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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

1. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or

moisture.

2. Never attempt to recharge disposable dry cell “C” size batteries. This could be

dangerous.

3. Do not open this unit except to replace dry cell batteries. There is no other

replaceable part.

4. Keep unit out of reach of children (whether stored or in use).

CAUTIONS

1. Use only the supplied cords/adapters for recharging this unit. 
2. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position before connection to a power source

or load.

3. Never insert anything other than the supplied AC adapter and DC power adapter

into the 12 volt DC charging/power socket on this unit. Do not use any accessory
not recommended or provided by the manufacturer.

4. When using the AC adapter or DC adapter, do not use near water, such as a

bathtub, sink or laundry, in a wet basement or next to a swimming pool.

5. All slots and openings in this unit are required for ventilation and temperature

control and should not be blocked or covered in any way.

6. Never push objects of any kind into the unit’s ventilation slots, since they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts that could result in fire or electrical
shock.

7. Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on this unit.
8. For protection during violent storms, or when left unattended or unused for long

periods of time, unplug the AC adapter or 12 volt DC power adapter and disconnect
any AV equipment. 

9. To prevent possible electrical damage to unit or your vehicle, always unplug the 12

volt DC adapter cord from your vehicle’s accessory power outlet BEFORE removing
the plug from the unit. 

10. Never submerge this unit in water.
11. Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found to be

damaged or defective. To replace worn or defective parts, contact Vector’s Customer
Service department toll-free (866) 584-5504.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.
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. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

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Summary of Contents for STORMTRACKER VEC135

Page 1: ...anted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items after 30 days During the warranty period manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories bulbs fuses and batteries defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasion...

Page 2: ...let BEFORE removing the plug from the unit 10 Never submerge this unit in water 11 Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found to be damaged or defective To replace worn or defective parts contact Vector s Customer Service department toll free 866 584 5504 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the follow...

Page 3: ...t Built in 5 5 black and white TV VHF and UHF Hand crank to recharge batteries Built in batteries included for auxiliary back up power Powerful lantern which can tilt up and down Long lasting LED area light Built in earphone or audio outlet Includes 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC adapters for external power supplies AV out receptacle for external TV connection Brightness contrast vertical hold TV cont...

Page 4: ...me when using the 120 volt AC power adapter 2 Back Up Power This unit also comes with built in Ni MH rechargeable batteries which serve as auxiliary back up power for the AM FM weather radio and LED area light should no other power source be available This auxiliary power system may be recharged using the AC DC power adapter plugged into an 120 volt AC household wall outlet a 12 volt DC power adap...

Page 5: ...V channel For available channels see Specifications Adjust the picture s brightness contrast and vertical hold if necessary using the respective knobs on the back panel of the unit Insert the earphone into the EARPHONE socket if private listening is desired 4 Using the 12 Volt DC Power Adapter Plug the 12 volt DC power adapter s barrel connector into the DC 12V IN receptacle Plug the 12 volt DC po...

Page 6: ... regional channel Press or to search for other available channels Rotate VOLUME knob to adjust radio volume Insert the earphone into the EARPHONE socket if private listening is desired Slide the Alert selector to the ALERT or LOCK position for alert standby mode Note that the speaker is muted while radio monitors for a hazard alert 6 OPERATING THE AM FM RADIO Extend the built in TV radio antenna a...

Page 7: ...re the light is turned OFF when the unit is being recharged or stored Note Do not operate the lantern and TV at the same time when using the 120 volt AC adapter OPERATING THE LED AREA LIGHTS The LED Area Lights are controlled by the ON OFF switch on top of the lantern Slide the switch to the ON position to turn the LEDs on Slide the switch to the OFF position to turn the LEDs off CARE AND MAINTENA...

Page 8: ...MHz Weather 162 400 162 425 162 450 162 475 162 500 162 525 and 162 550 MHz Weather Radio Sensitivity 0 6µV 12dB SINAD 0 5µV 1050 Hz alert tone Speaker 8 ohm 1W Fuse 2A 125V AC DC Adapter 120 Volt AC input 12 Volt DC 1200 mA output DC Adapter 12 Volt DC 2 amps Lantern Bulb 12V Krypton Built In Rechargeable Battery Ni MH 3 6V 600 mAh VEC135_Manual_051705 5 18 05 2 57 PM Page 10 ...

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