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FM Stereo/AM

Headphone Radio

Operating Instructions

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.

is a registered trademark of Sony

Corporation.

FM/AM WALKMAN

SRF-H11

Sony Corporation © 2003 Printed in China

For customers in the USA

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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 Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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.

Features

• Designed for hands free use.

• Water-resistant body for all weathers operation.

• Light reflector to reflect car lights at night for your safety.

• MEGA BASS for dynamic bass sound system.

• DX/LOCAL selector for better reception.

Precautions

• Operate the unit only on 1.5 V DC with one size

AAA (R03) battery.

• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust, or mechanical shock.

Never leave in a car parked under the sun.

• Should solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batterry, 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. Try listening near a window.

• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.

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 headphone radio 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.

• Do not immerse it in water.

• 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-resistance. The battery may corrode, so wipe out the interior of the battery compartment as follows.

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

– 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 questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult the nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Frequency range:

FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz

AM: 530 – 1 710 kHz

Power output:

6 mW + 6 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Headphone type:

Dynamic

Power requirements:

1.5 V DC, one size AAA (R03) battery

Mass:

Approx. 115 g (4 oz) incl. a battery

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Driver units

Battery compartment

R

L

Light reflector (R, L)

This reflector reflects car lights at night for your safety.

POWER OFF•ON•

MEGA BASS VOL *

VOL

P

O

W

ER

OF

F

ON

Neck band

TUNE

FM

DX

LO

CA

L

BAND

FM DX/LOCAL•

AM

AM

B

A

N

D

* There is a tactile dot beside volume to show the direction tune up the volume.

A

L

Insert the # side of the battery first.

Size AAA (R03) x 1 g

B

L

C g

Left ear

Neck band

Installing the

Battery

(See Fig. A)

1 Open the battery compartment lid and install one size AAA (R03) battery (not supplied) with correct polarity.

2 Close the lid.

When to replace the battery

Replace the battery when the sound becomes weak or distorted. Remove the old battery and insert a new one.

Battery life

(Approx. hours)

When using

Sony alkaline size AAA (LR03)

Sony size AAA

(R03)

FM

42

18

AM

(JEITA*)

54

23

* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the circumstance of the unit.

Notes on battery

• Do not charge the dry battery.

• Do not carry the dry battery together with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the battery are accidentally come into contact with metallic objects.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the battery to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

To attach the battery compartment lid if it is accidentally detached (See Fig.

B

)

1

Engage the catch of the lower half of the unit in the hole of the lid.

2 Press the lid into the unit and downwards to lock it.

Wearing the Radio (See Fig.

C

)

1 Wear the neckband around the back of your head.

2 Wear the headphones with your left ear between the Driver unit (marked L on the outside) and the neckband, and your right ear between the Driver unit (marked R on the outside) and the neckband.

3

Adjust the angle of the neckband to fit the headphones on your ears.

Improving Radio

Reception

FM: Set BAND to LOCAL if interference is prevalent and reception is too strong. Under normal conditions, set it to DX .

AM: Move around to obtain better reception.

Playing the Radio

1 Set POWER to ON.

2

Set BAND to select FM or AM.

The neckband serves as an FM antenna.

3 Turn TUNE to tune in to a station.

4 Adjust VOL (volume).

To turn off the radio, set POWER to OFF .

To obtain poweful bass sound

Set POWER to MEGA BASS .

The “MEGA BASS” system produces a poweful bass sound.

When the sound becomes distorted, switch POWER to ON .