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Ambient Weather WR-334-U Emergency Solar Hand
Crank Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA Weather
Band, Certified Weather Alert and Smart Phone/Portable
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.
Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 2
3.
Cables .............................................................................................................................................. 4
4.
Important Notes and Warnings ........................................................................................................ 4
4.1
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 4
4.2
Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 4
5.
Features ........................................................................................................................................... 5
6.
Power Sources ................................................................................................................................. 6
6.1
DC and AC Power .................................................................................................................. 6
6.2
Solar Power ............................................................................................................................ 7
6.3
Hand Crank Power ................................................................................................................. 7
6.4
Dry Cell Battery AAA Battery Power .................................................................................... 8
6.5
Power Consumption ............................................................................................................... 9
7.
Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 9
7.1
Flashlight Operation ............................................................................................................... 9
7.2
Emergency Siren with Light Flasher ...................................................................................... 9
7.3
Radio Operation ..................................................................................................................... 9
7.4
Time...................................................................................................................................... 10
7.5
Radio Band Mode ................................................................................................................. 10
7.5.1
AM/FM Radio Tuning ...................................................................................................... 11
7.5.2
Weather Band Tuning ....................................................................................................... 11
7.5.3
Weather Alert Mode ......................................................................................................... 11
7.6
Cell Phone and mp3/mp4 Operation .................................................................................... 11
7.7
Low Battery Indication ......................................................................................................... 12
7.8
Audio Output / Head Phones ................................................................................................ 12
7.9
Resetting the Unit ................................................................................................................. 13
8.
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 13
8.1
Battery Maintenance............................................................................................................. 13
8.2 General Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................... 13
9.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 14
10.
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................. 14
11.
Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 16
12.
Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 16
13.
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 16
14.
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 17
15.
Battery Recycle Statement ........................................................................................................ 18
Version 2.0
©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Ambient Weather WR-334-U Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA Weather Band, Certified Weather Alert and Smart Phone/Portable Device Charger User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 2 Controls ............................2 Cables .............................. 4 Important Notes and Warnings ......................4 Notes ............................ -
Page 2: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WR-334-U Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA Weather Band, Certified Weather Alert and Smart Phone / Portable Device Charger. To download the latest full size manual (for easy viewing) and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/wr334... - Page 3 Description Description 13 Telescopic Antenna 19 USB Charging Port (under the Rubber Dust Cover) 14 Metal Clasp 20 Headphone Jack (under the Rubber Dust Cover) 15 Battery Compartment 21 Power Source Selector (located under the Rubber Dust Cover) 16 Rubber Dust Cover 22 Reset button (under the Rubber Dust Cover) 17 Mini USB DC Input Port (under the 23 Crank Handle...
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Page 4: Cables
Micro phone tip IPhone®/Ipad®/Ipod® tip ® Registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Figure 3 The WR-334-U includes a USB to DC converter and USB to AC converter for connection to 5Vdc and 110Vac power sources. 4. Important Notes and Warnings 4.1 Notes •... -
Page 5: Features
15. Do not attempt to dismantle, open or repair this product yourself. If a fault occurs, seek advice from Ambient Weather support only. Only the rechargeable battery can be replaced or serviced. 16. Only operate within specified temperature range (32 °F to 131 °F). -
Page 6: Power Sources
• Three AAA batteries (optional) To select the power source, lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-334-U to expose the connectors, as shown in Figure 2. For AC, DC, USB, solar power and hand crank power source operation, choose the Lithium Ion... -
Page 7: Solar Power
USB Power Input (Figure 2). Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-334-U to expose the power switch, as shown in Figure 2. Select the Lithium Ion battery switch position: Connect the DC power input cable ( Figure 3 ) to the USB mini jack, and the other end to the USB power source. -
Page 8: Dry Cell Battery Aaa Battery Power
Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-334-U to expose the power switch, as shown in Figure 2. Select the Lithium Ion battery switch position: To operate the hand crank, perform the following: 1. Lift the hand crank from the cradle, as shown in Figure 2. -
Page 9: Power Consumption
Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak. 6.5 Power Consumption The WR-334-U includes a 3.7 DC rechargeable Lithium Ion large battery capacity (600 mAh) as the primary energy storage, but different operational modes result in significantly varying power consumption requirements. -
Page 10: Time
(the WB symbol will begin flashing). Figure 8 NOTE: Radio interference will be present while charging the WR-334-U. For best reception, there is a telescoping antenna. Extend the antenna and change the position if the reception is weak. Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC. -
Page 11: Am/Fm Radio Tuning
It is not intended for recharging fully a discharged cell phone battery. Cell phone battery capacity significantly exceeds the battery capacity of the WR-334-U. Therefore, a fully charged WR-334-U will only partially charge a cell phone or mp3/mp4 device. After the battery stops charging Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC. -
Page 12: Low Battery Indication
. This feature will turn off all radio modes to conserve power. 2. Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-334-U to expose the connectors, as shown in Figure 3. Plug the cell phone charging cable (Figure 3, reference 1) into the WR-334-U charge USB output (Figure 4 reference 19). -
Page 13: Resetting The Unit
(Figure 2) by squeezing the tab. NOTE: Only replace with rechargeable 3.7V lithium ion battery (CR123A). Replacing the battery with a non-rechargeable battery may damage the unit. Rechargeable 3.7V lithium batteries are available from Ambient Weather. 8.2 General Care and Maintenance •... -
Page 14: Specifications
Phone generates an error message when A lower voltage output may result in error messages on plugged into the WR-334-U. the phone but should still charge the phone. Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. - Page 15 Problem Solution My Ipod / IPhone does not display the The output voltage of the WR-334-U is lower than the charge signal. operating voltage of the IPod / IPhone, and will not charge these devices until the battery is fully discharged.
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Page 16: Accessories
Solution sunlight. display will fade. For solar charging, partial sunlight or shade is sufficient. The WR-334-U exits the alert mode and The weather alert mode consumes a significant amount displays time. of power because it is constantly scanning for the emergency 1050 Hz tone from the National Weather Service. -
Page 17: Fcc Statement
than an authorized Ambient, LLC authorized service center; (4) applications and uses that this product was not intended (5) the products inability to receive a radio signal due to any source of interference, metal obstructions or other reception issues. This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances. -
Page 18: Battery Recycle Statement
15. Battery Recycle Statement Recycle Rechargeable Batteries Recycle your old rechargeable batteries at one of the many collection sites in the U.S. and Canada. To find the site nearest you, visit www.call2recycle.org or call toll-free 1-877-2-RECYCLE. Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 18...
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