Oregon Scientific WR202 User manual

INTRODUCTION
The Multi-powered emergency radio keeps you alert
of changing weather conditions and also entertained.
Plug in and listen to your personal music collection,
your favorite radio station or up-to-date weather
warnings.
With clock and alarm, keep track of time and wake
up bright and ready for a new day of exploring and
enjoying the natural surroundings. With the addition of
an emergency siren, flashlight and ability to charge your
mobile phone, this Multi-Powered Emergency Radio is
a must-have item for your outdoor adventures.
Keep this manual handy as you use your new product.
It contains practical step-by-step instructions as well
as technical specifications and warnings you should
know about.
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. VOL knob: adjust volume (0-7)
2. : turn emergency alarm on/off
3. : turn radio on/off and toggle between AM/FM
4. : auto search / adjust radio frequency
5. : activate / deactivate alarm function; set alarm
6. MODE: toggle between different clock / calendar
displays; set clock; confirm clock setting
7. : increase / decrease value of the setting
8. : turn NOAA weather radio on / off
9. Crank: wind to charge battery or mobile phone
10. LED indicator: continuous red light to indicate unit
/ mobile phone is charging; flashing red light to
indicate rechargeable battery is low; green light to
indicate radio is on
BACK VIEW
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Multi-Powered Emergency Radio
+ Hazard Alerts
Model:WR202
USER MANUAL
1. Solar panel
2. SNOOZE: activate snooze alarm / backlight
3. Antenna
4. : turn flashlight on/off
5. Light
6. Headphone jack
7. Audio line-in jack
8. DC adapter jack
9. Mobile phone charger jack and charger switch
10. Battery compartment
11. RESET: return unit to default settings
LCD DISPLAY
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1. : radio is on and AM/FM is selected
2. : NOAA weather radio is on
3. Radio frequency / volume
4. Clock / calendar
5. : back-up battery level indicator
6. : alarm clock is enabled
POWER SOURCE
BACK-UP POWER
In cases where rechargeable battery power is low or
has no power, the unit will source its energy from the
back-up batteries.
Insert 3 AAA batteries:
1. Slide open battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries matching the polarities.
indicates there is no back-up battery or back-up
battery is low.
It is recommended to insert back-up batteries in case
of power shortage during emergencies.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
This radio has a built-in rechargeable battery that can
store energy from different sources: a solar panel, a
manual hand crank or electricity via an adapter (not
included in package).
When rechargeable battery level is low, red LED
indicator light will flash.
1. Remove battery compartment cover.
2. Insert battery pack.
3. Align holes in the connector with the pins, then
push connector in.
4. Tuck wires in and ensure they are within the
battery compartment area.
5. Close battery compartment cover.
EN
RECHARGING
SOLAR POWER
Expose the solar panel directly to sunlight.
TIPS
• For best results when charging the battery, place
the solar panel directly with view to sunlight.
• Direct solar panel as follows:
Solar panel facing: if you reside in the:
North Southern Hemisphere
South Northern Hemisphere
• It takes approximately 30 hours to fully charge
the battery by solar power (under strong light
conditions).
• Do not scratch the solar panel’s surface or wipe it
with strong detergent.
• Do not expose the solar panel to rain, snow or
moisture.
• The duration of the rechargeable battery’s
charging or operating time is determined by either
the intensity of sunlight or the position of the solar
panel towards the sun.
• Do not overcharge the batteries.
NOTE Solar panel cannot be used to charge
mobile phone.
CRANK
Mobile phones can only be charged by cranking or
by adapter (separate purchase required).
To charge unit:
1. Slide charger switch to .
2. Lift crank and wind clockwise.
To charge mobile phone:
1. Using USB cable (not included) connect one end
to the mobile phone and the other end to mobile
phone charger jack.
2. Slide charger switch to select .
3. Lift crank and wind clockwise.
NOTE 1 minute of winding can power the radio for
approx. 5 minutes. It would take approximately 85
minutes of continuous winding (2 turns per second)
to fully charge the battery.
ELECTRICITY FROM ADAPTER
To use this feature, purchase a 5V adapter.
1. Lift the soft plastic cover located on the back of the
unit.
2. Plug adapter into the unit and the other end to wall
outlet.
3. Slide charger switch accordingly.
charge mobile
charge unit
NOTE It takes 7 hours to fully charge the battery by
using an adapter, which is not included.
CLOCK AND CALENDAR
To set the clock:
1. Press and hold MODE to enter clock settings.
2. Press to change the settings. Hold to
speed through the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm and move to next setting.
The settings order is: hour format, hour, minute,
year, calendar format (M-D / D-M), month, day and
language (E, F, S).
To quick exit, press any button except MODE,
or SNOOZE.
To change display: press MODE.
ALARM
1. Press and hold to enter alarm setting.
2. Press to change hour. Press to
confirm. Continue with setting minute the same
way.

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To display alarm time and activate / deactivate
alarm: Press .
means alarm is ON.
-:-- means alarm is disabled.
To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes
OR
• Press any key to turn the alarm off and activate it
again after 24 hours.
MUSIC FROM EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE
NOTE NOAA weather radio has to be first turned off.
Using a cable (not provided), plug one end to your
music storage device and one end to audio line-in
socket located at the back of the unit.
AM/FM
To turn radio on / off:
Press .
Green light indicates radio is on.
To select frequency:
1. Press again to select AM or FM.
2. Press and hold to auto search or press
to manually select frequency.
To change volume: Turn VOL knob.
NOTE When charging, even if radio is on, indicator
will be red.
NOTE To listen to the radio, ensure line-in cable is
not connected.
NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FINDING LOCAL CHANNELS
National Weather Service uses one of 7 preset
radio frequencies for their NOAA Weather Radio
transmitters across the country. Please refer to the
below phone number and website link to find the right
channel for your local county:
To contact the NWS by telephone:
1. Phone 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263).
2. Follow prompts through a simple voice menu.
To obtain NWS radio channels on the internet:
1. Locate www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
2. Click the State for which information is needed.
For example, clicking on “Montana” will give a list of
information relevant to the State of Montana including
the names of counties, NWR transmitter locations, the
frequency of the transmitter, the strength of the signal
in WATTS, and any remarks as applicable.
Example of the first 10 county radio channels:
COUNTY NWR FREQ CALL CHOOSE
TRANS MHZ RADIO
MITTER CHANNEL
Beaverhead Butte,MT 162.550 WXL79 7
Beaverhead Dillon,MT 162.475 WNG638 4
Big Horn Billings,MT 162.550 WXL27 7
Blaine Havre, MT 162.400 WXL53 1
Blaine Billings MT 162.475 WWG85 4
Broadwater Helena, MT 162.400 WXK66 1
Carbon Billings MT 162.550 WXL27 7
Carter Baker, MT 162.550 WXK57 7
Cascade Great Falls, 162.550 WXJ43 7
MT
Chouteau Miles Hill, MT 162.500 WWG84 5
After identifying the frequency of your local NOAA
Weather Radio transmitter, refer to below table to
find the corresponding channel (1-7).
1. Press to turn NOAA weather radio on.
2. Press to select channel 1-7.
Examples of which radio to choose for a particular
location is given in the far right column in above
chart.
CHANNEL CORRESPONDING
RADIO FREQUENCY
1 162.400 MHz
2 162.425 MHz
3 162.450 MHz
4 162.475 MHz
5 162.500 MHz
6 162.525 MHz
7 162.550 MHz
EMERGENCY SIREN
Push switch outward to turn emergency
alarm on.
To turn alarm off, push switch back to its
original position.
FLASHLIGHT
Press to turn flashlight on / off.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE to activate backlight for 5 seconds.
RESET
Press RESET (located in the back-up battery
compartment) to return to default settings.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
L x W x H 7.5 x 2.1 x 3.9 in
(191 x 54 x 98mm)
Weight 14.1 oz (400g)
AM radio 520 – 1710 KHz
FM radio 88 – 108 MHz
Battery 3 x UM-4 AAA batteries
(for back-up)
600mAh 3.6V Ni-MH rechargeable
battery
DC adaptor DC5V 500mA (not included)
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items
such as newspapers, curtains etc.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid
over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free
cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive
materials.
• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
This invalidates the warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is
collected separately for special treatment and not
as household waste.
• Placement of this product on certain types of
wood may result in damage to its finish for which
Oregon Scientific will not be responsible. Consult
the furniture manufacturer's care instructions for
information.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with
a battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the
battery compartment before first use.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product
and the contents of the user manual are subject to
change without notice.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available
in all countries. For more information, please contact
your local retailer.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about Oregon Scientific products. If you're
in the US and would like to contact our Customer
Care department directly, please visit: https://
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For international inquiries, please visit: http://
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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.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please visit our website at
http://us.oregonscientific.com/service/ for all
enquiries.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: WR202
Product Name: Multi-Powered Emergency Radio
+ Hazard Alerts
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.