Vector VEC438 User Manual

12

USER’S MANUAL

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. READ
CAREFULLY BEFORE USE, AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

www.vectormfg.com

VEC438

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

Toll Free: [phone]

FM Weather Alert Radio

FM Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight
and Cell Phone Charger

© 2006 VECTOR MANUFACTURING

MADE IN CHINA

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 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.

W ARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete W arranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing. Enter “VEC438”
as Model and “FM Weather Aler t Radio” 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.

BD040706

VEC438_ManualEN_040706 4/10/06 4:07 PM Page 12

Stormtracker

Series

by

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, do not expose this
unit to rain or moisture.

• When replacing the “AAA” dry cell batteries:
DO NOT mix old and new batteries. DO NOT mix alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable (nickel cadmium)
batteries.

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

• Never insert objects other than the adapters recommended by
manufacturer into the unit’s ports, as this can short circuit parts,
resulting in fire or electrical shock.

CAUTIONS

• Do not open this unit except to insert or replace dry cell batteries. There are no
other replaceable parts. Opening the unit or Charging Cradle will void
manufacturer’s warranty.

• Use only the supplied Cell Phone Adapter cord and tips with this unit.

• Use only the supplied adapters for powering and recharging this unit. Do not
use any accessory not recommended or provided by the manufacturer.

• Never submerge this unit in water or any other liquid.

• 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.

• Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found
to be damaged or defective. If defective or worn parts are found, contact
Vector’s Customer Service depar tment toll-free [phone].

Please read this User’s Manual completely before use.

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.

VEC438_ManualEN_040706 4/10/06 4:07 PM Page ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

NOAA Weather Radio S.A.M.E. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using Rechargeable Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using 120 Volt AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Charging/Recharging the Rechargeable Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating the FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating the Weather Band Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the S.A.M.E. Weather Alert Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the Weather Band Audio Alert Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating the LED Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cell Phone Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the

FM Weather Alert Radio.

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

FEATURES

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

• Programmable alar m instantly responds to S.A.M.E. hazard aler ts

• Ultra bright 3 LED Flashlight

• Cell Phone Charger with Universal Cell Phone Adapter Set

1

VEC438_ManualEN_040706 4/10/06 4:07 PM Page iv