Eton Grundig G5 User manual

G5 AM/FM STEREO/
MW.SW.LW DUAL CONVERSION
OWNER’S MANUAL
Grundig Radio Line By  www.etoncorp.com

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want you to thoroughly enjoy the use of this product. To take ad-
vantage of its many excellent and unique features, we urge you to
carefully read the owner’s manual. If you need help while learning
its operation, please contact us, using the methods below.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT THE G5 INCLUDES.....................................................................
G5 FEATURES........................................................................................
DIAGRAMS...........................................................................................
GETTING STARTED................................................................................
• INSTALLING BATTERIES AND BATTERY INFORMATION........................
• AC ADAPTER INFORMATION..............................................................
• CHARGING NI-MH BATTERIES IN THE G5...........................................
BASIC RADIO OPERATION...................................................................
• BEFORE USING THE E5; TURNING THE E5 ON/OFF;
USING THE SLEEP TIMER FEATURE....................................................
• USING THE LOCK FEATURE..............................................................
• VOLUME CONTROLS........................................................................
• USING THE DX/LOCAL SWITCH.........................................................
• SELECTING FM, AM AND SHORTWAVE (SW)....................................
• LISTENING IN FM STEREO...................................................................
• SETTING UP AM AND FM OUTSIDE OF NORTH AMERICA.................
• TUNING IN STATIONS.......................................................................
• BUTTONS...................................................................................
• TUNING KNOB.................................................................................
• DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY.............................................................
• AUTO-SCAN TUNING.......................................................................
• SHORTWAVE WITH THE G5..............................................................
• SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR........................................................
CLOCK AND TIMER FEATURES............................................................
• SETTING THE CLOCK........................................................................
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• SETTING/ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING THE ALARMS ......................
WORKING WITH MEMORY................................................................
• STORING STATIONS INTO MEMORY...............................................
• LABELING MEMORY PAGES............................................................
• ACCESSING WHAT IS STORED IN MEMORY....................................
• CHECKING MEMORY CAPACITY.....................................................
• CHECKING PAGES AND MEMORIES................................................
• USING THE PAGE COPY/PASTE FUNCTION......................................
• ERASING MEMORY.........................................................................
• USING THE ATS MEMORY FEATURE.............................................
USING THE LIGHT..............................................................................
USING THE EXTERNAL SHORTWAVE ANTENNA SOCKET....................
STEREO/MONO BUTTON...................................................................
MUSIC/WIDE AND NEWS/NARROW SWITCH.....................................
LINE OUT SOCKET..............................................................................
USING EARPHONES...........................................................................
REAR FOLDING STAND......................................................................
RESET BUTTON..................................................................................
INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE......................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION.........................................
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2 WHAT THE G5 INCLUDES
• AC adapter
• Stereo earphones
• External wire antenna
• Carrying pouch
• Carrying strap (attached)
• Owner’s manual
Note: In the instructions below, numbers in parenthesis (), cor-
respond to the numbered diagrams.
• M-Stereo, AM and Full-Shortwave Coverage (1711-29999 KHz).
• PLL Dual Conversion AM/SW Circuitry With SSB.
• 700 Programmable Memory Presets.
• FM Station Auto Tuning Storage (ATS).
• Alpha-Numeric Four Character Memory Bank Labeling.
• Tunes Via Auto-Scan, Manual-Scan, Direct Key-in Entry and
Tuning Knob.
• Selectable 9/10 kHz AM Tuning Steps.
• Clock, Sleep Timer and Four Programmable Timers (for alarm
or wake-up).
• Weekday Setting.
• World Time Zone Selection.
• Shortwave Narrow/Wide Bandwidth Selection.
• AM/FM News/Music Tone Selection.
• Stereo Earphone Socket.
• Stereo Line-Out Socket.
• Socket For External Shortwave Antenna.
• Display Light.
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POWER / SLEEP
HOLD
RESET
PAGE/TIME
VOL+/VOL-
AUTO SCAN
EDIT/BACKLIGHT SWITCH
MONO/STEREO/SSB INDICATOR
0-9 NUMBER BUTTON
METER BAND
AM BAND
FM BAND
TIME-ZONE BUTTON
CHECK BUTTON
ERASE BUTTON
STORE BUTTON
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
(REAR)
SPEAKER
SUPPORT STAND (REAR)
ALARM 1
ALARM 2
ALARM 3
ALARM 4
LCD DISPLAY
CHARGE
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• Button Lock Feature.
• Included: Owner’s Manual, One-Year Warranty, AC Adapter/
Charger and Protective Case.
• Internally Recharges Ni-MH Batteries.
• Dimensions: 6-5/8”W x 4-1/8”H x 1-1/8”D (167 x 105 x 27 mm).
• Weight: 12.2 oz. (346 g).
4 DIAGRAMS
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JOG DIAL WHEEL: Turn the jog dial wheel, combine with other
button can adjust time, frequency, volume and memory operations.
RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE
LCD DISPLAY
Jog Dial Wheel
SSB Fine Knob
Line Out
Telescopic Antenna
External Antenna Jack
LOCAL/DX Switch
Earphone Jack
External Power Jack
SLEEP
LOCK
ALARM INDICATOR
INFORMATION AREA
AM/FM
USB
WEEKDAYS/STATION AREA
FREQUENCY
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KHz
WIDE/NARROW
SIGNAL STRENGTH
STEREO/MONO
CHARGE INDICATOR
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
The hinged battery compartment (17) is located on the back of the
G5. To open it, apply thumb pressure to the ribbed, down pointing
triangle and slide it about 1/8 inch (about 3 mm) towards the bottom
of the radio, then pull up. Install 4 AA batteries, observing the battery
polarity diagrams inside the compartment. When not using recharge-
able AA batteries, use alkaline or lithium batteries. Lithium AA batter-
ies yield the longest play-time.
BATTERY STRENGTH INDICATOR
The battery strength indicator appears in the upper right side of the
LCD display (24). When batteries are fresh or fully charged, it appears
solid black. As batteries wear down, the segments become clear from
right to left.
CAUTION! - PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE
To avoid battery acid leakage, only use high quality alkaline, lithium
or rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries. Never use old batteries
and never intermix old with new or different brands or types of
batteries, as this may cause damage to the radio and may result
in an explosion causing injury. When the G5 is not being used for a
long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid leakage. Damage
caused by battery acid leakage is not covered by this product’s war-
ranty. If the batteries leak, don’t throw them away and immediately
contact the manufacturer of the batteries to inquire about their
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battery leakage warranty program.
CAUTION! Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!
MORE IMPORTANT BATTERY USE INFORMATION
• When using batteries for long periods of time, disconnect the AC
adapter/charger.
• Do not attempt recharging non-rechargeable batteries. Only
recharge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
• Replace or recharge batteries when the sound becomes weak and
distorted or the power indicator indicates depleted.
• Stations stored in memory are permanently stored. However, when
power is removed or batteries deplete, the clock reverts to the
default 0:00 setting.
• The clock time will not be lost if batteries are replaced quickly –
within 3 minutes of removal.
POWERING THE G5 WITH THE INCLUDED
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
To power the G5 with the included AC Adapter/Charger, first plug
it into an AC wall outlet (also called ‘mains’), then plug the tip into
the 6V socket (48) on the lower left side of the G5. Remove any
non-rechargeable batteries from the G5 while using the included AC
Adapter/Charger.
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IMPORTANT AC ADAPTER/CHARGER INFORMATION
AND PRECAUTIONS
It is normal for the AC adapter/charger to feel warm during use.
When the AC adapter/charger is connected, the G5 automatically
switches to the AC adapter/charger’s power and installed batteries are
not used.
Disconnect the AC adapter/charger from the power outlet if it is not
being used.
Remove the batteries when using the AC adapter/charger for long
periods of time.
Use only the included AC adapter/charger or one specifically sug-
gested by Etón Corporation.
The backlight will remain illuminated when using the AC adapter/char-
ger.
CHARGING Ni-MH BATTERIES IN THE G5
With its included AC adapter/charger connected, the G5 internally
recharges 4 Ni-MH (nickel-metal-hydride) rechargeable batteries. Note
that the G5 can still play while the batteries are charging and the
alarm functions will work.
CAUTION! Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!
To charge batteries:
1. Install 4 NI-MH batteries, observing the polarity diagram inside the
battery compartment.
2. Connect the AC adapter/charger, first to the wall outlet, then to
the G5.
3. Assure that the G5 is turned off.
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4. Press the F7 button (25) for about 3 seconds, or until CHG (39)
appears in the upper right of the display and the charging hours
appear in the display.
5. Use the tuning knob (40) to select the charging time in hours
(00-23). See chart below. Press the PAGE/TIME button (4) when
finished. Note in the display that the battery symbol’s segments
continuously activate from left to right during charging. Battery
charging terminates once the set charge time has been reached.
BATTERY CHARGING TIME CHART
The charging times in the chart are based on the following formula:
Charging hours = battery capacity (in milliamp hours) / 100mA (the
charging current).
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Ni-MH BATTERY
CAPACITY (in mAH)
CHARGING TIME
(hours)
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1500
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BATTERY CHARGING NOTES AND CAUTIONS
• Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!
• The G5 can be played while charging.
• Alarm settings and action are function while charging.
• The AC adapter/charger will not charge the batteries unless the G5
is set to charge mode.
• For improved life of rechargeable batteries, do not repeatedly
charge fully charged batteries.
• When using new rechargeable batteries or ones that have not been
in use for a lengthy period of time, charge them fully, then use them
until they are fully exhausted. Repeat this cycle several more times to
condition the batteries.
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• At some point in their life cycle, all rechargeable batteries lose their
ability to charge. When this occurs, it may be all four batteries at
once, or only one of them. When this occurs, replace them all, not
one at a time. Never mix old rechargeable batteries with new and
always start with four, fresh, new Ni-MH batteries.
CAUTION! Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!
BEFORE USING THE G5
Assure that it is powered with the AC adapter or batteries.
Assure that it is unlocked. See lock button instructions below.
Place the DX/LOCAL switch (46), on the left side of the G5, to the DX
position.
TURNING THE G5 ON AND OFF
The G5 is turned on and off with a quick, short press of the POWER/
SLEEP button (1).
USING THE SLEEP TIMER FEATURE
The sleep timer feature enables the G5 to play for a specified
number of minutes (00-99), then shut off. The sleep timer feature can
be activated and programmed with the G5 turned on or off. Note
that in sleep mode, the radio plays and the sleep symbol (26) appears
in the display. There are two methods to activate and program the
sleep timer. With either method, the sleep symbol (26) appears in the
display after the sleep time is set.
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USING THE LOCK FEATURE (2)
With the G5 turned off, the lock feature prevents unwanted turn-on.
When it is turned on, the lock feature prevents unwanted frequency
changes. The lock feature also serves as an audio-mute.
G5 TURNED OFF
Giving the LOCK button (2) a short press causes the lock symbol (27)
to appear in the display and the on/off button does not work. Deacti-
vate it with a longer press of about 2 seconds.
G5 TURNED ON
Giving the LOCK button (2) a short press disables only the tuning knob
(40). Note that the lock symbol (27) does not appear in the display.
Giving it another short press causes the lock symbol to appear and
disables all buttons. Deactivate it with a longer press
of about 2 seconds.
VOLUME CONTROL
The volume control buttons (5) are labeled +-/VOL. To increase the
volume, push the ‘+’ button. To decrease the volume, push the ‘–‘
button. The G5’s volume is divided into levels, 0-31. When adjust-
ing volume, the corresponding level number appears in the display.
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Method 1
1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired time (00-99 minutes).
2. Within 3 seconds press the SLEEP button (1). The G5 turns on and
plays for the specified time.
Method 2
1. Press the SLEEP button for about 3 seconds or until the sleep
symbol (26) appears in the display and the G5 turns on.
2. Within 3 seconds, use the tuning knob (40) to select the sleep time
(in minutes) of your choice.
3. Within 3 seconds, press the PAGE/TIME button (4) when finished.

Volume can be adjusted with the G5 turned on or off. Volume can
also be adjusted using the numeric keypad (9).
To adjust the volume with the numeric keypad:
1. Use the numeric keypad (9) to enter the desired volume level
(0-31).
2. Within 3 seconds, press either the + or – VOL button.
USING THE DX/LOCAL SWITCH (46)
The DX/LOCAL switch is located on the left side of the G5 and is
labeled DX/LO. Use DX as the default setting. This gives the G5
maximum sensitivity to signals. If strong stations seem distorted, then
use the local setting (labeled LO). This switch does not function in FM
mode.
SELECTING FM, AM and SHORTWAVE (SW)
Turn on the G5. To select AM press the AM BAND button (11), for FM
press the ‘FM BAND’ button (12) and for shortwave sequentially press
the ‘METERBAND’ button (10) until the shortwave band of your choice
is selected. The last used frequency is automatically displayed. The
most popular shortwave bands can also be accessed with the F1-F7
buttons (F1=49m, F2=41m, F3=31m, F4=25m, F5=22m, F6=19m and
F7=16m).
See more specific information about the G5 and shortwave under the
heading SHORTWAVE WITH THE E5.
SHORTWAVE NOTE: If you’re completely new to shortwave or need
a ‘refresher’, see the special shortwave section toward the end of this
manual.
The frequency digits (33) appear in the lower center portion of the
display. AM and FM is for listening to local stations, while shortwave
brings in stations from around the world.
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When listening to FM or shortwave, fully extend the telescopic an-
tenna (44). It need not be extended when listening to AM stations (the
AM antenna is located inside the G5).
LISTENING IN FM STEREO
FM stereo can be heard when using earphones/headphones (47) or
when routing the audio to a stereo amplification device from the ‘LINE
OUT’ socket (43). To hear FM in stereo, press the ‘ST/MONO’ button
(8) while tuned to a FM station. Note that ‘STEREO’ appears in the
display (38) when the stereo mode is selected.
SETTING UP AM AND FM OUTSIDE OF NORTH AMERICA
NOTE: The G5 is factory set-up for use in North America. To use the
G5 in North America (U.S. or Canada), no changes are needed.
In North America, AM stations are spaced by 10 KHz and the AM
band extends from 520 kHz to 1710 kHz. In most other world areas,
they are spaced by 9 KHz and the band extends from 522-1710 kHz.
Follow these steps to select the 9 kHz AM spacing for outside of North
America:
1. Turn off the G5.
2. Press the F5 button for about 3 seconds, or until ‘9’ or ‘10’ flashes
in the display.
3. Release the button and give it a quick, short press to toggle to the
other setting.
4. When finished, press the ‘PAGE/TIME’ button (4) twice.
In North America, the FM band extends from 87.5-108 mHz. In other
parts of the world, it may extend from 87-108.1 or from 76-108.1. To
select the correct range for your region follow these steps:
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1. Turn off the G5.
2. Press the F5 button for about 3 seconds, or until ‘9’ or ‘10’
flashes in the display.
3. Release the button and give the PAGE/TIME button (4) a quick,
short press.
4. Sequentially press the F5 button until the beginning FM
frequency of your area appears.
5. Give the PAGE/TIME button (4) a quick, short press.
TUNING IN STATIONS
Described below are four methods of tuning-in stations: Buttons
(6), Tuning-Knob (40), Direct Frequency Entry (9) and Auto-Scan (6).
BUTTONS (6)
Quick, short, sequential presses of the buttons enables tuning up
or down frequency (33)(34)(35). All normal tuning for AM, FM and
shortwave stations can be performed with the buttons. The tuning
steps used are 9 or 10 kHz in the AM band, 5 kHz in the shortwave
bands and 100 kHz in the FM band.
TUNING KNOB (40)
The tuning steps are 1 kHz in AM/SW and 25 kHz FM.
DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (9)
Use this method when the desired frequency of a radio station is
known. AM and SW frequencies are entered in kilohertz (KHz), e.g.
810 KHz or 9475 KHz.; FM frequencies are entered in megahertz
(MHz), e.g. 102.9 MHz, ignoring the decimal point.
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To enter a frequency:
1. Use the numeric buttons (9) to enter the frequency.
2. Within 3 seconds, press the AM ‘enter’ button (10) if it’s an AM or
SW frequency, or the FM ‘enter’ button (12) for FM frequencies.
Here’s an example for an AM station at 810 kHz (For FM, ignore the
decimal point and use the FM enter button (12)):
1. Press 8 1 0.
2. Within 3 seconds, press the AM enter button (10).
NOTE: Regardless of what type of station is currently tuned (AM,
FM or SW), direct frequency entry can be used to enter any type of
frequency.
AUTO-SCAN TUNING (6)
Auto-scan tuning starts by pressing either the (up frequency) or
(down frequency) button for about 2 seconds. The G5 has 3
selectable auto-scan modes: STOP, ATS or D-5. These are described
below. Tuning steps are 100 kHz FM, 9/10 kHz AM and 5 kHz SW.
Auto scan tuning remains in the selected band, AM, FM or shortwave
meter band.
STOP: Auto-scanning stops on the next encountered station.
D-5: Auto-scanning stops for 5 seconds on each next encountered
station, then moves on.
ATS: (Auto Tuning Storage): Auto-scanning automatically stores the
strongest FM local stations This feature is describe more thoroughly in
a later section of the manual titled USING THE ATS MEMORY FEATURE.
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To select an auto-scan mode:
1. Hold down the F6 button for about 2 seconds, then release. Note
that the last chosen mode flashes in the screen.
2. While the mode flashes, perform quick, short presses of the F6
button to select alternate modes.
SHORTWAVE WITH THE E5
SHORTWAVE NOTE: If you’re completely new to shortwave or need
a ‘refresher’, see the special shortwave section toward the end of this
manual.
There are two ways to select shortwave.
1. Sequentially press the ‘METERBAND’ button (10) until the short
wave band of your choice is selected.
2. The seven most popular shortwave bands can also be accessed
with the F1-F7 buttons (F1=49m, F2=41m, F3=31m, F4=25m,
F5=22m, F6=19m and F7=16m). In each method, the last used
frequency is automatically displayed. To tune-in shortwave stations,
use the tuning methods described earlier. Below is a band chart
showing the G5’s shortwave coverage.
G5 SHORTWAVE COVERAGE AND TUNING SUGGESTIONS
The G5 has continuous frequency coverage from 150 to 29999
kilohertz (kHz). This includes Longwave (150-519 kHz), Medium Wave
(the AM broadcast band (520-1710 kHz) and Shortwave (1711-29999
kHz). To go to a specific shortwave frequency, use the direct-frequen-
cy-entry tuning method. When searching for shortwave stations in
an international broadcast band, use manual tuning, the tuning knob
(40) or auto tuning. Direct-frequency- entry, manual tuning and use of
the tuning knob enable tuning anywhere in the shortwave spectrum.
Auto-tuning scans only within the designated frequency limits of
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SW BAND
(meters)
E5 FREQ. RANGE
(kilohertz)
120m
90m
75m
60m
49m
41m
31m
25m
22m
19m
16m
13m
11m
2300-2495
3200-3400
3900-4000
4700-5100
5700-6500
6800-7700
9200-10000
11400-12200
13500-13900
15000-15800
17450-17950
21400-21900
25650-26150
G5 Auto-Tuning Chart
USING THE G5’s SSB (Single Side Band) FEATURE (8)
SSB enables listening to shortwave signals using the single-sideband
mode. This mode is used for a variety of signals including amateur
radio and other two-way communications, Morse code, weather-
fax transmissions and other encoded signals often referred to as
‘utility’ signals. To use SSB, turn on the SSB circuit by pressing the
SSB button. Note that SSB appears in the display (31). Tune to the
shortwave frequency of your choice. Use the tuning knob to coarse-
tune the SSB signal, then fine-tune with the –FINE+ knob (42). This
SSB circuit allows tuning of both upper and lower sideband signals.
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shortwave international bands. With auto-tuning, after one band
has been scanned, tuning resumes in the next band (see auto-tuning
band chart, below).