Sony ICF-B01 User manual

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Features
•Self-Powered emergency radio for disaster preparedness
•You can use the radio anytime by turning the Power Generator handle to charge
the built-in rechargeable battery.
— Self power-generating function
•Uses size AAA (R03) dry batteries (not supplied)
•Two types of useful LED lights (Flashlight/Soft light) equipped
•Water resistant for all weather operation
*Do not immerse in water
This product is designed to be splash-resistant, but should not be immersed in
water or come in continuous contact with water.
Before installing the batteries, be sure to wipe off drops of water on the unit.
Precautions
•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.
•Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries, and
have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•Do not open the cabinet other than when disposing the unit.
•When the case becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they
may mar the case.
•Do not leave magnetic bank cards, magnetic train passes, or other cards
containing magnetic information near the speaker. The information on the card
may be erased by the magnetism inside the speaker.
•Keep the volume at a moderate level so as not to harm your ears.
•
When using a separately sold earphone, keep the earphone clean by wiping the plug
of the earphone with a soft dry cloth so you can always hear clear radio sound.
On water resistant
Although this unit is water resistant for all weather operation, take special care of
the following situations.
•Do not splash large amount of water on the unit.
•Do not immerse the unit in water.
•Cover the jack with the attached rubber cap when the earphone is not used.
•If the unit is splashed with salt water, wipe clean with a damp cloth, then dry
with a soft cloth. Do not wash under running water, do not use soap or
detergent and do not dry with an electric hair dryer.
•If water has got into the speaker, turn the face of the unit down and pour the
water out from the speaker.
•Before opening the battery compartment, be sure the outside of the unit is clean
and dry.
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable
batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
When disposing the unit
Take out the rechargeable battery for recycle.
Do not open the cabinet other than when disposing the unit.
1Detach the LED light (SOFT LIGHT) cover.
Remove the 2 screws at the antenna rest on the rear of the unit.
2Remove the left and right side cabinets.
When removing the right cabinet, gently pry up and remove the 3 dials, then
remove the screw at the VOL control.
When removing the left cabinet, remove the screw near the v(earphone)
jack.
3Remove the rear cabinet.
Remove the 4 screws at the rear of the unit and 2 screws in the battery
compartment.
You do not have to remove the screw which fixes the telescopic antenna.
4Remove the screw on the board.
Remove the rechargeable battery after detaching the board.
5Holding the connector plug, disconnect the rechargeable battery
from the board.
Notes
• Be sure to disconnect the rechargeable battery from the board. If it is
connected, electric leakage may occur and it is dangerous. When taking out the
battery, be careful not to touch the interior of other parts.
•Be sure to confirm that the rechargeable battery is completely exhausted and
then take out the rechargeable battery.
If you have any questions or problem
concerning your unit, please consult the nearest Sony dealer.
FM/AM Radio
2-685-300-11(1)
Operating Instructions
© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-B01
Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-
free vegetable oil based ink.
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FM
AM
OFF
RADIO
CHARGE indicator
TUNE indicator
TUNE
VOL (volume)
POWER GENERATOR handle
Power Sources
Using the unit with the built-in
rechargeable battery (see fig. A)
You may charge the built-in rechargeable battery and listen to the radio.
1Pull out the POWER GENERATOR handle.
2To charge, turn the handle one way to either direction.
Turn the handle slowly in the beginning, and speed up the turning little by
little. Then, keep turning the handle continuously at the speed that lights the
CHARGE indicator in green.
When you charge, the built-in rechargeable battery will be charged regardless
of the setting of the BATT SELECTOR switch.
Notes
•Be sure to fold in the telescopic antenna when charging. If you leave the
telescopic antenna unfolded, the telescopic antenna may hit the surroundings
and it is dangerous.
•If you turn the POWER GENERATOR handle while listening to the radio,
there may be a noise interference. In this case, turn off the radio and then
charge the battery.
On charging
When you turn the handle, the power generation starts and charges the built-in
rechargeable battery. The generation capacity may vary depending on the speed.
At first, turn the handle slowly and then speed up the turning little by little and
the CHARGE indicator will light up. Keep on turning the handle for 1 minute
at the speed that lights the CHARGE indicator in green, which will be up to
60 minutes* of listening to the radio. Use this as an charging standard.
Even when you turn the handle at the speed that the CHARGE indicator does not
light, it will charge the built-in rechargeable battery and you may listen to the
radio. The CHARGE indicator is not an indicator for charging
capacity.
*For AM radio reception and 40 minutes for FM radio reception. The listening
time may differ depending on the operation of the unit.
When the rechargeable battery becomes exhausted
The sound will become weak and distorted.
If this occurs, turn the POWER GENERATOR handle to charge the
rechargeable battery.
Notes
•When you use the rechargeable battery for the first time, after a long period of
time of disuse, leaving the power on for a long time or the rechargeable battery
is exhausted, the battery life may be short even after charging it.
In this case, charge (for more than a minute) and discharge the battery several
times. The battery life will be restored.
•If the rechargeable battery capacity becomes half the normal life, please consult
the nearest Sony dealer.
Installing the dry batteries (see fig. B)
Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).
1Open the lid as illustrated.
2Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries with correct polarity.
3Close the lid of the battery compartment.
When to replace the batteries
When the dry batteries become weak, the sound will become weak and distorted.
Replace both dry batteries with new ones.
Choosing the power source
Set the BATT SELECTOR switch to the source you want to use.
BATT SELECTOR
GENERATED BATT
BATT
Checking the batteries
Check the rechargeable battery and the dry batteries once a year.
Rechargeable battery:
Turn the POWER GENERATOR handle to charge, then confirm that you
can listen to the radio.
Dry batteries:
Turn on the radio to confirm if the sound is not weak or distorted.
Rechargeable battery usage time (Approx. minutes)
When using FM AM LIGHT
Built-in rechargeable battery 40*260*215
When charged for 1 minute*1
*1When the POWER GENERATOR handle is turned 120 times in one minute
*2at power output approx. 1 mW
Battery Life (Approx. hours)
When using FM AM LIGHT
Sony alkaline size 40 (JEITA*3)50 (JEITA*3)30
AAA (LR 03)
*3Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending
on the circumstances.
If the battery compartment lid comes off
(see fig. C)
1Insert the left claw of the battery compartment lid into the hole on
the left side of the battery compartment.
2Slide the right side of the lid into the right side hole of the battery
compartment.
3Snap the inner lid into the battery compartment lid.
The inner lid is designed to snugly fit the unit. To open the inner lid, turn the
unit over and let it drop open.
Playing the Radio
You can listen to the radio by the speaker or a separately sold earphone.
1Set the BATT SELECTOR switch to choose the power source.
2Turn on the radio and select FM or AM with power.
3Tune in to a station with TUNE.
When the station is tuned in, the TUNE indicator lights up in red.
4Adjust volume using VOL.
To turn off the radio
Set power to OFF RADIO.
To improve radio reception
FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length,
angle and direction to obtain optimum reception.
Note
Adjust the direction of the antenna by
holding the bottom of it. The antenna
can be damaged when you move the
antenna with excessive force.
AM:Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built in
the unit.
When using a separately sold earphone
Connect the earphone (not supplied) to v(earphone) jack.
When the earphone is connected, the speaker will not emit sound.
Notes
•When the earphone is not connected to the v(earphone) jack, be sure to close
the earphone cover. If you do not close the earphone cover, the unit will not be
water-resistant.
•When using an earphone, be careful not to expose the unit to water.
Useful functions
Using the LED light
Select the SOFT LIGHT or FLASHLIGHT using the LIGHT switch.
SOFT LIGHT: Turns on the light at the top of the unit.
FLASHLIGHT: Turns on the light at the side of the unit.
To turn off the light, set the LIGHT switch to “LIGHT OFF.”
Attaching the hand strap
The supplied hand strap is useful when carrying the unit.
To attach the hand strap
Attach the supplied hand strap to the strap hole at the side of the unit.
A
B
C
Front
BATT SELECTOR
GENERATED BATT
BATT
SOFT LIGHT
LIGHT OFF
FLASHLIGHT
Telescopic antenna
Soft light
Flashlight
v(earphone) jack
Rear
g
1
2
3
g
g
g
Insert the #side of
the battery first.
Size AAA (R03)
Nickel Metal Hydride battery:
“GENERATED BATT”
Size AAA (R03) dry batteries:
“BATT”
Specifications
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in) dia., 8 Ω
Output
vjack (ø 3.5 mm, minijack)
Power output
60 mW (Using the built-in rechargeable battery)
90 mW (Using size AAA (R03) dry batteries, not supplied)
Power requirements
Built-in Nickel Metal Hydride (2.4 V, 700 mAh, Ni-MH) battery or 3 V DC,
two size AAA (R03) dry batteries
Dimensions
Approx. 130 ×77 ×52 mm (w/h/d)
(5 1/8×3 1/8×2 1/8in)
Mass
Approx. 285 g (10.1 oz)
Approx. 297 g (10.5 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
Hand strap (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Lead-free solder is used for soldering.
Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in printed wiring boards.
LIGHT switch
Inner lid
v(earphone) jack