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| ENTER/ |
MEMORY |
| CLOCK |
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PRESET |
| BAND |
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| TUNE/ |
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| TIME SET |
MEGA
FM BASS
ST ON
MONO OFF
Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sony radio! It will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure.
Before operating the radio, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.
Features
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•Up to 7 stations in FM and 7 stations in AM can be preset.
•You can enjoy a powerful bass sound using the “MEGA BASS” system.
•Power goes off automatically in about 90 minutes.
Notes on AM Channel StepThe AM channel step differs depending on areas. The channel step of this unit is
10 kHz (models for North and South America)/
9 kHz (models for other countries).
| Area | Channel step |
North and South | 10 kHz |
American countries |
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Other countries | 9 kHz |
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Area | Channel step |
North and South | 10 kHz |
American countries |
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Other countries | 9 kHz |
2While holding down ENTER/CLOCK, keep pressing POWER (AUTO OFF) for more than 5 seconds.
You can hear the confirmation beep and the channel step (9 kHz or 10 kHz) will flash in the display for 3 seconds.
If you proceed to step 2 again, the channel step changes back to the previous channel step.
Note•When the AM channel step is changed, the preset stations will be erased, and the clock time will be kept.
Operating the Radio
1Connect the headphones to 2.2Press POWER (AUTO OFF).3Press BAND to select the band.4Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to tune in a station.5Adjust VOL (volume).• To turn off the radio, press POWER (AUTO |
| OFF). |
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Precautions
•Operate the unit only on 3 V DC with two R03 (size AAA) batteries.
•Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun.
•Should anything fall into the unit, remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
•In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult of noisy. Try listening near a window.
Notes on Headphones
Road safetyDo not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headphones at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damageAvoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Caring for othersKeep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to people around you.
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RearRO3 (size AAA) ✕ 2Installing the Batteries (See Fig. A)
1Open the lid at the rear of the radio.2Install two R03 (size AAA) batteries with correct polarity.3Close the lid.Battery LifeUsing Sony R03 (AAA) batteries
FM | Approx. 13 hours |
AM | Approx. 22 hours |
•When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted, and “i” will appear or flash in the display.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
•Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the radio is turned off. Replace the batteries within 30 seconds. Otherwise, the clock setting and preset stations could be erased. In this case, set the clock and preset the stations again.
•After replacing the batteries, to clear “i” press
POWER (AUTO OFF).Notes on Batteries•Insert the batteries with correct polarity.
•Do not charge the dry batteries.
•Do not use different types of batteries at the same time.
•When you replace the batteries, replace both with new ones.
•When the unit is not being used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
•If a battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery compartment with a soft cloth before inserting new ones.
Setting the Clock
The time display of this clock is aThe display will flash “AM 12:00” when the batteries are first installed.
Press ENTER/CLOCK to stop flashing of the display .
1Press POWER (AUTO OFF) to turn off the power.
2While holding down ENTER/CLOCK, press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to set the clock to the current time.
Each time you press the button, the digits move forward or backward by one.
When you keep the button pressed, the digits change rapidly.
3When you release ENTER/CLOCK, the clock starts operating, and “:” starts flashing.
•To set the current time exactly to the second, release ENTER/CLOCK at step 3 with the telephone time signal.
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Changing AM
Channel Step
The channel step of this unit is
9 kHz or 10 kHz to match the frequency allocation system of the country as listed.
When needed, change the channel step before listening to the radio.
• | The radio will be shut off automatically in about |
| 90 minutes to prevent unnecessary wear of the |
| batteries. To listen to the radio continuously, |
| press the POWER (AUTO OFF) again. |
• | To improve radio reception |
| FM: Extend the headphones cord which |
| functions as the FM antenna. |
| AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum |
| reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built |
| in the unit. |
When listening to stereo program, normally set the FM selector (at the rear of the unit) to the ST position. If the stereo program is too weak and noisy, set the FM selector to the MONO position. (When the selector is set to the MONO position, the sound will become monaural.)
To obtain powerful bass soundSwitch MEGA BASS to ON. The “MEGA BASS” system produces a powerful bass.
When the sound become distorted, switch MEGA BASS to OFF.Preset Tuning
You can preset up to 7 stations in FM, 3 stations in TV (TV
You can hear the confirmation beep and preset number appears in the display.
Example: To set FM 90 MHz in preset button 2 for FM.
To preset another station, repeat these steps.•To change the preset station, preset a new station number. The previous station will be cancelled.
Tuning in a Preset Station1Press POWER (AUTO OFF).2Select the band with BAND.3Press MEMORY PRESET button repeatedly to choose the preset stations.4Adjust VOL (volume).Warning
If there is lightning when you are using the unit, take off the headphones immediately.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
Time display:| Band | Frequency range | Channel step |
FM | 76 - 108 MHz | 0.1 MHz |
AM | 531 | 9 kHz |
AM | 530 | 10 kHz |
*Received inside Japan only.
World modelBand | Frequency range | Channel step |
FM | 76 - 108 MHz | 0.05 MHz** |
AM | 531 | 9 kHz |
AM | 530 | 10 kHz |
**The frequency display is raised or lowered by a step of 0.1 MHz. (Example: Frequency 88.00 and 88.05 MHz is displayed as “ 88.0 MHz”.)
Output: 2(headphones) jack (stereo minijack)
Power output:4 mW + 4 mW (headphones) (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements:3 V DC, two R03 (size AAA) batteries
Power auto off:90minutes
Dimensions:Approx. 45 x 88 x 19.8 mm (w/h/d) (1 13⁄16 ⋅ 3 1 ⁄ 2 ⋅ 25⁄32 in) incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass: Approx. 74.2 g (2.6 oz) incl. batteries and headphone
Supplied accessories:Stereo headphones (1) Batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting
Guide
Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory reception•Weak batteries
•In a vehicle or in a building, listen near a window.
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.•Weak batteries.
•The unit is being used in extremely high or low temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture.
The station cannot be received when a MEMORY PRESET button is pressed.•Chosen the wrong preset number.
•The memory of the station has been erased, preset the station again.
Sound is not heard and “i” flashes in the display.• Weak batteries.