ICF-B88
4-452-667-12(1)
Specifications
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 MHz
108 MHz
AM: 530 kHz
1,710 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 3.6 cm dia. round 8 Ω (1)
Input
DC IN 5V (micro USB) jack (1)
Output
headphone jack (ø 3.5 mm mini jack) (1)
MOBILE CHARGE (USB) jack (1)
Power output
60 mW (Using the built-in rechargeable battery)
90 mW (Using Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA)
batteries, not supplied)
Power requirements
Built-in Nickel Metal Hydride (2.4 V, 900 mAh,
Ni-MH or 2.4 V, 700 mAh, Ni-MH) battery or 3 V
DC, two LR6 (size AA) dry batteries
Dimensions
Approx. 132 mm × 79 mm × 58 mm (W/H/D)
Mass
Main unit: Approx. 338 g
When dry batteries are used: Approx. 385 g (incl.
LR6 (size AA) batteries)
Supplied accessories
Carrying pouch (1), Micro USB cable (1), Emergency
whistle (1), Hand strap (1), Operating instructions
(1)
Design and specifications of this unit are subject
to change without notice for improvement of
performance.
The company names and product names indicated
in this instructions document are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of those companies.
Operating time
The actual battery operating time may vary
depending on the surrounding environment and
operating conditions. The battery operating time for
a smartphone is an approximate guide based on
measurements of typical models.
Battery operating time
FM
AM
Light
1 minute of
charging by
turning the
handle*
1
Approx. 50
minutes*
2
Approx. 75
minutes*
2
Approx. 15
minutes
When the
rechargeable
battery is fully
charged
Approx.
32 hours
(JEITA*
3
)
Approx.
40 hours
(JEITA*
3
)
Approx. 20
hours
60 minutes of
solar-powered
charging*
4
Approx. 40
minutes*
2
Approx. 60
minutes*
2
Approx. 10
minutes
LR6 (size AA)
dry batteries*
5
Approx.
80 hours
(JEITA*
3
)
Approx.
100 hours
(JEITA*
3
)
Approx. 50
hours
Precautions
On handling the unit
•
Do not drop the unit or subject it to shock; doing so
may cause a malfunction.
•
Do not leave the unit in the following locations.
In a place exposed to extremely high
temperatures (60°C or higher) or low
temperatures (0°C or lower)
Near heat sources
In a place exposed to high humidity
In the cabin of a car with closed windows
(particularly in summer)
In a place exposed to excessive dust
In a confined space such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet
•
Do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
•
Do not expose the batteries installed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
•
Do not let any solid object or liquid fall into the unit.
•
When the cabinet becomes soiled, clean it with a
soft dry cloth. Never use chemical solvents such as
thinner or benzene, as they may mar the cabinet.
•
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 magnet inside the
speaker.
•
Keep the volume at a moderate level so as not to
harm your ears.
On splash proof performance
Although this unit is splash proof to a degree against
exposure to a spray of rain, snow, and water, exercise
caution in the following situations.
•
Do not splash a large amount of water on the unit.
•
Do not immerse the unit in water.
•
If water is splashed on the unit or it is dropped into
water, immediately remove the unit from the water
and wipe moisture from the unit with a soft dry
cloth.
•
If water gets into the speaker, turn the speaker side
of the unit downward and pour the water out from
the speaker.
•
When the
headphone jack or USB port is not
used, be sure to close the terminal cover. If you do
not close the terminal cover, the unit’s splash proof
state will be compromised. When these terminals
are being used with the cover open, be careful not to
expose them to water.
•
After the unit is exposed to water, take caution it
does not make nearby objects wet.
On using this unit, Sony shall not be liable for any
damage caused by smartphone memory data loss or
inability to talk on the smartphone, loss in profit, or
any claim from a third party.
If the unit malfunctions, do not open the cabinet.
Contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Notes
•
If using this unit for the first time, if it had not been
used for a long time, or if the power has been left
on, the battery operating time may be short even
after charging it. In that case, charge (for more than
a minute) and discharge the battery (using the
radio or light) several times. The battery life will be
restored.
•
When you do not use this unit for a long time,
remove the LR6 (size AA) batteries and set the
BATT SELECTOR switch to “AA BATT” to prevent
deterioration of the built-in rechargeable battery. It is
also recommended to fully charge the rechargeable
battery at least once a year using the USB AC
adaptor.
•
When the battery is exhausted, the sound will
become weak or distorted, or the TUNE indicator
will grow dark. In that case, charge the built-in
rechargeable battery or replace LR6 (size AA)
batteries with new ones.
•
You cannot replace the built-in rechargeable battery.
•
If the operating time of the radio is too short even
after charging the unit, please contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
Smartphone operating time
*
6
Continuous
standby state
Continuous
talking
Charged from built-
in rechargeable
battery*
7
Approx. 16
hours
Approx. 25
minutes
Charged from
LR6 (size AA) dry
batteries*
8
Approx. 16
hours
Approx. 25
minutes
1 minute of charging
by turning the
handle*
1
Approx. 40
minutes
Approx. 1
minute
*
1
When the handle is turned at a speed of approx.
two turns per second.
*
2
At power output of approx. 1 mW
*
3
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association) standards. The actual battery
life may vary depending on the circumstances.
*
4
When the unit is charged outdoors in sunny
weather
*
5
When two brand-new Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA)
dry batteries are used until they are exhausted
*
6
The operating time varies depending on the
smartphone model and operating conditions.
*
7
When the smartphone is charged from the built-in
rechargeable battery under the condition in which
the rechargeable battery is fully charged until it is
exhausted
*
8
When two brand-new Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA)
dry batteries are used for charging a smartphone
until these batteries are exhausted
(The time required to finish charging varies
depending on the type of batteries and model of
smartphone.)
Disposing of the unit
Remove the built-in rechargeable battery for
environmental protection. Before removing the built-in
rechargeable battery, set the BATT SELECTOR switch to
“AA BATT.”
1
Detach parts of the main unit in the following order.
Bottom cover:
Remove two screws.
Panel with FLASHLIGHT:
Remove the screw near
the
headphone jack under the terminal cover.
Panel with VOL control:
Pull out and remove the
three dials, and then remove the screw under the
VOL control.
Solar panel cover on top of the unit:
Remove
three screws on the antenna rest at the rear of the
unit.
Side of unit with battery compartment:
Remove
two screws on the right edge, two screws on the
lower edge, and the screw at the upper right
corner in the battery compartment. Then remove
two screws on the lower side of the solar panel.
2
Remove the screw on the board to detach it and
then remove the built-in rechargeable battery.
3
Hold the connector plug of the board and disconnect
the built-in rechargeable battery from the board.
WARNING
Do not open the cabinet except when disposing of the
unit.
CAUTION
•
Be sure to disconnect the rechargeable battery
from the board. Electricity flows when the battery is
connected and it can be unsafe. When removing the
battery, be careful not to touch the interior of other
parts.
•
Make sure that the built-in rechargeable battery
is completely exhausted and then remove the
rechargeable battery.
Charging a Smartphone
1
Set power to “OFF.”
You cannot charge a smartphone
while listening to the radio.
2
Choose the power source.
Charging a smartphone using the hand cranking method:
When you turn the handle, charging of the smartphone will start. Even
while the smartphone is being charged using the built-in rechargeable
battery or LR6 (size AA) batteries, if you turn the handle, the charging
operation will be switched to the hand cranking method. (The CHARGE
indicator will not light up.)
(Turn the handle at a speed of approx. two turns or more per second. If you
charge the smartphone for one minute, you will be able to continuously talk
on the smartphone for approx. one minute. If you turn the handle at slower
than the specified speed, the smartphone may not be charged.)
Charging a smartphone from the built-in
rechargeable battery:
(If you charge the smartphone using a fully
charged built-in rechargeable battery, you will be
able to continuously talk on the smartphone for
approx. 25 minutes.)
Charging a smartphone from LR6 (size AA)
batteries (not supplied):
(If you charge the smartphone using two brand-
new Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA) dry batteries,
you will be able to continuously talk on the
smartphone for approx. 25 minutes.)
BATT SELECTOR
BUILT-IN BATT
AA BATT
BATT SELECTOR
BUILT-IN BATT
AA BATT
3
Connect the unit to a smartphone to charge the smartphone.
Open the
terminal
cover.
Micro USB plug
USB plug
Micro USB cable (supplied)
(If the smartphone uses a cable
other than that with a micro USB
plug, use the USB cable supplied
with the smartphone.)
Smartphone
Connect the
unit.
Connect the smartphone.
MOBILE CHARGE (USB) jack
4
After charging is finished,
disconnect the cable and
close the terminal cover.
Smartphone
Disconnect the USB cable.
Close the terminal cover.
Hold the connector
plug to disconnect
the cable.
Notes
•
Charge a smartphone before the battery of the
smartphone is completely exhausted.
•
You cannot charge a smartphone from the size
AA manganese dry batteries.
•
When you charge a smartphone using alkaline
dry batteries, be sure to use brand-new
batteries.
•
You cannot charge the built-in rechargeable
battery using the USB AC adaptor while a
smartphone is being charged.
•
The battery sometimes becomes very hot after
charging, so be careful not to burn yourself
when you handle it.
•
This unit does not guarantee that it can be used
for charging all products that can be charged
via USB.
Tips
•
Check the charge status on the smartphone
screen.
•
If a warning message is displayed on the
smartphone while you are turning the handle,
pause briefly and then start turning the handle
again.
•
To charge a smartphone using the built-in
rechargeable battery or LR6 (size AA) batteries
after charging the smartphone using the hand
cranking method, stop turning the handle and
then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
