capello CR2W User manual

CR2W user guide
S.A.M.E. Technology
local weather emergency information
NOAA Weather Channels
weather band plus allhazardsalerts
Safe & Sound
Weather Alert Clock Radio

FCC WARNING: Changes or modications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modications
are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modication is made.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The Rating Label is located at the bottom enclosure of the unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE: 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 harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning 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 the 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.
FCC STATEMENT: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SURGE PROTECTORS: It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection. Lightning and power surges ARE
NOT covered under warranty for this product.

AC/DC adapter connection
Connect the AC adapter (included) to an AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz AC only. Plug the small end into the DC jack on the rear of
the unit. DC 7V
caution: Do not touch the AC/DC adapter with wet hands. Fully insert the plug without exposing any part of the blade.
inside the box
Capello CR2W Safe & Sound Weather Alert Clock Radio, AC/DC Power Adapter, User Manual and Quick Start Guide.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Capello CR2W Safe & Sound Weather Alert Clock Radio. Protect yourself
and your family or business from all hazards alerts for severe weather, natural disasters, civil emergencies and so
much more! Customize the alerts for your geographic location using S.A.M.E technology (Specic Area Message
Encoding) by programming your radio to receive alerts relevant to your area. You can eliminate unwanted broadcasts
of specic events and receive only what matters to you - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Stay informed of imminent
dangers; be prepared for local hazards and emergencies. Your Capello CR2W is Public Alert ™certied, meeting the
standards of the Consumer Electronics Association for quality and reliability.
getting to know your
all hazards weather alert radio
For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app
or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#1

inserting the batteries
Three (3) ‘AA’ size batteries can also be used to power the unit,
as well as back-up for the clock, alarm time, preset memories if
the AC adapter is disconnected or there is a power failure.
Open the battery door by sliding it back and lifting up the edge.
Insert three (3) ‘AA’ batteries as shown. Alkaline batteries are
recommended for the longest playing time.
Replace the battery door back on the compartment.
notes: Battery life (alkaline battery):
Battery backup operating time: up to 100 hours
Battery audio-on operating time: up to 8 hours
battery precautions:
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
Warning - Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Use only the size and type of batteries specied.
Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.
Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline, Rechargeable and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible
battery leakage.
Do not try to recharge a battery not intended to be recharged - it can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions)
Size ‘AA’ 1.5V
Size ‘AA’ 1.5V
Size ‘AA’ 1.5V

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location of controls
VOLUME DOWN –Button
MENU Button
VOLUME UP +Button
LCD Display
Antenna
LEFT Button
UP Button
RIGHT Button
ON / OFF Switch (side of unit)
 PRESET Button
 BAND Button
 RADIO / SNOOZE Button
 WARNING LED (Red)
 WATCH LED (Orange)
 ADVISORY LED (Yellow)
 DOWN Button
 SELECT Button
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BAND
PRESET

 External Antenna jack
 Alert Jack
 Cloning Jack
 DC Power Jack
adjusting the volume
Press VOLUME UP +or VOLUME DOWN –button to increase or decrease the volume.
turning the unit on
Refer to location of controls diagrams before operation.
To turn the unit on, slide the ON / OFF switch, located on the side of the unit, to the ‘ON’ position.
To turn the unit off, slide the switch to the ‘OFF’ position.
location of controls (con’t.)
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function overview
Below is a diagram of the functions of the Capello CR2W Safe & Sound Weather Alert Clock Radio. In the next sections we will walk
you through the steps for setting up the different functions. You will need to scroll through the list below to advance to the next one.
TIME ALARM COUNTY ALT TYPE LANGUAGE NEW ALERT
MENU
• TIME
“HOUR”
to set
“MINUTE”
to save
to exit
MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
“OFF/ON”
“HOUR”
to set
“MINUTE”
to save
to exit
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
• COUNTY
“ANY”
to set
or “SINGLE”
to set
after “SAME01” appears
again
after “-------” appears
use +
to input all 6 digits
to set
or “MULTIPLE”
to set
after “SAME01” appears
again
after “-------” appears
use +
to input all 6 digits
to set
repeat for “SAME02” etc
to exit twice
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
• COUNTY
• ALT TYPE
“VOICE”
to set or
“SIREN”
to set or
“DISPLAY”
to save
to exit
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
• COUNTY
• ALT TYPE
• LANGUAGE
“ENGLISH”
to set or
PREFERRED LANGUAGE
to save
to exit
SEL
SEL
SEL
MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
• COUNTY
• ALT TYPE
• LANGUAGE
• NEW ALERT
“EVENT 1”
choose event 1-5
input 1st code letter
input 2nd code letter
input 3rd code letter
to save
to exit
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU

MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
• COUNTY
• ALT TYPE
• LANGUAGE
• NEW ALERT
• DEFEAT SIREN
scroll event codes
select to change
“ENABLE” or “DISABLE”
to save each change
to exit
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
• COUNTY
• ALT TYPE
• LANGUAGE
• NEW ALERT
• DEFEAT SIREN
• SIREN LEVEL
“LOW”
to set or
“HIGH”
to set or
to save each change
to exit
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
• COUNTY
• ALT TYPE
• LANGUAGE
• NEW ALERT
• DEFEAT SIREN
• SIREN LEVEL
• ALT TEST
SOUND ALERT
SILENCE ALERT
to exit
SEL
SEL
SEL
MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
• COUNTY
• ALT TYPE
• LANGUAGE
• NEW ALERT
• DEFEAT SIREN
• SIREN LEVEL
• ALT TEST
• LIGHT
“BLT NORM”
to set or
“BLT ON”
to set or
“BLT OFF”
to save
to exit
SEL
MENU
• TIME
• ALARM
• COUNTY
• ALT TYPE
• LANGUAGE
• NEW ALERT
• DEFEAT SIREN
• SIREN LEVEL
• ALT TEST
• LIGHT
• BUTTON BEEPS
“ON”
to set or
“OFF”
to save
to exit
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
DEFEAT SIREN SIREN LEVEL ALT TEST LIGHT BUTTON BEEPS
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
All programming uses a combination of , +or and or arrows. button is used to save settings.
The menu consists of 11 customizable functions to scroll through and select your personalized settings. Press button to go
back to previous function and to exit menu mode.

setting the time
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press button; hour setting will begin to ash.
 Press or arrows to adjust the hour digit.
 Press arrow to advance to and adjust both minute digits using or arrows.
 Press button to save your time setting.
 Press button to exit.
note: The AM/PM changes automatically as you scroll through the hours.
initial setup of the basic functions
In this section we will walk you through the steps for setting up the basic functions, which include
TIME, ALARM, LANGUAGE, LED BACKLIGHT and ALERT TYPE.
For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app
or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#2

setting the alarm
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press arrow until “ALARM” is displayed.
 Press button and “OFF” will display, press or arrows to make your selection,
alarm clock icon appears on display when “ON”
 Press again; hour setting will begin to ash.
 Press or arrows to adjust the hour setting.
 Press arrow to advance to and adjust both minute digits using or arrows.
 Press to save your alarm setting.
 Press to exit.
note: When alarm sounds, press “MENU” button to turn off alarm or press “SNOOZE” button to delay alarm for 9 minutes.
setting the language
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press arrow until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.
 Press button and “ENGLISH” will display.
 Press arrow to select another language
 Press button to save your language setting.
 Press button to exit.

choose an alert type (voice, siren or display)
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press arrow until “ALT TYPE” is displayed.
 Press button and then arrow to choose “VOICE,” “SIREN,” or “DISPLAY, then press button again to save.
 Press to exit.
notes: “VOICE” Alert = Tone sound for 8 seconds followed by voice of weather broadcast for 3 minutes.
“SIREN” Alert = Tone sound for 5 minutes, or until cancelled by pressing any button.
“DISPLAY” Alert = No audible tone sound, only a text alert will scroll on the display.
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setting the LED backlight
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press or arrow until “LIGHT” is displayed.
 Press button to show current BACKLIGHT setting.
 Press arrow to change BACKLIGHT setting.
 Choose “BLT NORM” for blue back-light to turn on when any button is pressed and off after 5 seconds,
or “BLT ON” for continuous back-light or “BLT OFF” for no back-light.
 Press to save your BACKLIGHT setting.
 Press to exit.

First, determine if you want to leave your weather alert radio preset for ANY county or counties in broadcast range, or if you want to select
specic county codes. You can obtain codes from the Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) in the USA, or Canadian Location Coded
(CLC) in Canada by selecting from the methods listed below:
S.A.M.E. (Specic Area Message Encoding) codes are six-digit identication codes assigned to each forecast region and sub-region to alert you
to adverse weather warnings, watches, advisories, covering about 80 different types of emergencies. Your All-Hazards Weather Alert Radio is
preprogrammed to receive weather and hazard alert transmissions for all S.A.M.E codes within range of your area, or it can be programmed with
up to 25 different S.A.M.E. codes for just your county or counties of your choice. For example, you can program codes of counties that are
nearby, or where relatives and/or friends live, or where you will be traveling.
For USA
The National Weather Service NOAA Weather Radio Toll-Free Number 1-888-NWS-SAME (1-888-697-7263)
An automated voice system will guide you through the menu to nd your county and state 6-digit S.A.M.E code and local area broadcast to
tune your radio receiver. The voice system allows you to request additional S.A.M.E codes for other counties at the conclusion of each request.
The National Weather Service NOAA Weather Radio Website http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr
Select SAME Coding from side bar menu, Select SAME Codes for states, counties, territories, and Marine Areas. Select your State, and then
select County or Counties listed in alphabetic order. Your 6-digit S.A.M.E code always begins with “0” and your local weather station
broadcast frequency and call letters are also listed, some with alternate language options where available.
For CANADA
Environment Canada’s Meteorological Service Telephone Number: 1-877-789-7733 (Canada Only)
Environment Canada’s Meteorological Website: www.ec.gc.ca/weatheradio
Select Specic Area Message Encoding from side bar menu, Select your location on the active map, CLC codes will be listed for each region.
finding your local S.A.M.E. codes
In this section we will walk you through the steps for where you can locate your local S.A.M.E. code.
For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app
or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#3

Your CR2W All Hazards Weather Alert Radio is preset to “ANY” to receive alerts and transmissions. If this is sufcient, leave the “COUNTY”
setting to “ANY.” For more options, follow the menu selections:
Customizing the S.A.M.E County Code settings
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press arrow until “COUNTY” is displayed.
 Press button and choose “ANY” for codes within range, press to save, then press to exit,
or press arrow to choose “SINGLE” or “MULTIPLE”.
For “SINGLE” S.A.M.E. Code
When “SINGLE” is selected, press button to display “SAME 01.”
 Press button again to program your Single code. The rst digit space will start blinking.
 Use the arrow to scroll through digits 0-9 to input the rst digit, which will should always be set to “0.”
 Press the arrow to save each digit and advance to next digit for all 6.
 Press button to save your “Single” county code, then to exit.
For “MULTIPLE” S.A.M.E. Codes
When “MULTIPLE” is selected, press button to display “SAME 01.”
 Press button again to program your Multiple code. The rst digit space will start blinking.
programming your S.A.M.E. county codes
In this section we will walk you through the steps for programming your local S.A.M.E. code(s).
For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app
or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#4

note: The display will automatically revert to clock when no buttons are pressed for more than 55 seconds.
Helpful Tips:
The S.A.M.E. code is created using the following method:
• The rst digit is the sub-county code, 0 in most areas.
• The second two digits represent the state code.
•The last three digits represent the county code. sub-county code
(usually 0)
two digit
state code
three digit
county code
programming your S.A.M.E. county codes (con’t.)
 Use the arrow to scroll through digits 0-9 to input the rst digit, which will should always be set to “0.”
 Press the arrow to save each digit and advance to next digit for all 6.
 Press button to save the rst MULTIPLE Code.
 Repeat steps to program up to 25 different county codes.
 Press button to save your S.A.M.E codes, then 3 times to exit.

customizing your alert notifications
In this section we will walk you through the steps to setup and customize the SIREN LEVEL,
DEFEAT SIREN, NEW ALERT ADVISORY, ALERT TEST, REVIEW ALERTS as well as how to
set the WEATHER BAND CHANNEL/FREQUENCY.
For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app
or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#5
setting the siren level
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press or arrow until “SIREN LEVEL” is displayed.
 Press and then arrow to choose “LOW,” or “HIGH” for each pre-dened event, then press to save.
 Press twice to exit. See Selectable Alert Reference Chart section for Default Volume Settings.
choose an alert type (voice, siren or display)
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press arrow until “ALT TYPE” is displayed.
 Press button and then arrow to choose “VOICE,” “SIREN,” or “DISPLAY, then press button again to save.
 Press to exit.
notes: “VOICE” Alert = Tone sound for 8 seconds followed by voice of weather broadcast for 3 minutes.
“SIREN” Alert = Tone sound for 5 minutes, or until cancelled by pressing any button.
“DISPLAY” Alert = No audible tone sound, only a text alert will scroll on the display. (Except event alerts marked
with an asterisk “*” in the Selectable Alert Reference Chart)

testing the siren
To test the siren to ensure it is working, press until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press or arrow until “ALT TEST” is displayed.
 Press button to sound the siren, then again to silence the siren.
 Press to exit.
defeating an alert siren
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press or arrow until “DEFEAT SIREN” is displayed.
 Press and then arrow to scroll through pre-dened event codes.
 Press for each event code relevant to your area to manually “ENABLE” or “DISABLE” (if you select “ENABLE”,
the event alert remains on; if you select “DISABLE”, the event alert will turn off), using the arrow.
 Press after each setting change.
 Press to exit.
notes: The DEFEAT SIREN feature relates to an event, which may occur in a specic area, but might not be relevant to all residents.
For Example: AVW=Avalanche Warning. If you live in a county where avalanches can occur, but you are not located in a mountainous
part of that county, you can DISABLE this event using the DEFEAT SIREN function. See Selectable Alert Reference Chart for listing
of pre-dened events in alphabetical order to determine which events can be disabled.
You cannot defeat event alerts marked with an asterisk “*” in the Selectable Alert Reference Chart.

adding a new alert
The New Alerts function can be used to customize currently undened future events that would otherwise display only as
??A=Unrecognized Watch, ??E = Unrecognized Emergency, ??S = Unrecognized Statement, or ??W = Unrecognized Warning.
If a new event becomes dened or anticipated, you can program it by doing the following:
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press or arrow until “NEW ALERT” is displayed.
 Press to display “EVENT 1” and then arrow to choose programmable event numbers 1-5.
 Press then “---” is displayed and the rst character space will start blinking. (These three characters are the event
code. Pre-dened codes cannot be saved as new alerts. See Selectable Alert Reference Chart section for a list of
pre-dened 3 letter event codes).
 Use the arrow to program the rst character (A-Z, then 0-9) then arrow to move to second and third characters.
 Press .
 If the code was a pre-dened code the words “THE EVENT ALREADY EXISTS” will be displayed for a short time and then
“---” is displayed again. If this happens check the event code and return to step 5.
 After successfully saving an event code “-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --“ is displayed and the rst character space will start blinking
for programming a user dened event description up to 11 characters in length. Use the method of step (5) to program all
11 characters. For example: “TSA THREAT.”
 Press and “ADVISORY” will start blinking. Use arrow change the event level from “ADVISORY” to “WARNING,”
or “ALERT.”
 Press to save your selections.
 Press button twice to exit.

reviewing alerts
The CR2W All Hazards Weather Alert Radio can store up to 10 different alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its memory.
If the radio receives a new alert while a previous alert is still in effect, it automatically displays the new alert as scrolling text.
To review past alerts that are still in effect, press the arrow to scroll through the last 10 active alerts stored in memory.
“NO MESSAGE” will display if there are no active alerts
selecting weather band channel / frequency
While power switch is “ON,” press button to activate the radio.
 Press button repeatedly until “WEATHER” is displayed.
 Press or arrow repeatedly to step through weather band channels / frequencies. When you nd the NWS weather
band station for your area, stop pressing the arrow and the radio will stay on that station.
RADIO / SNOOZE
BAND
setting button audible notification
Press button until “TIME” is displayed.
 Press or arrow until “BUTTON BEEPS” is displayed.
 Press button to show current setting.
 Press arrow to choose “OFF” or “ON”, then press .
 Press to exit.

selectable alert reference chart
Event Code Event Description Level Default Volume Default Enable/Disable
ADR Administrative Message Advisory Low Disable
AVA Avalanche Watch Watch High ENABLE
AVW Avalanche Warning Warning High ENABLE
BHW Biological Hazard Warning Warning High ＊ENABLE *
BWW Boil Water Warning Warning High ENABLE
BZW Blizzard Warning Warning High ENABLE
CAE Child Abduction Emergency Advisory Low ENABLE
CDW Civil Danger Warning Warning High ＊ENABLE *
CEM Civil Emergency Message Warning High ＊ENABLE *
CFA Coastal Flood Watch Watch High ENABLE
CFW Coastal Flood Warning Warning High ENABLE
CHW Chemical Hazard Warning Warning High ＊ENABLE *
CWW Contaminated Water Warning Warning High ＊ENABLE *
DBA Dam Watch Watch High ENABLE
DBW Dam Break Warning Warning High ＊ENABLE *
DEW Contagious Disease Warning Warning High ＊ENABLE
DMO Practice / Demo Advisory Low Disable
DSW Dust Storm Warning Warning High ENABLE
EAN Emergency Action Notication Warning High ＊ENABLE *
EAT Emergency Action Termination Advisory High＊ENABLE *
EQW Earthquake Warning Warning High ＊ENABLE *
EVI Immediate Evacuation Warning High ＊ENABLE *
EVA Evacuation Watch Watch High ENABLE
FCW Food Contamination Warning Warning High ＊ENABLE *
FFA Flash Flood Watch Watch High ENABLE
FFS Flash Flood Statement Advisory Low ENABLE
FFW Flash Flood Warning Warning High ENABLE