting the Radio emits an alert siren tone for 30 seconds when a NWS Alert is received then the Weather Radio automatically tums on and an ongoing alert tone continues to sound To silence the alert tone press
5. the Menu Pushbutton Alert Memory Access The unit can record up to 20 Alerts scrolling the most recent on the LCD Program Display You can access earlier Alerts and their corresponding information by pressing the Memory Pushbutton see the Control and Function Guide on page 2 Alerts will be displayed in the order in which they were received most recent to oldest If the Alert was valid for a limited time period and that period has expired an expired icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD Program Display when that message scrolls OPERATING THE FM RADIO See the Control and Function Guide on page 2 to locate referenced controls e Turn the Radio ON by pressing the Power ON OFF Pushbutton e Extend the Telescoping Antenna for best reception e Select the FM radio band by pressing the FM Pushbutton e Select a station using the digital Radio Station Tuner Pushbuttons e Adjust the volurre using the digital Volume Control Pushbuttons 9 4 VEC438 ManualEN_040706 4 10 06 4 07 PM Page 10 e Insert an earphone or headphone not included into the Earphone Jack if private listening is desired OPERATING THE WEATHER BAND RADIO Refer to the Control and Function Guide on page 2 to locate referenced controls e Turn the Radio ON by pressing the Power ON OFF Pushbutton e Extend the Telescoping Antenna for best reception e Select the Weather radio band WB by pressing the W B Pushbutton
6. F while the unit scans for an Alert Notes While in Alert mode the FM and Weather Radio will function normally until a S A M E Alert is received OPERATING THE LED FLASHLIGHT The Flashlight is controlled by the LED Flashlight O N O FF Pushbutton on the side of the unit USING THE CELL PHONE CHARGING PORT The unit does not need to be turned ON in order to use the Cell Phone Charging function Attach the appropriate tip from among those supplied shown to the right to the socket end of the Cell Phone Charging Adapter cord and plug this into the cell phone Plug the barrel H i ga tip end of the cord into the Cell Phone Charger see the Control and Function Guide on page 2 OS power sources including the Dynamo Hand Crank A CAUTION Supplied cell phone charging tips may not work with all cell phones Using the wrong tip may damage your device Manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused in this manner Verify tip compatibility with your cell phone manufacturer or consult your cell phone user manual before using this unit s cell phone charging feature Cell phones can be recharged fromany of the available 11 4
7. RTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT READ CAREFULLY BEFO RE USE AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFEREN CE 4140 S W 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 Toll Free 866 584 5504 www vectormfg com VEC438 ManualEN 040706 4 10 06 4 07 PM Page ii 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS e TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK do not expose this unit to rain or moisture e When replacing the AAA dry cell batteries DO NOTmix old and new batteries DO NOT mix alkaline standard carbon zinc and rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries e DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as this may result in an explosion Never insert objects other than the adapters recommended by manufacturer into the unit s ports as this can short circuit parts resulting in fire or electrical shock CAUTIONS e Do not open this unit except to insert or replace dry cell batteries There are no other replaceable parts Opening the unit or Charging Cradle will void manufacturers warranty Use only the supplied Cell Phone Adapter cord and tips with this unit Use only the supplied adapters for powering and recharging this unit Do not use any accessory not recommended or provided by the manufacturer N ever submerge this unit in water or any other liquid Supplied cell phone charging tips may not work with all cell phone
8. VEC438_ ManualEN_040706 4 10 06 4 07 PM Page 12 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM This limited warranty programis the only one that applies to this product and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing regarding this product There is no other warranty other than those described herein Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty This Vector Manufacturing product is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase without additional charge The warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users Manufacturer will not be responsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances Incidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty This product is not intended for commercial use This warranty does not apply to damage to units from misuse or incorrect installation connection Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power sources RETURN REPAIR POLICY Defective products may be retumed to manufacturer Any defective product that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge If such a product is returned more than 30 days but less than one year from the purch
9. ase date manufacturer will repair the unit or at its option replace it free of charge If the unit is repaired new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used at manufacturer s option A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or corrparable design The repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all retumed itens During the warranty period manufacturer will be responsible for the retum shipping charges to the customer in the United States UMMATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories such as charging adapters bulbs fuses and batteries damage or defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage during shipping to our service facility alterations unauthorized use or repair neglect misuse abuse failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance fire flood and Acts of God If your problem is not covered by this warranty call our Technical Support Department toll free at 866 584 5504 for general repair information and charges if applicable You may also contact us through our website at www vectomfg com STATE LAW RIGHTS This waranty gives you specific legal rights Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or lim
10. ave been set 7 Press the Memory Pushbutton to store your selection and retum to the County Programming Menu When you have finished setting the County Code press the Memory Pushbutton once more to retum to standby mode 4 VEC438 ManualEN_040706 4 10 06 4 07 PM Page 8 Setting the Unit for MULTIPLE Counties 1 Press and hold the Menu Pushbutton for a few seconds to access the different programming modes The display will show ALERT the Alert Programming Menu 2 Pressing the Menu Pushbutton again will scroll through the different Programming Menus Press the Pushbutton until CODE XX displays 3 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton First SINGLE will display Press the Menu Pushbutton until MULTIPLE displays 4 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again COUNTY displays followed by a two digit number i e 01 Use the Menu Pushbutton to assign a county number 5 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again The 6 digit S A M E code displays with the first number flashing Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the first digit 6 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again The second number will flash Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the second digit 7 Repeat until all six digits have been set 8 Press the Memory Pushbutton to store your selection and retum to the County Programming Menu 9 Repeat Steps 5 through 8 for each desired County Code Note The VEC438 can store up to 10 County S A M E
11. determined by tuming 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 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 VEC438 ManualEN_ 040706 4 10 06 4 07 PM Page iv TABLE OF CONTENTS MIO GUT OM rss eed puri rerien de Bk od cca E EEE Gita A E E ES L FPOATINOS arae aee epcas sap apt dese eh te parca E a ar dm ariar cy tay ake datas HE Controlaind Funcion Gude sai pe aki ara E death Eaire E oy eee Meee 2 NOAA Weather Radio S A M E Overview 0 000000 eee 2 POWER SUPPI Ag gai ie Goatees a aa tata ed naar rsd apart e Ande a ah eae aes 3 Using Battery Power 0 ee 3 Using Rechargeable Battery Power 2 0 0 0 0 cee eee eee 3 Using 120 VoIt AC Power 2 ee 4 Charging Recharging the Rechargeable Battery Pack 4 Programming the Unit s i mieis iok paii de me PAEA a E A AER e aA 4 Setting the Time Date and Alarm Clock 0 00000005 5 Setting the County S A M E Code s s s sscrirenss snoa nassi 6 Setting the AlertiMOde aessa aog aoe wee aah erie E EE deka anand wie 8 Operating the EM RAGIO 6 icc Fae aie ene a a a a aah weal aa ee aw ae E 9 Operating the Weather Band Radio 1
12. he Channel Snooze Pushbutton First ON will display Use the Menu Pushbutton to toggle between AlanmON and Alarm OFF mode 4 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again The hour will flash Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the hour 5 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again The minutes will flash Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the minutes 6 Press the Memory Pushbutton to store the changes When you have finished setting the Alarm Clock press the Memory Pushbutton once more to retum to standby mode Setting the County S A M E Code s To utilize your Specific Area Message Encoding S A M E Weather Radio you need to program your specific S A M E County Code or Codes Marine codes can also be programmed W hen you program your Weather Radio for ALL counties it will respond to all NWS Alerts within the local NWR transmitter area typically several counties or approximately 40 miles To receive the actual S A M E messages you must have first programmed in a base S A M E County Code see Setting the Unit for a SINGLE County for directions You will then receive all Alert messages for the approximately 40 mile radius around that County when ALU is selected SIN GLE the default setting sets the unit to respond to S A M E Alerts fora single userprogramimed FIPS Federal Infomation Processing Standard code MULTIPLE sets the Weather Radio to respond to S A M E Alerts for up to
13. ies DO NOT mix old and new batteries DO NOT mix alkaline standard carbon zinc and rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Using Rechargeable Backup Battery Power In order to power the unit exclusively using the Rechargeable Battery Pack you must first charge the unit as described in the Charging Recharging the Rechargeable Battery Pack section that follows 4 VEC438 ManualEN_040706 4 10 06 4 07 PM Page 4 Using 120 Volt AC Power Place the unit in the supplied AC Charging Cradle Connect the supplied 120 Volt AC Adapter s barrel connector to the Cradle s DC In Port and its two prong plug into a functioning standard North Arrerican outlet Charging Recharging the Rechargeable Battery Pack Refer to the Control and Function Guide on page 2 To recharge the units Rechargeable Battery Pack using the 12 volt AC charging method set up the unit as described in the 120 Volt AC Power section above The Rechargeable Battery Pack will recharge autorratically whether the unit is in use or not once itis set up in the AC Charging Cradle To recharge the unit s Rechargeable Battery Pack using the Dynamo Hand Crank open flip up the Dynamo Hand Crank s handle and hand crank in a clockwise direction ata rate of approximately 12 revolutions per second with all functions turned OFF for best results A CAUTIONS Before first use the unit s Rechargeable Battery Pack should be charged for a full 10 hours u
14. itation of incidental or consequential damages so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights other rights which vary from state to state may apply TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT Contact Technical Support by telephone fax or mail see below We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit When returning a product include your name address phone nurmber dated sales receipt or copy and a description of the reason for return and product serial number After repairing or replacing the unit we will make every effort to retum it to you within four weeks WARRANTY ACTIVATION Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing Enter VEC438 as Model and FM Weather Alert Radio as Product Type All Vector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty Mail the completed registration form along with a copy of the original sales receipt to ATIN CUSTOMER SERVICE 4140 SW 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 FAX 954 584 5556 WARRANTY IS NON TRAN SFERABLE BDO040706 2006 VECTOR MANUFACTURING MADE IN CHINA 12 VEC438 i W stormtracker Series by WECTOR FM Weather Alert Radio FM Weather Alert Radio Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger The Weather Channel USER S MANUAL amp WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPO
15. r 4 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again The minutes will flash Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the minutes 5 Press the Memory Pushbutton to store the changes Setting the Date 1 Press and hold the Menu Pushbutton for a few seconds to access the different programming modes The display will show ALERT the Alert Programming Menu 2 Pressing the Menu Pushbutton again will scroll through the different Programming Menus Press the Pushbutton until TIME displays 3 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton First CLOCK will display Press it again and DATE will display The year will flash Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the year 4 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again The month will flash Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the month 5 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton again The day will flash Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the day 6 Press the Memory Pushbutton to store the changes When you have finished setting the Clock and Date press the Memory Pushbutton once more to retum to standby mode 5 4 VEC438 ManualEN_040706 4 10 06 4 07 PM Page 6 Setting the Alarm Clock 1 Press and hold the Menu Pushbutton for a few seconds to access the different programming modes The display will show ALERT the Alert Programming Menu 2 Pressing the Menu Pushbutton again will scroll through the different Programming Menus Press the Pushbutton until ALARM displays 3 Press t
16. rmation for all types of hazards weather e g tornadoes floods natural e g earthquakes forest fires and volcanic activity technological e g chemical releases oil spills nuclear power plant emergencies etc and national emergencies e g terrorist attacks Working with other Federal agencies and the Federal Communication Commission s FCC Emergency Alert System EAS NWR is an allhazards radio network making it the most comprehensive weather and emergency information available to the public S A M E technology a new feature in the NOAA Weather Radio system allows listeners to pre select the N W S Alerts that they want to receive based on the county where they live Weather radios equipped with S A M E technology such as this VEC438 provide immediate information about life threatening situations POWER SUPPLY The unit can be powered in one of three ways four 4 AAA dry cell batteries not included the supplied Rechargeable Battery Pack that can be Hand Crank or AC Charged or using the supplied AC Charging Cradle and 120 Volt AC Power Adapter plugged into a functioning standard North Arrerican 120 volt AC outlet Using Battery Power To use dry cell batteries snap open the battery compartment lock located on the bottom back side of the unit and lift off the cover Install four AAA dry cell batteries replace the cover and relock Notes When installing or replacing the AAA dry cell batter
17. s Using the wrong tip may damage your device Manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused in this manner Verify tip compatibility with your cell phone manufacturer or consult your cell phone user manual before using this unit s cell phone charging feature e Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found to be damaged or defective If defective or worn parts are found contact Vector s Customer Service departrent toll free 866 584 5504 Please read this User s Manual completely before use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause hamtul interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 harmtul interference to radio cormunications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be
18. sing the supplied AC Charging Cradle and 120 Volt AC Adapter The Rechargeable Battery Pack is an accessory exclusive to this unit Contact manufacturer for replacement PROGRAMMING THE UNIT Before using the Weather Radio Alert feature the unit should be programmed with the Date and Time as well as the user s County FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards Code s to indicate which specific area or areas to monitor for NWS Alerts and preferred Alarm mode Voice or Siren With the unit tumed ON press and hold the Menu Button on the Program Control Panel see Control and Function Guide page 2 for a few seconds The screen will display ALERT to indicate you are in programming mode 4 Setting the Time Date and Alarm Clock Use the Time Set menu to set the uni s Clock and Date display This is also the time and date that will be attached to scrolling Alert messages so these settings should be accurate before you use the S A M E Weather Alert feature Setting the Clock 1 Press and hold the Menu Pushbutton for a few seconds to access the different programming modes The display will show ALERT the Alert Programming Menu 2 Pressing the Menu Pushbutton again will scroll through the different Programming Menus Press the Pushbutton until TIME displays 3 Press the Channel Snooze Pushbutton First CLOCK will display then the hour will flash Use the Menu Pushbutton to set the hou
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