Sima wx-167 Anleitung Für Quick Setup

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Quick Start Guide
Public Alert Radio
Model WX-167
Operation
1. Select a place for the radio
Place the unit where you are most likely to hear its alert tone and see the message indicator lights. 
Place the radio near windows
or other openings for best reception. Keep away from sources of interference.
2. Connect Power - Standard 120V AC outlet
1. Plug the AC adapter cord into the 9V AC input jack on the back of the unit.
2. Plug the adapter into the wall outlet.
3. Set-up and Language Selection
When the radio is first powered up, the LCD screen will illuminate and the four lights located above it will light up for 3 seconds
and it will beep 3 times. Note: The radio will prompt you to select a language the first time you program it. You will not will be
required to do so when programming the radio at other times.
1.   When powered up, the radio will prompt you to HOLD PROGRAM TO SETUP RADIO in English then in Spanish. Press
and hold the PROGRAM key for 3 seconds.
2.  The LCD screen will display ENGLISH. Use the FUNCTION KNOB to toggle between English or Spanish language.
Select your language choice and press the NEXT ( “>”) key to save your selection. After setting the language selection
proceed to Step 2 in Setting the Clock and Calendar section.
4.  Setting  the Clock and Calendar
1.   When powering up the radio, you will be prompted to HOLD PROGRAM TO SETUP RADIO. Press and hold the PROGRAM
key as prompted.
2.   The SET DATE/TIME menu will be displayed. Press the NEXT ( “>”)  key to enter the SET DATE/TIME menu.
3.   SET YEAR will be displayed on the screen. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the current year.
4.   Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and SET MONTH will be displayed. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the desired month.
5.   Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and SET DAY will be displayed on the screen. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the correct day
of the month.
6.   Press the NEXT ( “>”) key to enter the TIME ZONE menu. Turn the FUNCTION KNOB to set the Time Zone -  as  follows:
Eastern  - 0500, Central  - 0600, Mountain - 0700 & Pacific - 0800.
7.   Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and DAY SAVING will be displayed on the screen. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select either
Daylight Savings ON or OFF. Set to ON if it is currently Daylight Savings time in your location.
8.   Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and CLOCK will be displayed next. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select between the 12-hour or
24-hour clock systems.
9.   Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and SET TIME will be displayed. Use the FUNCTION knob to scroll to the current time.
10. Press the SAVE key to save all of the settings for your clock/calendar and return to normal operation.
5. Selecting the Weather Band Channel
To receive alerts for  your area, you must select the correct weather channel.  To identify the appropriate channel for your area,
visit the NOAA web site at: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.html. Use the channel listed for your county when
programming the radio.If you are unable to access the NOAA website, you can select a weather channel by listening to each
channel and choosing the one with the best reception and includes information for your county. However, the best reception may
not come from the tower broadcasting to your area. To select  the WB channel for your listening area:
1. Press the radio ON button to hear the voice broadcast. Adjust the volume knob as needed.
2. Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE/TIME is displayed on the screen.
3. Turn the FUNCTION knob until SET WB CHANNEL is displayed on the screen.
4. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key to enter the WB Channels menu.
5. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the correct channel for your area. Make sure you can hear the voice clearly.
6. Press the SAVE key to save the channel and return to normal operation.
Important Note! Be sure to Set the Alert Volume Switch
If the alert volume switch is in the OFF position, the siren will not sound.
Set to Lo or Hi as desired.