Listening to the radio—Scan tuning

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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.

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Press RADIO POWER ON/OFF.

 

 

 

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The radio turns on.

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FWD

 

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Press FM/AM to select either FM

 

 

 

 

 

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Select AM to listen to SW, MW or LW.

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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.

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FWD

The minimum frequency allocation for each band is displayed.

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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.

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Basic Operations

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Sony ICF-SW1000TS Listening to the radio-Scan tuning, Press and hold -1¿or ÷1+, Release when scanning, Frequency begins

ICF-SW1000TS, ICF-SW1000T specifications

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