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Eton G1000A How To Use Manual

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

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  • Page 1 Et n Corporation www.etoncorp.com 2795 08/03...
  • Page 2 G1000A AM/FM/Shortwave radio operation manual...
  • Page 3 HOW TO USE YOUR G1000A AM/FM/Shortwave Radio DO YOU NEED HELP? We have tried to make these instructions easy to follow. Please read them carefully. You may contact Etón Service Department for additional information or assistance by calling: European Division:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E C O N T E N T S Thank you for purchasing the G1000A AM/FM/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...

  • Page 5: Features

    F E A T U R E S MAJOR FEATURES OF 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).

  • Page 6: Control Locations

    C O N T R O L L O C A T I O N S 1. Antenna 12. Band Indicator 2. Stand (rear) 13. Band Selector 3. Display 14. Time Set 15. Alarm Set 4. Tune LED 5. FM ST. LED 16.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    B A S I C O P E R A T I O N 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.

  • Page 8: Ac Adaptor

    O P E R A T I O N 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.

  • Page 9: Switching The Alarm On/Off

    B A S I C O P E R A T I O N 9. SWITCHING THE ALARM ON/OFF (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.

  • Page 10: Sleep Function

    B A S I C O P E R A T I O N 11. SLEEP FUNCTION 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.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    B A S I C O P E R A T I O N 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.

  • Page 12: What Are Bands

    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.

  • Page 13: Day Bands/Night Bands

    BAND MEGAHERTZ KILOHERTZ (KHz) G1000A’s switch MHz) (as in most broadcast) setting (as on the G1000A) 49 meters 5.950-6.20 MHz 5950- 6200 KHz 41 meters 7.10-7.60 MHz 7100- 7600 KHz 31 meters 9.20-9.90 MHz 9500- 9900 KHz 25 meters 11.600-12.200 MHz 11600-12100 KHz SW4 22 meters 13.570-13.870 MHz 13570-13870 KHz SW5...

  • Page 14: Daytime Listening

    I N T R O D U C T I O N S H O R T W A V E 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.

  • Page 15: Evening/Night Listening

    I N T R O D U C T I O N 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.

  • Page 16: How To Identify What You're Listening To And How To Find

    I N T R O D U C T I O N S H O R T W A V E HOW TO IDENTIFY WHAT YOU’RE LISTENING TO AND HOW TO FIND 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...

  • Page 17: One Year Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 18 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.

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