Sony Receiver ICF SW07 Operating Instructions

							41GBOther operations
Other operations
Falling asleep listening to the radio Ñ
Sleep timer
You can turn off the radio automatically after about 60 minutes using the
sleep timer.
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
SLEEP
1Press SLEEP.
If the radio was off, the radio turns on.
ÒSLEEPÓ lights up.
2Tune in to the station of your choice.
The radio turns off automatically after about 60 minutes.
To turn off the radio before the 60 minute duration
Press POWER ON/OFF.
Tips
¥ If SLEEP is pressed with the radio turned on, ÒSLEEPÓ lights up and
the radio turns off after about 60 minutes.
¥ If you press SLEEP to turn on the radio, the radio tunes to the
previously tuned frequency.
¥ If SLEEP is pressed when ÒSLEEPÓ is already lit, the sleep countdown
is reset and the radio turns off after about 60 minutes from this point. 
						

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Using the hold function
When the hold function is activated, all buttons become inoperative,
preventing accidental operation when the radio is being carried or used.
The hold function can also be used to temporarily cancel the standby
timer function.
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
HOLD
1Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
ÒHÓ lights up and all buttons become
inoperative.
To cancel the hold function
Slide HOLD in the direction opposite to the arrow so that ÒHÓ
disappears in the display.
To temporarily cancel the Standby timer
When the hold function is activated, the Standby timer function
is temporarily canceled (see ÒWaking up to the radio or buzzer
Ñ Standby functionÓ, page 38).
Temporary cancellation of the Standby timer by the hold
function is effective only when the power is turned off. 
						

							43GBOther operations
Other operations
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 FM/AM
Turning off the beep
The confirmation beep can be turned off. Do so with the power turned
off.
1If the radio is turned on, press POWER ON/OFF to
turn it off.
2Hold down FM/AM for longer than 2 seconds.
A beep sounds and ÒBEEPÓ ÒOFFÓ appears in the display. The
beep has been turned off.
To turn the beep back on, hold down FM/AM for longer than 2
seconds again. ÒBEEPÓ ÒONÓ appears in the display and the beep
turns on.
Tip
The beep setting does not affect the buzzer sound for the Standby timer
function (see ÒTo wake up to the buzzerÓ, page 40). 
						

							Additional information44GB
Precautions and maintenance
On placement
¥ Do not leave the unit near heat sources, such as radiators or air
ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
humidity, rain, mechanical vibration or shock.
¥ Use the unit within a temperature range of 0¡C to 40¡C (32¡F to
104¡F). If it is used in temperatures outside this range, an
irregular display (i.e., 88.88) may appear. If it is used in
temperatures below this range, the display may change very
slowly. The unit will return to its normal condition when the
unit is used in its recommended temperature range once again.
¥ Reception may be difficult or noisy in vehicles or buildings.
Try listening near a window.
On safety
¥ Operate the unit only on 3 V DC with two R6 (size AA)
batteries.
For AC operation, use the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not
use any other type of AC power adaptor.
For car battery operation, use the car battery cord
recommended for this unit. Do not use any other type of car
battery cord.
¥ The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
¥ Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet when
the unit is not to be used for a long period of time.
¥ The name plate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located at
the bottom of the unit.
¥ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the
unit, and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further. Make sure that no liquid or foreign
material enters the DC IN 3V jack of the unit. This may lead to
malfunction of the unit.
¥ When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft dry cloth
dampened with mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive
cleansers or chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.
¥ Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep personal
credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches
away from the unit to prevent them from possible damage
caused by the magnet.
¥ If there is lightning and when using the external antenna,
disconnect the AC power adaptor immediately from the wall
outlet, if connected. Never touch the antenna wire when there
is a lightning storm.
¥ Never connect a ground wire to a gas pipe.Additional information 
						

							45GBAdditional information
Additional information
On the active antenna AN-LP2
¥ Do not wash the antenna module.
¥ Be careful not to break the antenna module when folding it.
¥ Keep the antenna in its case when it is not to be used for a
period of time.
Service and repair
When taking your unit for service or repair, take note of
important preset settings. They may be deleted depending on the
type of necessary repair.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 
						

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Exchanging the SW STATION CALL ROM
To purchase the newest ROM, refer to ÒPurchasing the latest SW
STATION CALL ROMÓ and contact F Corporation.
2Remove the ROM compartment
lid and the ROM in the
compartment. Be careful not to
touch the contact surfaces
(metallic parts).
3Insert the projection of the ROM
in the compartment cavity and
place the replacement ROM in
the ROM compartment with the
contact surface facing down.
Be careful not to touch the
contact surfaces.
4Insert the projections of the
ROM compartment lid in the
compartment cavities and lock
the cover by sliding RELEASE
opposite the direction of the
arrow while holding down the
lid. 1Hold down the ROM
compartment lid at the bottom of
the unit and slide RELEASE in
the direction of the arrow. Then,
release your finger slowly from
the lid.
Note
Do not touch the contact surfaces on the ROM or the radio, as this may
cause a malfunction.
Cleaning the SW STATION CALL ROM contact surface
If ÒNOÓ ÒROMÓ is displayed with the SW STATION CALL ROM
inserted in the ROM compartment, the contact surface of the ROM may
be dirty.
Remove the ROM following the steps above and clean the contact surface
with a cotton swab.
Note
Do not clean the contact springs of the main unit, as they may deform
and cause a malfunction.
Cavity
Cavities 
						

							47GBAdditional information
Additional information
Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with the unit, check the following before
consulting your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom
The radio does
not accept button
input.
The power does
not turn on when
POWER ON/OFF
is pressed.
The display is not
operating.
The display is
dim.
The display is
slow.
There is no sound
output.
Poor reception.
Cannot complete
direct tuning.
Remedy
¥ Slide HOLD in the
opposite direction of
the arrow so that ÒHÓ
disappears in the
display (page 42).
¥ Insert the batteries with
correct polarity.
¥ Replace with new
batteries.
¥ Check and make sure
that the AC power
adaptor or car battery
cord is connected
properly.
¥ Insert the batteries with
correct polarity.
¥ Replace with new
batteries.
¥ Avoid subjecting the
unit to extremely low
temperatures or
extreme humidity.
¥ Avoid subjecting the
unit to extremely low
temperatures.
¥ Adjust VOL to the
desired setting.
¥ Unplug the stereo
headphones for speaker
output.
¥ Insert the batteries with
correct polarity.
¥ Replace with new
batteries.
¥ Adjust tuning and
antenna properly.
¥ Listen to the radio near
a window when in a
vehicle or building.
¥ Set ATT to OFF (page
21).
¥ Complete each button
operation within 10
seconds. Cause
¥ The HOLD function is
activated.
¥ Improper installation of
batteries.
¥ Weak batteries (ÒiÓ
flashes in the display).
¥ The AC power adaptor
or car battery cord is
disconnected.
¥ Improper installation of
batteries.
¥ Weak batteries (ÒiÓ
flashes in the display).
¥ The unit is being used
in extremely low
temperatures or in
extreme humidity.
¥ The unit is being used
in extremely low
temperatures.
¥ VOL is turned down
completely.
¥ The stereo headphones
are plugged in.
¥ Improper installation of
batteries.
¥ Weak batteries (ÒiÓ
flashes in the display).
¥ Improper tuning or
antenna adjustment.
¥ Weak radio signal.
¥ ATT is set to ON.
¥ You took more than 10
seconds for a button
operation. 
						

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Symptom
Cannot preset a
station.
Cannot recall a
preset station.
The radio does
not turn on at the
standby time.
SW STATION
CALL does not
operate.
Cannot preset a
station in MY-
Memory.
Troubleshooting (continued)
Cause
¥ Incorrect procedure.
¥ You pressed an
incorrect number
button for the desired
station.
¥ The preset setting was
accidentally erased.
¥ You forgot to press
STANDBY a or b.
¥ The HOLD function is
activated.
¥ The standby time
setting was erased
because you took more
than 3 minutes to
replace the batteries.
¥ VOL is turned down
completely.
¥ No frequencies are
stored in the STANDBY
MEMORY (the buzzer
sounds at the preset
time).
¥ The ROM compartment
is empty.
¥ Bad connection of the
ROM.
¥ MY-Memory is full (00
to 99).Remedy
¥ Hold down ENTER and
press a number button
(0-9) (page 22).
¥ Press the correct
number button for the
desired preset.
¥ Preset the station again
(page 22).
¥ Press STANDBY a or b
(page 38).
¥ Slide HOLD in the
direction opposite to
the arrow so that ÒHÓ
disappears in the
display (page 42).
¥ Preset the standby time
again.
¥ Adjust VOL.
¥ Store a frequency in the
STANDBY MEMORY
(page 38).
¥ Insert the ROM (page
46).
¥ Clean the ROM contact
surface (page 46).
¥ Erase a memory preset
and preset the station
(page 29). 
						

							49GBAdditional information
Additional information
Specifications
ICF-SW07Circuit system
FM: Super heterodyne
AM: Dual conversion super heterodyne
Frequency range
FM: 76Ð108 MHz
SW: 1,621Ð29,999 kHz
MW: 530Ð1,620 kHz
LW: 150Ð529 kHz
Intermediate frequency
FM: 10.7 MHz
SW/MW/LW: 55.845 MHz (1st), 455 kHz (2nd)
Output
LINE OUT jack (stereo minijack) approx. 245 mV, less than 10 kilohms
2 (headphones) jack (stereo minijack) 16 ohms
Speaker
Approx. 40 mm (1
5/8 inches) diameter, 8 ohms
Maximum output
200 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
DC 3 V, two R6 (size AA) batteries
External power source
DC IN 3V jack accepts: supplied AC power adaptor
Dimensions
Approx. 135 x 32.5 x 91 mm (w/h/d)(5 
3/8 x 1 5/16 x 3 5/8 inches) not incl.
projecting parts
Mass
Approx. 220 g (7.8 oz)
Approx. 257 g (9.1 oz) incl. batteries
AN-LP2Power requirements
DC 3 V, two R6 (size AA) batteries
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Antenna Module
In use: Approx. 490 x 480 x 17.8 mm (19 
3/8 x 19 x  23/32 in.)
Folded: Approx. 205 x 180 x 17.8 mm (8 1/8 x 7 1/8 x  23/32 in.)
Antenna Controller
Approx. 120 x 29.5 x 72 mm (4 
3/4 x 1 3/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Mass
Antenna Module: approx. 92 g (3.3 oz.)
Antenna Controller: approx. 144 g (5.1 oz.) incl. batteries
Supplied accessoriesStereo headphones (1)
Ear pads (2)
AC power adaptor (1)
AC plug adaptor (1) (Not supplied with the USA model)
Active antenna AN-LP2 (1)
Carrying case for ICF-SW07 (1)
Carrying case for AN-LP2 (1)
Wave Handbook (1)
Optional accessoriesLW/MW/SW wide range antenna AN-1, AN-102
Connecting cord
RK-G135 (stereo miniplug ÷ miniplug)
RK-G134 (stereo miniplug ÷ stereo miniplug)
RK-G136 (stereo miniplug ÷ stereo miniplug)
RK-G129 (stereo miniplug ÷ two pinplugs)
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories.
Please ask your dealer for detailed information on the optional accessories
available in your country.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 
						

							Additional information50GB
Tips on radio waves
What is SSB (Single Side Band)?
SSB is very popular among ham and business radio transmissions,
and is commonly used in many amateur bands because of its
superiority in signal intelligibility. Its impressive signal intelligibility
is achieved with minimum interferences when compared to DSB
(Double Side Band) owing to its half bandwidth structure.
In general, SSB transmissions employ the USB (Upper Side Band)
modulation, while amateur band transmissions below 10 MHz
employ the LSB (Lower Side Band) modulation.
Conventional radios without a BFO
(Beat Frequency Oscillator) circuit
cannot receive SSB transmissions
successfully. This unit can receive
SSB transmissions successfully with
the built-in BFO (Beat Frequency
Oscillator) circuit.
What is CW (Continuous Wave)?
CW is also popular among ham and business radio transmissions.
Unlike other signals, the amplitude of a carrier is not modulated for
CW transmissions. CW transmissions convey information by
interrupting the carrier and use Morse code as a means of
communication.
This unit can receive CW transmissions successfully with the built-in
BFO (Beat Frequency Oscillator) circuit as beat sound only. To fully
comprehend the information transmitted by CW transmissions, an
understanding of the Morse code is prerequisite.
What is synchronous detection?
There are two underlying obstacles in optimum AM reception:
distortions due to fading and interferences from adjacent broadcast
stations.
Synchronous detection is effective in solving these obstacles.
Distortions due to fading are generally caused by over-modulation
which occurs when a carrier component of the received signal is
attenuated along the way. The synchronous detection circuit of this
unit generates a pure carrier frequency with no level variation which
is ideally synchronized with the original carrier to compensate for
the attenuated carrier component, thus dramatically reducing
distortion.
Likewise, AM (LW, MW, and SW) broadcast generally employs DSB
(Double Side Band) signals for transmissions in which the modulated
signals are transmitted using both the upper and lower side bands
(USB and LSB). In most cases, one of the side bands is affected by
interferences from adjacent broadcast stations (i.e., beats). The
synchronous detection circuit of this unit extracts one of the two
sides (USB or LSB) of the DSB
(Double Side Band) signal which is
free from interferences. This allows
clear reception without the
interferences from adjacent broadcast
stations.
Only this side is received.USB LSBCarrier
Interference
LSBUSB Carrier
Amplitude
Frequency