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FR300
AM/FM Radio with NOAA, TV VHF,
Flashlight, and Cell Phone Charger
OWNER’S MANUAL
www.etoncorp.com
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL re_inventing radio DO YOU NEED HELP? Thank you for purchasing the FR300 AM/FM/NOAA-WEATHER/ VHF- TV radio – a perfect ‘emergency’ radio, a great radio for daily use and a portable cell phone charger when other charging methods are out of reach. Its unique design allows it to be powered from a variety of sources: 1.) From the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adaptor (AC adaptor not included); 2.) From 3 AA batt
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 DO YOU NEED HELP?...................................................................................................................1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................. 2 3 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE FR300...................................................................................3 4 POWER SOUCES.............................................................
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL 3 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE FR300 • AM, FM, NOAA WEATHER BAND, VHF-TV • Built-in power generator recharges the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery and cell phone batteries. • Charge via cranking or optional AC adaptor. • 2 1/2 Inch Diameter Spe • Emergency light. • Siren. • Fine tuning control. • DC Jack. • Earphone jack – 3.5mm stereo earphone socket. • Phone charger output jack 3.5mm. • Rotatable telescopic antenna for FM, NOAA and TV
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL 4 POWER SOURCES continued ABOUT THE BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY The included rechargeable battery pack is located in the battery compartment and is charged by cranking the dynamo rapidly. When it no longer holds a charge, replacements can be purchased directly from Eton Corporation. It is specified as 3.6 VDC, 600 mAh, nickel- metal-hydride (Ni-MH). USING DYNAMO POWER Turning the dynamo crank charges the built-in Ni-MH battery pack. It can be charged with the FR300 t
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL 4 POWER SOURCES continued following the battery polarity diagrams imprinted on the underside of the cover. Remove the cover by simultaneously pressing on the indentation labeled OPEN and pulling it. To play the FR300 on its AA batteries, turn the radio on by setting the power selector switch to the BATTERY position. Note: When an AC adaptor is in use, the AA batteries are automati- cally switched off and may be left in. PREVENTING BATTERY ACID
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL 4 POWER SOURCES continued left of FR200). For proper operation, the AC adaptor/charger must meet the specifications described below. AC ADAPTER/CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS Output of 4.5 volt DC; negative polarity; 200 milliamperes current capability; plug tip outer diameter of 3.4 millimeter, inner diameter of 1.3 millimeter. To power the FR300 with an AC adaptor/charger, plug it in and set the power selector switch to the DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position. IMPORTANT NOTE: If using
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL 4 POWER SOURCES continued METHOD 2 – AC adaptor/charger (not included). 1. Slide the power selector switch to the OFF position. 2. Attach the cell phone to the FR300 with the cell phone extension wire and correct plug tip for your phone. 3. Plug in the AC adaptor/charger to its socket on the radio. 5 OPERATION GUIDE TURNING THE FR300 ON AND OFF Turn it on by selecting a power source of your choice as described above and by setting the power se
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL 5 OPERATION GUIDE continued Its web site is http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/. NOAA broadcasts are heard in many, but not all, communities in the United States. The broadcasts are normally 24 hours per day. The same channels are used in Canada by Environment Canada, http://www.ec.gc.ca/. To receive the broadcasts, the radio must be within range of the broadcast site. Since these broadcasts take place on VHF, line-of- site channels, the actual range varies, depending upon t
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL 6 WARRANTY REGISTRATION To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates, registration of your Etón or Grundig product should be complete as soon as possible after purchase or receipt. To register your radio, please select one of the following methods: 1) Register by visiting our Product Registration website at Include your name, full mailing http://www.etoncorp.com address, phone number, model purchased, date purchased, retail 2) Call o
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL 7 LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER This Etón or Grundig brand product, as supplied and distributed by Etón Corporation (Etón) is warranted by Etón against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following limited warranty period: ONE (1) YEAR PARTS AND LABOR This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased through an authorized Etón retailer and does not include transportation, insta
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL 7 LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER continued which the product was not intended; failures or problems which are caused by products or equipment not supplied by Etón; accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature; incorrect line voltage, fluctuations or surges; damage caused by improper or faulty installation (including batteries, which may create an acid leak with irreversible ci
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FR300 OWNER’S MANUAL re_inventing radio www.etoncorp.com 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 Europe/Lextronix Germany Rosenstrasse 2 D-10178 Berlin, Germany tel +49 [0]30 243102142 Etón Canada 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801 Toronto, Ontario M5E 1W7 Canada tel + 1 416-214-6885 v. 01-04-06
