First Alert WX-150 Setting the Siren Volume, Setting the Clock and Calendar, Siren Test

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Setting the Siren Volume
SIREN VOLUME

Setting the Siren Volume

The WX-150 has 8 adjustable settings for the siren volume when an alert is received.

Siren Volume 1-8

To set the Siren Volume:

 

1. Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds. The radio will

ALERT MODE

display the main menu list showing ALERT MODE.

When the radio is powered up: the green “Ready” LED indicator will light up and the LCD screeen will display the default time of 12:00.

3. Setting the Clock and Calendar

The WX-150 is equipped with a day, date and time clock as well as a dual alarm clock.

 

2. Press the DOWN () button 6 times to scroll down through the

SIREN VOLUME

main menu list to the SIREN VOLUME menu.

 

 

3.Press the NEXT button to enter the Siren Volume menu. The

words SIREN VOLUME followed by a volume setting number will be displayed. The volume setting will be blinking. Press the UP/DOWN (/) buttons to select the desired volume setting. With each setting the radio will sound a sample of the appropriate siren volume.

Press the SAVE button to save the Siren Volume setting and exit to the main menu list. Press the MENU button to return to normal operation. Note: if you exit the SIREN VOLUME menu by pressing the MENU button, your changes will not be saved.

Siren Test

You can easily test the siren of your WX-150.

ALERT MODE

SET DATE TIME

01-01-2005

To set the day, date and time:

1.Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds. The radio will display the main menu list showing ALERT MODE.

2.Press the DOWN () button 5 times to scroll down through the main menu list to the Set Date Time menu. Note: The radio will automaitcally exit the programmable menu mode after 1 minute if no buttons are pressed.

3.Press the NEXT button to enter the Set Time Date menu. The time and date will be displayed in the following format: 01-01-2005. The month setting will begin flashing. Press the UP/DOWN (/) buttons to select the desired month.

4.Press the NEXT button to select the day of the month. The day setting will begin flashing. Use the UP/DOWN (/) buttons to select the desired day.

5.Press the NEXT button to select the year. Press the UP/DOWN

To test the Siren :

ALERT MODE

SIREN TEST

1.Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds. The radio will display the main menu list showing ALERT MODE.

2.Press the DOWN () button 7 times to scroll down through the main menu list to the SIREN TEST menu.

3.Press the NEXT button to test the siren. The radio will sound a sample of the siren.

(/) buttons to select the desired year.

6.Press the NEXT button to select the time of day: The hour setting will begin flashing. Use the UP/DOWN (/) buttons to set the hour as desired. Note: Setting the hour also sets the AM/PM setting located to the upper left of the hour .

7.When the hour is set as desired, press the NEXT button to select

the minutes. The minutes setting will begin flashing. Use the UP/ DOWN (/) buttons to set the minuites as desired.

Press SAVE when you have set the time and date as desired. The radio will save your settings and return to the main menu at the SET TIME DATE. Press the MENU button to return to normal operation.

Press the SAVE button to stop the Siren Test and exit to the main menu list. Press the MENU button to return to normal operation.

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Contents Page 4.25” Wall MountingTemplate TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 1 - BASIC OPERATION CHAPTER 2 - PROGRAMMINGDANGER Important SafeguardsContents in this package Care and Maintenance90-DayLimited Warranty SERVICE PROCEDURE FCC Notice to UsersPower Requirements WX-150SpecificationsACCESSORIES IntroductionProblem Trouble ShootingPossible Cause and Solution Rear Power JackLocation of Controls Wall Mount Installation Handicapped Accessories - Appendix BDescription of controls and functions 1.SpeakerWX-150Menu Tree Using the Alarm ClockTo Review Alert Messages Normal OperationBattery Installation Setting the Siren ModeDO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES ALERT MODE SIREN MODEChapter 1 - Basic Operation 2. Connecting the PowerAdding Alerts ALERT MODE ADD ALERTS NEW EVENT3. Setting the Clock and Calendar Setting the Siren VolumeSIREN VOLUME Siren TestSetting the Alarm Clock 5. Setting the WB channel for your listening area4. Selecting the Weather Band Channel Set KeytoneChapter 3 - Advanced Programming Options Setting the Alert ModeSet Backlight Specific Area Message Encoding S.A.M.EChapter 2 - S.A.M.E. Programming TEST SIGNAL FROM NOAAALERT MODE COUNTY CODE CODE 01 CODE