Sony icf b 05 w owners manual

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SONXT®

WEATHER/FM/AM Radio

Operating Instructions

lCF-BO5 W

@2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China

http://www.sony.net/
Owner's Record

The model number is located at rear exterior.

The serial number is located inside the battery companment.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No. ICFVBOSW

Serial No.

For customers who purchased this product in the USA
Please register this product on hne at

http://ww ony co productregistration .

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other important
announcements.

Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment
or modification. Thank you.

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center 17800722277669 or
http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model: ICFVBOSW

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA

Telephone Number: 858794272230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Features

- SelfePowered emergency radio for disaster preparedness

- You can use the radio anytime by turning the Power Generator handle to charge the builtrin rechargeable battery.
7 Self powerrgenerating function

- Uses size C (R14) dry batteries (not supplied)

- Two types of useful LED lights (Flashlight/Soft light) equipped

- Water resistant for all weather operation

* Do not immerse In water
This product is designed to be splashrresistant. but should not be immersed in water or come in continuous contact
with water.
Before installing the batteries. be sure to wipe off drops of water on the unit.

Precautions

Do not drop the unit intentionally, or subject it to excessive shock as malfunction may result.

Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any funher.

Do not open the cabinet other than when disposing the unit.

When the case becomes soiled. clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use
abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they may mar the case.

Do not leave magnetic bank cards, magnetic train passes, or other cards containing magnetic information near the
speaker. The information on the card may be erased by the magnetism inside the speaker.

Keep the volume at a moderate level so as not to harm your ears.

When using a separately sold earphone, keep the earphone clean by wiping the plug of the earphone with a soft dry cloth so
you can always hear clear radio sound.

On water resistant

Although this unit is water resistant for all weather operation, take special care of the following situations.

Do not allow it to come in contact with large amounts of water.

Do not immerse the urtit in water.

Open or close the battery compartment with dry hands in a place without exposure to any water.

Cover the jack with the attached rubber cap when the earphone is not used.

The rubber pans attached to the lid of the battery compartment and the earphone jack are necessary to keep the unit
water resistant. Do not damage them.

If the unit is splashed with salt water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. then dry with a soft cloth. Do not wash under
mnning water, do not use soap or detergent and do not dry with an electric hair dryer.

If water has got into the speaker, turn the face of the unit down and pour the water out from the speaker.

Before opening the battery compartment, be sure the outside of the unit is clean and dry.

For the customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by retuming your used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
17800782278837, or visit http://www.rbrc.ory

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Meml Hydride batteries.

When disposing the unit

Take out the rechargeable battery for recycle.

Do not open the cabinet other than when disposing the unit.

1 Open the battery compartment lid, and take out the batteries.
2 Detach the transparent plate under the battery compartment.

The rechargeable battery is stored behind the transparent plate of the battery compartment.

(see fig- I-(D)

3 Holding the connector plug, disconnect the rechargeable battery. (see fig. --®)

4 Remove the rechargeable battery. (see fig. --©)

Notes

- Be sure to disconnect the rechargeable battery. If it is connected, electric leakage may occur and it is dangerous.

When taking out the battery, be careful not to touch the interior of other pans.

- Be sure to confirm that the rechargeable battery is completely exhausted and then take out the rechargeable battery.

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

Tape Cassette Player/Recorder/CD Player/Mini Disc
DAT/Radio/Head Phone/Speaker/lVllC/Personals

LIMITED WARRANTY

Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any accessories] against defects in material or
workmanship as follows:

1. For a period of one (1i year from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony
will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge. After this one lIl year period, you must pay for the
replacement unit. This warranty does not covercosts incurred in connection with the removal and rat-installation
of radios, speakers or accessories, nor does it cover any other contingent expenses.

2. To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its
original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any Factory Sony Service facility or
to the Laredo Fulfillment Center. See below for additional information.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception prob
lems.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, neglir
gence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty
does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or
attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does
not cover Products sold AS IS orWITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty
is valid only in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the
Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBr
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation ofincidental or consequential damages, orallow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not applyto you. In addition,
if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership 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 have other rights which vary from state to state.

The Address of the Laredo Fulfillment Center is:

Laredo Fulfillment Center
10227 Crossroads Loop Suite B
La redo, TX 78045

For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions:

To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for
product information or operation, call:

Sony Customer Information Services Center
17800722277669
or visit the Sony Web Site:
www.sony.com

For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:

1-800-488-SONY (7669i

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Front

TUNE indicator -

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Rear

Sott Light

® (earphone) jack

Flashlight

Telescopic antenna

POWER GENERATOR
handle

CHARGE indicator

Insert the (9 side of
the battery first.

Power sources
Using the unit with the built-in rechargeable battery (see fig. E!)

You may charge the builtrin rechargeable battery and listen to the radio.
1 Pull out the POWER GENERATOR handle.

2 To charge, turn the handle one way to either direction.
Turn the handle slowly in the beginning, and speed up the turning little by little. Then, keep turning the handle
continuously at the speed that lights the CHARGE indicator in green.
When you charge, the builtrin rechargeable battery will be charged regardless of the setting of the BATT
SELECTOR switch.

Notes

- Be Sure to fold in the telescopic antenna when charging. it you leave the telescopic antenna unfolded, the telescopic
antenna may hit the surroundings and it is dangerous.

- When charging. be careful that the POWER GENERATOR handle does not get entangled with the shoulder strap.
It may result in an accident or failure.

- If you tum the POWER GENERATOR handle while listening to the radio, there may be a noise interference. in
this case, turn off the radio and then charge the battery.

On chargi ng

When you turn the handle. the power generation starts and charges the builtrin rechargeable battery. The generation
capacity may vary depending on the speed.

At first, turn the handle slowly and then speed up the turning little by little and the CHARGE indicator will light up.
Keep on turning the handle for 1 minute at the speed that lights the CHARGE indicator in green, which will be up to
60 minutes" of listening to the radio. Use this as an charging standard.

Even when you mm the handle at the speed that the CHARGE indicator does not light. it will charge the builtrin
rechargeable battery and you may listen to the radio. The CHARGE indicator is not an indicator for charging
capacity.

* For AM radio reception and up to 40 minutes for FM radio reception. The listening time may differ depending on the
operation of the unit.

When the rechargeable battery becomes exhausted
The sound will become weak and distorted.
if this occurs, turn the POWER GENERATOR handle to charge the rechargeable battery.

Notes
- When you use the rechargeable battery for the first time, after a long period of time of disuse, leaving the power on
for a long time or the rechargeable battery is exhausted, the battery life may be short even after charging it.
In this case. charge (for more than a minute) and discharge the battery several times. The battery life will be restored.
- If the rechargeable battery capacity becomes halt the normal life, please consult the nearest Sony dealer.

lnsta 'ng the dry batteries (see fig. I)

insert two size c (R14) batteries (not supplied).
1 Open the lid as illustrated.

2 Insert two size C (R14) batteries with correct polarity.
3 Close the lid of the battery compartment.

When to replace the batteries
When the dry batteries become weak, the sound will become weak and distorted. Replace both dry batteries with new ones.

Choosing the power source
Set the BATT SELECTOR switch to the source you want to use.

raw/fl Nickel Metal Hydride battery:
mk/J GENERATED BATT"
Size C (F114) dry batteries: BATT"

Checking the batteries
Check the rechargeable battery and the dry batteries once a year.
Rechargeable battery:
Turn the POWER GENERATOR handle to charge, then confirm that you can listen to the radio.
Dry batteries:
Turn on the radio to confirm if the sound is not weak or distorted.

Rechargeable battery usage time (Approx. minutes)
When using WEATHER FM AM LIGHT
Builtrin rechargeable 40*2 40*2 60"2 6
battery*

*I When charged for 1 minute. When taming the POWER GENERATOR handle. turn it at the speed that keeps the
CHARGE indicator lit green (approx. 120 cranks per minute).
*2 at power output approx. 1 mW

Battery Lile (Approx. hours)
When using WEATHER FM AM LIGHT
Sony alkaline size 305 305 355 115

c (LR l4) (JElTAM) (IE1TA*3) (JElTAM)

*3 Measured by J'EITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology industries Association) standards. The actual
battery life may Vary depending on the circumstances.

If the battery compartment lid comes off (see fig. E1)

1 Insert the right claw of the battery compartment lid into the hole on the right side of the battery
compartment.

2 Slide the left side of the lid into the left side hole of the battery compartment.

Playing the radio

You can listen to the radio by the speaker or a separately sold earphone.

1 Set the BATT SELECTOR switch to choose the power source.
2 Turn on the radio and select WEATHER, FM or AM with power.

3 Tune in to a station with TUNE.
When the station is tuned in, the TUNE indicator lights up in red.
To tune in a WEATHER station, open the battery compartment lid at the rear of the
unit, and tune in a station using FINE TUNE located in the battery compartment.

4 Adjust volume using VOL.

To turn off the radio
Set power to OFF POWER.

Improving the reception

WEATHER/FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length, angle and direction tO obtain optimum

reception.
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built in the unit.
WEATH ER/FM AM
Note (k5
Adjust the direction of the telescopic antenna by holding the bottom of it. The antenna can be ®

damaged when you move the antenna with excessive force.

Useful functions

When using a separately sold earphone
Connect the eat-phone (not supplied) to (E (earphone) jack.
When the earphone is connected, the speaker will not emit sound.

® (earphone) jack

Notes

- When the earphone is not connected to the ® (earphone) jack, be sure to close the earphone cover. If you do not
close the earphone cover, the unit will not be waterrresistant.

- When using an earphone, be careful not to expose the unit to water.

Using the LED light

Select the SOFT LIGHT or FLASHLIGHT using the light switch.
SOFT LIGHT: Turns on the light at the top of the unit.
FLASHLIGHT: Turns on the light at the side of the unit.

To turn off the light, set the light switch to LIGHT OFF."

Attaching the shoulder strap

The supplied shoulder strap is useful when carrying the unit.

To attach the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the strap hole at the side of the unit.

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Specifications

Frequency range

WEATHER: 1 r 7 ch

FM: 87.5 7108 MHZ

AM: 530 71710kHz
Speaker

Approx. 5 cm (2 in) dla., 8 it
Output

@ jack (p 3.5 mm, minijack)
Power output

50 mW (Using the builtrin rechargeable battery)

90 mW (Using Size c (R14) dry batteries, not supplied)
Power requirements

Builtrin Nickel Metal Hydride (2.4 V, 700 mAh, Nier-l) battery or 3 V DC, two size C (R14) dry batteries
Dimensions

Approx. 113.6 X 179.7 X 66.8 mm (w/h/d)

(4 2 X 7 Va X 2 3/. in) incl. projecting pans and controls
Mass

Approx. 500.8 g (1.l lb 17.7 oz) (incl. builtrin rechargeable battery)

Approx. 601.3 g (1.3 lb 21.3 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory

Shoulder strap (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Leadrtree solder is used for soldering.

Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in printed wiring boards.