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LITHIUM BATT
BACK-UP
POWER SOURCE
BACK-UP
BATT SELECTOR
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Sony Corporation ©1996 Printed in Japan
FM 76 108MHz
TV1 3 *
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AM 530 1605kHz
4.5cm 8 1
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3.5 mm 1
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JEITA*
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DC3V 3 2
CR-123A 1
126 98.5 50mm
JEITA
220g
295g 3
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3-858-461-05(1)
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FM/AM
FM/AM Radio
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BATT SELECTOR
ICF-B50
Operating Instructions
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Telescopic antenna
LIGHT
Tune
TUNE
POWER
BAND
@
(earphone) jack
Light cover
Light
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CR-123A X 1
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R6(AA) X 2
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CR-123A X 1
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FM AM
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CR-123A
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POWER BAND
FM AM
TV (1-3ch) FM
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FM TV 1 3ch *
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100% VOC
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ICF-B50
T10-1001A-1
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LITHIUM BATT
BACK-UP
POWER SOURCE
BACK-UP
BATT SELECTOR
English
Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sony radio! It will give
you many hours of reliable service and listening
pleasure.
Before operationg the radio, please read these
instructions thoroughly and relain them for future
reference.
Features
A helpful emergency radio for emergencies and
disasters
• Water-resistant against light rain and snow*.
• Long-term preservative lithium battery
installed**.
• Useful at hand light attached.
* This unit’s water-resistance may be used in light
rain or snow, do not use the unit in heavy rain or
snow, or underwater. Avoid leaving the unit for a
long period of time in a humid place like the
bathroom which may lead the unit to a
malfunction.
**Preservation is better compared to the regular dry
batteries, Long -term preservation is possible
when not in use.
Power Sources
Installing the batteries
(see Fig. A)
Insert the supplied two R6 ( size AA) batteries.
The spare lithium battery is already inserted
underneath the dry battery compartment.
1 Open the lid towards the arrow.
2 Insert two R6 (size AA) with correct
polarity.
3 Close the lid of the dry battery
compartment.
Choosing the Battery
Switch the BATTERY SELECTOR
with coin.
R6 (size AA) dry batteries: “POWER SOURCE”
Lithium battery: “BACK-UP”
Note
The lithium batteries are for emergency use only.
On regular basis, use the dry batteries.
Replacing dry batteries
When the dry batteries become weak, the sound
will become weak and distorted, replace all the dry
batteries with new ones.
Battery Life (Approx. hours) (JEITA*)
FM AM Light
Sony R6 (size AA) battery 37 44 4.5
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)
standards. The actual battery life may vary
depending on the circumstances of the unit.
Replacing the lithium
battery (see Fig. B)
When using the spare lithium battery and if the dry
batteries become weak, the radio will still operate.
Check the lithium battery once a year.
1 Open the dry battery compartment lid
and take out the dry batteries, then open
the lithium battery compartment lid.
2 Insert a lithium battery CR-123A (not
supplied) with correct polarity.
3 Close the lid of the lithium battery
compartment.
4 Insert the dry battery and close the lid.
Battery Life (Approx. hours) (JEITA*)
FM AM Light
Sony lithium battery CR-123A 53 65 8
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)
standards. The actual battery life may vary
depending on the circumstances of the unit.
Operating the Radio
1 Turn on the radio and select FM or AM
with the POWER · BAND.
2 Tune in to a station with the TUNE dial.
3 Adjust VOL.
To turn off the radio
Switch POWER · BAND. to OFF.
To improve radio reception
FM · TV (1–3 ch)*: Extend the telescopic antenna
and adjust the length.
Note
Adjust the direction of the
antenna by holding the bottom
of it. The antenna can be
damaged when you move the
antenna with excessive force.
AM:Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built in the
unit.
When using the earphone
Connect the earphone to @ (earphone) jack.
When the earphone is connected, the speakers will
not emit sound.
Notes
• When the earphone is not connected to the @
earphone jack, be sure to close the earphone cover.
If the earphone cover is not closed, this may lead
the water-resistance to a malfunction.
• The supplied earphone is not water-resistant, when
using the earphone do not splash water on the unit.
* TV (1–3 ch) is received in Japan only.
Useful functions
Using the light
Turn the LIGHT switch to ON.
The light at the front of the unit will light up.
Attaching the shoulder
strap and earphone case
(see Fig. C)
Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the strap hole
on the side and the rear of the unit. Attach the
earphone case to the shoulder strap.
Replacing the light
bulb
(see Fig. D)
1 Move the slide switch (at the rear) toward
the arrow1, then slide the light cover
toward the arrow 2 to take off the cover.
2 Replace with the spare light bulb.
Notes
• When the light is turned off, the light bulb will be
hot for a while. Give more than a few minutes for
the light bulb and cover to cool down, then open
the cover.
• The spare light bulb is inside the light cover.
• Do not turn on the light when the light cover is
removed.
• Do not plug in other objects than the light bulb
into the light bulb socket.
For a new light bulb use 3V 160 mA light bulbs,
please consult the nearest Sony dealer.
Precautions
• Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit,
or it may cause a malfunction.
• Do not pull on the earphone cord.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
remove the batteries, and have the unit checked
by qualified parsonnel before operating it any
further.
• When the case becomes 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 case.
• Do not leave magnetic bank cards, magnetic train
passes, or other cards containing magnetic
information near the speaker. The information on
the card may be erased by the magnetism inside
the speaker.
On water-resistance
• Do not splash large amount of water on the unit.
• Do not emmerse the unit in water.
• Cover the jack with the attached rubber cap when
the earphone are not used.
• If the unit is splashed with salt water, wipe clean
with a damp cloth, then dry with a soft cloth. Do
not wash under running water, do not use soap
or detergent, do not dry with an electric hair
dryer.
• If the water has got into the speaker, turn the face
of the unit down and pour the water out from the
speaker.
• Before opening the battery compartment, be sure
the outside of the unit is clean and dry.
If you have any questions or problem concerning
your unit , please consult the nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
Frequency range
FM: 76 – 108 MHz (TV: 1–3 ch)*
AM: 530 – 1605 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 4.5 cm (1
3
/
4
inches) dia., 8 ohms
Power output
90 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Output
@ jack (minijack)
Power requirements
3V DC, two R6 (size AA) batteries or CR-123A
lithium battery
Dimensions
Approx. 126 × 98.5 × 50 mm (w/h/d)
(5 × 4 × 2
in)
Mass
Approx. 220 g (7.8 oz)
Approx. 295 g (10.4 oz) incl. batteries and
projecting parts
Supplied accessories
Batteries (2)
Earphone (1)
Earphone case (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Optional accessories
Lithium battery CR-123A
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
* Received in Japan only.
A
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BATT SELECTOR
Telescopic antenna
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LIGHT
Tune
TUNE
POWER
BAND
CR-123A X 1
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R6(AA) X 2
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2
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Rear
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Spare light bulb
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Light bulb
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CR-123A X 1
Push and lift up the lid
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Light cover
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Light
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VOL
@ (earphone) jack
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