Sony icf 2010 - Page 9

RADIO POWER SOURCES
CLOCK SETTING
For roceivor oporation, the computer/clock batteries and one of the When the computer/clock batteries are instailed, the clock begins
foliowing three radio power sources are necessary. to operate from 0;00.
RADIO BATTERIES
Battery Installation
Insert three size D batteries (lEC designation R20) with correct
polarity, foilowing illustration [D] on page 3.
• The set cannot be operated on the internal batteries when the ac
power adaptor or car battery cord is connected to the set.
• When the set is not to be used for a long period of time or is to be
operated extensively on other power sources, remove the batteries
to avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion.
Battery life
You can expect Eveready No. 1250 batteries to last for approx. 30
hours for AM/AIR reception and approx. 40 hours for FM reception.
This assumes listening for four hours a day at normal volume.
To check the battery condition
1 Set the MAIN POWER switch and the POWER switch to ON.
2 Keeping the BATTERY CHECK key pressed, monitor the SIGNAL
STRENGTH/BATTERY indicator. If the LEDs do not light up to the
green zone, replace all batteries with new ones.
Good condition
zone
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• When the batteries are exhausted, the sound becomes weak or
distorted.
To set the clock
1 Keeping the PRESENT TIME SET key pressed, turn the MANUAL
TUNING/TIME ADJ knob so the display shows present time.
2 As soon as you hear the time signal on the telephone, radio or
TV, release the PRESENT TIME SET key.
The clock will then begin to operate, showing the precise time of
day.
To change the hour display format
The hour display format of the clock is preset at the factory to
24-hour display. You can change to a 12-hour display as follows:
1 Set the MAIN POWER switch and the POWER switch to ON.
2 Keeping the SHIFT key pressed, press the 12H key.
AM/PM indication
Check the AM/PM indication.
AM 12:00 = midnight PM 12:00 = noon
• To reset to the 24-hour display, keeping the SHIFT key pressed,
press the 24H key.
• Once the computer/clock batteries are removed, the 24-hour
display is automatically selected.
HOUSE CURRENT
Connect the supplied ac power adaptor as in illustration [E] on
page 3.
12 V CAR BATTERY
Connect the Sony DCC-127A car battery cord (optional) as in il¬
lustration [F| on page 4.
• Before connecting, be sure to read the instruction manual for the
car battery cord.
• Reception may be affected by ignition noise while the engine is in
operation.
Notes
• When the ac power adaptor or car battery cord is connected to
the DC IN 4.5 V jack, the internal radio batteries (if present) are
automatically disconnected.
• Use only the recommended power adaptor or car battery cord
manufactured by Sony. Polarity of the plugs of other manufac¬
turers may be different.
Polarity of Sony plug