User manual SIMA WX-39

[. . . ] Weather Radio User's Manual - Model WX-39 Emergency Alert Weather Radio with AM/FM/Weather Band and Alarm Clock Model WX-39 ©2002 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights reserved First Alert® is a registered trademark of The First Alert Trust used under license SPC Corporation 140 Pennsylvania Ave. Bldg #5 Oakmont, PA 15139 800-391-3650 412-828-3700 www. simacorp. com User's Manual Weather Radio Congratulations on your purchase of a First Alert® brand Weather Alert Radio ­ Model WX-39. This product is designed to exacting standards, which provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. [. . . ] Alert siren and lights disabled. Note: Use the ALERT CHANNEL dial to select the weather band frequency for your location. Weather Alert System In STANDBY MODE, the WX-39 will sound a loud siren and flash a bright red light when a weather warning is received. Press the red button to tune to the weather band to hear the warning information. Page 4 Page 21 Weather Radio User's Manual - Model WX-39 SERVICE PROCEDURE If the radio needs service, Call 1-800-391-3650. For Warranty Repair, include some form of proofof-purchase, such as a copy of a sales receipt. Also Include a clearly printed name and address where the unit is to be returned and an email and phone number where you can be contacted. Ship the unit prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier (to avoid loss in transit) such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Roadway Parcel Service (RPS) or First Class insured. SPC Corporation is not responsible for units not received if package has not been properly insured. Mail to: Attention Customer Service SPC Corporation 140 Pennsylvania Ave. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge Contents Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . These offices are usually listed in the telephone book under "US Government". When you are traveling with your radio and want to use it in a new location, make sure you have selected the correct Weather Channel (1-7). Verify that the unit can be activated by the test broadcast in the new location. NOAA info and website For up-to-date information on NOAA and weather frequencies used in your area, Visit the NOAA National Weather Service web site at http://www. nws. noaa. gov/nwr. Page 6 Page 19 Weather Radio User's Manual - Model WX-39 WEATHER RADIO OPERATION To Listen to the Weather Band You must first properly set up the weather radio before you can receive an alert broadcast. If the green Stand-by light is on, press the red Weather ALERT button once ­ the green indicator light turns OFF - and the weather broadcast comes on. If the green Standby light is OFF, the radio is already set to listen to the weather band. Select the desired weather broadcast channel by turning the "CHANNEL" selector between 1-7. Confirm that the WX-39 FEATURES: Alert Function: Your Weather Alert Radio will sound an alert siren and turn on the flashing alert light when it receives a weather emergency broadcast from NOAA. 7 Weather-Channels: Allows you to select any one of 7 NOAA weather broadcast channels. Note: The channel that gives you the best reception may not broadcast weather information for your own location or county. Check with NOAA/ NWS for the correct channel and station in your area. Large Display Digital Alarm Clock: Includes large push button operation, sleep timer, and snooze button. NWR broadcast for your area is received clearly and reliably. 3. Remember to reset to Standby Mode by pressing the red Weather ALERT button after listening to the weather broadcasts. The radio will not respond to alert signals when listening to the Weather Band Broadcast. To trigger the alert siren and flashing lights, the radio must be in Standby mode (with green light on). Standby Indicator Light: Allows you to check that the unit is working properly and ready to receive NOAA alert. Battery Backup The Weather Alert Radio is normally powered by AC Power. [. . . ] Press and hold the "MINUTE" button to rapidly advance the minute digits. NOTE: Press the "ALARM" button anytime to view the preset alarm time. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Refer to the illustration (Fig. Alert Light - Bright flashing red light when an alert signal is received. Weather Alert button - Toggles between AM/FM and weather band broadcast channels. [. . . ]