Sony Ericsson ICF-38 Leaflet

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C

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Thank you for choosing the Sony 2 band radio!
This unit will give you many hours of reliable
service and listening pleasure.
Before operating your unit, please read these
instructions thoroughly and retain them for
future reference.

• Good sound and high sensitivity
• Tuning indicator for easy tuning
• Tone control switch
• 2 Way Power AC/DC Operation

You can use this unit with four size AA(R6)
batteries or the house current. The AC power
cord is in the battery compartment.

Batteries (See Fig. A)

Open the lid of the battery
compartment.

Insert four size AA(R6) batteries (not
supplied) with correct polarity.

Close the lid.

Battery life (Approx. hours)

(JEITA*)

Using

Using

Sony alkaline

Sony

size AA(LR6)

size AA(R6)

batteries

batteries

FM

74

28

AM

82

30

* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

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

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

• Insert the batteries with correct polarity.
• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries at the

same time.

• When you replace the batteries, replace all with

new ones.

• When the unit is not being used for a long

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

• If a battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery

compartment with a soft cloth before inserting
new ones.

House Current
(See Fig. B)

Open the lid of the battery
compartment and set the AC power
cord into the groove properly.

Close the lid.

Plug into a wall outlet.

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

Put in one side of the lid as illustrated.

Push the other side to attach.

Slide POWER to ON to turn on the
radio.

Select FM or AM, and tune in to a
station using TUNE.

     TUNE (tuning) indicator lights up when

a station is tuned in.

Adjust the volume using VOL.

Adjust the tone to your preference
using TONE.
To obtain clear treble, set to “HIGH”.
To reinforce bass, set to “LOW”.

• To turn off the radio, set POWER to OFF.
• To listen with an earphone (not supplied)

connect the earphone to the v (earphone) jack.
The speaker is deactivated when an earphone
is connected.

To improve Receiving condition
(See Fig. D)

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

× 4

Note
Adjust the direction of the
antenna, 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 into the
unit.

• Operate the unit only on 6 V DC or 120 V AC,

60 Hz. For battery operation, use four size AA
(R6) batteries.For AC operation, use the
equipped AC power cord.

• To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the

plug, not the cord.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall  outlet, even if the unit itself  has
been turned off.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,

etc. is located on the rear exterior.

• 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, disconnect the AC power cord or remove
the batteries, and have the unit checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.

• In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception may

be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a
window.

• Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,

keep personal credit cards using magnetic
coding or spring- wound watches away from
the unit.

• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a

soft cloth dampened with mild detergent
solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or
chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.

FM: 87.5–108 MHz
AM: 530–1 710 kHz

Approx. 9.2 cm (3 

5

/

8

 in.) dia., 4 

Ω

400 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

 v (earphone) jack (ø 3.5 mm minijack)

120 V AC, 60 Hz with the equipped AC
power cord
6 V DC with four size AA(R6) batteries

Approx. 234 

× 133 × 68.5 mm (w/h/d)

(9 

7

/

32

 

× 5 

1

/

4 

× 2 

23

/

32

 in.) incl. projecting

parts with the carrying handle pushed in.

Approx. 848 g (29.9 oz.)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.