Eton FR-300 User manual

American Red Cross FR300 by Etón
AM/FM Radio with NOAA, TV VHF, Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger
Owner’s Manual
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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, Pacific 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 specified 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 finish.
• Unplug and disconnect external antennas during lightning storms.
• Do not remove cover [or back].
• Refer servicing to qualified 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.
ENVIRONMENT

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INITIAL SETUP
1. Open the compartment; it slides downward with firm pressure
at center of hinge.
2. Connect the battery pack.
POWER SOURCES
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.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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.
AA BATTERY OPERATION
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.
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USING AN AC ADAPTER (not included)
Once plugged in, the AC adapter acts as a charger, charging the
internal 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.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS WITH NO
POWER SOURCE
1. Set BATTERY/DYNAMO-ADAPTER/OFF switch to DYNAMO/
ADAPTOR.
2. While continually turning the dynamo crank, the radio, lights
and siren functions will work.
CELL PHONE CRANK CHARGING
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.
1. Set BATTERY/DYNAMO-ADAPTER/OFF switch to OFF position.

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TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF
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 POWER switch to OFF.
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Set VOLUME knob to desired level.
TUNING-IN STATIONS
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 ‘fine tuning’.
CELL PHONE CRANK CHARGING continued
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.

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TO RECEIVE WEATHER ALERTS
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.
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LIGHTS
Set the LIGHT/OFF/FLASH switch to the FLASH or LIGHT position.
SIREN
Set the SIREN/OFF/ALERT switch to the SIREN position.
EARPHONE JACK
Plug in earphones (not included).
WEATHER FREQUENCIES
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

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IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
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.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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.
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AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS
Output 4.5 volt DC; negative polarity; 100 milliampere; plug tip
outer diameter 3.4mm, inner diameter 1.3mm. AC adapter use
automatically 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.
BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATIONS
Ni-MH; 3.6 volt DC; 450 mAh.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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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SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT
To obtain service for your product, we recommend first contact-
ing an Etón service representative at 1-800-872-2228 US, 1-800-
637-1648 Canada, [phone] 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
service representative determines that warranty service is needed,
a return authorization will be issued and instructions for shipment
to an authorized warranty repair facility. Do not ship your radio
back without obtaining the return
authorization number.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION continued
3. Mail your registration card or information to following ad-
dress; include your name, full mailing address, phone number,
email address, model purchased, date purchased, retail vendor
name:
Etón Corporation
1015 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA

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SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT continued
NON-WARRANTY – If your product is no longer under
warranty and requires service our technical staff will refer you
to the nearest repair facility that will be able to best handle the
repair.
For service outside North America, please refer to the distributor
information included at time of purchase/receipt.
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