Sony icf 2010 - Operating Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features . 5
Precautions . 6
Location and function of controls . 6
Computer/clock batteries. 8
Radio power sources . 9
Clock setting. 9
Direct tuning . 1 0
Manual tuning . 11
For improved reception .12
Scan tuning . 1 3
Memory tuning . 1 4
Memory scan tuning. 1 5
Sleep timer operation .16
Programmable timer operation .17
External antenna connection .18
Recording a broadcast . 19
Specifications . 1 9
Troubleshooting guide.20
The MW scanning interval is preset at the factory to 9 kHz. If you
use the receiver where the frequency allocation system is based
on a 10 kHz interval, such as in the U.S.A. and Canada, change
the MW scanning interval following the procedure on page 13.
FEATURES
• An FM/LW/MW/SW portable receiver with worldwide band cover¬
age. The AIR band* can also be received.
• Quartz controlled PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesizer system
using a microcomputer makes pinpoint tuning easy.
• Smooth tuning with rotary manual tuning knob.
• Synchronous detector circuit reduces interference from adjacent
stations (beats) and distortion due to fading in AM reception.
• Choice of direct, manual, scan, memory or memory scan tuning.
• Up to 32 stations can be memorized for instant tuning at the
press of a key. AM mode can also be memorized.
• Programmable timer turns the receiver on and off automatically
up to four times a day.
• Sleep timer turns the receiver off automatically after 60, 30 or 15
minutes.
• Three different radio power sources: internal batteries, house
current or car battery.
• AIR band
The AIR band covers the air traffic controi frequencies. You can monitor avia¬
tion communications between aircraft and airport towers, such as a piiot’s re¬
quest for instructions, a report of his position, and fiiing of his fiight pians.
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