Sony ICF-M350V User manual

SONY 3-755-441-21(1)
TVWEATHER/FM/AM 4 Band PLL
Synthesized Receiver
ICF-M350V
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Sony Corporation ©1992 Printed in Japan

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ALARM button
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KEY
PROTECT
button
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Earphone
jack
Telescopic
antenna
When
the
earphone
is
plugged
in,
CLOCK/ENTER
button
UNE
(tuning)/TIME
+
and
—
buttons
the
sound
on
the
easier
does
Speaker
not
come
out.
POWER button
VOL (volume) control
Handstrap
Display window
PRESET
TUNING
button
BAND/STANDBY
button
DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack

WARNING
To prevent fire or Beck hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
| 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:
—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
¢ A quartz-controlled PLL(Phase Locked Loop)
synthesizer system using a microcomputer for easy
pinpoint tuning.
¢ Up to 5 stations in each band can be preset.
¢ The tuned frequency is digitally displayed to make
searching of the desired station easier.
¢ The radio can be turned on at the preset time.
¢ Weather band provides continuous broadcast of the
latest weather information (directly from National
Weather Service offices).
Note on AM channel step
The AM channel step differs depending on areas. The
AM channel step of this unit is factory-set to 10 kHz to
match the frequency allocation system of the country as
listed. You can change the channel step. (See
“Changing AM Channel Step’.)
AM channel step

Precautions
¢ Operate the unit only on 4.5 V DC.
For battery operation, use three size AA (R6)
batteries.
For AC operation and car battery operation, use
accessories recommended for the unit. Do not use any
other type.
¢ The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is
located on the rear.
¢ Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source
such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or
shock.
Use the unit within a temperature range of 0° C to 40°
C (32°F to 104’F). If it is used in temperatures higher
than this range, numbers may appear on the
frequency which have nothing to do with the frequency
being received. If it is used in temperatures lower than
this range, the numbers displayed may change very
slowly. (These irregularities will disappear and there
will be no damage to the unit when the unit is used in
its recommended temperature range.)
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Should any problem persist after you have made
following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The unit is not turned on.
¢ Weak or incorrect polarity of batteries
© The o~ mark is displayed. Press the KEY PROTECT
button so that the o~ mark will disappear.
¢ The AC power adaptor or the car battery cord is
disconnected.
* Battery operation is attempted while the AC power
adaptor or the car battery cord is connected to the
unit, but not to a wail outlet or cigarette lighter socket.
The front panel buttons do not operate at all.
¢ The o» mark is displayed. Press the KEY PROTECT
button so that the o» mark will disappear.
Disptay is dim, or no indication is displayed.
¢ Weak batteries.
* The unit is being used in extremely high or low
temperatures or in place with excessive moisture.
Sound is not heard at all.
¢ The VOL control is turned down completely.
¢ The earphone is plugged in.
* Incorrect polarity of batteries
Specifications
‘em —-| @7.5-108 MHz
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1AM | 530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz step) {
; + 531-1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)
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Approx. 7.7 cm (3*/s inches) dia.
280 mW (at 10% harmonic
distortion)
Output Earphone jack (minijack)
Power requirements 4.5 V DC
Three size AA (R6) batteries
DC IN 4.5 V jack accepts:
Sony AC-E45M AC power adaptor
(not supplied)
Sony DCC-E145L car battery cord
(not supplied) for use with 12 V
car battery
TV/WEATHER: 12 hours
FM: 15 hours
AM: 21 hours
using Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS)
Approx. 195 x 95 x 32.5 mm (w/h/d)
(7%x3%x1%e inches)
not incl. projecting parts and
controls
Speaker
Power output
Battery life
Dimensions
¢ Should any solid object or liquid fall in to the unit,
remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by
qualified personne! before operating it any further.
¢ Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep
personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-
wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible
damage from the magnet.
¢ When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild detergent solution. Never
use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they
may mar the casing.
If you have any question or problem concerning your
unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory
reception
© Weak batteries
¢ Ina vehicte or in a building, listen near a window.
The station cannot be received in the preset tuning.
¢ The station has not been preset.
¢ The memory of the station has been erased.
Preset the station again.
The radio is not turned on at the preset time.
¢ The current time is not set correctly.
¢ The alarm time is not set correctly.
¢ The VOL control is turned down completely.
Sound is not heard and “coo” flashes in the display
window.
© Weak batteries.
Mass Approx. 440 g (15.5 02) incl.
batteries
Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
Optional Accessories AC power adaptor AC-E45M
Car battery cord DCC-E145L
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information about the optional accessories available in
your country.

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When to replace the batteries
When the batteries become weak, sound becomes weak
or distorted. When the batteries are run down
completely, the power is turned off and “aac” in the
display window flashes. When the power turned on with
the indication flashing, the power will be turned off right
away. When “ooo” starts flashing, replace all the
batteries with new ones. After the batteries are replaced,
tum the power on again to stop the flashing of the
indication.
When replacing the batteries
Replace the batteries within about one minute after
turning off the radio. tf you do not replace them within
one minute, the preset stations may be erased, the clock
setting may be cleared and “AM 12:00” flashes in the
display window.
For battery life, see “Specifications”.
To avoid damage from battery leakage and
corrosion
Remove the batteries when you do not use the unit for a
long time.
When the batteries are removed for a long time
Preset stations will be erased and the clock setting will
be cleared. It this case, store stations and reset the
clock.
How to Use the Stand
The indication of the power remaining in the
battery
When you turn the unit on, the power remaining in the
battery is displayed for about one second and a haff.
The unit displays one of the four indications depending
on the power remaining in the battery.
The intemal batteries are automatically disconnected
when the AC power adaptor or the car battery cord is
connected to the DC IN 4.5 V jack.
House current
Connect the Sony AC-E45M AC power adaptor (not
supplied) to the DC IN 4.5 V jack, and plug it into a wall
outtet.
Car battery
For use on 12 V car battery, connect the Sony DCC-
E1451 car battery cord (not supptied) to the DC IN 4.5 V
jack.
Notes
¢ When operating the unit on the batteries, remove the
AC power adaptor or car battery cord.
¢ The unit cannot be operated on the internal batteries
when the DC power adaptor or car battery cord is
connected
to
the
DC
IN
4.5
V
jack.
.
* The batteries should be inserted for back-up even
when the unit is operated on AC power adaptor or car
battery cord.
¢ When the AC power adaptor is not used, be sure to
unplug it both from the DC IN 4.5 V jack and from a
wall outlet. If the AC power adaptor is connected to the
DC IN 4.5 V jack without connecting to a wall outlet,
the clock will be reset and the preset stations will be
erased.
Note on the AC power adaptor
Use only the recommended car battery cord or AC
power adaptor (not supplied).
Do not use any other car battery cord or AC power
adaptor.
ky » Polarity of the plug

Setting the Clock
Set the clock or display time when the radio is turned off.
When you insert the batteries for the first time,
digits flash in the display window. To stop
flashing, press the CLOCK/ENTER button.
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While pressing the CLOCK/ENTER button, press
the TUNE/TIME + or — button to set the clock to
the current time. Each time the button pressed,
the digits move forward or back by one. When you
keep the button pressed, the digits change rapidly.
When you release the CLOCK/ENTER button,
the clock starts operating, and “:” starts
flashing. If you release the CLOCK/ENTER button
simultaneously with the time signal as it sounds, the
clock starts from zero second.
Changing the AM Channel Step
1 Make sure that the radio is turned off.
2 White pressing the CLOCK/ENTER button ©,
keep pressing the POWER button @ for more
than 5 seconds. The AM channel step has been
changed. If you proceed step 2 again, the channel
step changes again.
Note
If you proceed with the step above, the clock and the
preset
memory
are
erased,
and
“AM
12:00"
flashes.

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to
the
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Press
the
POWER
button
to
turn
the
radio
on.
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.
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ote
1
The
band,
frequency
and
the
preset
number
of
the
To
oe
Reception
=
Dee
loaned
Station
before
the
radio
was
turned
off
appear
in
the
FM/TV/WEATHER:
Extend
the
telescopic
antenna
eceiving
on
soo
.
display
window.
and
adjust
the
length,
direction
and
angle
for
the
best
reception.
2
Turn
the VOL
control
a
little
to
get
sound.
”
e
AM:
Since
the
ferrite
bar
antenna
is
3
Press
the
BAND/STANDBY
button
to
select
the
bult
in,
the
reception
is
affected
band.
by
the
position
of
the
radio.
Each
press
of
the
button
changes
the
band
in
the
Rotate
the
unit
horizontally
for
following
order.
optimum
reception.
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i
eisalanicas
(The
display
window
shows
the
last
frequency
chosen
in
each
band.)
4
Tune
in
a
desired
station
by
pressing
the
TUNE/
TIME
+
or
—
buttons.
5
Adjust
volume.
Press
the
KEY
PROTECT
button.
The
o»
mark
will
be
displayed,
indicating
that
the
front
panel
buttons
cannot
To
turn
the
radio
off
be
activated.
This
prevents
accidental
operation
when
the
unit
is
being
carried.
You
can
adjust
volume
even
if
the
o~
mark
is
displayed.
To
release
this
function,
press
the
KEY
PROTECT
button
again.
When
you
press
the
KEY
PROTECT
button
in
the
standby
mode,
the
standby
mode
will
be
canceled
temporarily
until
the
KEY
PROTECT
function
is
released.
Press the POWER button.

Preset Tuning
You can preset up to five stations in each band (a total
of 20 stations).
PEWS
Stitch
Example: To set AM 1260 kHz in preset button 2.
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Press the POWER button to turn the radio on.
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2 Tune in the AM 1260 kHz (see “Listening to the
Radio (Manual Tuning)”).
3 While keeping the CLOCK/ENTER button
pressed, press the desired PRESET TUNING
button.
The preset number appears in the display window.
Repeat these steps for each station to be preset.
To change the preset station
Preset a new station in the number of which you want to
change the station. The previous station is canceled.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the radio
on.
2 Select the band with the BAND/STANDBY
button.
3 Press the desired PRESET TUNING button.
4 Adjust the volume.
Using the Alarm Function
You can turn the radio on at the preset time. It will be
tuned in the station before the radio was turned off. The
tadio will automatically tum off after about 60 minutes,
unless you turn it off.
Setting the Alun Time
Current time
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Make sure the radio is turned off.
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2 While keeping the ALARM button pressed, set
the time by pressing the TUNE/TIME + or —
button.
While the ALARM button is pressed, the
“STANDBY’ indication is flashing in the display
window.
3 Release the ALARM button.
The alarm time is set. The indication becomes the
current time.
Setting the Alarm
1 Make sure the radio is turned off.
2 Press the BAND/STANDBY button.
The “STANDBY” indication appears in the display
window
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To cancel the alarm function
Press the BAND/STANDBY button. The “STANDBY”
indication disappears.
Note
When “AM 12:00" is flashing, you cannot set the alarm
time nor set the alarm.