Sony ICF-SW7600GR - Portable Radio User manual

3-227-586-25 (1)
FM Stereo/SW/MW/LW
PLL Synthesized Receiver
Operating Instructions
Instruzioni per l’uso
Bruksanvisning
Käyttöohjeet
Инструкция по операции
2001 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
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ICF-SW7600GR

Features2GB
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.
•Five types tuning methods to
suit your needs
–Direct tuning for tuning in to a
station by directly specifying
the frequency.
–Manual tuning for adjusting
the frequency little by little
manually.
–Auto scan tuning for searching
stations automatically.
–Preset tuning for storing
stations beforehand and
selecting with a touch of a
button.
–Memory scan tuning for
automatically searching
available stations from stations
stored in a specified page.
•Built-in timer operation
With the 2 built-in timers, you can
tune into the station of your choice
at the time of your choice.
•Sleep timer
The sleep timer will automatically
turn off the radio so that you can
fall asleep listening to the radio
without worry.
You can select the time for the
sleep timer to activate from 60
min., 45 min., 30 min., and 15 min.
•Stereo FM reception
You can enjoy FM broadcasts in
stereo using the optional stereo
headphones.
Features
•Worldwide coverage with FM
stereo/SW/MW/LW reception
Simple and precise tuning with
the quartz controlled PLL (Phase
Locked Loop) synthesizer system.
FM: 76 MHz – 108 MHz
SW: 1 621 kHz – 29 999 kHz
MW: 530 kHz – 1 620 kHz*
LW: 150 kHz – 529 kHz
Refer to the supplied “Wave
Handbook” for more information.
*About channel steps for MW
(medium wave) broadcasts
The MW channel step differs
depending on areas. The channel
step of this unit is factory-set to 9
kHz or 10 kHz. Changing the
settings to be able to listen to the
radio (see page 15).
Area MW
channel step
North and South 10 kHz
American countries
Other countries 9 kHz

3GB Table of Contents
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Table of contents
Introduction
Location of parts and controls .................................... 4
Power sources
Operating on batteries ................................................. 8
Operating on external power sources ..................... 10
Operating on AC power adaptor ................... 10
Setting the clock
Setting the Current Time ........................................... 11
Finding out the time in other areas of the world... 13
Listening to the radio
Changing MW channel step ..................................... 15
Directly entering the frequency — Direct tuning .. 16
To improve reception ...................................... 17
Manually selecting the frequency
— Manual tuning ....................................................... 18
Searching the station automatically
— Auto scan tuning ................................................... 20
Presetting stations — Preset tuning ........................ 22
Searching available stations from presets
— Memory scan tuning ............................................. 24
Receiving SSB and CW transmissions..................... 26
Adjusting for optimum AM reception
— Synchronous detection ......................................... 27
Using the timer
Waking up to the radio or alarm
— Standby function ................................................... 28
Falling asleep listening to the radio
— Sleep timer function .............................................. 31
Other convenient uses
Preventing operation errors — Hold function ....... 32
Recording broadcasts ................................................ 33
Using the supplied SW external antenna ............... 34
Using the optional external antenna ....................... 35
Additional information
Precautions and maintenance .................................. 36
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 38
Specifications .............................................................. 40
Tips on radio waves ................................................... 41

Introduction4GB
1AM EXT ANT (AM
external antenna) jack (35)
2ATT (attenuator) control
(21)
3ATT (attenuator) ON/
OFF switch (21)
4LINE OUT (recording
output) jack (33)
52(headphones) jack (17,
33)
You can enjoy FM stereo
broadcasting by
connecting the optional
stereo headphones to the
unit . When using
headphones, sound from
the speaker will be
muted.
6DC IN 6V !
(external power input)
jack (10)
7LIGHT button
When the display is
difficult to see, press this
button to light up the
display for approximately
10 seconds. Pressing the
button again while the
light is on will turn off the
light. Performing button
operations while the light
is on will extend the
lighting time.
8Display (7)
9Controls (6)
0Speaker
BIntroduction
L ocation of parts and controls
Refer to the pages in the parentheses for details.
Front

5GB Introduction
L
ocation of parts and controls
Rear
qa SSB FINE TUNE control (26)
qs LSB/USB selector (26, 27)
qd AM MODE selector (26, 27)
qf TONE selector (33)
qg VOLUME control
qh Telescopic antenna
Always pull out the base of the antenna before use.
Furthermore, do not use unnecessary force when storing the
antenna. At this time, be sure to push in the base as well.
qj Stand
qk Battery compartment
Base
Pull out

Introduction6GB
Controls
1SLEEP button (31)
2HOLD switch (32)
3DIRECT button (15, 16)
4FM/AM button (16, 18, 20)
5STANDBY MEMORY,
TIMER STANDBY/
STANDBY TIME SET
buttons (28, 30)
6ENTER, LOCAL TIME
SET button (11, 22, 28)
7ERASE, DST (Daylight
Saving Time) button (11,
13, 30)
8AM BAND, WORLD
TIME button (13, 18, 20)
9POWER ON/OFF button
0Number buttons (15, 16,
22, 23, 24)
qa DISPLAY, EXE button
(13, 15, 16)
Press to switch to clock
display while operating
the radio. Press again to
return to the previous
display. If you do not
press the button, the
display will return to the
previous condition in
about 10 seconds.
qs SCAN button (24)
qd PAGE button (22, 24)
qf MANUAL TUNE/SCAN
START/STOP, STANDBY
TIME SET/TIME SET
buttons (11, 13, 18, 20, 28)

7GB Introduction
L
ocation of parts and controls
Display
1TUNE indicator (16, 18)
Appears when a station
is tuned in.
2Battery indicator (9)
3HOLD indicator (32)
Appears when HOLD is
in effect. All buttons will
be inoperative.
4(Daylight Saving
Time) indicator (12)
Appears when the time
display is adjusted to the
Daylight Saving Time.
5Preset number/time
difference display (11, 22,
23)
6SYNCLOCK
(synchronous detection
lock) indicator (27)
Appears when
synchronous detection is
in effect.
7SLEEP indicator (31)
Appears when the sleep
timer is in effect.
8STANDBY ,
STANDBY indicators
(28, 29, 30)
Light up when the
standby timer is set.
9PAGE number display
Appears constantly when
the radio is on.
0Time/frequency display

Power sources8GB
Operating on batteries
To operate the unit on external power sources, see “Operating on AC
power adaptor” (page 10).
1Slide and open the battery compartment lid.
BPower sources
2Insert four R6 (size AA) batteries in the battery
compartment.
Insert with correct polarity as shown.
3Close the battery compartment lid.
When inserting batteries for the first time, “0:00” will flash in the
display. The flashing can be stopped by setting the time.
Note
It takes about 3 seconds for characters to appear in the display after
inserting batteries.
Insert the
#side of
the battery
first.

9GB Power sources
Operating on batteries
Replacing the batteries
The sound will become small and distorted, and “E” will flash
in the display when the batteries become weak.
When the batteries are completely exhausted, “E” will stop
flashing (constant display), the power will turn off and all
buttons will become inoperable. Replace all four batteries with
new ones.
After replacing the batteries and turning on the power again,
“E” will disappear and the unit will become operable.
Note on replacing the batteries
Replace the batteries within 60 seconds while the power is turned off.
Otherwise, the clock setting will be cleared. In this case, set the time
again. Preset stations, the time set by standby function and the time
difference between your local time and the UTC are not erased.
Battery life (JEITA*)
Sony LR6 alkaline (size AA) Sony R6 (size AA)
FM approx. 47 hours approx. 15 hours
SW approx. 34 hours approx. 10 hours
MW/LW approx. 34 hours approx. 10 hours
*Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the
circumstance of the unit.
Notes on dry batteries
Mishandling may result in leakage or damage. Be sure to follow the items
below.
•Insert the batteries with correct polarity.
•Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not mix different types of
batteries.
•Do not try to charge dry batteries, as they cannot be charged.
• Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used for a long time.
•Do not carry the dry 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.
Should any battery leakage occur, wipe the battery compartment
thoroughly before installing new batteries.

Power sources10GB
Operating on external power
sources
The unit can also be operated by connecting the AC power
adaptor to the DC IN 6V (external power input) jack.
Tip
Whenanexternalpowersource is connected,the unit automaticallyswitches
tothe external powersource, regardless ofwhether the batteriesare installed.
Notes
• Keep the batteries installed even when operating on external power sources as
backup for the unit’s microcomputer. Replace the batteries about once a year.
•Turn off the unit when connecting or disconnecting external power
sources. Otherwise, the power may go off and “E” may appear. In
this case, turn on the power again to clear the “E” display.
• When operating the unit on batteries, first disconnect the AC power
adaptor from the wall outlet, then disconnect the AC power adaptor
from the DC IN 6V jack of the unit. The unit will not operate on
batteries as long as the DC IN 6V jack is plugged in.
•Use a commercially-available AC power adaptor*
(rated output voltage/current: 6 V DC/700 mA).
Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
•Depending on the AC power adaptor, noise may
be heard while using the unit. Refer to the
operating instructions of the AC power adaptor.
*The voltage of power supply is different depending on the country.
Please buy an AC power adaptor in the country where the radio is to
be used.
Operating on AC power adaptor
Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 6V jack.
1 Connect the AC power adaptor securely to the DC IN 6V jack.
2Connect the AC power adaptor securely to a wall outlet.
Notes
•Do not bend or twist the power cord forcibly. Do not place heavy
objects on the power cord.
•Always hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord. Do not pull
the cord itself.
•Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and radio when
the unit is not to be used for a long period of time.
Polarity of the plug
1
to DC IN 6V jack
2
to a wall outlet