capello CR2W User Manual

capello CR2W User Manual

Safe & sound weather alert clock radio

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Safe & Sound
Weather Alert Clock Radio
S.A.M.E. Technology
local weather emergency information
NOAA Weather Channels
weather band plus all hazards alerts
CR2W user guide

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  • Page 1 Safe & Sound Weather Alert Clock Radio S.A.M.E. Technology local weather emergency information NOAA Weather Channels weather band plus all hazards alerts CR2W user guide...
  • Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The Rating Label is located at the bottom enclosure of the unit. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of suf cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3 FCC STATEMENT: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
  • Page 4 Consumer Electronics Association for quality and reliability. inside the box Capello CR2W Safe & Sound Weather Alert Clock Radio, AC/DC Power Adapter, User Manual and Quick Start Guide. AC/DC adapter connection Connect the AC adapter (included) to an AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz AC only. Plug the small end into the DC jack on the rear of the unit.
  • Page 5: Inserting The Batteries

    inserting the batteries Three (3) ‘AA’ size batteries can also be used to power the unit, as well as back-up for the clock, alarm time, preset memories if Size ‘AA’ 1.5V the AC adapter is disconnected or there is a power failure. Open the battery door by sliding it back and lifting up the edge.
  • Page 6: Location Of Controls

    location of controls VOLUME DOWN – Button MENU Button VOLUME UP + Button LCD Display Antenna LEFT Button UP Button RIGHT Button ON / OFF Switch (side of unit) PRESET Button PRESET BAND Button BAND RADIO / SNOOZE Button WARNING LED (Red) WATCH LED (Orange) ADVISORY LED (Yellow) DOWN Button...
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Volume

    location of controls (con’t.) External Antenna jack Alert Jack Cloning Jack DC Power Jack turning the unit on Refer to location of controls diagrams before operation. To turn the unit on, slide the ON / OFF switch, located on the side of the unit, to the ‘ON’ position. To turn the unit off, slide the switch to the ‘OFF’...
  • Page 8 Below is a diagram of the functions of the Capello CR2W Safe & Sound Weather Alert Clock Radio. In the next sections we will walk you through the steps for setting up the different functions. You will need to scroll through the list below to advance to the next one.
  • Page 9 All programming uses a combination of arrows. button is used to save settings. The menu consists of 11 customizable functions to scroll through and select your personalized settings. Press button to go back to previous function and to exit menu mode. DEFEAT SIREN SIREN LEVEL ALT TEST...
  • Page 10: Setting The Time

    initial setup of the basic functions In this section we will walk you through the steps for setting up the basic functions, which include TIME, ALARM, LANGUAGE, LED BACKLIGHT and ALERT TYPE. For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#2 setting the time Press...
  • Page 11: Setting The Alarm

    setting the alarm Press button until “TIME” is displayed. Press arrow until “ALARM” is displayed. Press button and “OFF” will display, press arrows to make your selection, alarm clock icon appears on display when “ON” Press again; hour setting will begin to ash. Press arrows to adjust the hour setting.
  • Page 12 setting the LED backlight Press button until “TIME” is displayed. Press arrow until “LIGHT” is displayed. Press button to show current BACKLIGHT setting. Press arrow to change BACKLIGHT setting. Choose “BLT NORM” for blue back-light to turn on when any button is pressed and off after 5 seconds, or “BLT ON”...
  • Page 13 finding your local S.A.M.E. codes In this section we will walk you through the steps for where you can locate your local S.A.M.E. code. For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#3 First, determine if you want to leave your weather alert radio preset for ANY county or counties in broadcast range, or if you want to select speci c county codes.
  • Page 14 For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#4 Your CR2W All Hazards Weather Alert Radio is preset to “ANY” to receive alerts and transmissions. If this is suf cient, leave the “COUNTY” setting to “ANY.” For more options, follow the menu selections: Customizing the S.A.M.E County Code settings...
  • Page 15 programming your S.A.M.E. county codes (con’t.) Use the arrow to scroll through digits 0-9 to input the rst digit, which will should always be set to “0.” Press the arrow to save each digit and advance to next digit for all 6. Press button to save the rst MULTIPLE Code.
  • Page 16 customizing your alert notifications In this section we will walk you through the steps to setup and customize the SIREN LEVEL, DEFEAT SIREN, NEW ALERT ADVISORY, ALERT TEST, REVIEW ALERTS as well as how to set the WEATHER BAND CHANNEL/FREQUENCY. For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#5 choose an alert type...
  • Page 17 defeating an alert siren Press button until “TIME” is displayed. Press arrow until “DEFEAT SIREN” is displayed. Press and then arrow to scroll through pre-de ned event codes. Press for each event code relevant to your area to manually “ENABLE” or “DISABLE” (if you select “ENABLE”, the event alert remains on;...
  • Page 18 adding a new alert The New Alerts function can be used to customize currently unde ned future events that would otherwise display only as ??A=Unrecognized Watch, ??E = Unrecognized Emergency, ??S = Unrecognized Statement, or ??W = Unrecognized Warning. If a new event becomes de ned or anticipated, you can program it by doing the following: Press button until “TIME”...
  • Page 19 The CR2W All Hazards Weather Alert Radio can store up to 10 different alerts (with overlapping effective times) in its memory. If the radio receives a new alert while a previous alert is still in effect, it automatically displays the new alert as scrolling text.
  • Page 20 selectable alert reference chart Event Code Event Description Level Default Volume Default Enable/Disable Administrative Message Advisory Disable ENABLE Avalanche Watch Watch High Avalanche Warning Warning High ENABLE Biological Hazard Warning Warning High ENABLE Boil Water Warning Warning High ENABLE Blizzard Warning Warning High ENABLE...
  • Page 21 Event Code Event Description Level Default Volume Default Enable/Disable Flood Watch Watch High ENABLE Flood Statement Advisory ENABLE Warning ENABLE Flood Warning High Warning ENABLE Fire Warning High Warning ENABLE Flash Freeze Warning High Warning ENABLE Freeze Warning High ENABLE Hurricane Statement Advisory Hazardous Materials Warning...
  • Page 22 Event Code Event Description Level Default Volume Default Enable/Disable Shelter In–Place Warning Warning High ENABLE Watch ENABLE Severe Thunderstorm Watch High Severe Thunderstorm Warning Warning High ENABLE Advisory ENABLE Severe Weather Statement Tornado Watch Watch High ENABLE ENABLE 911 Telephone Outage Emergency Advisory Tornado Warning Warning...
  • Page 23 test signals broadcast by NWS In this section we will walk you through the steps for where you can locate testing information provided by the National Weather Service and when they will be transmitting test signals. For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#6 All National Weather Service (NWS) stations periodically transmit test signals.
  • Page 24 using the AM/FM radio In this section we will walk you through the steps for selecting reception band, selecting stations and how to save preset channels. For a step-by-step video describing this section, scan the QR code with your smartphone app or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#7 There is a digital AM/FM radio built into the All Hazards Weather Alert Radio.
  • Page 25 troubleshooting If you experience a problem with this unit, please check the chart below before calling for service. PROBLEM SUGGESTION No Power Check wall outlet and back of unit to make sure power adapter is securely plugged in at both ends. No Volume Check Volume Control to make sure it is not set at lowest level.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    specifications general: Power Source (AC Adapter) ......................AC 120V, 60Hz Power Source (Main unit) ......................DC 7V, 300mA Power Source (Backup)....................3 x 1.5V “AA” size batteries Speaker............................8 ohms x 1 Output Power ............................1 W x 1 radio section: Frequency Range (AM) .........................520-1710KHz Frequency Range (FM) .........................87.5-108MHz Frequency Range (Weather Band) ..................162.40-162.55MHz...
  • Page 27 notes...
  • Page 28 For step-by-step videos describing ALL the functions, scan the QR code with your smartphone app or visit www.hellocapello.com/weather-radio-video/#8 For further assistance, please visit our website: hellocapello.com or contact customer service at support@capelloproducts.com or 1-855-896-1795 Life Lab International Ltd.

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