Eton E1 User Manual
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4. ANTENNA HF
This switch selects between the internal TELESCOPIC
antenna and the external antenna connector when
receiving LW, MW, or SW frequency ranges.
5. ANTENNA FM
This switch selects between the internal TELESCOPIC
antenna and the external antenna connector when
receiving the FM Broadcast band (76 - 90 MHz or 87 –
108 MHz).
6. EXT ANTENNA
This PAL type male input connector is designed for an
unbalanced 50 to 75 ohm input connection that is
encountered with coaxial feeds.
7. DC IN 9 V
Connect the AC ADAPTER wall transformer output
cable to this connector. The receiver requires 9 VDC
power at approximately 1 Amp current. With external
DC power applied, the internal batteries are not used.
8. EXT SPEAKER
This 1/8“ monophonic connector provides 1.25 to 3.0
watts audio output for an external 4 to 8 ohm speaker.
9. HEADPHONE
This connector accepts a 1/8" (3.175 mm)
stereo/mono headphone connector. Stereo reception is
possible only in the FM and XM Radio modes. All
speaker outputs are automatically switched off when
using the headphones..
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25. TIMER 1 2
This display appears when one or both of the event
timers are enabled.
26. Time Display
This displays the time, which can be either Greenwich
Mean Time (GMT) or Local time (L). If the time display
is flashing, this is an indication that the time has not
been set. See “Clock and Timer Functions” on page
52.
27a. LOW BATT
This flashing reverse video indicator appears when no
external AC Adaptor is connected, and the battery volt-
age is too low for satisfactory operation. If this flashing
indicator is seen, the batteries should be replaced.
27b. POWER LOSS
This indicator, which appears in the same location on
the display as “LOW BATT”, will be seen when the
unit is connected to external power, and that external
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power is lost. It means that the receiver is operating
from the internal batteries, if so equipped. If the
POWER LOSS BEEP is enabled (AUDIO SETTINGS
menu, selection 3), there will also be four beeps in
rapid succession, once per minute. (Volume controlled).
28. LOCK
This indicator appears when the ‘CLEAR/LOCK’ key has
been pressed for 3 seconds. W hen this condition
exists, all front panel keys (except for ‘CLEAR/LOCK’)
plus the ‘TUNING’ and ‘PBT’ knobs will be ineffective.
Pressing ‘CLEAR/LOCK’ again for 3 seconds will enable
normal operation, and the “LOCK” indicator will disap-
pear.
29. ERROR
This indicator will appear along with an audio beep
when an error condition exists, such as pressing one of
the softkeys which has no label in the mode selected.
SIDE PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. TELESCOPIC ANTENNA
The receiver has a built-in telescopic antenna that can
be used on all bands.
Note that the pivot point section
of the antenna must be exposed out of its nesting tube
to permit moving the antenna from its vertical orienta-
tion. Extend the telescopic sections and position the
antenna for best signal reception. Be sure the corre-
sponding side panel antenna select switches are set to
the ‘INTERNAL’ position for TELESCOPIC antenna
reception.
2. LINE IN
This 1/8" diameter stereo jack is used to feed in audio
from an external source such as a CD or cassette tape
player. The input level should be approximately 300
mV, at an impedance of 47K ohm. This input is enabled
when the AUX mode is selected. When in this mode,
the VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE controls are effective.
3. LINE OUT
This 1/8" diameter stereo jack provides a constant low
level audio source that is independent of the front
panel ‘VOLUME’, ‘TREBLE’ and ‘BASS’ control settings.
It is designed to interface to a tape recorder, CW /
RTTY demodulators, stereo amplifiers, etc.
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GETTING STARTED
GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION
The
etón E1 receiver has been designed for ease of
use. Please take a few moments to read through this
section and familiarize yourself with general operating
information.
In this manual, the term AM stands for Amplitude
Modulation, not the commercial AM broadcast band of
530 - 1710 kilohertz.
When referring to the commercial AM broadcast band,
the term MW (medium wave) is used.
FIRST STEPS
Please refer to the front panel illustration on page 13
and set the controls as described below.
(1) Install 4 "D" batteries or connect AC ADAPTER.
(2) Fully extend the telescopic antenna and adjust to a
vertical position, or connect an external antenna to
the side panel EXT. ANTENNA jack. Set side panel
‘ANTENNA HF’ and/or ‘ANTENNA FM' switch(es) to
appropriate position(s) (INTERNAL or EXTERNAL).
Plug the XM Satellite antenna into the jack on the
right side panel, if you have purchased the XM
Satellite Radio option.
(3) Press ‘POWER’ and adjust ‘VOLUME’ to a comfort-
able level.
(4) Select the desired band by pressing the ‘FM’, ‘SW’,
‘MW/LW’, or ‘XM’ (if applicable) softkeys until the
desired band is displayed on the front panel dis-
play. The selected band will be indicated by reverse
video on the display. For example: “MW / LW “.
(5) Enter the desired frequency by using one of several
methods as described in “DIRECT FREQUENCY
ENTRY” or use the ‘TUNING’ knob to tune until the
desired frequency is displayed.
DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY
Direct entry of a desired frequency is possible using the
‘Direct-Key-Input’ keys. While entering a frequency, if
an incorrect frequency is entered, pressing the
‘CLEAR/LOCK’ key will clear the entry in progress and
return the receiver to its previous settings. The second
depression of the decimal (.) key acts as an ‘ENTER'
and causes immediate response to the entered fre-
quency. If you do not press the decimal (.) key a sec-
ond time at the end, the receiver will automatically
enter the frequency after a slight delay.
Enter frequency as follows:
(A) The LW and MW (AM broadcast) bands enter and
display in kHz (Kilohertz). A maximum of 6 digits may
be entered.
Examples:
700 KHz
Press ‘7', ’0' , ’0' , ’.’ ,’ .’ **
1290.00 kHz
Press ‘1', ‘2', ‘9', ‘0', ‘.’, ‘0’, ‘0’ *
* When the maximum number of allowed digits is
entered, the decimal point will be automatically placed
between the 1 kHz and .1 kHz digits and need not be
entered.
** The second depression of the ‘.’ key acts as an
‘ENTER’ and causes immediate response to the
entered frequency. If you do not press the decimal ‘.’ a
second time at the end, the receiver will automatically
enter the frequency after a slight delay.