To fall asleep while listening to the desired

broadcast—Sleep timer

You can turn off the radio automatically after

RADIO

 

 

a specified number of minutes (10–90

POWER

 

 

minutes) with the sleep timer function.

ON/OFF

 

 

 

SLEEP

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

4

5

6

 

7

8

9

 

 

0

 

Timer

Tip

The previously tuned broadcast station is received when SLEEP is pressed to turn on the radio.

Note

Repeat from step 1

1 Press SLEEP.

The radio turns on. “SLEEP” flashes and the duration for the operation of the sleep timer (60 minutes) appears in the display.

TUNE

a

SLEEP

FM

 

MHz

 

 

 

 

 

FWD

again if the sleep timer begins before you have set the desired duration. The sleep timer begins automatically after about 5 seconds when SLEEP is released.

Note

When the sleep timer is activated while recording the radio, the recording will stop and the power will turn off.

2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to display the desired duration for the operation of the sleep timer.

Each time SLEEP is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

60 (minutes) n50 n40 n30 n20 n10 n90 n80 n70

Sleep timer begins after “SLEEP” stops flashing and remains in the display, and the duration for the operation of the sleep timer disappears.

3 Tune in to the desired broadcast station.

The radio turns off automatically after the selected duration for the operation of the sleep timer elapses.

To change the preset duration for the operation of the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly to display the desired duration for the operation of the sleep timer.

To turn off the radio before the preset duration has elapsed

Press RADIO POWER ON/OFF.

Timer

27EN

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Sony ICF-SW1000TS To fall asleep while listening to the desired, Broadcast-Sleep timer, 27EN, Press Sleep
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ICF-SW1000TS, ICF-SW1000T specifications

The Sony ICF-SW1000T and its subsequent model, the ICF-SW1000TS, are portable shortwave radios that have become favorites among enthusiasts and casual users alike. Designed for those who seek to explore the vast world of amateur radio and shortwave broadcasts, these models compress advanced technologies into a compact and user-friendly format.

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