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FM/AM Radio

Operating Instructions

ICF-B01

2006 Sony Corporation
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China

When disposing the unit

Take out the rechargeable battery for recycle. Do not open the cabinet other than when disposing the unit.
1 Detach the LED light (SOFT LIGHT) cover.
Remove the 2 screws at the antenna rest on the rear of the unit. For customers who purchased this product 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.
2 Remove the left and right side cabinets.
When removing the right cabinet, gently pry up and remove the 3 dials, then remove the screw at the VOL control. When removing the left cabinet, remove the screw near the v (earphone) jack.
3 Remove the rear cabinet.
Remove the 4 screws at the rear of the unit and 2 screws in the battery compartment. You do not have to remove the screw which fixes the telescopic antenna.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
4 Remove the screw on the board.

Features

Self-Powered emergency radio for disaster preparedness You can use the radio anytime by turning the Power Generator handle to charge the built-in rechargeable battery. Self power-generating function Uses size AAA (R03) dry batteries (not supplied) Two types of useful LED lights (Flashlight/Soft light) equipped Water resistant for all weather operation * Do not immerse in water This product is designed to be splash-resistant, but should not be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water. Before installing the batteries, be sure to wipe off drops of water on the unit.
Remove the rechargeable battery after detaching the board.
5 Holding the connector plug, disconnect the rechargeable battery

from the board.

Precautions
Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction. 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. Do not open the cabinet other than when disposing the unit. 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. 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. Keep the volume at a moderate level so as not to harm your ears. When using a separately sold earphone, keep the earphone clean by wiping the plug of the earphone with a soft dry cloth so you can always hear clear radio sound.

Notes Be sure to disconnect the rechargeable battery from the board. 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. Be sure to confirm that the rechargeable battery is completely exhausted and then take out the rechargeable battery. If you have any questions or problem concerning your unit, please consult the nearest Sony dealer.

On water resistant

Although this unit is water resistant for all weather operation, take special care of the following situations. Do not splash large amount of water on the unit. Do not immerse the unit in water. Cover the jack with the attached rubber cap when the earphone is not used. 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. If water has got into the speaker, turn the face of the unit down and pour the water out from the speaker. Before opening the battery compartment, be sure the outside of the unit is clean and dry.
CHARGE indicator TUNE indicator

Power Sources

Using the unit with the built-in rechargeable battery (see fig. A)

FM AM OFF RADIO

Checking the batteries
Check the rechargeable battery and the dry batteries once a year. Rechargeable battery: Turn the POWER GENERATOR handle to charge, then confirm that you can listen to the radio. Dry batteries: Turn on the radio to confirm if the sound is not weak or distorted. Rechargeable battery usage time When using FM AM 60*2 Built-in rechargeable battery 40*2 When charged for 1 minute*1 (Approx. minutes) LIGHT 15
When using a separately sold earphone
Connect the earphone (not supplied) to v (earphone) jack. When the earphone is connected, the speaker will not emit sound.
You may charge the built-in rechargeable battery and listen to the radio.
1 Pull out the POWER GENERATOR handle. 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 CHARGE indicator in green. When you charge, the built-in rechargeable battery will be charged regardless of the setting of the BATT SELECTOR switch. Notes 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. If you turn the POWER GENERATOR handle while listening to the radio, there may be a noise interference. In this case, turn off the radio and then charge the battery.

v (earphone) jack Notes When the earphone is not connected to the v (earphone) jack, be sure to close the earphone cover. If you do not close the earphone cover, the unit will not be water-resistant. When using an earphone, be careful not to expose the unit to water.
VOL (volume) POWER GENERATOR handle
*1 When the POWER GENERATOR handle is turned 120 times in one minute *2 at power output approx. 1 mW Battery Life When using Sony alkaline size AAA (LR 03) FM 40 (JEITA*3) AM 50 (JEITA*3) (Approx. hours) LIGHT 30

Telescopic antenna

Soft light
SOFT LIGHT LIGHT OFF FLASHLIGHT
*3 Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the circumstances.

Useful functions

Using the LED light
Select the SOFT LIGHT or FLASHLIGHT using the LIGHT switch. SOFT LIGHT: Turns on the light at the top of the unit. FLASHLIGHT: Turns on the light at the side of the unit. To turn off the light, set the LIGHT switch to LIGHT OFF.

On charging

LIGHT switch Flashlight v (earphone) jack 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 CHARGE indicator will light up. Keep on turning the handle for 1 minute at the speed that lights the CHARGE indicator in green, which will be up to 60 minutes* of listening to the radio. Use this as an charging standard. Even when you turn the handle at the speed that the CHARGE indicator does not light, it will charge the built-in rechargeable battery and you may listen to the radio. The CHARGE indicator is not an indicator for charging capacity. * For AM radio reception and 40 minutes for FM radio reception. The listening time may differ depending on the operation of the unit. When the rechargeable battery becomes exhausted The sound will become weak and distorted. If this occurs, turn the POWER GENERATOR handle to charge the rechargeable battery. Notes 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. If the rechargeable battery capacity becomes half the normal life, please consult the nearest Sony dealer.

If the battery compartment lid comes off (see fig. C) 1 Insert the left claw of the battery compartment lid into the hole on
the left side of the battery compartment.

Attaching the hand strap

The supplied hand strap is useful when carrying the unit.
2 Slide the right side of the lid into the right side hole of the battery

compartment.

To attach the hand strap
Attach the supplied hand strap to the strap hole at the side of the unit.
BATT SELECTOR GENERATED BATT BATT
3 Snap the inner lid into the battery compartment lid.
The inner lid is designed to snugly fit the unit. To open the inner lid, turn the unit over and let it drop open.

Playing the Radio

You can listen to the radio by the speaker or a separately sold earphone.
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 to a station with TUNE.
When the station is tuned in, the TUNE indicator lights up in red.

Specifications

Frequency range FM: 87.MHz AM: 530 1,710 kHz Speaker Approx. 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in) dia., 8 Output v jack ( 3.5 mm, minijack) Power output 60 mW (Using the built-in rechargeable battery) 90 mW (Using size AAA (R03) dry batteries, not supplied) Power requirements Built-in Nickel Metal Hydride (2.4 V, 700 mAh, Ni-MH) battery or 3 V DC, two size AAA (R03) dry batteries Dimensions Approx. 52 mm (w/h/d) (5 1/1/1/8 in) Mass Approx. 285 g (10.1 oz) Approx. 297 g (10.5 oz) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessory Hand strap (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Insert the # side of the battery first.
4 Adjust volume using VOL. To turn off the radio

Set power to OFF RADIO.

Installing the dry batteries (see fig. B)
Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).
1 Open the lid as illustrated. 2 Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries with correct polarity.
To improve radio reception
FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length, angle and direction to obtain optimum reception. Note Adjust the direction of the antenna by holding the bottom of it. The antenna can be damaged when you move the antenna with excessive force. AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built in the unit.

Size AAA (R03)

3 Close the lid of the battery compartment. When to replace the batteries
When the dry batteries become weak, the sound will become weak and distorted. Replace both dry batteries with new ones.

Choosing the power source
Set the BATT SELECTOR switch to the source you want to use.
Nickel Metal Hydride battery: GENERATED BATT Size AAA (R03) dry batteries: BATT Lead-free solder is used for soldering. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in printed wiring boards.

Inner lid

ICF-B01

Emergency Radio

AM / FM Radio with Resistant Tuning Built-in Power Generator Recharges the Internal Ni-MH Battery Can Operate from Two AAA Batteries (Not Supplied) Two Different LED Light Options: Flashlight or Softlight Charging Indicator Shows the Optimum Charging Rate Tuning Indicator Shows the Station is Tuned in Large 1-7/16 Inch Speaker Provides Clear Sound Telescopic and Built-in Ferrite Bar Antennas Earphone Jack for 3.5mm Earphone Set (Not Supplied) Bright Orange Color Makes it Easy to Locate Water Resistant1 Design Hand Strap for Carrying Included

Features

AM / FM Radio with Resistant Tuning allows the station to be tuned before its put away for emergency use and will stay in that position until it's changed by the user. Built-in Power Generator with 1 minute of cranking at the optimum rate indicated by the green LED charging indicator, the user is provided with up to: 60 minutes of AM radio, 40 minutes of FM radio or 15 minutes of light.2 Power Source Choice the unit can be operated using the Power Generator or 2 AAA batteries (not supplied). Two Light Settings allows you to choose between using a flashlight or a softlight which adds to the functionality of the radio. In the flashlight setting, the LED provides a bright light that can be used to illuminate an object or help guide the user when walking. The softlight is a low level light that adds illumination to a small area acting as a night light or comfort light when a group of children or adults are gathered around it. Charging Indicator when the Power Generator handle is turned at the optimum rotating speed (in either direction), the green LED Charging Indicator will illuminate. Continuing to turn the handle at this same rate for approximately one minute [120 rotations] will provide a full charge. Bright Orange Color makes it easy to locate. Water Resistant1 Design the unit is designed to be splash resistant for all weather operation. It cannot, however, be immersed in water. Compact size with a total cubic volume of 34 cubic inches it can easily fit in an emergency kit, kitchen drawer or the glove box in your car, ready when you need it. UPC Code: 027242694040
1. Not meant to me immersed or come in continuous contact with water. 2. All power times are approximate. 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Specifications

Power Back-up: Built-in Power Generator2 AM Radio: 60 Minutes FM Radio: 40 Minutes Light: 15 Minutes Battery Life (Approx.): Optional AAA Batteries x 22 AM Radio: 50 Hours FM Radio: 40 Hours Light: 30 Hours

Dimensions

Weight: 10 oz (285g) Measurements: 5 1/8" x 3" x 2" (130 x 77x 52mm)

Supplied Accessories

Hand strap for carrying

Optional Accessories

Two AAA batteries 3.5mm earphone set
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Color: Orange

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