Weather X WR282B User manual
Tuning Dial and Indicator
Adjust the dial to tune the radio.
• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture
surfaces with any type of soft, porous, or sensitive nish.
As with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet
could cause marks or staining where the feet reside. We
recommend using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a
piece of glass between the unit and the surface to reduce the
risk of damage and/or staining.
• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
• Caution and marking information is located at the rear or
bottom of the apparatus.
• Objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed
on the apparatus.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt
to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the
battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and
local guidelines.
• WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth defects, or other
reproductive harm (California Prop 65). Wash hands
after handling.
• This product meets and complies with all Federal
regulations.
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
Portable NOAA Weather & AM/FM Radio
User’s Guide for Model WR282B v731-03
Important Safety Instructions
• Read these Instructions.
• Keep these Instructions.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
FCC Warnings
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit 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.
Additional Warnings and Precautions
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should
remain readily operable during intended use. In order to
disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the
mains plug should be disconnected form the mains socket
outlet completely.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping,
or splashing.
• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specied may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover
(or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied
service personnel.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts.
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 sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Power Indicator
Speaker
Volume/Power
Adjust the dial to turn the radio on
and turn the volume up or down.
Telescopic FM Antenna
FM/AM/WB
Adjust to switch between FM, AM
and WB radio modes.
3.5 mm Audio Input
DC Power Input
POWER
AC Power
To power the unit, plug one end of the included AC/DC adaptor
into the unit and the other into a standard AC outlet.
Battery Power
Requires 3 D batteries (not included).
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
1. Adjust FM/AM/WB switch to the AM or FM position.
2. Turn the Volume dial to turn on the radio and adjust to the desired volume.
3. Adjust the Tuning dial to tune the radio.
Playing Weatherband
1. Adjust FM/AM/WB switch to the WB position.
2. Turn the Volume dial to turn on the radio and adjust to the desired volume.
3. Adjust the Tuning dial to tune one of the indicated Weatherband frequencies.
4. For a list of which areas receive which frequency, visit:
http://www.weather.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm.
Using the Audio Input
Requires a 3.5mm audio cable (not included).
1. Connect a 3.5mm audio cable to the 3.5mm Audio Input and the audio output on an MP3 player or other audio device.
2. Turn the Volume dial to power the unit on and adjust to the desired volume.
3. Use the native controls on the connected MP3 player or other audio source to play your audio through the unit.
4. When not in use, make sure to disconnect the 3.5mm audio cable.
RADIO
WEATHERBAND
3.5 MM AUDIO INPUT
Radio Reception
Adjust the position of the Telescopic FM Antenna to improve FM radio reception.
An AM antenna is built into the unit. To improve AM radio reception, adjust the position of the unit.
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