FRX5BT - Radio ETON - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Radio
Brand	Eton
Model	FRX5BT
Power Source	Rechargeable lithium-ion 2000 mAh battery via micro-USB, solar panel or crank
Battery Capacity	2000 mAh
Charging Methods	USB charger (micro-USB), solar, crank
Radio Bands	AM, FM, Weather (WB)
Bluetooth	Yes, for music streaming
Display Type	LCD display with adjustable backlight
Speaker	Built-in speaker
Light Functions	Ambient light, flashlight, red distress beacon
Alarm	Programmable alarm with wake-up
Weather Alert	NOAA SAME with voice alerts or siren
Station Presets	8 slots per band (AM/FM/Weather)
Headphone Jack	3.5 mm jack
AUX Input	3.5 mm jack
USB Output	USB port for charging a phone
Solar Panel	Yes, for battery charging
Crank	Yes, for emergency charging
Warranty	Limited warranty, see www.etoncorp.com
Maintenance	Clean with a dry cloth, do not use detergents
Safety	Do not expose to rain or moisture, do not immerse

Frequently Asked Questions - FRX5BT ETON

How to set the time on the ETON FRX5BT?

Press MENU until SET TIME appears, then press WB. The hours flash, turn the tuning knob to set the hours (AM/PM changes at 12), press WB to confirm. The minutes flash, turn the knob to set, press WB to confirm.

How to set the alarm?

Press MENU, turn the knob to select SET ALARM, press WB. Set the hours and minutes as for the clock. Then press the alarm on/off button (bell icon) to enable or disable the alarm.

How to connect my phone via Bluetooth?

Press AM/FM/Bluetooth to activate Bluetooth. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth and search for 'FRX5BT'. Connect. You can then stream your music to the radio.

How to charge the battery?

You can charge via the micro-USB port with a wall adapter (500 mA minimum), via the solar panel in direct sunlight, or by turning the crank (4 minutes give about 1 minute of phone talk time or 10-15 minutes of radio).

How to use the weather alert?

Turn on the radio, press the WB button to switch to weather band. Turn the knob to tune to your local weather station. Press WB ALERT to activate alert mode: the screen shows 'Alert' and the sound is muted. The radio monitors the station and emits a siren or voice in case of an alert.

How to set a SAME location for alerts?

Press MENU, turn the knob three steps to 'County - MULTIPLE/UNIQUE/ALL'. Press WB. Select MULTIPLE or UNIQUE, then choose a memory slot (01-25). Follow the prompts to select USA/CANADA, state/province, county/region. For ALL, all alerts will be received.

How to reset the radio if it becomes unresponsive?

Use a paperclip or thin object to press the RESET button located on the back (near the USB port). This will restart the device.

How to turn on the flashlight or ambient light?

Briefly press the LIGHT button to turn on the ambient light. Press again to switch to flashlight. To adjust brightness, hold the button. To activate the red emergency beacon, press the LIGHT button twice quickly.

How to charge a phone with the radio?

Connect your phone's USB cable to the USB output port (marked USB) of the FRX5BT. Press the 'Cell' button (phone charger). The CELL icon flashes. Press again to stop charging.

What to do if the sound is low or absent?

Check the volume with the VOLUME knob. Make sure the radio is not in alert mode (WB) where sound is muted. If reception is weak, extend the antenna or move away from interference sources. If nothing works, perform a reset.

USER MANUAL FRX5BT ETON

The Rugged, All-Purpose, Multi-Power, Smartphone Charging Weather Alert Radio with S.A.M.E. Technology and Bluetooth®

MEET THE FRX5-BT

Thank you for purchasing the Etón FRX5-BT. We want you to thoroughly enjoy the use of this product. To take advantage of its many excellent and unique features, we urge you to carefully read the user's manual.

NOTE:

Radio performance may be degraded while using the USB input or output charging feature. The audio from weak radio stations may no longer come in clearly.

Features

PowerButton
Display
Volume Knob
4 Hand Crank
5 Speaker
⑥ Play/Pause Button
⑦ SAME Alert Status Level Lights
8 Tuning Knob
9 Alarm On/Off
AM/FM & Back/ Previous & Bluetooth
Weather Band & Enter/Confirm Button
WB Alert Button
3 Menu & Scan Downward Button
Cell Phone Charger & Scan Upward Button
Light Button
6 Ambient Light
Antenna

18 Strap Hole
LED Flashlight and Emergency Beacon
Micro-USB Charging Port
1 Headphone Jack
AUX Port

USB Out Phone Charging
24 Reset Button Solar Panel

Front

Top Buttons

Top Side

Bottom Side

Right Side Back Side

KEY OPERATIONS

POWER

Press to turn on/off

Selecting Radio Band

With radio on: Press AM/FM/Bluetooth to switch between AM/FM/Bluetooth or press WB button to listen to WB. Scroll tuning knob to find WB station for your area.

Note:

MENU button has secondary function. When listening to either FM/AM, press and hold MENU to tune into the previous available station, press and hold CELL to tune into the next available station, press MENU to store the current frequency into memory. 8 memory locations are available for each band; FM/AM. Rotate TUNING knob to select the location(from 1 8 ) and press MENU to save to that location.

After storing stations into memory, each time you press the MEMORY/TUNE button, you will go to your stored stations. To go to the next stored station, press MEMORY/TUNE again. For example, when the FM you are listening to is memory location 5, with pressing of MEMORY/TUNE button, the radio will go to memory location 6.

Bluetooth

Press AM/FM/Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth on your device and connect to FRX5-BT. Play your music through the FRX5-BT.

PLAY/PAUSE Streaming Music

Press the Play/Pause button on the front of the FRX5-BT to control your streaming music.

Light Operation

Press the Light button to turn on the ambient light or the flashlight(alternate), press it again to turn off. When the ambient light or the flashlight is on, press

and hold the Light button to adjust the brightness. Press the Light button twice quickly to turn on the red emergency light, press it twice again to turn off.

Tablet or Cell Phone Charging

Plug your device's USB charging cable into the USB out port on the FRX5-BT and plug the other end into your device. Press the CELL phone charger button to start charging, "CELL" flashes in the display in the display. Press it again to stop charging and the symbol will disappear.

FRX5-BT POWER OPTIONS

Charge via USB

Insert provided micro USB cable into Micro USB Charging Port and other end into standard USB charging block and plug into wall outlet. The battery charging icon will indicate that the unit is charging.

NOTE: The USB power source should be able to withstand a minimum constant 500 mA power output for an extended period of time to fully charge the FRX5-BT's 2000mAh battery.

Solar Charging

When placed in sunlight, it will automatically start charging the lithium battery. Battery charging icon will show unit is charging. Fully charges the battery in 5-6 hours.

Crank Charging

Crank for 4 minutes to get 1 minute of talk time on most smart phones, 10-15 minutes of radio time.

Setting Weatherband Alert

1. With RADIO on, press WB button
2. Rotate tuning knob to tune to WB for your location.
3. Press the WB ALERT button, WB will be displayed in the display.

FRX5-BT OWNER'S MANUAL

Note: Audio will shut off in WB ALERT mode.

1. Press WB or AM/FM button to exit the WB Alert mode.

All feature settings below require the radio to be in the "OFF" mode.

Set Time

1. Press MENU.
2. SET TIME will be displayed.
3. Press WB.
4. The HOURS digits on the clock will flash.
5. Rotate the TUNING dial up or down to the appropriate digit, note that AM or PM will change as you pass the number 12.
6. Press WB to enter.
7. The MINUTES digits on the clock will flash.
8. Press WB to enter.
9. If no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds, the unit will go back to normal position.

Set Alarm

1. Press MENU.
2. Rotate TUNING dial up one step.
3. SET ALARM will be displayed.
4. Press WB.
5. The HOURS digits on the clock will flash.
6. Rotate the TUNING dial up or down to the appropriate digit, note that AM or PM will change as you pass the number 12.
7. Press WB to enter.
8. The MINUTES digits on the clock will flash.
9. Press WB to enter.
10. If no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds, the unit will go back to normal position.
11. Press Alarm ON/OFF button to turn on the alarm. A bell icon will appear on the display. Press button again to turn off alarm.

SET S.A.M.E. ALERT MODE

Set S.A.M.E location using preloaded locations

1. Press MENU.
2. Rotate TUNING dial up three steps.
3. COUNTY - MUL, COUNTY -SIN or COUNTY -ALL will be displayed.
4. Press WB.
5. The word MULTIPLE, SINGLE or ALL will flash on the display.
6. Rotate the TUNING dial up or down to the desired choice.
7. Press WB to enter

MULTIPLE or SINGLE OPERATION:

1. The memory slot number, 01 - 25 will display on the left side of the display.
2. Rotate the tuning dial up or down to select the desired channel to set.
3. Press WB to enter.
4. Use TUNING dial to select USA or CANADA or USER SET for your location.
5. Press WB to enter.

USA OR CANADA OPERATION:

1. Use TUNING dial to select STATE if in USA, Province if in CANADA.
2. Press WB to enter.
3. Use TUNING dial to select COUNTY if in USA or AREA if in CANADA.
4. Press WB to enter, entered location will scroll across the screen for this location. Rotate TUNING dial to select a new location or press MENU to EXIT.
5. If no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds, the unit will go back to normal position.

Voice or Siren

1. Press MENU.
2. Rotate TUNING dial up four steps.
3. ALERT - VOI or ALERT - SIR will be displayed.
4. Press WB.
5. SIREN will flash on the screen.
6. Rotate the TUNING dial up or down to indicate either SIREN or VOICE.
7. Press MENU to enter setting.
8. If no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds, the unit will go back to normal position.

Set S.A.M.E. location directly entering COUNTY/PROVINCE code

1. The memory slot number, 01 - 25 will display on the left side of the display.
2. Rotate the tuning dial up or down to select the desired channel to set.
3. Press WB to enter
4. Use TUNING dial to select first digit for your location.
5. Press WB to enter.
6. Use TUNING dial to select second digit for your location.
7. Repeat until all 6 digits are correct.
8. Press MENU to enter.
9. ALL locations OPERATION:
10. Press MENU.
11. Rotate TUNING dial up three steps.
12. COUNTY - MUL, COUNTY -SIN or COUNTY -ALL will be displayed.
13. Press WB.
14. Rotate TUNING knob until ALL flashes on the screen.
15. Press MENU to select.
16. COUNTY-ALL will be displayed .
17. If no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds, the unit will go back to normal position.

Enable or Disable S.A.M.E. ALERT

1. Press MENU
2. Rotate TUNING dial five steps
3. ALERT ON or ALERT OFF will be displayed
4. Press WB button
5. The ALERT icon will flash at the top of the screen
6. Rotate the TUNING dial to select either ALERT ON or ALERT OFF
7. Press MENU to enter and exit

NOTE: ALERT OFF - When a alert is issued, the text alert will scroll across the screen without audio.

ALERT Lights

Alert lights are classified according to the event's degree of urgency and severity.

WARNING (Red Light)

A WARNING is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A WARNING means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action.

WATCH (Orange Light)

A WATCH is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. A WATCH means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens and they should listen for later information and possible warnings especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.

ADVISORY (Yellow Light)

An ADVISORY is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. ADVISORIES are for less serious conditions than WARNINGS, that cause significant inconvenience and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life or property.

When a S.A.M.E. alert is issued for your area the text alert will scroll across the screen, a loud siren will sound and one of the S.A.M.E. alert status level lights will illuminate.

Set DEFEAT mode

To disable any S.A.M.E. notifications you do not want to be alerted to you can use the DEFEAT feature.

1. Press MENU
2. Rotate TUNING dial four steps
3. DEFEAT - SIR will be displayed
4. Press WB
5. The S.A.M.E. notifications will begin to scroll across the display
6. Rotate the TUNING dial to the desired notification to ENABLE or DISABLE
7. Press WB
8. DISABLE or ENABLE will be shown below the notification
9. Rotate TUNING dial to next desired notification to ENABLE or DIABLE
10. Press MENU to enter and exit.

Setting Weatherband Alert

Tune to WB for your location and press the button. 'Alert' will appear in the display and the audio will turn off. The radio will continue to monitor your WB station and will activate the audio if an alert is issued. Press any button to turn off the Alert.

Note: NOAA does a test alert every Wednesday between 10 am and noon, regardless of your location. For more information please go to: http://www.n

noaa.gov/nwr/nwrtest.htm

Set Backlight LED sleep mode

Normal operation for the radio's backlight is to dim after 30 seconds of inactivity. If you desire to have the backlight always illuminated you can choose ON MODE for the backlight LED, this will keep the backlight always illuminated for the display. Note that this will shorten battery life.

1. Press MENU
2. Rotate TUNING dial six steps
3. SET BKLED will be displayed
4. Press WB
5. NORMAL or ON will flash on the display
6. Rotate TUNING knob to select
7. Press MENU to exit

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

If the unit becomes unresponsive, press the RESET button with a paper clip to reset. If you are having further problems please contact us.

NEED HELP? CONTACT US.

Etón Corporation

1015 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA 1-800-872-2228 (U.S.)

1-800-637-1648 (Canada)

650-903-3866 (Worldwide)

M-F, 8:00AM-4:30PM, Pacific Standard Time

www.etoncorp.com.

WARNING

• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

FRX5-BT OWNER'S MANUAL

• Do not submerge or expose for extended period to water.
• Protect from high humidity and rain.
• Only operate within specified temperature range
• (0 °C to 40 °C).
• Unplug immediately if liquid has been spilled or any object has fallen into the apparatus.
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use detergents or
• chemical solvents as this might damage the finish.
• Unplug and disconnect external antennas during
• lightning storms.
• Do not remove cover [or back].
  Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ENVIRONMENT

FCC

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.

Please go to

http://www.etoncorp.com/productregistration to register your product.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Retain your proof of purchase or the receipt. Limited Warranty information can be viewed at www.etoncorp.com in the Support section.

SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT

To obtain service for your product, we recommend first contacting an Etón service representative at 800-872-2228 US, 800-637-1648 Canada or [phone] 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.the radio is still under warranty or needs non-warranty service.

DECOUVREZ LE FRX5-BT

OPTIONS D'ALIMENTATION DU FRX5-BT

Chargement via le port USB

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