Eton FRX2 - Weather Radio Manual

FUNCTION KEYS

1. FM/AM/WB Select Knob
2. Tune Knob
3. Power/Volume Knob
4. Speaker
5. Frequency Window
6. Charging Indicator
7. WB Indicator
8. Tuning Indicator
9. Headphone Jack
10. Mini USB Jack
    (DC-in 5v)
11. USB Port
12. Hand Turbine
13. Flashlight button
14. LED Flashlight
15. Glow in Dark Locator

POWER SOURCES

1. Rechargeable battery pack (included)
2. Direct AC
3. Built-in dynamo

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Solar Charging

1. Put the radio in strong sunlight, the solar panel will store the solar energy into the rechargeable battery pack automatically.
2. When charging, the charging indicator "" will be on.

NOTE:
10-12 hours in the sun will allow about 3 hours of play depending on volume levels.

Turbine Charging

1. Pull out the hand turbine at the back of the unit, then turn. The built-in dynamo will generate electricity and the unit will store the electric energy into the battery pack automatically.
2. When charging, the charging indicator "" will be on.

NOTE:
5 minutes of cranking will result in about 10 minutes of low volume play or 2 hours of flashlight use.

USB/Adaptor Charging

1. Open the rubber cover on the side of the unit. Plug one end of the matching adaptor cable (included) into the AC electronic socket, plug the other end of the adaptor cable into the < mini USB jack >, the electric energy will store into the battery pack automatically.
2. When charging, the charging indicator "" will be on. The battery will be full in about 3 hours.

SMARTPHONE DUMP CHARGING

Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings, we cannot guarantee charging capabilities or usage time.

1. Set POWER/VOLUME control to OFF position.
2. Plug one port of the USB into your cell phone and the other port into < USB Cell Phone Charger > of the unit.
3. Set < FM/FM/WB Select Knob > to CELL position.

NOTE:
For crank-to-cell phone usage estimates, 10 to 15 minutes of cranking may result in 1 or more minutes of talk time. It is important to turn the crank at least 2 revolutions per second, or until you see the green LED above the crank handle turn on. This is an indication that the phone is receiving enough power from the radio. Continue to crank at this rate until you are satisfied that an appropriate level of charge has been received by your cell phone. If you decide to stop cranking for whatever reason, please wait at least 5 seconds before beginning to crank again. Not following these instructions may cause damage to your cell phone for which Etón disclaims any liability and will not be held liable for any actual or consequential damages related to this matter.

USING THE LIGHT

Press the <Light> button and the light will be on.
Press the button again to turn off the light.

TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF

Turn it on with the VOLUME control.
To turn it off, set the VOLUME control.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Set VOLUME control to the desired level.

TUNING IN STATIONS

1. Select your desired band, and then rotate the < Frequency Knob >. The tuning indicator will be on when the antenna receives a strong signal.

GLOW IN DARK LOCATOR

After absorbing light energy, the glow in the dark locator glows up to 8 hours allowing an easy locator.

EARPHONE JACK

Plug in earphones (not included). Sound is heard from both sides in monaural.

• 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.

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 (650) 903-3866 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.
For service outside of North America, please refer to the distributor information included at time of purchase/receipt.

Etón Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
1015 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, California 94303 USA
tel +1 650-903-3866
tel +1 800-872-2228
fax +1 650-903-3867

Etón Canada
1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801
Toronto, Ontario M5E 1W7 Canada
tel +1 416-214-6885
www.etoncorp.com