Eton S350DL Connecting to Power, Setting the Preliminary Control Settings, Using Batteries

S350DL OWNER’S MANUAL

4 CONNECTING TO POWER

USING BATTERIES

Open the battery compartment and insert 4 size D batteries (also called UM-1) according to the polar- ity diagram imprinted on the battery compartment floor.

Please note the following regarding battery operation:

•The S350DL has a battery power indicator in the LCD. Fresh batteries will show a full power level of three bars. If the indicator shows only one bar or the sound becomes week and distorted, replace the batteries.

•The radio will turn off automatically if the batteries become too weak.

•Check the batteries periodically for leakage. As a precaution, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage if it is to be stored for long periods without use.

•Turn off the radio while replacing the batteries.

radio. Only use the adaptor that is supplied with the S350DL or one that meets the generic specifications required by this product: output of 6 volts, DC, nega- tive polarity; plug-tip outer diameter of 5.5 millimeter, inner diameter of 2.1 millimeter; capable of 300 mil- liamperes or greater. Contact Etón for the name and location of a retailer that sells the proper adaptor.

NEVER USE AN ADAPTOR THAT DOES NOT MEET THESE SPECIFICATIONS, AS IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.

POWERING FROM A CAR OR BOAT 12 VOLT DC BATTERY SOURCE

This requires a DC converter that converts the 12 volt DC source to the 6 volts required by the radio. The output of such an adaptor is 6 volts, DC, negative polarity. The plug-tip must have an outer diameter of 5.5 millimeter and an inner diameter of 2.1 millimeter.

The plug-tip is plugged into the radio’s DC jack. It must be capable of handling at least 200 milliamperes of current. Contact Etón for the name and location of a retailer that sells the proper con- verter.

USING AC POWER

The S350DL is supplied with an AC adaptor that converts AC voltage to the DC voltage used by the

5 SETTING THE PRELIMINARY CONTROL SETTINGS

Use these controls as initial guidelines. As you get to know the radio, you will develop your own ‘favorite’ settings.

•Turn the VOLUME control down to no greater than 3 so that the radio does not play loudly when first turned on.

•Turn the AM/SW RF GAIN control to the 10 position.

•Turn the BASS-TONE-TREBLE controls into the 5 position.

•Turn the SW LPF switch to the OFF position (right side of the radio).

•Turn the STEREO MONO switch to the MONO position.

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