Sony Receiver ICF SW07 Operating Instructions

31GBListening to the radio
Listening to the radio
Adjusting for optimum AM
reception 
ÑSynchronous detection
Adjust AM reception (especially SW reception) to optimum condition
with synchronous detection.
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FM/
AMON/
OFFPOWER
0
ab
DISPLAY AM BAND
LABEL EDIT
TIME SETHOLDLOCAL/
WORLD
TIMERSTANDBY/
STANDBY TIME SET
STANDBY MEMORYTIME SET
TIME DIFF
SW STATION CALLJOG/
TUNE/
SCAN˚
DIRECT
ENTER
DSTERASESLEEPLIGHT
SYNC
SSB
EXE
POWER
ON/OFF SYNC
1Press POWER...

Other operations32GB
Using the supplied external
antenna
Use the supplied Short Wave Active Antenna AN-LP2 for better short
wave reception. The antenna gives you stable indoor reception with the
built-in amplifier.
This antenna can be used only to receive the short wave meter bands
from the 120 meter band to the 11 meter band as seen in ÒFrequency
range of the bands/meter bandsÓ, page 19. Be sure to disconnect it for
FM, MW or LW reception.
Other operations
Inserting the Batteries
1Open the battery...

33GBOther operations
Other operations
Setting Up
1Unfold the antenna module slowly.
To AM EXT ANT Be careful not to hit anyone or anything when unfolding the
antenna module.
2Pull out the long cord with the double pin plug from
the antenna controller until it stops, and connect it to
the antenna module.
3Attach the antenna module to the window glass or the
curtain.
Fix the antenna with the supplied clip or the suction cup, as seen in
the illustration on the previous page.
4Connect the short cord with a...

Other operations34GB
After use
1Disconnect the antenna module, antenna controller
and radio.
2Reel up the long cord.
3Wrap the short cord to the antenna controller and set it
in place.
4Twist and fold the antenna module, set it in place, and
put it in the carrying case.
Note
¥ When receiving FM, MW or LW broadcasts, be sure to disconnect the
active antenna. The radio cannot receive these bands with the external
antenna plugged in, as the telescopic antenna and the built-in ferrite
bar antenna will be...

35GBOther operations
Other operations
Recording broadcasts
Connect the radio to a cassette recorder with connecting cables to record
radio broadcasts.
to MIC IN or
LINE IN to LINE OUT
Cassette
recorder
1Connect the radio to a cassette recorder with
connecting cords (not supplied).
Use the appropriate cord for the type of cassette corder.
2Tune in to the station you want to record.
3Record on the cassette recorder.
If you record with a stereo recorder
FM stereo programs are recorded in stereo. AM programs...

Other operations36GB
Editing labels
You can change the default label for a station preset, time zone, etc., to
any combination of up to 6 alphanumeric letters.
1Display the label you want to edit by preset tuning
(page 22), MY-Memory tuning (page 27), WORLD time
display (page 14) or the Standby function (page 38).
2Press LABEL EDIT.
The first letter of the label flashes.
3Press À or Ö to move the cursor to the letter you
want to change.
4Press one of the number buttons (0 to 9) or DIRECT to
enter the...

37GBOther operations
Other operations
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change other letters.
Complete each button operation within 20 seconds.
6Press EXE.
A beep sounds and the displayed letters are stored as the label.
If the flashing of the character stops
You took more than 20 seconds to complete a button operation.
If the display returns to the original label, press LABEL EDIT
again and start over.
To cancel editing
Press LABEL EDIT before pressing EXE.
Notes
¥ The SW STATION CALL labels cannot be edited.
¥...

Other operations38GB
Using the timer
Waking up to the radio or buzzer
Ñ Standby function
You can wake up to your favorite radio program using the Standby
function. You can preset different frequencies and standby times to
STANDBY MEMORY a and b.
To wake up to the buzzer, see ÒTo wake up to the buzzerÓ, page 40.
Make sure the clock is set correctly before using the Standby function
(page 12).
1Tune in to the station you want to preset.
2Adjust VOL to your choice.
3Hold down ENTER and press STANDBY MEMORY...

39GBOther operations
Other operations
To check the standby time
Hold down STANDBY MEMORY a or b with the radio turned
off. The preset standby time is displayed while the button is
pressed.
To change the standby time
Repeat steps 4 to 6 and preset a new standby time.
To cancel the standby function
Press STANDBY MEMORY a or b with the radio turned off so
that ÒSTANDBYÓ ÒaÓ or ÒbÓ is cleared from the display.
Make sure to release the button within a second. If the button is
pressed for longer than a second,...

Other operations40GB
ABC1DEF2GHI3JKL4MNO5PQR6STU7
MY DW VOA BBC OTH
VWX8YZ  9/
FM/
AMON/
OFFPOWER
0
ab
DISPLAY AM BAND
LABEL EDIT
TIME SETHOLDLOCAL/
WORLD
TIMERSTANDBY/
STANDBY TIME SET
STANDBY MEMORYTIME SET
TIME DIFF
SW STATION CALLJOG/
TUNE/
SCAN˚
DIRECT
ENTER
DSTERASESLEEPLIGHT
SYNC
SSB
EXE
POWER
ON/OFF
ERASE
STANDBY
MEMORY
a/b
To wake up to the buzzer
If a STANDBY MEMORY without a frequency preset is activated, the
buzzer sounds at the standby time. Erase if a frequency is preset.
1Press POWER...