FM/AM RADIO with Bluetooth SPEAKER Operating Instructions 4-587-914-71(1) Getting Started 1 Connect the unit to a wall outlet and charge the unit. The built-in battery will be fully
) in up to 6 hours. charged (
When using the unit for the first time, make sure to connect the unit to a wall outlet using the AC adaptor (supplied). Otherwise the unit will not turn on. 2 Press SETTINGS. 3 Select Time. Display 2016 Sony Corporation Printed in China SRF-V1BT AC adaptor
(supplied) To DC IN Display Wall outlet Turn the TUNE dial to select an option. Press ENTER. Perform the same procedure for the following step. 4 Set the hour and minute. Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Time setting Time setting Hour Minute Press ENTER, and press SETTINGS to exit the setting menu. Tip You can select the clock display mode, 12-hour clock or 24-hour clock. See Setting Menu Options for details. Listening to the Radio 1 Extend the antenna for FM radio reception. 2 Turn on the unit, and select the FM or AM function. Power indicator TUNE dial ENTER Press repeatedly. Tip The power indicator lights up in green while the unit is turned on. To set the unit to standby mode, press again. The unit automatically switches to the selected function in about 2 seconds. 3 Select a desired station. Scan tuning Press SCAN to start scanning stations. Tip After pressing FUNCTION once, you can also select a function by turning the TUNE dial and pressing ENTER. BACK ENTER Press ENTER. Manual tuning You can manually tune to the desired frequency. If a receivable station is found,
[ENTER]:Select appears on the display. Press ENTER to receive the station. (If you do not press ENTER within 3 seconds, the search will restart.) Tips To stop the scanning, press BACK. To change the scanning direction, turn the TUNE dial clockwise or counterclockwise. Presetting stations (5 FM and 5 AM) 1 Tune to the station you want to preset. 2 Press and hold the desired preset button (15) until Stored to [PRESET x]. appears on the display. Listening to a preset station 1 Select the FM or AM function. 2 Select the desired preset station. Follow the steps in Listening to the Radio above. Example: Presetting a tuned station to the preset button 3 Press repeatedly. Example: When the preset button 3 is pressed To adjust the volume To improve FM/AM radio reception Tips If you try to store another station with the same preset number, the previously stored station will be replaced. The preset button 3 on the unit has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the unit. Note To prevent the preset from being changed by mistake, do not hold down the preset button. Tips The last set volume is stored in the units memory. VOL + on the unit has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the unit. Setting the On Timer 1 Press SETTINGS. 2 Select On timer. You can set the unit to turn on the radio automatically at the set time. First set the clock. See Getting Started for details. 3 Set the hour and minute. 4 Set the station received at the set time. 5 Activate the timer. When setting in standby mode Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Turn the TUNE dial to select an option. Press ENTER. Perform the same procedure for the following steps. Hour Minute When setting to the last received station Press ENTER, and press SETTINGS to exit the setting menu. Tip When selecting from the preset station list, set the stations first. See Presetting stations (5 FM and 5 AM) for details. When selecting from the preset station list appears on the display. The radio turns on at the set time. To deactivate the timer Press ON TIMER again. Note The On Timer function is disabled in off mode. Listening to Music from a BLUETOOTH Device Using the BLUETOOTH connection, you can listen to music from wirelessly connected BLUETOOTH devices such as smartphones, tablets, PCs, etc. Compatible BLUETOOTH devices Compatibility requirements for the devices are as follows. Before using a device with this unit, check that it meets the requirements. Devices must support A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile). NFC capability (required only when using the NFC pairing function of the unit). About the BLUETOOTH standby mode The BLUETOOTH standby mode enables the unit to turn on automatically by making a BLUETOOTH connection from a BLUETOOTH device. See Setting Menu Options for details. Press ENTER. Setting the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time (in minutes). When the sleep timer is set, SLEEP appears on the display. The unit enters standby mode automatically after a set time has elapsed. Tips The last set time is stored in the units memory. You can check the time left until the unit enters standby mode by pressing SLEEP again after setting the sleep timer. If your BLUETOOTH device has an NFC function, this procedure is unnecessary. See Connecting by One-touch (NFC) below. 2 Select Bluetooth pairing. 3 On the BLUETOOTH device, activate the BLUETOOTH function and perform the pairing procedure. Press repeatedly. If there is pairing information in the unit The last connected device will be connected automatically. Press SETTINGS. Turn the TUNE dial to select an option. Press ENTER. Waiting for pairing appears on the display. Select SRF-V1BT. If SRF-V1BT does not appear, perform a search of the device. When pairing is completed, the BLUETOOTH devices name will appear on the display. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device. If you are prompted to enter a passkey, enter 0000. To terminate the BLUETOOTH connection Select the function other than the BLUETOOTH function. Tip BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 10m. Connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 1 Turn on the unit, and select the Bluetooth function. When using the unit for the first time (if there is no pairing information in the unit) The unit will automatically switch to pairing mode. In this case, proceed to step 3. The unit automatically switches to the selected function in about 2 seconds. When connecting with the second and subsequent devices Proceed to step 2. Connecting by One-touch (NFC) 1 Turn on the NFC function of the BLUETOOTH device. 2 Touch the BLUETOOTH device to the N-Mark on the unit. Compatible smartphones Smartphones with the NFC function built-in
(OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x) NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication for example, BLUETOOTH pairing can be achieved easily by simply touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N-Mark symbol or location designated on each device). Note If your NFC-compatible smartphone has an OS version that is older than Android 4.1.x, download and start the NFC Easy Connect application. NFC Easy Connect is a free application for Android smartphones that can be obtained from Google Play. (The application may not be available in some countries/regions.) When pairing is completed, the BLUETOOTH devices name will appear on the display. To terminate the BLUETOOTH connection Touch the BLUETOOTH device to the N-Mark on the unit. Listening to music 1 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device. 2 Adjust the volume. SRF-V1BT [US] 4-587-914-71(1) Listening to Music from an External Device 1 Connect the external device to the unit. 2 Turn on the unit, and select the AUDIO IN function. 3 Start playback on the connected device and adjust the volume. Setting the Brightness of the Display Portable digital music player, etc. Audio connection cable without resistor (not supplied) Stereo mini plug 2 rings Press repeatedly. To AUDIO IN The unit automatically switches to the selected function in about 2 seconds. Press repeatedly to select the desired brightness. Note When the unit is powered by the built-in battery, the backlight of the display turns off in about half a minute after operation. Listening through Headphones Connect headphones that have a stereo or monaural* mini plug (not supplied). Setting to Off Mode You can set the unit to off mode to reduce the power consumption if you do not use the unit. Note Use headphones with a stereo (3-pole) or monaural (2-pole) mini plug. No sound is heard when using other types of plugs. Monaural* mini plug Stereo mini plug Compatible plug types 1 ring Other types of plugs cannot be used. 2 rings 3 or more rings
* When listening to stereo sound using monaural headphones, you will hear sound from the left channel only. To (headphones) Press and hold for about 2 seconds to set to off mode. The display turns off. Note The On Timer function is disabled in off mode. Tip When pressing while the unit is turned on, the unit enters standby mode. In standby mode, the backlight of the display can be turned on if desired and the On Timer function is enabled. BLUETOOTH options BLUETOOTH options can be set when the Bluetooth function is selected. Bluetooth pairing See Connecting with a BLUETOOTH device. Setting Menu Options Basic Operations:
To go back to the upper menu level Press BACK. To exit the setting menu Press SETTINGS again. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior. Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SRF-V1BT Serial No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. The following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA and Canada. Other versions may not comply with FCC/IC technical regulations. NOTE:
For United States customers. Not applicable in Canada, including in the province of Quebec. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This equipment must not be co-
located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from persons body (excluding extremities:
hands, wrists, feet and ankles). This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. This graphical symbol is located on the bottom of the unit. Notice for the customers in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Precautions Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in Specifications. For AC operation, use only the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use any other type of AC adaptor. Failure to use the supplied AC adaptor may cause the unit to malfunction, as the polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers may be different. When operating the unit on the built-in battery, it is recommended that you remove the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and the DC IN jack. Disconnect the plug of the external power source before operating the unit. Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun. Do not expose the unit to strong impact or excessive force. A glass material is used for the display in some models. If the glass chips or cracks, it may cause injury. In that case, stop using the unit immediately and make sure not to touch the damaged parts. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor, and have the unit checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further. Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-
wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnetism. To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish. Do not operate the unit with wet hands since it may cause a short circuit. Make sure not to splash water on the unit. This unit is not waterproof. When you do not use the unit for a long time, charge the battery every 6 months. Under certain circumstances, especially when the air is very dry, it is not uncommon to experience a discharge of static electricity, or shock, when your body comes in contact with another object, in this case the ear buds touching your ear(s). The energy from this natural discharge is extremely small and is not emitted by your product but rather a natural environmental occurrence. Listening with this unit at high volume may affect your hearing. For traffic safety, do not use this unit while driving or cycling. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Bluetooth standby When the BLUETOOTH standby mode is set to On, the unit enters waiting mode for a BLUETOOTH connection even when the unit is in standby mode. When making a BLUETOOTH connection from a BLUETOOTH device, the unit turns on automatically. Tips Set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to Off to reduce the power consumption when the unit is in standby mode. The power indicator lights up in umber while the unit is in standby mode, and when the BLUETOOTH standby mode is turned on. Note If the AC adaptor is unplugged, the BLUETOOTH standby mode is disabled. Troubleshooting Should any problems persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General Display is dim, or no indication is displayed. The unit is being used in extremely high or low temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture. The volume cannot be turned up when the unit is powered by the built-in battery. When the remaining battery level gets low (when the battery icon is empty), the maximum volume level is limited to 22. Charge the unit by connecting the AC adaptor (supplied). The volume level is low in the Bluetooth function or the AUDIO IN function compared with the volume level when listening to the radio. Adjust the volume on the connected device. The unit enters standby mode automatically. By default, this unit is set to enter standby mode automatically after about 15 minutes of no operation or audio signal output. See Auto power off in Setting Menu Options for details. Radio Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory reception. If you are in a building, listen near a window. Extend the antenna and adjust the length and the angle for best reception. If a mobile phone is placed close to the unit, a loud noise may be heard from the unit. Keep the phone away from the unit. A desired station cannot be received when a preset button is pressed. Make sure you have selected the desired band (FM or AM) before you press the preset button. One station for each band can be set to each button. You may have held down the preset button to which the station was assigned, causing the station to be replaced by a new one. Assign the desired station again. Preset buttons cannot be used when the setting menu is displayed. If you have moved to another region, assign the new station to a preset button. BLUETOOTH There is no sound. Make sure that this unit is not too far from the BLUETOOTH device, or that this unit is not receiving interference from a wireless LAN, another 2.4 GHz wireless device, or a microwave oven. Check that the BLUETOOTH connection was completed properly between this unit and the BLUETOOTH device. Perform pairing again. (See Connecting with a BLUETOOTH device.) Keep away from metal objects or surfaces. Make sure that the BLUETOOTH function is activated on the BLUETOOTH device. The sound skips or the correspondence distance is short. If a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device(s), or a microwave oven is nearby, move away if possible. Or use the device and the unit away from such sources. Remove any obstacle between this unit and the device or move the device and the unit away from the obstacle. Locate this unit and the device as close to each other as possible. Re-position this unit. Try using the BLUETOOTH device in another position. Other options On timer See Setting the On Timer. Sound You can adjust the sound level. Treble: Adjusts the level of high-
pitched sound. Bass: Adjusts the level of low-pitched sound. Time Time setting: Sets the clock. See Getting Started for details. 12H/24H: Select the clock display mode, 12-hour clock or 24-hour clock. Note The clock will be reset if the AC adaptor is unplugged and the built-in battery is completely exhausted. Beep Select On to activate the beep sound when you operate the unit. Auto power off When Auto power off is set to Enable (15min), the unit enters standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes if there is no operation or audio signal output. Initialize Select OK to initialize the unit to the factory default settings. All settings, such as preset radio stations and the pairing registration information, will be deleted. A connection cannot be established. Depending on the device to be connected, it may require some time to start communication. Perform pairing again. (See steps 2 and 3 of Connecting with a BLUETOOTH device.) To listen to music on a device that does not have a BLUETOOTH function, such as a PC without BLUETOOTH function, connect the device to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit. (See Listening to Music from an External Device for details.) A BLUETOOTH connection with two BLUETOOTH devices cannot be established at the same time. Pairing fails. Bring the BLUETOOTH device closer to the unit. Make sure that the BLUETOOTH function is activated on the BLUETOOTH device. If the BLUETOOTH connection cannot be established after pairing is completed, perform step 3 of Connecting with a BLUETOOTH device. Delete the model name of this unit from the BLUETOOTH device and perform pairing again. (See steps 2 and 3 of Connecting with a BLUETOOTH device.) Pairing using the NFC function fails. Try pairing manually. (See Connecting with a BLUETOOTH device.) Some NFC-compatible smartphones may not be paired using the NFC function of this unit, depending on the features or specifications of the device. Relaunch NFC Easy Connect and move the smartphone slowly over the N-Mark. Check that the smartphone meets the compatibility requirements. (See Compatible smartphones in Connecting by One-touch (NFC).) If the unit still does not operate properly Try pressing RESET on the bottom using a thin rod. The unit will restart, retaining the user-configured settings. If maintenance service is performed All user-configured settings, such as preset radio stations, the sleep timer, and the clock, may be initialized. Please note your settings in case you need to configure them again. Messages No preset No station in the selected band (FM or AM) has been preset to the pressed button. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
(The United States model only) With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150Hz 10,000Hz;
rated 1.5W per channel-minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion in AC operation. Operating temperature range 5C 35C (xxF xxF) Time display 24-hour system or 12-hour system Frequency range FM: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz
(0.1MHz step) AM: 530 kHz 1,710 kHz
(10kHz step) Intermediate frequency FM: 128 kHz AM: 45 kHz Speaker Approx. 45 mm (xx in) dia., 4 , stereo Audio power output 2.5 W + 2.5 W (when the unit is powered by the supplied AC adaptor) 1.5 W + 1.5 W (when the unit is powered by the built-in battery) BLUETOOTH Communication System BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.1 Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 2 Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 feet)*1 Frequency band 2.4 GHz band
(2.4000 GHz - 2.4835GHz) Modulation method FHSS Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*2 A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP
(Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Supported Codec*3 SBC*4 Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
(Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)
*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antennas performance, operating system, software application, etc.
*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.
*3 Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format
*4 Subband Codec Input AUDIO IN jack
( 3.5mm (xx in), stereo mini jack) Output
(headphones) jack
( 3.5 mm (xx in), stereo mini jack) Power requirements Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery Power DC 5.8 V 2.0 A (using the supplied AC adaptor connected to AC 120 V, 60 Hz power supply) or, using built-in lithium-ion battery Usage life of lithium-ion battery BLUETOOTH: Approx. 32 hours*1 FM: Approx. 31 hours*1 AM: Approx. 15.5 hours*1
*1 When the specified music source is used and the volume level of the unit is set to the following BLUETOOTH: 20 FM: 25 AM: 30 BLUETOOTH: Approx. 15 hours*2 FM: Approx. 25.5 hours*2 AM: Approx. 15.5 hours*2
*2 When the specified music source is used and the volume level of the unit is set to maximum Power consumption At the standby mode 0.6W or less
(when the brightness of the display is set high and the BLUETOOTH standby mode is set to on) At the off mode 0.2W or less Dimensions Approx. 106 mm 172 mm 117mm
(xxin xxin xxin) (W/H/D) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 880 g (xx lb xx oz) Supplied accessories AC adaptor (AC-E5820) (1) Warranty (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. License and Trademark Notice The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. In this manual, and marks are not specified. For customers in the USA Please register this product on line at the following website. http://www.sony.com/
productregistration Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new product, services and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you. SRF-V1BT [US] 4-587-914-71(1)