Sony ICF-SC1PC, ICF-SC1 User Manual
SONY
3-861-713-11 (1)
PLL Synthesized
Scanning Receiver
ICF-SC1/ICF-SC1PC
Operating Instructions
01998 by Sony Corporation
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.
Owner’s record
The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of
the receiver. Record them in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
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Use of this scanning receiver in a motorized vehicle may
be unlawful or require a permit in certain areas. Contact
your local law enforcement authorities for more
information.
The Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act
(ECPA), as amended, prescribes intentionally listening to,
using, or disclosing the contents of a cellular or cordless
telephone transmission as illegal.
This scanning receiver excludes the cellular phone band
from its frequency range. Any modification of this
receiver to the contrary is likewise illegal by the
ECPA.
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Information (for
This equipment has been tested and found
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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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ICF-SC1PC)
to
comply with
Welcome!
Welcome to the world of scanning reception. Here are
some of the capabilities and features you will discover
with the new I’LL Synthesized Scanning Receiver.
l I’LL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesized scanning
receiver with a frequency range of 25 - 1300 MHz
(excluding cellular phone frequencies).
l PC controllable (ICF-SC1PC only)
Personal Computer for total control of your scanning
receiver using the PC control software. The CD-ROM
frequency database (supplied) provides information for
station frequencies nationwide.
l Easy access to the PSBs (Public Service Bands) with
Service Scanning - Receive any one of the 9 preprogrammed PSBs (AIR[VHF], AIRlUHF], Weather,
Police, Fire/Emergency, Marine, FM broadcast,
TV[VHF sound], and TV[UHF sound]) with just a touch
of a button.
l Variety of scanning options
Programmable Scanning, Memory Scanning, and
Intelligent Memory Scanning.
l 300 channel memory
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Store the stations of your choice
(10 pages, 30 channels per page). The EEPROM retains
stored information without backup batteries.
l Priority Scanning function
there is reception in a priority frequency you have
designated.
l
Direct manual tuning - Simply input the digits of the
frequency from the numeric keypad if you know the
frequency.
l SKIP function
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Skips the frequencies you have
designated during scan (up to 100).
l Adjustable scanning pause time
delay mode, and the 5 second-pause mode.
l Adjustable frequency steps.
l Supports AM, NFM, WFM detection modes in all
frequencies.
l Backlighted Liquid Crystal Display.
l Key protection to avoid operation by inadvertent key
strokes.
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Connect to a
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Band Scanning,
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Checks every 5 seconds if
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Normal, 2 second-
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Table of contents
Preparation
Power sources .........................................................................
Using the receiver on batteries .........................................
Using the receiver on AC power ......................................
Using the receiver on a car battery ..................................
Attaching/detaching the antenna
Attaching/detaching the belt holder...................................
Using the earphone
Reception
Various ways of reception .....................................................
Receiving in the Scanning Mode
Band Scanning..
Frequency range of the bands
Adjusting the SQL control
Memory Scanning..
Programmable Scanning
Defining the frequency range
Running Programmable Scanning .................................
Service Scanning ...................................................................
Intelligent Memory Scanning
Receiving in the Manual Mode
Direct Tuning ........................................................................
Manual Tuning .....................................................................
Preset Tuning ........................................................................
Presetting stations
Recalling a preset channel ...............................................
Erasing preset memory ....................................................
Priority Scanning
Priority Scanning ..................................................................
Specifying the priority frequency ..................................
Running Priority Scanning .............................................
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in
the memory .................................
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Other useful functions
SKIP function ........................................................................
Designating a SKIP-frequency........................................
Adjusting scanning pause
DELAY ...............................................................................
Limiting scanning pause to 5 seconds (5-second pause
mode)
Adjusting frequency step and detection mode
Key protection .......................................................................
Turning on the light
Turning off the beep .............................................................
Additional information
Troubleshooting ....................................................................
Precautions
Specifications .........................................................................
Location and function of controls ......................................
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Adjusting the
Adjusting the detection
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
Front ...................................................................................
Side/rear.. ..........................................................................
Display
frequency step..
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time ..........................................
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mode ........................................
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Power sources
Using the receiver on batteries
Inserting the batteries
Insert four size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity as
shown in the illustration.
Wait at least 3 seconds before turning on the power on the
receiver.
For longer battery life, we recommend the use of alkaline
batteries.
Note
*When using the receiver on batteries, unplug the AC power
adaptor or the car battery cord from the DC IN 6 V jack on the
receiver, if plugged in.
When to replace the batteries
When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes
weak and distorted.
batteries become exhausted,
power will go off.
Replace all four batteries with new ones when Q starts to
flash.
c\?
will flash in the display. When the
r_\7
will light up and the
Notes
*Turn off the power when replacing the batteries.
*After removing the old batteries, install the new ones within 20
seconds. Otherwise, the present status (the current reception
mode) of the receiver will be lost and will return to the factory
preset. The frequencies stored in the preset memory are
unaffected.
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C\ will disappear from the display when you turn on the power
with the new batteries.
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When running the receiver on AC power or when you are not
using the receiver for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid battery discharge and damage to the receiver
from battery leakage.
Battery life
10
hours using four LR6 Sony alkaline batteries (with the
squelch open continuously for 4 hours a day).
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Using the receiver on AC power
Plug in the supplied AC power adaptor in to the DC IN
6V jack.
to a wall outlet
Notes
*Do not twist or crumple the AC power adaptor cord forcefully.
Do not place any heavy object on the cord.
*To disconnect the AC power cord, pull it out by the plug, not the
cord.
*When you are not using the receiver for an extended period of
time, disconnect the AC power adaptor both from the wall outlet
and the receiver.
Using the receiver on a car battery
Plug in the car battery cord (not supplied) to the DC IN
6V jack.
For more information, consult the Operating Instructions
for the car battery cord.
Notes
*Turn off the power when plugging or unplugging the AC power
adaptor or the car battery cord from the DC IN 6 V jack.
Otherwise, the power may be cut off and
display. In this case, press POWER to turn the power on again.
The display will disappear.
*When using the receiver on batteries, unplug the AC power
adaptor or the car battery cord from the DC IN 6 V jack on the
receiver. The receiver will not be powered by the batteries as
long as the DC IN 6V jack is plugged in.
If you plug in the AC power adaptor or the car battery cord to
the DC IN 6 V jack, the power will automatically switch to
external power even if the batteries are installed.
*Use only the supplied/recommended AC power adaptor and car
battery cord.
c\7
may appear in the
Polarity of the plug
*The display will be lit with the backlight when you are using the
AC power adaptor or the car battery cord (see “Turning on the
light”, page 32).
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Attaching/detaching the antenna
Fit the supplied helical antenna so that the projection on
the connector of the main unit fits the slot on the antenna.
Hold the antenna by the connector and turn it clockwise
until the connector clicks.
Helical
antenna
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To detach the antenna
Turn the antenna counterclockwise to release the lock of
the connector.
Note
When detaching the antenna, hold the antenna by the connector.
Do not hold the antenna rod itself.
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Attaching/detaching the belt holder
Place the holder so that the projection on the holder fits
the slot on the main unit. Turn the screws clockwise with
a coin.
To detach the belt holder
Turn the screws counterclockwise.
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Using the earphone
To listen through the earphone, plug in the earphone to
the 0 jack as shown in the illustration.
-NOTICE
Be sure to adjust VOL (volume) to a moderate
level before turning on the power or plugging in
the earphone. There will be no sound when there
is no reception (squelch closed). Sudden
reception (opening of the squelch) may cause
unexpected loud sound and may cause hearing
damage.
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>Reception
Various ways of reception
The scanning receiver offers a variety of scanning and
tuning options. Refer to the pages in the parenthesis for
details.
Scanning Mode
Band Scanning (page
scans one of the predefined frequency bands
Memory Scanning (page 13)
scans the frequencies you have preset in the
memory
Programmable Scanning (page
scans a frequency range that you have defined
Service Scanning
scans one of the 9 pre-programmed Public Service
Bands of your choice
Intelligent Memory Scanning (page 19)
scans the 10 recent reception frequencies
(memorized automatically)
Manual Mode
Direct Tuning (page 20)
tune in by inputting the frequency digits
Manual Tuning (page 21)
tune in by adjusting the frequency step by step
with the t/-keys
Preset Tuning (page 22)
tune in by recalling a frequency you have preset
in the memory
10)
15)
(page 17)
Priority Scanning
checks every 5 seconds if there is reception in a
priority frequency (works in either modes)
(page 26)
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Receiving in the Scanning Mode
Band Scanning
The receiver divides its frequency range (25.0 MHz to
1300.0 MHz) into 17 bands. Band Scanning scans one of
these bands step by step.
Set the SQL control to MIN.
Press POWER to turn the receiver on.
Turn VOL to adjust the volume.
Press BAND repeatedly to choose a band.
With each press, the lowest frequency of the next
band will be displayed. Press repeatedly until the
display shows the lowest frequency of the band of
your choice.
Adjust the SQL control (see page 11).
Scanning will start.
When the receiver receives a signal, w will light
up and the receiver will go into scanning pause. When
the signal breaks off, the receiver will resume
scanning automatically.
To turn off the power
Press POWER.
Frequency range of the bands
Frequencyrange
(MHz)
25.0 ~ 29.0
29.0 ~ 54.0
54.0 ~ 72.0
72.0 ~ 76.0
76.0 ~ 88.0
88.0 ~ 108.0
108.0 ~ 137.0
137.0 ~ 148.0
148.0 ~ 174.0 5kHz
174.0 ~ 216.0
216.0 ~ 225.0 5kHz
225.0 ~ 400.0
400.0 ~ 470.0
470.0 ~ 512.0
512.0 ~ 806.0
806.0 ~ 1000.0
(excluding
cellularphone
1000.0 ~ 1300.0
(AM: Amplitude Modulation. NFM: Narrow Band Frequency
Modulation. WFM Wide Band Frequency Modulation)
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Step Detection Mode
5kHz AM
5kHz
50kHz WFM
5kHz
50kHz WFM
100kHz
12.5kHz AM
5kHz NFM
50kHz WFM
12.5kHz AM
12.5kHz
12.5kHz
50kHz WFM
12.5kHz NFM
band)
12.5kHz NFM
NFM
NFM
WFM
NFM
NFM
NFM
NFM
Note
The frequency steps and the detection modes in the list are the
default for each band. You can adjust the frequency step and the
detection mode when you are in Manual Mode. You cannot adjust
them when you are in Scanning Mode.
To resume scanning manually during scanning
pause
Press + or
To change scanning direction
Press + or
Scanning will restart in ascending direction if you press +,
and in descending direction if you press
Note
When you start scanning a new band, scanning will always start in
ascending direction.
To exit Scanning Mode
Press SCAN.
a
enters the Manual Mode. Press again to re-enter the
Scanning Mode.
If you press SCAN for 1 second or longer, the scanning
pause time will go into the 5-second pause mode (see
page 30).
-.
-.
-.
will disappear from the display and the receiver
Adjusting the SQL control
Adjustment of the SQL control applies to all modes of
reception.
What the SQL control does
The SQL (squelch) control adjusts the threshold of the
signal intensity that opens the squelch.
When the receiver receives a signal above the threshold,
the squelch will open, M will appear in the display,
and you will hear the transmission sound.
When the squelch opens during scanning, the receiver
stops scanning. This is called a “scanning pause”.
As you turn the SQL control counterclockwise to MIN, the
receiver will pause scanning on weaker signals. But this
may cause the receiver to pause scanning on unwanted
noise signals.
As you turn the SQL control clockwise to MAX, the
receiver will cut off the weaker signals and receive only
stronger signals. If it is turned too far clockwise, on the
other hand, there may be no signal strong enough to cause
a scanning pause.
Adjusting the
Start from the MIN position and turn it
clockwise towards MAX to the point the
indication disappears in the display.
When there is a signal above the squelch threshold,
will light up and the receiver pauses scanning. Scanning
will resume automatically when the signal breaks off.
SQL
control
B
MIN
SQL
MAX
m
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NOTICE
If you wish to listen to transmission continuously
(such as when listening to FM broadcast, TV
sound, or
SQL to MIN so that the squelch does not close
when the signal gets weak.
,Weather
broadcast, etc.), be sure to set
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