Sony ICF-18

A

(see fig. A )

Open the lid of the battery case at the rear
of the radio.

Insert the batteries (not supplied) with
correct poliarity.

Close the lid.

Using Sony batteries size D (R20):
FM: Approx. 200 hours
AM: Approx. 220 hours

When the sound becomes weak or distorted,
replace all the batteries with new ones.

• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not carry the batteries with coins or other

metallic objects. It can generate heat if the
positive and negative terminals of the batteries
are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long

time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.

Set FM/AM/OFF to FM or AM.

Tune in a station using TUNING.

Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

• To turn off the radio, set FM/AM/OFF to OFF.
• To improve radio reception

FM: Extend the telescopic
antenna and adjust the
length and the angle for
best reception.

AM: Rotate the unit
horizontally for
optimum reception.
A ferrite bar is built
in the unit.

• For private listening, connect an earphone (not

supplied) to the 

@ jack.

• When an earphone is connected to the 

@ jack, the

sound will not emit through the speaker.

When you carry the unit, use the supplied carrying
strap.

Pass the strap under the bar on each side of
the radio.

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

TUNING

FM
AM

TUNING

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

FM
AM