Sony 3-755-967-11 User Manual

3-755-967-11(1)

MW/SW/FM Stereo PLL Synthesized Receiver

ICF-SW33

Operating instructions page 2

Before operating the unit, please read this manuai thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

English

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 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.

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:

Features..................................................................................................4

Precautions............................................................................................. 5

Location of controls...................................................................................8

Power sources.......................................................................................14

Setting the clock.....................................................................................19

Changing the MW channel step............................................................... 29

Manual tuning........................................................................................ 30

Scan tuning

Preset tuning.............................................................................................36 «

Using the standby function..........................................................................38 <q

Using the sleep function............................................................................. 43 ?

Recording a broadcast............................................................................44

Troubleshooting guide.............................................................................45

Specifications.........................................................................................48

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ICF-SW33 Serial No.

- 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.

Features

Precautions

An MW/SW/FM stereo portable receiver with worldwide band coverage. Quartz controlled PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesizer system using a microcomputer makes pinpoint tuning easy. Worldtime clock for international use. Up to 5 local times in the world can be preset. Current time in some place in the world can be checked. 17 stations in total can be preset. The tuned frequency is digitally displayed to make searching of the desired station easier. You can preset a desired station to be received at a desired time. 2 buttons are equipped for 2 different time settings. The radio can be turned off automaticaily after about 60 minutes (Sleep timer). FM stereo reception through stereo earphones.

Operate the unit only on 4.5 V DC. For battery operation, use three R6 (size AA) batteries. For AC operation and car battery operation, use accessories recommended for the unit. Do not use any other type. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wail outiet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Disconnect the AC power adaptor (not supplied) from the wall

outlet when the unit is not to be used for a long period of time. The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located on the rear of the unit. Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to 40^ (32°F to

104°F). If it is used in temperatures outside this range, an irregular display may appear on the display window. If it is used in temperatures lower than this range, the display may change vety slowly. These irregularities wili disappear and there will be no damage to the unit when the unit is used in its recommended temperature range. Do not leave the unit near heat sources, such as radiators or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain, mechanical vibration, or shock. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, metallic objects such as pins, etc., may cling to the unit. Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding, recorded tapes, and spring-wound watches away from the unit to prevent damage by the magnet.

When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or dremical solvents, as they may mar the case.

Precautions

When there is lightning and you are using an external antenna, immediately disconnect the AC power adaptor (if connected) from the wall outlet. Never touch the antenna wire when there is lightning storm. In vehicles or in building, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window. Never connect a ground wire to a gas pipe.

Note on the MW channel step

The MW channel step differs depending on areas. The channel step of this unit is factory*set to 10 kHz or to 9 kHz to match the frequency allocation system of the country as listed. You can change the channel s^. (See ^Changing the MW Channel Step” on page 29.)

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Area j '

North and South American countries

Other countries 9 kHz

If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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MW channel step

10 kHz

Location of Controls

See the pages indicated in • for details.

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J 1

B B

J 1

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Telescopic antenna O

HOME TIME SET button €1

BATT(battery)/DST(Oaylight Saving Time) button

TUNE (tuning) indicator

Lights up when a station is tuned in. KEY PROTECT button ®

ENTER button 9 9 Speaker

HOME/WORLD button

METER BAND/TIME ZONE button

STANDBY MEMORY S Q. S D buttons ®

FREQ(frequency)/CITY MEMORY PRESET buttons # ®

LIGHT button ®

ON/OFF button ®

Press this button to turn on and turn off the radio.

POWER/LOCK switch

When using the unit, set this switch to POWER. Set the switch to LOCK when cariying the unit. When this switch is set to LOCK, all the functions of the buttons are locked.

VOL (volume) control SLEEP button TONE selector

Bzl

BAND button ®

SCAN button TUNE(tuning)/WORLD TIME -i-.- buttons STANDBY/^Sil^il. D buttons Display window

9 9

Location of Controls

IT) stand

[H 9/10 MW CH STEP (9 kHz/10 kHz MW channel step) selector

d] 12H/24H (12-hour/24-hour dock system) button ® FT) Battery compartment fs1 RESET button (inside the battery compartment)

When this button is pressed, ali the stored memories are cieared and the dock is reset. The unit witi return to the same condition as when you inserted the batteries for the first time.

[H SENS (sensitivity) OX/LOC/VL seiector fD

Normally set this selector to DX. When the scan stops so often, or received station is too strong to become distorted, set it to

LOCAL. [tI REC out (recording out) jack ® d] PHONES (earphones) jack (stereo mini) ® fFI DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack ®

Location of Controls

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L WORLD

‘SLEEP

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STANDBY B STANDBYS

fTl Key protect indication # d] Battery indication # [U HOME/WORLD indication 9 ® [4] Dayiight Saving Time indication ® [5] SLEEP indication 9 dl Band indication 9 (7] AM/PM indication

When the clock is based on 12-hour system, this indication appears.

(U Time difference/City name indication 9

Standby time indication ® SW meter band indication ®

d] STANDBY O or D indication ® iiol PRESET f and preset number indication ® ® {m Frequency indication Qi

Current time indication 9

Power Sources

Install three R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity as illustrated.

When to replace the batteries

When the batteries become weak, sound becomes weak or distorted. You can check the battery condition with the battery indication. While you are listening to the radio, check the battery condition by pressing the BATT/DST button located in the upper side. When the batteries are run down completely, the power is turned off and 4Z3 indication flashes. For battery life, see ‘Specifications” on page 48.

The indication of the power remaining in the battery

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Sony 3-755-967-11 User Manual

MW/SW/FM Stereo PLL Synthesized Receiver

WARNING

Table of Contents

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Owner’s Record

Precautions

Note on the MW channel step

Location of Controls

Power Sources