Using The Lock Feature; Volume Control; Using The Dx/Local Switch; Selecting Fm, Am And Shortwave (Sw) - Eton E5 Operación Manual

BASIC RADIO OPERATION
2. Within 3 seconds, use the tuning knob (40) to select the sleep time
(in minutes) of your choice.
3. Within 3 seconds, press the PAGE/TIME button (4) when finished.

USING THE LOCK FEATURE (2)

With the E5 turned off, the lock feature prevents unwanted turn-on.
When it is turned on, the lock feature prevents unwanted frequency
changes. The lock feature also serves as an audio-mute.
E5 TURNED OFF
Giving the LOCK button (2) a short press causes the lock symbol (27)
to appear in the display and the on/off button does not work.
Deactivate it with a longer press of about 2 seconds.
E5 TURNED ON
Giving the LOCK button (2) a short press disables only the tuning
knob (40). Note that the lock symbol (27) does not appear in the
display. Giving it another short press causes the lock symbol to
appear and disables all buttons. Deactivate it with a longer press
of about 2 seconds.

VOLUME CONTROL

The volume control buttons (5) are labeled +-/VOL. To increase the
volume, push the '+' button. To decrease the volume, push the '–'
button. The E5's volume is divided into levels, 0-31. When adjusting
volume, the corresponding level number appears in the display.
Volume can be adjusted with the E5 turned on or off. Volume can
also be adjusted using the numeric keypad (9).
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BASIC RADIO OPERATION
To adjust the volume with the numeric keypad:
1. Use the numeric keypad (9) to enter the desired volume level (0-31).
2. Within 3 seconds, press either the + or – VOL button.

USING THE DX/LOCAL SWITCH (46)

The DX/LOCAL switch is located on the left side of the E5 and is labeled
DX/LO. Use DX as the default setting. This gives the E-5 maximum
sensitivity to signals. If strong stations seem distorted, then use the local
setting (labeled LO). This switch does not function in FM mode.

SELECTING FM, AM AND SHORTWAVE (SW)

Turn on the E-5. To select AM press the AM BAND button (11), for FM
press the 'FM BAND' button (12) and for shortwave sequentially press
the 'METERBAND' button (10) until the shortwave band of your
choice is selected. The last used frequency is automatically displayed.
The most popular shortwave bands can also be accessed with the F1-F7
buttons (F1=49m, F2=41m, F3=31m, F4=25m, F5=22m, F6=19m
and F7=16m).
See more specific information about the E5 and shortwave under the
heading SHORTWAVE WITH THE E5.
If you're completely new to shortwave or need
SHORTWAVE NOTE:
a 'refresher', see the special shortwave section toward the end of this
manual.
The frequency digits (33) appear in the lower center portion of the
display. AM and FM is for listening to local stations, while shortwave
brings in stations from around the world.
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