Sony ICF-M260 Primary User Manual - Page 2

English Before You Begin Operating the Precautions Thank you for choosing the Sony radio! It will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure. Before operating the radio, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference. These instructions cover these models: 1CF-M260 and ICF-M260L. Their differences ere shown below. Model Number ICF-M260 ICF-M260L Band FM/AM FM/LW Features • Quartz-controlled PLL(Phase Locked Loop) synthesizer system using a microcomputer for easy pinpoint tuning. • Up to 10 stations in FM and 5 stations in AM can be preset. • Tuned frequency is digitally displayed to make searching for the desired station easier. Notes on AM Channel Step The AM channel step differs depending on areas. The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 10 kHz (models for North and South America)/9 kHz (models for other countries). Area North and South American countries Other coue(ries Channel step 10 kHz 9 kHz Installing the Batteries (See Fig. 13) 1 Open the lid at the rear of the radio. 2 Install two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity. 3 Close the lid. Battery Life for using Sony batteries R6 (AA) - Band (Approx. hours) FM 17 hours AM/LW 23 hours Radio Manual Tuning Press POWER. 2 Adjust VOL (volume). 3 Press BAND to select the band. Each press of the button changes the band in the following order. AM (LW) -• FM1* FM2" • When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you may listen to the radio on either mode. • (See "Preset Tuning") 4 Turn TUNE!IIME SET When you turn the control knob a little to or the frequency digits move forward or back one step at a time, and when you turn the control knob further to a or the frequency digits move rapidly. • To turn off the radio, press POWER. • For private listening, connect an earphone to the jack. • To improve radio reception FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length. AM/LW: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite barantenna is built in the unit. Preset Tuning You can preset up to 10 stations in FM (5 stations in FM1, 5 stations in FM2), and 5 stations in AM. Presetting a Station Example: To set FM 90 MHz in preset button 2 for FM2. 1 Press POWER. 2 Press BAND to select FM2. 3 Tune in FM 90 MHz. Press thedesiredpresetbuttonformore than a few seconds (i.e., in this case, preset button 2). You can hear the confirmation beep and preset number "2" appears in the display. • Operate the unit only on 3 V DC with two R6 (size AA) batteries. • Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun. • Should anything fall into the unit, remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. • In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Guide Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The front panel buttons do not operate at all. • " " is displayed. Press the HOLD button so that " o-,." will disappear. Display is dim, or no indication is displayed. • Weak batteries. • The unit is being used in extremely high or low temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture. Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory reception. • Weak batteries • In a vehicle or in a building, listen near a window. The station cannot be received when a preset tuning button is pressed. • The station has not been preset. • The memory of the station has been, erased, preset the station again. Sound is not heard and " 6.7 " flashes in the display. • Weak batteries. Knowing When to Replace the PRESET Batteries • When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted. Replace the batteries with new ones. When the batteries are completely exhausted, the radio is turned off and "co" flashes. • Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the radio is turned off. • Replace the batteries within about one minute. Otherwise, the memories for the clock and the preset stations will be erased and "AM 12:00" or "0:00" will flash in the display. FM2 On n U. LI MHz/kHz 0 PRESET 2 FM2 n n LI. LI MHz/kHz Notes on Batteries To preset another station, repeat these steps. • Insert the batteries with correct polarity. • To change the preset station, preset a • Do not charge the dry batteries. new station number. The previous • Go not use duferem types of batteries station will be cancelled. at the same time. • When you replace the batteries, replace both with new ones. When the unit is not being used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from Tuning in a Preset Station 1 Press POWER. 2 Select the band with BAND. 3 Press the desired preset tuning battery leakage and corrosion. button. If a battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery compartment with a soft cloth before inserting new ones. 4 Adjust VOL (volume). 02