Honeywell RN507W Public Alert Radio

Q: WHAT SHOULD I DO DURING INITIAL PRODUCT SET UP?

A: • Remove the protective plastic screen (if any) from the LCD displays. • Insert batteries into the battery compartment • Connect AC/DC adapter to the radio AC/DC adapter input located on the bottom of the radio • Extend the antenna • During this time the NOAA receiver will start automatically searching for the strongest available NOAA frequency channel and will lock up on it showing that channel number. • Set your Time Zone • Place your radio by the window and overnight it should pickup Atomic Time Signal.

Q: MY RN507 WEATHER RADIO DISPLAY INDICATES “CHECK OP’ OR “SIGNAL LOSS” ON THE SCREEN, WHAT DO I DO?

A: “CHECK OP” message may appear by 2 reasons: one – is due to NOAA signal loss, another – if the radio programming was not done correctly or not finished completely. 1. The easiest way to improve radio reception is to move the main display unit closer to a window. This should improve the signal strength and radio reception. However, in some locations due to mountains or conditions that can impact reception you may need to consider an auxiliary external antenna. Radio Shack has a variety of WX (Weather) Band antennas to choose from. For example, you might consider the Magnet-Mount CB Antenna 21-801 with WX (Weather) Band. 2. Make sure when during the radio programming you selected “SINGLE” or “MULTIPLE” location that an appropriate county (counties) with FIPS codes are entered.

Q: WHILE PROGRAMMING THE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES I NOTED THAT WARNINGS SETTING SKIP TORNADO WARNING. THERE IS A TORNADO WATCH SETTING. WHY IT IS MISSING FROM THE SETTINGS?

A: There are several NOAA events that are mandatory for the weather radio to be enabled at all times. The TORNADO WARNING is one of these events, so it cannot be disabled or deleted. This is why you do not see this event on the list of the events that can be deleted or changed.

Q: MY RN507 WEATHER RADIO RECEIVED WEEKLY TEST AND IT STAYED ON THE DISPLAY. HOW CAN I CLEAR THIS MESSAGE FROM THE DISPLAY?

A: The user cannot manually clear any of the messages received from NOAA. The duration of each message is programmed into the message and it will stay on the display as long as it is programmed for. To learn more about the NOAA events and NOAA operations please go to NOAA website using this link: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm

Q: HOW DO I SET THE TIME ZONE ON MY RN507?

A: Press and UP/ZONE/12/24/ button located on the back of the radio until the highlighted portion on the US Time Zone map will start moving from left to right. Once your desired Time Zone is selected, release the UP/ZONE/12/24 button and Time Zone will be set.

Q: HOW DO I SET THE TIME ALARM?

A: The Atomic Clock Radio has two time alarms. If any of the alarms is activated, it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash. Also, you can select the alarm in radio sound or beep (bell) sound by switching to the desired position. BELL ALARM SETTING • Slide the ALARM switch located on the back of the unit to the ALARM position. The alarm icons of and will be shown on the display. • Press MODE button to view the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 modes. If the ALARM 1 is selected, the default time “6:00” with the AL label will be displayed. If the ALARM 2 is selected, the default time”8:00”with the AL 2 label will be displayed • Press and hold the MODE button for two seconds - the hour digit will flash • Enter the hour parameter by using DOWN or UP button • Press the MODE button again, the minute digits will flash • Enter the minute parameter by using DOWN or UP button • Press the MODE button one last time to confirm the setting. • Use the same procedure for setting the time for ALARM 2 RADIO ALARM SETTING • Slide the ALARM switch located on the back of the unit to the RADIO position. The radio alarm icons with labels 1 and 2 and will be shown on the display. • Press MODE button to view the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 modes. If the ALARM 1 is selected, the default time “6:00” with the AL label will be displayed. If the ALARM 2 is selected, the default time”8:00”with the AL 2 label will be displayed • Press and hold the MODE button on the back for 3 seconds - the hour digit will flash and the radio display will be on. • Press STATION button to select the station that you want to be your wake up station • Enter the hour parameter by using DOWN or UP button • Press the MODE button again, the minute digits will flash • Enter the minute parameter by using DOWN or UP button • Press the MODE button one last time to confirm the setting. • Use the same procedure for setting the time for ALARM 2

Q: I AM TRYING TO SET ALARM TO MY FAVORITE RADIO STATION BUT THE PROCEDURE ABOVE DOES NOT WORK FOR ME. WHAT CAN I DO?

A: Before programming alarm, you must select and program your favorite radio station, then the procedure will work.

Q: HOW DO I DISABLE THE TIME ALARM?

A: Slide the alarm switch to the OFF position, alarms will be disabled and the alarm icons will disappear from the display.

Q: WHERE IS THE US ATOMIC CLOCK LOCATED?

A: US Atomic clock is located at Fort Collins outside Boulder, Colorado, and is operated by the US Government

Q: WILL MY ATOMIC TIME UNIT WORK IN ALASKA AND HAWAII?

A: If used in Alaska and Hawaii, the Atomic Time clocks will not receive the RF signal from the US Atomic Clock during the normal daylight hours. The 50kW radio signal transmitted at 60 kHz frequency covers the Continental United States (CONUS) and reaches parts of Alaska and Hawaii during the night-time hours. However, this clock can be set manually if the signal from Boulder, Colorado is not able to reach the locations that geographically are not in the US Atomic Clock Time Signal coverage area.

Q: HOW DO I DISABLE/ENABLE ATOMIC TIME SIGNAL RECEPTION MANUALLY?

A: • Press and hold UP arrow button for 3 seconds and the atomic time radio reception icon located above the seconds will disappear. • Press and hold UP arrow button for 3 seconds again enabling atomic time radio receiver. The radio reception icon will start flashing showing that the unit is searching for the atomic time signal.

Q: MY RN507 DID NOT RECEIVE ATOMIC TIME SIGNAL DURING INITIAL SETUP. HOW THIS CAN BE FIXED?

A: Please, consider the following when atomic time is not set during the initial setup: • During night-time hours, atmospheric conditions improve radio signal reception. A single daily reception is sufficient enough to keep the clock accuracy within milliseconds. • Unit should be positioned 8 feet (2 meters) from interference sources such as a TV, computer, microwave, etc. • The signal reception is weakened within concrete walls found in basements or office buildings. Place the unit near the window for best reception. Once the atomic time signal is received, the date and time will be set automatically, and the atomic time reception icon will appear. Your unit’s atomic clock is programmed to search for the atomic time signal daily each hour between 1:00 am and 4:30 am. Once the time signal has been successfully received, the time and date will be updated automatically.

Q: HOW DO I ACTIVATE THE BACKLIGHT?

A: You can activate the backlight for a short time period by pressing LIGHT/SNOOZE button on the top or continuously, if the AC/DC adapter is connected to the wall power outlet.

Q: HOW LONG DOES THE BACKLIGHT STAY ON?

A: The backlight will stay on for 5-6 seconds if the LIGHT/SNOOZE button is pressed.

Q: HOW LONG WILL THE BATTERIES LAST IN THE MAIN UNIT?

A: The average battery life in the device is 3 days if unit will work only on the batteries Keep RN507W connected to the wall power outlet through AC/DC adapter provided.

Q: HOW CAN I REACH CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR THIS PRODUCT?

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For customer service and technical support on Honeywell Weather products, please call 1-800-626-3233.