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Power System
The
VEC136
has a unique power system. Its primary power source is the common
household “C” type battery. It can also be powered using the AC Adapter that plugs
into a standard 120 volt AC household outlet or the DC Adapter that plugs into a
vehicle’s accessory outlet (or other 12 volt DC power source).
This unit also comes with built-in Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, which serve as
auxiliary backup power for the AM/FM Emergency Weather Radio, LED Lantern and
LED Emergency Light (only). This auxiliary power system can be recharged using the
120 Volt AC or 12 Volt DC Adapters, or, in emergency situations when no other
power is available, by using the Dynamo Hand-Crank.
NOAA Weather Radio S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message
Encoding) Overview
NWR broadcasts National Weather Service (NWS) warnings, watches, forecasts
and other non-weather related hazard information 24 hours a day. During an
emergency, NWS forecasters interrupt routine broadcasts and send a special tone
activating local weather radios.
NWR broadcasts warnings and post-event information for all types of hazards:
weather (e.g., tornadoes, floods), natural (e.g., earthquakes, forest fires and volcanic
activity), technological (e.g., chemical releases, oil spills, nuclear power plant
emergencies, etc.), and national emergencies (e.g., terrorist attacks). Working with
other Federal agencies and the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC)
Emergency Alert System (EAS), NWR is an all-hazards radio network, making it the
most comprehensive weather and emergency information available to the public.
S.A.M.E. technology, a new feature in the NOAA Weather Radio system, allows
listeners to pre-select the NWS Alerts that they want to receive, based on the county
where they live. Weather radios equipped with S.A.M.E. technology (such as this
VEC136
) provide immediate information about life-threatening situations.
POWER SUPPLY
The unit can be powered in one of three ways:
1. Nine (9) dry cell “C” type batteries (not included);
2. 120 volt AC 60 Hz household current and the 120 Volt AC Adapter included
with the unit; or
3. 12 volt DC power source and the 12 Volt DC Adapter included with the unit.
When no other power source is available, a Backup Power System consisting of
built-in rechargeable batteries allows the Radio and LED Lights to operate.
Note: The TV can be powered by the 120 Volt AC and 12 Volt DC Adapters, as well as
“C” batteries. It cannot be powered by the Backup Power System.
CAUTIONS
Before first use, the unit’s rechargeable backup batteries should be
charged for a full 12 hours using the 120 Volt AC Adapter.
The rechargeable backup battery is not user-accessible.
The Backup Power System can
only
be used to power the Radio, LED
Lantern and LED Area Light.
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Control and Function Guide
DRY CELL
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
(BOTTOM OF UNIT)
CELL PHONE
CHARGING
ADAPTER SET
SHOULDER STRAP
LED AREA
LIGHT
LED AREA LIGHT
ON/OFF PUSHBUTTON
5" BLACK-AND-
WHITE TV
TV BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
TV FREQUENCY
SELECTOR
PROGRAM
CONTROL PANEL
VOLUME
CONTROL
KNOB
TV CHANNEL
TUNER AND
FINE TUNER
KNOBS
LCD
PROGRAM
DISPLAY
STATEMENT/
WATCH/WARNING
LED INDICATORS
TV CONTRAST
CONTROL
AM/FM RADIO
TUNER KNOB
OFF/TV/WEATHER/
AM/FM DIAL
POWER
LED
LED LANTERN
ON/OFF SWITCH
LED LANTERN
HAND CRANK
TO RECHARGE
BACKUP BATTERIES
TV/RADIO SPEAKER
TELESCOPING
ANTENNA
TV VERTICAL HOLD
CONTROL
CELL PHONE
CHARGING PORT
EXTERNAL
ANTENNA PORT
EARPHONE JACK
REPLACEABLE
2 AMP STANDARD
BUS TYPE FUSE
12 VOLT DC
POWER/
CHARGING
OUTLET
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