Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto WX100 del fabbricante Uniden
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P r ecautions Before y ou read anything else , please observe the follo wing: The installation, possession, or use of this radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About Y our Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About W eather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About FIPS Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Obtaining Y our Area’s FIPS Code(s) .
1 About Y our Radio T raditional weather radios receive NOAA ’ s weather broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius) then sound an alarm of any emergency code which was transmitted along with the broadcast.
2 About Weather Alert When the WX100 receives a weather alert: • It sounds an alert siren. • A description of the alert appears. • An indicator on the front of the radio lights. The alert descriptions your radio can display are based on a list of specific weather alert types published by the NWS.
3 About FIPS Codes For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the NWS has divided the United States into regions by state and county (or parish, where applicable) then assigned a 6-digit FIPS code to identify each county or parish. For example, the code for T arrant County , T exas, is 048439.
4 Obtaining Y our Area’ s FIPS Code(s) T o obtain the FIPS code for the location where you installed your radio, contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). Visit their website: http://www .nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw .htm If you call the NWS, follow the instructions you hear .
5 T aking Proper Care of Y our Radio ■ Do not use the radio in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. ■ A void placing the unit in direct sunlight, near heating elements, or vents. ■ Do not plug the radio into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as prolonged periods without power causes the clock to reset.
6 Installing the Battery Before using your WX100 for the first time, be sure to install a 9V Alkaline battery (not included). It provides backup power when the AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected. T ypical backup power will last for up to 8 hours if the radio is in standby and the batteries are fresh.
7 Mounting on the Wall The WX100 can be mounted on a wall using the wall mount adapter . 1. Insert two mounting screws into the wall with their appropriate anchoring device 3 inches apart. Allow about 2/16 of an inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the WX100.
8 Using External Devices If you choose to use an external speaker , antenna, or alert system, use the external jacks on the back of the radio (ie: EXT SP jack, EXT ANT jack, or ALERT terminals respectively). Y ou may purchase these devices at any local electronics store.
9 Controls & Functions 1. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency , and functions. 2. Green Indicator Indicates that a Statement type of alert broadcast is in effect. Refer to the alert table for details. 3. Y ellow Indicator Indicates that a Watch type of alert broadcast is in effect.
10 There are six menu options that you must set up prior to proper operation. T o do this, press menu key . T oggle ▲ / ▼ keys to change the six menu options. 1. TIME : Refers to Clock Setting. 2. CHANNEL : Refers to Weather Channel Setting 3. FIPS : Refers to FIPS Code Setting 4.
11 5. Then enter the time directly by pressing the numeric keys. OR Enter the time by pressing the ▲ / ▼ keys. T o scroll more quickly (in 15 minute increments), press and hold ▲ / ▼ keys more than 5 seconds. 6. Press alert to select the desired setting, either a.
12 Weather Channel Setting Y our radio is preprogrammed with the seven NOAA weather broadcast frequencies (Channel 1-7). Depending on your location, you may be able to receive more than one channel with clear reception. The first time you use your radio, Channel 1 (162.
13 FIPS Code Setting The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS code is necessary to receive S.A.M.E. alerts about weather occurring in a particular area.
14 Alert T ype Setting Y ou can change the Alert T ype to one of two options. VOICE : WX100 sounds an alert for about 8 seconds, then automatically turns on the weather (voice) broadcast for 5 minutes. Then the voice broadcast is turned off and returns to standby mode.
15 Alarm T ime Setting As an additional feature, the WX100 has an audible alarm clock. Before setting this feature, set the clock to the current time. (See page 10) 1. Press menu key and toggle ▲ / ▼ keys until ALARM appears. Press select key for setting the Alarm T ime and ▲ / ▼ keys to change the Alarm T ime Setting on or off.
16 Backlight Setting The initial setting for the display backlight is CONSTANT , which means the backlight stays on continuously . You can change this setting to SAVE or OFF . In SAVE , the backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches to off. Then when any key is pressed, backlight stays on for 10 seconds and then switches off.
Using the Radio Y our radio functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions any time of day . It emits a loud siren whenever your local NOAA weather station broadcasts a severe weather emergency tone.
18 When the WX100 receives the S.A.M.E. message, the EVENT message and expiration time appear in the display . The corresponding indicator of the S.A.M.E. message turns on, and the corresponding siren tone sounds. Y ou can choose between the S.A.M.E. message information with the keys ▲ / ▼ .
19 5. T o silence the siren, press any key . 6. T o turn off the radio, turn the volume/off control counterclockwise until it clicks. Y our radio will continue to function as an Alarm Clock. The selected settings remain for the next time the radio is turned on.
Event Display 1 Display 2 Display 3 LED Alert Siren Code A VW A V ALANCH Red Warning Siren A V A A V ALANCH Y ellow Watch Siren BZW BLIZZARD Red Warning Siren CDW CIVIL DANGER Red Warning Siren CDA CI.
21 Event Display 1 Display 2 Display 3 LED Alert Siren Code LAE LOCAL AREA EMERGENC Red Warning Siren NHW NA TIONAL HAZARD Red Warning Siren NIC NA TIONAL INFO CENTER Red W arning Siren NPT NA TIONAL .
22 T esting the Weather Alert Radio Y our local NOAA weather station regularly schedules testing periods. Contact them to find out the exact date and time to test your siren. T esting your radio is very important because an emergency alert broadcast might not trigger your radio alert tone, even if it receives the audio broadcast clearly .
23 T esting the Alert Siren and Indicators T o test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens and the alarm clock tone, perform the following steps: 1. T urn the volume/off control clockwise until it clicks. WX100 appears in the display .
Problem Solution ■ WX100 won ’ t power up. ■ Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter . ■ T urn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. ■ Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.
25 Frequency Coverage (MHz): Channel 1: 162.550 Channel 2: 162.400 Channel 3: 162.475 Channel 4: 162.425 Channel 5: 162.450 Channel 6: 162.500 Channel 7: 162.525 Receiving Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD): 0.35 µ V FIPS Decode Sensitivity @Dev . ±4.5 kHz Deviation/90 % Success Rate: 0.
26 W ARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION ( “ Uniden ” ) ELEMENTS OF W ARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner , this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
27 A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE. THIS W ARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR P A YMENT OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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