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OPERATING THE WEATHER BAND RADIO

Notes:

While in the ALERT position, the hazard alarm will sound briefly when a
hazard alert is received. While in the LOCK position, the alarm sounds
continuously when the hazard alert is received.

While in either ALERT or LOCK mode, the AM-FM/weather stations will
function.

The WEATHER RADIO LED will light to indicate a “locked in” weather radio
station.

• Extend the built-in TV/radio antenna and adjust for best

reception.

• Rotate the OFF/TV/WEATHER/AM/FM rotary knob to the

WEATHER position.

• Slide the ALERT selector to the OFF position. (The unit

automatically locates the regional channel. Press  or  to
search for other available channels.)

• Rotate VOLUME knob to adjust radio volume.

• Insert the earphone into the EARPHONE socket if private

listening is desired.

• Slide the Alert selector to the ALERT or LOCK position for alert

standby mode. Note that the speaker is muted while radio
monitors for a hazard alert.

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OPERATING THE AM/FM RADIO

• Extend the built-in TV/radio antenna and adjust for best

reception.

• Rotate the OFF/TV/WEATHER/AM/FM rotary knob to the

desired frequency (the AM or FM position).

• Rotate the Radio Tuner knob to tune to the desired station.

Adjust the antenna if necessary for better reception.

• Rotate the Volume knob to adjust radio volume.

• Insert the earphone into the EARPHONE socket if private

listening is desired.

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Summary of Contents for STORMTRACKER VEC135

Page 1: ...anted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items after 30 days During the warranty period manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories bulbs fuses and batteries defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasion...

Page 2: ...let BEFORE removing the plug from the unit 10 Never submerge this unit in water 11 Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found to be damaged or defective To replace worn or defective parts contact Vector s Customer Service department toll free 866 584 5504 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the follow...

Page 3: ...t Built in 5 5 black and white TV VHF and UHF Hand crank to recharge batteries Built in batteries included for auxiliary back up power Powerful lantern which can tilt up and down Long lasting LED area light Built in earphone or audio outlet Includes 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC adapters for external power supplies AV out receptacle for external TV connection Brightness contrast vertical hold TV cont...

Page 4: ...me when using the 120 volt AC power adapter 2 Back Up Power This unit also comes with built in Ni MH rechargeable batteries which serve as auxiliary back up power for the AM FM weather radio and LED area light should no other power source be available This auxiliary power system may be recharged using the AC DC power adapter plugged into an 120 volt AC household wall outlet a 12 volt DC power adap...

Page 5: ...V channel For available channels see Specifications Adjust the picture s brightness contrast and vertical hold if necessary using the respective knobs on the back panel of the unit Insert the earphone into the EARPHONE socket if private listening is desired 4 Using the 12 Volt DC Power Adapter Plug the 12 volt DC power adapter s barrel connector into the DC 12V IN receptacle Plug the 12 volt DC po...

Page 6: ... regional channel Press or to search for other available channels Rotate VOLUME knob to adjust radio volume Insert the earphone into the EARPHONE socket if private listening is desired Slide the Alert selector to the ALERT or LOCK position for alert standby mode Note that the speaker is muted while radio monitors for a hazard alert 6 OPERATING THE AM FM RADIO Extend the built in TV radio antenna a...

Page 7: ...re the light is turned OFF when the unit is being recharged or stored Note Do not operate the lantern and TV at the same time when using the 120 volt AC adapter OPERATING THE LED AREA LIGHTS The LED Area Lights are controlled by the ON OFF switch on top of the lantern Slide the switch to the ON position to turn the LEDs on Slide the switch to the OFF position to turn the LEDs off CARE AND MAINTENA...

Page 8: ...MHz Weather 162 400 162 425 162 450 162 475 162 500 162 525 and 162 550 MHz Weather Radio Sensitivity 0 6µV 12dB SINAD 0 5µV 1050 Hz alert tone Speaker 8 ohm 1W Fuse 2A 125V AC DC Adapter 120 Volt AC input 12 Volt DC 1200 mA output DC Adapter 12 Volt DC 2 amps Lantern Bulb 12V Krypton Built In Rechargeable Battery Ni MH 3 6V 600 mAh VEC135_Manual_051705 5 18 05 2 57 PM Page 10 ...

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