ROCAM CR1009 Emergency Alarm Radio User Manual

ROCAM CR1009 Emergency Alarm Radio

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Emergency Alert Radio CR1009
• Model: ROCAM R
• Version: 3.1
• Power Supply Modes: Hank Crank Power, Solar Power, Micro USB Adapter Charging input, Rechargeable 5000mAh Lithium Polymer Battery, AAA Batteries
• USB Output Charging Port: Yes
• Micro USB Input charging Port for Built-in Battery: Yes
• Carry Strap Holder: Yes
• Flashlight Button: Yes
• Reading Lamp Button: Yes
• SOS Control Button: Yes
• Speaker: Yes
• Telescopic Antenna: Yes
• Power ON/OFF & Volume Knob: Yes
• Frequency Display: Yes
• Turning Knob: Yes
• Battery Indicator: Yes
• Charging Indicator: Yes
• Power On Indicator: Yes
• Band Selector: Yes
• Power Selector: Yes
• Weather Band Selector: Yes
• SOS Flashlight: Yes
• Built-in Rechargeable Battery (included): Yes
• Solar Panel: Yes
• Reading Lamp: Yes
• AAA Battery Compartment Cover: Yes
• Crank Handle: Yes

Product Usage Instructions

Chapter 1: Location of Controls

1. USB Output Charging Port
2. Micro USB Input charging Port for Built-in Battery
3. Carry Strap Holder
4. Flashlight Button
5. Reading Lamp Button
6. SOS Control Button
7. Speaker
8. Telescopic Antenna
9. Power ON/OFF & Volume Knob
10. Frequency Display
11. Turning Knob
12. Battery Indicator
13. Charging Indicator
14. Power On Indicator
15. Band Selector
16. Power Selector
17. Weather Band Selector
18. SOS Flashlight
19. Flashlight
20. Built-in Rechargeable Battery (included)
21. Solar Panel
22. Reading Lamp
23. AAA Battery Compartment Cover
24. Crank Handle

Chapter 2: Power Supply Mode
Hank Crank Power:

1. Unfold the crank handle from the backside and rotate it in either direction.
2. Rotate the crank handle at a speed of 2 laps per second to generate 300-350mA electricity and charge the built-in 5000mAh rechargeable battery.

Solar Power:

1. Expose the solar panel to sunlight (do not charge indoors).
2. The solar panel generates 30-50mA electricity to charge the built-in 5000mAh rechargeable battery. Note that the solar panel is mainly used for maintaining the rechargeable battery and may not fully charge it.

Micro USB Adapter Charging input:

1. Connect the USB Cable (included) to a regular AC power adapter (not included).
2. Plug the USB cable into the Micro USB port of the radio.
3. Plug the AC adapter into a 110-220V standard outlet. It is highly recommended to use a 5V/2A AC power adapter.

Rechargeable 5000mAh Lithium Polymer Battery
The radio comes with a built-in rechargeable 5000mAh lithium polymer battery.

AAA Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the unit.
2. Insert 3 AAA batteries, ensuring correct polarity.
3. Set the Power Selector to AAA. Note that in AAA battery power mode, the SOS alert sound is lower than when using the built-in battery due to weaker current from AAA batteries. AAA batteries are not included.

Chapter 3: Power Indicators

• Flash every second: Charging
• The battery power is LOW
• The battery power is charging
• The radio is on

Chapter 4: Charging Phone or Portable Digit
Connect your phone charging cable with the USB output port on the back of the Radio. If the CR1009 has no power, you can rotate the crank handle for 8-15 minutes (The time depends on your speed of rotation), then your phone will get enough power to start up.

Chapter 8: Flashlight

1. Click Flashlight Button to turn on flashlight.
2. Click Flashlight Button again to turn off the flashlight.

Note: This feature is only for charging USB devices during an emergency. Do not use it as a normal power bank. The supplied charging cable is only for charging Micro USB devices. Other USB devices should be charged with their original charging cable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Q: How do I charge the built-in battery using the crank handle?
   A: Unfold the crank handle from the backside of the radio and rotate it in either direction at a speed of 2 laps per second. This will generate 300-350mA electricity to charge the built-in 5000mAh rechargeable battery.

2. Q: Can I fully charge the built-in battery using the solar panel?
   A: While the solar panel can generate 30-50mA electricity when exposed to sunlight, it is mainly used for maintaining the rechargeable battery and may not fully charge it. It is recommended to use other power supply modes for a full charge.

3. Q: What type of AC power adapter should I use for micro USB adapter charging input?
   A: It is highly recommended to use a 5V/2A AC power adapter with the micro USB adapter charging input.

4. Q: Can I use AAA batteries as the power supply?
   A: Yes, you can insert 3 AAA batteries into the battery compartment on the back of the unit. However, note that the SOS alert sound will be lower compared to using the built-in battery due to weaker current from AAA batteries.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. USB Output Charging Port
2. Micro USB Input charging Port for Built-in Battery
3. Carry Strap Holder
4. Flashlight Button
5. Reading Lamp Button
6. SOS Control Button
7. Speaker
8. Telescopic Antenna
9. Power ON/OFF & Volume Knob
10. Frequency Display
11. Turning Knob
12. Battery Indicator
13. Charging Indicator
14. Power On Indicator
15. Band Selector
16. Power Selector
17. Weather Band Selector
18. SOS Flashlight
19. Flashlight
20. Built-in Rechargeable Battery (included)
21. Solar Panel
22. Reading Lamp
23. AAA Battery Compartment Cover
24. Crank Handle

POWER SUPPLY MODE

There are 5 power supply to power the radio:

1. Hank Crank Power

2. Unfold the crank handle from the backside and rotate it in either direction.

3. Rotate the crank handle, It will generate 300-350mA electricity to charge build-in 5000mAh rechargeable battery.
   Note: Rotate the crack handle at the speed of 2 laps per second.
   It will generate 300-350mA electricity.

4. Solar Power

5. Expose the solar panel to sunlight, don’t charge indoors.

6. It will generate 30-50mA electricity to charge build-in 5000mAh rechargeable battery.
   Note: Solar panel will generate 30-50mA electricity when exposed to sunlight.
   It is difficult to fully charge the 5000mAh battery with solar panel, which is mostly used for maintaining the rechargeable battery.

7. Micro USB Adapter Charging input

8. Connect USB Cable(included) to a regular AC power adapter(not included).

9. Plug the USB cable into the Micro USB port of the radio.

10. Plug the AC adapter to a 110-220V standard outlet.
    It is highly recommended to use 5V/2A AC power adapter.

11. Rechargeable 5000mAh 875771 Lithium Polymer Battery

12. AAA Batteries

13. Open the battery compartment on the back of the unit and insert 3pcs AAA batteries making sure the polarity is correct.

14.  Set the Power Selector to AAA.

Note: In AAA batteries power mode, SOS alert sound is lower than the built-in battery power. Because the current of AAA battery is weaker than the current of the built-in battery.
AAA batteries is not included.

POWER INDICATORS

CHARGING PHONE or PORTABLE DIGIT

Connect your phone charging cable with the USB output port on the back of the Radio.

If the CR1009 has no power, you can rotate the crack handle for 8-15 minutes (The time depends on your speed of rotation). then your phone will get enough power to start up.
Note: This feature is only for charging the USB devices during emergency.
Don’t use it as a normal power bank. The supplied charging cable is only for charging Micro USB device, Other USB devices should be charged with original charging cable.

POWER SWITCH

1. If you have installed AAA battery and intend to use it, please switch the “POWER” button to “AAA” side. Please use a little force when sliding the “POWER” button to make sure it gets to the MOST TOP to avoid the AAA power supply is not connected.
2. If you plan to use the built-in battery, please switch the “POWER” button to “LI-ION” side. Please use a little force when sliding the “POWER” button to make sure it gets to the VERY BOTTOM to avoid the built-in battery power supply is not connected.

SOS ALERT
In a emergency, you can turn on the flashing red SOS light and Alert sound.

1. Click SOS Button to turn on SOS alert.
2. Click SOS Button again, the SOS alert will be turned off.

READING LAMP

1. Rotate up the lamp by 90 degrees for better reading as a table lamp.
2. Click Reading Lamp Button to turn on lamp.
3. Click Reading Lamp Button again, the lamp will turn off.

FLASHLIGHT

1. Click Flashlight Button to turn on flashlight.
2. Click Flashlight Button again, the flashlight will turned off.

RADIO OPERAT

1. Turn on radio
   Rotate the volume control knob away from the OFF position, the radio will turn on automatically.

2. Band Selector
   Rotate the band selector switch to choose the band you want to listen to. You can choose from the AM/FM, Shortwave and Weather Band.
   Weather Band: Receives all 7 weather band from NOAA, the U.S. National Weather Service which broadcasts in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
   AM Band: Receives all local AM stations from 520KHz to 1710 KHz.
   FM band: Receives all local FM stations from 87.00Mhz – 108MHz.
   SW Band: Receives all Shortwave bands from 7MHz- 19Mhz
   Note: SW band allows you to listen to overseas broadcasts from stations like the BBC, Radio Moscow, Radio, France, Radio Beijing, Voice of America and more.

3. Volume Control
   Turn the volume control knob to adjust the sound volume of the radio.

4. Tuning
   Select the band you want to listen to, then turn the tuning knob slowly until you receive the desired station.
   Note:

5. When listening to FM/SW1/SW2 and Weather Band, please extend the telescopic antenna to receive the best signal. When listening to the AM stations, it is better to use it near a window or open space, in order to receive better signals.

6. Please note with regarding to the NOAA Weather Band: You need to identify which band receives your local weather band report. When you change locations either to another city or state, you may need to choose a
   different band to get the local report in that location.

7. Weather Band
   Set the band selector to WB, and choose one of the 7 bands to find your local weather station.
   Note: NOAA Weather band is a service broadcast of the U.S. Government and available in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

8. NOAA Alert

9. Turn on the radio by rotating the volume control knob away from the OFF position.

10. Set the band selector to WB to turn the weather band to your local weather station.

11. When the National Weather Service issues a severe weather alert, the machine will emit an SOS alarm sound for 9 seconds, meanwhile, the red light flashes, and then the radio will continue to play the weather information.

It is recommended to use the AC adaptor to power the radio when you turnon the NOAA Alert.

CHARGING

• The battery power is LOW
• The battery power is charging
• The radio is on

SPECIFICATIONS

• FM: 87 – 108 MHz

• NOAA Weather: 162.400MHz /162.425MHz / 162.450MHz / 162.475MHz / 162.50MHz /162.525MHz / 162.55MHz AM (MW): 520 -1710 KHz
  SW: 7- 19.00 MHz

• Solar Panel Power: 30-50mA

• Crank power: 300-350mA

• Rechargeable battery: 5000mAh 875771 Lithium Polymer Battery

• AC power input interface: Micro USB

References

• ROCAM – ROCAM

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