Sony ICF-SW12 - Setting the Clock; Setting the Time to the Second; Checking Local Time Zones; Lighting the Display

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Setting the Clock
The display will show a 12:00 (noon) indication
when the CR2025 lithium battery is first installed.
1 Set the mode selector to WORLD T.
2 Press ADJ + or - to choose the area to
which you want to set the time.
— ADJ +
PRESENT TIME ALARM TIME
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Present time
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(For example, if you want to set the
time to 8:15 AM in Tokyo, move the ¥
mark to the “+9” position.)
3 Set the mode selector to CLOCK and
press ADJ + or — to set the time.
When ADJ + or — is held down, the
minute digits advance rapidly.
The hour digits advance one by one
when the minute digits advance to “00”
after “59”.
4 Set the mode selector to ALARM or
LOCK. The “ : ” mark stops flashing and
the clock will now start.
Note
{f you remove the lithium battery after setting the
clock, the memory will be canceled. Set the clock
again.
Note on LOCK function
Normally, set the mode selector to LOCK so that ADJ
+ and - do not function. This enables you to avoid
misoperation.
To set the time to the second
In step 4, set the mode selector to ALARM or LOCK
simultaneously with the radio or telephone time
signal.
To Check the Local Time
of the Desired Time
Zone
The numbers above and below the time zone map
indicate the time differences from the UTC
(Universal Time Coordinated) position. For example,
the time difference in Tokyo is +9 hours.
The light grey areas indicate special time zones.
These areas maintain special time differences
(written beside them).
Example: To check the local time in New
York.
Set the mode selector to WORLD T. and
press ADJ + or — to move the ¥ mark to the
“—5" position.
If you want to know the local time and the difference
in time in 30 minute units, add it to the present time
(or subtract it from the present time). (For example, if
the difference in time is five hours and 30 minutes,
move the ¥ mark to the “+5” position and add 30
minutes to the displayed time.
Notes
« The buzzer sound level cannot be adjusted.
¢ If the radio is on and earphone is connected to the
® jack, the buzzer alarm is heard from both the
speaker and earphone.
© If the radio is off and the earphone is connected to
the @ jack, the buzzer alarm is heard only from the
speaker.
* The “#2” mark flashes in the display at the preset
alarm time.
Lighting the Display
-Light Function
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT:
The display lights up for about 10 seconds.
Precautions
Before operating the unit, be sure to install the
CR2025 clock battery.
* Operate the unit on the following power sources:
Radio: 3V DC, two Ré6 (size AA) batteries.
Clock: 3V DC, one CR2025 lithium battery.
* Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a piace subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock, or in a car
with its windows closed.
* Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
remove the batteries and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a
soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical
solvents, as they may mar the casing.
Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep
personal credit cards with magnetic coding or
spring- wound watches away from the unit to
prevent them from possible damage caused by the
magnet.
* In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception may be
difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
Time display
24-hour system
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
SW1: 4.750 ~ 5.060 MHz (60 meter band)
SW2: 5.900 - 6.200 MHz (49 meter band)
SW3: 7.100 - 7.350 MHz (41 meter band)
SW4: 9.400 - 9.990 MHz (31 meter band)
SWS: 11.600 - 12.100 MHz (25 meter band)
SW6: 13.570 — 13.870 MHz (22 meter band)
SW7: 15.100 - 15.800 MHz (19 meter band)
SW8: 17.480 — 17.900 MHz (16 meter band)
SW9: 21.450 - 21.750 MHz (13 meter band)
MW: 530 — 1,605 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 4.5 cm (1 13/16 inches) dia.
Power output
100 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Output
® jack (minijack)
Power requirements
Radio: 3V DC, two Ré6 (size AA) batteries
Clock: 3V DC, one CR 2025 lithium battery
Dimensions
Approx. 111 x 30.5 x 80.3 mm (w/h/d)
(43/g x 11/4 x 3 1/4 inches) incl. projecting parts
and controls (with the lid closed)
Mass .
Approx. 233 g (8.2 02.) incl. batteries
Accessory supplied
Sony CR 2025 lithium battery (1)
Short wave guide (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.