Eton FR300 Radio User Manual
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1. 5 e AC ADAPTER CHARGER SPEFICIFCATIONS e USING THE FR300 AS A CELL PHONE CHARGER 5 OPERATION G gt C a THE aiii 7 TUNING IN AM FM OR TV STATIONS e TUNING IN NOAA WEATHER STATIONS USING HRE EMERGENCY LICHTS 8 e USING THE S e USING THE 6 WARRANTY REGISTRATION 7 LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTORMER T 8 SERVIEEINFORMATION iconos nato iva 11 OWNER S MANUAL 3 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE FR300 AM FM NOAA WEATHER BAND VHF TV Built in power generator recharges the internal rechargeable MH battery and cell phone batteries harge via cranking or optional AC adaptor 1 2 Inch Diameter Spe mergency light iren ne tuning control C Jack arphone jack 3 5mm stereo earphone socket hone 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 nwnmmwm a g m do OWNER S MANUAL 4 POWER SOURCES continued 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 Corporat2. ANUAL 6 WARRANTY REGISTRATION To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates registration of your Et n or Grundig product should be complete as soon as possible after purchase or receipt To register your radio please select one of the following methods 1 Register by visiting our Product Registration website at Include your name full mailing http www etoncorp com address phone number model purchased date purchased retail 2 Call our toll free registration yendor name and product serial number anywhere in the number typically located in or United States or Canada at near the battery compartment 888 889 4391 or world wide by dialing 204 336 6547 French and English speaking operators available 3 Mail your registration information to the following address Eton Corporation 1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto CA 94303 OWNER S MANUAL 7 LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER This Et n or Grundig brand product as supplied and distributed by Et n Corporation Et n is warranted by Et n against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following limited warranty period ONE 1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase and is valid only on products purchased through an authorized Et n retailer and does not include transportation installation removal or einstallation Warranty repairs must be performed by Et n or Et n s autho
3. FR300 AM FM Radio with NOAA TV VHF Flashlight and Cell Phone Ch OWNER S www etoncorp com re_inventing radio OWNER S MANUAL ETON re_inventing radio 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 Pacific Time 1 800 872 2228 from the U S 1 800 637 1648 from Canada 1 650 903 3866 worldwide FAX 650 903 3867 customersvc etoncorp com Web Site www etoncorp com Mailing Address Et n Corporation 1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto CA 94303 USA OWNER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 DOYOUNEED MEL Pasito id 2 TABLE OPCONTEN 2 3 MAJOR FEATURES OF T 4 POWER SOUCES e ABOUT THE BUILT I e USING DYNAMO POW e AA BATTERY OPERAT e PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE e EMERGENCY OPERATION WITH NO POWER SOURCE e USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE AND NI MH
4. any but not all communities in the United States The oadcasts are normally 24 hours per day The same channels are sed in Canada by Environment Canada http www ec gC Cal o receive the broadcasts the radio must be within range of the oadcast site Since these broadcasts take place on VHF line of te channels the actual range varies depending upon terrain and bstructions 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 OWNER S M
5. d 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 5 OPERATION GUIDE 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 ion Tune stations in with the TUNING knob using the superim posed FINE TUNING control as desired For best FM and TV reception ully extend the telescopic antenna FM TV reception can often be improved by rotating the telescopic antenna For AM reception the elescopic antenna need not be extended as the AM antenna Is an internal directional ferrite bar antenna For best AM reception rotate he radio until the best signal strength is achieved TUNING IN NOAA WEATHER STATIONS OAA stands for National Oceanic amp Atmospheric Administration OWNER S MANUAL 5 OPERATION GUIDE continued Its web site is http www nws noaa gov nwr NOAA broadcasts e heard in m
6. ion It is specified 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 efficiently 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 find yet provide two to our times the playtime of alkalines and provide a much longer shelf ife nstall the batteries by removing the battery compartment cover and OWNER S MANUAL 4 POWER SOURCES continued following the battery polarity diagrams imprinted on the underside of the cover Remove the cover by simul
7. rized service center To receive warranty service the original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof o purchase to Et n or Et n s authorized service center Transportation o Et n or Et n s authorized service center is the responsibility of he purchase m Os Et n will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge with new or reconditioned parts if found to be defective dur ing the limited warranty period specified above The product must be returned no later than 15 days beyond the expiration of the war anty period with transportation charges prepaid to Et n or Et n s designated service center for warranty coverage Prior to return ing any product for warranty service the purchaser must contact Et n for problem determination and service procedure All replaced parts and products become the property of Et n Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and workmanship encountered in normal noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following including but not limited to damage which occurs due to applications and uses for OWNER S MANUAL 7 LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER continued which the product was not intended failures or problems which are caused by product
8. rn authorization number OWNER S MANU re_inventing radio www etoncorp com Et n Corporation Corporate Headquarters 015 Corporation Way Palo Alto California 94303 USA el 1 650 903 3866 el 1 800 872 2228 ax 1 650 903 3867 Et n Europe Lextronix Germany Rosenstrasse 2 D 10178 Berlin Germany el 49 0 30 243102142 Et n Canada Yonge Street Suite 1801 Toronto Ontario MSE 1W7 Canada el 1 416 214 6885 v 01 04 06
9. s or equipment not supplied by Et n accidents misuse abuse neglect misapplication fire water lightning or other acts of nature incorrect line voltage fluctuations or surges damage caused by improper or faulty installation including batteries which may create an acid leak with irreversible circuit damage damage caused by acid leakage product alteration or modification or use of unauthorized parts supplies accessories or equipment which dam age this product or result in service problems 8 SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE YOUR ET N OR GRUNDIG PRODUCT To obtain service for your Et n or Grundig product we recommend irst contacting an Eton service representative at 800 872 2228 US 800 637 1648 Canada or 650 903 3866 for problem determi nation and trouble shooting Many of the common questions can be esolved quickly over the phone THERE ARE TWO SERVICE TYPES SHOULD YOUR ETON OR GRUNDIG PRODUCT NEED REPAIR WARRANTY If your 2 NON WARRANTY product is still in warranty If your product is no longer and the Eton service repre under warranty and requires sentative determines that service our technical staff warranty service is needed will refer you to the nearest areturn authorization will repair facility that will be be issued and instruc able to best handle the tions for shipment to an repair authorized warranty repair facility Do Not ship your radio back without obtain ing the retu
10. taneously 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 specifica 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
11. 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 OWNER S MANUAL 4 POWER SOURCES continued left of FR200 For proper operation the AC adaptor charger must meet the specifications 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 f 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 OWNER S MANUAL 4 POWER SOURCES continued METHOD 2 AC adaptor charger not include
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