Sony SRF-M32 User Manual

_SONY 3^800-175-21 (1)

FM StereolAM PLL
Synthesized Radio

Operating Instructions

SRF-M32

Sony Corpofation ' 19S5

Before You Begin Specifications

Thank vou hir 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

• FM sterco/.-\M PLL (Phase Locked Loop)
synthesized radio.

• Up to 10 stations (3 tor each band FM or AM) can
be stored for button-touch tuning -memory
preset tuning.

Notes on AM Channel Step

The AM channel step differs depending on the area.
The Channel step ot this unit is factory-set to 10 kHz.

Area

North and South .American
countries

Other countries

Channel step

10 kHz

9 kHz

Precautions

Operate the unit only on 3 V DC with two size
AAA (R03) batteries.
The name plate indicating operating voltage, etc.
is located at the rear.
A\'oid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust, or mechanical
shock. Never leave in a car parked4n the sun.
Should anything fall into the unit, remove the
batteries, and have the unit checked bv qualified
personnel before operating it anv further.
To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution.
In \ ehicles or buildings, radio reception mav be
difficult or noisy. Trv listening near a window.

Time display; 12-hour system
Frequency range:

Frequency Channel step

FM : 87.5- 108 MHz
AM; 530- 1710 kHz

FM : 87.5- 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1710 kHz

* The frequency display is raised or lowered by

steps of 0.1 MHz.
(Example: Frequency 88.05 MHz is displayed
as "88.0 MHz".)

Output:

0 jack (stereo minijack)

Power output:

18 mW + 18 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements:

3 V DC, two size AAA (R03) batteries

Battery life:

Using Sony batteries UM4(NTJ)
FM : Approx. 15 hours
AM: Approx. 22 hours

Dimensions:

Approx. 81 x 72 X 27.5 mm (w/h/d)

(3 V4 X 2 ' /8 1 Vs inches) excL
projecting parts and controls

Mass:

Approx. 82 g (2.9 oz) not incl. batteries

Accessories supplied:

Stereo headphones (1)
Belt holder (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

0.1 MHz
10 kHz

0.05 MHz-^
9 kHz

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Notes on Headphones

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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.

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

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

^ Warning

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SONY.

PERSONAL/PORTABie AUDIO PRODUCTS

LIMITED WARRANTY

SONY ELECTRONICS INC ("SONY’') warrants this product against defects in material or work
manship. as follows:

For a period of 1 year from the date of retail purchase, SONY shall at its sole and absolute option
either repair the defective product at no charge or replace the defective product with the same
model or its equivalent model at no charge through a SONY SERVICE CENTER.

To obtain warranty service, you must take the product, or deliver the product prepaid, to one of
the SONY SERVICE CENTERS located in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which indicates that the product
is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service. SONY suggests that

the purchaser retain the dealer's dated bill of sale as evidence of the date of retail purchase.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, and damage to any part of the product, including
the antenna, which results from acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, or
connection to an improper voltage supply.

This warranty is valid only if the serial number appears on the product. This warranty is valid only
in the United States of America.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REME
DY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN

TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership sm
within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

Please refer to the list of SONY SERVICE CENTERS on the reverse side for the SONY SERVICE
CENTER nearest you.

For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc has established the Customer Information Center to
supply you with product or service information.

SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER

201-930-SONY (7669)

714-821SONY (7669)

708-250-SONY (7669)

or write to:

SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER

Sony Drve, Mail Crop #T1-11

Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656

SONY ELECTRONICS INC

Sony Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656

To obtain warranty service, please take the product, or deliver the product prepaid, to one of the
following Sony Service Centers located around the United States.

All of the following items must be included when the product is shipped prepaid to the SONY
SERVICE CENTER.

— Name, address and a phone number where you may be reached during the day.
— A copy of proof of purchase, as evidence that the product is within the warranty period. .
— Brief description of the product defect.
— All supplied accessories with the product.

Sony Service Centers

Arizona
Phoenix

2240 North Scottsdale Road 950 Mapunapuna Street 12462 0 Natural Bridge Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
[phone] [phone]

Calif omia i№noi$
BurtMOk (Los Angeles area)

4100 Riverside Drive. Suite A
Burbank, CA 91505 Riverpornt Shopping Center
[phone]

Costa Mesa (Orartge County area) Union

2729 Bristol Street South
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
[phone]

San Bruno (San Francisco areal

761 Camino Plaza Westmont (Chicago SW.)
San Bruna CA 94066
[phone]

San Oiego

San Oiego, CA 92123

¡619) 279-2724
San Jose

San Jose, CA 95112
[phone]

Colorado

0«nv«r

Havana Place Center

107^0 East Uiff*Avenue
Aurora, CO 80014
(3031 756-7669

Florida

Fort Leudardale

2850 North 28th Terrace
HoUyvvood, FL 33020
[phone]

Georgia

Atlanta

120 Interstate North Parkway Cast
Suite 410
Atlanta, GA 30339

1404) 953-5871

Hawaii
Honolulu

Honolulu, HI 96819

Chicago

1730 Wesi Fulienort, Suite 4

Chicago, IL 60614
¡312) 929-8585

Niles (Chicago N.W.)

7540 North Caldwell Avenue
Niles. IL 60648
[phone]

6036-38 South Cass Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
[phone]

Kansas
Kansas Ciry

11712 West 95th Street
Overlaitd P^f*

(9131 988-2622

Maryland (Washington O.C.)

5300 Sunnysioe Avenue
Bettsviile, MD 20706
(3011 595-1818

MassiK^husetts

Boston

390 University Avenue
128 Westwood Industrial Center
Westwood, MA 02090
[phone]

Michigan

Detroit

43304 Eleven Mile Road

Novi, mi 48050

(3131 344-4044

Minnesota

Minneapolis

4300 W. 36 7? Street
St. Louis Park, WN 55416
(6121 920-8000

Missouri

St. Louis

Bridgeton, MO 63044
<314] 291-2201

New Jersey
Mahwah (N.Y, Metropolitsn Area)

386 Route 17 South
Mahwah, NJ 07430
[phone]

Bradlees Shopping Center
US Highway 22 At Morris Avenue
Union. NJ 07083
(201) 687,5555

Ohio

Ctevetarvd

6370 York Road
Parma Heights, OH 44130
[phone]

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

651 Park Avenue
Kifig o1 Prussia, PA 19406
(215! 768-8850

Pittsburgh

106Ю Perry Highway (Rt. 19N)
Wexford, PA 15090
(4121 935-8466

Texas

Dallas

401 Preston Valley Shopping Center
OaUas, TX 75230
[phone]

Ho'jttixi

7639 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77063
(7131 783-8761

Washington

Seattle

835 Fidalgo
Seattle, WA 98Ю8
[phone]

Using the Beit Holder

Installing Batteries

1 Install two size AAA (R03) batteries (not

supplied) with correct polarity.
(See illustration 0.)

• When you install batteries for the first time, the
display will flash "AM 12:00". To stop flashing,
press ENTER/CLOCK.

• For battery life, see "Specifications".

Knowing When to Replace the Battery

• When the batteries become weak, the sound
becomes weak or distorted. When the batteries
are completely exhausted, the power is turned
off and "Q 0 0 ^^ display window
flasiies. When the power is turned on with the
indication flashing, the power will be turned off
right a^vay.
When "0 0 O starts flashing, replace both
batteries with ne^s• ones.

• Replace the batteries within about 40 seconds after
removing the batteries. If you do not replace them
within 40 seconds, the preset stations may be

erased, the clock setting may be cleared and "AM
12:00" flashes in the display.

• When tlie batteries are removed for a long time,

preset stations will be erased and "AM 12:00" is
displayed. Store stations and set the ckKk again.

Note

When the unit is not to be used for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused
b\' battery leakage and corrosion.

Playing the Radio

Manual Tuning

1 Connect the supplied headphones to the

0 (headphones) jack.

2 Press POWER to turn the radio on.
3 Press BAND to select the band. Each

press changes the band FM/AM
alternately.

4 Tune in a station by pressing either

TUNE/TIME SET + or - button.

5 Adjust VOL (volume).

• To turn off the radio, press POWER.

Preset Tuning

Once vou preset the desired stations, you can tune
them in by a simple operation. You can preset up
to 5 stations for each of the FM and AM bands.

Presetting the Station

Example: To set AM 1260 kHz in preset button 2.

1 Preset POWER to turn the radio on.
2 Tune in the station to preset.

(See "Manual Tuning".)

3 While holding down ENTER/CLOCK,

press the appropriate preset button 2.
The station will be stored and the preset
number will appear in thedisplay
window.

Setting the Clock

Set the clock when the radio is turned off.

1 When you insert batteries for the first

time, digits flash in the display window.

To stop flashing, press ENTER/CLOCK.

2 While holding down the ENTER/CLOCK

button, press either TUNE/TIME SET + or

- button till the correct time appears in
the display window. When you release

ENTER/CLOCK, the clock begins to

operate and flashes.

• Each press of the TUNE/TIME SET + or - button

advances or returns the displayed time by one
minute.

• To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing the

TUNE/TIME SET + or-button while holding
down ENTER/CLOCK

Changing AM Channel Step

The AM channel step differs depending on areas.
The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 10 kHz
to match the frequency allocation system of the
country as listed.
You can change the channel step.

Area Channel step

North and South American
countries
Other countries

Change the AM channel step when the
radio is turned off.

: While holding down ENTER/CLOCK,

keep pressing POWER for more than 5
seconds. The AM channel step will be
changed.
If you proceed step 2 again, the channel
step changes again.

When the AM channel step is changed, the preset
stations will be erased, the clock setting will be
cleared and "AM 12:00" flashes in the display
window.

10 kHz

9 kHz

I J C f~i

I L U U

PRESET-

MHz
kHz

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I J c rij

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PRESET

• To change the preset station, set a new station's
frequency in the number whose station you want
to change. The previous frequency is canceled.

Tuning in a Preset Station

1 Press POWER to turn the radio on.

2 Select the desired band by pressing

BAND.

3 Press the desired preset number button.

The preset number will appar in the
display window.

4 Adjust VOL (volume).

To improve radio reception

FM: Extend the headphones cord so that the FM

sensitivity will be increased, as it serv’es as
the FM antenna.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum

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

On FM SENS DX/LOCAL selector
(for FM reception)

DX: Normally set it to this position.

LOCAL: if a very strong station signal causes noise,

set it to this position. The reception will be
more stable and noise will be reduced.

To prevent accidental change of the
receiving station

Press KEY o-^ PROTECT, "o-"" is displayed,
indicating that all the functions of the buttons are
locked. To release the key protection, press KEY
0-" PROTECT again.

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