Battery Life (Approx. hours) | (JEITA*) | |
When using | FM | AM |
Sony alkaline size LR6 (AA) | 66 | 84 |
Sony size R6 (AA) | 23 | 31 |
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standards.
The actual battery life may vary depending on circumstances of use.
Replace the batteries
When the batteries become weak, the sound may become weak or distorted, and "E" will flash in the display. After that, when the batteries are used up, "" will light up and clock time display appears. And then the cycle-computer function will be stopped so that any button functions will not work. The Radio function will be also turned off if it is on. If this happens, replace the batteries with new ones. After the batteries are replaced, press RADIO POWER, RESET, or install the unit on the Mount. ("" turn off in the display.)
Note on replacing the batteries
Do not take more than 5 minutes to replace the batteries, otherwise, the clock setting will be initialized. Should that happen, reset the functions.
Notes on batteries
Install the Wheel Magnet
Install the Mount
Install the unit
Install the unit on the Mount, sliding from the front until it clicks into position.
Remove the unit
Pull the unit forward while pushing down the lever.
Note
Ensure that the contact points between the Mount and the unit are clean for proper operation.
For safe and proper use of the cycle-computer, check whether the Mount, the sensor and its cord and the wheel magnet are set properly before riding.
* There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume.
The cycle-computer needs initial set up before using. If the wheel size you set into the cycle-computer is not suitable for using actual wheel size, it is not possible to measure speed and distance correctly.
Tips
Notes
While cycling, current speed is always displayed and updated every second.
The highest speed that can be displayed is 124.2 MPH (199.9 km/h) and remains displayed beyond that speed. Below 2.5 MPH (4.0 km/h), 0.0 is displayed.
Displaying the odometer
Press MODE/FREEZE repeatedly until "ODO" appears.
The current total distance is displayed.
Note
If 99 999.9 miles (160 934.3 km) is exceeded, the odometer returns to zero.
Displaying trip distance
Press MODE/FREEZE repeatedly until "DIST" appears.
At the point you want to start calculating the distance, perform the zero reset operation.
For details on how to perform the zero reset operation, refer to "Performing the zero reset."
Note
If 9 999.9 miles (16 093.3 km) is exceeded, the trip distance returns to zero.
Displaying riding time
Press MODE/FREEZE repeatedly until "RT" appears. The "Hour: Minute: Second" is indicated in the display. At the point you want to start calculating riding time, perform the zero reset operation. For details on how to perform the zero reset operation, refer to "Performing the zero reset."
Riding time is updated every second. When one wheel revolution takes over a second, riding time is updated when the magnet passes the sensor. If the interval at which the magnet passes the sensor is more than 1 minute, the calculation is canceled.
Note
If the displayed "99:59:59" is exceeded, riding time returns to zero.
Displaying average speed
Press MODE/FREEZE repeatedly until "AVG" appears. Average speed is calculated according to trip distance and riding time.
Displaying maximum speed
Press MODE/FREEZE repeatedly until "MAX" appears. The maximum speed recorded to date is displayed.
Note
If either trip distance or riding time returns to zero, trip distance, riding time and average speed simultaneously return to zero.
Performing the zero reset
The zero reset operation of trip distance, riding time and average speed are performed simultaneously and cannot reset individually.
You can reset maximum speed only. Select "MAX" in step 1, followed by step 2 and 3.
Setting Freeze mode
You can deactivate odometer calculation, trip distance, riding time, average time, and maximum speed (except for current speed) with the Freeze mode.
To cancel Freeze mode, press and hold MODE/FREEZE for a few seconds. ("FREEZE" is no longer displayed.)
Standby mode
When your bicycle is stopped with the radio off, and no button is pressed for more than 10 minutes, the cycle-computer enters Standby mode, and only the current time is displayed.
To cancel Standby mode
When the unit is attached to the Mount
At the point where you start and the magnet passes the sensor, or you press any active button, Standby mode is canceled. (The display returns to the previous one before entering Standby mode.) When the unit is not attached to the Mount When you attach the unit to the Mount or press any active button, Standby mode is canceled.
Note
If the cycle-computer enters Standby mode with Freeze mode activated, Freeze mode is not canceled.
Press LIGHT.
The backlight will light for 10 seconds. If any buttons are pressed while the backlight is on, the backlight will turn off 10 seconds after pressing the button.
The clock time display of this unit is a 12-hour system. When the batteries are first installed, "AM 12:00" flashes and "CLOCK" turns on in the display.
Note
If you do not push the Jog lever towards + or –, or ENTER/SELECT within about 65 seconds, the clock setting mode will be canceled.
The AM channel step differs depending on area. The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 10 kHz. Change the settings as shown below to be able to listen to the radio.
Area | Channel step |
North and South American countries | 10 kHz |
Other countries/regions | 9 kHz |
Note
When the AM channel step is changed, only the preset stations on the AM band will be initialized.
FM: Set FM SENS to LOCAL if interference is prevalent when radio wave intensity is dramatically stronger. Under normal conditions, set to DX.
You can preset up to 5 AM stations, and 10 FM stations. You can also delete a preset station, whether factory-set or preset yourself.
Presetting a Station
Note
If you do not perform a preset operation for about 65 seconds, presetting mode will be canceled.
Tuning in to a Preset Station
Note
If you hold down TUNE/MODE for more than 2 seconds, the unit enters the preset station deleting mode. Press TUNE/MODE again to return to the previous mode.
Deleting a Preset Station
To cancel deleting, press TUNE/MODE while "PRESET", " " and the preset number are flashing.
When the current speed is displayed (for example, after having installed the unit on the Mount), pressing a button or the Jog lever (to perform a radio operation) only displays the station frequency and/or current preset number. From this display, press the BAND/SET, TUNE/MODE or Jog lever + or - to perform the desired radio operation.
Holding down Jog lever + or -, ENTER/SELECT or TUNE/MODE while the current speed is displayed
Jog lever + or -: | Pushing the Jog lever displays the current frequency. Pushing and holding the Jog lever changes the frequency or preset number. |
ENTER/SELECT: | Pressing this button displays the current frequency. Pressing and holding selects the Station-presetting mode. |
TUNE/MODE : | Pressing this button displays the current frequency. Pressing and holding selects preset station deleting mode in preset tuning mode. In manual tuning mode, holding down has no effect. |
Notes
Cautions on Splash-resistance
This unit is designed so that it can be used with slight exposure to rain, snow and other forms of moisture, but there are several points on which caution should be observed.
Notes on the cycle-computer radio
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The preset stations may be initialized, if a maintenance service is performed. Please keep a copy of your settings in case you want to preset them again.
Time display: 12-hour system
Frequency range:
Band | Range | Channel step |
FM | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 0.1 MHz |
AM | 530 - 1 710 kHz 531 - 1 710 kHz | 10 kHz 9 kHz |
Speaker: Approx. 50 mm (2 inches) dia, 8Ω
Power output: 80 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements: 3V DC, two size R6 (AA) batteries
Dimensions : Approx. 166.8 × 70 × 95 mm (w/h/d) (6 5 × 2 7 × 3 ⁄ ⁄ 3 ⁄ 8 8 4 inches) incl. projecting parts and control.
Mass: Approx. 281.4 g (9.93 oz) incl. batteries / excl. accessories
Supplied accessories: Mount with wheel sensor (1), Thick/Thin rubber pads (2 each), Wheel magnet (1), Zip ties (5), Double-sided tape (1), Screws (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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