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Ambient Weather WR-111 ADVENTURER Emergency 

Solar Hand Crank Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA 

Weather Band, Weather Alert and Cell 

Phone/mp3/mp4/USB Charger User Manual 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

1.

 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2

 

2.

 

Important Notes............................................................................................................................... 3

 

3.

 

Features ........................................................................................................................................... 4

 

4.

 

Power Sources ................................................................................................................................. 4

 

4.1

 

DC and AC Power .................................................................................................................. 4

 

4.2

 

Solar Power ............................................................................................................................ 4

 

4.3

 

Hand Crank Power ................................................................................................................. 4

 

5.

 

Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 5

 

5.1

 

Flashlight Operation ............................................................................................................... 5

 

5.2

 

Radio Operation ..................................................................................................................... 5

 

5.3

 

Time........................................................................................................................................ 5

 

5.4

 

Radio Band Mode ...................................................................................................................  6

 

5.4.1

 

AM/FM Radio Tuning ........................................................................................................  6

 

5.4.2

 

Weather Band Tuning ......................................................................................................... 6

 

5.4.3

 

Weather Alert Mode ........................................................................................................... 6

 

5.5

 

Cell Phone and mp3/mp4 Operation ...................................................................................... 6

 

5.6

 

Low Battery Indication ...........................................................................................................  7

 

5.7

 

Audio Input ............................................................................................................................ 7

 

6.

 

Battery Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 7

 

7.

 

Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 8

 

8.

 

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................................................  8

 

9.

 

Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 9

 

10.

 

Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 10

 

11.

 

Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 10

 

 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for WR-111 ADVENTURER

Page 1: ...4 4 3 Hand Crank Power 4 5 Operation 5 5 1 Flashlight Operation 5 5 2 Radio Operation 5 5 3 Time 5 5 4 Radio Band Mode 6 5 4 1 AM FM Radio Tuning 6 5 4 2 Weather Band Tuning 6 5 4 3 Weather Alert Mode 6 5 5 Cell Phone and mp3 mp4 Operation 6 5 6 Low Battery Indication 7 5 7 Audio Input 7 6 Battery Maintenance 7 7 Specifications 8 8 Troubleshooting Guide 8 9 Accessories 9 10 Liability Disclaimer 10...

Page 2: ...Flashlight with AM FM NOAA Weather Band Weather Alert and Cell Phone mp3 mp4 USB Charger To download the latest full size manual for easy viewing and additional troubleshooting tips please visit http ambientweather wikispaces com wr111 Figure 1 Figure 2 Version 1 3 Copyright 2011 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...the radio with this pull tab in place or when the battery compartment is empty Failure to do so may damage the radio Before using this product please read the following warning and cautions This unit is water resistant but is not water proof Do not expose to rain or moisture Do not submerge or expose for extended periods to water Only operate within specified temperature range 32 F to 131 F Unplug...

Page 4: ...the ADVENTURER to expose the connectors as shown in Figure 2 Connect the DC power input cable Figure 3 C to the USB mini jack C 2 and the other end to the USB power source C 1 The red battery charge indicator light will illuminate when charging Continue to charge the ADVENTURER for several hours or until the charging light turns from red to green The ADVENTURER is now ready for use Important Note ...

Page 5: ...r Alert Mode 5 2 Radio Operation The ADVENTURER includes a digital LCD display Figure 4 with backlighting with the following push button controls POWER Turns on and off the radio Transitions from clock display to radio tuner display MODE Switches the radio band between AM FM weather band and weather band alert mode TUN Adjusts the radio frequency up TUN Adjusts the radio frequency down VOL Adjusts...

Page 6: ...www nws noaa gov nwr indexnw htm Our recommendation is to tune to the station with the best reception using the TUN button You will hear the voice of the National Weather Service and automated voice that provides forecast information weather statements watches and warnings 5 4 3 Weather Alert Mode You can silence the radio and enter the alert mode The radio will remain in standby mode until there ...

Page 7: ...gin charging begin cranking When charging a cell phone via the cell phone charger it is important to turn the crank at least two revolutions per second or until you see red charging LED turn on This is an indication that the phone is receiving enough power from the radio Continue to crank at this rate until you are satisfied that an appropriate level of charge has been received by your cell phone ...

Page 8: ...he ADVENTURER A lower voltage output may result in error messages on the phone but should still charge the phone My Ipod IPhone does not display the charge signal The output voltage of the ADVENTURER is lower than the operating voltage of the IPod IPhone and will not charge these devices until the battery is fully discharged The device is only intended for emergency charges and not for topping off...

Page 9: ...efore activating the Weather Alert feature Make sure you have good weather radio reception If your radio reception is poor you will not receive any alerts How can I receive warnings only and not watches or statements Selective filtering of statements watches and warnings is not possible You will always receive all three levels The ADVENTURER is locked up and will not respond to commands How do I r...

Page 10: ... and workmanship 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 The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request a...

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