Sony WALKMAN SRF-H5 Operating Instructions Manual

3-862-531-24 (1)

FM Stereo/AM
Headphone Radio

Operating Instructions

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

SRF-H5

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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 headset style.

• LOCAL/DX selector for better reception.

• MEGA BASS function that emphasizes deep
bass sounds.

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.

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 headphone radio immediately.

Do not immerse in Water

This product is designed to be water-resistant,
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.

Specifications

Frequency range:

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

Power output:

6 mW + 6 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Headphone type:

Dynamic

Power requirements:

1.5 V DC, one size AAA (R03) battery

Mass:

Approx. 129 g (4.5 oz) incl. a battery

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Driver units

Battery compartment

L

O

F

F

O

R

E

W

O

P

R

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 until

Neck band

TUNE

N

VOL

TUNE

F

M

L

O

D

C

X

A

L

BAND• FM DX/
LOCAL• AM

A

M

B

A

N

D

you hear a click.

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 (Approx. hours) (JEITA*)

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

FM 35 16
AM 44 21

* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

battery

Information Technology Industries
Association) standards. The actual battery life
may vary depending on the circumstance of
the unit.

A

B

L

R

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.

AAA (R03) x 1

Wearing the Radio

(See Fig. B)

1 Wear the neckband around the back of

your head.

2 Put your left ear between the earpad

(marked L on the outside) and the
neckband, and your right ear between
the earpad (marked R on the outside)
and the neckband.

3 Adjust the angle of the neckband to fit

the headphones on your ears.

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.
The neckband serves as an FM antenna.

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

Left ear

Neck band

1

L

Driver unit

2

3

To turn off the radio, set POWER to OFF.

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.