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3-868-202-15(1)
FM Stereo/AM
Radio
Operating Instructions
SRF-39FP
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WARNING
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.
Installing the
Battery
(See Fig.
A
)
1
Open the battery compartment lid
at the rear of the radio.
2
Insert one size AA (R6) battery
(not supplied) with the
3
and
#
marks aligned correctly.
3
Close the battery compartment lid.
Battery life
(JEITA*)
Using Sony alkaline size AA (LR6) battery:
Approx. 110 hours
Using Sony size AA (R6) battery:
Approx. 40 hours
* 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 battery
Replace the battery when the sound
becomes weak or distorted. Remove the
old battery and insert a new one.
Notes on the battery
• Align the battery correctly.
• The dry battery cannot be charged.
• To avoid damage from possible battery
leakage, remove the battery when unit
will not be used for a long time.
Playing the Radio
1
Connect the supplied earphones to
i
(earphones) jack and adjust
them to your head.
2
Set
POWER
to
ON
to turn on the
radio.
3
Set
BAND
to select
FM
or
AM.
4
Turn
TUNING
to tune in a station.
5
Adjust
VOL
(volume).
• To turn off the radio, set
POWER
to
OFF
.
• To improve reception
FM
: Extend the earphones cord which
functions as the FM antenna.
AM
: Rotate the unit horizontally for
optimum reception. A ferrite bar
antenna is built in the unit.
• Set
FM SENS
to
LOCAL
if interference is
prevalent when radio wave intensity is
dramatically stronger.
To listen to stereo programs, set to
DX
.
Using the Belt
Holder
To detach the belt
holder
Push
Detach
Dial scale
TUNING
BAND
FM/AM
FM SENS
DX/LOCAL
Rear
Size AA (R6) x 1
Insert the
#
side
of the battery first
VOL
POWER
