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13TROUBLESHOOTING
14 WARRANTY REGISTRATION
RESET PROCEDURE
The RESET button is on the bottom of the E10. When performing a reset, have good batteries in the radio or power it with an AC adaptor and turn it off.
STATIONS ARE RECEIVED TOO WEAK
• Assure that the ANTENNA GAIN switch is set to |
the DX position. |
To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates, registration of your etón or Grundig product should be complete as soon as possible after purchase or receipt. To register your radio, please select one of the following methods:
Perform a reset if the solutions outlined below don’t resolve the issue. To perform a reset, press the reset button with a paper clip or similar object.
WILL NOT TURN ON
1.Assure that the LOCK feature is not engaged.
2.Assure that the radio has power (batteries installed or AC adaptor plugged in.
3.Assure that batteries are inserted with correct polarity
4.Assure that the batteries are not depleted
5.If using an AC adaptor, assure that it is plugged into the household outlet (mains socket) and into the radio’s DC socket. Take care not to plug it into the earphone socket. Also, assure that the AC adaptor is of the correct DC voltage output and polarity and that its
SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY WHILE PLAYING DURING BATTERY USE
This is caused by depleted batteries. Replace them.
SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY WHILE BEING MOVED DURING AC ADAPTOR USE
This is usually caused by a broken wire or loose con- nection in the AC adaptor’s cord or if the AC adap- tor’s
OPERATES ERRATICALLY
Perform a RESET, as described in the section titled
RESET PROCEDURE.
• 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. |
• On shortwave, adjust the ANTENNA TRIMMER. |
THERE IS NO SOUND FROM THE SPEAKER
Assure that earphones/headphones are not plugged in and that the volume control is turned up.
A STATION CAUSES SEVERE AUDIO DISTORTION, BUT SEEMS TO BE VERY STRONG IN SIGNAL STRENGTH
This is probably a strong, local station, very close to your location. Because of its close proximity to you, its signal is too strong. To reduce signal strengths, place the ANTENNA GAIN switch into the NORMAL or LOCAL position.
THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT HAS A STICKY LIQUID OR DRIED WHITE POWDER IN IT
This is the result of battery acid leakage. To avoid battery acid leakage, only use high quality alkaline or rechargeable
Never intermix old with new, or different brands or types of batteries. If the batteries leak, immediately contact the manufacturer of the batteries and don’t throw them away. Damage caused by battery acid leakage is not covered under warranty.
1.Register by visiting our website at http://www.etoncorp.com
2.Call our
(888)
(204)
3.Mail your registration information to the
following address: etón Corporation
1015 Corporation Way Palo Alto, CA 94303
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Include your name, full mailing address, phone number, model purchased, date purchased, retail vendor name and product serial number (typically located in or near the battery compartment).
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