Oregon Scientific WR202 User Manual

Multi-Powered Emergency Radio
+ Hazard Alerts
Model:WR202
USER MANUAL
EN
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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1. Solar panel
2. SNOOZE: activate snooze alarm / backlight
3. Antenna
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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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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
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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.
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: turn flashlight on/off
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: radio is on and AM/FM is selected
: NOAA weather radio is on
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:
North
South
• 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.
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• 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
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
2. Press
confirm. Continue with setting minute the same
way.
if you reside in the:
Southern Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
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to change the settings. Hold to
to enter alarm setting.
to change hour. Press to