Eton BlackOut Buddy FR100 User manual

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POWER FAILURE PLUG-I RADIO,
LIGHT, A D CLOCK FOR EMERGE CY
& EVERYDAY USE
OPERATIO MA UAL

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CONTRO OCATION .......................................................
C OCK .............................................................................
AUTOMATIC POWER FAI URE IGHT & RADIO
OPERATION ......................................................................
MANUA IGHT OPERATION ............................................
MANUA RADIO OPERATION ...........................................
SERVICE INFORMATION ....................................................
ONE YEAR IMITED WARRANTY ........................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................
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1CO TROL LOCATIO
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Antenna
Radio Alert/Off/On Switch
ED ight
ight Alert/Off Switch
AM/FM Switch
FM Antenna Socket
Tuning Knob
Volume Knob
Hour
Minute
Alarm On/Off
Alarm Set
Time Set
External Wire Antenna
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• When AC is connected, press the RADIO switch to “On”
mode to turn on the radio. Press the RADIO switch to
“Off” mode to turn off the radio.
Note: ED light won’t turn on/off when AC is connected.
Press IGHT switch to “Alert” mode to turn on the light.
Press IGHT switch to “Off” mode to turn off the light.
• Press RADIO switch to “Alert” or “On” mode to turn
on the radio. Press RADIO switch to “Off” mode to
turn off the radio.
• Adjust volume with VO UME KNOB.
• Set BAND SWITCH to desired position.
• Select desired broadcasting station with TUNING KNOB.
Note: To obtain the best FM reception, pull up the
ANTENNA or plug in an EXTERNA WIRE ANTENNA into
FM ANT SOCKET.
Time Se ing
• Hold HOUR button, press TIME SET button to set
the hour.
• Hold MINUTE button, press TIME SET button to set
the minute.
Alarm Se ing
• Hold A ARM SET button, press HOUR button to set
the alarm hour.
• Hold A ARM SET button, press MINUTE button to
set the alarm minute.
Alarm ON/OFF Se ing
• Hold A ARM SET button, press HOUR button to set
the alarm hour.
• Hold A ARM SET button, press MINUTE button to
set the alarm minute.
• Press the IGHT switch to “Alert” mode. When AC
fails, the ED light turns on automatically. Press the
IGHT switch to “Off” mode to turn off the light.
• Press the RADIO switch to “Alert” mode. When AC
fails, the radio activates automatically. Press the RADIO
switch to “Off” mode to turn off the radio.
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3AUTOMATIC POWER FAILURE
LIGHT A D RADIO OPERATIO
4MA UAL LIGHT OPERATIO
5MA UAL RADIO OPERATIO

Etón warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be
free from defects in material or workmanship for one year
from the date of original purchase. During the warranty peri-
od Etón or an authorized Etón service facility will provide,
free of charge, both parts and labor necessary to correct
defects in material and workmanship. At their option, Etón
may replace a defective unit.
1. Complete and send in the Warranty Registration Card
within ten (10) days of purchase.
2. Call Etón or the nearest authorized service facility, as
soon as possible after discovery of a possible defect.
Have ready:
(a) the model and serial number.
(b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date
of purchase.
(c) a detailed description of the problem, including
details on the electrical connection to associated
equipment and the list of such equipment.
3. Etón will issue a Return Authorization number and the
address to which the unit can be shipped. Ship the unit
in its original container or equivalent, fully insured and
shipping charges prepaid.
7O E YEAR LIMITED WARRA TY
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Specifica ions:
Power: AC120V
Radio:
AM: 520 ~ 1710kHz
FM: 87.5 ~ 108MHz
You may contact the Etón Service Department for additional
information:
[e-mail]
Contact us for a Return Authorization prior to shipping
your unit. Should you want to return your unit for service,
pack the receiver carefully using the original carton or
other suitable container. Write your return address clearly
on the shipping carton and on an enclosed cover letter
describing the service required, symptoms or problems.
Also, include your daytime telephone number and a copy
of your proof of purchase. The receiver will be serviced
under the terms of the Etón imited Warranty and returned
to you.
5PORTABLE RADIO OPERATIO
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6SERVICE I FORMATIO

For service information contact:
E ón Corpora ion
1015 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
U.S.A.
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Correct maintenance, repair, and use are important to obtain
proper performance from this product. Therefore carefully
read the Instruction Manual. This warranty does not apply to
any defect that Etón determines is due to:
1. Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation
of parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality
and specification of the original parts.
2. Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.
3. Accidental or intentional damage.
4. Battery leakage.
All implied warranties, if any, including warranties of mer-
chantability and fitness for a particular purpose, terminate
one (1) year from the date of the original purchase.
The foregoing constitutes Etón entire obligation with respect
to this product, and the original purchaser shall have no
other remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential
damages, losses, or expenses. Some states do not allow limi-
tations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not
allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty give you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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Read these instructions
Keep these instructions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions
Do not use this apparatus near water
Clean only with dry cloth
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacture.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normal-
ly, or has been dropped.
8IMPORTA T SAFETY I STRUCTIO S
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF E ECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF E ECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-
SERVICEAB E PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUA IFIED PERSONNE .
The lightning symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within this product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the product’s case.
The exclamation symbol is intended to
inform you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are included in
the literature accompanying this product.

From the United States: [phone]
From Canada: [phone]
From Everywhere Else: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.etoncorp.com
Etón Corporation
1015 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, California 94303
USA
v. 04-14-04
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