Eton FR-300 Manuel utilisateur
FR300
Self-Powered AM/FM Radio with NOAA, TV VHF,
Flashlight, Siren and Cell Phone Charger
OWNER’S MANUAL
NEED HELP? CONTACT US.
Etón Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA.
1-800-872-2228 (U.S.); 1-800-637-1648 (Canada); 650-903-3866
(worldwide); M-F, 8:30-4:00, Pacic Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.
WARNING
• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• Do not submerge or expose for extended period to water.
• Protect from high humidity and rain.
• Only operate within specied temperature range (0 °C to 40 °C).
• Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or any object has fallen
into the apparatus
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical
solvents as this might damage the nish.
• Unplug and disconnect external antennas during lightning storms.
• Do not remove cover [or back].
• Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
Disposal
According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC all
electrical and electronic products must be collected
separately by a local collection system.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste.
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ENVIRONMENT
INITIAL SET UP
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1. Open the compartment; it slides downward with rm pressure at
center of hinge.
2. Connect the battery pack.
1. Rechargeable battery pack (included).
2. 3 AA batteries (not included).
3. AC adapter/charger (not included).
4. Continually turning the crank, even with no batteries installed.
1. Switch the BATTERY/DYNAMO-ADAPTER/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
2. Turn the dynamo-crank clockwise or counter-clockwise about 2
turns per second for 90 seconds.
3. After charging, select the DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position for power.
While charging, the red LED charging light illuminates.
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Install 3 AA batteries, observing polarity diagram.
3. For power, set the BATTERY/DYNAMO-ADAPTER/OFF switch to
the BATTERY position.
POWER SOURCES
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
AA BATTERY OPERATION
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USING AN AC ADAPTER (not included)
Once plugged in, the AC adapter acts as a charger, charging the inter-
nal Ni-MH battery pack. Charge it for 8 hours to achieve a full charge.
1. Plug the adapter into the DC 4.5 V socket. . If the socket for the AC
adapter on the case of the radio is labeled 5, ignore this; it should
be 4.5V.
2. For power, set the BATTERY/DYNAMO-ADAPTER/OFF switch to
the DYNAMO-ADAPTER position.
Only use an AC adapter of 4.5 VDC, negative polarity and 100mA
current capability. To order the correct AC adapter call the toll free
number shown at the beginning of this manual, ask for the parts
department and order part # GPU3504.
1. Set BATTERY/DYNAMO-ADAPTOR/OFF switch to DYNAMO/
ADAPATOR.
2. While continually turning the dynamo crank, radio stations can be
tuned and the lights and siren function.
Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings, we
cannot specify charging rates or usage time. 10 to 15 minutes of
cranking may result in 1 or more minutes of talk-time.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS WITH NO
POWER SOURCE
CELL PHONE CRANK CHARGING
CELL PHONE CRANK CHARGING continued
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1. Set BATTERY/DYNAMO-ADAPTER/OFF switch to OFF position.
2. Plug the cell phone charging cord into the Phone Charge socket.
3. Plug the cell phone charging tip into the charging cord and into
the phone’s charging socket.
4. Rotate the dynamo crank about 2 turns per second.
Turn it on with the BATTERY/DYNAMO-ADAPTER/OFF switch.
1. Select the BATTERY position when using AA batteries.
2. Select the DYNAMO/ADAPTER position when powering via the
AC adapter or internal, rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack.
3. To turn off, set switch to OFF.
Set VOLUME knob to desired level.
1. Select AM, FM, TV1, TV2 or WEATHER (WX) with the band
selector switch. For FM, TV1, TV2 and WEATHER (WX), fully
extend the telescopic antenna.
2. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME knob.
3. Tune stations with the TUNING knob, or tune in WEATHER (WX)
with the 7-position switch. When using the tuning knob the inner
knob is used for ‘ne tuning’.
TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
TUNING-IN STATIONS
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TO RECEIVE WEATHER ALERTS
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Below are the frequencies that correspond to the Weather channels.
Channel 1 162.400 MHz
Channel 2 162.425 MHz
Channel 3 162.450 MHz
Channel 4 162.475 MHz
Channel 5 162.500 MHz
Channel 6 162.525 MHz
Channel 7 162.550 MHz
Tune into your strongest weather station. Select a comfortable
volume level. Leave the radio on and select the ALERT position with
the SIREN/OFF/ALERT switch. When there are weather alerts, the
radio will come on at the volume that you have set.
Set the LIGHT/OFF/FLASH switch to the FLASH or LIGHT position.
Set the SIREN/OFF/ALERT switch to the SIREN position.
Plug in earphones (not included).
LIGHTS
SIREN
EARPHONE JACK
WEATHER FREQUENCIES
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Ni-MH; 3.6 volt DC; 600 mAh.
Output 4.5 volt DC; negative polarity; 100 milliampere; plug tip outer
diameter 3.4mm, inner diameter 1.3mm. AC adapter use automati-
cally charges the rechargeable battery pack. Only charge the battery
pack with a 100 milliampere AC adapter. If an AC adapter rated
greater than 100 milliampere is used, disconnect the rechargeable
battery pack. If the socket for the AC adapter on the case of the
radio is labeled 5, ignore this; it should be 4.5V.
To minimize the possibility of battery acid leakage, only use high
quality alkaline, lithium or rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride bat-
teries. Never intermix old with new, or different brands or types of
batteries. Damage caused by battery acid leakage is not covered by
this product’s warranty.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATIONS
To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates, registration of
your product should be completed as soon as possible after purchase
or receipt. You may use one of the following options to register your
product:
1. By visiting our website at http://www.etoncorp.com.
2. Mail in enclosed warranty card.
3. Mail your registration card or information to following address;
include your name, full mailing address, phone number, email ad-
dress, model purchased, date purchased, retail vendor name:
Etón Corporation
1015 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA
Retain the warranty information from your warranty card with your
proof of purchase or the Limited Warranty information can also be
viewed at www.etoncorp.com.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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To obtain service for your product, we recommend rst contacting
an Etón service representative at 1-800-872-2228 US, 1-800-
637-1648 Canada, (650) 903-3866 or customersvc@etoncorp.com
for problem determination and trouble-shooting. If further service
is required, the technical staff will instruct how to proceed based
on whether the radio is still under warranty or needs non-warranty
service.
WARRANTY – If your product is still in warranty and the Etón ser-
vice representative determines warranty service is needed, a return
authorization will be issued and instructions will be given. DO NOT
ship your radio back without obtaining the return authorization.
NON-WARRANTY – If your product is no longer under warranty and
requires service, the Etón service representative will refer you to the
nearest repair facility that will best handle the repair.
For service outside North America, please refer to the distributor
information included at time of purchase/receipt.
SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT
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