Vector STORMTRACKER VEC135 User's Manual & Warranty Information

STORMTRACKER

™

TV/LANTERN/AM/FM/EMERGENCY/WEATHER RADIO

VEC135

USER’S MANUAL

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
PRODUCT. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

www.vectormfg.com

4140 S.W. 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Toll Free: [phone]

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM

This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the
responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, regarding this product. There is no other warranty , other than those
described herein.

This Vector Manufacturing product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase without additional charge. The
warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any
amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances. Incidental
and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This product is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage to
units from misuse or incorrect installation. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power
sources.

RETURN/REPAIR POLICY : Defective products, other than accessories, may be returned to manufacturer. Any
defective product, other than accessories, that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days of the date of
purchase will be replaced free of charge. If such a product is returned more than 30 days but less than one
year from the purchase date, manufacturer will repair the unit or, at its option, replace it free of charge.

If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at manufacturer’s option. A
unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design. The repaired or
replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period. The customer
is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items after 30 days. During the warranty period,
manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges.

LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, bulbs, fuses and batteries, defects resulting from
normal wear and tear (including chips, scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading due to usage or
exposure to sunlight), accidents, damage during shipping to our service facility, alterations, unauthorized
use or repair, neglect, misuse, abuse, failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance, fire, flood and
Acts of God.

If your problem is not covered by this warranty, call Technical Support at [phone] for general
repair information and charges, if applicable. You may also contact us through our website at
www.vectormfg.com.

STATE LAW RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal
rights; other rights, which vary from state to state, may apply.

TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT: Contact Technical Support by telephone, fax or
mail (see below). We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit. When
returning a product, include your name, address, phone number, dated sales receipt (or copy) and a
description of the reason for return and product serial number. After repairing or replacing the unit, we will
make every effort to return it to you within four weeks.

WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing.
Enter “VEC135” as Model and “Stormtracker

™

” as Product Type. All Vector products must be registered
within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty. Mail the completed registration form, along with a
copy of the original sales receipt to:

ATTN.: CUSTOMER SERVICE

4140 SW 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

• TOLL FREE: [phone] • FAX: [phone] •

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

BD030205

© 2005 VECTOR MANUFACTURING

MADE IN CHINA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

1. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or
moisture.

2. Never attempt to recharge disposable dry cell “C” size batteries. This could be
dangerous.

3. Do not open this unit except to replace dry cell batteries. There is no other
replaceable part.

4. Keep unit out of reach of children (whether stored or in use).

CAUTIONS

1. Use only the supplied cords/adapters for recharging this unit.

2. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position before connection to a power source
or load.

3. Never insert anything other than the supplied AC adapter and DC power adapter
into the 12 volt DC charging/power socket on this unit. Do not use any accessory
not recommended or provided by the manufacturer.

4. When using the AC adapter or DC adapter, do not use near water, such as a
bathtub, sink or laundry, in a wet basement or next to a swimming pool.

5. All slots and openings in this unit are required for ventilation and temperature
control and should not be blocked or covered in any way.

6. Never push objects of any kind into the unit’s ventilation slots, since they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts that could result in fire or electrical
shock.

7. Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on this unit.

8. For protection during violent storms, or when left unattended or unused for long
periods of time, unplug the AC adapter or 12 volt DC power adapter and disconnect
any AV equipment.

9. To prevent possible electrical damage to unit or your vehicle, always unplug the 12
volt DC adapter cord from your vehicle’s accessory power outlet BEFORE removing
the plug from the unit.

10. Never submerge this unit in water.

11. Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found to be
damaged or defective. To replace worn or defective parts, contact Vector’s Customer
Service department toll-free [phone].

SA

VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. 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.

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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

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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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