Eton AM/FM Radio Alarm Clock Using the Backlight, Using the Reset, Using the Snooze Feature

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S350DL OPERATION MANUAL

13 ALARM CLOCK

14USING THE BACKLIGHT

SETTING, ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING (ALARM CLOCK)

The S350DL includes a programmable turn-on timer, which allows it to turn on at preset times, like an alarm clock. With the radio powered on or off, hold down the ALARM button for about three seconds or until the time digits start flashing, then release it. While they are still flashing press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to set the turn-on time, then immediately press the AL ARM button. If the ALARM button is not pressed, the turn-on time will automatically be set at the time you selected after 5 seconds.

USING THE SNOOZE FEATURE

When the timer activates and turns the radio on, the timer activation symbol appears flashing the display. While it is flashing, press/release SNOOZE/LIGHT button. The radio will turn off and then turn on again in 10 minutes. This process can be repeated 3 times.

To see the turn-on time at any time, with the radio on or off, press the ALARM button. The turn- on time will then appear in the display for about four seconds.

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE TURN-ON TIMER FEATURE

The S350DL has a backlight to light the display in low light situations. It can be activated with the following two methods.

1.To temporarily light the display, perform a quick, short press on the BACKLIGHT button. The backlight automatically turns off after eight seconds.

2.To permanently light the display, press and hold BACKLIGHT button for more than one second. The backlight will be turned on until the BACKLIGHT button is pressed again.

3.When the radio turn on/off, press the following keys can turn on the back light for 8 seconds (ALARM SET button, TIME SET but- ton, HOUR or MINUTE SET button, AL ON/OFF button and BACKLIGHT button)

4.Moreover, when the radio turns on, rotate

the tuning knob (fast & slow) can also turn on the backlight for 8 seconds.

CAUTION: leaving the backlight permanently on will drain the batteries more rapidly.

To activate/deactivate the turn-on timer feature, with the radio turned on or off, press the AL ON/OFF button, causing the symbol of a speaker to appear in the lower right corner of the display. When the speaker symbol is in the display, the

•The radio can be turned on/off for the turn-on timer feature to function.

•The radio will automatically turn off after playing for 30 minutes.

15USING THE RESET

turn-on timer feature is activated. When it is not in the display, it is deactivated.

When the alarm radio is on, press power & sleep button to turn it off.

USING THE SNOOZE FEATURE

When the timer activates and turns the radio on, the timer activation symbol appears flashing in the display. While it is flashing, press/release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button. The radio will turn off and then turn on again in 10 minutes. This process can be repeated 3 times.

S350DL incorporates with a computer microchip (the component that controls how the radio oper- ates). If the radio has been subjected to abnormal environmental conditions, the computer microchip may malfunction and the following symptoms may appear.

•The display shows nothing and the radio cannot be turned on by pressing POWER & SLEEP button.

•The display shows random characters or does not work properly although the radio can receive stations normally.

In these cases, you might need to reset the radio. To reset the S350DL, unplug the external adaptor (if one is being used) and remove the batteries from the battery compartment. Insert a pointed object, such as straightened paper clip, into the RESET hole on the right, front side of the radio and gently press and release the button inside the hole. Then plug in the AC adaptor or reinstall the batteries.

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Contents AM /FM /S H or T WA VE RAD I O 350 DLTable of Contents AM 530-1710 KHz FM 88-108 MHz Introduction Major Features of the Model S350DLTreble Knob Control LocationUsing Batteries Connecting to PowerUsing AC Power Powering from a CAR or Boat 12 Volt DC Battery SourceSignal Strength Indicator Tuning in AM Stations MW Tuning in FM Stations Tuning in AM StationsFrequency Lock Feature If there is interference from adjacentUsing the Sleep Timer Tuning in Shortwave Stations Setting the ClockPower Failure Backup Feature If YOU are Already Familiar with ShortwaveUsing the Reset Alarm Clock Using the BacklightSETTING, Activating and Deactivating Alarm Clock Using the Snooze FeatureUsing the Earphone Jack Using the Line OUT Sockets Using Supplementary AntennasLine out sockets RCA sockets, labeled L, R Provide industry standard left and right stereoFinding Desired Stations Introduction to Shortwave What are BANDS?DAY Bands / Night Bands the Difference is Very Important Shortwave Bands DAY Bands / Night BandsEVENING/NIGHT Listening Daytime ListeningService Your Etón Product Warranty RegistrationProduct Registration ONE 1 Year Parts and LaborWw. et on cor p.com

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