Eton ARCFR360WXR, ARCFR360WXW, FR360 User Manual
American Red Cross
SOLARLINK
Self-powered Digital AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio
with Flashlight, Solar Power and USB Cell Phone Charger
FR360
American Red Cross Radio Line By Etón Corporation
Owner’s manual
SOLARLINK FR360 OWNER’S MANUAL
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, 8:00-4:30, Pacific
Standard Time; www.etoncorp.com.
WARNING
• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• Do not submerge or expose for extended period to water.
• Protect from high humidity and rain.
• Only operate within specied 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 nish.
• Unplug and disconnect external antennas during lightning
storms.
• Do not remove cover [or back].
• Refer servicing to qualied 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 nd out how to dispose of
them safely and help protect the environment.
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The FR360 plays AM (520-1710 KHz), FM (87.5-108 MHz) and 7
NOAA Weather Channels:
Channel 1 162.400 MHz
Channel 2 162.425 MHz
Channel 3 162.450 MHz
Channel 4 162.475 MHz
Channel 5 162.500 MHz
Channel 6 162.525 MHz
Channel 7 162.550 MHz
For best results read the instructions below.
VOLUME CONTROL
Turning the Volume Adjusting Knob (located on the lower left)
clockwise turns up the volume; counterclockwise turns down the
volume. Always turn down the volume before using earphones.
TURNING THE FR360 ON/OFF
The FR360 is powered with 3 AAA batteries, the Dynamo and
Solar cell (DYN/SOL) and the AC adapter (not included).
To turn the radio on, select DYN/SOL or BATT (upper right, next
to the LCD) and then press POWER.
Note: the radio can be played while it’s charging.
BATTERY POWER
Install 3 AAA batteries and set the power selector switch to the
BATT position.
SOLAR POWER
When you’re in direct sunlight set the power switch to the DYN/
SOLAR position.This position also recharges the Ni-MH rechargeable battery.
DYNAMO POWER
The rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal-hydride) battery is in the
battery compartment. To use it plug the battery into the socket
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adjacent to it, then set the power switch to the DYN/SOL position. You may have to charge the battery; to do this turn the
crank for 90 seconds. The rechargeable battery will eventually
lose its ability to hold a charge. Call Eton Corporation to order
another one.
DC-IN 6V AC ADAPTER (not included)
This is the rst socket to the left on the back of the radio, under
the rubber plugs. Plug in the AC adapter (6 Volt, positive polarity,
300 milliampere, not included) to the DC IN 6 volt socket. This
also charges the Ni-MH battery. In the United States, an AC
adapter can be purchased by calling 1-800-872-2228, 8 am -
4:30 pm, Pacific Time.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS REGARDING CHARGING
• How much operating time does 90 seconds of hand cranking
provide for the radio to play? About 15 minutes.
• How long does it take to fully charge the radio’s battery with
the AC adapter? About 6 hours.
• How long will the radio play when charged with the AC
adapter? About 10hrs.
• How long does it take to fully charge the radio’s battery with
the solar panel? About 10 hrs in direct sunlight.
CHARGING CELL PHONES
Press the button labeled CELL. Plug the USB cell phone charging
cord into the USB PHONE CHARGER jack, the second socket
from the left at the rear of the radio. Plug the other end of the
cord into the cell phone charging tip and then into the jack of
the cell phone. About 3 minutes of cranking results in one short
emergency call. To purchase a charging tip and cord for your
cell phone, go to www.iGo.com and purchase USB cord part#
PS00271-0001.
NOTE: When charging a cell phone via the USB cell phone
charger, it is important to turn the crank at least 2 revolutions
per second, or until you see the green or orange LED above the
crank handle turn on. This is an indication that the phone is re-
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ceiving enough power from the radio. Continue to crank at this
rate until you are satised that an appropriate level of charge has
been received by your cell phone. If you decide to stop cranking
for whatever reason, please wait at least 5 seconds before beginning to crank again. Not following these instructions may cause
damage to your cell phone for which Eton disclaims any liability
and will not be held liable for any actual or consequential damages related to this matter.
THE LIGHT ABOVE THE CRANK
A red light means radio is on. A green light means that there is
sufcient crank speed to enable a charge.
LCD BACKLIGHT
Press the DISP button to turn on the backlight for the LCD and
the buttons above the LCD. It automatically shuts off after about
5 seconds.
SELECTING BANDS AND TUNING IN STATIONS
The FR360 plays AM (520-1710 KHz), FM (87.5-108 MHz) and 7
NOAA Weather Channels:
Turn the radio on. Select AM, FM or WB1-WB7 with the knob
above the TUNE button (right side of the radio).
When listening to FM and Weather channels, pull up the
telescopic antenna all the way. When tuning AM stations the
telescopic antenna is not needed and can be lowered. Tune in
stations by revolving the TUNE knob (right side of the radio).
The weather frequencies are on channels WB1 through WB7. Try
all of them and nd the one that’s strongest; the strongest one is
your weather station. The frequencies associated with them are:
WB1; Channel 1 162.400 MHz
WB2; Channel 2 162.425 MHz
WB3; Channel 3 162.450 MHz
WB4; Channel 4 162.475 MHz
WB5; Channel 5 162.500 MHz
WB6; Channel 6 162.525 MHz
WB7; Channel 7 162.550 MHz
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THE NOAA ALERT FEATURE
After you have tuned in your local Weather channel, the radio
can be set to the ALERT function, by pressing the ALERT button
(far right above the LCD). This function turns off the radio, but
continues to monitor the NOAA frequency. If an alert is broadcast, it turns back on, enabling you to hear the alert broadcast.
To turn ALERT off, press ALERT again; ALERT disappears from
the display.
NOTE: while ALERT is selected, no other stations can be tuned
in or received.
NOAA false alert note: False NOAA alerts may occur at
various times of day as the result of circumstances beyond the
control of the manufacturer of this receiver. If you receive such
alerts, we suggest that you turn the ALERT feature off.
SETTING THE TIME AND ALARM
The clock is a 12/24-hour clock, as a 12-hour clock showing PM
in the display starting at Noon.
To change from 12 to 24 hour time or vice versa:
1. With the radio turned off, do three short presses of the
SET button.
2. 12 or 24 appears in the display.
3. Press the MIN/UP or HOUR/DOWN buttons to change it.
4. Press SET to nalize it.
To set the time:
1. With the radio turned off, do a short press on the SET button.
2. While the hour ashes press the HR/UP or MIN/DOWN button
to set the hour.
3. Press SET again.
4. While the minute ashes press the HR/UP or MIN/DOWN but-
ton to set the minutes.
5. Press SET to nalize
To set the alarm:
1. With the radio turned off, press the ALARM button and then
the SET button.
2. ALARM appears on the left of the LCD and the hour ashes.
3. Press HR/UP or MIN/DOWN button to set the alarm hour.
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4. Press SET again.
5. While the minute ashes press the HR/UP or MIN/DOWN but-
ton to set the alarm minutes.
6. Press SET to nalize.
TURNING THE ALARM ON AND OFF
With the radio on or off press the ALARM ON/OFF button.
Notice that when it’s on, ALARM appears in left of the LCD.
SLEEP FEATURE
The sleep timer can be activated with the radio turned on or off.
Activating the sleep timer enables the radio to play for 90, 60, 30
and 10 minutes, then shut off automatically.
To activate it press the SLEEP button (in the upper right, above
the display) until the minutes you want it to play appear, then
stop pressing. SLEEP appears to the left in the display and the
radio plays for the selected minutes, then stops.
EARPHONE JACK
Located on the back of the radio, the third socket from the
left. Plug in any stereo earphones. Audio is heard in mono only.
Always turn down the volume when plugging in earphone/
headphones, then turn it up.
AUDIO-IN JACK
Located on the back of the radio, the fourth socket from the left,
it enables you to listen to other devices, such as an iPod, using a
stereo 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cord to connected to it.
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. You may use one of the following options to
register your product:
1. By visiting our website at http://www.etoncorp.com.
2. Mail in enclosed warranty card.
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3. Mail your registration card or information to following address; include your name, full mailing address, phone number,
email address, model purchased, date purchased, retail vendor
name:
Etón Corporation
1015 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA
LIMITED WARRANTY
Retain the warranty information from your warranty card with
your proof of purchase or the Limited Warranty information can
also be viewed at www.etoncorp.com.
SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT
To obtain service for your product, we recommend rst contacting an Etón service representative at 1-800-872-2228 US, 1-800637-1648 Canada, (650) 903-3866 US, customersvc@etoncorp.
com or your respective country distributor in Europe (see
enclosed list) 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 warranty service is needed, a
return authorization will be issued and instructions will be given.
DO NOT ship your radio back without obtaining the return
authorization.
NON-WARRANTY – If your product is no longer under warranty and requires service, the Etón service representative will
refer you to the nearest repair facility that will best handle the
repair.
For service outside North America, please refer to the distributor
information included at time of purchase/receipt.
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