3-227-586-14 (1) FM Stereo/SW/MW/LW PLL Synthesized Receiver Operating instructions Mode d'emploi Bedienungsanleitung Manual de instrucciones Gebruiksaanwijzing Manual de Instruções GB FR DE ES NL PT ICF-SW7600GR 2001 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Owner's record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ICF-SW7600GR Serial No. _________________________ For customers who purchased this product in the USA Please register this product on line at http://www.sony.com/productregistration. Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, 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. Features · Worldwide coverage with FM stereo/SW/MW/LW reception Simple and precise tuning with the quartz controlled PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesizer system. FM: 76­108 MHz SW: 1 621­29 999 kHz MW: 530­1 620 kHz* LW: 150­529 kHz Refer to the supplied "Wave Handbook" for more information. *About channel steps for MW Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the U.S.A. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. (medium wave) broadcasts The MW channel step differs depending on areas. The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Changing the settings to be able to listen to the radio (see page 15). Area North and South American countries Other countries MW channel step 10 kHz 9 kHz INFORMATION 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. · Five types tuning methods to suit your needs ­ Direct tuning for tuning in to a station by directly specifying the frequency. ­ Manual tuning for adjusting the frequency little by little manually. ­ Auto scan tuning for searching stations automatically. ­ Preset tuning for storing stations beforehand and selecting with a touch of a button. ­ Memory scan tuning for automatically searching available stations from stations stored in a specified page. · Built-in timer operation With the 2 built-in timers, you can tune into the station of your choice at the time of your choice. · Sleep timer The sleep timer will automatically turn off the radio so that you can fall asleep listening to the radio without worry. You can select the time for the sleep timer to activate from 60 min., 45 min., 30 min., and 15 min. · Stereo FM reception You can enjoy FM broadcasts in stereo using the optional stereo headphones. 2GB Features Table of contents Introduction Location of parts and controls .................................... 4 Power sources Operating on batteries ................................................. 8 Operating on external power sources ..................... 10 Operating on AC power adaptor ................... 10 Setting the clock Setting the Current Time ........................................... 11 Finding out the time in other areas of the world ... 13 Listening to the radio Changing MW Channel Step .................................... 15 Directly entering the frequency -- Direct tuning .. 16 To improve reception ...................................... 17 Manually selecting the frequency -- Manual tuning ....................................................... 18 Searching the station automatically -- Auto scan tuning ................................................... 20 Presetting stations -- Preset tuning ........................ 22 Searching available stations from presets -- Memory scan tuning ............................................. 24 Receiving SSB and CW transmissions ..................... 26 Adjusting for optimum AM reception -- Synchronous detection ......................................... 27 Using the timer Waking up to the radio or alarm -- Standby function ................................................... 28 Falling asleep listening to the radio -- Sleep timer function .............................................. 31 Other convenient uses Preventing operation errors -- Hold function ....... 32 Recording broadcasts ................................................ 33 Using the supplied SW external antenna ............... 34 Using the optional external antenna ....................... 35 Additional information Precautions and maintenance .................................. 36 Troubleshooting ......................................................... 38 Specifications .............................................................. 40 Tips on radio waves ................................................... 41 GB Table of Contents 3GB B Introduction Location of parts and controls Refer to the pages in the parentheses for details. Front 1 AM EXT ANT (AM external antenna) jack (35) 2 ATT (attenuator) control (21) 3 ATT (attenuator) ON/ OFF switch (21) 4 LINE OUT (recording output) jack (33) 5 2 (headphones) jack (17, 33) You can enjoy FM stereo broadcasting by connecting the optional stereo headphones to the unit . When using headphones, sound from the speaker will be muted. 6 DC IN 6V ! (external power input) jack (10) 7 LIGHT button When the display is difficult to see, press this button to light up the display for approximately 10 seconds. Pressing the button again while the light is on will turn off the light. Performing button operations while the light is on will extend the lighting time. 8 Display (7) 9 Controls (6) 0 Speaker 4GB Introduction Rear Location of parts and controls qa SSB FINE TUNE control (26) qs LSB/USB selector (26, 27) qd AM MODE selector (26, 27) qf TONE selector (33) qg VOLUME control qh Telescopic antenna Always pull out the base of the antenna before use. Furthermore, do not use unnecessary force when storing the antenna. At this time, be sure to push in the base as well. Base Pull out qj Stand qk Battery compartment Introduction 5GB Controls 1 SLEEP button (31) 2 HOLD switch (32) 3 DIRECT button (15, 16) 4 FM/AM button (16, 18, 20) 5 STANDBY MEMORY, TIMER STANDBY/ STANDBY TIME SET buttons (28, 30) 6 ENTER, LOCAL TIME SET button (11, 22, 28) 7 ERASE, DST (Daylight Saving Time) button (11, 13, 30) 8 AM BAND, WORLD TIME button (13, 18, 20) 9 POWER ON/OFF button 0 Number buttons (15, 16, 22, 23, 24) qa DISPLAY, EXE button (13, 15, 16) Press to switch to clock display while operating the radio. Press again to return to the previous display. If you do not press the button, the display will return to the previous condition in about 10 seconds. qs SCAN button (24) qd PAGE button (22, 24) qf MANUAL TUNE/SCAN START/STOP, STANDBY TIME SET/TIME SET buttons (11, 13, 18, 20, 28) 6GB Introduction Display Location of parts and controls 1 TUNE indicator (16, 18) Appears when a station is tuned in. 2 Battery indicator (9) 3 HOLD indicator (32) Appears when HOLD is in effect. All buttons will be inoperative. 4 (Daylight Saving Time) indicator (12) Appears when the time display is adjusted to the Daylight Saving Time. 7 SLEEP indicator (31) Appears when the sleep timer is in effect. 8 STANDBY , indicators STANDBY (28, 29, 30) Light up when the standby timer is set. 9 PAGE number display Appears constantly when the radio is on. 0 Time/frequency display 5 Preset number/time difference display (11, 22, 23) 6 SYNCLOCK (synchronous detection lock) indicator (27) Appears when synchronous detection is in effect. Introduction 7GB B Power sources Operating on batteries To operate the unit on external power sources, see "Operating on AC power adaptor" (page 10). 1 Slide and open the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert four R6 (size AA) batteries in the battery compartment. Insert with correct polarity as shown. Insert the # side of the battery first. 3 Close the battery compartment lid. When inserting batteries for the first time, "0:00" will flash in the display. The flashing can be stopped by setting the time. Note It takes about 3 seconds for characters to appear in the display after inserting batteries. 8GB Power sources Replacing the batteries The sound will become small and distorted, and "E" will flash in the display when the batteries become weak. When the batteries are completely exhausted, "E" will stop flashing (constant display), the power will turn off and all buttons will become inoperable. Replace all four batteries with new ones. After replacing the batteries and turning on the power again, "E" will disappear and the unit will become operable. Note on replacing the batteries Replace the batteries within 60 seconds while the power is turned off. Otherwise, the clock setting will be cleared. In this case, set the time again. Preset stations, the time set by standby function and the time difference between your local time and the UTC are not erased. Operating on batteries Battery life Sony LR6 alkaline (size AA) FM SW MW/LW approx. 47 hours approx. 34 hours approx. 34 hours (JEITA*) Sony R6 (size AA) approx. 15 hours approx. 10 hours approx. 10 hours * Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the circumstance of the unit. Notes on dry batteries Mishandling may result in leakage or damage. Be sure to follow the items below. · Insert the batteries with correct polarity. · Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not mix different types of batteries. · Do not try to charge dry batteries, as they cannot be charged. · Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used for a long time. · Do not carry the dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object. Should any battery leakage occur, wipe the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. Power sources 9GB Operating on external power sources The unit can also be operated by connecting the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 6V (external power input) jack. Tip When an external power source is connected, the unit automatically switches to the external power source, regardless of whether the batteries are installed. Notes · Keep the batteries installed even when operating on external power sources as backup for the unit's microcomputer. Replace the batteries about once a year. · Turn off the unit when connecting or disconnecting external power sources. Otherwise, the power may go off and "E" may appear. In this case, turn on the power again to clear the "E" display. · When operating the unit on batteries, first disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, then disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN 6V jack of the unit. The unit will not operate on batteries as long as the DC IN 6V jack is plugged in. · Use only the recommended AC power adaptor manufactured by Sony. Using AC power adaptors with different specifications (polarity of the plug, etc.) will result in malfunction and damage to the Polarity of the plug unit. Operating on AC power adaptor Connect the optional AC power adaptor AC-E60HG to the DC IN 6V jack. 1 to DC IN 6V jack 2 to a wall outlet 1 2 Connect the AC power adaptor securely to the DC IN 6V jack. Connect the AC power adaptor securely to a wall outlet. Notes ·Do not bend or twist the power cord forcibly. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ·Always hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord. Do not pull the cord itself. ·Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and radio when the unit is not to be used for a long period of time. 10GB Power sources B Setting the clock ...