Eton G1000A Operating instructions

Et n Corporation
www.etoncorp.com 2795 08/03

G1000A AM/FM/S ortwave radio
operation manual

HOW TO USE YOUR
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G1000A AM/ M/Shortwave Radio
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Thank you for purchasing the G1000A AM/ M/SW Radio.
This owner’s manual is conveniently divided into two sections,
BASIC OPERATION and INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE.
Both sections are important. If you are new to shortwave
listening, the INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE section will
give you all the information that you need to enjoy
broadcasts from around the world.
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EATURES .................................................................... 4
CONTROL LOCATIONS .................................................. 5
BASIC OPERATION 6
BATTERIES ................................................................. 6
POWER ON/OFF, VOLUME 6
LISTENING TO FM 6
LISTEN TO AM OR SW1-8 6
ANTENNA 6
AC ADAPTOR ............................................................. 7
SETTING THE CLOCK 7
SETTING THE ALARM 7
SWITCHING THE ALARM ON/OFF ............................... 8
LIGHT 8
SLEEP FUNCTION ...................................................... 9
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 10
INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE 10
WHAT ARE BANDS?.................................................. 11
DAY BANDS/NIGHT BANDS .......................................12
DAYTIME LISTENING ................................................ 13
EVENING/NIGHT LISTENING ..................................... 14
HOW TO IDENTIFY WHAT YOU’RE LISTENING TO AND
HOW TO FIND .......................................................... 15
STATIONS THAT YOU WANT TO HEAR 15
SERVICE IN ORMATION 15
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................... 16
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MAJOR EATURES O THE ETÓN G1000A
• AM, FM-stereo and 8 shortwave bands (49, 41, 31, 25, 22,
19, 16 and 13 meters).
• Analog tuning with digital frequency readout.
• Clock, alarm and sleep timer (1- 119 minutes).
• Digital display shows frequency, time, sleep time and
symbols for sleep timer and alarm activation.
• Rotary volume control.
• Earphone socket.
• DC socket for AC adaptor use (AC adaptor not included).
• Telescopic antenna for FM and SW reception.
• Internal ferrite bar antenna for AM (MW) reception.
• Operates on 2 AA batteries or AC adaptor (AC adaptor
not included).
F E A T U R E S
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C O N T R O L L O C A T I O N S
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1. Antenna
2. Stand (rear)
3. Display
4. Tune LED
5. FM ST. LED
6. Tuning Knob
7. Hour
8. Minute
9. Light
10. Sleep
11. Power on/off
12. Band Indicator
13. Band Selector
14. Time Set
15. Alarm Set
16. Alarm on/off
17. Battery Compartment (rear)
18. Hand Strap
19. DC Jack
20. Earphone Jack
21. Volume Knob

1. BATTERIES
Remove the battery compartment cover by pushing it in
the direction of the arrow. Install two ‘AA’ batteries
according to the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked next to
the compartment. For easy removal, place the batteries on
top of the lift-out ribbon.
2. POWER ON/O , VOLUME
Turn the radio on by switching the power on/off switch
(11). Use the volume knob (21) to adjust the volume.
3. LISTENING TO M
Select the FM band by using the band selector switch (13).
Use the tuning knob (6) to tune the radio to the desired
frequency. When a strong signal is found, the TUNE
indicator will light. If you are using an earphone to listen
to FM stereo, the FM ST. LED (5) will light. Note that the
frequency of the station appears in the display (3).
4. LISTEN TO AM or SW1-8
Select the desired band, AM or SW 1-8, by using the band
selector switch (13). Turn the tuning knob (6) to the
desired frequency which appears in the display (3) or just
tune around and listen for stations. Note that MW appears
in the display when AM is selected. That’s because the AM
band is called MW (for medium wave) in some parts of the
world. SW appears in the display when SW 1-8 is selected.
5. ANTENNA
A. For AM (MW) the radio uses an internal, directional,
ferrite bar antenna. Rotate the radio for best reception.
B. For FM/SW, fully extend the telescopic antenna (1). For
FM, rotate it for best reception.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N
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6. AC ADAPTOR (not included)
The G1000A can be used with an AC adaptor that supplies
an output of 3 volts DC, negative polarity (center tip set to
negative), capable of supplying 100 milliamperes or
greater current. Plug tip diameters 3.4 millimeters outer;
1.3 millimeter inner.
7. SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock displays time in 12 hour, AM/PM format.
While keeping the TIME SET button (14) pressed, set the
correct hour and minutes with the HOUR (7) and MINUTE
(8) buttons. They can be pressed with quick, short presses
to advance slowly or they can be kept pressed down to
advance rapidly. When finished, release the TIME SET
button.
8. SETTING THE ALARM
While keeping the AL.SET button (15) pressed, set the
correct wake-up hour and minutes with the HOUR (7) and
MINUTE (8)
buttons. They
can be pressed
with quick,
short presses to
advance slowly
or they can be
kept pressed
down to advance
rapidly. When
finished, release
the AL.SET
button.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N
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hour minute
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9. SWITCHING THE ALARM ON/O (ACTIVATING/
DEACTIVATING THE ALARM)
Press the AL.ON/OFF (16) button. The alarm activation
symbol appears in the upper right corner of the LCD
and looks like a loudspeaker. When the loudspeaker symbol
appears in the display, the alarm is activated. When the
loudspeaker symbol
is not in the display,
the alarm is
deactivated.
When the activated
alarm turns the radio
on, it can be turned
off by pressing the
AL.ON/OFF button.
This will cause the
loudspeaker symbol
to disappear from
the display.
10. LIGHT
The LIGHT button (9)
causes the display to
be illuminated. It will
turn off automatically
after about 10 seconds.
Note that using the
light feature decreases
battery life.
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B A S I C O P E R A T I O N
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11. SLEEP UNCTION
The sleep function enables the radio to play for a
specified time before automatically shutting off (from
1 hour 59 minutes to just one minute).
1. With the radio turned off, press and do not release the
SLEEP (10) button. This turns the radio on and 59 minutes
appears in the
display. This also
activates the sleep
timer activation
symbol in the
upper right corner
of the LCD. This
symbol looks like
a little bed with a
person lying in it.
2. If 59 minutes is
OK for your needs,
release the SLEEP
button at this
point. If not,
proceed to the
next step.
3. While continuing to keep the SLEEP button pressed, use
the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to adjust the sleep time
for your needs. When finished, release the SLEEP button.
While it is playing in sleep mode, it can be turned off by
pressing the SLEEP button. The sleep timer activation symbol
will disappear from the display.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N
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10
hour minute
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PRECAUTIONS
Do not use any abrasive powder to clean the cabinet. Wipe
it with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap and water
solution. Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust or mechanical shock.
If the sound becomes low or distorted, replace the batteries
with new. Do not use old and new batteries together and
never intermix different brands or types of batteries. If the
set is not used for a long time, remove the batteries to
prevent to possible battery acid leakage.
Shortwave enables you to hear stations from around the
world. Now that you have a shortwave radio, no doubt you’ll
want to hear worldwide stations right away. If you’re new to
shortwave, please take some time to learn the basics outlined
below. To successfully listen to shortwave stations you must
know how to find them. They are found in the shortwave
‘bands’. If you’re an experienced shortwave listener, you’ll
already know what bands are and how to use them, but if
you’re new, you’ll need to learn about bands first. After that,
you will have excellent success. Please read on.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N
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WHAT ARE BANDS? TO ULLY ENJOY SHORTWAVE
LISTENING, THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CONCEPT
TO LEARN RIGHT AWAY.
If you have ever listened to AM or FM radio, then you already
know what a band is. The AM band is a frequency range
stretching form 530 to 1600 kilohertz, the FM band is 88-108
megahertz. A band is simply a frequency range where stations
are located. When you look for stations in these ‘bands’, you
simply tune around with the tuning knob until you find a
station you like. Shortwave is similar and the shortwave bands
have names like 25 meters, 31 meters, 49 meters, etc. These
are abbreviated 25m, 31m and 49m. Just like in AM and FM
radio, one simply gets into the shortwave band and tunes
around, looking for stations.
For example, the 19 meter shortwave band encompasses the
frequency range of 15.1 to 15.6 megahertz. Below is a list of
the shortwave bands used for international shortwave broad-
casts and their corresponding frequency ranges, as found in
the Etón model G1000A.
IMPORTANT NOTE The Etón G1000A shows shortwave fre-
quencies in megahertz, abbreviated MHz. Since shortwave
broadcast schedules usually show frequency in kilohertz, the
chart below shows both. Remember, the same frequency can
be stated in either megahertz or kilohertz, just as the same
distances can be expressed in either meters or kilometers,
feet or miles.
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BAND MEGAHERTZ KILOHERTZ (KHz) G1000A’s
(MHz) (as in most broadcast) switch
(as on the G1000A) setting
49 meters 5.950-6.20 MHz 5950- 6200 KHz SW1
41 meters 7.10-7.60 MHz 7100- 7600 KHz SW2
31 meters 9.20-9.90 MHz 9500- 9900 KHz SW3
25 meters 11.600-12.200 MHz 11600-12100 KHz SW4
22 meters 13.570-13.870 MHz 13570-13870 KHz SW5
19 meters 15.10-15.80 MHz 15100-15800 KHz SW6
16 meters 17.480-17.90 MHz 17480-17900 KHz SW7
13 meters 21.450-21.850 MHz 21450-21850 KHz SW8
DAY BANDS / NIGHT BANDS – THE DI ERENCE IS
VERY IMPORTANT
Because shortwave signals depend on such factors as the sun,
the ionosphere and interaction with the earth itself, signals
cannot be heard on all bands throughout the day. Some
bands are best during the daylight hours, and some are
best at night. Here are some good ‘rules of thumb’.
• In general, the bands with frequencies below 13000 KHz
are better at night and the bands with frequencies above
13000 KHz are best during the day. This guideline is not
‘cast in concrete’ but is a useful general rule of thumb.
•Around sunrise and sunset, both the day and night
bands might be good, sometimes exceptionally
good.
• In the summer time, the day bands often are good into the
early night.
• While most shortwave stations are found within the
frequency limits of these defined bands, some are found
outside of them. It pays to take the time to tune in-between
bands too.
• These guidelines can be used worldwide and are not
dependent on location.
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Listed below are the characteristics of the major shortwave
bands. Follow these guidelines for best listening results.
DAYTIME LISTENING
Shortwave listening is generally at its poorest during the day-
light hours of about two hours after sunrise until about two
hours before sunset. The major reason for this is that the
broadcasters are not transmitting to your area at this time,
assuming that we are all either at work or at school and are
not able to listen during the day. If you want to try daytime
listening, use the guidelines below.
DAY
BANDS CHARACTERISTICS
13meters Results vary. Worth trying. Sometimes
extremely good around sunrise and sunset.
16meters Similar to 19m.
19meters The best overall daytime band. May also be
good at night in the summer months.
Sometimes extremely good around sunrise
and sunset. Sometimes good at night in the
summer.
22meters Similar to 19m.
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I N T R O D U C T I O N T O S H O R T W A V E
EVENING/NIGHT LISTENING
This is the best time to listen, because the broadcasters are
deliberately transmitting to your area. These bands may be
extremely good around sunset and sunrise too.
NIGHT
BANDS CHARACTERISTICS
25meters Similar to 31m.
31meters Good all night, everywhere. Often extremely
good at sunrise and sunset. Good results
often start about an hour before sunset.
41meters Similar to 49m, but not as many stations.
49meters The best overall night band.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Getting close to a window may substan-
tially improve your reception. The construction materials of
some buildings simply do not let signals in very well. Signals
penetrate wood frame buildings easiest, while concrete and
brick buildings usually block signals. If you are in a building
with one or more stories above you, signals can also be
impaired in strength. In such a situation, situate the radio as
close to a window as possible while listening. Holding the
radio while close to a window may also improve reception.
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I N T R O D U C T I O N T O S H O R T W A V E
HOW TO IDENTI Y WHAT YOU’RE LISTENING TO AND
HOW TO IND STATIONS THAT YOU WANT TO HEAR
For this, you’ll need to use a shortwave directory.
SHORTWAVE DIRECTORY We recommend the use of a
comprehensive shortwave directory, especially if you want
to hear specific countries or to identify the station you’re
listening to. Such a directory will alphabetically list the
countries broadcasting on shortwave, showing their
language, target area, broadcast time and frequency that
is used. The best shortwave directory is PASSPORT TO
WORLD BAND RADIO, available in major bookstores.
Published by International Broadcasting Services, Ltd.,
Box 300, Penn's Park, Pennsylvania 18943. This
publication has separate chapters for English and
non-English broadcasts, titled World-Wide Broadcasts
In English and Voices From Home.
You may contact Etón Service Department for additional
information or assistance by calling
European Division:
Telephone [phone] or Telefax [phone]
Head Office:
Telephone [phone] or Telefax 1 [phone]
Should you want to return your unit for service, pack the
receiver carefully using the original carton or other suitable
container. Call for a Return Authorization Number prior to
shipping your unit. 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 product will be serviced under the terms of the
Etón Limited Warranty and returned to you.
S E R V I C E I N F O R M A T I O N
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O N E Y E A R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y
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 period 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.
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.
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O N E Y E A R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y
(2) Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.
(3) Accidental or intentional damage.
(4) Battery leakage.
All implied warranties, if any, including warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, terminate
one (1) year from the date of the original purchase.
The foregoing constitutes Etón’s 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 limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the
exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential
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.
For service information contact
Etón Corporation
European Division
World Wide Business Centres,
Leopoldstr. 236
D-80807 Muenchen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
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