Eton ZoneGuard+ User manual

Owner’s Manual

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EN English
MEET THE ZONEGUARD
Thank you for purchasing the Etón ZoneGuard. Now that
you’re an official owner, we suggest reading this Owner’s
Manual cover to cover to learn everything you need to
know—from setting up to tuning in.
1Alert Light
2Display
3Select Button
4Power Button
5Alert ON/OFF
6Speaker
7Menu Button
8Alarm ON/OFF
9Snooze Button
10 Memory Location 1-6
1
2
8
10
9
4
5
6
3
7
FRONT

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LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
11 Weatherband Alert Button
12 Weatherband Button
13 AM/FM Button
14 Memory Button
15 DC-in
16 Antenna
17 Battery Compartment
18 Volume +
19 Volume _
WB
Alert
WB
AM/FM
Memory
VOL
+
-
11
12
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17
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19
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SET IT UP
PLUG IT IN
Use the enclosed DC-IN•
5V AC adapter. Plug one
end into the socket on
the back of the radio and
the other into the outlet.
For emergency backup,•
pop in three AA batteries
into the battery
compartment on the back of the ZoneGuard. Be sure to
follow the polarity diagrams.
SET THE CLOCK
Press <• MENU>.
Press <• > or < >. When the hour flashes, press < >
or < > to adjust. (Watch for the AM/PM indicator).
Press <• > or < >. When the minute flashes, press <
> or < > to adjust.
Press <• MENU> twice to confirm and exit.
NOTE: The clock is in 12-hour mode; AM displays in the
morning and PM displays in the afternoon and night.
AA Battery Compartment

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SET THE ALARM
With radio OFF, press <• MENU>, then press < > or < >
to select <SETUP ALARM> mode.
Press <• > or < >. When the hour flashes, press <UP> or
<DOWN>to adjust. (Watch for the AM/PM indicator).
Press <• > or < >. When the minute flashes, press < >
or < > to adjust.
Press <• MENU> twice to confirm and exit.
TURN THE ALARM ON/OFF
Press <• >to turn the alarm on or off.
When the bell appears in the upper left of the display, it•
will beep at the designated time.
Press <• > to turn the alarm off.

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HIT SNOOZE
When the alarm beeps, press <• SNOOZE> to sleep for 5
more minutes.
Alarm automatically resumes after 5 minutes.•
Press <• > to turn the alarm off.
STAY ALERT
The ZoneGuard sends you S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message
Encoding) notifications for your area. When alerts occur,
lights flash, sirens beep and messages are displayed on
the ZoneGuard to make sure everyone’s in the know and
prepared. Follow all the steps below to stay alert.
For a full explanation of S.A.M.E. go to:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrsame.htm
FIND YOUR S.A.M.E. CODE
To receive S.A.M.E. notifications for your area, you’ll first
need to get your six digit code(s).
In the US:
Visit the National Weather Service Website at www.nws.•
noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
Call the National Weather Service Toll-Free Number at•
1-888-NWS-SAME (1-888-697-7263)
In Canada:
Visit Environment Canada’s Meteorological Service•
Website at http://ec.gc.ca/meteo-weather/default.
asp?lang=En&n=1CD5BDF2-1
Call Environment Canada’s Meteorological Service Toll-•
Free Number at 1-877-789-7733 (Canada Only)

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SELECT YOUR COUNTY
ZoneGuard lets you choose which alerts to receive—SINGLE
for one area; MULTIPLE for up to 25 areas; ALL for
everywhere…or in case you don’t know your code.
With radio• OFF, press <MENU>, then press < > or < >
to select <COUNTY – ALL/SINGL/MULTI> mode.
Press <• > or < >, when mode flashes, press < > or
< > to select.
ENTER YOUR CODE
Just a word of warning, you’ll need to work kind of fast on
the instructions below. Sometimes the display will return to
the main menu and you’ll have to start from the beginning.
For a SINGLE code:
With selected mode still flashing, press <• > or < >
to begin.
Press <• > or < > to set first code digit. Press < > or
< > to adjust. Repeat for all other digits.
Press <• MENU> twice to confirm and exit.
For MULTIPLE codes:
With selected mode still flashing, press <• > or < > to
make “01” flash. This is your first county/province code
Press <• > or < > to set first code digit. Press < > or <
> to adjust. Repeat for all other digits.
Press <• > or < > to return to flashing “01”, press <
> or < > to adjust to next county/province code. Press
< > or < > to set first code digit. Press < > or < >
to adjust. Repeat for all other digits. Repeat for all county/
province codes.
Press <• MENU> twice to confirm and exit.

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SET ALERT MODE
Press <• MENU>, then press < > or < > to select
<ALERT – SIREN/VOICE> mode.
[SIREN]: The alarm will beep for about 5 minutes and the
LCD will display the message.
[VOICE]: The alarm will beep for a few seconds and the
LCD will display the message.
Press <• > or < >, when the <SIREN/VOICE> flashes,
press < > or < > to select.
Press <• MENU> twice to confirm and exit.
When the alert sounds:
Press <• ALERT-ON/OFF> to turn off the beep.
Press <• > or < > to read the alert message in the
display. If there is no weather information, the LCD will
display NO-MESSAGE.
KNOW YOUR LIGHTS
When you receive a S.A.M.E. notification, a red, orange
or green light appears on the ZoneGuard, representing a
WARNING, WATCH or ADVISORY alert. The alert message
will simultaneously scroll across the display.
WARNING (Red Light)
A WARNING is issued when a hazardous weather or
hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A WARNING
means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property.
People in the path of the storm need to take protective
action.
WATCH (Orange Light)
A WATCH is used when the risk of a hazardous weather
or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its
occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended
to provide enough lead time so those who need to set
their plans in motion can do so. A WATCH means that
hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan
of action in case a storm threatens and they should listen
for later information and possible warnings especially when
planning travel or outdoor activities.

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ADVISORY (Green Light)
An ADVISORY is issued when a hazardous weather
or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.
ADVISORIES are for less serious conditions than
WARNINGS, that cause significant inconvenience and if
caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may
threaten life or property.
ENABLE/DISABLE S.A.M.E. AUDIO ALERTS
S.A.M.E. provides many types of alerts—from tornados
and hurricanes to flash floods and tsunami warnings.
ZoneGuard gives you the option to selectively enable/
disable the audio (siren/voice) that accompanies these
alerts, with the exception of tornado and hurricane
warnings. Please do so at your own risk/discretion. When
disabled, ZoneGuard will still display alert messages.
With radio• OFF, press <MENU>, then press < > or <
> to select <DEFEAT-SIREN> mode.
Press <• > or < > to see sample message scroll in the
display.
Press <• > or < > to carefully read each alert type,
then press < > or < > to enable or disable. Repeat for
all alert types.
Press <• MENU> twice to confirm and exit.

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GET THE WEATHER
CHOOSE YOUR CHANNEL
ZoneGuard provides weather reports and advisories direct
from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
(NOAA) weather band (WB) channels.
Press• < > to turn radio ON, then press <WB> (on left side).
Press <• > or < > to scroll through NOAA weather
channels 1 – 7. The clearest is your local NOAA channel.
Once your channel is set, you can listen to the weather•
anytime by simply pressing < > to turn radio ON, and
selecting <WB> (on left side).
The 7 NOAA weather channels are on the following
frequencies:
Channel 1 162.400 MHz
o
Channel 2 162.425 MHzo
Channel 3 162.450 MHzo
Channel 4 162.475 MHzo
Channel 5 162.500 MHzo
Channel 6 162.525 MHzo
Channel 7 162.550 MHzo

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SET UP NOAA WEATHER ALERTS
Press• < > to turn radio ON, then press <WB> (on left side).
Press <• WB/ALERT> (on left side). This turns off the
audio and puts ZoneGuard in standby mode, so the radio
will automatically turn back on when an alert message
is received.
TUNE IN TO AM/FMRADIO
Press• < > to turn radio ON, then press <AM/FM> (on
left side).
Adjust volume with <• +/-> (on right side).
Tune stations with <• > or < >. Manually tune with
short press. Auto tune with two-second press.
To store a station, press <• MEMORY> (on left side) and
any of the buttons marked 1 – 6. To retrieve a station,
press one of buttons 1-6.
NOTE: When listening to FM stations, we suggest pulling
up the telescopic antenna for better reception.

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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 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.•
ENVIRONMENT
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.
Please dispose of all types of batteries
per your Government, State or Local rules
and/or regulations. If you are unsure,
please call the appropriate local authority
to find out how to dispose of them safely and help protect
the environment.
SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT
To obtain service for your product, we recommend
first contacting an Etón service representative at
800-872-2228 US, 800-637-1648 Canada or
[phone] 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.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION
To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates,
registration of your product should be completed as soon as
possible after purchase or receipt.
Visit http://www.etoncorp.com/productregistration to
register your product and get warranty information.
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.
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 of North America, please refer
to the distributor information included at time of
purchase/receipt.

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ES Español
CONOZCA EL ZONEGUARD
Gracias por adquirir el ZoneGuard Etón. Ahora, que usted
es un propietario oficial, le recomendamos leer este
manual del usuario de tapa a tapa para para aprender todo
lo que necesita saber, desde la configuración hasta la
sintonización.
1Luz de Alerta
2Pantalla
3Botón de Selección
4Botón de Encendido
5Alerta ON/OFF (Encendido/
Apagado)
6Altavoz
7Botón Menú
8Alarma ON/OFF
(Encendido/Apagado)
9Botón de Repetición
10 Localización de Memoria
1-6
1
2
8
10
9
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5
6
3
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FRENTE

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LADO IZQUIERDO LATERAL DERECHO
11 Botón de Alerta de Banda
Meteorológica
12 Botón de Banda Meteorológica
13 Botón AM/FM
14 Botón de memoria
15 Entrada CC
16 Antena
17 Compartimento de Batería
18 Volumen +
19 Volumen -
WB
Alert
WB
AM/FM
Memory
VOL
+
-
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12
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CONFIGURACIÓN
CONEXIÓN
Use el adaptador DC-IN•
5V de CA (corriente
alterna) incluido.
Enchufe un extremo en
el conector de la parte
posterior de la radio y el
otro en la toma.
Para casos de•
emergencia, coloque tres pilas AA en el compartimiento
de la batería ubicado en la parte posterior del ZoneGuard.
CONFIGURE EL RELOJ
Presione <• MENU>.
Presione <• > o < >. ). Cuando la hora parpadea,
presione < > o < >para ajustar. (Observe el indicador
de AM / PM).
Presione <• > o < >. Cuando los minutos parpadeen,
presione < > o < > para ajustar.
Presione <• MENU> dos veces para confirmar y salir.
NOTA: El reloj está en modo 12-horas; AM se visualizará
durante la mañana y PM se visualizará durante la
tarde y la noche.
AA Battery Compartment

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CONFIGURE LA ALARMA
Con la radio OFF , presione <• MENU>, luego presione <
> o < >para seleccionar el modo <SETUP ALARM>.
Presione <• > o < >. Cuando la hora parpadee, presione
< > o < > para ajustar. (Observe el indicador de AM
/ PM).
Presione <• > o < >. Cuando los minutos parpadeen,
presione < > o < > para ajustar.
Presione <• MENU> dos veces para confirmar y salir.
ACTIVAR LA ALARMA ON/OFF (APAGADO/
ENCENDIDO)
Presione <• > para activar o desactivar la alarma.
Cuando la campana aparezca in el lado izquierdo superior•
de la pantalla, ésta emitirá un pitido en el horario
designado.
Presione <• > para desactivar la alarma.

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PRESIONAR LA FUNCION DE REPETICIÓN
Cuando suene la alarma, presione <• SNOOZE> (FUNCION
DE REPETICIÓN) para que se apague por 5 minutos más.
La alarma se reanuda automáticamente después de 5•
minutos.
Presione <• > para desactivar la alarma.
MANTENGASE ALERTA
El ZoneGuard le envía notificaciones de su área S.A.M.E.
(Codificación de mensaje de área específica). Cuando ocurra
un alerta, la luz parpadeará, la sirena sonará y los mensajes
aparecerán en el ZoneGuard para asegurarse de que todo el
mundo está al tanto y preparado. Siga todos los pasos para
mantenerse alerta.
Para obtener una explicación completa de
S.A.M.E. ir a:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrsame.htm
ENCUENTRE SU CODIGO S.A.M.E.
Para recibir notificaciones de su área S.A.M.E. (Codificación
de mensaje de área específica), necesitará obtener un código
de 6 dígitos.
En USA:
Visite el sitio web del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional en•
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htmCall the National
Weather Service Toll-Free Number at 1-888-NWS-SAME
(1-888-697-7263)
En Canadá:
Visite el sitio web del Servicio Meteorológico y•
medioambiente de Canadá. http://ec.gc.ca/meteo-
weather/default.asp?lang=En&n=1CD5BDF2-1
Llame al número de llamada gratuita del Servicio•
Meteorológico y Medioambiente de Canadá 1-877-789-
7733 (Solamente Canadá)

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SELECCIONE SU CONDADO
ZoneGuard le permite elegir qué alertas recibir —SINGLE
(ÚNICA) para un área; MULTIPLE (MÚLTIPLES) para hasta 25
áreas; ALL (TODAS) para todas las zonas… o en caso de que
Ud. no conozca su código.
Con la radio en• OFF (APAGADA), presione <MENU>, luego
presione < > o < > para elegir el modo <COUNTY –
ALL/SINGL/MULTI>.
Presione <• > o < >, cuando el modo parpadee, presione
< > o < > para seleccionar.
INGRESE SU CÓDIGO
Sólo una advertencia, usted necesitará realizar las
instrucciones dadas más abajo en forma rápida. A veces
la pantalla regresará al menú principal y deberá comenzar
desde el principio nuevamente.
Para un código ÚNICO:
Con el modo seleccionado aun parpadeando presione <• >
o < > para comenzar.
Presione <• > o < >para configurar el primer dígito del
código. Presione < > o< > para ajustar. Repita para
todos los demás códigos.
Presione <• MENU> dos veces para confirmar y salir.

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Para un código MÚLTIPLE:
Con el modo seleccionado aun parpadeando presione•
< > o < > para hacer que “01” parpadee. Ese es su primer
código de condado/provincia.
Presione <• > o < > para ajustar el primer digito del
código. Presione <UP> (arriba) o <DOWN> (abajo) para
ajustar. Repetir para el resto de los números.
Presione <• > o < > para que “01” vuelva a parpadear,
presione <UP> (arriba) o <DOWN> (abajo) para seleccionar el
siguiente código de condado/provincia. Presione < > o <
> para ajustar el primer digito del código. Presione
< > o < > para ajustar.
Repetir para el resto de los dígitos. Repetir para todos los•
códigos de condado/provincia.
Presione <• MENU> dos veces para confirmar y salir.
CONFIGURACIÓN MODO ALERTA
Presione <• MENU>, luego presione < > o < > para
seleccionar el modo <ALERT – SIREN/VOICE> (ALERTA-
SIRENA/VOZ).
[• SIREN] (SIRENA): la alarma hará un pitido por unos 5
minutos y la pantalla LCD mostrará el mensaje.
[• VOICE] (VOZ): la alarma hará un pitido por unos segundos
y la pantalla LCD mostrará el mensaje.
Presione <• > o < >, cuando <SIREN/VOICE> (SIRENA/
VOZ) parpadee, presione < > o < > para seleccionar.
Presione <• MENU> dos veces para confirmar y salir.
Cuando la alerta suene:
Presione <• ALERT-ON/OFF> (ALERTA-ENCENDIDO/
APAGADO) para apagar el pitido.
Presione <• > o < > para leer el mensaje de alerta en
la pantalla. Si no hay información de clima, la pantalla LCD
mostrará: NO-MESSAGE (NO HAY MENSAJE).
CONOZCA SUS LUCES
Cuando reciba una notificación S.A.M.E., una luz roja, naranja
o verde aparecerá en su ZoneGuard, representando una
alerta de WARNING (ADVERTENCIA), WATCH (OBSERVAR)
o ADVISORY (AVISO). El mensaje de alerta se desplazará
simultáneamente por la pantalla.
WARNING (ADVERTENCIA) (Luz Roja)
Una advertencia se emite cuando un tiempo peligroso o
evento hidrológico está ocurriendo, es inminente o probable.