Sony ICF-B200 User's Manual
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1. out the rechargeable battery 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 1605 kHz Speaker Approx 4 5 cm 1 s inches dia 8 ohms Power output 60 mW Using the built in rechargeable battery 90 mW Using size AA R6 dry batteries not supplied Output jack minijack Power requirements Built in nickel cadmium 2 4V 300 mAh Ni Cd battery or 3V DC two size AA R6 dry batteries Dimensions Approx 163 x 80 x 55 mm w h d 6 1 2x31 4x2 4in Mass Approx 320 g 11 3 oz Approx 355 g 12 6 oz incl batteries and projecting parts Supplied accessory Hand strap 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice earphone jack POWER GENERATOR AUDIO BEACON ON OFF OPTIMUM CHARGE indicator LIGHT TUNING VOL volume GENERATED BAT T BATT l BATT SELECTOR Telescopic antenna TUNE indicator Power Sources Using the installed rechargeable battery see fig EN You may charge the built in rechargeable battery and listen to the radio 1 Pull out the handle of the POWER GENERATOR 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 OPTIMUM CHARGE indicator Notes e When y2. IUM BATTERIES Nickel Cadmium batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest point for collection recycling or proper disposal Note In some areas the disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited RBRC Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation advises you about spent battery collection by the following phone number Call toll free number 1 800 822 8837 United States and Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel cadmium batteries When disposing the unit Take out the rechargeable battery for recycle Do not open the cabinet other than when disposing the unit 1 Unscrew 5 screws at the rear of the unit and 1 screw inside the dry battery compartment with an plus driver Then take off the rear cabinet 2 Hold the substrate on the right side and push it toward the arrow as illustrated below Then take out the rechargeable battery 3 Disconnect the rechargeable battery from the connector on the substrate Hold the connector plug and pull it out Notes e Be sure to disconnect the rechargeable battery from the substrate 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 parts e Be sure to confirm that the rechargeable battery is completely exhausted and then take
3. Precautions e Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit or it may cause a malfunction e 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 further e Do not open the cabinet other than when disposing the unit e 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 e 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 On water resistance e Do not splash large amount of water on the unit e Do not emmerse the unit in water e Cover the jack with the attached rubber cap when the earphone is not used e If the unit is splashed with salt water wipe clean with a damp cloth then dry with a soft cloth Do not wash under running water do not use soap or detergent and do not dry with an electric hair dryer e If water has got into the speaker turn the face of the unit down and pour the water out from the speaker e Before opening the battery compartment be sure the outside of the unit is clean and dry RECYCLING NICKEL CADM
4. SONY FM AM Radio Operating Instructions ICF B200 Sony Corporation 1997 Printed in Japan 3 861 125 13 1 Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No ICF B200 Serial No You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 Self powered emergency radio e You may use the radio right away by turning the handle of the power generator which charges the built in nickel cadmium Ni Cd rechargeable battery Hand generating function e You may also use size AA R6 dry batteries not supplied e Audio Beacon that alerts the surroundings e Useful dial light when tuning in the dark e Water resistant for all weather operation Do not emmerse in water This product is designed to be water resistant but should not be emmersed in water or come in continuous contact with water Before installing the batteries be sure to wipe off drops of water on the unit
5. d The sound will become weak and distorted If this occurs turn the handle of the power generator to charge the rechargeable battery Notes e 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 e If the rechargeable battery capacity becomes half the normal life please consult the nearest Sony dealer Installing the dry batteries see fig E Insert two size AA R6 batteries not supplied 1 Open the lid as illustrated 2 Insert two size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity 3 Close the lid of the battery compartment Replacing dry batteries When the dry batteries become weak the sound will become weak and distorted Replace both dry batteries with new ones Battery Life Approx hours FM AM Sony size AA R6 batteries 37 44 Choosing the power source Set the BATT SELECTOR switch to the source you want to use Nickel cadmium battery GENERATED BATT Size AA R6 dry batteries BATT GENERATED BATT BATT l BATT SELECTOR Check the rechargeable battery and the dry batteries once a year Rechargeable battery turn the handle of the POWER GENERATOR to charge then confirm that you can listen to
6. ou turn the handle be careful not to put your finger into the groove for the knob of the handle You may pinch your finger e Be sure to fold in the telescopic antenna when charging If you leave the telescopic antenna unfolded the telescopic antenna may hit the surroundings and it is dangerous e When you charge the built in rechargeable battery will be charged regardless of the setting of the BATT SELECTOR switch e If you turn the handle of the POWER GENERATOR while listening to the radio there may be a noise interference In this case turn off the radio and then charge the battery On charging When you turn the handle the power generation starts and charges the built in 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 OPTIMUM CHARGE indicator will light up Keep on turning the handle for about a minute at the speed that lights the OPTIMUM CHARGE indicator which will be about 30 minutes of listening to the radio Use this as an charging standard Even when you turn the handle at the speed that the OPTIMUM CHARGE indicator does not light it will charge the built in rechargeable battery and you may listen to the radio The OPTIMUM CHARGE indicator is not an indicator for charging capacity The listening time may defer depending on the operation of the unit When the rechargeable battery become exhauste
7. power source become weak or exhausted Alarm Sound Level Output SPL 12 in 30 cm approx 75dB Notes e The built in Audio Beacon is intended as a general purpose signaling device and is not intended for long distance signaling or signaling of an emergency or safety nature e The alarm volume cannot be adjusted Since the volume is very loud be careful on regular basis e Depending on the surrounding noise the alarm may not be heard Using the LIGHT Press the LIGHT button the dial light will be lit while this button is pressed Attaching the hand strap see Fig Attach the supplied hand strap to the strap hole at the side of the unit
8. the radio Dry batteries turn on the radio to confirm if the sound is not weak or distorted Playing the Radio 1 Set the BATT SELECTOR switch to choose the power source 2 Turn on the radio and select FM or AM with POWER 3 Tune in toa station with TUNING When the station is tuned in the TUNE indicator lights up 4 Adjust volume using VOL To turn off the radio Set POWER to OFF To improve radio reception 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 When using the earphone Connect the earphone not supplied to earphone jack When the earphone is connected the speaker will not emit sound Notes e Do not sound the alarm when using the earphone The volume for the alarm cannot be adjusted e 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 water resistant Useful functions Using the Audio Beacon Press the AUDIO BEACON button Regardless of the POWER switch the alarm will sound while the AUDIO BEACON button is depressed To stop the alarm press the AUDIO BEACON button again On the alarm sound The alarm sound or the volume defers depending on the power source the capacity of the power source and when the
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