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G5 OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS DO YOU NEED HELP? Contact Us. Etón Corporation 1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA. 1-800-872-2228 (U.S.); 1-800-637-1648 (Canada); 650-903-3866 (worldwide); M-F, 8:30-4:30, Pacific Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com. WARNING • Do not submerge or expose for extended period to water. • Only operate within specified temperature range (0 °C to 40 °C). • Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or object have fallen into the apparatus.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL 1 WHAT THE G5 INCLUDES 2 FEATURES • AC adapter • Stereo earphones • External wire antenna • Carrying pouch • Carrying strap (attached) • Owner’s manual • M-Stereo, AM and Full-Shortwave Coverage (1711-29999 KHz). • PLL Dual Conversion AM/SW Circuitry With SSB. • 700 Programmable Memory Presets. • FM Station Auto Tuning Storage (ATS). • Alpha-Numeric Four Character Memory Bank Labeling. • Tunes Via Auto-Scan, Manual-Scan, Direct Key-in Entry and Tuning Knob.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL 3 DIAGRAMS RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE T TUNING KNOB – SW NARROW/ WIDE HEADPHONES SW NAR. WIDE DX/LOCAL + NEWS MUSIC EXT. ANTENNA TUNE – FINE + 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. CHECK BUTTON ERASE BUTTON STORE BUTTON BATTERY COMPARTMENT (REAR) SPEAKER SUPPORT STAND (REAR) ALARM 1 ALARM 2 ALARM 3 ALARM 4 LCD DISPLAY CHARGE ANT 14. 15. 16. 17.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL 4 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED continued INSTALLING BATTERIES in an explosion causing injury. When the G5 is not being used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid leakage. Damage caused by battery acid leakage is not covered by this product’s warranty. If the batteries leak, don’t throw them away and immediately contact the manufacturer of the batteries to inquire about their battery leakage warranty program.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL GETTING STARTED continued GETTING STARTED continued IMPORTANT AC ADAPTER/CHARGER INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS It is normal for the AC adapter/charger to feel warm during use. 2. Connect the AC adapter/charger, first to the wall outlet, then to the G5. When the AC adapter/charger is connected, the G5 automatically switches to the AC adapter/charger’s power and installed batteries are not used. 4.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL GETTING STARTED continued 5 BASIC RADIO OPERATION BATTERY CHARGING NOTES AND CAUTIONS BEFORE USING THE G5 • Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries! • Alarm settings and action are function while charging. Assure that it is powered with the AC adapter or batteries. Assure that it is unlocked. See lock button instructions below. Place the DX/LOCAL switch (46), on the left side of the G5, to the DX position.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued 2. Within 3 seconds, use the tuning knob (40) to select the sleep time (in minutes) of your choice. 3. Within 3 seconds, press the PAGE/TIME button (4) when finished. To adjust the volume with the numeric keypad: 1. Use the numeric keypad (9) to enter the desired volume level (0-31). 2. Within 3 seconds, press either the + or – VOL button.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued When listening to FM or shortwave, fully extend the telescopic antenna (44). It need not be extended when listening to AM stations (the AM antenna is located inside the G5). In North America, the FM band extends from 87.5-108 mHz. In other parts of the world, it may extend from 87-108.1 or from 76-108.1.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (9) Use this method when the desired frequency of a radio station is known. AM and SW frequencies are entered in kilohertz (KHz), e.g. 810 KHz or 9475 KHz.; FM frequencies are entered in megahertz (MHz), e.g. 102.9 MHz, ignoring the decimal point. To enter a frequency: 1. Use the numeric buttons (9) to enter the frequency. 2.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued G5 SHORTWAVE COVERAGE AND TUNING SUGGESTIONS The G5 has continuous frequency coverage from 150 to 29999 kilohertz (kHz). This includes Longwave (150-519 kHz), Medium Wave (the AM broadcast band (520-1710 kHz) and Shortwave (171129999 kHz). To go to a specific shortwave frequency, use the directfrequency-entry tuning method.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued 6 CLOCK AND ALARM FEATURES USING THE G5’S SSB (SINGLE SIDE BAND) FEATURE (8) NOTE: Turn off the G5 to set clock and alarm functions. Setting clock SSB enables listening to shortwave signals using the single-sideband mode. This mode is used for a variety of signals including amateur radio and other two-way communications, Morse code, weather-fax transmissions and other encoded signals often referred to as ‘utility’ signals.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL CLOCK AND ALARM FEATURES continued CLOCK AND ALARM FEATURES continued TIME ZONE ABBREVIATION LIST To view other time zones: This allows viewing other time zones without changing the home time zone.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL CLOCK AND ALARM FEATURES continued 7 WORKING WITH MEMORY 3. Press the PAGE/TIME button (4). The G5 has 700 memories (also called presets), arranged in 100 pages, with each page holding 7 memories. Buttons F1-7 represent memory locations. 4. Use the tuning knob to set the minutes. 5. Press the PAGE/TIME button. 6. Use the tuning knob to set the wake-up volume. STORING STATIONS INTO MEMORY 7. Press the PAGE/TIME button. 8. Use the tuning knob to set the wake-up alarm’s play minutes.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL WORKING WITH MEMORY continued WORKING WITH MEMORY continued 2. Use the buttons to select the desired memory page. 2. Press or hold down the CHECK button (14) and turn the tuning knob (40) to select the desired page. 3. Press the EDIT button (7) until ‘_’ appears in the display (about 3 seconds). 4. Use the tuning knob to select the desired number or letter. 5. Press the PAGE/TIME button to select the next ‘_’. 3.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL WORKING WITH MEMORY continued 8 USING THE LIGHT 3. While holding down the ERASE button (15), press the F1-7 button that you wish to erase. Note that the box surrounding the memory location disappears. The light illuminates the display and buttons. There are three light modes. 4. Release the ERASE button. Normal Mode: Pressing any button activates the light. The light automatically turns off after 15 seconds.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL 11 MUSIC/WIDE AND NEWS/NARROW SWITCH (41) 14 REAR FOLDING STAND (19) Note the wide/narrow diagram in the display (36). Pull the folding stand from the rear of the G5, allowing viewing at a comfortable angle. (see below) AM/FM – The MUSIC/WIDE position creates a ‘brighter’ music sound. The NEWS/NARROW position creates a less ‘bright’ sound. AERIAL Shortwave – The MUSIC/WIDE position creates the best audio fidelity.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL 16 INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE continued SW BANDS, SSB AND OTHER SHORTWAVE HELP NEED HELP? CONTACT US. WHAT ARE SHORTWAVE BANDS? Eton Corporation 1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto, CA 94030 USA U.S. States: 1-800-872-2228 Canada: 1-800-637-1648 Worldwide: 650-903-3866 www.etoncorp.com Hours of Operation: M-F, 8:30-4, Pacific Time.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE continued INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE continued SIMPLIFIED SHORTWAVE BAND CHART SOME BASIC RULES OF THUMB The table below shows the bands used for shortwave broadcasting. For more detailed band information enter ‘shortwave broadcast band allocations’ at an Internet search site. • In general, the bands with frequencies below 13 mHz (13000 kHz) are better at night and the bands with frequencies above 13 mHz (13000 kHz) are best during the day.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE continued INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE continued GETTING CLOSE TO A WINDOW 1000 watts. The amateur radio operators are easiest to find, Best results are experienced when using an outdoor shortwave antenna such as a dipole. Getting close to a window may substantially improve reception. Shortwave signals penetrate single-level wood frame buildings easiest, while concrete and brick buildings, multi-story and metal roofed structures often block signals.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE continued INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE continued MARITIME SW FREQUENCY RANGES (USUALLY USB) Popular Communications: A publication of CQ Communications, Inc. 25 Newbridge Road, Hicksville, NY 11801-2953, USA. Telephone: 516-681-2922. www.popular-communications.com.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL 17 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING continued RESET PROCEDURE STATIONS ARE RECEIVED TOO WEAK Perform a reset if the solutions outlined below don’t resolve the issue. The RESET button (3) is the small hole on the front right of the G5. To perform a reset, assure that fresh batteries are in the G5 or power it with its AC adapter. Turn the G5 off and poke a paper clip into the hole. • Assure that the ANTENNA GAIN switch is set to the DX position. WILL NOT TURN ON 1.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL 18 SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION continued You may contact Eton Corporation Service Department for additional information or assistance by calling toll-free Monday through Friday, 8:30am -4:00pm Pacific Standard Time: (2) Call Etón or the nearest authorized service facility, as soon as possible after discovery of a possible defect. Have ready: (a) the model and serial number. (b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date of purchase.
G5 OPERATION MANUAL SERVICE INFORMATION continued not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty give you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For service information contact: Eton Corporation 1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto, CA 94303 U.S.A.
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