Sony ICF-SW30 User manual

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ONY
3-757-182-11(4)
FM
Stereo/SW/MW
PLL
Synthesized
Receiver
ICF-SW30
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Manual de instrugées
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English
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WARNING
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To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
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Reter
servicing
to
qualified
personnel
only.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manuat could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
INFORMATION-—For the Customers in U.S.A.
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.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the
rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. ICF-SW30_ Serial No.
Before You Begin
Thank you tor choosing the Sony world band
receiver! The world band receiver will give you
many hours of reliable service and listening
pleasure.
Before operating the world band receiver, please
read these instructions thoroughly and retain them
for future reference.
Features
FM stereo/SW/MW portable receiver with
worldwide band coverage
Quartz controlled PLL (Phase Locked Loop)
synthesizer system using a microcomputer for
easy pinpoint tuning
Worldtime clock for international use
Memory preset for up to 5 stations on each
band
Scan tuning
Alarm function to turn the radio on at the preset
time
Sleep timer
FM stereo reception through stereo earphones

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Installing Batteries
To keep good time and preset stations, your
receiver needs three R6 (size AA) batteries (not
supplied). Before setting the time and preset
stations on your receiver, open the lid at the rear
of the unit. install the batteries with correct polarity
and then close the lid. After installing the
batteries, “0:00” flashes. To stop flashing. press
ENTER/TIME.
Knowing When To Repiace the Batteries
While you are listening to the radio, check the
battery condition by pressing BATT/DST. The
unit displays one of four indications depending on
the power remaining in the batteries.
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When the batteries become weak, the sound
becomes weak or distorted. When the batteries
are completely exhausted, the power is turned
off and“ ao 0 "in the display flashes.
When the power is turned on with the indication
flashing, the power will be turned off right away.
When “ 00 0 " Starts flashing, replace all the
batteries with new ones.
After the batteries are replaced, press ON/OFF
to erase the flashing indication.
Replace the batteries within about one minute
after removing the batteries. If you do not
replace them within one minute, the preset
stations may be erased, the clock setting may
be cleared and “0:00" flashes in the display.
For battery life, see “Specifications”.
When the batteries are removed for a long time,
preset stations will be erased and the clock
setting will be cleared. In this case, store
stations and set the clock again.
Using on Other Power
Sources
The internal 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 wail outlet.
Car Battery
For use ona 12 V car battery, connect the Sony
DCC-E145t car battery cord (not supplied) to the
DC IN 4.5 V jack.
+ When the AC power adaptor is not used, be
sure to unplug it from both the DC IN 4.5 V jack
and the wail outlet.
+ The batteries should be inserted for backup
even when the unit is operated on AC power
adaptor or car battery cord.
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. F
Polarity of the plug
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made
following checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Sound is not heard at all.
+ VOL is turned down completely.
+ The stereo earphones are plugged in.
+ Incorrect polarity of batteries.
Radio disconnects even if you press ON/OFF or
sound fades away right away.
+ Weak batteries.
Noise or unclear sound
+ Weak batteries.
+ Tuning or antenna adjustment is not correct.
+ Weak signal. + When using in a vehicle or ina
building, listen near a window.
+ FM/SW SENS is set to LOCAL. — Set to DX

Stations cannot be stored.
- Pressing the preset button while pressing
ENTER/TIME.
The preset station cannot be received during
preset tuning.
* VOL is turned down completely.
+ Wrong band is selected.
+ Storing wrong frequency. — Check the
frequency in the display.
No key input is acceptable.
* KEY Om PROTECT has been pressed.
Press KEY Om PROTECT again and erase
“On”.
+ POWER/LOCK is set to LOCK.
Display is dim.
+ The unit is being used in extremely high or low
temperature, or in a place subject to excessive
moisture.
Precautions
* Operate the unit only on the power sources
specified in “Specifications”.
The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
etc., is located on the rear of the unit.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
Use the unit within a temperature range of 0 °C
to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Ifit 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 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.
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 anything fall into the unit, unplug the
unit, and have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it 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 damage from the magnet.
To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution.
In vehicles or in building, radio reception may be
difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window.
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Battery Warning
When the unit will be left unplugged for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid undue battery
discharge and damage to the unit from battery
leakage.
It you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications
Circuit system:
SW: Dual conversion superheterodyne
MW/FM: Single conversion superheterodyne
Frequency range:
Band [Meter | Frequency Channel
band step
MW 531-1710 kH2* 1 9 kHz
530-1710 kHz* 1 10 kHz
531~1602 kHz* 2 9 kHz
530-1610 kHz*2 10 kHz
SW 175m | 3700-4200 kHz* 1
3850-4200 kHz*2 1 kHz
60m | 4650-5150 kHz (Manual
49m | 5800-6300 kHz tuning)
41m | 6950-7450 kHz
3tm_ | 9375-10000 kHz
25m | 11525-12150 kHz
21m | 13375-14000 kHz 5 kHz
19m | 14975-15600 kHz (Scan
16m | 17475-18100 kHz tuning)
13m | 21320-21950 kHz
FM 87.50—108.00 MHz*3 | 0.05MHz
76.00—108.00 MHz*4
*1 Countries except for Italy and Saudi Arabia
*2 Italy and Saudi Arabia
*3 Germany, Austria, Scandinavian countries,
Italy and Saudi Arabia
* 4 Countries except for *3
Intermediate frequency:
FM: 10.7 MHz, MW: 450 kHz
Speaker: Approx. 6.6 cm (2 1/8 inches)
Power output: 240 mW (at 10 % harmonic
distortion)
Output: Earphones jack (stereo minijack)
Power requirements: 4.5 V DC, three R6 (size
AA) 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
Battery life: Approx. 13 hours of listening for 4
hours a day at a normal volume using
Sony batteries SUM-3(NS)
Dimensions:
Approx.
169
x
111
x
35
mm
(w/h/d)
(Approx. 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 17/16 inches)
not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass: Approx. 448 g (15.8 02) incl.
batteries.
Accessories supplied: Short wave guide ( 1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Optional Accessories:
AC power adaptor AC-E45M
AC-E45HG (North America only)
Car battery cord DCC-E145L
Note
This
appliance
conforms
with
EEC
Directive
87/
308
EEC
regarding
interference
suppression.
Your
dealer
may
not
handie
some
of
the
above
listed
optional
accessories.
Please
ask
the
dealer
for
detailed
information
about
the
optional
accessories
available
in
your
country.

Setting the Clock
Set the time when the radio is turned off.
LOCAL time means the time in your area and
WORLD time means the time in a certain place in
the world. Refer to the map located at the rear of
the unit. They can be switched between each
other by pressing LOCAL/WORLD.
The clock operates in 24-hour system.
“0:00"= midnight
“12:00"= noon
Setting LOCAL Time
When installing batteries for the first time, the
display will flash “0:00" and indicate “LOCAL”.
1. Set POWER/LOCK to POWER.
Make sure that ON/OFF is set to OFF.
POWER
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—_
LOCK
. Press LOCAL/WORLD to make the
display show “LOCAL”.
While holding down ENTER/TIME,
press either + or — under TUNE/TIME
SET till the correct time appears in the
display. When you release ENTER/
TIME, the clock begins to operate and
“” flashes.
+ The current time displays even when POWER/
LOCK is set to LOCK.
+ To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing
the + or — button while holding down ENTER/
TIME.
Setting WORLD Time
1. Set POWER/LOCK to POWER.
Make sure that ON/OFF is set to OFF.
2. Press LOCAL/WORLD to make the
display show “WORLD”.
3. While holding down ENTER/TIME,
press either + or — under TUNE/TIME
SET till the correct time appears in the
display.
WORLD time changes only in hours.
For Areas Where Daylight Saving Time
is Used
When setting the clock during this period, press
BATT/DST after the step 1. “ #€ " appears in the
display. When daylight saving time finishes,
press BATT/DST. Current time indication
changes automatically.
If you have previously set the clock when it is not
in the period of daylight saving time, press BATT/
DST at the beginning of this period.
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off.
» You can set daylight saving time for LOCAL
time and WORLD time respectively.

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Operating
the
Radio
Manual Tuning
1.
Set
POWER/LOCK
to
POWER.
—
LOCK
2.
Press
ON/OFF
to
turn
on
the
radio.
3.
Turn
VOL
(volume)
a
little
to
get
sound.
4.
Press
BAND
to
select
the
band.
Each
push
changes
the
display
as
follows.
(The
last
frequency
selected
in
each
band
appears.)
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5.
For
SW,
while
holding
down
SW
BAND
SELECT/ALARM
,
press
either
+
or—
under
TUNE/TIME
SET
to
select
the
meter
band.
6.
Tune
ina
station
by
pressing
either
+
or
—
under
TUNE/TIME
SET.
7. Adjust VOL.
+
To
turn
off
the
radio,
press
ON/OFF.
+
When
you
listen
to
the
news,
set
TONE
to
NEWS.
The
human
voice
will
be
heard
more
clearly.
When
you
listen
to
music,
set
it
to
MUSIC.
To
enjoy
FM
stereo,
connect
stereo
earphones
(not
supplied)
to
9
(earphones
jack).
To
prevent
accidental
change
of
the
receiving
station,
press
KEY
On
PROTECT.
“
On
"is
displayed,
indicating
that
ail
the
functions
of
the
buttons
are
locked.
You
can
adjust
TONE,
VOL
and
FM/SW
SENS
even
if
“
Om’
is
displayed.
To
release
the
key
protection,
press
KEY
On
PROTECT
again.
Changing
the
MW
Channel
Step
Change
the
channel
step
when
you
use
the
radio
where
the
frequency
allocation
system
is
based
on
the
other
MW
channel
step.
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Area
MW
channel!
step
a
North
and
South
American
countries
10
kHz
Other
countries
9
kHz
1.
Set
POWER/LOCK
to
LOCK.
2.
Remove
the
batteries
from
the
unit.
3.
Change
the
position
of
the
MW
CH
STEP
selector
in
the
battery
compartment
with
a
ball-point
pen
or
other
pointed
object.
install
the
batteries
and
set
POWER/
LOCK
to
POWER.
4
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The
MW
channel
step
cannot
be
changed
with
step
3
only.
Follow
steps
from
1
to
4
completely.
Note on RESET
There
is
the
RESET
button
in
the
battery
compartment.
When
this
button
is
pressed,
all
the
stored
memories
are
cleared
and
the
clock
is
reset.

Scan Tuning
Use scan tuning to automatically scan the stations
in the frequency range of a broadcast band.
1. Set POWER/LOCK to POWER.
2. Press ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
3. Press BAND to select the band.
For SW, while holding down SW BAND
SELECT/ALARM, press either + or —
under TUNE/TIME SET to select the
meter band.
4. Press SCAN/STANDBY.
Scan tuning will begin within the
frequency range of the table on
“Specifications”, and stop automatically
for about two seconds when a station is
received.
5. When your desired station is tuned in,
press SCAN/STANDBY again.
Until you press SCAN/STANDBY, scan
tuning will continue.
6. Tune the station more precisely with
either + or — under TUNE/TIME SET, if
necessary.
7. Adjust VOL.
* Set FM/SW SENS to DX normally. When the
scan stops so often, set it to LOCAL.

Preset Tuning
You can preset up to 5 stations in each band with
the preset buttons 1 to $
Presetting the Stations
1. Tune in the desired station by manual or
scan tuning.
2. While holding down ENTER/TIME,
press the desired preset button.
The preset number appears in the
display and the station is preset.
To change the preset station. install a new
station's frequency in the number for which you
wish to change stations. The previous
frequency is canceled.
Tuning in a Preset Station
1. Set POWER/LOCK to POWER.
2. Press ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
3. Press BAND to select the desired band.
4. Press the preset number button of the
station.
5. Adjust VOL.
To improve reception
FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust
the length, direction and angle for the best
reception.
SW: Pull out the telescopic antenna to its full
length and set it vertically.
MW: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the
unit.
Note
Reception of 4900 and 9800 kHz may be difficult
because of internal spurious signals generated by
the built-in oscillators.
Setting the Alarm
You can turn on the radio at the preset time. The
buzzer beeps 10 seconds earlier than the preset
time, and at the preset time, the radio turns on
with the frequency tuned before you turn off the
radio last time.
When the power stays on, the radio is turned off
automatically after about 60 minutes.
Before you set the alarm, make sure that tune in a
station, adjust the volume, and turn it off.
1
2
Set POWER/LOCK to POWER.
While holding down SW BAND
SELECT/ALARM, press either + or —
under TUNE/TIME SET till the desired
time appears in the display.
While SW BAND SELECT/ALARM is
held down, the display flashes
“STANDBY”.
Release SW BAND SELECT/ALARM.
The alarm is set and the current time
appears in the display.
Press SCAN/STANDBY to set the
alarm.
“STANDBY” appears in the display.
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The alarm turns itself off automatically after 60
minutes.
When shutting off the alarm before that, press
ON/OFF.
To cancel the alarm, press SCAN/STANDBY.
“STANDBY?” in the display disappears.
To check the preset time, set POWER/LOCK to
POWER and press SW BAND SELECT/
ALARM.
When POWER/LOCK is set to LOCK, the alarm
does not work even it is set.
Radio sound will not be heard if VOL is turned
down completely. Check VOL setting.
When “0:00" is flashing, the alarm function does
not work.
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Note
The alarm function will activate when the current
time indication becomes identical with the alarm
time which has been preset. Make sure that
either “LOCAL” or “WORLD” appears in the
display. If you want to activate the alarm function
at your home (local) time, “LOCAL” should be
displayed. If you want to activate it at a time in
some place in the world, “WORLD” shouid be
displayed. To change the indication, press
LOCAL/WORLD.
Setting the Sleep Timer
Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the sleep
timer.
1. Set POWER/LOCK to POWER.
2. Press SLEEP.
“SLEEP” appears in the display and the
radio turns on. It will go off after 60
minutes.
3. Tune in the desired station, and adjust
VOL.
* To turn off the radio before the preset time,
press ON/OFF.
* To prolong the listening time, press
SLEEP again. The radio will be turned off 60
minutes later.