Sony srf 87 owners manual

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SONY 3-859-693210)

FM Stereo/AM
Radio

Operating Instructions

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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 tree pendant style

0 DX/LOCAL switch

I MEGA BASS function that emphasizes
deep bass sounds

Precautions

I 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.

0 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

on mil use: headphones while driving,

c cling, or operating any mritrirized
vehicle. It may creole A traffic hazard rind is
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putt-ntially dangerous hi 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 al 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 water-
resistant, but should not be immersed in
water or come in continuous contact with
water.

I 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

Frequehcy range
FM: 37.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530- 1710 kHz
Output ,
0 jack (stereo ininijack)
Power output
4.5 mW + 45 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 '/e x 4 x 7/!in) (not incl.
neck strap)
Mass
Approx, 95 g (3.4 oz) incl. a battery
and neck strap
Accessories supplied
Stereo headphones (1, verticalsin-the-ear
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Clip (1)

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice

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Neclt strap

Getting Started

Installing the Battery

(See Fig. [5)

1 Insert one size AAA (R03) battery
(not supplied) with the (B and 9
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

Using Sony AAA (R03) battery UM4 (NU)
FM: Approx. 16 hours
AM: Approx. 20 hours

Notes on the battery

0 Align the battery correctly,

- The dry battery cannot be charged.

0 To avoid damage from possible ballery
leakage, remove the battery when unit
will not be used for a long time

Wearing the Radio

(See Fig. E)

1 Connect the headphones to (see
Fig. I349) C. jack.

2 Put your head through the neck
strap.

3 Wear the headphones, (see Fig.
3-6)) 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. E-@)

The neck strap will disconnect for safety
when pulled very strong.

If the neck strap is disconnected, [ii-st align
the dots and then connect the neck strap.

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 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: Rolale 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,

'Ihc "MEGA BASS system produces a
poweful bass sound.

when Ihe sound becomes distorted, switch
Ihe POWER to ON,