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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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 SYNC
1Press POWER ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
2Tune in to the desired station.
For tuning methods, see ÒVarious ways of receptionÓ, pages 16 to
29.
3Press SYNC repeatedly to select the synchronous
detection mode with better reception (SYNC U or
SYNC L).
Each time SYNC is pressed, the display
changes as follows:
ÒLOCKÓ appears in the display when
synchronous detection is in effect.
Tip
For more on synchronous detection, see ÒTips on radio wavesÓ, page 50.
Notes
¥ Synchronous detection may be cancelled when the batteries become
weak.
¥ Even when you have chosen either of the synchronous detection
modes and SYNC U or SYNC L is lit in the display, synchronous
detection may not take effect if reception is weak. In this case, ÒLOCKÓ
will not light up.
¥ Synchronous detection setting cannot be preset to memory.
¥ If a preset AM frequency is recalled when either synchronous detection
mode is in effect, the mode setting remains active and the frequency is
received in the respective mode.
(Normal mode) SYNC LSYNC U 
						

							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 compartment lid of the antenna
controller.
2Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity.
3Close the lid.
Battery life of the active antenna
Using Sony R6 (size AA) dry batteries: approx. 40 hours
When to replace the batteries
When the batteries become weak, the POWER lamp of the
antenna controller dims. Replace both batteries with new ones. 
						

							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 single pin plug to the
AM EXT ANT (AM external antenna) jack of the radio.
The power supply of the antenna controller is linked to the power
supply of the radio. The POWER lamp lights up on the controller.
Switch ATT to OFF on the radio.
On setup
¥ Place the antenna module where reception is well, such as by the
window.
¥ Reception may become poorer if the long cord of the antenna
controller is kept near the radio. Keep it as far away from the radio as
possible.
¥ Keep the radio and the antenna away from fluorescent lamps,
television sets, telephones, personal computers, etc., as they may
generate noise interference.
¥ Set up the antenna as far away from the street as possible.
¥ Do not use the antenna outdoors.
¥ When using the external antenna, be sure to retract the telescopic
antenna on the main unit. 
						

							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 disconnected.
¥ The supplied external antenna is to be used only with this unit. It
cannot be used on other radios.
¥ Do not connect any other antennas other than the recommended active
antennas to the AM EXT ANT jack of the unit, as the jack supplies DC
voltage to power the recommended active antennas. 
						

							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 are recorded
monaurally to both channels.
Tip
Adjusting VOL on the radio has no effect on the recording.
Monaural MIC IN (minijack) RK-G135
MIC IN (minijack) RK-G134
LINE IN (minijack) RK-G136
LINE IN (pinjack) RK-G129
Stereo
Connecting cord
Type JackCassette recorder 
						

							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 letter of your choice.
The first letter written above the number button is entered when
the button is pressed. Every press of the button changes the letter
as follows.
Ex. Pressing number button (1):
(1) (2) (3)
A B C 1 D E F 2 G H I 3
(4) (5) (6)
J K L 4 M N O 5 P Q R 6
(7) (8) (9)
S T U 7 V W X 8 Y Z   9
(DIRECT) (0)
Ñ
+ Ð * . < > / 0
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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
EXEEXE
À/Ö LABEL EDIT
DIRECT
Number
buttons
ABC1
  indicates a
blank space. 
						

							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.
¥ The unit does not beep if the beep is set to BEEP OFF (see ÒTurning off
the beepÓ, page 43).
¥ An edited preset label returns to the default setting if a station is
overwritten to the preset button (see ÒDefault preset labelsÓ, page 22). 
						

							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 a
or b.
When ENTER is held down, ÒPRESET
MYÓ will flash in the display.
A beep sounds when STANDBY
MEMORY a or b is pressed. The station
is stored to the selected button. The
STANDBY MEMORY number (a or b)
and the STANDBY MEMORY label are
displayed.
4Press POWER ON/OFF to turn off the radio.
5Hold down the STANDBY MEMORY button you
pressed in step 3 and press Ð
1À or Ö1+
 repeatedly to
set the standby time (i.e., the time the radio is to turn
on).
ÒSTANDBYÓ and ÒaÓ or ÒbÓ flash while the STANDBY
MEMORY button is held down.
6Release the STANDBY MEMORY button.
ÒSTANDBYÓ and ÒaÓ or ÒbÓ light
up and the standby setting is complete.
The clock indication returns to the
current time.
The radio turns on at the standby time
to receive the preset broadcast station.
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VWX8YZ  9/
FM/
AMON/
OFFPOWER
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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
ENTER
VOL STANDBY
MEMORY
a/b–|À/Ö|+ 
						

							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, the radio goes to step 5.
At the standby time
The radio turns on, ÒSLEEPÓ lights up, and the preset broadcast
station is tuned in. The radio turns off after about 60 minutes.
Notes
¥ The Standby function is activated when the currently displayed time,
whether in LOCAL or WORLD display mode, reaches the standby
time. Make sure, therefore, that the time display is in the mode of your
choice.
¥ If a station was already stored to the STANDBY MEMORY button, the
previous preset station is overwritten by the new preset. If the preset
label had been edited, it will return to the following default;
a = ÒSTBY-aÓ
b = ÒSTBY-bÓ
To change labels, see ÒEditing labelsÓ, page 36.
¥ Make sure that the radio is turned off before setting the standby time.
You cannot set the standby time with the radio turned on.
Tips
¥ To temporarily cancel the Standby function, turn off the radio and
slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow so that ÒHÓ is displayed.
The standby timer goes back to effect when HOLD is turned off (ÒHÓ
is cleared from the display). See ÒUsing the hold functionÓ, page 42.
¥ Once the standby presets are set, the radio turns on at the preset time
everyday unless the standby status is canceled (see ÒTo cancel the
standby functionÓ, above). Canceling the standby status does not erase
the standby setting itself. The setting can be put back to the standby
status by pressing STANDBY MEMORY a or b with the radio turned
off so that ÒSTANDBYÓ ÒaÓ or ÒbÓ is lit in the display.
¥ If the standby memory is in standby status, it takes effect even when
you are listening to the radio. The radio switches to the preset standby
frequency at the standby time.
¥ You can set both STANDBY memories to the standby status at the
same time (i.e., both the a and b indicators are lit in the display).
The radio turns on at the first standby time to receive the first standby
frequency, then switches to the second standby frequency at the
second standby time.
¥ If both STANDBY memories are set to the same standby time,
STANDBY a takes precedence. 
						

							Other operations40GB
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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 ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
2Press STANDBY MEMORY a or b.
The preset frequency is recalled.
If no frequency is stored, a beep sounds and ÒMEMORYÓ
ÒEMPTYÓ appears in the display. Go to step 4.
3Hold down ERASE.
The Standby Memory number flashes in the display while ERASE
is held down.
A beep sounds after 3 seconds and the station assigned to the
STANDBY MEMORY button is erased. The Standby Memory
number and the Standby Memory label disappear.
4Follow steps 4 to 6 of ÒWaking up to the radio or
buzzerÓ, page 38 to set the standby time (i.e., the time
the buzzer is to sound).
The buzzer sounds at the standby time.
To stop the buzzer
Press any button except LIGHT.
The buzzer stops after about 60 minutes if it is left on.
Notes
¥ The buzzer volume cannot be adjusted with VOL.
¥ The Standby Memory buzzer sounds regardless of the BEEP OFF
setting.
¥ When a Standby Memory preset is erased, any changes to its default
label is erased as well.