User manual SONY ICF-SW100S

[. . . ] ­ Scan tuning for rapid automatic search of the desired broadcast station through scanning. Direct tuning for immediate selection of the desired broadcast station when the frequency is known. ­ Preset tuning for instant recall of a preset broadcast station with a single press of the button. Change the MW channel step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz when listening to MW broadcasts in North and South American countries (see page 19). [. . . ] Failure to use the recommended antennas where applicable may lead to the malfunction of the unit. Keep the unit and antenna away from fluorescent lights, televisions, and computers which may generate noise. When receiving MW or LW broadcasts without using the external MW/LW antenna, make sure to disconnect the SW external antenna where applicable. If not, the built-in ferrite bar antenna will not operate and MW/LW broadcast will not be received successfully. For more details on the external antenna, refer to its Operating Instructions manual. For SW reception Use the connection cord supplied with the AN-1 or AN-102 to connect between the OUTPUT jack of the antenna controller and the AM EXT ANT jack of this unit. For MW/LW reception 1 Use the connection cord and antenna coupler supplied with the AN-1 or AN-102 to connect between the OUTPUT jack of the antenna controller and the INPUT jack of the antenna coupler. 2 Position the antenna coupler near the unit where MW/LW reception is optimal. Oe Use the supplied microphone to record a meeting, or simply enjoy recording with the microphone. Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the cassette holder. Before inserting a cassette, make sure that the cassette tab is not broken off. Before using the timer ON/OFF recording function, make sure that the clock is set correctly (see page 5). Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the cassette holder. Note Make sure that the radio is turned off before setting the desired standby time. You cannot set the standby time when the radio or cassette is operating. Press HOUR or MIN repeatedly while pressing either a or b of STANDBY MEMORY (which you pressed in step 3) to set the desired standby time for the radio to turn on for recording. Tip To temporarily cancel the standby function, slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to display "H" while the radio is turned off. When you set STANDBY a and STANDBY b, and the preset standby time arrives while the other standby function (timer recording) is operating, the most recent standby function will have priority over the other and record the appropriate broadcast. When the preset standby time arrives while the radio or cassette is operated, the standby function will have priority over the current operation and record the appropriate broadcast automatically. If you set STANDBY a and STANDBY b to an identical preset time, only STANDBY a operates. When a cassette is not inserted, or the tab of the cassette is broken, recording is not possible. Press SLEEP repeatedly while pressing either a or b of STANDBY MEMORY (which you pressed in step 3) to set the desired duration for the operation of the radio. [. . . ] Make a note of your important preset broadcast stations prior to servicing by qualified personnel. Head Record/ Playback head Capstan When the unit is not used for an extended period of time The first few minutes of the operation may be unstable following an extended period of non-usage. Troubleshooting describes possible causes and remedies for common problems you may have with your unit. Check and make sure that the AC power adaptor or car battery cord is connected properly. [. . . ]