Sony SRF-42 User Manual

SONY 3-757-642-21 (2)

FM Stereo/AM Stereo Radio

SRF-42

Operating Instructions

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Features

• AM Stereo/FM Stereo.

• Belt holder supplied,

Using the Belt Holder

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Precautions Specifications

• Avoid exposing to extreme temperature, direct sunlight, moisture, sand. dust, or mechanical shock. Never leave the unit in a car parked in the sun.

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

• If there IS lightning when you are using this unit, take off the headphones immediately.

•This product IS capable of receiving AM stereo transmissions broadcast in the Motorola'C-QUAM® stereo broadcast standard only. All other AM transmissions will be received in monaural.

•C-QUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola.

• The stereo system of the unit operates only when the unit is receiving AM stereo broadcast transmissions.

-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 m 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 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.

if you have any questions or problems concsrning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony

Installing Batteries

Insert two size AA (FI6) batteries with correct polarity.

Knowing when to replace the batteries

When the sound gets distorted or unstable, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes on the batteries

• Insert the batteries with correct polarity.

• Do not mix new and used batteries.

• The batteries cannot be charged .

• To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time.

• Concemir>g the battery life, see ‘Specifications’.

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Frequency range

FM; 87.6-108 MHz AM:530-1.710 kHz

Power output

15 mW + 15 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion) with headphones having impedance of 24 ohms at DC operation

Output

Headphone jack (stereo minijack) load impedance 24 ohms

Power requirements

3 V DC, two size AA (R6) batteries

Battery life

With Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS): Approx, 48 hours (when listening to FM) Approx. 40 hours (when listening to AM)

Dimensions

Approx. 70 X 114 X 26.5mm (w/fvd)

(2 7/fi X 4 V? X 1 Vi6 inches) not incl.

projecting parts and controls and the belt holder

Mass

Approx. 155 g (5.47 oz) not incl. batteries and the belt holder

Accessories supplied

Stereo headphones (open-air type.l) Belt holder (i)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Playing the Radio

1. Set POWER to ON to turn on the radio.

2. Adjust VOL(volume).

3. Select FM ST, AM MONO, or AM ST and

tune in to a station using TUNING. When a station is received, the tuning indicator will light up.

PM ST: For FM stereo reception. AM MONO: When AM ST is hard to hear the

broadcast due to noise, set it to AM MONO.

AM ST: For AM stereo reception.

• To turn off the radio, set POWER to OFF.

• To improve radio reception. FM: Extend the headphone cord fully. It functions

as an FM antenna.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum

reception. A femte bar antenna is built into the unit.