Eton G5 Listening in FM Stereo, Setting UP AM and FM Outside of North America, Tuning in Stations

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G5 OPERATION MANUAL

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).

LISTENING IN FM STEREO

FM stereo can be heard when using earphones/headphones (47) or when routing the audio to a stereo amplification device from the ‘LINE OUT’ socket (43). To hear FM in stereo, press the ‘ST/MONO’ button (8) while tuned to a FM station. Note that ‘STEREO’ appears in the display (38) when the stereo mode is selected.

SETTING UP AM AND FM OUTSIDE OF NORTH AMERICA

NOTE: The G5 is factory set-up for use in North America. To use the G5 in North America (U.S. or Canada), no changes are needed.

In North America, AM stations are spaced by 10 KHz and the AM band extends from 520 kHz to 1710 kHz. In most other world areas, they are spaced by 9 KHz and the band extends from 522-1710 kHz. Follow these steps to select the 9 kHz AM spacing for outside of North America:

1.Turn off the G5.

2.Press the F5 button for about 3 seconds, or until ‘9’ or ‘10’ flashes in the display.

3.Release the button and give it a quick, short press to toggle to the other setting.

4.When finished, press the ‘PAGE/TIME’ button (4) twice.

BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued

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. To select the correct range for your region follow these steps:

1.Turn off the G5.

2.Press the F5 button for about 3 seconds, or until ‘9’ or ‘10’ flashes in the display.

3.Release the button and give the PAGE/TIME button (4) a quick, short press.

4.Sequentially press the F5 button until the beginning FM frequency of your area appears.

5.Give the PAGE/TIME button (4) a quick, short press.

TUNING IN STATIONS

Described below are four methods of tuning-in stations: ￿￿ Buttons (6), Tuning-Knob (40), Direct Frequency Entry (9) and Auto-Scan (6).

￿￿BUTTONS (6)

Quick, short, sequential presses of the ￿￿ buttons enables tuning up or down frequency (33)(34)(35). All normal￿￿tuning for AM, FM and

shortwave stations can be performed with the buttons.The tuning steps used are 9 or 10 kHz in the AM band, 5 kHz in the shortwave bands and 100 kHz in the FM band.

TUNING KNOB (40)

The tuning steps are 1 kHz in AM/SW and 25 kHz FM.

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Contents ER ATI on M a NU AL Do YOU Need HELP? Contact Us What the G5 Includes FeaturesNumber Button Alarm Meter Band AM Band Left Side DiagramsBattery Strength Indicator Installing BatteriesMore Important Battery USE Information Getting StartedImportant AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Information and Precautions Battery Charging Time ChartCharging NI-MH Batteries in the G5 Before Using the G5 Battery Charging Notes and CautionsUsing the Sleep Timer Feature Basic Radio OperationVolume Control Using the Lock FeatureUsing the DX/LOCAL Switch Basic Radio OperationTuning in Stations Setting UP AM and FM Outside of North AmericaTuning Knob Listening in FM StereoAUTO-SCAN Tuning Direct Frequency EntryShortwave with the G5 G5 AUTO-TUNING Chart G5 Shortwave Coverage and Tuning SuggestionsUsing the G5’S SSB Single Side Band Feature Clock and Alarm FeaturesSignal Strength Indicator Setting the ClockSetting the Clock and Weekday Clock and Alarm FeaturesSetting the Alarms 1 Through 4 Time Zone Abbreviation ListWorking with Memory ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATINGTHE AlarmsStoring Stations Into Memory Labeling Memory PagesWorking with Memory Using the External Shortwave Antenna Socket Using the LightDeleting ALL Memory Contents Using the ATS Memory FeatureEarphone Socket 47 and Using Earphones MUSIC/WIDE and NEWS/NARROW SwitchReset Button LINE-OUT SocketIntroduction to Shortwave What is SHORTWAVE?Introduction to Shortwave What are Shortwave BANDS?Simplified Shortwave Band Chart Some Basic Rules of ThumbShortwave Time Stations Shortwave Antennas Getting Close to a WindowIntroduction to Single Sideband SSB Amateur Radio Shortwave Bands M=METERSShortwave SSB Weather Frequencies and Weather FAX Maritime SW Frequency Ranges Usually USBFinding Shortwave Antennas Shortwave MagazinesTroubleshooting TroubleshootingService Information Service InformationONE Year Limited Warranty Service Information Etón Corporation
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