Sony Receiver ICF SW07 Operating Instructions
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31GBListening to the radio Listening to the radio Adjusting for optimum AM reception ÑSynchronous detection Adjust AM reception (especially SW reception) to optimum condition with synchronous detection. ABC1DEF2GHI3JKL4MNO5PQR6STU7 MY DW VOA BBC OTH VWX8YZ 9/ FM/ AMON/ OFFPOWER 0 ab DISPLAY AM BAND LABEL EDIT TIME SETHOLDLOCAL/ WORLD TIMERSTANDBY/ STANDBY TIME SET STANDBY MEMORYTIME SET TIME DIFF SW STATION CALLJOG/ TUNE/ SCAN˚ DIRECT ENTER DSTERASESLEEPLIGHT SYNC SSB EXE POWER ON/OFF SYNC 1Press POWER ON/OFF to turn on the radio. 2Tune in to the desired station. For tuning methods, see ÒVarious ways of receptionÓ, pages 16 to 29. 3Press SYNC repeatedly to select the synchronous detection mode with better reception (SYNC U or SYNC L). Each time SYNC is pressed, the display changes as follows: ÒLOCKÓ appears in the display when synchronous detection is in effect. Tip For more on synchronous detection, see ÒTips on radio wavesÓ, page 50. Notes ¥ Synchronous detection may be cancelled when the batteries become weak. ¥ Even when you have chosen either of the synchronous detection modes and SYNC U or SYNC L is lit in the display, synchronous detection may not take effect if reception is weak. In this case, ÒLOCKÓ will not light up. ¥ Synchronous detection setting cannot be preset to memory. ¥ If a preset AM frequency is recalled when either synchronous detection mode is in effect, the mode setting remains active and the frequency is received in the respective mode. (Normal mode) SYNC LSYNC U
Other operations32GB Using the supplied external antenna Use the supplied Short Wave Active Antenna AN-LP2 for better short wave reception. The antenna gives you stable indoor reception with the built-in amplifier. This antenna can be used only to receive the short wave meter bands from the 120 meter band to the 11 meter band as seen in ÒFrequency range of the bands/meter bandsÓ, page 19. Be sure to disconnect it for FM, MW or LW reception. Other operations Inserting the Batteries 1Open the battery compartment lid of the antenna controller. 2Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity. 3Close the lid. Battery life of the active antenna Using Sony R6 (size AA) dry batteries: approx. 40 hours When to replace the batteries When the batteries become weak, the POWER lamp of the antenna controller dims. Replace both batteries with new ones.
33GBOther operations Other operations Setting Up 1Unfold the antenna module slowly. To AM EXT ANT Be careful not to hit anyone or anything when unfolding the antenna module. 2Pull out the long cord with the double pin plug from the antenna controller until it stops, and connect it to the antenna module. 3Attach the antenna module to the window glass or the curtain. Fix the antenna with the supplied clip or the suction cup, as seen in the illustration on the previous page. 4Connect the short cord with a single pin plug to the AM EXT ANT (AM external antenna) jack of the radio. The power supply of the antenna controller is linked to the power supply of the radio. The POWER lamp lights up on the controller. Switch ATT to OFF on the radio. On setup ¥ Place the antenna module where reception is well, such as by the window. ¥ Reception may become poorer if the long cord of the antenna controller is kept near the radio. Keep it as far away from the radio as possible. ¥ Keep the radio and the antenna away from fluorescent lamps, television sets, telephones, personal computers, etc., as they may generate noise interference. ¥ Set up the antenna as far away from the street as possible. ¥ Do not use the antenna outdoors. ¥ When using the external antenna, be sure to retract the telescopic antenna on the main unit.
Other operations34GB After use 1Disconnect the antenna module, antenna controller and radio. 2Reel up the long cord. 3Wrap the short cord to the antenna controller and set it in place. 4Twist and fold the antenna module, set it in place, and put it in the carrying case. Note ¥ When receiving FM, MW or LW broadcasts, be sure to disconnect the active antenna. The radio cannot receive these bands with the external antenna plugged in, as the telescopic antenna and the built-in ferrite bar antenna will be disconnected. ¥ The supplied external antenna is to be used only with this unit. It cannot be used on other radios. ¥ Do not connect any other antennas other than the recommended active antennas to the AM EXT ANT jack of the unit, as the jack supplies DC voltage to power the recommended active antennas.
35GBOther operations Other operations Recording broadcasts Connect the radio to a cassette recorder with connecting cables to record radio broadcasts. to MIC IN or LINE IN to LINE OUT Cassette recorder 1Connect the radio to a cassette recorder with connecting cords (not supplied). Use the appropriate cord for the type of cassette corder. 2Tune in to the station you want to record. 3Record on the cassette recorder. If you record with a stereo recorder FM stereo programs are recorded in stereo. AM programs are recorded monaurally to both channels. Tip Adjusting VOL on the radio has no effect on the recording. Monaural MIC IN (minijack) RK-G135 MIC IN (minijack) RK-G134 LINE IN (minijack) RK-G136 LINE IN (pinjack) RK-G129 Stereo Connecting cord Type JackCassette recorder
Other operations36GB Editing labels You can change the default label for a station preset, time zone, etc., to any combination of up to 6 alphanumeric letters. 1Display the label you want to edit by preset tuning (page 22), MY-Memory tuning (page 27), WORLD time display (page 14) or the Standby function (page 38). 2Press LABEL EDIT. The first letter of the label flashes. 3Press À or Ö to move the cursor to the letter you want to change. 4Press one of the number buttons (0 to 9) or DIRECT to enter the letter of your choice. The first letter written above the number button is entered when the button is pressed. Every press of the button changes the letter as follows. Ex. Pressing number button (1): (1) (2) (3) A B C 1 D E F 2 G H I 3 (4) (5) (6) J K L 4 M N O 5 P Q R 6 (7) (8) (9) S T U 7 V W X 8 Y Z 9 (DIRECT) (0) Ñ + Ð * . < > / 0 ABC1DEF2GHI3JKL4MNO5PQR6STU7 MY DW VOA BBC OTH VWX8YZ 9/ FM/ AMON/ OFFPOWER 0 ab DISPLAY AM BAND LABEL EDIT TIME SETHOLDLOCAL/ WORLD TIMERSTANDBY/ STANDBY TIME SET STANDBY MEMORYTIME SET TIME DIFF SW STATION CALLJOG/ TUNE/ SCAN˚ DIRECT ENTER DSTERASESLEEPLIGHT SYNC SSB EXEEXE À/Ö LABEL EDIT DIRECT Number buttons ABC1 indicates a blank space.
37GBOther operations Other operations 5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change other letters. Complete each button operation within 20 seconds. 6Press EXE. A beep sounds and the displayed letters are stored as the label. If the flashing of the character stops You took more than 20 seconds to complete a button operation. If the display returns to the original label, press LABEL EDIT again and start over. To cancel editing Press LABEL EDIT before pressing EXE. Notes ¥ The SW STATION CALL labels cannot be edited. ¥ The unit does not beep if the beep is set to BEEP OFF (see ÒTurning off the beepÓ, page 43). ¥ An edited preset label returns to the default setting if a station is overwritten to the preset button (see ÒDefault preset labelsÓ, page 22).
Other operations38GB Using the timer Waking up to the radio or buzzer Ñ Standby function You can wake up to your favorite radio program using the Standby function. You can preset different frequencies and standby times to STANDBY MEMORY a and b. To wake up to the buzzer, see ÒTo wake up to the buzzerÓ, page 40. Make sure the clock is set correctly before using the Standby function (page 12). 1Tune in to the station you want to preset. 2Adjust VOL to your choice. 3Hold down ENTER and press STANDBY MEMORY a or b. When ENTER is held down, ÒPRESET MYÓ will flash in the display. A beep sounds when STANDBY MEMORY a or b is pressed. The station is stored to the selected button. The STANDBY MEMORY number (a or b) and the STANDBY MEMORY label are displayed. 4Press POWER ON/OFF to turn off the radio. 5Hold down the STANDBY MEMORY button you pressed in step 3 and press Ð 1À or Ö1+ repeatedly to set the standby time (i.e., the time the radio is to turn on). ÒSTANDBYÓ and ÒaÓ or ÒbÓ flash while the STANDBY MEMORY button is held down. 6Release the STANDBY MEMORY button. ÒSTANDBYÓ and ÒaÓ or ÒbÓ light up and the standby setting is complete. The clock indication returns to the current time. The radio turns on at the standby time to receive the preset broadcast station. ABC1DEF2GHI3JKL4MNO5PQR6STU7 MY DW VOA BBC OTH VWX8YZ 9/ FM/ AMON/ OFFPOWER 0 ab DISPLAY AM BAND LABEL EDIT TIME SETHOLDLOCAL/ WORLD TIMERSTANDBY/ STANDBY TIME SET STANDBY MEMORYTIME SET TIME DIFF SW STATION CALLJOG/ TUNE/ SCAN˚ DIRECT ENTER DSTERASESLEEPLIGHT SYNC SSB EXE POWER ON/OFF ENTER VOL STANDBY MEMORY a/b–|À/Ö|+
39GBOther operations Other operations To check the standby time Hold down STANDBY MEMORY a or b with the radio turned off. The preset standby time is displayed while the button is pressed. To change the standby time Repeat steps 4 to 6 and preset a new standby time. To cancel the standby function Press STANDBY MEMORY a or b with the radio turned off so that ÒSTANDBYÓ ÒaÓ or ÒbÓ is cleared from the display. Make sure to release the button within a second. If the button is pressed for longer than a second, the radio goes to step 5. At the standby time The radio turns on, ÒSLEEPÓ lights up, and the preset broadcast station is tuned in. The radio turns off after about 60 minutes. Notes ¥ The Standby function is activated when the currently displayed time, whether in LOCAL or WORLD display mode, reaches the standby time. Make sure, therefore, that the time display is in the mode of your choice. ¥ If a station was already stored to the STANDBY MEMORY button, the previous preset station is overwritten by the new preset. If the preset label had been edited, it will return to the following default; a = ÒSTBY-aÓ b = ÒSTBY-bÓ To change labels, see ÒEditing labelsÓ, page 36. ¥ Make sure that the radio is turned off before setting the standby time. You cannot set the standby time with the radio turned on. Tips ¥ To temporarily cancel the Standby function, turn off the radio and slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow so that ÒHÓ is displayed. The standby timer goes back to effect when HOLD is turned off (ÒHÓ is cleared from the display). See ÒUsing the hold functionÓ, page 42. ¥ Once the standby presets are set, the radio turns on at the preset time everyday unless the standby status is canceled (see ÒTo cancel the standby functionÓ, above). Canceling the standby status does not erase the standby setting itself. The setting can be put back to the standby status by pressing STANDBY MEMORY a or b with the radio turned off so that ÒSTANDBYÓ ÒaÓ or ÒbÓ is lit in the display. ¥ If the standby memory is in standby status, it takes effect even when you are listening to the radio. The radio switches to the preset standby frequency at the standby time. ¥ You can set both STANDBY memories to the standby status at the same time (i.e., both the a and b indicators are lit in the display). The radio turns on at the first standby time to receive the first standby frequency, then switches to the second standby frequency at the second standby time. ¥ If both STANDBY memories are set to the same standby time, STANDBY a takes precedence.
Other operations40GB ABC1DEF2GHI3JKL4MNO5PQR6STU7 MY DW VOA BBC OTH VWX8YZ 9/ FM/ AMON/ OFFPOWER 0 ab DISPLAY AM BAND LABEL EDIT TIME SETHOLDLOCAL/ WORLD TIMERSTANDBY/ STANDBY TIME SET STANDBY MEMORYTIME SET TIME DIFF SW STATION CALLJOG/ TUNE/ SCAN˚ DIRECT ENTER DSTERASESLEEPLIGHT SYNC SSB EXE POWER ON/OFF ERASE STANDBY MEMORY a/b To wake up to the buzzer If a STANDBY MEMORY without a frequency preset is activated, the buzzer sounds at the standby time. Erase if a frequency is preset. 1Press POWER ON/OFF to turn on the radio. 2Press STANDBY MEMORY a or b. The preset frequency is recalled. If no frequency is stored, a beep sounds and ÒMEMORYÓ ÒEMPTYÓ appears in the display. Go to step 4. 3Hold down ERASE. The Standby Memory number flashes in the display while ERASE is held down. A beep sounds after 3 seconds and the station assigned to the STANDBY MEMORY button is erased. The Standby Memory number and the Standby Memory label disappear. 4Follow steps 4 to 6 of ÒWaking up to the radio or buzzerÓ, page 38 to set the standby time (i.e., the time the buzzer is to sound). The buzzer sounds at the standby time. To stop the buzzer Press any button except LIGHT. The buzzer stops after about 60 minutes if it is left on. Notes ¥ The buzzer volume cannot be adjusted with VOL. ¥ The Standby Memory buzzer sounds regardless of the BEEP OFF setting. ¥ When a Standby Memory preset is erased, any changes to its default label is erased as well.