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MidLand WR-30 User guide

Features:.....................................................................................................................................................................2
Installing the back-Up Batteries:................................................................................................................................2
Connecting AC Power: .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Connecting an External Antenna: .............................................................................................................................. 3
Connecting the Weather Radio to an External System:..............................................................................................3
Location of the Weather Radio: ................................................................................................................................. 3
Operation: .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Continuous Backlight ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Connecting to Head Phone or Amplifier ............................................................................................................... 4
Controls ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
PROGRAM key................................................................................................................................................4
ENTER key.......................................................................................................................................................4
ARROW key.....................................................................................................................................................4
STOP key..........................................................................................................................................................4
LAMP key......................................................................................................................................................... 4
RADIO key ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
SEARCH knob..................................................................................................................................................4
FM/WR Switch ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Volume control.................................................................................................................................................. 4
LCD Display.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
LED indicators........................................................................................................................................................... 5
PROGRAMMING.....................................................................................................................................................5
List of the menu & submenu .................................................................................................................................5
Selecting the Channel............................................................................................................................................5
Selecting “WEATHER ALERT ON” or “WEATHER ALERT OFF”...................................................................6
Program Weather Alert..........................................................................................................................................6
Automatic voice broadcast................................................................................................................................ 6
Setting Siren Level............................................................................................................................................ 7
Setting the Clock: .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Setting the FIPS code: ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Single or Multiple COUNTY code........................................................................................................................ 9
Using the Weather Radio’s All County code..................................................................................................... 9
Disable Watch Code Alert............................................................................................................................... 11
Append New SAME Event Codes........................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Receive SAME Event Code..................................................................................................................................... 12
NWS Weather Alert Descriptions.......................................................................................................................... 9
FM Band Radio........................................................................................................................................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING:.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Specification : .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
SERVICE:................................................................................................................................................................17
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY..................................................................................................................... 18
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Features:
Alert Function: Allows you set the Weather Radio to sound an alert when it receives a weather emergency broadcast from NOAA. Users are required to enter the County Code(s) into the Weather Radio in order to be able to receive these alert signals.
SAME Operation: Allows you program up to 20 County Codes into the Weather Radio’s memory. Each County code identifies a specific geographic area (defined by the NWS) Such that your Weather Radio will sound an alert when the weather emergency is declared in your specific area.
3-lines Liquid Crystal Display:
Clearly displays weather alert message and emergency duration. The display also shows real time clock and your selected FM radio station.
Alert Indicators:
LED indicators show you the degree of emergency alert received. Red is for a “WARNING”, Yellow is for a “WATCH”, and Green is for a ‘”STATEMENT”.
7 Weather-Channels:
Allows you select a channel for your local NOAA weather broadcasts.
Display Backlight:
Makes the display easy to read in low light environments. You can set the light to turn on continuously by pressing the LAMP key. Press the LAMP key again will turn off the backlight.
Real time clock:
Four digits and AM / PM icons displays real time.
FM Band Radio:
Allows you to listen to the FM radio in 87.5-108MHz band. When you tune to the FM station and at this time weather emergency message is sent from NOAA station, the Weather Radio will sound an alert and stop the FM radio until you press the “STOP” key. The weather message and the emergency duration are shown on the LCD.
Siren Volume Control:
Allows you set the alert sound level to make sure you hear it.
External Alarm Jack and Audio Out Jack:
Allows you connect an external audio power amplifier or other controlled systems to the Weather Radio. This is useful for ensuring you can hear or see the alert in a location that might be some distance from where you installed the Weather Radio.
External Antenna Jack:
Allows you connect an external antenna to your Weather Radio to have better signal reception. (Inside a vehicle, for example)
Power Requirements: Connecting Power: Your Weather Radio uses an AC/DC adapter for indoor use. For back-up power (when AC
power fails or is temporarily disconnected), your Weather Radio requires four 1.5 volt AA size batteries. For the best performance and longest life, it is recommended that alkaline batteries be used. Rechargeable type batteries are not recommended. This unit does not have charging capabilities.
Installing the back-up Batteries:
Cautions:
- Use only four 1.5 Volt ‘AA’ size alkaline batteries.
- DO NOT use rechargeable batteries.
1) Press in the tab on the battery Compartment cover and lift the cover up to remove it.
2) Insert the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the battery compartment.
3) Replace the battery compartment door.
Note:
When the back-up batteries are low in power or no battery installed, the battery low icon will be displayed.
Connecting AC Power:
1) Connect the AC/DC adapter DC output to the Weather Radio’s DC jack. Plug the AC/DC adapter into a standard 115V AC outlet.
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Connecting an External Antenna:
You can connect an external antenna to the EXT. ANT Jack on the back of the Weather Radio to improve your Weather Radio reception. This jack uses an RCA type connector.
Connecting the Weather Radio to an External System:
When your weather radio is set to ‘WEATHER ALERT ON’ and the Weather Radio receives a NWS weather emergency alert broadcast, the Weather Radio sends 6V DC (the voltage will be less when used on the back up batteries.) when connected to the ALARM OUT jack on the back of the radio. You may need to turn on or off another device when an alert is received. The WR-30 provides a voltage to signal other devices at the ALARM OUT jack when the radio receives an alert. The output is compatible with home automation devices from suppliers like X-10 and others. Connect the positive lead of the interface to the + side of the connector and the negative side of the interface to the – side of the connector. A DC powered device using 6 Volts or less and requiring less than 200mA of current can be switched directly using the EXT. ALERT jack. The internal switch is closed when an alert is received. Pressing the STOP will open the switch. To test your remote system, refer to Setting Siren Level.
Location of the Weather Radio:
You can put your Weather Radio on any flat surface (such as a shelf or desk top), or you can mount it on a wall using the supplied wall mounting bracket and two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit the key-hole slots on the wall mounting bracket. If possible, choose a location that is near a window that is facing the direction the NWS broadcast is coming from. Extend the telescoping antenna as necessary for good reception of the NWS broadcast.
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Operation:
Continuous Backlight
Press “LAMP” key once to turn on the backlight continuously and press “LAMP” key again to turn off the backlight.
Connecting to Head Phone or Amplifier
Plug your headphone jack into the AUDIO OUT jack. You can also connect the Weather Radio to your amplifier by using a audio cable, one end connect to the AUDIO OUT of your Weather Radio and one end connect to the audio in of your amplifier .
Reviewing the Overlapping Alert Messages:
The Weather Radio can store 10 different alert messages (with overlapping emergency duration) in its memory. When the Weather Radio receives a new alert message while a previous alert is still in effect, it automatically displays the new alert message and sounds an alert for the new alert.
Controls
The Weather Radio function keys:
Before programming your new WR-30, please review the controls to make it easier to program.
PROGRAM key Used to enter or exit the PROGRAM MODE.
ENTER key Used to Confirm the selection you make in the PROGRAM MODE.
Search
ARROW key
Used to move the cursor to next position in PROGRAM MODE; or display real time clock when receiving weather emergency messages.
STOP key Used to turn off the alert when receiving SAME event code; or exit to previous menu in PROGRAM MODE
LAMP key Used to turn on / off the backlight.
RADIO key Used to turn the radio on / off.
SEARCH knob Used to scroll up / down the menu when in PROGRAM MODE; Scroll back through previous alerts:Tune the FM station when listening to FM band radio.
FM/WR Switch for selecting the FM band or the Weather Radio Band.
Volume control.
Located on side of radio.
LCD Display
The LCD displays the SAME message and weather alert duration when receiving a SAME code. It displays the PROGRAM setting when reviewing in the PROGRAM MODE.
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LCD Display : Description :
WEATHER ALERT ON
The radio will alert when receiving SAME event code.
WEATHER ALERT OFF
PM
12:00
7CH
108.0MHz
NO COUNTY CODE
The radio will NOT alert but display the weather message on the
LCD when receiving SAME event code.
The real time clock.
The channel number of NOAA weather radio.
The frequency of the FM radio.
Low battery indication of the back-up battery
Indicates there is no county code (FIPS code) set into the Weather Radio. Users MUST set NOAA assigned county code(s) by entering the PROGRAM MODE / 6 DIGIT COUNTY.
LED indicators.
The LED indicators show the type of the SAME message, e.g. Green, for ‘Statement’ message; Yellow, for ‘Watch’ message; Red for ‘Warning’ message
PROGRAMMING
A program mode is offered to allow you to set the Weather Radio to respond to the weather alert and other necessary functions. These settings and functions are arranged in menus and submenus.
List of the menu & submenu
WEATHER ALERT √;the “ √ “ = ON; WEATHER ALERT Χ the “ X “ = OFF
LISTEN TO INFO √ the “ √ “= YES; LISTEN TO INFO Χ the “ X “ = NO
SIREN LOW SIREN HIGH
CHANNEL Input the channel number
CLOCK SETTING
Setting minutes Setting hours
SIX DIGITS COUNTYCODE
Enter memory number
COUNTY CODE
Enter 6-digit county code MULTIPLE COUNTY CODE SINGLE COUNTY CODE
DISABLE WATCH
Select the code to be disabled.
ADD NEW MESSAGE
Select the new MESSAGE number
Input the PIL code
Input the display message
Input the severity status
Selecting the Channel
Below is a list of the 7 channels and the corresponding frequencies for the NOAA weather broadcast.
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CHANNEL : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Frequency (MHz) 162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550
Set the FM/WR switch to WR position and press the “RADIO” key to turn on the Weather Radio. The channel number is displayed on the LCD. Select the local weather channel following these steps.
To set the channel:
Press and hold the “Program” key for 2 seconds to enter the program mode. Rotate the “SEARCH” knob
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until
you see CHANNEL on the LCD.
CHANNEL
AM
12:00
Press the “ENTER” key. The channel number will be displayed.
2.
CHANNEL 1
AM
12:00
To select the channel for your local area, rotate the “SEARCH” knob until you see the channel you want to
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set. Refer to the enclosed booklet for channel number.
Press “ENTER” key to confirm.
4.
CHANNEL 1
AM
12:00 1CH
Press program to store your setting.
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Selecting “WEATHER ALERT ON” or “WEATHER ALERT OFF”
FM/WR switch must be in WR position.
This program allows you to choose how you are alerted when receiving weather alert messages. a). “WEATHER ALERT” with the √ will display alert message and generate siren. b). “WEATHER ALERT” with the X will display alert message without siren.
A “√” indicates the siren is on. An “X” indicates the siren is off.
Program Weather Alert
Press and hold the “Program” key for 2 seconds to enter program mode. The LCD displays the current alert
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status. Press “ENTER” key to toggle WEATHER ALERT OFF or ON.
2.
WEATHER ALERT √
AM
12:00
√ = ON
WEATHER ALERT X
AM
12:00
Press the “PROGRAM” key to store your selection.
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Automatic voice broadcast
This allows you to program how the NWS broadcast is heard. The Weather Radio can be programmed to either,
a). Turn on the siren for 8 seconds and then automatically turn on the Weather Radio for 5 minutes to listen to the voice broadcast about weather condition. b). Will generate siren for 5 minutes or until you press the “STOP” key. You must press the radio key to
X = OFF
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