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Operating Instructions
Sony Corporation ©2002 Printed in China
3-239-332-21(1)
SRF-M80V
Trade Name: SONY
Model name: SRF-M80V
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
If you have any questions about the product, you may call:
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or write to:
Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL
33913
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: SRF-M80V
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649
USA
Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
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.
WARNING
TV/WEATHER/FM/AM WALKMAN
For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at
http://www.sony.com/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.
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
A
Insert the # side
of the battery first.
Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sports Walkman 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
•TV/WEATHER/FM/AM 4 band PLL (phase locked loop) synthesized
armband radio.
•Easy Preset Digital Tuning with 25 memory presets.
•5 direct presets calls and 1 direct weather-band button.
•Stopwatch, split and pitch timer functions.
•Wearable round design for armband and belt-holder use.
•Water-resistant for all –weather use.
•MEGA BASS for dynamic bass sound.
Notes on AM Channel Step
The AM channel step differs depending on areas. See “Changing AM
Channel Step”.
Precautions
•Operate the unit only on 3 V DC with two size AAA (R03) batteries.
•Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture,
sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave the unit in a car parked
under 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 buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Try
listening near a window.
Installing the Batteries
(See Fig. A– )
1 Open the battery compartment lid and install two size AAA
(R03) batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity.
When batteries are first installed, “AM 12:00” flashes in the display.
Once the current time is set, the flashing stops.
2 Close the lid.
Battery Life (Approx. hours) (JEITA*)
When using TV WEATHER FM AM
Sony alkaline
28 28 30 50
size AAA (LR03)
Sony size AAA (R03) 11 11 12 30
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary
depending on the circumstance of the unit.
When to replace the batteries
You can check the remaining battery power that appears in the display.
The indicators are as follows:
Indicator
Full strength*
x
Weakening*
x
When the battery becomes exhausted, the unit will turn off.
Replace with new batteries. When you press POWER after
installing the new batteries, the indicator changes to
“
”.
* Displayed only when the radio is turned on.
Note
Do not take more than 40 seconds to replace the batteries, otherwise, your
clock, pitch timer and countdown timer settings and preset stations will
be initialized. Should that happen, reset the functions again.
Size AAA (R03) x 2
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.
Cautions on Water-resistance
This unit is designed so that it can be used with slight exposure to rain,
snow and other forms of moisture, but there are several points on which
caution should be observed.
•Do not allow it to come in contact with large amounts of water.
•Do not immerse it in water.
•If water should get on it or if it should fall into water, take it out
immediately and wipe it off with a dry cloth. The interior of the
battery compartment has no water-resistance. The battery may
corrode, so wipe out the interior of the battery compartment as follows.
– Open or close the battery compartment with dry hands in a place
without exposure to any water.
– Wipe off the battery and the inside of the battery compartment. Give
special attention to the contacts so that no water remains on them.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting Guide
Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
All buttons do not operate at all.
•“-” is displayed. Slide down the HOLD lever so that “-” disappears.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory reception
•Weak batteries
•In a vehicle or in a building, move closer to a window.
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
•Weak batteries.
•The unit is being used in extremely high or low temperatures or in a
place with excessive moisture.
The station cannot be received when a PRESET TUNING (1 to 5)
button is pressed.
•You chose the wrong preset number.
•The memory of the station has been initialized. Preset the station again.
The power cannot be turned on, and “
” is flashing in the
display.
•The batteries have been completely exhausted.
The preset stations may be initialized, if a maintenance service is
performed.
Please note down your settings in case you want to preset them again.
Specifications
Time display
12-hour system
Frequency range
Band Range Channel step
TV 2 - 13 ch 1 channel
WEATHER 1 - 7 ch 1 channel
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz 0.1 MHz
AM 530 – 1 710 kHz 10 kHz
Output
ii
ii
i (headphones) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo minijack) 16 Ω
Power output
15 mW + 15 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
3 V DC, two size AAA (R03) batteries
Dimensions
Approx. 69.2 × 45 × 113.5 mm (w/h/d)
(2
3
/
4
× 1
13
/
16
× 4
1
/
2
inches) incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 104.2 g (3.68 oz.) incl. batteries
Accessories Supplied
Stereo headphones (vertical in the ear type) (1)
Arm band (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Notes on batteries
•Do not charge the dry batteries.
•Do not carry the dry batteries together with coins or other metallic
objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the
batteries are accidentally come into contact with metallic objects.
•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. A– )
The battery compartment lid is designed to come off when opened with
excessive force. To put it back on, see the illustration.
1 Insert one side of the lid as illustrated.
2 Push the other side to attach.