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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Powering the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the LED Area Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Weather Band Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recharging Back-Up Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Flashlight Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Replacement/Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the
VEC173 AM/FM Emergency Weather Radio/
Light
. Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure optimum performance
and avoid damage to the unit itself or power sources from which it operates.
FEATURES
• AM/FM/emergency weather radio
• Powerful main beam flashlight
• Long-lasting LED area light
• Automatic emergency alert
• External antenna and jack
• Earphone and jack for privacy
• Battery, 12 volt DC or 120 volt AC powered
• Built-in batteries for auxiliary back-up power
• Hand crank to recharge internal back-up batteries
• Includes 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC adapters for external power supply
Power System
The
VEC173
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 using an external
12 volt DC power supply (such as a car/vehicle’s accessory outlet) and the 12 volt
DC power adapter.
Back-Up Power
This unit also comes with built-in Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries, which serve as
“auxiliary” back-up power for the AM/FM/emergency 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
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