SONY ICF-R45 - TV FM/AM Radio Manual

Before You Begin

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.

Features

Installing the Batteries

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*¹ Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the circumstance of the unit.
*² Received only in Japan.

When to replace batteries
Replace the batteries when the sound becomes weak or distorted. Replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes on batteries

If the radio turns off unexpectedly
The radio turns off automatically to prevent unnecessary wear of the batteries (Auto Power Off function).
The duration before turning off the radio varies according to the remaining battery power, but is approximately 110-130 minutes.
If you cannot turn on the radio or the radio turns off immediately after pressing POWER (Auto power off), the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with new ones.
Press POWER (Auto power off) again to listen to the radio after it automatically turns off.

To attach the battery compartment lid if it is accidentally detached (See Fig. )
The battery compartment lid is designed to come off when opened with excessive force. To put it back on, see the illustration.

Using Earphone

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When you listen to FM (TV 1-3ch*) broadcasts, the earphone cord serves as the antenna, so extend it as far as possible.

* Received only in Japan.

Extend the earphone cord as far as possible, even when listening via the speaker.

Pulling out the cord
Pull the cord by holding the lower part of the earphone.
Do not hold the earpiece (the part of the earphone which is put in the ear). Pulling out the cord by holding the earpiece may damage the earphones.

Winding the cord
Hold the cord gently and slide AUTO WIND in the direction of the arrow. Gently hold and guide the cord until it is wound up.

If you cannot wind the cord fully
Pull out the cord about 10 centimeters and slide AUTO WIND again.

Notes

Improving the Reception

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If a nearby cellular phone causes interference (noise), turn off the cellular phone or move it farther away from the radio.
FM (TV1–3ch) (): The earphone cord serves as the antenna, so extend it as far as possible.
Extend the earphone cord as far as possible, even when you listen via the speaker.
If the optional earphone is connected to the jack, the built-in earphone will not emit sound.
AM (): A ferrite bar antenna is built in the radio. Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception.
In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception may be difficult. Try listening near a window.
If radio reception is noisy or difficult to hear ()
Set NOISE CUT to ON.

Operating the Radio

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You can listen to the radio via the speaker or the supplied earphone.

1. Press POWER (Auto power off) to turn on the radio.
2. Select or using the (earphone/speaker selector).
3. Select FM (TV1–3*) or AM using BAND.
   * Select FM to listen to TV1–3. Received only in Japan.
4. Tune in a desired station using TUNE (Tuning) dial.
   The TUNE (tuning) indicator lights up when a station is tuned in.
5. Adjust the volume using VOL.

Notes

To turn off the radio
Press POWER (Auto Power Off).

If the supplied earphone does not fit your ear Attach the supplied ear pad to the earphone.

Precautions