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Ambient Weather WR-333A User Manual 

 

Table of Contents

 

1.

 

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

 

2.

 

Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 2

 

3.

 

Cables .............................................................................................................................................. 3

 

4.

 

Important Notes and Warnings ........................................................................................................ 5

 

4.1

 

Before You Get Started ........................................................................................................... 5

 

4.2

 

Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 5

 

5.

 

Features ........................................................................................................................................... 6

 

6.

 

Power Sources ................................................................................................................................. 6

 

6.1

 

Best Practices for Charging .................................................................................................... 7

 

6.2

 

DC and AC Power .................................................................................................................. 7

 

6.3

 

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

 

6.4

 

Hand Crank Power ................................................................................................................. 8

 

6.5

 

Dry Cell Battery AAA Battery Power .................................................................................... 9

 

6.6

 

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

 

7.

 

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

 

7.1

 

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

 

7.2

 

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

 

7.3

 

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

 

7.4

 

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

 

7.4.1

 

AM/FM Radio Tuning ...................................................................................................... 11

 

7.4.2

 

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

 

7.4.3

 

Weather Alert Mode ......................................................................................................... 12

 

7.5

 

Cell Phone and mp3/mp4 Operation .................................................................................... 12

 

7.6

 

Low Battery Indication ......................................................................................................... 13

 

7.7

 

Audio Output / Head Phones ................................................................................................ 13

 

7.8

 

Resetting the Unit ................................................................................................................. 13

 

8.

 

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 14

 

8.1

 

Battery Maintenance............................................................................................................. 14

 

8.2

 

8.2 General Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 14

 

9.

 

Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 14

 

10.

 

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................. 15

 

11.

 

Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 17

 

12.

 

Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 17

 

13.

 

Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 17

 

14.

 

FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 18

 

15.

 

Battery Recycle Statement ........................................................................................................ 19

 

 

  If any feature is not working, Press the reset button with an open-ended paper clip (Figure 1, 

Reference 22) 
 

Summary of Contents for WR-333A

Page 1: ...ight Operation 10 7 2 Radio Operation 10 7 3 Time 11 7 4 Radio Band Mode 11 7 4 1 AM FM Radio Tuning 11 7 4 2 Weather Band Tuning 12 7 4 3 Weather Alert Mode 12 7 5 Cell Phone and mp3 mp4 Operation 12 7 6 Low Battery Indication 13 7 7 Audio Output Head Phones 13 7 8 Resetting the Unit 13 8 Care and Maintenance 14 8 1 Battery Maintenance 14 8 2 8 2 General Care and Maintenance 14 9 Specifications 1...

Page 2: ... Charger To download the latest full size manual for easy viewing and additional troubleshooting tips please visit http ambientweather wikispaces com wr333 2 Controls No Description No Description 1 Flashlight ON OFF button 7 Clock Radio Tune Down button 2 LCD Display 8 Volume Down button 3 Clock Radio Tune Up button 9 Radio Mode Select and Clock Set button 4 Volume Up button 10 Weather Alert Indi...

Page 3: ...rtment 21 Power Source Selector located under the Rubber Dust Cover 16 Rubber Dust Cover 22 Reset button under the Rubber Dust Cover 17 Mini USB DC Input Port under the Rubber Dust Cover 23 Crank Handle 18 Charging Indicator under the Rubber Dust Cover Figure 2 3 Cables There are two cables included 1 Power Input from USB AC or DC converter to charge the radio 2 Power Output 10 in 1 smart phone co...

Page 4: ...E Nokia N90 F Sony Ericcson K750 G Samsung 1900 H Samsung D800 I LG KK90 J PSP Registered trademarks of Apple Inc NOTE The tip for the IPhone5 is not included but you can connect the IPhone5 USB cable that came with your IPhone5 directly into the WR 333A USB power output port If your smart phone included a USB cable you can substitute this cable for the conversion cables in Figure 3 and plug direc...

Page 5: ...ath tub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 6 Clean only with dry cloth The device should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other device including amplifiers that produce heat The battery can explode 8 Do not place near a fire The battery can explode 9 Only use...

Page 6: ...o with battery pull tab inserted DO NOT crank radio with battery out of compartment Failure to do so will DAMAGE the radio 5 Features The WR 333A includes the following features Super bright 3 LED flashlight AM FM with Weather Band Feature Weather Alert Feature public alert certified Emergency smart phone PDA USB charger Backlight digital display Clock Audio output headphones 6 Power Sources The W...

Page 7: ...lar collector will not completely charge your unit and is intended to extend the existing battery charge 6 2 DC and AC Power Prior to using the WR 333A we recommend you fully charge the rechargeable battery through the mini USB Power Input Port Figure 2 This may take up to four hours Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR 333A to expose the power switch as shown in Figure 2 Select the Lithium I...

Page 8: ...reen light which consumes less energy may be present during solar charging NOTE If the display heats up outside the operational range the display will fade NOTE The solar collector will not completely charge your unit and is intended to extend the existing battery charge The solar collector efficiency is significantly impacted by direct vs indirect sunlight angle of the solar collector angle of th...

Page 9: ...e battery source This is convenient if you have drained the rechargeable battery source and you wish to avoid hand cranking the unit 1 Open the Battery Door on the back of the radio 2 Insert 3 x AAA UM 4 batteries not included and close the battery door Figure 2 reference 15 NOTE For optimum performance alkaline type batteries are recommended 3 Follow the polarity diagrams shown in the battery com...

Page 10: ...mergency use 2 High AC USB from computer Hand Crank 1 The weather alert mode consumes a significant amount of power because it is constantly scanning for the emergency 1050 Hz tone from the National Weather Service We recommend connecting the power input to a USB computer port or the optional USB to AC converter for continuous alert operation reference Section 11 Otherwise you must rely on hand cr...

Page 11: ...o reception is dramatically reduced when charging from USB Disconnect USB power when listening to the radio Press the POWER button to turn the radio on and transition from the time mode The radio will default to FM band or the last radio band since power up Press the MODE button to change to the AM band Press the MODE button to change to the Weather Band WB While displaying the Weather Band press ...

Page 12: ... the National Weather Service To disable the alert light press any key To disable the alert light but continue in alert mode press and hold the MODE button to two seconds To verify you have reception in your area the National Weather Service NWS normally run tests each Wednesday between 10 a m and noon local time Tests may occur at other days and times when there is a threat of severe weather in t...

Page 13: ...dio will not operate in a low battery condition 7 7 Audio Output Head Phones The WR 333A includes an audio output jack This allows you to listen with headphones or connect to an auxiliary input source such as an amplifier CAUTION Guard your ears against hearing damage When listening with headphones start at the lowest volume and gradually increase until you can hear it comfortably and clearly Read...

Page 14: ... tab NOTE Only replace with rechargeable 3 7V lithium ion battery Replacing the battery with a non rechargeable battery may damage the unit Rechargeable 3 7V lithium batteries are available from Ambient Weather 8 2 8 2 General Care and Maintenance Do not tamper the internal components of the unit Clean your unit with a damp never wet cloth Solvent or detergent should never be used Avoid leaving yo...

Page 15: ...ty Replace the batteries if low battery voltage Phone generates an error message when plugged into the WR 333A 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 WR 333A is lower than the operating voltage of the IPod IPhone and will not charge these devices until the battery...

Page 16: ...d not watches or statements Selective filtering of statements watches and warnings is not possible You will always receive all three levels The WR 333A is locked up and will not respond to commands How do I reset it Remove the battery Press the reset button with a paperclip The red charging light does not illuminate during solar charging There is not enough solar energy to drive the red charging l...

Page 17: ... strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The specifications of this product may change without prior notice This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer Ambient LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES A...

Page 18: ...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 NOTE 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 reasonabl...

Page 19: ...Page 19 15 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 http www call2recycle org or call toll free 1 877 2 RECYCLE ...

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