SONY SRF-M35 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

Precautions

· Operate the unit only on 3V DC with two size

AAA(R03) batteries.

· Avoid exposure to temperature extremes,

direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or

mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked

in the sun.

· Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

unit, remove the batteries and have the unit

checked by a qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

· In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may

be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a

window.

· To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened

with a mild detergent solution.

· This product is not designed to be water-

resistant, so you should take care to use the

unit when raining, snowing or in a water-

splash place.

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.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your unit, please consult your nearest

Sony dealer.

Specifications

Time display: 12-hour system

Frequency range:

Band:

Frequency

Channel step

FM:

87.5 - 108 MHz

0.1 MHz

AM:

530 - 1 710 kHz

10 kHz

FM:

87.5 - 108 MHz

0.05 MHz

AM:

531 - 1 710 kHz

9 kHz

Output:

jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)

Power output

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

Power requirements

3V DC, two size AAA (R03) batteries

Dimensions:

Approx. 82

× 72 × 32 mm (w/h/d)

(3 1/4 × 2 7/8 × 1 5/16 inches) incl.

projecting parts and controls

Mass:

Approx. 99 g (3.5 oz) incl. batteries and the belt

holder

Accessories supplied:

Stereo headphones (1)

Belt holder (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

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 throughly and retain them for future

reference.

Features

· FM stereo /AM PLL (Phase Locked Loop)

Synthesized radio

· Up to 15 stations (10 for FM, 5 for AM) can be

preset for one-touch tuning

Notes on AM channel step

The AM channel step differs depending on the

areas.

The channel step of this unit is factory-set to

10 kHz.

Area

Channel step

North and South

10 kHz

American countries

Other countries

9 kHz

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Operating Instructions

FM Stereo/AM PLL

Synthesized Radio

SRF-M35

LIMITED

WARRANTY

(Portable

Audio)

FM/AM WALKMAN

Installing the Batteries

(See Fig. A)

1 Slide and open the lid at the rear of the

radio.

2 Insert two size AAA(R03) batteries (not

supplied) with correct polarity.

3 Close the lid.

Battery Life (approximate hours) (EIAJ*)

Sony

alkaline

size AAA

(R03)

(LR03)

FM reception

AM reception

*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ

(Electronic Industries Association of Japan)

The battery life may shorten depending on the

operation of the unit.

When to replace the batteries

· When the batteries become weak, the sound

becomes weak or distorted. When the batteries

are completely exhausted, the power is turned

off and "

" in the display window

flashes. When the power is turned on with the

indication flashing, the power will be turned

off right away.

When "

" starts flashing, replace both

batteries with new 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 the batteries are removed for a long

time, preset stations will be erased and "AM

12:00" will flash in the display. Store stations

and set the clock again.

Notes on batteries

· Do not charge the dry batteries.

· Do not carry the dry batteries with coins or

other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the

positive and negative terminals of the batteries

are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.

· When you are not going to use the unit for a

long time, remove the batteries to avoid

damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

· Do not use different types of batteries at the

same time.

· When you replace the batteries, replace all with

new ones.

To attach the battery compartment lid if

it is accidentally detached (see Fig. B)

1 Put in one side of the lid as illustrated.

2 Push the other side to attach.

Setting the Clock

The display will flash "AM 12:00" when the

batteries are first inserted.

1 Hold down CLOCK for more than 2

seconds.

The hour flashes in the display.

2 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or until the

correct hour appears in the display.

To set the current time rapidly, hold down

TUNE/TIME SET + or .

3 Press CLOCK.

The minutes starts to flash.

Repeat step 2 and 3 to set the minute.

After setting the minute, press CLOCK again. The

clock starts operating and " : " starts flashing.

· 12-hour system:

"AM 12:00" = midnight

"PM 12:00" = noon

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

10 kHz

American countries

Other countries

9 kHz

1 Press POWER to turn off the power.

2 While holding down BAND, keep

pressing PRESET 4 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.

Playing the radio

Manual Tuning

1 Connect the supplied headphones to

the i (headphones) jack.

2 Press POWER to turn the radio on.

3 Press BAND to select the band.

Each press changes the band as follows:

* When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you

may listen to the radio on either mode.

(See "preset Tuning")

4 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or to tune in

to the desired station.

The FM channel step is set to 0.1 MHz and

the AM channel step is set to 10 kHz.

(North and South American model)

The FM channel step is set to 0.05 MHz* and

the AM channel step is set to 9 kHz.

(Other models)

* The FM frequency display is raised or

lowered by a step of 0.1 MHz. For example,

frequency 88.00 and 88.05 MHz is displayed

as "88.0 MHz."

Two short beeps sound when the minimum

frequency of each band is received during

tunig.

5 Adjust the volume using VOL.

· To see the current time while listening to the

radio, press CLOCK. The current time will

appear for a few seconds and then the display

returns to the radio frequency.

· To turn off the radio, press POWER.

· To improve the radio reception

FM: Extend the headphones cord so that the

FM sensitivity will be increased, as it

serves as the FM antenna.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum

reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built

into the unit.

· For FM, set FM SENS to LOCAL if interference

is prevalent and reception is too strong.

Under normal conditions, set it to DX.

Preset Tuning

You can preset 10 stations in FM (5 stations in

FM1, 5 stations in FM2) and 5 stations in AM.

Presetting a station

Example: To set FM 90 MHz in Preset button 2

for FM2

1 Press POWER to turn the radio on.

2 Press BAND to select FM2.

3 Tune in to FM 90 MHz (See "Manual

Tuning").

4 Hold down PRESET button 2 for more

than 2 seconds.

Two beeps sound and the preset number "2"

appears in the display.

To preset another station, repeat these steps.

· To change the preset station, tune in to the

desired station and hold down PRESET 1 to 5.

The new station will replace the previous

station on the preset button.

Tuning in a preset station

1 Press POWER to turn the radio on.

2 Press BAND to select the band.

3 Press the desired preset tuning button.

4 Adjust the volume using VOL.

Using other Functions

To prevent Accidental

change HOLD function.

Press HOLD. " - " is displayed, indicating that

all the functions of the buttons are locked.

To release the key protection, press HOLD again

to disappear " - ".

Note

If you press any button as long as " - " appears

in the display, five short beeps sound.

VOL

Using the Belt Holder

Size AAA (R03)

× 2

Insert the # side of

the battery first.

To detach

To attach

PRESET 15