Sony ICF-SW12 - Before You Begin; Features; Power Sources; Operating the Radio

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Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sony receiver! {t will
give you many hours of reliable service and listening
pleasure.
Before operating the receiver, please read these
instructions thoroughly and retain them for future
reference.
Features
FM/SW /MW World band receiver for travelers.
« FM/SW 1-9/MW 11 band receiver with high
sensitivity and selectivity
* Band spread system enables you to easily tune in
SW stations
* Built-in alarm
* Summer time adjustment
* Built-in earphone jack
* Snooze function
Power Sources
Installing Batteries (see
Fig. B-®)
1 While pressing the lid, slide it in the
direction of the arrow.
-2. Insert two Ré6 (size AA) batteries (not
supplied) with correct polarity.
Battery life
Approx. 35 hours, using Sony batteries R6 (AA)
Replacing batteries
When the sound of the radio becomes distorted or
unstable and the alarm sound is getting lower
replace both R6 (size AA) batteries.
Note on dry battery
‘When the unit is not be used for a long period of
time remove the batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Installing Lithium
Battery for Clock
Backup (See Fig. EJ-©)
1 Position the bottom of the radio
upward and insert a tip of a ballpoint
pen or something equivalent into the
hole next to the lithium battery
compartment and push.
The battery holder comes out.
2 Insert the battery with the flat (+) side
facing upwards, then insert the
compartment until it is locked in
position.
Lithium battery life
prox. 1 year of clock operation, using Sony
a 2025 lithium battery
Replacing lithium battery
When the display becomes dim, replace the CR2025,
lithium battery
Note
‘You cannot listen to the radio by only installing a
lithium battery. You should use two Ré (size AA)
batteries (not supplied).
Notes on batteries
+ Rep the lithium battery out of reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
‘+ Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure good.
contact
+ Be sure to install the battery in the correct polarity
position. 7
= Donat hold the battery with metallic tweezers, as
doing so may cause a short-circuit
* Do not break up the battery or throw it into a fire,
which might cause it to explode.
Carefully dispose of the used battery.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacture.
Discard used batteries according to manufacture’s
instructions,
To change the display to
the daylight saving time
(summer time)
indication
Press D.S.T,-SUMMER T.
The 3 mark appears in the display and
the time indication changes to summer
time.
To cancel the summer time indication,
press D.S.T.“SUMMER T. again.
Operating the Radio
1 Select a desired band (FM, SW1-9 or
MW).
2 Tune in a station using the TUNING.
TUNE (tuning indicator) lights up when
a station is tuned in.
3 Adjust the volume using VOL (volume).
* To tum off the radio, set 1 POWER OFF.
B improve radio reception (See Fig.
fy)
FA: Extend the telescopic antenna for better
reception.
SW: Stand the antenna vertically.
MW: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception.
A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit.
Setting the Alarm
1. Set the mode selector to ALARM.
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2 Press the ADJ + or - to set the alarm
time.
3 Set mode selector to LOCK.
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4 Press ALARM ON/OFF.
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(When alarm is set, the alarm time
appears in the display. If you press
ALARM ON/OFF again, the alarm time
is disappeared and is canceled.)
® The alarm sound wil} come on at the preset time
and will automatically hum itself off after about 60
minutes, unless it is turned off manually.
To stop the alarm sound, press ALARM ON/OFF.
To wake to the alarm sound at the
same time the next day.
Press ALARM ON/OFF again. The time set yesterday
will show up in the display.
To doze for a few more minutes,
press SNOOZE/LIGHT.
The alarm will shut off , but will come on again after
about 9 minutes. You can repeat this process six
Fumes at the most in an hour.