Ambient weather Wr-334-u User manual

Ambient Weather WR-334-U Emergency Solar Hand

Crank Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAAWeather

Band, Certified Weather Alert and Smart Phone/Portable

Device Charger User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2

2. Controls...........................................................................................................................................2

3. Cables..............................................................................................................................................4

4. Important Notes and Warnings........................................................................................................4

4.1 Notes ......................................................................................................................................4

4.2 Warnings.................................................................................................................................4

5. Features...........................................................................................................................................5

6. Power Sources.................................................................................................................................6

6.1 DC and AC Power..................................................................................................................6

6.2 Solar Power............................................................................................................................7

6.3 Hand Crank Power.................................................................................................................7

6.4 Dry Cell Battery AAA Battery Power....................................................................................8

6.5 Power Consumption...............................................................................................................9

7. Operation.........................................................................................................................................9

7.1 Flashlight Operation...............................................................................................................9

7.2 Emergency Siren with Light Flasher......................................................................................9

7.3 Radio Operation .....................................................................................................................9

7.4 Time......................................................................................................................................10

7.5 Radio Band Mode.................................................................................................................10

7.5.1 AM/FM Radio Tuning...................................................................................................... 11

7.5.2 Weather Band Tuning....................................................................................................... 11

7.5.3 Weather Alert Mode ......................................................................................................... 11

7.6 Cell Phone and mp3/mp4 Operation .................................................................................... 11

7.7 Low Battery Indication.........................................................................................................12

7.8 Audio Output / Head Phones................................................................................................12

7.9 Resetting the Unit.................................................................................................................13

8. Care and Maintenance...................................................................................................................13

8.1 Battery Maintenance.............................................................................................................13

8.2 General Care and Maintenance...................................................................................................13

9. Specifications................................................................................................................................14

10. Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................................14

11. Accessories...............................................................................................................................16

12. Liability Disclaimer..................................................................................................................16

13. Warranty Information...............................................................................................................16

14. FCC Statement..........................................................................................................................17

15. Battery Recycle Statement........................................................................................................18

1. Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WR-334-U Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio,

Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA Weather Band, Certified Weather Alert and Smart Phone / Portable

Device Charger. To download the latest full size manual (for easy viewing) and additional

troubleshooting tips, please visit:

http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/wr334

2. Controls

No Description No Description

1 Flashlight ON/OFF button

Emergency Siren / Flasher Light

button

7Clock/Radio Tune Down ( ) button

2 Clock/Radio Tune Up ( ) button 8 Volume Down (-) button

3 LCD Display 9 Radio Mode Select and Clock Set button

4 Volume Up (+) button 10 Weather Alert Indicator

5 Solar Panel 11 Speaker

6 Power On/Standby ( )

Smart Phone / Portable Device On

Figure 1

No Description No Description

13 Telescopic Antenna 19 USB Charging Port (under the Rubber Dust Cover)

14 Metal Clasp 20 Headphone Jack (under the Rubber Dust Cover)

15 Battery Compartment 21 Power Source Selector (located under the Rubber

Dust Cover)

16 Rubber Dust Cover 22 Reset button (under the Rubber Dust Cover)

17 Mini USB DC Input Port (under the

Rubber Dust Cover) 23 Crank Handle

18 Charging Indicator (under the

Rubber Dust Cover)

Figure 2

3. Cables and Adaptors

Cable Description

1 USB cable (connects to phone tips 2, 3 and 4)

2 Mini phone tip and USB/DC/AC Power Input tip

3 Micro phone tip

4 IPhone®/Ipad®/Ipod® tip

® Registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Figure 3

The WR-334-U includes a USB to DC converter and USB to AC converter for connection to 5Vdc

and 110Vac power sources.

4. Important Notes and Warnings

4.1 Notes

•Remove the plastic battery pull tab that was included during shipping to energize the

rechargeable battery.

•Set the power switch (Figure 1, No 20) to the left to energize the rechargeable battery.

•For long term storage, you may want to remove the fully charged battery or re-insert the

plastic battery pull tab.

4.2 Warnings

When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your

personal safety. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please

read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these

instructions handy for future reference. Take special note of all warnings listed in these instructions.

Before using this product, please read the following warning and cautions:

1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the

unit is operated.

2. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future

reference.

3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be

adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions – All operation and use instructions should be followed

5. Do not use this item near water – The device should not be used near water; for example, near

a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

6. Clean only with dry cloth – The device should be cleaned only as recommended by the

manufacturer.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other device

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Do not place near a fire. The battery can explode.

9. Only use attachments / accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has

been damaged in any way, such as liquid has been spilled or the device has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

11. This device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with

liquids such as vases shall be placed on the device.

12. Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or any object has fallen into the unit.

13. Power Sources – The device should be connected to a power supply only of the type

described in the operating instructions or as marked on the device. Do not overload wall

outlet.

14. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type.

15. Do not attempt to dismantle, open or repair this product yourself. If a fault occurs, seek

advice from Ambient Weather support only. Only the rechargeable battery can be replaced or

serviced.

16. Only operate within specified temperature range (32 °F to 131 °F).

17. Do not store the AAA batteries for extend periods of time. They may leak or rupture and

damage the unit.

Lithium Battery Safety Instructions

•Do not burn or bury batteries. Do not puncture or crush. Do not disassemble. Recycle Lithium

batteries. Do not dispose of in the trash.

•If the electrolyte in the cells should get on your skin, thoroughly wash with soap and water. If

in the eyes, rinse thoroughly with cool water. Immediately seek medical attention.

•Charge batteries on a fireproof surface away from flammable items or liquids.

5. Features

The WR-334-U includes the following features:

•Super bright 35 lumens LED flashlight

•Emergency Siren with Light Flasher

•AM/FM with Weather Band Feature

•Weather Alert Feature (public alert certified)

•Emergency cell phone/mp3/mp4/USB charger

•Backlight digital display

•Clock

•Audio output (headphones)

6. Power Sources

The WR-334-U can be powered from the following sources:

•DC power from a USB power source, such as a computer

•AC power by adding a USB to AC adaptor (included)

•DC car charger by adding a USB to DC car adaptor (included)

•Solar power

•Hand crank power

•Three AAA batteries (optional)

To select the power source, lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-334-U to expose the connectors,

as shown in Figure 2.

For AC, DC, USB, solar power and hand crank power source operation, choose the Lithium Ion

battery switch position:

For AAA dry cell battery power operation, choose the AAA battery switch operation:

NOTE: There is a charging LED on the back of the unit (Figure 4, reference 18). The LED lights RED

during charging. When fully charged, the LED turns GREEN.

Figure 4

6.1 DC and AC Power

Prior to using the WR-334-U, we recommend you fully charge the rechargeable battery through the

USB Power Input (Figure 2).

Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-334-U to expose the power switch, as shown in Figure 2.

Select the Lithium Ion battery switch position:

Connect the DC power input cable (Figure 3) to the USB mini jack, and the other end to the USB

power source. The red battery charge indicator light will illuminate when charging (Figure 2).

Continue to charge the WR-334-U for several hours or until the charging light turns from red to green.

The WR-334-U is now ready for use.

NOTE: Use 5.0V USB power source (from a computer or appropriate AC or DC adaptor).

Over-voltage may result in damaging the WR-334-U.

6.2 Solar Power

Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-334-U to expose the power switch, as shown in Figure 2.

Select the Lithium Ion battery switch position:

Place the WR-334-U in direct (or indirect) sunlight with the solar panel facing upwards. The green

battery charging light may illuminate when charging, as shown in Figure 1.

NOTE: There is not enough solar energy to turn on the red charging light. Thus, no light or a faint

green light (which consumes less energy) may be present during solar charging.

NOTE: If the display heats up outside the operational range, the display will fade. For solar charging,

partial sunlight or shade is sufficient.

Figure 5

6.3 Hand Crank Power

Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-334-U to expose the power switch, as shown in Figure 2.

Select the Lithium Ion battery switch position:

To operate the hand crank, perform the following:

1. Lift the hand crank from the cradle, as shown in Figure 2.

2. Turn the hand crank either clockwise or counterclockwise at about two cranks per second for

3-5 minutes to activate the internal battery for initial use, or when the unit has not been used

for more than 60 days. The red battery charging light illuminates when charging, as shown

in Figure 1.

3. For subsequent charges, turn the hand crank for one minute to produce 70 minutes of

continuous light for the LED flashlight, or 16-20 minutes of continuous radio usage (subject

to volume) or approximately 3-5 minutes of talk time on the cell phone (your results may vary

due to phone variation).

Figure 6

6.4 Dry Cell Battery AAA Battery Power

The WR-334-U also includes the option to power from 3 x AAA power instead of the rechargeable

battery source. This is convenient if you have drained the rechargeable battery source and you wish to

avoid hand cranking the unit.

1. Open the Battery Door on the back of the radio.

2. Insert 3 x AAA (UM-4) batteries (mot included) and close the battery door.

NOTE: For optimum performance, alkaline-type batteries are recommended.

3. Following the polarity diagrams shown in the battery compartment,

4. Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-334-U to expose the power switch, as shown

in Figure 2. Select the AAA battery switch position: .

NOTE: TheAAA battery selection will disable the Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries.

NOTE: Make certain the batteries are installed correctly. The wrong polarity may damage the

unit.

WARNING:

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommend are to be used.

•If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or

leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and may void the warranty.

•Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.

6.5 Power Consumption

The WR-334-U includes a 3.7 DC rechargeable Lithium Ion large battery capacity (600 mAh) as the

primary energy storage, but different operational modes result in significantly varying power

consumption requirements. Here is a general guide on power consumption, typical user operation and

recommend power sources.

Mode Typical User Operation Power

Consumption Recommend Power Source

Flashlight Emergency or remote use Low Solar, Hand Crank, AAA

Batteries

AM/FM/Weather

Band Radio Emergency or remote use Low Solar, Hand Crank, AAA

Batteries

Weather Alert Continuous monitoring (1) High AC, USB (from computer)

Cell phone

charging Short term emergency use High AC, USB (from computer),

Hand Crank, AAA Batteries

(1) The weather alert mode consumes a significant amount of power because it is constantly

scanning for the emergency 1050 Hz tone from the National Weather Service. We

recommend connecting the power input to a USB computer port or the included USB to AC

converter for continuous alert operation (reference Section 11). Otherwise, you must rely on

hand crank power in this mode when no power is available.

7. Operation

7.1 Flashlight Operation

Turn the light on and off with the light switch on the top of the unit (Figure 1).

7.2 Emergency Siren with Light Flasher

To sound the emergency siren with light flasher, press and hold the flashlight switch for 3 seconds. To

disable, let go of the flashlight switch.

7.3 Radio Operation

The WR-334-U includes a digital LCD display (Figure 7) with backlighting, with the following push

button controls:

•POWER . Turns on and off the radio. Transitions from clock display to radio tuner

display.

•MODE. Switches the radio band between AM, FM, weather band, and weather band alert

mode.

•TUN :Adjusts the radio frequency up

•TUN :Adjusts the radio frequency down

•VOL+:Adjusts the radio volume up

•VOL-: Adjusts the radio volume down

NOTE: The backlight will automatically turn off if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds.

Figure 7

7.4 Time

When first powered up, the time will default to 12:00 AM.

1. Set 12Hr/24Hr Mode. Press and hold the MODE button for two seconds to enter the time

setting mode. 12 Hr will begin flashing. Press the TUN+ button to switch between 12 hour

and 24 hour time mode. Press the MODE button to proceed to the next step.

2. Set Hour. Press the TUN or TUN to adjust the hour up or down. Hold the TUN

button to change rapidly. Press the MODE button to proceed to the next step.

3. Set Minute. Press the TUN or TUN to adjust the minute up or down. Hold the TUN

button to change rapidly. Press the MODE button to exit the time setting mode.

7.5 Radio Band Mode

NOTE: Radio reception is dramatically reduced when charging from USB. Disconnect USB power

when listening to the radio.

Press the POWER button to turn the radio on and transition from the time mode.

The radio will default to FM band (or the last radio band since power up). Press the MODE button to

change to the AM band. Press the MODE button to change to the Weather Band (WB). While

displaying the Weather Band, press the MODE button again to change to Weather Band Alert mode

(the WB symbol will begin flashing).

Figure 8

NOTE: Radio interference will be present while charging the WR-334-U. For best reception, there is

a telescoping antenna. Extend the antenna and change the position if the reception is weak.

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