Sony SRF-86 User Manual

FM Stereo/AM Radio

Operating Instructions

FM/AM WALKMAN

SRF-86

Insert the # side of the battery first.

Front

Rear

TUNE

Dial scale

3-231-764-21(1)

size AA (R6) × 1

VOL

POWER

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.

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*)

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.

FM AM

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.

DX : for FM reception, normally

set it to DX.

LOCAL :if a very strong signal

causes noise, set it to

AM : for AM reception.

LOCAL.

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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

(Portable Audio)

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)

⁄8 × 3 7⁄8 × 1 1⁄16 inches) excl.

(2 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.

Upper side

Lower side

Mount

Velcro tape

A side

Pull

A side

B side

Upper side Lower side

B side

Lower side

A side

Upper side

Pull

Lower side

Upper side

Lower side

A side

B side

Before attaching to your hand or arm

When you use the unit while doing sports, use the arm band to attach the unit to your hand or arm.

Threading the arm band to the mount (See Fig. D)

1 Thread the arm band to the

lower side of the mount. The arm band which has Velcro tape must be above.

2 Thread the A side to the upper

side of the mount.

3 Attach the A side to the band

1 and pull the band 2 to extend the loop.

4 Attach the B side to the A side.

B side

Connecting the mount to the unit

1 Connect the mount that is

2 Fasten the shaft using a coin.

Adjusting the length of the band

1 Detach the B side from the A 2 Extend the loop to be able to

To adjust more tightly (or loosely) (See Fig. G)

Change the position of the A side and reattach to the band.

(See Fig. E)

attached the arm band to the knob of the unit.

(See Fig. F)

side.

insert your hand or arm.

A side

B side

Attaching to your hand (See Fig. H)

1 Put your hand into the loop. 2 Pull the B side. 3 Attach the B side to the A side.

Attaching to your arm (See Fig. I)

1 Put your arm into the loop. 2 Pull the B side. 3 Attach the B side to the A side. 4 Rotate the unit.