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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 batteries; 3.) From the AC adaptor alone (AC adaptor not included); 4.) From the dynamo crank alone, even with no battery pack installed. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., North American Pacific Time. 1-800-872-2228 from the U.S. 1-800-637-1648 from Canada 1-650-903-3866, worldwide FAX: 650-903-3867 customersvc@etoncorp.com Web Site: Mailing Address: eton Corporation 1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 DO YOU NEED HELP?............................................................. 2 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................3 3 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE FR300...........................................4 4 POWER SOURCES...................................................................5 ABOUT THE BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY....................5 USING DYNAMO POWER.....................................................5 AA BATTERY OPERATION.....................................................6 PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE.................................6 EMERGENCY OPERATION WITH NO POWER SOURCE...........6 USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE AND NI-MH BATTERY CHARGING............................................................7 USING THE FR300 AS A CELL-PHONE CHARGER...................8 5 OPERATION GUIDE.................................................................9 TURNING THE FR300 ON AND OFF.......................................9 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME.....................................................9 TUNING-IN AM/FM OR TV STATIONS....................................9 TUNING IN NOAA WEATHER STATIONS................................9 USING THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS........................................10 USING THE SIREN...............................................................10 USING THE EARPHONE JACK............................................. 10 6 WARRANTY REGISTRATION................................................ 11 7 LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER........... 12 8 SERVICE INFORMATION..................................................... 13 2 3 FR300 OPERATION MANUAL FR300 OPERATION 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. Built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM reception. • Can be operated on three AA size batteries. 4 POWER SOURCES ABOUT THE BUILT-IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERY The built-in rechargeable battery is a nickel-metal-hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack. It is charged by cranking the dynamo rapidly, about two turns per second, resulting in up to 60 minutes of low volume radio play when the battery is fresh. The battery pack is located in the battery compartment and can be replaced once it no longer holds a charge. In North America, replacements can be purchased directly from eton Corporation. The generic specifications are: Ni-MH, 3.6 volt DC, 600 mAh. The replacement’s voltage must be 3.6 volt DC, the milliamp-hour rating may be larger or smaller, e.g. 200 mAh or 800 mAh and the polarity must match red-to-red and black-to black on the plug-in cord. Since these are portable telephone batteries, they are available at many retail stores. USING DYNAMO POWER Turning the dynamo crank charges the built-in Ni-MH battery pack. It can be charged while the radio is playing or turned off, however it does not charge as efficiently when charged while playing, thus reducing playtime. With hand-crank dynamo charging, radio operation time depends on the number of turns and time per turn. With a fresh battery pack, 90 seconds of vigorous cranking, at about 2 turns per second, results in up to 60 minutes of radio play at low volume, without light use. If the light is on while playing the radio, radio playtime is somewhat reduced. 1. Switch the power selector to the OFF position. 2. Turn the dynamo-crank vigorously either clockwise or counterclockwise. 3. To turn the radio on, switch the power selector switch to the center DYNAMO/ADAPTOR position. While charging, the red LED charging light will be on (top left of FR200). 4 5 FR300 OPERATION MANUAL FR300 OPERATION MANUAL POWER SOURCES continued AA BATTERY OPERATION The FR300 is designed to operate on three AA batteries (not included). Best overall performance results with the use of alkaline or lithium AA batteries. Rechargeable AA batteries can also be used, however they must be charged in their own external charger. Lithium AA batteries are more costly and harder ...