Sony ICF-2001D - Troubleshooting Guide; General Problems and Solutions; Tuning and Memory Troubleshooting; Timer and Error Indication Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should
any
problem
occur
with
the
set,
make
the
following
simple
tests
to
determine
whether
or
not
servicing
is
required.
If
the
problem
persists
after
you
have
made
these
tests,
consult
the
nearest
Sony
dealer
for
further
information.
No clocki/timer display
®
Incorrect
polarity
of
computer/clock
batteries.
See
page
8.
@Weak computer/clock batteries.
Display is dim.
@ Weak computer/clock batteries.
The
set
is
being
used
in
extremely
high
temperatures
or
ina
place
with
excessive
moisture.
Sound is not heard at all.
@ Weak radio batteries.
@
Incorrect
polarity
of
radio
batteries.
See
pages.
@The
VOLUME
control
is
slid
down
completely.
@The
earphone
is
plugged
in.
Very
weak
or
interrupted
sound,
or
unsatisfactory
reception.
®@ Weak radio batteries.
@
Tuning
or
antenna
adjustment
is
not
correct.
™
Tune
in
precisely
with
the
MANUAL
TUNING
knob.
For
antenna
adjustment,
see
page
11.
@ Weak signal.
™
In
a
vehicle
or
in
a
building,
listen
near
a
window.
=
For
AM
reception,
set
the
AM
RF
GAIN
control
to
MAX
and
the
AM
ATT
selector
to
DX.
| TUNING
A frequency cannot be Input in direct tuning.
@The
next
key
was
not
pressed
within
5
seconds
after
a
key
has
been pressed.
Scanning does not stop.
@\In
SCAN
2
mode,
scanning
resumes
after
a
station
is
received
for
1.5
seconds.
=
Set
to
SCAN
1
mode.
See
page
12.
@ Weak signal.
=™ Adjust the antenna.
=>
For
AM
reception,
set
the
AM
RF
GAIN
control
to
MAX
and
the
AM
ATT
selector
to
DX.
Scanning does not begin.
@A
strong
station
is
being
received.
»
Press
the
SCAN
START/
STOP
key
repeatedly
until
scanning
begins.
@ There are many strong stations.
™
For
AM
reception,
gradually
slide
the
AM
RF
GAIN
control
toward
MIN.
If
it
is
set
to
MAX,
set
the
AM
ATT
selector
to
LOCAL.
A frequency cannot be memorized.
@lIncorrect
memorizing
procedure.
=»
Keeping
the
ENTER
key
pressed,
press
one
of
the
MEMORY
PRESET
keys.
The
memorized
frequency
cannot
be
tuned
in
even
if
the
MEMORY
PRESET
key
is
pressed.
@The
memory
has
been
erased.
m
After
replacing
the
com-
puter/clock
batteries,
be
sure
to
memorize
the
stations
again.
| ICF-2001D/2010
A
required
station
cannot
be
received
during
memory
scanning.
@The
station
is
skipped
as
the
W
mark
is
displayed
with
the
MEMORY
PRESET
key
indication
or
the
band
indication.
™ Erase the 7 mark. See page 15.
@ The station is weak.
= Adjust the antenna.
™
For
an
AM
station,
set
the
AM
RF
GAIN
control
to
MAX
and
the
AM
ATT
selector
to
DX.
[| PROGRAMMABLE TIMER |
The receiver does not turn on at the preset time.
@The POWER switch is not set to TIMER.
@
The
memory
of
the
timer
setting
has
been
erased.
a
After
replac-
ing
the
Gomputer/clock
batteries,
be
sure
to
reset
it.
@The MAIN POWER switch is set to OFF.
@The
timer
operation
time
is
set
to
0.
[ ERROR INDICATIONS |
[E -roar, || (Appears during direct tuning.)
@A
frequency
beyond
the
receivable
range
has
been
input.
@
The
band
of
the
input
frequency
(AIR,
FM
or
AM)
is
selected
incor-
rectly.
Err orc (Appears during programmable timer operation.)
@The
programmable
timer
is
operating and
the
key
or
the
control
you
have
touched
cannot
be
activated.
(Appears when the POWER switch is set to ON or
when the SLEEP key is pressed.)
@The MAIN POWER switch is set to OFF.
®@ Weak radio batteries.
@ Incorrect polarity of radio batteries.
@The
ac
power
adaptor
or
the
car
battery
cord
is
not
connected
securely.
@
Battery
operation
is
attempted
while
an ac
power
adaptor
or
a
car
battery
cord
is
connected
to
the
DC
IN
4.5
V
jack,
but
not
toa
wall
outlet
or
a
cigarette
lighter
socket.
(Appears during memory scanning.)
All
the
memorized
stations
are
skipped.
=
Erase
the
W
mark.
See
page
15.