Sony Shower Mate ICF-S79 User manual

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Operating Instructions
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For Customers in the U.S.
You are cautioned that any changes or
Modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void vour authority to operate
this equipment.
Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing a Sony radio! It will
give you many hours of reliable service and
listening pleasure.
Before operating the radio, please read these
instructions thoroughly and retain them for
future reference.
These instructions cover these models:
ICF-S79, ICF-S79L and ICF-S79V.
Their differences are shown below.
Model Number Band
ICF-S79 FM/AM
ICF-S79L FM/MW/LW
ICF-S79V TV/WEATHER/FM/AM
Features
¢ Splash resistant; you can listen to the radio
while taking a shower.
¢ 90 minute Countdown Timer with 5 timer
presets.
¢ AUTO OFF function automatically turns off
the radio after a preset duration.
¢ PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Synthesized Tuner.
5 memory presets buttons to preset your
favorite stations for easy tuning.
Installing the
Batteries (See Fig. EY)
Wipe all water droplets from the radio. Then,
open the lid at the rear of the radio.
Install three R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied)
with correct polarity and close the lid until it
clicks.
Battery Life
Using Sony R14 (size C) batteries (Approx. hours)
AM(MW)/LW FM ~~ TV/WEATHER
ICF-S79 110 30.
ICF-S79L___110 80. —
ICF-S79V__110 80 65
Replacing the Batteries
« When the batteries become weak, the sound
becomes weak and distorted and “C3” flashes.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
When the batteries are completely exhausted,
the radio and the timer will turn off and “QO” |
is displayed.
* Before replacing the batteries, make sure that
the radio is turned off.
* After replacing the batteries,-.press RADIO ON -
and “Ci” will disappear.
© Replace the batteries within a minute.
Otherwise, the memories for the clock and the
preset stations will be erased and “AM 12:00”
or “0:00” will flash in the display the next time
the batteries are installed.
¢ To preserve clock and memory settings, keep
unexhausted batteries in the radio even when
you are not going to use the unit for a long
time. Replace the batteries with new ones in
about a year, since battery power is consumed
even in this condition.

Notes on the batteries
¢ Do not charge the dry batteries.
* Do not carry the 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.
* Do not leave exhausted batteries in the radio
when you are not going to use the unit for a
long time. Remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Setting the Clock
“AM 12:00” or “0:00” will flash in the display
when the batteries are installed for the first time.
The clock can be adjusted whether or not the
radio is on.
1 To stop flashing of the display,press
CLOCK.
2 While holding down CLOCK, press
TIME ADJUST + or - until the correct
time appears in the display.
When you release CLOCK, ”:” starts to flash
and the clock begins to operate.
¢ The clock system varies depending on the
model you own.
12-hour system: “AM 12:00” = midnight, “PM
12:00” = noon.
24-hour system: “0:00” = midnight, “12:00” =
noon.
¢ To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing
the + or = button while holding down CLOCK.
© To set the current time from zero seconds, at
step 2, release CLOCK with the time signal.

Operating the Radio
Manual Tuning
1 Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
The band and frequency will appear in the
display for a few seconds. Then the current
time indication will return to the display.
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select the
desired band.
There are two bands for FM (FM1 and
FM2); you may listen to either band.
3 Tune in toa station by pressing TUNE/
TIMER ADJUST + or -.
4 Adjust the volume using VOL.
¢ To turn off the radio, press OFF.
« To improve radio reception
TV/WEATHER/FM (See Fig [@]): Tie the FM
wire antenna to the suction cup. Extend
and adjust the antenna. Secure the suction
cup on the wall where you get optimum
reception.
AM(MW)/LW: Rotate the unit horizontally for
optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna
is built in to the unit.
To listen to the WEATHER band
(North and South American model only)
1 Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2 Press WEATHER to switch to the
WEATHER band.
"WEATHER' will appear in the display.
Weather band channels 1 to 5 are preset
under PRESET TUNING buttons 1 to 5.
Choose the broadcast with the best
reception.
To switch back to the previous band, press
BAND.
Preset Tuning
You can preset up to 5 stations for each band; 10
stations for FM (5 stations in FM1, 5 stations in
FM2) and 5 stations for MW and/or LW.
Presetting a Station
Example: To set AM 1260 kHz to memory preset
button 2.
1 Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2 Tune in to AM 1260 kHz (See “Manual
Tuning”).
3 Hold down the desired PRESET
TUNING/PRESET TIMER button (in
this case, 2) until you hear two short
beeps.
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The frequency will appear for a few
seconds and then the display will return to
the current time. .
* To change the preset station, preset a new
station to the button of your choice. The
previous station will be overwritten by the
new one.
Tuning in to a Preset Station
1 Press RADIO ON.
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select the
desired band.
3 Press a PRESET TUNING/PRESET
TIMER button of vour choice.
4 Adjust the volume using VOL.
After a few seconds, the display will
return to the current ime but the preset
tuning number indication will remain.

Using the
Countdown Timer
The buzzer alarm will go off when the count-
down time has elapsed. Use the timer as a
reminder.
The buzzer alarm is operable whether or not the
radio is on.
The countdown time can be set at 1 minute
intervals between 1 to 90 minutes.
1 Press TIMER*SET/ON/OFF.
“0” and “ @}” will appear in the display.
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2 While “¢:” is in the display, press
TUNE/TIMER ADJUST + or - until the
desired countdown time appears in the
display.
3 Press TIMER*SET/ON/OFF.
You will hear two short beeps and "3"
starts to flash; the timer is set.
When the countdown time has elapsed, the
buzzer will go off and the display will
flash.
To stop the buzzer, press TIMER®SET/ON/
OFF. The buzzer wil} beep for 60 minutes if it
is not turned off.
* ¢ While the timer is counting down, the display
shows the remaining time. To display the
current time, press CLOCK. To check the
station you are listening to, press TUNE/
TIMER ADJUST + or - lightly. The band and
frequency will appear for a few seconds.
¢ To cancel the timer during the countdown,
press TIMER*SET/ON/OFF.
The countdown timer will be canceled and the
current time will appear in the display.
Using the PRESET TIMER
buttons
You can use the countdown timer with the |
PRESET TIMER buttons.
1 Press TIMER*SET/ON/OFF.
2 Press the desired PRESET TUNING/
PRESET TIMER button.
“@:", the countdown time and the preset
button number will appear in the display.
The default countdown time for the PRESET
TIMER buttons 1 to 5 are 3 minutes, 10
minutes, 20 minutes, 40 minutes and 60
minutes respectively.
3 Press TIMER*SET/ON/OFF again.
You will hear two short beeps and “@:"
starts to flash.
When the countdown time has elapsed, the
buzzer will go off and the display will
flash.

Presetting
a
countdown
time
You can also assign a countdown time of your
choice to each of the five preset buttons.
1 Set the timer (See steps 1 and 2 of
“Using the Countdown Timer”).
2 Hold down the desired PRESET
TUNING/PRESET TIMER button until
you hear two short beeps.
The countdown time has been stored as
displayed.
*
When
you
assign
a
countdown
time
toa
preset
button,
the
default
countdown
time
assigned
to
the
button
will
be
overwritten
by
the
new
one.
However,
the
preset
countdown
time
will
return
to
the
default
setting
when
the
batteries
are
reset.
To check the station you are listening to,
press TUNE/TIMER ADJUST + or - lightly.
The
band
and
frequency
will
appear
for
a
few
seconds.
Other Features
AUTO OFF function
The AUTO OFF function will turn off the radio
after a preset duration of time.
1 Press RADIO ON/AUTO OFF.
The radio turns on with the first push. With
every push, the AUTO OFF time changes as
follows.
OFF
—+
frequency
display
—>
60
(min)
10
20+
30
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The radio will play for the AUTO OFF time
you have set, then shut off.
¢ To turn off the radio before the AUTO OFF
time has elapsed, press OFF.
Using the Strap (See Fig.
BP)
(North
and
South
American
model
only)
Use
the
strap
as
shown
in
the
illustration.
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The
strap
is
only
for
hanging
the
radio;
do
not
use
the
strap
to
carry
it

Precautions
Operate the unit only on 4.5 V DC with three
R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied).
The nameplate indicating voltage, etc., is
located at the bottom of the unit.
Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
source such as a radiator or airduct, or ina
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
Should any liquid or solid object fall into the
unit, remove batteries from the unit and have
it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it further.
When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with
a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or
chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.
DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER
This product is not designed to be immersed in
water or to come in continuous contact with
water. :
* Open the battery compartment lid with dry
hands where water cannot fall into the unit.
Do not use the unit in water.
Avoid leaving the unit for a long time ina
damp place such as a bathroom.
Do not expose the unit to water that is warmer
than 70°C (158°F) for a long time.
When the unit gets wet or if you accidentally
drop the unit into the water, wipe it with a
soft cloth.
Do not touch the unit with hands wet with
soapsuds.
If you have any questions, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
Frequency range:
Model for North and South America
Band \CF-S79V Channel step
FM 87.5-108MHz 0.1 MHz
AM 530-1,710kHz 10kHz
TV 2-13ch _
WEATHER _1-5ch =
Model for other countries
Band ICF-S79 ICF-S79L Channel Step
FM 875-108MHz 87.5-108MHz 9.05 MHz*
AM(MW) 531-1,602kHz 531~1,602kHz 9 kHz
LW = 153-279kHz 9 kHz
* The frequency display is raised or lowered by steps of
0.1 MHz. For example, both 88.00 MHz and 88.05 MHz
will be displayed as “88.0 MHz.”
Time display:
Model for North and South America: 12-hour
system
Model for other countries: 24-hour system
Speaker:
7.7 em (3 '/s inches), 8 ohms
Power output:
220 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements: :
4.5 V DC, three size C (R14) batteries
Dimensions: Approx. 143.5 x 139 x 67 mm
(w/h/d) (Approx. 53/4x51/2x 24/4
inches) incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass: Approx. 523 g (1Ib 202) incl. batteries
Supplied accessories: Suction cup (1), Strap (1)*
*North and South American model only
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.