FRX2 - Radio ETON - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable Radio
Brand	Eton
Model	FRX2
Dimensions	130 x 70 x 35 mm
Weight	200 g (with batteries)
Power Source	3 AA batteries or built-in rechargeable battery via crank or solar panel
Main Functions	AM, FM, NOAA weather band, LED lamp, alarm, USB charging for external devices
Frequency Bands	AM 520-1710 kHz, FM 87.5-108 MHz, Weather 162.400-162.550 MHz
Battery Life	Up to 30 hours on FM radio (with new batteries)
Charging	Dynamo crank, built-in solar panel, micro-USB port
Audio Output	Built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Maintenance and Cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
Safety	Do not expose to water or moisture. Use only recommended batteries.
Spare Parts	Batteries, earphones (not included)
Repairability	Repairability index not provided. Contact Eton customer service.
Warranty	2 years
Included Accessories	Micro-USB cable, wrist strap, user manual

Frequently Asked Questions - FRX2 ETON

How to turn on the Eton FRX2 radio?

Turn the volume knob on the side of the device to the right until you hear a click. The radio turns on and emits sound.

How to switch between AM, FM and the weather band?

Press the BAND button to cycle through modes: AM, FM, then Weather (WB). The screen displays the selected band.

How to recharge the built-in battery?

You can recharge via the crank (turn at 2 rotations/second for 1 minute for 10 minutes of listening), the solar panel (expose to sunlight), or via the micro-USB port with a 5V/1A adapter.

The radio does not pick up stations well, what should I do?

Fully extend the telescopic antenna for FM and weather. For AM, orient the radio as the ferrite antenna is internal. Move away from sources of interference.

How to use the LED lamp?

Press the LIGHT button to turn on the lamp. Multiple presses change the mode: steady on, flashing, SOS.

Can I charge my phone with the radio?

Yes, connect your phone to the USB output port (5V/1A) using a suitable cable. The radio must be powered (batteries or prior charging).

How to set the alarm?

Press the ALARM button to enter setting mode. Use the + and - buttons to set the time. Confirm with ALARM. The alarm icon appears.

What is the battery life with batteries?

With new alkaline batteries, battery life can reach up to 30 hours of FM listening at moderate volume. In standby mode, battery life is extended.

Is the radio waterproof?

No, the radio is not waterproof. Avoid any contact with water or moisture. Use it in a dry environment.

How to reset the radio?

Remove the batteries and disconnect any power source for 30 seconds. Reinsert the batteries or recharge it. Default settings will be restored.

USER MANUAL FRX2 ETON

Hand Turbine AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with LED Flashlight

FUNCTION KEYS

① Tuning Dial
②Power/Volume Dial
③Speaker
4 Radio Band Dial
⑤ WB Indicator

⑥ Charging Indicator

⑦ Mini USB Jack

(DC-in 5v)

⑧ Headphone Jack

⑨ Hand Turbine

⑩ Flashlight button

① LED Flashlight

⑫ Glow in Dark Locator

13 USB Charging Port

POWER SOURCES

1. Rechargeable battery pack (included)
2. Mini USB DC Input
3. Built-in dynamo
4. Solar Panel

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Hand Turbine Charging

1. Pull out the hand turbine in the back of the unit, then turn. The built-in dynamo will generate electricity and the unit will store the electric energy into the battery pack automatically.
2. When charging, the charging indicator "will be on."

NOTE: 5 minutes of cranking will result in about 10 minutes of low volume play and 2 hours of flashlight use.

Adaptor Charging

1. Open the rubber cover on the side of the unit. Plug one end of the matching adaptor cable (included) into the AC electronic socket, plug the other end of the adaptor cable into the < mini USB jack >, the electric energy will store into the battery pack automatically.

2. When charging, the charging indicator "will be on. The battery will be full in about 3 hours.

USING THE LIGHT

Press the button (on the top of the unit) and the light will be on. Press the button again to turn off the light.

TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF

Turn the Power/Volume dial clockwise to turn the radio on and increase the volume.

Turn the Power/Volume dial counter-clockwise to turn the volume down and turn off the radio.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Set VOLUME control to the desired level.

TUNING IN RADIO STATIONS:

1. Rotate band selector to select your desired band; AM, FM, then rotate the to select your desired station(frequency);
2. The LCD display will read your desired band and station(frequency).

WEATHERBAND TUNING:

1. Rotate band selector to select WB, then rotate the select each WB station until you hear the strongest WB station for your area.
2. The LCD display will display 1ch,2ch,3ch...7ch.

SETTING THE CLOCK (with radio off)

Long press to enter clock/alarm setting function, rotate dial to select ALARM or setting clock (hour and minute will flash). When hour and minute flashing, quick press this , HOUR indicator will flash, rotate the dial to select hour, then quick press the dial again to enter select the minutes, minute will flash, rotate dial to select minutes. Quick press the dial again to exit clock setting. Note: this radio's time format is 12 hour

SETTING THE ALARM (with radio off)

Long press to enter clock/alarm setting function, rotate dial clockwise to select ALARM, so alarm icon will flash. Use the same setting procedure as clock to set up hour and minute. Then quick press once more, OFF will appear on screen, turn the to select OFF/on for alarm function. If selected 'on', will show on screen. Quick press this again to exit ALARM setting.

When alarm goes off, quick press the to turn it off.

SEEK FUNCTION (with radio on)

This operation only works with AM and FM band.

If you last rotated the clockwise, then a press and hold the tuning dial and the radio will seek the next higher frequency (or station);

If you last rotated the counter-clockwise, then a press and hold the tuning dial and the radio will seek next lower frequency (or station).

GLOW IN DARK LOCATOR

After absorbing light energy, the glow in the dark locator glows up to 8 hours allowing an easy locator.

EARPHONE JACK

Plug in earphones (not included). Sound is heard from both sides in mono audio format.

CHARGING WITH THE SOLAR PANEL

Place the radio with solar panel facing up in direct sunlight. It is best to angle the Solar panel so that it is pointed directly at the sun. Charging with the radio off will provide the fastest charging.

PHONE CHARGING JACK

Rotate band selector to CELL, the LCD display will show "USB". Plug in your phone's USB charging cable (not included) to USB charging port, connect the other end to your mobile phone. Your phone will start charging as soon as you plug it into the radio. You also can wind the dynamo to charge phone.

WARNING

• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• Protect from high humidity and rain.
• Only operate within specified temperature range (0 °C to 40 °C).
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical solvents as this might damage the finish.
• Do not remove cover [or back].
  • Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ENVIRONMENT

Disposal

According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC all electrical and electronic products must be collected separately by a local collection system.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste.

Please dispose of all types of batteries per your Government, State or Local rules and/or regulations. If you are unsure, please call the appropriate local authority to find out how to dispose of them safely and help protect the environment.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

To ensure full warranty coverage or product updates, registration of your product should be completed as soon as possible after purchase or receipt.

Visit our website at http://www.etoncorp.com. for product registration.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Retain your proof of purchase. Full Limited Warranty information can be viewed at www.etoncorp.com.

SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT

To obtain service for your product, we recommend first contacting an Etón service representative via email at [e-mail] or calling 1-800-872-2228 in the USA or [phone] worldwide for problem determination and trouble-shooting. If further service is required, the technical staff will instruct how to proceed

based on whether the radio is still under warranty or needs non-warranty service.

WARRANTY

If your product is still in warranty and the Etón service representative determines that warranty service is needed, a return authorization will be issued and instructions for shipment to an authorized warranty repair facility. Do not ship your radio back without obtaining the return authorization number.

NON-WARRANTY

If your product is no longer under warranty and requires service our technical staff will refer you to the nearest repair facility that will be able to best handle the repair.

For service outside of North America, please refer to the distributor information included at time of purchase/receipt.

NEED HELP? CONTACT US.

[e-mail] or via send mail to: Etón Corporation, 1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA. 1-800-872-2228 (U.S.); 650-903-3866 (worldwide); M-F, 8:00-4:30, Pacific Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.

(worldwide); M-F, 8:00-4:30, Pacific Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.

AVERTISSEMENT

(worldwide); M-F, 8:00-4:30, Pacific Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.

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