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E10 OWNER’S MANUAL
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12 UNDERSTANDING SHORTWAVE BANDS continued
IF YOUR BUILDING BLOCKS SIGNALS:
If you notice that the signal strength of a stations
substantially improves when you get very close to
a window or when you go outside, then it is certain
that your building blocks shortwave signals. This
blockage is due to the construction materials of
your building or to having one or more stories or
levels above you. The solutions to this are to do
your listening very close to a window, to go outside
or to set up an outdoor shortwave antenna. For ideas
on how to set up an outdoor shortwave antenna,
use your favorite Internet search site and type in
‘shortwave antennas’. If you don’t have Internet ac-
cess, contact us, Etón Corporation, using the contact
methods noted at the beginning of this manual.
RESET PROCEDURE
The RESET button is on the bottom of the E10.
When performing a reset, have good batteries in
the radio or power it with an AC adaptor and turn it
off. Perform a reset if the solutions outlined below
don’t resolve the issue. To perform a reset, press
the reset button with a paper clip or similar object.
WILL NOT TURN ON
1. Assure that the LOCK feature is not engaged.
2. Assure that the radio has power (batteries
installed or AC adaptor plugged in.
3. Assure that batteries are inserted with correct
polarity
4. Assure that the batteries are not depleted
5. If using an AC adaptor, assure that it is plugged
into the household outlet (mains socket) and
into the radio’s DC socket. Take care not to plug
it into the earphone socket. Also, assure that
the AC adaptor is of the correct DC voltage
output and polarity and that its plug-tip is of
the correct inner and outer diameter.
SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY WHILE PLAYING
DURING BATTERY USE
This is caused by depleted batteries. Replace them.
SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY WHILE BEING MOVED
DURING AC ADAPTOR USE
This is usually caused by a broken wire or loose con-
nection in the AC adaptor’s cord or if the AC adaptor’s
plug-tip is of the wrong diameter.
OPERATES ERRATICALLY
Perform a RESET, as described in the section titled
RESET PROCEDURE.
STATIONS ARE RECEIVED TOO WEAK
• Assure that the ANTENNA GAIN switch is set to
the DX position.
• Assure that the telescopic antenna is pulled up all
the way for FM and Shortwave reception.
• When listening to AM stations, swivel the radio.
The AM internal ferrite bar antenna is highly
directional.
• On shortwave, adjust the ANTENNA TRIMMER.
THERE IS NO SOUND FROM THE SPEAKER
Assure that earphones/headphones are not plugged
in and that the volume control is turned up.
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 location. Because of its close proxim-
ity to you, its signal is too strong. To reduce signal
13 TROUBLESHOOTING