User manual SONY ICF-M33RDS

[. . . ] â· For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for this unit; do not use any other type. Never leave the unit in a car parked in the sun. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. â· Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet. [. . . ] In a vehicle or in a building, place your unit near a window. No sound comes on when a preset button is pressed. Repeated pressing of BAND changes the band in the following order: You can set the unit to display the name of the tuned-in station. An EON network consists of a group of stations whereby a listener, who is tuned in to a participating station using a RDS compatible radio, can automatically receive RDS data transmitted by other stations in the network. If no RDS data is received, "RDS" automatically goes off. Automatic search and switch to a frequency with SEARCH a relatively stronger signal for a station broadcasting on multiple frequencies. * Both FM1 and FM2 refer to the same FM waveband and are differentiated solely to enable more than one station to be assigned to a preset button. The CT function of the RDS enables the built-in clock of the unit to automatically synchronize with CT data being transmitted. Quartz-controlled PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesizer system using a microcomputer for easy pinpoint tuning. Turn TUNE/TIME SET upward or downward until you locate the frequency of your desired station. RDS data can only be received on the FM band. â· The RDS function of this radio will not be activated if the tuned-in FM station does not transmit RDS data. The function may also not work properly in areas where RDS transmissions are in an experimental stage. The display shows the current time even when the radio is turned off. Some broadcasters, such as the BBC, broadcast on several frequencies. The ALTERNATIVE SEARCH function enables the unit, through AF (List of Alternative Frequencies) data, to locate another frequency with a stronger signal, and to automatically switch to that frequency. This activates the CT function and " " starts to flash in the display. When the current time is synchronized, " " stops flashing and remains in the display. ) Power output: 90 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion) Output: @ (earphone) jack (minijack) Power requirements: 3 V DC, two R6 (size AA) batteries DC IN 3 V jack accepts: Sony AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied) Dimensions: Approx. Batteries Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. [. . . ] If RDS data is not detected, the unit reverts to the frequency initially tuned in. The light on the unit comes on for 10 seconds. When you operate your unit while the light is on, the light stays on for longer than 10 seconds. When the unit is not being used for an extended period, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion. [. . . ]