Sony ICF-18 User Manual

SONY.

FM!AM Radio

Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones

Bruksanvisning (pá baksidan)

Manual de instrugöes (no verso)

3-860-966-11 (1)

JüJuiJ) uJLaIjI Д.1 I

Инструкция no эксплуатации (Обратная сторона)

I CF-18

Sony Corporation © 1997

Rear
Arrière
Rückseite
Parte posterior

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony FM/AM
Radio ! The FM/AM Radio 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

• High power output radio.

• Long battery life with two R20 batteries.

• Easy to carry with the supplied carrying strap.

Installing the
Batteries (see fig. □)

1 Open the lid of the battery case at the

rear of the radio.

2 Insert the batteries (not supplied) with

correct poliarity.

3 Close the lid.

Battery life

Using Sony batteries R20 (size D):
FM; Approx. 200 hours
AM: Approx. 220 hours

Replacing the batteries

When the sound becomes weak or distorted,
replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes on batteries

• Do not charge the dry batteries.

• Do not carry the batteries with coins or other
metallic objects. It can generate heat if the
positive and negative terminals of the batteries
are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Operating the Radio

1 Set FM/AM/OFF to FM or AM.

•FM
AM

iñ

333

i 2

2 Tune in a station using TUNING.

TUNING

3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

VOLUME

MIN MAX

* To turn off the radio, set FM/AM/OFF to OFF.
' To improve radio reception

FM: Extend the

telescopic antenna and
adjust the length and
the angle for best
reception.

AM: Rotate the unit

horizontally for ^

optimum reception.

A ferrite bar is built in
the unit.

• For private listening, connect an earphone (not
supplied) to the (D jack.

L.

‘ When an earphone is connected to the © jack,

the sound will not emit through the speaker.

Attaching the
Supplied Carrying
Strap

When you carry the unit, use the supplied
carrying strap.

Pass the strap under the bar on each side
of the radio.

Pass the strap through the buckle.

Precautions

• Do not open the unit. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC with two R20
(size D) batteries.

• 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 batteries, and have the unit
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.

• Since a strong rnagnet is used for the speaker,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic
coding or spring-wound watches away from
the unit to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.

• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution. Never use
abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents, as they
may mar the casing.

• In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception may
be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a
window.

If you have any questions or problem
concerning your unit, please consult the
nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Frequency range

FM: 87.5-108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,605 kHz

Speaker

Approx. 9.2 cm dia.

Power output

300 mW (max.)

Output

(B jack (minijack)

Power requirements

3 V DC, two R20 (size D) batteries

Dimensions

Approx, 204 X 131.5 x 73.2 mm
(8 x 5 X 2 ^/8 in.) (w/h/d)
inch projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 694 g (lib 8 oz.) ind. batteries

Accessory supplied

Carrying strap (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.