User manual SONY ICF-7600D

[. . . ] It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries accidentally come into contact with metallic objects. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] Before connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord from the wall outlet, be sure to turn off the radio. Otherwise the radio will turn off and " E " will appear even when the batteries are not used up. When the AC power cord is not used, be sure to turn off the radio, then unplug it from the AC IN jack and the wall outlet. If the AC power cord is connected to the AC IN jack without being connected to a wall outlet, " E " will appear even when the batteries are not used up. To turn off " E " , unplug the AC power cord from the AC IN jack, then press OPERATION. Operate the unit on the power sources listed in "Specifications". ⷠThe unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Should anything fall into the unit, remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. ⷠIn vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. ⷠSince a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep away personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet. ⷠTo clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Turn TUNE/TIME SET to set the hour for the current time, then press mb/CLOCK (CLOCK for ICF-M770L). If you do not operate STANDBY TIME SET or TUNE/TIME SET within 65 seconds, the standby timer setting mode will be cancelled. ⷠIf you do not turn off the radio, the standby timer will not activate. Turn TUNE/TIME SET to set the minute for the current time, then press mb/ CLOCK (CLOCK for ICF-M770L). To set the current time exactly to the second, adjust the minute and then press mb/CLOCK (CLOCK for ICF-M770L) to synchronize with a time signal (such as the telephone time signal). When you turn TUNE/TIME SET to or , the time digits move forward or backward by one step, or , the time digits and when you turn it to move rapidly. notes · If you do not operate mb/CLOCK (CLOCK for ICFM770L) or TUNE/TIME SET within 65 seconds, the clock setting mode will be cancelled. The sleep timer can be set to turn off after 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. In step 3, tuning will be performed starting from that frequency among the whole SW band. When you turn TUNE/TIME SET to or , the frequency digits move forward or backward by one step, and when you turn it to or , the frequency digits move rapidly. You will hear two short beeps when the lowest frequency has been located. [. . . ] Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting while " is flashing. Each press changes the display as follows: Adjust the tone to your preference using TONE. After about 3 seconds, " " lights up and the sleep timer starts operating. Area North and South American countries Other countries Channel step 10 kHz 9 kHz For SW band, if the scanning starts from a frequency inside the range of a meter band, the scanning is performed only within the current meter band. [. . . ]