3-800-621-27 (1) R FM Stereo/SW/MW/LW PLL Synthesized Receiver Stereo Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Bedienungsanleitung Istruzioni per l'uso Gebruiksaanwijzing EN F D I NL ICF-SW1000T ICF-SW1000TS 1995 by Sony Corporation Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. · Built-in timer operation with the timer standby function which turns on the radio automatically at a preset time, plus the sleep timer function which turns off the radio automatically after a specified number of minutes · Stereo playback and FM reception with the supplied stereo headphones Cassette-Corder · Auto-reverse recording and playback cassette-corder ­ Instant recording operation of the desired broadcast station with a single press of the button, or simply enjoy recording with the external microphone. ­ Record radio broadcasts at the desired preset time with the convenient built-in timer. · Monitor the sound while forwarding or rewinding with the cue and review functions Features Radio · FM stereo/SW/MW/LW reception for worldwide band coverage Quartz controlled PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesizer system enables simple and precise tuning FM: 76­108 MHz 87.5­108 MHz (for the Italian model) SW: 1621­29999 kHz 3850-26100 kHz (for the Italian model) MW: 530­1620 kHz LW: 150­529 kHz 150­285 kHz (for the Italian model) Refer to the supplied "Wave Handbook" for more information on worldwide band coverage. · Four flexible tuning methods to obtain optimum reception under any condition ­ Manual tuning for precise control and hand-operated tuning of the desired broadcast station. ­ 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. MW channel step The channel step differs depending on the area. Change the step as necessary (see page 19). North and South American countries: 10 kHz Japan, Europe, and other countries: 9 kHz Notes on recording · Check and make sure that the recording operation is not malfunctioning prior to recording important materials. · IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. · Observe the relevant regulations on copyright relating to your collection of recordings from the radio. Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting and duplication of a recorded broadcast for commercial purposes are a violation of applicable laws. 2EN Introduction Table of contents Basic Operations 4 5 6 8 Inserting the batteries Setting the clock Listening to the radio--Scan tuning Playing a cassette 10 Recording radio broadcasts Radio 12 Various tuning methods for optimum reception 12 Manual tuning 14 Direct tuning 15 Preset tuning 17 Receiving SSB and CW transmissions 18 Receiving optimum AM broadcast--Synchronous detection 19 Changing the MW channel step for use in foreign countries 20 Connecting an external antenna for optimum reception Timer 25 To wake up to the desired broadcast--Standby function 27 To fall asleep while listening to the desired broadcast--Sleep timer 28 To record the desired broadcast with the timer--Timer recording EN Other Operations 30 Using the hold function to prevent accidental operation 31 Attaching the strap Power Sources 32 Replacing the batteries 33 Operating with house current Cassette 23 Recording with a microphone Additional Information 34 39 41 44 45 Location and function of controls Precautions and Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Tips on radio waves Table of contents 3EN Basic Operations Inserting the batteries Insert the batteries to operate the unit with batteries. Insert the batteries into both battery holders when using the cassette. TAPE BATT RADIO BATT To operate the unit with house current, refer to "Operating with house current" on page 33. 1 Push the OPEN tabs and remove the RADIO BATT and TAPE BATT battery holders. 2 ] } }] Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries into the RADIO BATT battery holder and insert one R6 (size AA) battery into the TAPE BATT battery holder. Note It is not necessary to insert a battery into the TAPE BATT battery holder if you wish to operate the radio only. However, to use the cassette, insert the batteries into both the RADIO BATT and TAPE BATT battery holders. Otherwise, the unit may not operate properly. Insert with the correct `' polarity as indicated. ] } 3 Insert both battery holders back into the unit. Insert until it clicks. 4 EN Basic Operations Setting the clock Set the clock when you initially insert the batteries or when the clock is reset at which time "0:00" flashes. Basic Operations 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 1 1,2 1 TIME SET ENTER Press and hold TIME SET · ENTER while pressing HOUR or MIN repeatedly until the correct time is displayed. + Each time MIN (¿ or ÷) is pressed, the minute will decrease (¿) or increase (÷) by one minute. Each time HOUR (­1¿ or ÷1+) is pressed, the hour will decrease (­1¿) or increase (÷1+) by one hour. Press and hold the button to decrease or increase rapidly. 2 Tips · The clock is displayed in 24-hour indication. · Press TIME SET· ENTER to stop the flashing of "0:00". · To set the clock accurately, release TIME SET · ENTER at the time of the tone. Release TIME SET · ENTER. The ":" starts flashing and the clock operates. FWD To display the clock Press EXE to display the clock while operating the radio or the cassette. The current time appears for about 10 seconds and then the previous display returns. However, the clock cannot be displayed while scan tuning. While the clock is displayed, press EXE again to return to the previous display. Note You cannot set the clock while operating the radio or the cassette. Press RADIO POWER ON/OFF to turn off the radio, or press p to stop the tape. Basic Operations 5 EN Listening to the radio--Scan tuning 1 VOLUME 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 2 3,4,5 3 To manually tune in to the desired broadcast staion, refer to "Manual tuning" on page 12. To immediately tune in to the desired broadcast station, refer to "Direct tuning" on page 14. To preset a broadcast station for instant recall, refer to "Preset tuning" on page 15. 1 2 3 AM BAND ON/ OFF Press RADIO POWER ON/OFF. The radio turns on. FM MHz FWD PAGE 1 2 3 FM/AM Press FM/AM to select either FM or AM. Select AM to listen to SW, MW or LW. PAGE AM kHz FWD 1 2 3 + When you select AM, press ­1¿ or ÷1+ while pressing AM BAND to select MW, LW, or meter band (SW)*. Skip this step and proceed to step 4 if you wish to listen to FM. * For details on the meter band, refer to "Meter bands and SW" on page 13. PAGE AM kHz FWD 1 2 3 The minimum frequency allocation for each band is displayed. 4 Press and hold ­1¿ or ÷1+ and release when scanning of the frequency begins. When a broadcast station is received automatically, scanning pauses for about 2 seconds. Then, scanning resumes to tune in to the next broadcast station. Scanning repeats in a cycle within the meter band frequency range (see page 13). Scanning during SSB reception repeats in a cycle within the 150-29999 kHz frequency range.* * Not applicable for the Italian model. 6 EN Basic Operations 5 Press ­1¿ or ÷1+ to stop scanning and to listen to the currently tuned broadcast station. TUNE PAGE AM kHz FWD 1 2 3 Basic Operations Tips · To enjoy FM stereo reception, plug the stereo headphones. Set ST · MONO to ST or MONO to select stereo or monaural reception as necessary. · When listening to news, set TONE to NEWS for optimum results. Vocal output will be sharper and clearer. When listening to music, set to MUSIC for optimum results. · During MW reception at nighttime when radio wave intensity is dramatically stronger, or when interference is prevalent, scanning may tend to tune in to almost every null broadcast. Set SENS to LOCAL so that the null broadcast of weaker radio wave intensity is skipped. Under normal conditions, set to DX. Note When reception does not improve, connect an external antenna (see page 20). Other operations To Fine tune the reception Adjust the volume Turn off the radio Press or turn ­1¿, ¿, ÷, ÷1+ VOLUME RADIO POWER ON/OFF To improve reception For FM reception Gently pull out the telescopic antenna and adjust the length, angle and direction to obtain optimum reception. For MW/LW reception Retract the telescopic antenna and rotate the unit to reorient the built-in ferrite bar antenna to obtain optimum reception. For SW reception Gently pull out the telescopic antenna to its full length and set vertically to obtain optimum reception. Basic Operations 7 EN Playing a cassette 2,3 3,4 2 1 1 OPEN Slide OPEN and insert a cassette. Remove the slack of the tape and insert the cassette with the exposed side facing down. 2 REW FF Select whether you wish to play one side or both sides of the cassette. FWD + or To play one side: Press FF while pressing p. To play both sides: Press REW while pressing p. D : one side Å : both sides 3 + Press oe while pressing p to select the side you wish to play. To play the side facing the cassette holder (forward side): Display "FWD ·". To play the side facing the unit (reverse side): Display "ª REV". FWD 4 Press oe. FWD 8 EN Basic Operations Other operations p Basic Operations oe REW VOLUME FF Tips · To enjoy stereorecorded cassettes, plug the stereo headphones. Set ST · MONO to ST or MONO to select stereo or monaural as necessary. · The ATS (Auto Tape Selector) function automatically determines and selects the type of cassette you wish to use for playback only: Normal or CrO2/ Metal cassette. Note The reverse side only is played when playback begins from the reverse side of the cassette. To Adjust the volume Switch the playback side Press or turn VOLUME oe during playback Stop playback, FF, REW, and REC p Fast forward Rewind Fast forward while monitoring the sound (cue) Rewind while monitoring the sound (review) FF during stop REW during stop FF during playback REW during playback Basic Operations 9 EN Recording radio broadcasts 5 2 3 1 To record with a microphone, refer to "Recording with a microphone" on page 23. 1 OPEN Slide OPEN and insert a cassette. Note Before inserting a cassette, make sure that the cassette tab is not broken off. A cassette with a broken tab cannot be recorded. Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the cassette holder. 2 REW Select whether you wish to record one side or both sides of the cassette. FF + or To record one side: Press FF while pressing p. To record both sides: Press REW while pressing p. FWD A: Records one side. Å: Records both sides. 3 + Press oe while pressing p to display "FWD ·". FWD 4 10 EN Basic Operations Tune in to the desired broadcast station you wish to record. Refer to pages 6 and 12-16. 5 REC Press the red button in the center and slide REC. TUNE PAGE 1 2 3 REC FWD Basic Operations After a few seconds, the frequency is displayed. Tips · Adjusting VOLUME and TONE does not affect the sound to be recorded. · Speaker output is monaural when recording. To enjoy FM stereo reception, plug the stereo headphones. · Recording stops automatically when RADIO POWER ON/OFF is pressed to turn off the radio. To stop recording Press p. To record the side facing the unit (reverse side) Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the unit (reverse side). Press oe while pressing p to display "ª REV". Recording stops on the side facing the unit regardless of whether one side or both sides is selected. To record an FM stereo broadcast Set ST · MONO to ST or MONO to select stereo or monaural recording as necessary. To improve AM reception for recording When recording an AM broadcast, the reception may contain noise interferences that were not present prior to recording. In this case, set ISS on the bottom of the unit to the position (1, 2 or 3) in which noise interferences are minimal to obtain optimum reception for recording. To protect your important recorded cassettes Break off the cassette tab of side A or B to prevent accidental recording of your important cassettes. If you wish to use the cassette for recording again, cover the opening of the broken tab with adhesive tape. Side A Notes · Use Type I (normal) cassettes only for recording. Playback may be distorted or a previously recorded segment may not be erased completely when a CrO2 or metal cassette is used. · Recording with weak batteries gene ...