Sony ICF-B200 User Manual

3-861-125-13 (1)

Sony Corporation 



 1997

Printed in Japan

Operating Instructions

The model and serial numbers are located at the
rear. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. ICF-B200
Serial No.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

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.

Self-powered emergency radio
• You may use the radio right away by turning the

handle of the power generator, which charges the
built-in nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable
battery. —Hand generating function

• You may also use size AA (R6) dry batteries (not

supplied).

• Audio Beacon that alerts the surroundings.
• Useful dial light when tuning in the dark.
• Water-resistant for all weather operation*.

* Do not emmerse in water

This product is designed to be water-resistant,
but should not be emmersed in water or come in
continuous contact with water.
Before installing the batteries, be sure to wipe off
drops of water on the unit.

• Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit,

or it may cause a malfunction.

• 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 personnel before operating it any
further.

• Do not open the cabinet other than when

disposing the unit.

• 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.

• 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 is 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 and do not dry with an electric hair
dryer.

• If 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.

Nickel-Cadmium batteries are
recyclable. You can help
preserve our environment by
returning your unwanted
batteries to your nearest point
for collection, recycling or
proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the

disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in
household or business trash may be
prohibited.

RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) advises you about spent battery
collection by the following phone number.
Call toll free number: 1-800-822-8837 (United
States and Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

nickel-cadmium batteries.

1 Unscrew 5 screws at the rear of the unit

and 1 screw inside the dry battery
compartment with an plus driver. Then
take off the rear cabinet.

2 Hold the substrate on the right side and

push it toward the arrow as illustrated
below. Then take out the rechargeable
battery.

3 Disconnect the rechargeable battery from

the connector on the substrate.

Notes
• Be sure to disconnect the rechargeable battery

from the substrate. If it is connected, electric
leakage may occur and it is dangerous. When
taking out the battery, be careful not to touch the
interior of other parts.

• Be sure to confirm that the rechargeable battery is

completely exhausted and then take out the
rechargeable battery.

FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM: 530 – 1605 kHz

Approx. 4.5 cm (1 

3

/

4

 inches) dia., 8 ohms

60 mW (Using the built-in rechargeable
battery)
90 mW (Using size AA (R6) dry batteries, not
supplied)

@ jack (minijack)

Built-in nickel-cadmium (2.4V, 300 mAh,
Ni-Cd) battery or 3V DC, two size AA (R6) dry
batteries

Approx. 163 

×

 80 

×

 55 mm (w/h/d)

(6 

1

/

2

 

×

 3 

1

/

4

 

×

 2 

1

/

4

 in)

Approx. 320 g (11.3 oz)
Approx. 355 g (12.6 oz) incl. batteries and
projecting parts

Hand strap (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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