Grundig Mini-300-PE Owners Manual
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Mini300PE
OPERATION MANUAL
AM/FM/SHORTWAVE RADIO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASIC CONTROLS ...........................................................
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BATTERIES ......................................................................
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POWER ON/OFF/ VOLUME ..............................................
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FM RADIO .....................................................................
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AM/SW1-8 RADIO .........................................................
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ANTENNA .....................................................................
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CLOCK .............................................................................
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ALARM ............................................................................
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SLEEP FUNCTION ............................................................
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INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE ................................................
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SHORTWAVE BANDS .....................................................
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GUIDELINES ...................................................................
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STATIONS ...............................................................................
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SERVICE INFORMATION .............................................................
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................
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1 BASIC CONTROLS
ANTENNA
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DISPLAY
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HOUR
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MINUTES
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TUNNING KNOB
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VOLUME KNOB
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POWER
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SLEEP
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ALARM
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TIME
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BATTERY COVER
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EAR PHONE JACK
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BAND SWITCH
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2 BATTERIES
Remove the battery compartment’s cover by pushing the
cover in the direction of arrow. Install two ‘AA’ batteries
according to the polarity. For easy removal, place the batteries on top of lift out ribbon. If the sound becomes low or distorted, replace with new batteries. If the radio will not be
used for a long time, remove all the batteries to prevent possible battery leakage.
3 POWER ON/OFF/ VOLUME
Turn the radio on by pressing the POWER button (7). Use the
volume knob (6) to adjust the volume.
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4 FM RADIO
Select the FM band by using the band selector switch (13).
Use the tuning knob (5) to tune the radio to the desired frequency.
5 AM/SW1-8 RADIO
Select the desired band, AM or SW 1-7, by using the band
selector switch (13). Turn the tuning knob (5) to the desired
frequency, which appears in the display (2) or just tune
around and listen for stations. Note that MW appears in the
display when AM is selected, as the AM band is called MW
for medium wave in some parts of the world. SW appears in
the display when SW1-8 is selected.
6 ANTENNA
A. For AM (MW) the radio uses an internal, directional,
ferrite bar antenna. Rotate the radio for best reception.
B. For FM/SW, fully extend the telescopic antenna (1). For
FM, rotate the antenna for best reception.
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7 CLOCK
The clock displays time in 12 hour, AM/PM format. While
keeping the TIME button (10) pressed, set the correct hour
and minutes with the HOUR (3) and MINUTE (4) buttons.
They can be pressed with quick, short presses to advance
slowly or they can be kept pressed down to advance rapidly.
When finished, release the TIME button
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8 ALARM
With the radio turned off, keeping the ALARM button (9)
pressed, set the correct wake up hour and minutes with the
HOUR (3) and MINUTE (4). They can be pressed with quick,
short presses to advance slowly or they can be kept pressed
rapidly.When finished, release the ALARM button and this
will cause the loudspeaker symbol appears in the display.
If you want to deactivate the alarm, press the ALARM button
(9) again and the loudspeaker symbol will disappear from the
display.
When the activated alarm turns the radio on, it can be turned
off by pressing the ALARM button (9) again.The Power button (7) cannot be used for this purpose.
While the radio is playing in alarm mode and without any
manual interruption to deactivate the alarm, it will turn off
automatically after 60 minutes.
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The sleep function enables the radio to play for a specified
time before automatically shutting off (from 1 hour 59 minutes to just one minute).
With the radio turned off, press and do not release the SLEEP
button (8). This turns the radio on and “0:59” appears in the
display.This also activates the sleep timer activation symbol
in the display.
To set SLEEP function for 59 minutes, release the SLEEP button. To set SLEEP function as desired, continue to keep the
SLEEP button pressed and use the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to adjust the sleep time for you needs.When finished,
release the SLEEP button.
While it is playing in sleep mode, it can be turned off by
pressing the SLEEP button. The power button (7) cannot be
used for this purpose.The sleep timer activation symbol will
disappear from the display. If the POWER button is pressed,
you need to press SLEEP button again to deactivate the
SLEEP function (The symbol will disappear from display) and
press POWER button again to turn off the radio.
Note: The sleep function cannot be activated again within 2
minutes after this function was deactivated before.
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10 INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE
Shortwave enables you to hear stations from around the
world. Now that you have a shortwave radio, no doubt you’ll
want to hear worldwide stations right away. If you’re new to
shortwave, please take some time to learn the basics outlined
below.To successfully listen to shortwave stations you must
know how to find them. They are found in the shortwave
‘bands’. On the Mini 300, the shortwave bands are numbered 1-7. The chart below and the one on the back of the
radio show the relationship of bands 1-7 to their official
names and the frequency ranges covered by them.
11 SHORTWAVE BANDS
MINI 300
SWITCH
SETTING
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6
SW7
OFFICIAL
SHORT-WAVE
BAND NAME
49 meters
41 meters
31 meters
25 meters
22 meters
19 meters
16 meters
FREQUENCY
RANGE
IN MHz
5.950-6.20
7.10-7.30
9.50-9.95
11.600-12.100
13.600-13.800
15.10-15.80
17.500-17.90
FREQUENCY
RANGE
IN MHz
5.950-6.20
7.10-7.30
9.50-9.95
11.600-12.100
13.600-13.800
15.10-15.80
17.500-17.90
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HERE ARE SOME GENERAL GUIDELINES
• In general, the bands with frequencies below 13 MHz
are better at night and the bands with frequencies above
13 MHz are best during the day.This guideline, while
approximate, is a useful general rule of thumb.
• During the day, listen in SW5-7. These may start getting
good just before sunrise and may stay good all day, until
just after sunset.
• At night, listen in SW1-4. These may start getting good
just before sunset and may stay good all night, until just
after sunrise.
• Around sunrise and sunset, both the day and night
bands might be good, sometimes exceptionally good.
• Winter shortwave is generally somewhat better than
summer shortwave.
• Holding the radio while listening to shortwave will
improve signal strengths.
• Getting close to a window may substantially improve
your reception because the construction materials of
some buildings do not let signals in very well. Signals
penetrate wood frame buildings easiest, while concrete
and brick buildings usually block signals. If you are in a
building with one or more stories above you, signals can
also be impaired in strength. In such a situation, get as
close to a window as possible while listening.
• These guidelines can be used worldwide and are not
dependent on location.
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HOW TO IDENTIFY WHAT YOU’RE LISTENING TO AND HOW TO FIND STATIONS THAT YOU WANT TO HEAR
For this, you’ll need to use a shortwave directory.We recommend the use of a comprehensive shortwave directory, especially if you want to hear specific countries or to identify the
station you’re listening to. Such a directory will alphabetically
list the countries broadcasting on shortwave, showing their
language, target area, broadcast time and frequency that is
used. The easiest to use shortwave directory is PASSPORT TO
WORLD BAND RADIO, available in major bookstores and
directly from the publisher. Published by International
Broadcasting Services, Ltd., Box 300, Penn's Park,
Pennsylvania 18943 (www.passband.com). This publication
has separate chapters for English and non-English broadcasts,
titled World-Wide Broadcasts In English and Voices From
Home.
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14 SERVICE INFORMATION
You may contact the Etón Service Department for additional
information or assistance by calling toll-free Monday through
Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time:
1-800-872-2228 (United States)
1-800-673-1648 (Canada)
Call for a Return Authorization prior to shipping your unit.
Should you want to return your unit for service, pack the
receiver carefully using the original carton or other suitable
container. Write your return address clearly on the shipping
carton and on an enclosed cover letter describing the service
required, symptoms or problems.Also, include your daytime
telephone number and a copy of your proof of purchase.The
receiver will be serviced under the terms of the Etón Limited
Warranty and returned to you.
15 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Etón warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be
free from defects in material or workmanship for one year
from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period Etón or an authorized Etón service facility will provide,
free of charge, both parts and labor necessary to correct
defects in material and workmanship.At their option, Etón
may replace a defective unit.
1. Complete and send in the Warranty Registration Card
within ten (10) days of purchase.
2. Call Etón or the nearest authorized service facility, as
soon as possible after discovery of a possible defect.
Have ready:
(a) the model and serial number.
(b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date of
purchase.
(c) a detailed description of the problem, including details
on the electrical connection to associated equipment and
the list of such equipment.
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