Vector Stormtracker Series, Stormtracker VEC136 User's Manual & Warranty Information

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SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Voltage: 12 volt DC
TV Channels: VHF-L: Channels 2-6

VHF-H: Channels 7-13
UHF: Channels 14-83

Radio Stations: AM: 530-1710 kHz

FM: 88-108 MHz
Weather: 162.400, 162.425, 162.450,

162.475, 162.500, 162.525, and 162.550 MHz

Weather Radio Sensitivity: 0.6µV@12dB SINAD

0.5µV@1050 Hz alert tone
Speaker: 8 ohm, 1W
Fuse: 2A, 125V
AC/DC Adapter: 120 Volt AC input, 12 Volt DC, 1200 mA output
DC Adapter: 12 Volt DC, 2 amps
Built-In Rechargeable

Battery: Ni-MH 3.6V, 600 mAh

Stormtracker

Series

by

Weather Alert Radio-TV

TV, AM/FM Weather Alert Radio, LED Lights
and Cell Phone Charger

VEC136

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]

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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. NEVER submerge it in water or liquids of any kind.

2. NEVER insert objects of any kind into the unit’s ventilation slots, as this can short
circuit parts, resulting in fire or electrical shock.

3. NEVER attempt to recharge disposable dry cell “C” type batteries. This could be
dangerous.

4. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, as this may result in an explosion.

5. Operation of a TV in a moving vehicle is not permitted if the driver can view the
screen while driving. Not paying attention to the road may result in a serious
accident.

CAUTIONS

• BEFORE FIRST USE, THE UNIT’S RECHARGEABLE BACKUP BATTERIES SHOULD BE CHARGED FOR
A FULL 12 HOURS USING THE 120 VOLT AC CHARGING METHOD.

• Use only the supplied adapters for recharging this unit.

• Do not crush, cut, pull or expose adapter cords to extreme heat.

• Position adapter cords so they do not become entangled or become a safety hazard. Keep adapter
cords away from sharp edges.

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

• When using the 120 Volt AC Adapter or 12 Volt DC Adapter, do not use the unit near water, such as
a bathtub, sink or laundry, in a wet basement or next to a swimming pool. It is NOT waterproof.

• Never insert anything other than the supplied 120 Volt AC Adapter and 12 Volt DC Adapter into the
12 Volt DC Charging/Power Outlet on this unit. Do not use any accessory not recommended or
provided by the manufacturer.

• Unplug adapters and disconnect any AV equipment during violent storms, or when left unattended or
unused for long periods of time.

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

• Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions marked on this unit and indicated in this User’s Manual.

• 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.

• 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
at [phone].

• Do not open this unit except to replace the “C” type dry cell batteries. There are no other user­serviceable parts. The rechargeable backup batteries are not user-replaceable.

• This is not a toy! Keep unit out of reach of children (whether stored or in use).

• Supplied cell phone charging tips may not work with all cell phones.
Using the wrong tip may damage your device. Manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused in

this manner.
Verify tip compatibility with your cell phone manufacturer or consult your cell phone user manual

before using this unit's cell phone charging feature.

Read This User’s Manual Before Using This Unit.

SAVE 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.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer void user’s authority to operate this device.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Control and Function Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

NOAA Weather Radio S.A.M.E. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Charging/Recharging the Backup Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the 120 Volt AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the 12 Volt DC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Programming the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting the Time, Date and Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting the County (S.A.M.E.) Code(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting the Alert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operating the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating the AM/FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating the Emergency/Weather Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Listening to the 7-Channel NOAA Weather Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using the S.A.M.E. Weather Alert Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating the LED Lantern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating the LED Emergency Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cell Phone Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

12 Volt DC Adapter Plug Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Battery Replacement/Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the

VEC136 Weather Alert Radio-TV.

Please read this
guide carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and to avoid damage to
the unit.

FEA

TURES

• Digital AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with S.A.M.E. Alert technology and

Alarm Clock

• Built-in 5" solid state black-and-white UHF/VHF TV with

brightness/contrast/vertical hold controls

• Programmable Voice or Siren alarm instantly responds to S.A.M.E. hazard alerts

• Powerful, magnified 6 LED Lantern

• Long-lasting 3 LED Emergency Light

• Built-in Cell Phone Charging Port

• Cell Phone Charging Adapter Set (with cell phone extension cord)

• Telescoping antenna

• External Antenna Port (external antenna not provided)

• Hand crank to recharge built-in backup battery

• Battery, 12 volt DC or 120 volt AC powered (adapters included)

with Dynamo Hand-Crank charged backup Ni-MH battery system

• Attached shoulder strap for convenient portability

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. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on
this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.

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 damage to units from
misuse or incorrect installation/connection. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity
power sources.

RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products may be returned to manufacturer. Any defective product
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. During the warranty
period, manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United
States.

LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, such as charging adapters, bulbs, fuses and
batteries, damage or 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 our Technical Support Department at (954) 584­4446 or toll free 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 “VEC136” as Model and “Weather Alert Radio-TV” 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: (866 ) 584-5504 • FAX: [phone] •

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.

BD041306

© 2006 VECTOR MANUFACTURING

MADE IN CHINA

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