Sony ICF-SW1000TS operating instructions Features, Radio, Cassette-Corder, MW channel step

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.

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: 76–108 MHz

87.5–108 MHz (for the Italian model) SW: 1621–29999 kHz

3850-26100 kHz (for the Italian model)

MW: 530–1620 kHz

LW: 150–529 kHz

150–285 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.

•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

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.

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