Eton G5 owner manual Troubleshooting

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G5 OWNER’S MANUAL

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WILL NOT TURN ON

1.Assure that the LOCK feature is not engaged.

2.Assure that the radio has power (batteries installed or AC adapter plugged in).

3.Assure that batteries are inserted with correct polarity

4.Assure that the batteries are not depleted

5.If using an AC adapter, assure that it is plugged into the household outlet (mains socket) and into the G5’s DC socket. Also, assure that the AC adapter is of the correct DC voltage output and polarity and that its plug-tip is of the correct inner and outer diameter.

SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY WHILE PLAYING DURING BATTERY USE

This is caused by depleted batteries. Replace them.

SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY WHILE BEING MOVED DURING AC ADAPTER USE

This is usually caused by a broken wire or loose connection in the AC adapter’s cord or if the AC adapter’s plug-tip is of the wrong diameter.

OPERATES ERRATICALLY

Perform a RESET, as described in the section titled RESET PROCEDURE. STATIONS ARE RECEIVED TOO WEAK

•Assure that the ANTENNA GAIN switch is set to the DX position.

•Assure that the telescopic antenna is pulled up all the way for FM and Shortwave reception.

•When listening to AM stations, swivel the radio. The AM internal ferrite bar antenna is highly directional.

THERE IS NO SOUND FROM THE SPEAKER (18)

Assure that earphones/headphones are not plugged in and that the volume control is turned up.

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Contents G5 AM/FM STEREO/ MW.SW.LW Dual Conversion Page Do YOU Need HELP? Table of Contents Table of Contents What the G5 Includes FeaturesDiagrams FeaturesRight Side Left Side DiagramsInstalling Batteries Battery Strength IndicatorGetting Started More Important Battery USE Information Powering the G5 with the Included AC ADAPTER/CHARGERGetting Started Charging Ni-MH Batteries in the G5 Important AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Information and PrecautionsBattery Charging Notes and Cautions Battery Charging Time ChartTurning the G5 on and OFF Before Using the G5Using the Sleep Timer Feature Basic Radio OperationMethod Using the Lock FeatureVolume Control Basic Radio OperationSelecting FM, AM and Shortwave SW Using the DX/LOCAL SwitchListening in FM Stereo Direct Frequency Entry Tuning in StationsTuning Knob ButtonsAUTO-SCAN Tuning Shortwave with the E5 Basic Radio OperationUsing the G5’s SSB Single Side Band Feature G5 Auto-Tuning ChartClock and Alarm Features Signal Strength IndicatorSetting the Clock Clock and Alarm Features Setting the Clock and WeekdayTime Zone Abbreviation List Setting the Alarms 1 Through 4 Clock and Alarm FeaturesACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING the Alarms Working with Memory Storing Stations Into MemoryLabeling Memory Pages Checking Pages and Memories Accessing What is Stored Into MemoryWorking with Memory Checking Memory CapacityErasing Memory Using the page COPY/PASTE FunctionUsing the ATS Memory Feature Deleting ALL Memory ContentsSTEREO/MONO Button Using the LightLINE-OUT Socket Rear Folding Stand Reset ButtonWhat is SHORTWAVE? Introduction to ShortwaveWhat are Shortwave BANDS? Introduction to Shortwave Simplified Shortwave Band ChartSome Basic Rules of Thumb Introduction to ShortwaveShortwave Time Stations Getting Close to a WindowShortwave Antennas Amateur Radio Shortwave Bands m=meters Introduction to Single Sideband SSBAeronautical SW Frequency Ranges usually USB Maritime SW Frequency Ranges usually USBFinding Shortwave Antennas Shortwave Directories TroubleshootingReset Procedure Shortwave MagazinesTroubleshooting Warranty and Service Information ONE Year Limited Warranty Warranty and Service InformationWarranty and Service Information continue Etón Corporation Etón Europe/Lextronix GermanyEtón Canada

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