1. Inleiding
Thank you for choosing the Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio. This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your device. Please read these instructions carefully before use to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your radio.
The Eton Sound 100 is a tabletop AM/FM radio featuring a digital Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) tuner, 10 station presets, an alarm with sleep timer, and a 3-inch full-range speaker. It includes an infrared remote control and a 3.5 mm auxiliary input for connecting external audio devices.
2. Opstelling
2.1 Uitpak
Carefully remove all components from the packaging. Ensure you have the Eton Sound 100 radio, the AC power adapter, and the remote control.
2.2 Kragverbinding
- Locate the AC power adapter.
- Insert the adapter's barrel connector into the -12V AC 1A 10W input jack on the back of the radio.
- Prop die AC-adapter in 'n standaard muuraansluiting.
The radio is designed for corded electric operation. For backup power during short outages, the unit may retain settings for approximately 30 minutes or more due to a built-in capacitor. For extended power loss, two AA batteries can be inserted into the battery compartment on the back of the unit to maintain time and preset settings.
2.3 Antenna-aanpassing
Extend the telescopic antenna located on the back of the radio for optimal FM reception. For AM reception, the radio uses a built-in ferrite bar antenna; repositioning the radio may improve AM signal quality.
Figuur 1: Agter view of the Eton Sound 100, highlighting the power input, auxiliary ports, and telescopic antenna.
3. Bedryfsinstruksies
3.1 Basiese kontroles
Figuur 2: Voorkant view of the Eton Sound 100 radio and its remote control.
- Kragknoppie: Press to turn the radio on or off.
- VOLUME knop: Draai kloksgewys om die volume te verhoog, antikloksgewys om te verlaag.
- MODUS-knoppie: Press to switch between AM, FM, and AUX input modes.
- TUNING/SET Knob: Rotate to manually tune radio frequencies. Press to confirm settings in menu modes.
- TIME SET Button: Word gebruik om die huidige tyd in te stel.
- GEHEUE-knoppie: Used to save and recall radio station presets.
3.2 Stel die tyd in
- With the radio on or off, press the TYD BEREIK knoppie.
- Gebruik die TUNING/SET knob to adjust the hour. Press TUNING/SET te bevestig.
- Gebruik die TUNING/SET knob to adjust the minute. Press TUNING/SET te bevestig.
3.3 Tuning Radio Stations
Handmatige instelling:
- Druk die MODUS button to select AM or FM band.
- Draai die TUNING/SET knob to find your desired station.
Outo-instelling:
- Druk die MODUS button to select AM or FM band.
- Druk en hou die TUNING/SET knob for a few seconds. The radio will scan and stop at the next clear station.
3.4 Saving and Recalling Presets
To Save a Station:
- Skakel in op jou verlangde stasie.
- Druk die GEHEUEN knoppie. Die vooraf ingestelde nommer sal op die skerm flikker.
- Draai die TUNING/SET knob to select a preset number (1-10).
- Druk die GEHEUEN knoppie weer om die stasie te bevestig en te stoor.
To Recall a Station:
- Druk die GEHEUEN knoppie.
- Draai die TUNING/SET knob to cycle through your saved presets. The radio will automatically tune to the selected preset.
3.5 Alarm en Slaaptimer
The radio features an alarm function to wake you to your preferred radio station and volume. A sleep timer allows the radio to turn off automatically after a set period.
- ALARM Button (on remote): Used to set and activate the alarm.
- SNOOZE Button (on remote): Maak die alarm tydelik stil.
- SLEEP Button (on remote): Activates the sleep timer.
3.6 Using the Auxiliary Input
Connect an external audio device, such as an MP3 player or iPod, to the AUX IN jack on the back of the radio using a 3.5mm audio cable. Press the MODUS button until "AUX" is displayed to play audio from the connected device.
4. Onderhoud
4.1 Skoonmaak
To clean the radio, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents as they may damage the finish. Ensure the radio is unplugged before cleaning.
4.2 Battery Replacement (Backup)
If using AA batteries for backup, replace them annually or when the radio fails to retain time and preset settings after a power interruption. Ensure correct polarity when inserting new batteries.
5. Probleemoplossing
- Geen krag: Ensure the AC adapter is securely plugged into both the radio and a working wall outlet.
- Swak radio-ontvangs: Extend the FM telescopic antenna fully. For AM, try repositioning the radio. Avoid placing the radio near other electronic devices that may cause interference.
- Vertoon kwessies: The LCD display is designed for optimal viewing from a direct angle. Viewing from extreme angles or in very bright conditions may affect readability. The display brightness is fixed.
- Radio Does Not Turn On Automatically After Power Outage: If the radio loses power and then power is restored, you may need to press the KRAG button to turn the unit back on, even if backup batteries are installed.
- Volume Control Irregularity: If the volume knob exhibits inconsistent response, try using the volume controls on the remote control.
- Geen klank van hulpinvoer nie: Ensure the audio cable is fully inserted into both the radio's AUX IN jack and the external device. Verify the radio is in AUX mode and the external device's volume is turned up.
6. Spesifikasies
- Handelsmerk: Eton
- Modelnommer: Klank 100
- Verbindingstegnologie: IR (for remote control)
- Tuner Tegnologie: Digital Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL)
- Kragbron: Corded Electric (12V AC, 1A)
- Radiobande ondersteun: AM, FM
- Versoenbare toestelle: MP3 Player (via 3.5mm Audio Input)
- Hardeware-koppelvlak: 3.5mm Audio Input, 3.5mm Audio Output, Headphone Jack
- Afmetings (B x H x D): 8.27 x 4.53 x 5.1 duim (210 x 115 x 130 mm)
- Gewig: 2.82 pond (1.28 kg)
- Spreker: 3-inch, full-range, magnetically shielded
- presets: 10 stasievoorinstellings
7. Waarborginligting
The Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio comes with a een jaar beperkte waarborg vanaf die aankoopdatum. Hierdie waarborg dek vervaardigingsdefekte in materiale en vakmanskap onder normale gebruik. Dit dek nie skade wat veroorsaak word deur misbruik, ongelukke, ongemagtigde wysigings of eksterne oorsake soos kragstuwings nie.
Bewaar asseblief u aankoopbewys vir waarborgeise. Vir gedetailleerde waarborgbepalings en -voorwaardes, verwys na die dokumentasie wat by u produk ingesluit is of kontak kliëntediens.
8. Ondersteuning
If you encounter any issues not covered in this manual or require further assistance, please contact Eton customer support. Contact information can typically be found on the manufacturer's webwebwerf of op die produkverpakking.
