User manual SIMA WX-268

[. . . ] Model WX-268 - User 's Manual User ser' P ublic Aler tTM Radio Alert TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ------------------------------------------------- 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE -------------------------------------------------- 4 FCC NOTICE TO USERS ----------------------------------------------------- 5 INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6 MAIN FEATURES ---------------------------------------------------------------- 7 LOCATION OF CONTROLS -------------------------------------------------- 8 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS --------------------------------------------- 9 BATTERY INSTALLATION ---------------------------------------------------- 10 CHAPTER 1 - BASIC OPERATION 1. 1 CHOOSING A LOCATION ------------------------------------ 11 1. 2 CONNECTING POWER ---------------------------------------- 11 1. 3 LANGUAGE SELECTION -------------------------------------- 12 1. 4 SETTING THE CLOCK ----------------------------------------- 12-13 1. 5 SETTING WEATHER CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 SETTING ALERT VOLUME ----------------------------------------- 14 CHAPTER 2 - RECOMMENDED PROGRAMMING 2. 1 SETTING SAME LOCATION---------------------------------- 14-15 2. 2 SELECTING EAS SOURCE ----------------------------------- 16 2. 3 SETTING AM/FM CHANNELS -------------------------------- 17 2. 4 SETTING ALARM CLOCK, SLEEP AND SNOOZE . . . . . 17 2. 5 AUTO-SET ATOMIC (NIST) CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 CHAPTER 3 - ADVANCED PROGRAMMING OPTIONS 3. 1 SET ALERTING OPTIONS ------------------------------------ 18 3. 2 SETTING EVENT BLOCKING -------------------------------- 18 MENU TREE DIAGRAM ------------------------------------------------------- 20 APPENDIX A - NOTES AND TIPS ------------------------------------------ 21 APPENDIX B - HANDICAPPED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Press the NEXT (>) key to enter the WB Channel menu. Turn the FUNCTION knob clockwise to select the correct channel for your area, as identified by NOAA. Adjust the telescopic antenna to ensure clear reception. Press the SAVE key to save the channel and return to normal operation. Set Alert Volume - Make sure the alert siren volume switch, located on the left hand side of the radio, is set to the volume level (Low/Hi) to your preference. Note: If the switch is in the OFF position, the radio will not sound an alert tone. Your radio is now programmed to respond to all alerts broadcast by the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) network. location and select the source for EAS alerts, proceed with the programming instructions that follow. Chapter 2 - Recommended Programming 1. Setting the Specific Area Message Encoding (S. A. M. E. ) location Both NOAA and EAS use S. A. M. E. The WX-268 features a built-in database of over 3, 000 county locations in the United States identified by NOAA. Your Public AlertTM radio is programmed at the factory to receive all the alerts issued in a given county. This may include alerts that do not affect you. location, simply select your state, county and county subdivision at the menu prompts as described below. SET DATE/TIME To set your SAME location: 1. Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE/TIME is displayed on the screen. Turn the FUNCTION knob clockwise to select the SETUP LOCATIONS menu. Press the NEXT (>) key. SETUP LOCATIONS 14 3. SET LOCATION 01 will be displayed on the screen. SELECT STATE will be displayed on the screen. Turn the FUNCTION knob clockwise until you locate the desired state. SELECT COUNTY will be displayed on the screen. Turn the FUNCTION knob until you locate the desired county. SELECT SUBDIVISION will be displayed on the screen. Turn the FUNCTION knob to scroll through the subdivisions within a county. 1- NorthEast Note: Setting the subdivision to 0 - ANY will receive all alerts broadcast in the entire county. [. . . ] 162. 525 MHz Channel 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162. 550 MHz Emergency Alert System Radio AM 530-1710 KHz / FM 88-108 MHz Auto-set Atomic Clock - WWVB 60 KHz Power Requirements: 9V AC or 12V DC 200mA (120V: 9V - AC power adapter) 5 AA Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH Batteries (not included) WB Antenna: 21" Telescopic Rod Antenna External WB Antenna (not included): 50 Ohms External WB Antenna Connector: F-type jack FM Antenna: In AC power cord AM Antenna: - Internal Ferrite bar Atomic (NIST ) clock: - internal Ferrite bar Remote Alert Connector: 3. 5mm mono audio jack Remote Alert Output Rating: 1. 0A@30VDC Audio Output Power: 200mW (max) Size: 5-1/2"(L) X 8-1/4" (W) X 1-3/4" (D) Weight: 13. 5 oz. (without batteries) ACCESSORIES - AC Power Adapter (Included) - Mounting Bracket (Included) - Car Power Adapter (Optional ­ Not Included) - External Antenna (Not included) - Handicapped Accessories (not included) 26 SERVICE PROCEDURE You may be asked to send your unit in for service. It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned. For Warranty Repair, include some form of proof-of-purchase. [. . . ]