Sony ICF-B05W User Manual

2-894-946-21(1)

WEATHER/FM/AM Radio

Operating Instructions

ICF-B05W

© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at rear exterior.
The serial number is located inside the battery compartment.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. ICF-B05W
Serial No. ______________

For the customers in the USA and Canada

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.

1 Open the battery compartment lid, and take out the batteries.
2 Detach the transparent plate under the battery compartment.

The rechargeable battery is stored behind the transparent plate of the battery compartment.
(see fig. A-1)

3 Holding the connector plug, disconnect the rechargeable battery. (see fig. A-2)
4 Remove the rechargeable battery. (see fig. A-3)

Notes

• Be sure to disconnect the rechargeable battery. 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.

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1 2 3

For customers who purchased this product in the USA
Please register this product on line at
http://www.sony.com/productregistration .
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other important
announcements.
Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment
or modification. Thank you.

WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with the Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or
http://www.sony.com/

Trade Name: SONY
Model: ICF-B05W
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

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 C (R14) 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 intentionally, or subject it to excessive shock as malfunction may result.

• 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

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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 allow it to come in contact with large amounts of water.

• Do not immerse the unit in water.

• Open or close the battery compartment with dry hands in a place without exposure to any water.

• Cover the jack with the attached rubber cap when the earphone is not used.

• The rubber parts attached to the lid of the battery compartment and the earphone jack are necessary to keep the unit
water resistant. Do not damage them.

• 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.

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Front

TUNE indicator

BATT SELECTOR

GENERATED

BATT

BATT

Rear

Soft Light

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BATT

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TUNE

WEATHER

FM

AM

OFF

POWER

VOL (volume)

Power sources

Using the unit with the built-in rechargeable battery (see fig. B)

You may charge the built-in rechargeable battery and listen to the radio.

1 Pull out the POWER GENERATOR handle.

2 To 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

Improving the reception

WEATHER/FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length, angle and direction to obtain optimum

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built in the unit.

reception.

WEATHER/FM

AM

SELECTOR switch.

Notes

v (earphone) jack

• 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.

• When charging, be careful that the POWER GENERATOR handle does not get entangled with the shoulder strap.
It may result in an accident or failure.

Flashlight

Telescopic antenna

C

H
A

R

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POWER GENERATOR
handle

CHARGE indicator

LIGHT

SOFT

OFF

LIGHT

FLASHLIGHT

• 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 up to 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.

Note

Adjust the direction of the telescopic antenna by holding the bottom of it. The antenna can be
damaged when you move the antenna with excessive force.

Useful functions

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.

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.

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Insert the # side of
the battery first.

• If the rechargeable battery capacity becomes half the normal life, please consult the nearest Sony dealer.

Installing the dry batteries (see fig. C)

Insert two size C (R14) batteries (not supplied).

1 Open the lid as illustrated.

2 Insert two size C (R14) batteries with correct polarity.

3 Close 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.

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.

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 shoulder strap

The supplied shoulder strap is useful when carrying the unit.

To attach the shoulder strap

v (earphone) jack

Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the strap hole at the side of the unit.

Size C (R14)

BATT SELECTOR

GENERATED

BATT

BATT

Nickel Metal Hydride battery:
“GENERATED BATT”

Size C (R14) dry batteries: “BATT”

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Checking the batteries

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2

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 WEATHER FM AM LIGHT

Built-in rechargeable

1

battery*

40*

2

40*

2

60*

2

6

*1When charged for 1 minute. When turning the POWER GENERATOR handle, turn it at the speed that keeps the

CHARGE indicator lit green (approx. 120 cranks per minute).

2

at power output approx. 1 mW

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Battery Life (Approx. hours)

When using WEATHER FM AM LIGHT

Sony alkaline size 305 305 355 115
C (LR 14) (JEITA*3) (JEITA*3) (JEITA*3)

3

*

Measured 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. D)
1 Insert the right claw of the battery compartment lid into the hole on the right side of the battery

compartment.

2 Slide the left side of the lid into the left side hole of the battery compartment.

Playing the radio

You can listen to the radio by the speaker or a separately sold earphone.

Specifications

Frequency range

WEATHER: 1 – 7 ch
FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM: 530 – 1 710 kHz

Speaker

Approx. 5 cm (2 in) dia., 8 Ω

Output

v jack (ø 3.5 mm, minijack)

Power output

60 mW (Using the built-in rechargeable battery)
90 mW (Using size C (R14) 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 C (R14) dry batteries

Dimensions

Approx. 113.6 × 179.7 × 66.8 mm (w/h/d)

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/2 × 7 1/8 × 2 3/4 in) incl. projecting parts and controls

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Mass

Approx. 500.8 g (1.1 lb 17.7 oz) (incl. built-in rechargeable battery)
Approx. 601.3 g (1.3 lb 21.3 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessory

Shoulder 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.

1 Set the BATT SELECTOR switch to choose the power source.

2 Turn on the radio and select WEATHER, FM or AM with power.

3 Tune in to a station with TUNE.

When the station is tuned in, the TUNE indicator lights up in red.
To tune in a WEATHER station, open the battery compartment lid at the rear of the
unit, and tune in a station using FINE TUNE located in the battery compartment.

4 Adjust volume using VOL.

To turn off the radio

Set power to OFF POWER.

FINE
TUNE