SONY ICF-303, ICF-303L - FM/AM/LW Radio Manual

Overview

Before You Begin

This unit will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure.
Before operating the unit, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

Features

Installing the Batteries

(See fig. )

1. Open the battery comparment lid.
2. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity.
3. Close the lid.

Battery life
Using Sony batteries R6 (size AA):
Approx. 35 hours
Using Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (size AA):
Approx. 95 hours

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

Notes on batteries

Operating the Radio

1. Turn up POWER/ VOL to turn power on and adjust the volume.
2. Select a desired band.
3. Tune in to a station using TUNING. The TUNE indicator lights up when a station is tuned in.

To turn off the radio
Turn down POWER/ VOL completely until a click is heard.

To listen with an earphone
Connect the earphone to the (earphone) jack. The speaker is deactivated when an earphone is connected.

To improve reception (See fig. )

FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the angle for optimum reception.
AM/LW: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit.

Note
Do not rotate the telescopic antenna.

To use the stand (See fig. )

Precautions

• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC with two R6 (size AA) batteries.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, sand, 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.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep personal credit cards, etc., using magnetic coding 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.
• In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Frequency range:
Model for Central and Eastern Europe

Model for Italy

Model for other countries

Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5 / inches) dia., 8 Ω 8
Output
(earphone) jack (minijack)
Power output
100 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
3V DC, two R6 (size AA) batteries 3V DC, two LR6 (size AA) batteries
Dimensions
Approx. 156.9 × 82.5 × 41.1 mm (w/h/d) (6 × 3 1 / × 1 5 / 4 8 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 309.5 g (10.9 oz) incl. batteries

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.