Eton FR250 User manual

FR250
Self-Powered AM/FM/Shortwave Radio with
Flashlight, Siren and Cell Phone Charger
OWNER’S MANUAL

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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 specied 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 qualied 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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DIAGRAMS
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1. Light
2. Dial
3. Tuning Control
4. Band Selector
5. Power Battery-Dynamio/Adaptor-Off
6. Siren/ON/OFF
7. Volume
8. SW Band Selector
9. Light/OFF/Flash
10. Speaker
11. Crank
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Light
OFF
DYNAMO
ADAPTOR
BATTERY
OFF
SirenFlashLight OFF
FM AM
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2
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7
V
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RECYCLE POWER
Cell Phone Charger
Radio
Emergency
FM 88 91 95 99 102 105 108 MHz
AM 530 600 700 900 1100 1400 1710 kHz
SW1 5.85___5.95_____6.10___6.25____6.40
SW2 6.90___7.00____7.15____7.30____7.45
SW3 9.30____9.45____9.65___9.90____10.05
SW4 11.40__11.55___11.75___12.00__12.10
SW5 13.30___13.40___13.55___13.75_13.90
SW6 15.00___15.10___15.30___15.55___15.75
SW7 17.45___17.60___17.75__17.95___18.10
MHz
AM/FM/SW1-7 WORLD RECEIVER
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AM 530 - 1710 kHz
FM 88 - 108 MHz
SW1 5.95 - 17.90 MHz
OPEN
EAR.
DC IN 5V
Phone Charger
SW
SW
VOLUME
SIREN/OFF
BATTERY
DYNAMO/ADAPTER
OFF
BAND SELECTOR
TUNING
CONTROL
DIAL
LIGHT
CRANK
SPEAKER
LIGHT/OFF/FLASH
SW BAND SELECTOR
REAR SOCKETS
BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER
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DIAGRAMS continued
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1. Battery Compartment Cover
2. Earphone Jack
3. AC Adapter Jack
4. Cell Phone Charger Jack
Light
OFF
DYNAMO
ADAPTOR
BATTERY
OFF
SirenFlashLight OFF
FM AM
1
2
3
4
5
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7
V
O
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RECYCLE POWER
Cell Phone Charger
Radio
Emergency
FM 88 91 95 99 102 105 108 MHz
AM 530 600 700 900 1100 1400 1710 kHz
SW1 5.85___5.95_____6.10___6.25____6.40
SW2 6.90___7.00____7.15____7.30____7.45
SW3 9.30____9.45____9.65___9.90____10.05
SW4 11.40__11.55___11.75___12.00__12.10
SW5 13.30___13.40___13.55___13.75_13.90
SW6 15.00___15.10___15.30___15.55___15.75
SW7 17.45___17.60___17.75__17.95___18.10
MHz
AM/FM/SW1-7 WORLD RECEIVER
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AM 530 - 1710 kHz
FM 88 - 108 MHz
SW1 5.95 - 17.90 MHz
OPEN
EAR.
DC IN 5V
Phone Charger
SW
SW
VOLUME
SIREN/OFF
BATTERY
DYNAMO/ADAPTER
OFF
BAND SELECTOR
TUNING
CONTROL
DIAL
LIGHT
CRANK
SPEAKER
LIGHT/OFF/FLASH
SW BAND SELECTOR
REAR SOCKETS
BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER
1
2
3
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INITIAL SETUP
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1. Open the battery 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 power selector switch to the BATTERY position.
POWER SOURCES
AA BATTERY OPERATION
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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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.
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 power selector switch to DYNAMO/ADAPTOR.
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.
1. Set power selector switch to OFF position.
2. Plug the cell phone charging cord into the Phone Charge socket.
3. Select the correct charging tip for your phone.
4. Plug charging tip into the charging cord and into the phone’s
charging socket.
5. Rotate the dynamo crank.
EMERGENCY OPERATION WITH NO
POWER SOURCE
CELL PHONE CRANK CHARGING
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Turn it on with the POWER 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 selector switch to OFF.
Set VOLUME knob to desired level.
1. Select AM, FM or SW with the band selector switch. When
using SW, select the desired shortwave band with the 8-position
SW band selector knob (SW 1-8). For FM and SW, fully extend the
telescopic antenna.
2. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME knob.
3. Tune stations with the TUNING knob.
Shortwave stations can be from thousands of miles away, usually
in other countries. To learn about shortwave, visit our web site or
search the Internet. The books shown below are excellent.
PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO
Published by International Broadcasting Services (IBS); IBS North
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TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
TUNING-IN STATIONS
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SHORTWAVE RECEPTION

America, Box 300, Penn’s Park PA 18943. Phone: [phone].
www.passband.com.
WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK
Published in the USA by Watson-Guptill Publications, 770 Broadway,
7th Floor, New York, NY 10003-9595. www.watsonguptill.com.
Set the LIGHT/OFF/FLASH switch to the FLASH or LIGHT position.
Set the SIREN/OFF switch to the SIREN position.
Plug in earphones (not included).
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
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SHORTWAVE RECEPTION continued
LIGHTS AND SIREN
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BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATIONS
EARPHONE JACK
AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS

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AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS continued
greater than 100 milliampere is used, disconnect the rechargeable
battery pack.
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.
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
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION