Sony SRF-87 User Manual

3-859-693-24(1)

FM Stereo/AM Radio

Operating Instructions

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

Precautions

• Operate the unit only on 1.5 V DC with one size AAA (R03) battery.

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

• Should anything fall into the unit, remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.

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

WARRANTY 4-557-146-02(T1)

SRF-87

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.

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 radio, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

Features

• Water-resistant for all-weather use

• Hands free pendant style

• DX/LOCAL switch

• MEGA BASS function that emphasizes deep bass sounds

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 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.

Warning

If there is lightning when you are using the unit, take off the headphones immediately.

Do not immerse in Water

This product is designed to be waterresistant, but should not be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water.

• Before installing the battery, be sure to wipe off drops of water on the unit.

• The supplied headphones are not meant to be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water, if they get wet, dry them with a soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer while wearing the headphones.

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

BAND

POWER

VOL TUNE

DX LOCAL

OFF

Getting Started

Installing the Battery

(See Fig. A)

1 Insert one size AAA (R03) battery

(not supplied) with the ‘ and ’ marks aligned correctly.

2 Close the battery compartment lid.

When to replace the battery

Replace the battery when the sound becomes weak or distorted. Remove the old battery and insert a new one.

Battery life (approximate hours)

Sony alkaline Sony size size AAA (LR03) AAA (R03)

battery battery FM 35 16 AM 42 20

Notes on the battery

• Align the battery correctly.

• The dry battery cannot be charged.

• To avoid damage from possible battery

leakage, remove the battery when unit will not be used for a long time.

Playing the Radio

1 Set POWER to ON. 2 Set BAND to select FM or AM.

For FM reception, normally set to DX. When the reception is very strong and causes noise, set to

LOCAL.

3 Turn TUNE to tune in a station. 4 Adjust VOL (volume).

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

• To improve radio reception

FM: Do not wind up the cord or tie it

in a knot, the neck strap cord and the headphones cord serve as an FM antenna.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for

optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built in the unit.

To obtain poweful bass sound

Set POWER to MEGA BASS. The “MEGA BASS” system produces a poweful bass sound. When the sound becomes distorted, switch the POWER to ON.

AAA (R03) x 1

Clip

Neck strap

Wearing the Radio

(See Fig. B)

1 Connect the headphones to (see

Fig. B-a) 2 jack.

2 Put your head through the neck

strap.

3 Wear the headphones, (see Fig.

B-b) make sure R is at the right ear and L at the left ear.

• You can use the supplied clip to attach

the radio to your clothes.

Note (See Fig. B-c)

The neck strap will disconnect for safety when pulled very strong. If the neck strap is disconnected, first align the dots and then connect the neck strap.

Specifications

Frequency range

FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz AM: 530 – 1,710 kHz

Output

2 jack (stereo minijack)

Power output

4.5 mW + 4.5 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

1.5 V DC, one size AAA (R03) battery

Dimensions

Approx. 53 x 99 x 21.5 mm

(w/h/d) (2 neck strap)

Mass

Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz) incl. a battery

and neck strap

Accessories supplied

Stereo headphones

(1, vertical-in-the-ear type)

Clip (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

/8 x 4 x 7/8 in) (not incl.