Sony srf m 80 v owners manual

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SONYo 3-239-332-22(1)

TV/WEATHER/FM Stereo/AM
PLL Synthesized Radio

Operating Instructions

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TV/WEATHEFl/FM/AM WALKMAN

SFiF-M80V

Sony Corporation @2002 Printed In China

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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.

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.

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.

0 Do not immerse it in water.

0 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-resifianue. The battery may

corrode, so wipe out the interior of the battery compartment as follows.

e Open or close the battery compartment with dry hands in a place
without exposure to any water.

e 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 questionsor problems concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Installing the Batteries
(See Fig. fl-@)

1 Open the battery compartment lid and install two size AAA
(R03) batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity.
When batteries are first installed, AM 12:00l flashes in the display.
Once the current time i. set, the flashing stops.

2 Close the lid.

Battery Life (Approx. hours) (JElTA)
When using TV WEATHER FM AM
Sony alkaline 28 28 30 a

size AAA (LR03) 0
Sony size AAA (R03) 11 11 12 30

* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and lntormation 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.

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 it 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 tor 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. l-(o)

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.

Insert the 6 side
of the battery first.

Trade Name: SONY
Model name: SRF-MSOV

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

if you have any questions about this 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.

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sports Walkman radiol
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 reterence.

Features

- TV/WEATHER/FM/AM 4 band PLL (phase locked loop) synthesized
armband radio.

- Easy lreset 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 sott cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution.

- In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be ditticult or noisy. Try
listening near a window.

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.

0 "O-n is displayed. Slide down the HOLD lever so that 0-u disappears.

Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory reception
0 Weak batteries
0 in a vehicle or in a building, move closer to a window.

Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.

0 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 am 5)
button is pressed.

. You chose the wrong preset number.

0 The memory of the station has been initialized. Preset the station again.

The power cannot be turned on, and m" 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 r 108 MHZ 0.1 MHZ
AM 530 - 1 710 kHz ill kHz
Output

9 (headphones) jack (o 3.5 mm stereo minijack) to :2
Power output

15 mW + 15 mw (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements

3 v DC, two size AAA (R03) batteries
Dimensions

Approx. o9.2 x 45 x 113.5 mm (w/h/d)

(2 3/4 x 1 13/1o>< 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 specitications are subject to change without notice.

The indicators are as follows:

Indicator

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* 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.

Or visit the Sony Web Site:
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Weakening

When the battery becomes exhausted, the unit will turn ott.
Replace with new batteries. When you press POWER after
in talling the new batteries, the indicator changes to

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or
workmanship as follows: '3;

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1. For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase ifthis Product is determined to be defective, Sony
will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge the defective unit. After this one ll) year period, you
must pay rcr the replacement unit. This warranty does not cover costs incurred in connection with the removal
and resinstallation of rad)os, speakers or accessories, nor does it cover any othercontingent expenses.

2. To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its
original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any Factory Sony Service facility or
to the Laredo Fulfillment Center. See below for additional information.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception prob
lems.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negli-
gence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty
does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or
attempted repair by anyone otherthan a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does
not cover Products sold AS IS or WlTH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty
is valid only in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receiptth invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the
Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVlDED UNDER THIS WARRANTV IS THE EXCLUSlVE REMEDV OF THE
CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANV INClDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR lMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBr
ITED BV APPLICABLE LAW, ANV IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILlTV OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICUr
LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT lS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental orconsequential damages, or allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not applyto you. In addition,
if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state.

The Address oithe Laredo Fulfillment Center is:

Laredo Fulfillment Center
10227 Crossroads Loop Suite B
Laredo, TX 78045

For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions:

To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for
product information or operation, call:

Sony Customer Information Service Center
l-(800l-222-7669

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SPLIT/ RESET
STA RT/ STO P

POWER

* The TUNE/TIM E SET +
and the PRESET
TUNING 3 buttons
have a tactile dot.

Belt clip

TVIWB/FM SENS
(i DX/LOCAL

There is a tactile dot
VOL beside volume to show
the direction to turn up
the volume.

5. (headphones) jack

B Connector

Wraparound
arm band

Using the Arm Band (See Fig. E1-@)

1 Slide the connector onto the unit until you hear a click.

2 Unwind and straighten the wraparound arm band.
To more easily straighten the band, slightly bend the tip of the band in
the opposite direction.

3 Hold the body of the unit and attach the straightened band to
your arm.
The band will wind by itself.

4 Tighten the band with the rubber belt.

To remove the arm band from the unit (See Fig. El-@)

While holding down lUSl-l RELEASE ((9), slide the connector to
remove the arm band (®).

The arm band can be attached either on left or right arm by changing up
side down. The unit can also be removed with the arm band attached on
your arm, as instructed above.

To vary the length of the rubber belt to fit your arm (See Fig. E-©)
Move the velcro fastener to the proper position.

If the rubber belt and wraparound band becomes dirty
Remove the rubber belt from the unit and clean them.

Caution (See Fig. E-©)

. Avoid bending the wraparound band forcibly in the opposite direction.
it may break.

. The straightened band will wind easily when you touch or wiggle it. Be
sure to treat it carefully.

Preventing Accidental Change
- HOLD Function

Slide up HOLD lever to the direction of the arrow.
Ito-a" appears in the display to indicate all buttons are locked.

To cancel HOLD, slide down HOLD lever to the opposite direction of the
arrow.
Ito-a" disappears in the display.

Setting the Clock

The display wtll flash AM 12:00 when the batteries are first inserted.

1 Press MODE repeatedly to select the clock mode when the
clock mode is not on.

2 Hold down ENTER for more than 2 seconds.
The beep sounds and the hour flashes in the
display.

3 Press TUNE/TIME SEI' +or - until the correct hour appears
in the display.
Each press changes the digit(s) by one.
When you keep the button pressed, the digit(s) change rapidly.

4 Press ENTER
The beep sounds and the minute starts to flash. I |
Repeat step 3 to set the minute. After setting the l - )1 ,1.
minute, press ENTER again. The two beeps sound " ' U
and the clock starts from 0 seconds.

12-hour system: AM 12:00 = midnight
PM 12:00 = noon

Changing AM Channel Step

The AM channel step differs depending on areas. The channel step of this
unit is factory-set to 11) kHz. Change the settings as shown below to be
able to listen to the radio.

Area Channel step
North and South American countries 10kHz

Other countries 9kHz

Note

When the AM channel step is changed, the preset stations for AM will be

initialized.

1 Press POWER to turn off the power.

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the clock mode when the
clock mode is not on.

3 While holding down TUNE/TIME SEI' +or -, keep pressing
MODE for more than 5 seconds.
Two short beeps sound, and the AM channel step will be changed.

"AM 9" (or AM 10) is displayed for about 2 seconds.
it you proceed to step 3 again, the channel step changes again.

Selecting the Mode

You can use this unit as a radio, clock, stopwatch, pitch timer or
countdown timer.

The functions of clock, stopwatch, pitch timer, countdown timer are
available even if the power is off.

lress MODE to select a function mode.
Each function mode can be selected as follows:

Radio trequency Clock Stopwatch

Countdown tlmer Pitch timer

* Selected only when the power is on.

Playi ng the Radio
- Manual Tuning
1 Connect the headphones to the Q (headphones) jack.
2 Press POWER to turn on the radio.
RADIO 01v appears in the display.
3 Press BAND to select the band.

Each press changes the band as follows:

EAM-tFMl-v FMZ-tTV]

To change the band to WEATHER, press ws. You can return to the
previous frequency by pressing BAND.

FMl and FMZ are differentiated only for Preset tuning. For Manual
tuning of FM stations, select either band.

Each band memorizes the frequency you had tuned previously

4 Press TUNE/TIME SEI' +or - to tune in to the desired station.

Two short beeps sound when the minimum frequency of each band is
received during tuning.

5 Adjust the volume using VOL
To turn off the radio, press POWER.

Improving the Reception

FM: Extend the headphones cord which functions as the
FM antenna (See Fig l-@).

AM : Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception.
A ferrite bar antenna is built-in the unit

(See tig.l-®).
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Set TV/WB/FM SENS to warm interference is g'gta,
prevalent and reception is too strong. Under normal LOCAL
conditions, set it to DX. Dy" i,

Enhancing Bass Sound

Press M EGA BASS.

MEGA BASS indication appears in the display when the MEGA BASS
function is on.

The MEGA BASS function intensifies the bass sound for richer quality
audio reproduction.

Presetting Your Favorite Station
- Preset Tuning

You can preset up to 10 stations in PM (5 stations in FMl, 5 stations in

PMZ), and 5 stations in each AM, TV, WEATHER.

Presetting a station

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Playing the Radio and manually tune
in to the station you wish to preset.

2 Press the PRESET TUNING button you wish to preset for
more than a few seconds.
You will hear two confirmation beeps and preset number appears In
the display.

To preset another station, repeat these steps.

To change the preset station, tune in to the desired station and hold
down the PRESET TUNING 1 to 5 button. The new station will replace
the previous station on the preset button.

Example: Display window when you preset FM
90.0 MHZ in the PRESET TUNING 2 button
for FMZ.

Tuning in a Preset Station

1 Press POWER

2 Press BAND or WB to select the band.

3 Press the desired PRESET TUNING button.

4 Adjust the volume using VOL

Note

Holding; down the desired PRESET TUNING button for more than a few

seconds will replace the previous station on the PRESET TUNING button
with the station you tuned in to.

Using the Stopwatch

The stopwatch can time up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59.99 seconds, in
1/10tl-second increments.

1 Press MODE to select the stopwatch.
STPW flashes in the display.

2 Press START/STOP to start.
The display shows the elapsed time

3 Press SrART/SI'OPto stop.

To reset to zero, press SPLIT/RESET when the stopwatch is in the stop
status.

The stopwatch comes with two display modes. To switch to the hour-
minute-second display, press ENTER.
To switch to the minute- econd-split second display, press ENTER again.

When the count time exceeds 59:59 99 during the minute-second-split
second display, the display switches to the hour-minute-second display.

To switch to the other modes during counting, press MODE.

STPW stops flashing if changed to other mode while the stopwatch
counts down.

To listen to the radio while the stopwatch is running, press POWER The
display will switch to the radio frequency for a few seconds.

Displaying the Split Time

To display the current split time, press SPLIT/ RESET while the stopwatch
is running. "SPLIT" flashes in the display.

The stopwatch keeps counting during the display.

To return to the count display, press SPLIT/RESET again while the split
time is being displayed.

Using the Pitch Timer

The pitch timer allows setting the timer with an identical length of time
repeatedly. The functions of the radio, the stopwatch, and the countdown
timer are available even while the pitch timer is being used.

1 Press MODE to select the pitch timer.
PITCH" flashes in the display.

2 Hold down ENTER for more than 2 seconds.
The beep sounds and the countdown duration
flashes in the display.

3 Press TUNE/TIME SEI' +or - to set the desired countdown
duration for the pitch timer.

The countdown duration can be set from 1 second to 59 minutes 59
seconds, in 1-second increments.

4 Press ENTER
The beep sounds and the number of times flashes in
the display.

5 Press TUNE/TIME SEI' +or - to set the desired number of
times.
The number of times can be set up to 99.

6 Press ENTER
The two beeps sound and the number of times stops flashing.

7 Press START/STOP.
Countdown starts. After the preset countdown duration, the tVtO
beeps sound three times.

When the last pitch timer setting is finished, the display switches to
the pitch timer display even in another display mode and a long beep
sounds, and then returns to the previous display.

To stop the long beep, press any button.

To pause the countdown on the pitch timer, press START/ STOP while
counting down.

At this time, the countdown is reset by pressing SPLIT/RESET. The display
will show the set-up countdown duration and number ot times.

To swrtch to the other modes, press MODE.
PITCH stops flashing if changed to other mode while the pitch timer
counts down.

Using the Countdown Timer

You can use the built-in countdown timer to turn off the radio
automatically after a preset duration.
1 Press MODE to select the countdown timer.
TIMER flashes in the display.
2 Hold down ENTER for more than 2 seconds.
The beep sounds, and the countdown duration starts flashing.
3 Press TUNE/TIME SEI' +or - to set the desired countdown
duration for the timer.
The countdown duration can be set from 1 minute to 2 hours, in 1-
minute increments.
4 Press ENTER
The hvo beeps sound and the countdown duration stops flashing.
5 Press START/STOP.
Countdown starts. The radio is alltomatically turned on when the
radio is off. After the preset countdown duration, the four beeps
sound five times and the radio is turned off.
To stop the beeps, press any button.

To turn off the radio before the preset time, press POWER.

To pause the countdown on the countdown timer, press START! STOP
while counting down.

At this time, the countdown is reset by pressing SPLIT/RESET. The display
will show the set-up countdown duration.

To switch to the other modes, press MODE.
TIMER stops flashing it changed to other mode while the countdown
timer counts down.

Using the Belt Clip (See Fig. E1)

Use the belt clip when attaching the unit to your belt.