Ambient Weather WR-335 ADVENTURER2 User Manual

Emergency solar hand crank radio

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Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................ 2

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Cables and Converters .................................................................................................................... 5

Warnings ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Features ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Power Sources ................................................................................................................................. 8

7.1

Best Practices for Charging .................................................................................................... 8

7.2

DC and AC Power .................................................................................................................. 8

7.3

Solar Power ............................................................................................................................ 8

7.4

Hand Crank Power ................................................................................................................. 9

7.5

Dry Smart Battery AAA Battery Power ................................................................................. 9

7.6

Power Consumption ............................................................................................................. 10

Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 10

8.1

Flashlight Operation ............................................................................................................. 10

8.2

Emergency Siren with Light Flasher .................................................................................... 10

8.3

Power Outage Light Flasher ................................................................................................. 10

8.4

Radio Operation ................................................................................................................... 10

8.5

Time ..................................................................................................................................... 11

8.6

Radio Band Mode ................................................................................................................. 11

8.6.1

AM/FM/SW Radio Tuning ............................................................................................... 12

8.6.2

Preset Channels ................................................................................................................ 12

8.6.3

Weather Band Tuning ....................................................................................................... 12

8.6.4

Shortwave Radio .............................................................................................................. 12

8.6.5

Weather Alert Mode ......................................................................................................... 15

8.7

Smart Phone and PDA Operation ......................................................................................... 16

8.8

Low Battery Indication ......................................................................................................... 16

8.9

Audio Output / Head Phones ................................................................................................ 16

8.10

Audio Input .......................................................................................................................... 16

8.11

Resetting the ADVENTURER2 ........................................................................................... 17

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 17

9.1

Battery Maintenance............................................................................................................. 17

9.2

General Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 18

10.

Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 18

11.

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................. 18

12.

Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 20

13.

Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 20

14.

Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 20

15.

FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 21

16.

Battery Recycle Statement ........................................................................................................ 22

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Ambient Weather WR-335 ADVENTURER2 User Manual Table of Contents Quick Start Guide ..........................2 Introduction ............................. 3 Controls ............................4 Cables and Converters ........................5 Warnings ............................6 Features ............................7 Power Sources ..........................8 Best Practices for Charging ....................8 DC and AC Power ........................
Page 2: Quick Start Guide
1. Quick Start Guide Pull the battery tab before operation. It is recommended to fully charge the ADVENTURER2 before first use. Fully charge the ADVENTURER2 before first use. If the ADVENTURER2 does not operate after pulling the battery tab or anytime during normal operation, fully charge and reset the ADVENTURER2 by inserting an open ended paper clip into the reset hole.
Page 3: Introduction
Chat: www.AmbientWeather.com/chat.html 2. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WR-335 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/wr335...
Page 4: Controls
3. Controls Description Description 1 Weather Alert Indicator 8 Radio Mode Select and Clock Set button 2 LCD Display 9 Volume Down (-) button 3 Flashlight 10 Volume Up (+) button 4 Flashlight ON/OFF button 11 Solar Panel Emergency Siren / Flasher Light button 5 Clock/Radio Tune Down ( 12-16 Station Preset buttons 1-5...
Page 5: Cables And Converters
Description Description 18 Mini USB DC Input Port (under the 23 Reset button (under the Rubber Dust Cover) Rubber Dust Cover) 19 Charging Indicator (under 24 Telescopic Antenna Rubber Dust Cover) 20 USB Charging Port (under the 25 Crank Handle Rubber Dust Cover) 21 Headphone Jack (under the Rubber 26 AAA battery compartment...
Page 6: Warnings
Figure 3 Cable Description Mini USB to USB power input cable 10 in 1 power output smart phone cables for: A. Apple IPhone/Ipod/Ipad® B. Motorola V3 C. Motorola V8 D. Nokia 8250 E. Nokia N90 F. Sony Ericcson K750 G. Samsung 1900 H.
Page 7: 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 8: Power Sources
 Emergency smart phone/PDA/USB charger  Backlight digital display  Clock  Audio output (headphones)  Audio input (for use with digital audio player) 7. Power Sources The WR-335 can be powered from the following sources:  DC power from a USB power source, such as a computer ...
Page 9: Hand Crank Power
angle of the solar collector, angle of the sun and weather conditions, including your latitude, time of year (winter vs. summer), time of day, and cloud cover. Figure 4 7.4 Hand Crank Power To operate the hand crank, perform the following: 1.
Page 10: Power Consumption
WARNING:  Do not mix old and new batteries.  Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.  Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommend are to be used.  If the ADVENTURER2 is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the ADVENTURER2 and may void the warranty.
Page 11: Time
 MODE. Switches the radio band between AM, FM, weather band, and weather band alert mode.  : Adjusts the radio frequency up  : Adjusts the radio frequency down  VOL+: Adjusts the radio volume up  VOL-: Adjusts the radio volume down ...
Page 12: Am/Fm/Sw Radio Tuning
8.6.1 AM/FM/SW Radio Tuning When the radio is turned on, press the TUN button to increase the frequency and press the button to decrease the frequency. To tune quickly, press and hold the TUN ( ) key for at least one second. When you let go, the radio will automatically tune to next radio station with sufficient reception.
Page 13 Station Location 3.380 Radio Iris Esmeraldas, Ecuador 3.285 FR3 Cayenne, French Guiana 4.750 Radio Bertoua Bertoua, Cameroon 4.755 Imo Regional Radio Imo, Nigeria 4.890 National Broadcasting Commission Papua, New Guinea 4.915 Voice Kenya Nairobi, Kenya 4.920 Australian Broadcasting Commission Brisbane, Australia 5.020 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Service Honiara, Solomon Islands 5.950 Guyana Broadcasting Service...
Page 14 Station Location 9.745 HCJB Quita, Ecuador 9.770 Austrian Radio Vienna, Austria 9.800 Radio Kiev Kiev, Ukraine 9.835 Radio Budapest Budapest, Hungary 10.040 Voice of Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam 11.655 Israel Radio Jerusalem, Israel 11.690 Radio Kuwait Kuwait City, Kuwait 11.705 Radio Sweden Stockholm, Sweden 11.720 Radio Moscow Moscow, Russia...
Page 15: Weather Alert Mode
Station Location 15.265 Finnish Radio Helsinki, Finland 15.275 Radio Sweden Stockholm, Sweden 15.305 Swiss Radio International Berne, Switzerland 15.310 Radio Japan Tokyo, Japan 15.320 Radio Australia Melbourne, Australia 14.400 BBC London, England 17.720 Radio France International Paris, France 17.825 Vatican Radio Vatican City 17.860 Austrian Radio Vienna, Austria...
Page 16: Smart Phone And Pda Operation
8.7 Smart Phone and PDA Operation Because smart phone batteries vary in their current ratings, we cannot specify charging rates or usage time. 10 to 15 minutes of cranking may result in 1 or more minute of talk-time, but your results may vary.
Page 17: Resetting The Adventurer2
8.11 Resetting the ADVENTURER2 If the ADVENTURER2 experiences a power surge or electric shock, it is possible that the internal micro-controller may lock up and the ADVENTURER2 will not respond to any commands from the panel controls. In this event, use a straightened paper clip, toothpick or similar objects to press the RESET button located on the back of the ADVENTURER2 (see the below figure).
Page 18: General Care And Maintenance
(Figure 2) by squeezing the tab. NOTE: Only replace with rechargeable 3.7V lithium ion battery (LR18650). Replacing the battery with a non-rechargeable battery may cause the battery to explode. Rechargeable 3.7V lithium batteries are available from Ambient Weather. 9.2 General Care and Maintenance ...
Page 19 USB. Disconnect USB power when listening to the radio. My smart phone connector is not Contact Ambient Weather with your smart phone model supported. Where can I purchase the and connector type. The connectors included cover about proper tip for my smart phone? 95% of the smart phone market.
Page 20: Accessories
12. Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for the WR-335 at www.AmbientWeather.com Accessory Image Description Ambient Weather Replaces rechargeable battery after end of life WR-355-BATT 3.7V / (LR18650 rechargeable). 2200 mAh Rechargeable Battery for Weather Alert Radios 13.
Page 21: Fcc Statement
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact Ambient, LLC for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by Ambient, LLC.
Page 22: Battery Recycle Statement
16. 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 1.4 ©Copyright 2015, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 22...

Ambient Weather WR-335 ADVENTURER2 User Manual

1 Quick Start Guide

2 Introduction

3 Controls

4 Cables and Converters

5 Warnings

6 Features

7 Power Sources

8 Operation

9 Care and Maintenance

10 Specifications

11 Troubleshooting Guide

12 Accessories

13 Liability Disclaimer

14 Warranty Information

15 FCC Statement

16 Battery Recycle Statement

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