Eton Mini User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MINI
Super Compact AM/FM Shortwave Radio with
Digital Display

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Features:
1Power
2Display
3Alarm
4Time
5Lock Button
6Hour
7Minute
8Speaker
9Tune Dial
10 DC Jack
11 Volume Dial
12 Telescopic Antenna
13 Band Switch
14 Earphone Jack
15 Battery
Compartment’s
Cover
MEET THE MINI
Thank you for purchasing the Etón MINI. We want
you to thoroughly enjoy the use of this product.
To take advantage of its many excellent and
unique features, we urge you to carefully read the
user’s manual.
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BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment’s cover by
pushing the cover toward the bottom of the
product.
2. Install two ‘AAA’ batteries (not included)
according to the polarity diagram.
3. Turn on the unit.
PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE:
To minimize the possibility of battery acid
leakage, only use high quality alkaline, lithium
or rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries.
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.
If the sound becomes low or distorted, replace
with new batteries. Prior to long term radio
storage, remove the batteries to prevent possible
battery leakage.
ADAPTER
The MINI’s AC adapter’s is rated at 3 Volts.
1. Plug one port of the adaptor into the AC
socket and plug the other port into the DC
jack.
2. Turn on the unit.

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Note: The MINI will not charge batteries when powered via an AC
adapter.
POWER ON / OFF
1. Install the batteries.
2. Press the <POWER> button shortly to turn on
the unit.
3. The word “on” will appear on the display.
4. After turning on the unit, press the <POWER>
button shortly again to turn off the unit.
LOCK FUNCTION
Push the <LOCK> switch in the upper right corner
of the unit down to lock (disable)all of the buttons
for the MINI.
SETTING THE TIME
1. Install the batteries.
2. With the radio off, hold down the <TIME>
button. At the same time, press the <HOUR>
button shortly to set the hour, press the <MIN>
button shortly to set the minute. After settings,
release the <TIME> button to nish setting.
SETTING THE ALARM FUNCTION
Set the Alarm Time
1. Install the batteries.
2. Hold <ALARM> button down, the alarm time
which was set last time and “ALARM” indicator

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appears in the display, at the same time, press
<HOUR> shortly to set the hour and press
<MIN> shortly to set the minute. After setting,
release <ALARM> button and the unit will
save the settings automatically.
Activate the Alarm Function
1. After setting the alarm time, select the band.
2. Press <ALARM> button shortly, the “ALARM”
indicator appears and the alarm function is
activated.
3. When reach the alarm time, the unit will turn
on automatically and play the program which
you selected.
Deactivate the Alarm Function
Press <ALARM> button shortly once, if the
“ALARM” indicator disappears from the display,
the alarm function is canceled.
ADJUST THE VOLUME
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Rotate the <Volume>dial to adjust the volume.
SELECT THE BAND
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Push the <BAND> switch to select FM/AM/
SW1/SW2.

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NOTES: When selecting the FM band, “FM” appears in the display; when
selecting the AM (MW) band, “MW” appears in the display; when selecting
the SW1/SW2 band, “SW” appears in the display.
TUNING IN STATIONS
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Adjust the volume.
3. Select the band.
4. For best reception of FM and SW programs:
5. Extend the telescopic antenna fully, position
the radio close to a window, adjust the
<TUNE>dial to the desired frequency and
rotate the antenna for best reception.
When listening to AM (MW):
The radio uses an internal, directional, ferrite
bar antenna for AM (MW). Please adjust the
<TUNE>dial to the desired frequency and rotate
the entire radio for the best reception.
NOTE: When listening to AM (MW) you need not extend the telescopic
antenna.
LISTENING TO SHORTWAVE
Shortwave allows listening to stations from
around the world. During the day, frequencies
above 13 MHz provide the best reception. At
night, frequencies below 13 MHz provide the best

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reception. To learn more use a search site on the
Internet or refer tothe two books below:
PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO
Published by International Broadcasting Services
(IBS); IBS North 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.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not expose the radio to sunlight, leave it
close to a heat source, or leave it in a place with
excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Do not expose the radio to rain or a humid
environment.
• Do not change or modify the radio.
• Remove the batteries if the radio is not to be
used for a long time. Otherwise, there may be
battery acid leakage and/or corrosion. Battery
acid leakage and the damage caused by leaked
batteries are not covered by this warranty.

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USING EARPHONES
• Please do not use earphones at a high volume
and do not use it for extended periods of time.
• Please turn off the radio before sleeping.
• Please do not use the earphones while driving or
riding/walking across a road.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Frequency Range:
FM: 87 - 108 MHz
MW: 520 - 1710 KHz
SW1: 5.90 - 10.00 MHz
SW2: 11.65 - 18.00 MHz
2. Noise Limit Sensitivity:
FM ≤ 10μV
MW ≤ 1mv/m
SW ≤ 30μV
3. Signal Selection ≥ 40dB
4. Power Supply
Batteries: 2xAAA Size (2x1.5V)
DC: 3V
5. Speaker: D45mm 16Ω 0.25W
6. Earphones: D3.5mm
7. Dimensions: 70 x 110 x 14 mm
8. Weight: Approx 92g (excl. Batteries)

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NEED HELP? CONTACT US.
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, 8:00AM-4:30PM, Pacic 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 specied temperature
range (0 °C to 40 °C).
• Unplug or remove batteries 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.
• Do not remove cover [or back].
• Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.