Eton FR-300 Manuel utilisateur

FR300

AM/FM Radio with NOAA, TV VHF,

Flashlight, and Cell Phone Charger

OWNER’S MANUAL

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DO YOU NEED HELP?

Thank you for purchasing the FR300 AM/FM/NOAA-WEATHER/ VHF-

TV radio – a perfect ‘emergency’ radio, a great radio for daily use and

a portable cell phone charger when other charging methods are out

of reach. Its unique design allows it to be powered from a variety of

sources: 1.) From the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes

charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adaptor (AC adaptor not

included); 2.) From 3 AA batteries; 3.) From the

AC adaptor alone (AC adaptor not included); 4.) From the dynamo crank

alone, even with no battery pack installed.

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,

North American Pacic Time.

1-800-872-2228 from the U.S.

1-800-637-1648 from Canada

1-650-903-3866, worldwide

FAX: 650-903-3867

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Web Site: www.etoncorp.com

Mailing Address:

Etón Corporation

1015 Corporation Way

Palo Alto, CA 94303

USA

FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL

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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................

MAJOR FEATURES OF THE FR300...................................................................................

POWER SOUCES..............................................................................................................................

• ABOUT THE BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY............................................

• USING DYNAMO POWER.......................................................................................................

• AA BATTERY OPERATION....................................................................................................

• PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE....................................................................

• EMERGENCY OPERATION WITH NO POWER SOURCE....................................

• USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE AND NI-MH.

BATTERY CHARGING...............................................................................................................

• AC ADAPTER/CHARGER SPEFICIFCATIONS............................................................

• USING THE FR300 AS A CELL-PHONE CHARGER.............................................

OPERATION GUIDE........................................................................................................................

• TURNING THE FR300 ON AND OFF............................................................................

• ADJUSTING THE VOLUME....................................................................................................

•TUNING-IN AM/FM OR TV STATIONS...........................................................................

• TUNING-IN NOAA WEATHER STATIONS...................................................................

• USING THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS...................................................................................

• USING THE SIREN.......................................................................................................................

• USING THE EARPHONE.........................................................................................................

WARRANTY REGISTRATION..............................................................................................

LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTORMER.................................

SERVICE INFORMATION........................................................................................................

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• AM, FM, NOAA WEATHER BAND, VHF-TV

• Built-in power generator recharges the internal rechargeable

Ni-MH battery and cell phone batteries.

• Charge via cranking or optional AC adaptor.

• 2 1/2 Inch Diameter Spe

• Emergency light.

• Siren.

• Fine tuning control.

• DC Jack.

• Earphone jack – 3.5mm stereo earphone socket.

• Phone charger output jack 3.5mm.

• Rotatable telescopic antenna for FM, NOAA and TV. Built-in ferrite

bar antenna for AM reception.

• Can be operated on three AA size batteries.

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ABOUT THE BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

The included rechargeable battery pack is located in the battery

compartment and is charged by cranking the dynamo rapidly. When

it no longer holds a charge, replacements can be purchased directly

from Eton Corporation. It is specied as 3.6 VDC, 600 mAh, nickel-

metal-hydride (Ni-MH).

USING DYNAMO POWER

Turning the dynamo crank charges the built-in Ni-MH battery pack.

It can be charged with the FR300 turned on or off, most efciently

with the radio off. While charging, the red LED charging light will be

on (top left of FR300). Play time depends on a variety of factors,

such as rapidity of cranking, length of time cranked and the audio

volume at which the radio is played.

1. Switch the power selector to the OFF position.

2. Turn the dynamo-crank vigorously either clockwise or counter-

clockwise for a comfortable period of time.

3. To turn the radio on, switch the power selector switch to the

center DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position.

AA BATTERY OPERATION

The FR300 is designed to operate on three AA batteries (not

included). Best overall performance results with the use of alkaline

or lithium AA batteries. Rechargeable AA batteries can also be used,

however they must be charged in their own external charger. Lithium

AA batteries are more costly and harder to nd, yet provide two to

four times the playtime of alkalines and provide a much longer shelf

life.

Install the batteries by removing the battery compartment cover and

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following the battery polarity diagrams imprinted on the underside

of the cover. Remove the cover by simultaneously pressing on the

indentation labeled OPEN and pulling it. To play the FR300 on its AA

batteries, turn the radio on by setting the power selector switch to

the BATTERY position.

Note: When an AC adaptor is in use, the AA batteries are automati-

cally switched off and may be left in.

PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE

To avoid battery acid leakage, only use high quality alkaline, lithium or

rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries. 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. If the

batteries leak, don’t throw them away and immediately contact the

manufacturer of the batteries to inquire about their battery leakage

warranty program.

EMERGENCY OPERATION WITH NO POWER SOURCE

Even if no power source is available, including the Ni-MH battery

pack, the radio and the light can still be operated by continually

turning the dynamo crank with the power selector switch in the

DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position.

USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE AND NI-MH

BATTERY CHARGING

The FR300 can be powered via an AC adaptor/charger (not included).

Using an AC adaptor/charger automatically charges the internal Ni-

MH battery pack. If the adaptor/charger meets the correct specica-

tions it can be left plugged in without damaging the Ni-MH battery

pack. When the battery pack is depleted it takes about 8 hours to

charge it using the proper AC adaptor/charger. The Ni-MH battery

pack will take charge with the power selector switch set to any of its

positions. While charging, the red LED charging light will be on (top

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left of FR200). For proper operation, the AC adaptor/charger must

meet the specications described below.

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS

Output of 4.5 volt DC; negative polarity; 200 milliamperes current

capability; plug tip outer diameter of 3.4 millimeter, inner diameter of

1.3 millimeter.

To power the FR300 with an AC adaptor/charger, plug it in and set

the power selector switch to the DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If using an AC adaptor rated higher than

200 milliamps, unplug the internal rechargeable battery to avoid

damaging it.

USING THE FR300 AS A CELL-PHONE CHARGER

Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings, we cannot

specify charging rates or usage time.

There are two cellphone charging methods:

METHOD 1 – dynamo.

1. Slide the power selector switch to the OFF position.

2. Attach the cell phone to the FR300 with the cell phone extension

wire and correct plug tip for your phone.

3. Rotate the dynamo crank either clockwise or counter-clockwise

at about 2 turns per second. (The cell phone Charging Indicator will

activate during charging).

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METHOD 2 – AC adaptor/charger (not included).

1. Slide the power selector switch to the OFF position.

2. Attach the cell phone to the FR300 with the cell phone extension

wire and correct plug tip for your phone.

3. Plug in the AC adaptor/charger to its socket on the radio.

TURNING THE FR300 ON AND OFF

Turn it on by selecting a power source of your choice as described

above and by setting the power selector switch to the appropriate

position, DYNAMO/ADAPTOR or BATTERY. Turn it off by setting the

power selector switch to the OFF position.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Turn the VOLUME control knob until the desired volume level is heard.

TUNING-IN AM/FM OR TV STATIONS

Set the band selector slide switch to the AM, FM, TV1 or TV2 posi-

tion. Tune stations in with the TUNING knob, using the superim-

posed FINE TUNING control as desired. For best FM and TV reception,

fully extend the telescopic antenna. FM/TV reception can often be

improved by rotating the telescopic antenna. For AM reception, the

telescopic antenna need not be extended, as the AM antenna is an

internal, directional, ferrite bar antenna. For best AM reception, rotate

the radio until the best signal strength is achieved.

TUNING-IN NOAA WEATHER STATIONS

NOAA stands for National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.

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Its web site is http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/. NOAA broadcasts

are heard in many, but not all, communities in the United States. The

broadcasts are normally 24 hours per day. The same channels are

used in Canada by Environment Canada, http://www.ec.gc.ca/.

To receive the broadcasts, the radio must be within range of the

broadcast site. Since these broadcasts take place on VHF, line-of-

site channels, the actual range varies, depending upon terrain and

obstructions.

Select the WX position with the slide switch. There are seven NOAA

channels. Use the 7 position NOAA WX knob to select the strongest

weather channel in your area (usually only one of the channels). To

receive weather ‘alerts’, leave the radio on at a volume of your

preference and select the ALERT position with the switch labeled

SIREN/OFF/ALERT. The radio will remain silent until the special ‘alert’

broadcast occurs. The NOAA service broadcasts practice alerts every

Wednesday between 11 am and Noon.

USING THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS

Set the LIGHT/OFF/FLASH switch to the FLASH or LIGHT position.

USING THE SIREN

Set the SIREN/OFF/ALERT switch to the SIREN position.

USING THE EARPHONE JACK

Plug in a set of earphones (not included) of your choice that have

a 1/8 inch mono or stereo plug. When using earphones the built-in

speaker will be switched off automatically. Note that stereo ear-

phones will work and sound will be heard from both sides, although

the sound is not stereo.

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