Eton Mini300pe Am Fm Shortwave Radio Operating Manual

							Mini300PE
AM/FM/SHORTWAVE RADIOOPERATION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASIC CONTROLS ...........................................................
BATTERIES ......................................................................
POWER ON/OFF/ VOLUME ..............................................FM RADIO .....................................................................AM/SW17 RADIO .........................................................ANTENNA .....................................................................CLOCK .............................................................................ALARM ............................................................................SLEEP FUNCTION ............................................................
INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE .....................................
SHORTWAVE BANDS .....................................................GUIDELINES ...................................................................
STATIONS .........................................................................
SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................
ONE YEAR  LIMITED WARRANTY  ....................................1
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1BASIC CONTROLS
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ANTENNA
DISPLAYHOURMINUTESTUNNING KNOB
VOLUME KNOBPOWERSLEEPALARMTIME
BATTERY COVER
EAR PHONE JACK
BAND SWITCH1
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							4FM 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.
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2BATTERIES
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 bat
teries 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.
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3POWER ON/OFF/VOLUME
Turn the radio on by pressing the POWER button (7). Use
the volume knob (6) to adjust the volume.
5AM RADIO
6AM RADIO
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. Select the desired band, AM or SW 17, 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 SW18 is selected. 
						

							8ALARM
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 but
ton (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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7CLOCK
The clock displays time in 12 hour, AM/PM format. While
keeping the TIME button (10) pressed, set the correcthour 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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							NOTE:The sleep function cannot be activated again
within 2 minutes after this function was deactivated
before.
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9SLEEP FUNCTION
The sleep function enables the radio to play for a specified
time before automatically shutting off (from 1 hour 59minutes 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 keepthe SLEEP button pressed and use the HOUR and MINUTE
buttons to adjust the sleep time for you needs. When fin
ished, 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.
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10INTRODUCTION 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 short
wave stations you must know how to find them. They are
found in the shortwave ‘bands’. On the Mini 300, the
shortwave bands are numbered 17. The chart below and
the one on the back of the radio show the relationship of
bands 17 to their official names and the frequency rangescovered by them.
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MINI 300 
SWITCH SETTING
SW1
SW2SW3SW4SW5SW6SW7
OFFICIAL 
SHORTWAVE 
BAND NAME
49 meters
41 meters31 meters25 meters22 meters19 meters16 meters
FREQUENCY 
RANGEIN MHz
5.9506.20 
7.107.30 9.509.95 11.60012.100 13.60013.800 15.1015.80 17.50017.90 
FREQUENCY 
RANGE IN KHz
5950 6200 
7100 7300 9500 9950 1160012100 1360013800 1510015800 1750017900 
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							12GUIDELINES
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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 SW57. These may start getting 
good just before sunrise and may stay good all day, untiljust after sunset.
• At night, listen in SW14. 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.
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• 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 con
crete and brick buildings usually block signals. If youare in a building with one or more stories above you,
signals can also be impaired in strength. In such a sit
uation, get as close to a window as possible whilelistening.
• These guidelines can be used worldwide and are not 
dependent on location. 
						

							13STATION
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 rec
ommend the use of a comprehensive shortwave directory,
especially if you want to hear specific countries or to iden
tify the station you’re listening to. Such a directory will
alphabetically list the countries broadcasting on short
wave, 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, Penns Park, Pennsylvania 18943 (www.passband.com).
This publication has separate chapters for English and
nonEnglish broadcasts, titled WorldWide Broadcasts In
English and Voices From Home.
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14SERVICE INFORMATION
You may contact the Etón Service Department for additional
information:
[email protected]
Contact us 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 clearlyon 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 returnedto you. 
						

							15ONE 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 war
ranty 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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3. Etón will issue a Return Authorization number and the
address to which the unit can be shipped. Ship the unit
in its original container or equivalent, fully insured andshipping charges prepaid.
Correct maintenance, repair, and use are important to
obtain proper performance from this product. Therefore
carefully read the Instruction Manual. This warranty doesnot apply to any defect that Etón determines is due to:
1. Improper maintenance or repair, including the 
installation of parts or accessories that do not conform
to the quality and specification of the original parts.
2. Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.
3. Accidental or intentional damage.
4. Battery leakage.
All implied warranties, if any, including warranties of mer
chantability and fitness for a particular purpose, terminate
one (1) year from the date of the original purchase. Theforegoing constitutes Etón entire obligation with respect to
this product, and the original purchaser shall have noother remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential