Weather X WR209 Instructions
WR209 Weatherband Radio System
with Mobile Phone Charger
© 2009 Digital Products International (DPI, Inc.)
All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.
Service Information
Address:
2116 Carr Street, St. Louis MO, 63106
Phone:
1-314-621-2881
Fax:
1-314-588-1805
Email:
weatherxcustserv@weather-x.net
Website:
www.weather-x.net
Version:
v.022509
Parts Information
Address:
2116 Carr Street, St. Louis MO, 63106
Phone:
1-314-621-2881
Fax:
1-314-588-1805
Email:
partsinfo@dpi-global.com
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Powering the Unit
To power the unit, plug the included AC/DC adapter into a standard AC outlet (120V~60Hz)
The unit can be powered by the internal
rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery.
Note: The Lithium-Ion Battery needs to be
connected before it will power the unit.
The unit can be powered by the
Dynamo Hand-Crank
.
Note: Using the Dynamo Hand-Crank will recharge the internal lithium-ion battery in “Off/
Charge” mode.
The unit can be powered by 3 AA batteries, not
included.
Note: The unit will not charge rechargeable AA
batteries.
In the Box
Features
• Product
• Documentation
• 120V AC/DC Adaptor, UL/CUL Listed
• Samsung and Nokia Phone Adapters for Recharge Connection
• USB Cable Adaptor for Audio Player Recharge Connection
• AM/FM Radio
• Digital Display
• 7-Channel WeatherBand
• Weather Alert
• Digital Clock with Alarm
• Wake to Radio or Buzzer
• Amber LCD Display
• 6-LED Flashlight
• Blinking Function
• Emergency Siren
• Built-In Speaker
• Aux-In Jack for other Audio Players
• DC Output Jack to charge cell phones & audio devices
• DC Input Jack
• 3-Way Power:
• Heavy-Duty, Hand-Crank Dynamo Motor for power generation
• AC: 120V AC/DC Adaptor, included, UL/CUL Listed
• -Installed Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries, included
• -Over-Charge Protection Circuit installed
• -LED Charging Indicator
• DC: Uses 3 x “AA” Batteries, (not included)
Warnings and Precautions
WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
PRÉCAUTION:
Danger d’explosion si les piles sont remplacées de façon incorrect. Remplacer les piles seulement par
le même type de pile ou l’équivalent.
WARNING
: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
WARNING:
Changes or modifications 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.
This symbol, located on back or bottom of the
unit, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please refer
any servicing to qualified service personnel.
Important Safety Instructions
1.
Read Instructions
- All the safety and operating
instruction should be read before the product is
operated.
2.
Retain Instructions
- The safety and operating
instruction should be retained for future reference.
3.
Heed Warnings
- All warning on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.
Follow instructions
- All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5.
Cleaning
- Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6.
Attachments
- Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
7.
Water and Moisture
- Do not use this product near
water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like. The apparatus shall not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
apparatus.
L’ appareil ne doit pas être exposê aux écoulements
ou aux éclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de
liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit être placé sur l’objet.
8.
Accessories
- Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting
of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified 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.
See figure:
10.
Ventilation
- Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction
have been adhered to.
11.
Power Sources
- This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instruction.
12.
Grounding or Polarization
- This product may be
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarizes plug.
Alternate Warnings
- This product is equipped with
a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
13.
Power-Cord Protection
- Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and point where they exit from the product.
14.
Protective Attachment Plug
- The product is equipped
with an attachment plug having overload protection.
This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for
replacement or resetting of protective device. If
replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service
technician has used a replacement plug specified by the
manufacturer that has the same overload protection as
the original plug.
15.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
- If an outside antenna
is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
See figure:
16.
Lightning
- For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
17.
Power Lines
- An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
18.
Overloading
- Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19.
Object and Liquid Entry
- Never push objects of any
kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
20.
Servicing
- Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
21.
Damage Requiring Service
- Unplug this product from
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain, water or
moisture.
d) If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions
as an improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
22.
Replacement
Parts
- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
23.
Safety Check
- Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
24.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting
- The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
25.
Heat
- The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire, or the like.
Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte
chaleur, tel qu’à la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres
choses de semblable.
26. Main 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 from the mains
socket outlet completely.
La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit
être facilement accessible pendant son utilisation.
Pour être complètement déconnecté de l’alimentation
d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
27. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Des pressions acoustiques excessives provenant
d’écouteurs ou de casques peuvent provoquer des pertes
de l’audition.
28. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use this plug
with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade
exposure.
29.
Symbol is used to indicate that a specific
component shall be replaced only by the
component specified in that documentation
for safety reasons.
30.
This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation.
31. Caution marking is located at the bottom of apparatus.
Les précautions d’emploi sont inscrites en bas de
l’appareil.
32. The marking information is located at the bottom of
apparatus.
Les marquages sont inscrits en bas de l’appareil.
WARNING
: Do not place the unit on top of any soft, porous, or sensitive surfaces to avoid damaging the surface. Use a
protective barrier between the unit and surface to protect the surface.
AA Battery
AA Battery
AA Battery