Sony ICF-SW1000TS, ICF-SW1000T Operating Instructions

3-800-621-17 (1)

FM Stereo/SW/MW/LW PLL Synthesized Receiver Stereo Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Manual de instruções Bruksanvisning

ICF-SW1000T ICF-SW1000TS

EN F E P S

1995 by Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. Serial No.

For customers 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.

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.

– 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.

Notes on recording

• Check and make sure that the recording operation is not malfunctioning prior to recording important materials.

• IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

• Observe the relevant regulations on copyright relating to your collection of recordings from the radio. Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting and duplication of a recorded broadcast for commercial purposes are a violation of applicable laws.

For the Customers in USA

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:

Introduction

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

Features

Radio

• FM stereo/SW/MW/LW reception for worldwide band coverage

Quartz controlled PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesizer system enables simple and precise tuning

FM: 76–108 MHz SW: 1621–29999 kHz MW: 530–1620 kHz LW: 150–529 kHz

Refer to the supplied “Wave Handbook” for more information on worldwide band coverage.

• Built-in timer operation with the timer

standby function which turns on the radio automatically at a preset time, plus the sleep timer function which turns off the radio automatically after a specified number of minutes

• Stereo playback and FM reception with the supplied stereo headphones

Cassette-Corder

• Auto-reverse recording and playback cassette-corder

– Instant recording operation of the

desired broadcast station with a single press of the button, or simply enjoy recording with the external microphone.

– Record radio broadcasts at the desired

preset time with the convenient built-in timer.

• Four flexible tuning methods to obtain optimum reception under any condition

– Manual tuning for precise control and

hand-operated tuning of the desired broadcast station.

– Scan tuning for rapid automatic search

of the desired broadcast station through scanning.

– Direct tuning for immediate selection of

the desired broadcast station when the frequency is known.

– Preset tuning for instant recall of a

preset broadcast station with a single press of the button.

• Monitor the sound while forwarding or rewinding with the cue and review functions

MW channel step

The channel step differs depending on the area.

Change the step as necessary (see page 21).

North and South American countries: 10 kHz

Japan, Europe, and other countries: 9 kHz

Introduction

Table of contents

Basic Operations

6 Inserting the batteries 7 Setting the clock

8 Listening to the radio—Scan tuning 10 Playing a cassette 12 Recording radio broadcasts

Radio

14 Various tuning methods for

optimum reception

14 Manual tuning 16 Direct tuning 17 Preset tuning 19 Receiving SSB and CW

transmissions

20 Receiving optimum AM

broadcast—Synchronous detection

21 Changing the MW channel step

for use in foreign countries

22 Connecting an external antenna

for optimum reception

Cassette

25 Recording with a microphone

Timer

27 To wake up to the desired

broadcast—Standby function

29 To fall asleep while listening to

the desired broadcast—Sleep timer

30 To record the desired broadcast

with the timer—Timer recording

Other Operations

32 Using the hold function to

prevent accidental operation

33 Attaching the strap

Power Sources

34 Replacing the batteries 35 Operating with house current

Additional Information

36 Location and function of controls 41 Precautions and Maintenance 43 Troubleshooting 46 Specifications 47 Tips on radio waves

Table of contents

Basic Operations

Inserting the batteries

Insert the batteries to operate the unit with batteries.

Insert the batteries into both battery holders when using the cassette.

RADIO BATT

To operate the unit with house current, refer to “Operating with house current” on page 35.

1 Push the OPEN tabs and remove

the RADIO BATT and TAPE BATT battery holders.

TAPE BATT

2 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries

Insert with the correct ‘’ polarity as indicated.

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into the RADIO BATT battery holder and insert one R6 (size AA) battery into the TAPE BATT battery holder.

Note

It is not necessary to insert a battery into the TAPE BATT battery holder if you wish to operate the radio only. However, to use the cassette, insert the batteries into both the RADIO BATT and TAPE BATT battery holders.

Otherwise, the unit may not operate properly.

3 Insert both battery holders back

into the unit.

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Insert until it clicks.

Setting the clock

FWD

Set the clock when you initially insert the batteries or when the clock is reset at which time “0:00” flashes.

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1 Press and hold TIME SET •

ENTER while pressing HOUR or MIN repeatedly until the correct

TIME SET

ENTER

time is displayed.

Each time MIN (¿ or ÷) is pressed, the minute will decrease (¿) or increase (÷) by one minute. Each time HOUR (–1¿ or ÷1+) is pressed, the hour will decrease (–1¿) or increase (÷1+) by one hour.

Press and hold the button to decrease or increase rapidly.

2 Release TIME SET • ENTER.

The “:” starts flashing and the clock operates.

Basic Operations

1 1,2

Tips

• The clock is displayed in

24-hour indication.

• Press TIME SET•

ENTER to stop the flashing of “0:00”.

• To set the clock

accurately, release TIME SET • ENTER at the time of the tone.

To display the clock

Press EXE to display the clock while operating the radio or the cassette. The current time appears for about 10 seconds and then the previous display returns. However, the clock cannot be displayed while scan tuning.

While the clock is displayed, press EXE again to return to the previous display.

Note

You cannot set the clock while operating the radio or the cassette.

Press RADIO POWER ON/OFF to turn off the radio, or press p to stop the tape.

Basic Operations

Listening to the radio—Scan tuning

VOLUME

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To manually tune in to the desired broadcast staion, refer to “Manual tuning” on page 14.

To immediately tune in to the desired broadcast station, refer to “Direct tuning” on page 16.

To preset a broadcast station for instant recall, refer to “Preset tuning” on page 17.

1 Press RADIO POWER ON/OFF.

ON/ OFF

The radio turns on.

2 Press FM/AM to select either FM

FM/AM

or AM.

Select AM to listen to SW, MW or LW.

3 When you select AM, press

–

1¿

or ÷1+ while pressing AM

AM BAND

BAND to select MW, LW, or meter band (SW)*.

Skip this step and proceed to step 4 if you wish to listen to FM.

* For details on the meter band, refer to

“Meter bands and SW” on page 15.

3,4,5 3

The minimum frequency allocation for each band is displayed.

MHz

FWD

kHz

FWD

kHz

FWD

PAGE

1 2

PAGE

1 2

PAGE

1 2

4 Press and hold

release when scanning of the frequency begins.

When a broadcast station is received automatically, scanning pauses for about 2 seconds. Then, scanning resumes to tune in to the next broadcast station.

Scanning repeats in a cycle within the meter band frequency range (see page

15). Scanning during SSB reception repeats in a cycle within the 150-29999 kHz frequency range.

Basic Operations8

–

1¿ or ÷1+ and

5 Press

scanning and to listen to the currently tuned broadcast station.

–

1¿ or ÷1+ to stop

TUNE

PAGE

kHz

FWD

Basic Operations

Tips

• To enjoy FM stereo

reception, plug the stereo headphones. Set ST • MONO to ST or MONO to select stereo or monaural reception as necessary.

• When listening to news,

set TONE to NEWS for optimum results. Vocal output will be sharper and clearer. When listening to music, set to MUSIC for optimum results.

• During MW reception at

nighttime when radio wave intensity is dramatically stronger, or when interference is prevalent, scanning may tend to tune in to almost every null broadcast. Set SENS to LOCAL so that the null broadcast of weaker radio wave intensity is skipped.

Under normal conditions, set to DX.

Note

When reception does not improve, connect an external antenna (see page 22).

Other operations

To Press or turn

Fine tune the reception

–

1¿, ¿, ÷, ÷1

Adjust the volume VOLUME Turn off the radio RADIO POWER ON/OFF

To improve reception

For FM reception

Gently pull out the telescopic antenna and adjust the length, angle and direction to obtain optimum reception.

For MW/LW reception

Retract the telescopic antenna and rotate the unit to reorient the built-in ferrite bar antenna to obtain optimum reception.

For SW reception

Gently pull out the telescopic antenna to its full length and set vertically to obtain optimum reception.

Basic Operations

Playing a cassette

2,3

3,4

1 Slide OPEN and insert a cassette.

OPEN

Remove the slack of the tape and insert the cassette with the exposed side facing down.

2 Select whether you wish to play

one side or both sides of the cassette.

To play one side: Press FF while pressing p.

To play both sides: Press REW while pressing p.

REW

FWD

D : one side Å : both sides

3 Press œ while pressing p to

select the side you wish to play.

To play the side facing the cassette

holder (forward side): Display “FWD ·”.

To play the side facing the unit (reverse side): Display “ª REV”.

4 Press œ.

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FWD

Other operations

Tips

• To enjoy stereo-

recorded cassettes, plug the stereo headphones.

Set ST • MONO to ST or MONO to select stereo or monaural as necessary.

• The ATS (Auto Tape

Selector) function automatically determines and selects the type of cassette you wish to use for playback only: Normal or CrO2/ Metal cassette.

REW

VOLUME

To Press or turn

Adjust the volume VOLUME Switch the playback side œ during playback

Stop playback, FF, REW, and REC p Fast forward FF during stop Rewind REW during stop Fast forward while monitoring FF during playback

the sound (cue) Rewind while monitoring REW during playback

the sound (review)

Basic Operations

Note

The reverse side only is played when playback begins from the reverse side of the cassette.

Basic Operations

Recording radio broadcasts

To record with a microphone, refer to “Recording with a microphone” on page 25.

1 Slide OPEN and insert a cassette.

Note

OPEN

Before inserting a cassette, make sure that the cassette tab is not broken off.

A cassette with a broken tab cannot be recorded.

Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the cassette holder.

2 Select whether you wish to record

one side or both sides of the cassette.

To record one side: Press FF while pressing p.

To record both sides: Press REW while pressing p.

REW

3 Press œ while pressing p to

display “FWD ·”.

4 Tune in to the desired broadcast

station you wish to record.

Refer to pages 8 and 14-18.

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FWD

A: Records one side. Å: Records both sides.

FWD

5 Press the red button in the center

and slide REC.

REC

TUNE

REC

PAGE

1 2 3

FWD

After a few seconds, the frequency is displayed.

Basic Operations

Tips

• Adjusting VOLUME and

TONE does not affect the sound to be recorded.

• Speaker output is

monaural when recording. To enjoy FM stereo reception, plug the stereo headphones.

• Recording stops

automatically when RADIO POWER ON/OFF is pressed to turn off the radio.

Notes

• Use Type I (normal)

cassettes only for recording. Playback may be distorted or a previously recorded segment may not be erased completely when a CrO2 or metal cassette is used.

• Recording with weak

batteries generates unnecessary noise and produces unsatisfactory recordings. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones.

• Operate REC

approximately 2 seconds prior to the point you wish to begin recording. If not, the leading segment may not be recorded.

• Switching the recording

side is not possible when œ is pressed during recording.

• The buttons for the radio

are operational while recording. To prevent accidental operations, use the hold function (see page 32).

To stop recording

Press p.

To record the side facing the unit (reverse side)

Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the unit (reverse side). Press œ while pressing p to display “ª REV”.

Recording stops on the side facing the unit regardless of whether one side or both sides is selected.

To record an FM stereo broadcast

Set ST • MONO to ST or MONO to select stereo or monaural recording as necessary.

To improve AM reception for recording

When recording an AM broadcast, the reception may contain noise interferences that were not present prior to recording. In this case, set ISS on the bottom of the unit to the position (1, 2 or 3) in which noise interferences are minimal to obtain optimum reception for recording.

To protect your important recorded cassettes

Break off the cassette tab of side A or B to prevent accidental recording of your important cassettes. If you wish to use the cassette for recording again, cover the opening of the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Side A

Tab

Adhesive tape

“†” flashes when recording is attempted on a cassette with a broken tab. A cassette with a broken tab cannot be recorded.

Basic Operations

Radio

Various tuning methods for optimum reception

Manual tuning

Use –1¿ ,¿ ,÷ ,and ÷1+ search for the desired broadcast station. Use the outer buttons to search rapidly in large frequency increments. Use the inner buttons to search precisely in small frequency increments.

Tips

• The previously tuned

broadcast station is received when you turn on the radio.

• When ¿ or ÷ is

pressed repeatedly in the AM band (MW, SW, and LW), the frequency repeats through the range of 150–29,999 kHz to enable search of all available broadcast stations.

1 Turn on the radio. 2 Select either FM or AM.

Select AM to listen to SW, MW or LW.

3 When you select AM, press

pressing AM BAND to select MW, LW or meter band (SW).

Skip this step and proceed to step 4 if you wish to listen to FM.

4 Press

for the desired broadcast station.

Each time the buttons are pressed, the channel step changes as shown below.

Band

FM 0.05 MHz 0.05 MHz SW 5 kHz 1 kHz MW 9/10 kHz 1 kHz LW 9 kHz 1 kHz SSB (AM) 1 kHz 0.1 kHz *

* Units of 0.1 kHz is not indicated in the display.

RADIO POWER ON/OFF

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FM/AM

–

1¿ ,¿ ,÷ ,and ÷1+ repeatedly to search

AM BAND

–

1¿ or ÷1

–

1¿ or ÷1+ while

¿ or ÷

–

1¿, ¿,

÷, ÷1

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Note

The SW frequency range and meter band may differ from the actual value. Refer to the supplied “Wave Handbook” for more information on worldwide band coverage.

Meter bands and SW

SW is divided into 14 bands that are generally referred to as meter bands. The frequency range that is applicable for automatic scanning is shown below.

(kHz for AM, MHz for FM)

Band

Frequency Range Scan Frequency Range

LW 150–529 153–522 — MW 530–1620

SW 1621–29999

FM 76.00–108.00 76.00–108.00 — *1 When the channel step is 10 kHz (see page 21).

*2 When the channel step is 9 kHz (see page 21).

530–1620 * 531–1620 * 2250–2550 120 meter band 3150–3450 90 meter band 3850–4050 75 meter band 4700–5100 60 meter band 5900–6250 49 meter band 7100–7400 41 meter band 9400–10000 31 meter band 11500–12150 25 meter band 13500–13900 22 meter band 15000–15700 19 meter band 17450–18000 16 meter band 18850–19100 15 meter band 21450–21950 13 meter band 25600–26100 11 meter band

Meter band

— —

Radio

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Various tuning methods for optimum reception (continued)

Direct tuning

RADIO POWER ON/OFF

When the desired broadcast station is known, enter the frequency with the numeric buttons for immediate selection.

Tips

• When you have entered the wrong frequency in step 4, press DIRECT to cancel the current entry and enter the correct frequency.

•“TRY AGAIN!” flashes when the frequency entered is invalid and beyond the allocated frequency range for reception. Check and make sure that the frequency is valid and repeat from step 3 again.

• The minimum digit entry is 0.05 MHz (50 kHz) for the FM band, and 1 kHz for the AM band.

FM/AM

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DIRECT EXE

1 Turn on the radio. 2 Select either FM or AM.

Select AM to listen to SW, MW or LW.

3 Press DIRECT.

The frequency in the display disappears.

4 Enter the frequency of the desired broadcast

station by pressing the numeric buttons.

FM band: A decimal point is not required for entry.

For example, to enter 84.7 MHz, press 8, 4 and 7.

AM band: The lower triple zero digits are omitted for entry.

For example, to enter 10,000 kHz, press 1 and 0.

5 Press EXE.

When the desired broadcast station is received,

“

” appears in the display.

TUNE

Numeric buttons

Note

Complete each button operation in steps 3 to 5 within 10 seconds. If the previously tuned frequency appears in the display, repeat from step 3 again.

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Preset tuning

Your favorite broadcast stations can be stored on a total of 3 pages. Each page can store up to 10 broadcast stations.

Before tuning in to a preset broadcast station, you must complete the procedure below to preset your favorite broadcast stations.

1 Turn on the radio. 2 Tune in to the desired broadcast station you wish

to preset.

3 Press PAGE repeatedly to select the page you wish

to store your favorite broadcast station on.

Each time you press PAGE, the display changes in the following order:

Tip

To change and modify the preset broadcast station, store the new broadcast station to the selected preset number. The previous preset broadcast station is overwritten by the new preset broadcast station.

1 n 2 n 3

4 Press a numeric button (0–9) while pressing

ENTER.

When FM 81.9 MHz is assigned to preset number 1 of page 1.

RADIO POWER ON/OFF

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TUNE

PRESET

PAGE

MHz

FWD

Radio

PAGE Numeric

buttons

ENTER

≥

TUNE

The broadcast station is assigned to the selected number.

PRESET

PAGE

MHz

FWD

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Various tuning methods for optimum reception (continued)

Tuning in to a preset broadcast station

1 Turn on the radio. 2 Press PAGE repeatedly to select the page which

contains the desired preset broadcast station you wish to tune in to.

3 Press the numeric button (0–9) to which the

desired broadcast station you wish to tune in to is assigned.

The desired preset broadcast station is received.

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Receiving SSB and CW Transmissions

RADIO POWER ON/OFF

You can receive SSB (Single Side Band) and CW (Continuous Wave) transmissions with the built-in BFO circuit.

Radio

Tip

For more details on SSB and CW, refer to “Tips on radio waves” on page 47.

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1 Turn on the radio. 2 Press FM/AM to select AM. 3 Press SSB to select USB or LSB/CW.

Each time SSB is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

(Normal mode) n USB n LSB/CW.

TUNE

USB

PAGE

kHz

FWD

4 Tune in to the desired broadcast station.

Refer to pages 8 and 14–18.

FM/AM

SSB

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Receiving optimum AM broadcast

—Synchronous detection

RADIO POWER ON/OFF

You can receive AM broadcast (especially SW broadcast) under optimum condition with the synchronous detection circuit.

Tip

For more details on synchronous detection, refer to “Tips on radio waves” on page 47.

Notes

• If neither SYNC U nor SYNC L improves AM reception, or if the reception deteriorates even further, press SYNC again to cancel the synchronous detection mode. “LOCK” in the display disappears.

• The synchronous detection may be cancelled when the Main/radio batteries become weak.

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SYNC

1 Turn on the radio. 2 Tune in to the desired broadcast station.

Refer to pages 8 and 14–18.

3 Press SYNC to select SYNC U or SYNC L to obtain

optimum AM reception.

Each time SYNC is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

(Normal mode) n SYNC U n SYNC L.

“LOCK” appears in the display when the synchronous detection mode is operating.

TUNE

SYNC U

LOCK

PAGE

1 2

kHz

FWD

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Changing the MW channel step for use in foreign countries

The channel step differs depending on the area to match the frequency allocation system of the country. Change the MW channel step as necessary.

North and South American countries: 10 kHz

Japan, Europe, and other countries: 9 kHz

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Radio

Notes

• When you have entered the wrong MW channel step in step 3, press DIRECT to cancel the current entry and enter the correct value.

•“TRY AGAIN!” flashes when the MW channel step entered is invalid (i.e., not 9 or 1 and 0). Repeat from step 2 again.

• Complete each button operation in steps 2 to 4 within 10 seconds. If the clock display returns, repeat from step 2 again.

DIRECT

EXE

1 Turn off the radio. 2 Press DIRECT.

kHz

FWD

3 Press the numeric buttons (1, 9 and 0) to enter the

desired MW channel step (9 or 1 and 0).

4 Press EXE.

The MW channel step flashes for about 3 seconds and then the clock display returns.

kHz

FWD

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Connecting an external antenna for optimum reception

Tips

• When extending the

cord and case of the supplied SW compact antenna outside the window, make sure that doing so will not pose any threat or danger to you and others. In addition, make sure to secure firmly so as not to drop the SW compact antenna.

• After using the SW

compact antenna, turn the reel in the direction of the arrow to wind up the cord.

Using the supplied SW antenna

Under normal conditions, the telescopic antenna is sufficient for optimal SW reception. However, the use of the supplied SW antenna is recommended if the reception is poor when listening to the radio inside a building due to concrete and metal obstructions.

For the compact antenna (AN-71) supplied with ICF-SW1000T

Cord

Coupler

1 Fully pull out the cord from the case. 2 Attach the coupler to the telescopic antenna. 3 If the window can be opened, gently extend the cord

with the case outside the window after making sure that doing so will not pose any danger.

If the window cannot be opened, fully extend the

cord along the frame of the window.

For the active antenna (AN-LP1) supplied with ICF-SW1000TS

Before operating the unit, please read the instructions manual for AN-LP1.

1 Case

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Notes

• Connect the recommended antennas only to the AM EXT ANT jack of the unit. The AM EXT ANT jack supplies a 3 V DC power output to the recommended antennas. Failure to use the recommended antennas where applicable may lead to the malfunction of the unit.

• Keep the unit and antenna away from fluorescent lights, televisions, and computers which may generate noise.

• When receiving MW or LW broadcasts without using the external MW/LW antenna, make sure to disconnect the SW external antenna where applicable. If not, the built-in ferrite bar antenna will not operate and MW/LW broadcast will not be received successfully.

• Retract the telescopic antenna when using an external antenna.

• Set up the external antenna as far away from the street as possible.

• For more details on the external antenna, refer to its Operating Instructions manual.

Using the wide range antenna (not supplied)

Use the wide range antenna AN-1 or AN-102 (not supplied) to improve SW, MW and LW receptions as necessary. Wide range antenna usage will differ for SW and MW/LW receptions as described below.

For SW reception

Use the connection cord supplied with the AN-1 or AN-102 to connect between the OUTPUT jack of the antenna controller and the AM EXT ANT jack of this unit.

For MW/LW reception 1 Use the connection cord and antenna coupler

supplied with the AN-1 or AN-102 to connect between the OUTPUT jack of the antenna controller and the INPUT jack of the antenna coupler.

2 Position the antenna coupler near the unit where

MW/LW reception is optimal. Retract the telescopic antenna.

When AN-1 is used.

to AM EXT ANT (SW)

Antenna coupler

to INPUT (MW/LW)

AN-1

to output

Antenna controller AN-1

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Notes

• Connect the

recommended active antenna only to the AM EXT ANT jack of the unit. The AM EXT ANT jack supplies a 3 V DC power output to the recommended active antenna. Failure to use the recommended active antenna where applicable may lead to the malfunction of the unit.

• Keep the unit and

active antenna away from fluorescent lights, televisions, and computers which may generate noise.

Using the active antenna AN-100A (not supplied) (not available in the U.S. and Canada)

When using the active antenna, retract the telescopic antenna.

1 Set SENS to DX. 2 Pull out the output cable from the active antenna

and plug it into the AM EXT ANT jack of this unit.

3 Gently pull out the telescopic antenna of the active

antenna to its full length. When listening to a radio indoors, place the unit

and the active antenna near a window for optimum reception.

4 Set AM BPF FREQ of the active antenna to WIDE.

When the reception is distorted and unsatisfactory, set it to a suitable frequency range for optimum reception.

5 Press RADIO POWER ON/OFF to turn on the

radio and tune in to the desired broadcast station.

For optimum reception place the unit and active antenna near a window. However, it is also possible to place the unit and active antenna on the floor.

After using the active antenna AN-100A 1 Retract and collapse the telescopic antenna of the

active antenna.

2 Turn the reel in the direction of the arrow to wind

up the output cable.

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Fix the telescopic antenna with the supplied suction cup.

Suction cup

Cassette

Recording with a microphone

Use the supplied microphone to record a meeting, or simply enjoy recording with the microphone.

Use Type I (normal) cassettes only for recording.

REC

1 Insert a cassette.

Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the cassette holder.

Before inserting a cassette, make sure that the cassette tab is not broken off.

A cassette with a broken tab cannot be recorded.

2 Select whether you wish to record one side or both

sides of the cassette.

Notes

• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, turn down the volume or move the microphone away from the headphones.

• Keep the microphone away from fluorescent lights and electrical cords which may generate noise while recording.

To record one side D: Press FF while pressing p. To record both sides Å: Press REW while pressing p.

3 Make sure that the cassette is inserted with the side

you wish to record facing the cassette holder.

Press œ while pressing p to display “FWD ·”.

4 Connect the supplied microphone to the MIC jack

of the unit.

5 Start recording.

To stop recording

Press p.

FF REW

Cassette

Microphone

to MIC

Tip

There is no speaker output when recording with the microphone. To monitor the sound being recorded, plug the stereo headphones.

To record the side facing the unit (reverse side)

Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the unit (reverse side). Press œ while pressing p to display “ª REV”.

Recording stops on the side facing the unit regardless of whether one side or both sides is selected.

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Tips

• When the supplied

microphone is connected, power is supplied from the unit.

The supplied microphone is a plug-in-power type and should be connected to MIC jacks of cassette recorders that are compatible with the plugin-power type only.

• To prevent accidental

operations of the buttons, use the hold function (see page 32).

Using the supplied microphone

The clip of the supplied microphone can be swiveled in the desired direction and fastened for your convenience.

Notes on recording

Recording level

The recording level is fixed. Adjusting VOLUME and TONE does not affect the sound to be recorded.

Recording with the supplied microphone

• Before inserting a cassette, make sure that the cassette tab is not broken off. A cassette with a broken tab cannot be recorded to prevent accidental recording of your important cassette. If you wish to use the cassette for recording again, cover the opening of the broken tab with adhesive tape.

• Operate REC approximately 2 seconds prior to the point you wish to begin recording. If not, the leading segment may not be recorded.

• Switching the recording side is not possible when œ is pressed during recording.

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Cassette

Timer

To wake up to the desired broadcast

—Standby function

The standby function enables you to turn on the radio and tune in to your favorite broadcast station at the desired time. The standby function features a dual alarm so that you can enter two different preset times. Before using the standby function, make sure that the clock is set correctly (see page 7).

1 Tune in to the desired broadcast station you wish

to preset.

2 Adjust VOLUME as necessary. 3 Press a or b of

STANDBY MEMORY while pressing ENTER.

The broadcast station is assigned to the selected button.

4 Turn off the radio.

Note

Make sure that the radio is turned off before setting the desired standby time. You cannot set the standby time when the radio or cassette is operating.

5 Press HOUR or MIN

repeatedly while pressing either a or b of STANDBY MEMORY (which you pressed in step 3) to set the desired standby time for the radio to turn on.

RADIO

POWER

ON/OFF

SLEEP

STANDBY

ON/OFF

MODE

STANDBY

MEMORY

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TIME SET ENTER

TUNE

HOUR • MIN

STANDBY SLEEP

PRESET PAGE

MHz

FWD

Display the desired standby time for the radio to turn on.

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Tip

To temporarily cancel the standby function, slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to display “H” while the radio is turned off. When “H” in the display disappears, the standby function is operational (see page

32).

Notes

• When you set STANDBY a and STANDBY b, and the preset standby time arrives while the other standby function is operating, the most recent standby function will have priority over the other and receive the appropriate broadcast.

• Once you preset the desired standby time, the radio turns on at the preset time everyday.

• When the preset standby time arrives while the radio or cassette is operated, the standby function will have priority over the current operation and receive the appropriate broadcast automatically. If you set STANDBY a and STANDBY b to an identical preset time, only STANDBY a operates.

6 Press SLEEP repeatedly while pressing either a

or b of STANDBY MEMORY (which you pressed in step 3) to set the desired duration for the operation of the radio.

Each time SLEEP is pressed, the display changes in the following order: 60 (minutes) n 50 n 40 n 30 n 20 n 10 n 90 n 80 n 70

STANDBY SLEEP

FWD

Display the desired duration for the operation of the radio.

The clock display returns when a or b is released.

7 Press STANDBY ON/OFF repeatedly to display

“STANDBY a” or “STANDBY b” (which you selected in step 3).

Each time STANDBY ON/OFF is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

STANDBY a n STANDBY b n STANDBY a b n (None)

8 Set MODE to RADIO.

When the preset standby time arrives, the preset broadcast station is received. After the preset duration for the operation of the radio has elapsed, the radio turns off.

To check the preset standby time

Press a or b of STANDBY MEMORY. The preset standby time and preset duration for the operation of the radio are displayed while the button is pressed.

To change the preset standby time

Repeat steps 5 through 7 to change the existing preset standby time.

To cancel the standby function

Press STANDBY ON/OFF repeatedly so that “STANDBY” in the display disappears.

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To fall asleep while listening to the desired broadcast—Sleep timer

You can turn off the radio automatically after a specified number of minutes (10–90 minutes) with the sleep timer function.

Tip

The previously tuned broadcast station is received when SLEEP is pressed to turn on the radio.

Note

Repeat from step 1 again if the sleep timer begins before you have set the desired duration. The sleep timer begins automatically after about 5 seconds when SLEEP is released.

Note

When the sleep timer is activated while recording the radio, the recording will stop and the power will turn off.

1 Press SLEEP.

The radio turns on. “SLEEP” flashes and the duration for the operation of the sleep timer (60 minutes) appears in the display.

2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to display the desired

duration for the operation of the sleep timer.

Each time SLEEP is pressed, the display changes in the following order: 60 (minutes) n 50 n 40 n 30 n 20 n 10 n 90 n 80 n 70

Sleep timer begins after “SLEEP” stops flashing and remains in the display, and the duration for the operation of the sleep timer disappears.

3 Tune in to the desired broadcast station.

The radio turns off automatically after the selected duration for the operation of the sleep timer elapses.

To change the preset duration for the operation of the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly to display the desired duration for the operation of the sleep timer.

To turn off the radio before the preset duration has elapsed

Press RADIO POWER ON/OFF.

RADIO

POWER

ON/OFF

SLEEP

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TUNE

Timer

SLEEP

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To record the desired broadcast with the

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—Timer recording

The timer recording function enables you to turn on the radio and tune in to your favorite broadcast station at the desired time for recording. Use the timer recording function when you wish to record a broadcast while away or unattended. Before using the timer recording function, make sure that the clock is set correctly (see page 7).

1 Insert a cassette.

Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the cassette holder.

2 Tune in to the desired broadcast station you wish

to record.

Adjusting VOLUME and TONE does not affect the sound to be recorded.

3 Press a or b of

STANDBY MEMORY while pressing ENTER.

The broadcast station is assigned to the selected

Note

Make sure that the radio is turned off before setting the desired standby time. You cannot set the standby time when the radio or cassette is operating.

button.

4 Turn off the radio. 5 Press HOUR or MIN

repeatedly while pressing either a or b of STANDBY MEMORY (which you pressed in step 3) to set the desired standby time for the radio to turn on for recording.

RADIO

POWER

ON/OFF

SLEEP

STANDBY

ON/OFF

MODE

STANDBY MEMORY

TIME SET ENTER

TUNE

Display the desired standby time for the radio to turn on for recording.

HOUR • MIN

PRESET

MHz

FWD

STANDBY SLEEP

FWD

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