Eton G5 Basic Radio Operation, Using the Lock Feature, Volume Control, Using the DX/LOCAL Switch

G5 OPERATION MANUAL

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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.

USING THE LOCK FEATURE (2)

With the G5 turned off, the lock feature prevents unwanted turn-on. When it is turned on, the lock feature prevents unwanted frequency changes. The lock feature also serves as an audio-mute.

G5 TURNED OFF

Giving the LOCK button (2) a short press causes the lock symbol (27) to appear in the display and the on/off button does not work. Deactivate it with a longer press of about 2 seconds.

G5 TURNED ON

Giving the LOCK button (2) a short press disables only the tuning knob (40). Note that the lock symbol (27) does not appear in the display. Giving it another short press causes the lock symbol to appear and disables all buttons. Deactivate it with a longer press of about 2 seconds.

VOLUME CONTROL

The volume control buttons (5) are labeled +-/VOL. To increase the volume, push the ‘+’ button. To decrease the volume, push the ‘–‘ button. The G5’s volume is divided into levels, 0-31. When adjusting volume, the corresponding level number appears in the display. Volume can be adjusted with the G5 turned on or off. Volume can also be adjusted using the numeric keypad (9).

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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.

USING THE DX/LOCAL SWITCH (46)

The DX/LOCAL switch is located on the left side of the G5 and is labeled DX/LO.Use DX as the default setting.This gives the G5 maximum sensitivityto signals.If strong stations seem distorted,then use the local setting (labeled LO). This switch does not function in FM mode.

SELECTING FM, AM AND SHORTWAVE (SW)

Turn on the G5. To select AM press the AM BAND button (11), for FM press the ‘FM BAND’ button (12) and for shortwave sequentially press the ‘METERBAND’ button (10) until the shortwave band of your choice is selected. The last used frequency is automatically displayed. The most popular shortwavebands can also be accessed with the F1-F7 buttons (F1=49m, F2=41m, F3=31m, F4=25m, F5=22m, F6=19m and F7=16m).

See more specific information about the G5 and shortwave under the heading SHORTWAVEWITH THE G5.

SHORTWAVE NOTE: If you’re completely new to shortwave or need a ‘refresher’, see the special shortwave section toward the end of this manual.

The frequency digits (33) appear in the lower center portion of the display. AM and FM is for listening to local stations, while shortwave brings in stations from around the world.

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