Eton Grundig G5 User Manual

G5AM/FM STEREO/MW.SW.LW DUAL CONVERSIONOWNER’S MANUALGrundig Radio Line By  www.etoncorp.com

4 GETTING STARTED continuedbattery leakage warranty program. CAUTION! Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!MORE IMPORTANT BATTERY USE

4 GETTING STARTED continuedIMPORTANT AC ADAPTER/CHARGER INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONSIt is normal for the AC adapter/charger to feel warm during use.

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 disp

4 GETTING STARTED continued• At some point in their life cycle, all rechargeable batteries lose their ability to charge. When this occurs, it may be

USING THE LOCK FEATURE (2)With the G5 turned off, the lock feature prevents unwanted turn-on. When it is turned on, the lock feature prevents unwante

Volume can be adjusted with the G5 turned on or off. Volume can also be adjusted using the numeric keypad (9).To adjust the volume with the numeric ke

When listening to FM or shortwave, fully extend the telescopic an-tenna (44). It need not be extended when listening to AM stations (the AM antenna is

1. Turn off the G5.2. Press the F5 button for about 3 seconds, or until ‘9’ or ‘10’ flashes in the display. 3. Release the button and give the PAGE

To enter a frequency:1. Use the numeric buttons (9) to enter the frequency. 2. Within 3 seconds, press the AM ‘enter’ button (10) if it’s an AM or

To select an auto-scan mode: 1. Hold down the F6 button for about 2 seconds, then release. Note that the last chosen mode flashes in the screen. 2.

5 BASIC RADIO OPERATION continuedSW BAND(meters)E5 FREQ. RANGE(kilohertz)120m90m75m60m49m41m31m25m22m19m16m13m11m2300-24953200-34003900-40004700-5100

For best SSB signal clarity, placing the DX/LOCAL switch in the LOCAL position may be desirable. SSB NOTE: If you’re new to SSB, see the SSB chart in

3. Long, 3 second press of TIME ZONE button. ‘Tzone disappears from the display.Time Zone Abbreviation ListANC-Anchorage HNL-HonoluluBEG-Beijing

To view other time zones: This allows viewing other time zones without changing the home time zone. 1. Quick, short press of TIME ZONE button. ‘Tzone’

4. Use the tuning knob to set the minutes. 5. Press the PAGE/TIME button. 6. Use the tuning knob to set the wake-up volume.7. Press the PAGE/TIME butt

The G5 has 700 memories (also called presets), arranged in 100 pages, with each page holding 7 memories. Buttons F1-7 represent memory locations. STOR

1. Select memory mode with the PAGE/TIME button (4). MEMO appears in the display. 2. Use the buttons to select the desired memory page. 3.

1. Press and release the PAGE/TIME button (4), causing PAGE to appear in the display. 2. Press or hold down the CHECK button (14) and turn

3. While holding down the ERASE button (15), press the F1-7 button that you wish to erase. Note that the box surrounding the memory location disappear

The light illuminates the display and buttons. There are three light modes. Normal Mode: Pressing any button activates the light. The light automatic

DO YOU NEED HELP?Thank you for purchasing the G5 AM/FM/Shortwave Radio. We want you to thoroughly enjoy the use of this product. To take ad-vantage of

Note the wide/narrow diagram in the display (36).AM/FM – The MUSIC/WIDE position creates a ‘brighter’ music sound. The NEWS/NARROW position creates a

11 MUSIC/WIDE AND NEWS/NARROW SWITCH (41)Pull the folding stand from the rear of the G5, allowing viewing at a comfortable angle. (see below)T

SW BANDS, SSB AND OTHER SHORTWAVE HELPNEED HELP? CONTACT US. Etón Corporation1015 Corporation WayPalo Alto, CA 94030USA U.S. States: 1-800-872-2228Can

ever listened to AM or FM radio, then you already know what a band is. In North America, the AM band is a frequency range stretching from 530 to 1710

BANDKILOHERTZ (kHz)MEGAHERTZ (MHz) 120 m 2,300 - 2,495 MHz 2300 - 2495 kHz 90 m 3,20 - 3,40 MHz 3200 - 3400 kHz

shortwave signals, it may be best to hold the radio in your hands and get very close to a window or use an external antenna mounted next to the window

INTRODUCTION TO SINGLE SIDEBAND (SSB)Many higher-end shortwave radios have special circuitry enabling SSB, a highly efficient way of electronically pro

Aeronautical SW Frequency Ranges (usually USB) Maritime SW Frequency Ranges (usually USB) SHORTWAVE SSB WEATHER FREQUENCIES AND WEATHER FAX FREQUEN

SHORTWAVE MAGAZINESMonitoring Times: 7540 Highway 64 West, Brasstown, NC 28902, Telephone: (828) 837-9200/800-438-8155. Website: http://www.monitoring

WILL NOT TURN ON 1. Assure that the LOCK feature is not engaged.2. Assure that the radio has power (batteries installed or AC adapter plugged in).

TABLE OF CONTENTSWHAT THE G5 INCLUDES...G5 FEATURES...

A STATION CAUSES SEVERE AUDIO DISTORTION, BUT SEEMS TO BE VERY STRONG IN SIGNAL STRENGTH This is probably a strong, local station, very close to your

The receiver will be serviced under the terms of the Etón Corporation Limited Warranty and returned to you. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYEtón warrants to

specification of the original parts.(2) Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.(3) Accidental or intentional damage.(4) Battery leakage.All im

G5 OWNER’S MANUALEtón CorporationCorporate Headquarters1015 Corporation WayPalo Alto, California 94303 USAtel +1 650-903-3866tel +1 800-872-2228fax +

TABLE OF CONTENTS• SETTING/ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING THE ALARMS ...WORKING WITH MEMORY...

2 WHAT THE G5 INCLUDES• AC adapter• Stereo earphones• External wire antenna• Carrying pouch• Carrying strap (attached)• Owner’s manualNote: In the in

3 FEATURES continuedPOWER / SLEEP HOLDRESETPAGE/TIME VOL+/VOL- AUTO SCAN EDIT/BACKLIGHT SWITCH MONO/STEREO/SSB INDICATOR 0-9 NUMBER BUTTONMETER BAND

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

4 GETTING STARTEDINSTALLING BATTERIES The hinged battery compartment (17) is located on the back of the G5. To open it, apply thumb pressure to the r