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3-231-764-21(1) FM Stereo/AM Radio Operating Instructions FM/AM WALKMAN SRF-86 Sony Corporation © 2001 Printed in China A size AA (R6) × 1 B Front i Dial scale C a b Insert the # side of the battery first. Rear TUNE VOL POWER a LIM(IPToErDtaWbleAARuRdAiNo)TY WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 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 unit, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference. Features • Water-resistant for all-weathers • Can be attached to your hand, arm, or your waist • Requires only 1.5 V DC from one size AA (R6) battery • The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) selector to allow you to limit the maximum volume without degrading the sound quality Precautions • Operate the unit only on 1.5 V DC with one size AA (R6) battery. • Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the battery and have the unit checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further. • In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window. • To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Notes on Headphones Road safety Do 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 damage Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to people around you. Cautions on Water-resistance This radio is designed so that it can be used with slight exposure to rain, snow and other forms of moisture, but there are several points on which caution should be observed. • Do not allow it to come in contact with large amounts of water. • Do not immerse it in water. • If water should get on it or if it should fall into water, take it out immediately and wipe it off with a dry cloth. The interior of the battery compartment has no water-resistance. The battery may corrode, so wipe out the interior of the battery compartment as follows. - Open or close the battery compartment with dry hands in a place without exposure to any water. - Wipe off the battery and the inside of the battery compartment. Give special attention to the contacts so that no water remains on them. 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 the nearest Sony dealer. Specifications Frequency range: FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz Power output: Headphones: 3.6 mW + 3.6 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion) Output: Headphones jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack) load impedance 16 Ω Power requirements: 1.5 V DC, one size AA (R6) battery Dimensions: Approx. 65 × 96.8 × 26 mm (w/h/d) (2 5⁄8 × 3 7⁄8 × 1 1⁄16 inches) excl. projecting parts and controls Mass: Approx. 95.8 g (3.4 oz) incl. battery Supplied accessories Stereo headphones (1, Vertical-in-theear type), Belt Clip (1), Arm band (1), Mount (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Installing the Battery (See Fig. A) 1 Open the battery compartment lid and install one battery. 2 Close the lid. Battery Life (Approx. hours) (EIAJ*) FM AM Sony alkaline 95 130 size AA (LR6) Sony 35 45 size AA (R6) * Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan) The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit. When replacing the battery Replace the battery when the sound becomes weak or distorted. Remove the old battery and insert a new one. Notes on Battery • Insert the battery with correct polarity. • The battery can not be charged. • Remove the battery when the unit is not to be used for a long time. • Should any battery leakage occur, wipe the battery case well and install a new battery. Playing the radio (See Fig. B) 1 Connect the supplied headphones to i (headphones) jack. 2 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn on the radio. 3 Select the BAND. FM DX : for FM reception, normally set it to DX. LOCAL : if a very strong signal causes noise, set it to LOCAL. AM : for AM reception. 4 Adjust the volume with VOL. 5 Tune in the desired station. To turn off the radio Set the POWER switch to OFF. To improve the reception FM : The headphones cord serves as the antenna, so extend it as long as possible. AM : A ferrite bar antenna is built into the radio for AM reception. Rotate the radio horizontally for optimum reception. Using the AVLS function When the AVLS selector (see fig. B-a) is set to either position 1 or 2, (around 95 dB, 85 dB respectively) the volume will be kept at a moderate level without degradation of the sound quality, even if you attempt to turn the volume up higher. When the AVLS selector is turned off, you will be able to enjoy the full volume capability of your radio. Attaching to your belt (See Fig. C) Use the belt clip when attaching the unit to your belt. To attach the belt clip, see fig. C-a. To detach the belt clip, see fig. C-b.
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