Vector STORMTRACKER VEC135, User'S Manual & Warranty Information

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Back-Up Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Powering the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating the AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the Weather Band Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating the Lantern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating the LED Area Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recharging Back-up Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Vector STORMTRACKER ™ Portable TV/AM/FM/
Emergency/Weather Radio (VEC135). Please read this guide carefully before
use to ensure optimum performance and to avoid damage to the unit.
FEATURES
• AM/FM/weather band radio with automatic hazard alert
• 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 controls
• Battery, 12 volt DC or 120 volt AC powered
Power System
The VEC135 has a unique power system. Its primary power source is the common
household “C” size battery, but it may also be powered using the AC-DC power
adapter that plugs into a standard 120 volt AC household outlet, or the VEC135 may
be powered using an external 12 volt DC power supply (such as a car/vehicle’s
accessory outlet) and the 12 volt DC power adapter.
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