User manual SONY XDR-S50

[. . . ] "AM 12:00" (or "0:00") will blink in the display when the batteries are installed or the AC power adaptor is plugged in, and then POWER is pressed for the first time after purchase, or after resetting. There are two ways to preset services, Direct Preset and Preset Mode. you can preset 10 services , including 3 services stored on the Direct Preset buttons (PRESET 1 ­ 3). You can enjoy any three preset services as Direct Presets, for immediate recall by pressing one of the PRESET 1 ­ 3 buttons. [. . . ] You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically after a preset duration. When the unit is turned on again, the last band you listened to is received. Each press changes the tuning mode between ALPHABETICAL and PRESET. To change to MANUAL, hold down TUNE MODE for more than 2 seconds. Press again to return to the previous mode. Press this button with a pointed object when the radio fails to function properly. Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in "Specifications". for battery operation , use four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. For AC operation, use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other type of AC power adaptor. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). If it is used in temperatures higher than this range, numbers may appear in the display which have nothing to do with the frequency being received. If it is used in temperatures lower than this range, the numbers displayed may change very slowly. (These irregularities will disappear and there will be no damage to the unit when the unit is used in the recommended temperature range. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, disconnect the AC power adaptor and remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further. In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep away personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet. To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. [. . . ] The first time you turn on the unit in AC operation, the backlight is set to on (default). Any change to this setting will be retained. When DC operation, the backlight will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for 30 seconds. The selected display mode remains even if you turn the unit off and on again, or change the band. [. . . ]