Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan
3-862-669-12(1)
ICF-T30
TV (1-3ch)•FM/AM Radio
Operating Instructions
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English
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Features
•Power-saving features - power goes off automatically in
about 90 minutes
•Tune indicator makes for precise tuning
•High selectivity and sensitivity
Precautions
•Do not open the unit. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
•Operate the unit only on 3V DC.
For battery operation, use two R03 (size AAA) batteries.
•Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Never leave in a car parked in the sun.
•The nameplate indicating operating voltage,etc. is
located at the rear.
•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.
•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.
•When the casing become 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 casing.
•In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception may be
difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window.
Notes on Battery
•Insert the batteries with correct polarity.
•Do not mix new and used batteries.
•The batteries can not be charged.
•Remove the batteries when the unit will not be used for
a long time.
•Should any battery leakage occur, wipe the battery case
well and install new batteries.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
Frequency range
FM: 76.0-108 MHz (TV 1–3 ch*)
AM: 530-1,605 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 3.6 cm ( 1
7
/
16
inches) dia., 7.2
Output
@ (earphone) jack (ø 2.5 mm, load impedance 16 )
Power output
70 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
3V, DC two R03 (size AAA) batteries
Auto power off function
Approx. 90 minutes
Dimensions
Approx. 58 × 95 × 19.5 mm (w/h/d)
(2
3
/
8
× 3
3
/
4
×
25
/
32
inches) incl. projecting parts and
controls
Mass
Approx. 90 g (3.2 oz) incl. batteries and earphone
Supplied accessories
Batteries (2)
Earphone (1)
Ear pad (1)
* Only in Japan
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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AM 530 1,605kHz
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A
B
C
(
A
)
1
2
3
—
4 (R03) (EIAJ)
*
2
90
POWER/
AUTO OFF
POWER/AUTO OFF
FM(TV1 3) (
B
-
a
)
AM (
B
-
b
)
AM
(
C
)
1 @
( )
(TV1 3)
2
POWER/AUTO OFF
3 @ ™
( )
@ ™
@
™
4
BAND FM(TV1 3) AM
5
TUNE ( )
6
VOL ( )
POWER/AUTO OFF
FM (TV1 3*) 63 23
AM 82 25
Installing Batteries (See Fig.A)
1 Open the lid of the battery case.
2 Insert the batteries with correct polarity.
Keep the ribbon beneath the batteries for easy
removal of the batteries.
3 Close the lid.
Using Sony batteries R03 (Size AAA)
BAND Battery life
Using earphone Using speaker
FM (TV1–3*) Approx. 63 hours Approx. 23 hours
AM Approx. 82 hours Approx. 25 hours
*Only in Japan
When to replace batteries
When the sound becomes weak or distorted, replace both
batteries with new ones.
Note
When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage and
corrosion.
When the radio turns off unexpectedly
The radio is turned off automatically after more than 90
minutes to prevent unnecessary wear of the batteries. To
listen to the radio continuously, press POWER/AUTO
OFF.
If the radio does not turn on after pressing POWER/
AUTO OFF, or if the radio turns off unrelated to the
Power Auto Off feature, the battery is exhausted.
Replace it with a new one.
When listening to the radio
FM (TV1–3) (see Fig. B-a): Extend the earphone
cord, the aerial, for better reception. (When listening to
FM reception from the speaker, connect the earphone.)
AM (see Fig. B-b): Rotate the unit horizontally for
optimum reception.
In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception may be poor.
Try listening near a window.
Operating the Radio (See Fig. C)
You can listen to the radio with the speaker or the
supplied earphone .
1 When listening with an earphone, connect the
supplied earphone to the @ (earphone) jack. To
listen to FM from the speaker, connect the
earphone to the radio. The cord of the earphone
functions as an antenna.
2 Press POWER/AUTO OFF to turn on the power.
3 Set the @/™ (earphone/speaker) selector as
follows.
@ : Listening with an earphone
™ : Listening from the speaker
(Even if the earphone is connected, sound
can be heard from the speaker.)
4 Select FM (TV1–3) or AM with BAND.
5 Tune in a desired station with TUNE
control.
The tune indicator lights up when a station is
tuned in.
6 Adjust VOL
(volume).
To turn off the radio
Press POWER/AUTO OFF again.
If the supplied earphone does not fit your ear
Attach the supplied ear pad to the earphone.
Supplied ear pad
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b
Dial scale
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Speaker
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BAND
Tune indicator
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TUNE
VOL
POWER/AUTO OFF
@ ™
@
Earphone
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4 2
R03 (size AAA) batteries
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ribbon
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