User manual SONY ICF-9740W

[. . . ] The graphical symbols are at the bottom of the unit. Carts and Stands Do not install the appliance on an unstable table, shelf, cart or stand. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Precautions · Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. [. . . ] This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: --Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. --Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. --Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. AC Receptacle Check to make sure that the AC receptacle holds the power cord plug firmly and securely. If the power cord plug is loose, contact your electrician to replace the defective and unsafe AC receptacle. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed on it, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance. ICF-C723 Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Malaysia Specifications Radio section Frequency range FM: 87. 5-108 MHz AM: 530-1710 kHz Channel steps FM: 0. 1 MHz (fixed) AM: 10 kHz (fixed) When not in use Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord. Foreign Objects Be careful that foreign objects and liquids do not enter the enclosure through openings. Cleaning Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony. WARRANTY DIGITAL VOICE MEMO Recording section Recording media Built-in flash memory Recording time 20 seconds Frequency response 400Hz ­ 2, 700Hz ANTENNAS Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. When SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF is pressed during the radio or buzzer alarm with the wake up memo, the radio or buzzer will shut off and the voice memo will play back each time. Note The Wake Up Memo operates only with the alarm function. BRIGHTNESS D. S. T. /SUMMER T. VOICE MEMO· PLAY MIC · To display the year and date, press SNOOZE/ DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the date and within 2 seconds press it again for the year. The date or year will appear in the display for a few seconds and then the display returns to the current time. When SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF is pressed while the SNOOZE function is operating, the year and date will not appear in the display. · To set the current time rapidly, hold down the + or ­ button. · To set the current time from zero seconds, release CLOCK with the time signal at step 5. Using the Digital Voice Memo 1 2 Press VOICE MEMO·REC until you hear a beep. Speak into the MIC while " " flashes (within 20 seconds). The recording time displays and starts to elapse. 3 VOLUME Press VOICE MEMO·REC again to stop the recording. "End" will appear in the display with a long beep sound. SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF To change the display to the daylight saving time (summer time) indication Press D. S. T. /SUMMER T. " " is displayed and the time indication changes to summer time. To cancel the summer time indication, press D. S. T. /SUMMER T. again. 4 Press VOICE MEMO·PLAY to play back and to confirm the recorded memo. BAND CLOCK TUNE / TIME SET WAKE UP STATION STATION SELECT / PRESET Playing the Radio Manual Tuning 1 2 Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio. The band and frequency will appear in the display for a few seconds and then the current time indication returns to the display. 1 A RADIO 2 B BUZZER 3 OFF 4 RADIO ON 5 ALARM MODE Notes · Only one message can be recorded and up to about 20 seconds. [. . . ] Use TUNE/TIME SET + or ­ to tune in the desired station. The FM frequency advances or reverses in 0. 1 MHz channel steps and the AM frequency in 10 kHz channel steps. A beep sounds when the upper or lower extremity of the band range is reached. 1 2 4 Adjust volume using VOLUME. Turn off the radio. Hold down A RADIO or B BUZZER until a short beep sounds. The "A RADIO" or "B BUZZER" indication and the hour will flash in the display. The radio will play for the time you set, then shut off. · To turn off the radio before the preset time, press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. · To turn off the radio, press RADIO OFF. [. . . ]