Eton E5 User Guide

AM/FM STEREO/

MW.SW.LW DUAL CONVERSION

E5

OPERATION MANUAL

www.etoncorp.com

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E5 OPERATION MANUAL

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DO YOU NEED HELP?

Thank you for purchasing the E-5 AM/FM/Shortwave Radio. 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 owner’s manual. If you need help while learning
its operation, please contact us, using the methods below.

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., North American Pacific Time.
1-800-872-2228 from the U.S.

1-800-637-1648 from Canada
1-650-903-3866, worldwide
FAX: [phone]

Web Site: www.etoncorp.com
Mailing Address:

Etón Corporation
1015 Corporation Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
USA

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WHAT THE E-5 INCLUDES.........................................................................................

E5 FEATURES............................................................................................................

DIAGRAMS...............................................................................................................

GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................

- INSTALLING BATTERIES AND BATTERY INFORMATION............................................

- AC ADAPTER INFORMATION.................................................................................

- CHARGING Ni-MH BATTERIES IN THE E-5.............................................................

BASIC RADIO OPERATION.......................................................................................

- BEFORE USING THE E5;TURNING THE E5 ON/OFF;

USING THE SLEEP TIMER FEATURE........................................................................

- USING THE LOCK FEATURE...................................................................................

- VOLUME CONTROL...............................................................................................

- USING THE DX/LOCAL SWITCH.............................................................................

- SELECTING FM, AM and SHORTWAVE (SW)...........................................................

- LISTENING IN FM STEREO.....................................................................................

- SETTING UP AM AND FM OUTSIDE OF NORTH AMERICA......................................

- TUNING IN STATIONS............................................................................................

- BUTTONS.....................................................................................................

- TUNING KNOB......................................................................................................

- DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY..................................................................................

- AUTO-SCAN TUNING.............................................................................................

- SHORTWAVE WITH THE E5....................................................................................

- SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR.............................................................................

CLOCK AND TIMER FEATURES................................................................................

- SETTING THE CLOCK............................................................................................

- SETTING/ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING THE ALARMS..............................................

WORKING WITH MEMORY......................................................................................

- STORING STATIONS INTO MEMORY......................................................................

- LABELLING MEMORY PAGES................................................................................

- ACCESSING WHAT IS STORED IN MEMORY...........................................................

- CHECKING MEMORY CAPACITY...........................................................................

- CHECKING PAGES AND MEMORIES......................................................................

- USING THE PAGE COPY/PASTE FUNCTION............................................................

- ERASING MEMORY..............................................................................................

- USING THE ATS MEMORY FEATURE......................................................................

USING THE LIGHT...................................................................................................

USING THE EXTERNAL SHORTWAVE ANTENNA SOCKET.........................................

STEREO/MONO BUTTON.........................................................................................

MUSIC/WIDE and NEWS/NARROW SWITCH............................................................

LINE OUT SOCKET..................................................................................................

USING EARPHONES................................................................................................

REAR FOLDING STAND...........................................................................................

RESET BUTTON.......................................................................................................

INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE............................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................

WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION..............................................................

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• AC adapter

• Stereo earphones

• External wire antenna

• Carrying pouch

• Carrying strap (attached)

• Owner’s manual

NOTE: In the instructions below, numbers in parenthesis (), corre-

spond to the numbered diagrams.

• M-Stereo,AM and Full-Shortwave Coverage (1711-29999 KHz).

• PLL Dual Conversion AM/SW Circuitry With SSB.

• 700 Programmable Memory Presets.

• FM Station Auto Tuning Storage (ATS).

• Alpha-Numeric Four Character Memory Bank Labeling.

• Tunes Via Auto-Scan, Manual-Scan, Direct Key-in Entry and Tuning
Knob.

• Selectable 9/10 kHz AM Tuning Steps.

• Clock, Sleep Timer and Four Programmable Timers (for alarm
or wake-up).

• Weekday Setting.

• World Time Zone Selection.

• Shortwave Narrow/Wide Bandwidth Selection.

• AM/FM News/Music Tone Selection.

• Stereo Earphone Socket.

• Stereo Line-Out Socket.

• Socket For External Shortwave Antenna.

• Display Light.

• Button Lock Feature.

• Included: Owner’s Manual, One-Year Warranty, AC Adapter/Charger
and Protective Case.

• Internally Recharges Ni-MH Batteries.

• Dimensions: 6-5/8”W x 4-1/8”H x 1-1/8”D (167 x 105 x 27 mm).

• Weight: 12.2 oz. (346 g).

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E5 OPERATION MANUAL

POWER / SLEEP
HOLD
RESET
PAGE/TIME
VOL+/VOL­AUTO SCAN
EDIT/BACKLIGHT SWITCH
MONO/STEREO/SSB INDICATOR
0-9 NUMBER BUTTON
METER BAND
AM BAND
FM BAND
TIME-ZONE BUTTON

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CHECK BUTTON
ERASE BUTTON
STORE BUTTON
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT (REAR)
SPEAKER
SUPPORT STAND (REAR)
ALARM 1
ALARM 2
ALARM 3
ALARM 4
LCD DISPLAY
CHARGE

RIGHT SIDE

LEFT SIDE

SLEEP
LOCK
ALARM INDICATOR
INFORMATION AREA
AM/FM
USB
WEEKDAY/STATION AREA

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FREQUENCY
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WIDE/NARROW
SIGNAL STRENGTH
STEREO/MONO
CHARGE INDICATOR

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LCD DISPLAY

Jog Dial wheel

News/Music Narrow/Wide switch

SSB fine knob

line out

telescopic antenna

external antenna jack
LOCAL/DX switch

earphone jack

external power jack

JOG DIAL WHEEL: Turn the jog dial wheel, combine with other button can adjust time,
frequency, volume and memory operations.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

The hinged battery compartment (17) is located on the back of the E-

5. To open it, apply thumb pressure to the ribbed, down pointing tri­angle and slide it about 1/8 inch (about 3 mm) towards the bottom of
the radio, then pull up. Install 4 AA batteries, observing the battery
polarity diagrams inside the compartment. When not using recharge­able AA batteries, use alkaline or lithium batteries. Lithium AA batter­ies yield the longest play-time.

BATTERY STRENGTH INDICATOR

The battery strength indicator appears in the upper right side of the
LCD display (24). When batteries are fresh or fully charged, it appears
solid black. As batteries wear down, the segments become clear from
right to left.

CAUTION! - PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE

To avoid battery acid leakage, only use high quality alkaline, lithium
or rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries. Never use old batteries
and never intermix old with new or different brands or types of
batteries, as this may cause damage to the radio and may result

in an explosion causing injury.When the E5 is not being used for a
long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid leakage. Damage
caused by battery acid leakage is not covered by this product’s warranty.
If the batteries leak, don’t throw them away and immediately contact
the manufacturer of the batteries to inquire about their battery leakage
warranty program.

CAUTION! Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!

MORE IMPORTANT BATTERY USE INFORMATION

• When using batteries for long periods of time, disconnect the AC
adapter/charger.

• Do not attempt recharging non-rechargeable batteries. Only
recharge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

• Replace or recharge batteries when the sound becomes weak and
distorted or the power indicator indicates depleted.

• Stations stored in memory are permanently stored. However, when
power is removed or batteries deplete, the clock reverts to the
default 0:00 setting.

• The clock time will not be lost if batteries are replaced quickly –
within 3 minutes of removal.

POWERING THE E-5 WITH THE INCLUDED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

To power the E-5 with the included AC Adapter/Charger, first plug it
into an AC wall outlet (also called ‘mains’), then plug the tip into the
6V socket (48) on the lower left side of the E-5. Remove any non­rechargeable batteries from the E-5 while using the included AC
Adapter/Charger.

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IMPORTANT AC ADAPTER/CHARGER INFORMATION
AND PRECAUTIONS

It is normal for the AC adapter/charger to feel warm during use.
When the AC adapter/charger is connected, the E5 automatically

switches to the AC adapter/charger’s power and installed batteries
are not used.

Disconnect the AC adapter/charger from the power outlet if it is not
being used.

Remove the batteries when using the AC adapter/charger for long
periods of time.

Use only the included AC adapter/charger or one specifically suggested
by Eton Corporation.

The backlight will remain illuminated when using the AC
adapter/charger.

CHARGING NI-MH BATTERIES IN THE E-5

With its included AC adapter/charger connected, the E-5 internally
recharges 4 Ni-MH (nickel-metal-hydride) rechargeable batteries. Note
that the E-5 can still play while the batteries are charging and the
alarm functions will work.

CAUTION! Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!

To charge batteries:

1. Install 4 NI-MH batteries, observing the polarity diagram inside the
battery compartment.

2. Connect the AC adapter/charger, first to the wall outlet, then to the E5.

3. Assure that the E5 is turned off.

4. Press the F7 button (25) for about 3 seconds, or until CHG (39)
appears in the upper right of the display and the charging hours
appear in the display.

5. Use the tuning knob (40) to select the charging time in hours
(00-23). See chart below. Press the PAGE/TIME button (4) when
finished. Note in the display that the battery symbol’s segments
continuously activate from left to right during charging. Battery
charging terminates once the set charge time has been reached.

BATTERY CHARGING TIME CHART

The charging times in the chart are based on the following formula:
Charging hours = battery capacity (in milliamp hours) / 100mA (the
charging current).

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Ni-MH BATTERY CHARGING TIME

CAPACITY (in mAh) (hours)

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1800 18

2300 23

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BATTERY CHARGING NOTES AND CAUTIONS

• Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!

• The E5 can be played while charging.

• Alarm settings and action are function while charging.

• The AC adapter/charger will not charge the batteries unless the E5
is set to charge mode.

• For improved life of rechargeable batteries, do not repeatedly
charge fully charged batteries.

• When using new rechargeable batteries or ones that have not been

in use for a lengthy period of time, charge them fully, then use
them until they are fully exhausted. Repeat this cycle several more
times to condition the batteries.

• At some point in their life cycle, all rechargeable batteries lose their

ability to charge. When this occurs, it may be all four batteries at
once, or only one of them.When this occurs, replace them all, not
one at a time. Never mix old rechargeable batteries with new and
always start with four, fresh, new Ni-MH batteries.

CAUTION! Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!

BEFORE USING THE E5

Assure that it is powered with the AC adapter or batteries.
Assure that it is unlocked. See lock button instructions below.
Place the DX/LOCAL switch (46), on the left side of the E5, to the DX
position.

TURNING THE E-5 ON AND OFF

The E-5 is turned on and off with a quick, short press of the
POWER/SLEEP button (1).

USING THE SLEEP TIMER FEATURE

The sleep timer feature enables the E-5 to play for a specified number
of minutes (00-99), then shut off. The sleep timer feature can be acti­vated and programmed with the E-5 turned on or off. Note that in
sleep mode, the radio plays and the sleep symbol (26) appears in the
display. There are two methods to activate and program the sleep
timer. With either method, the sleep symbol (26) appears in the dis­play after the sleep time is set.

Method 1

1. Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired time (00-99 minutes).

2. Within 3 seconds press the SLEEP button (1). The E5 turns on and
plays for the specified time.

Method 2

1. Press the SLEEP button for about 3 seconds or until the sleep
symbol (26) appears in the display and the E5 turns on.

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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 E5 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.

E5 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.

E5 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 E5’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 E5 turned on or off. Volume can
also be adjusted using the numeric keypad (9).

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 E5 and is labeled
DX/LO. Use DX as the default setting.This gives the E-5 maximum
sensitivity to 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 E-5.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 shortwave bands 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 E5 and shortwave under the
heading SHORTWAVE WITH THE E5.

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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