Sony ICF-M410V Operating Instructions - Page 1

3-229-096-31(1) TV/WEATHER/FM/AM PLL Synthesized Radio Operating Instructions OWNER'S RECORD The model number is located on the rear and serial number on the rear exterior. Record the serial number in the space provide below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ICF-M410V Serial No. For customers in the USA Please register this product on line at http://www.sony.com/productregistration. Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you. ICF-M410V Sony Corporation © 2002 Printed in Malaysia LIM(IPToErDtaWbleAARuRdAiNo)TY 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If you have any questions about the product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: ICF-M410V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone Number: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Specifications Time display: 12-hour system Frequency range: Band TV WEATHER FM AM Range 2 ch - 13 ch 1 ch - 7 ch 87.5 - 108 MHz 530 - 1 710 kHz Channel step 1 channel 1 channel 0.1 MHz 10 kHz Speaker: 7.7 cm (3 1/8 inches) 8 Ω Power output: 200 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion) Output: v (earphone) jack (ø 3.5 mm minijack) Power requirements: 4.5 V DC, three size AA (R6) batteries External power source: DC IN 4.5 V Dimensions: Approx. 205 × 104 × 40.5 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 8 1/3 × 4 1/8 × 1 5/8 inches) not incl. projecting parts and controls Approx. 212 × 104 × 42.5 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 8 3/8 × 4 1/8 × 1 11/16 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls Mass: Approx. 504 g (17.8 oz ) incl. batteries Optional accessory AC power adaptor AC-E45HG* * Specifications for AC-E45HG vary for each area. Check your local voltage and the polarity of the plug before purchasing. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Your Sony dealer may not handle all of the above listed optional accessory. Please ask your dealer for detailed information on the optional accessory available in your country. Before You Begin 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. Features • PLL synthesized tuning 4 band radio. • A total of 20 channels can be preset, 5 TV channels, 5 WEATHER channels, 5 FM channels and 5 AM channels. • Easy to tune in preset stations with 5 direct access buttons. • Sleep timer function switches the radio off automatically (can be set to turn off after 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes). • Standby timer function switches the radio on automatically at the time you want. Notes on AM Channel Step The AM channel step differs depending on areas. See "Changing AM Channel Step". Precautions • Operate the unit only on 4.5 V DC. For battery operation, use three size AA (R6) batteries. For AC operation, use only the recommended AC power adaptor. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to a wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is located on the bottom exterior. • Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked under the sun. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, disconnect the AC power adaptor and remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Make sure that no liquid or foreign material enters the DC IN 4.5 V jack of the unit. This may lead to the malfunction of the unit. • In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult or subject to interference. Try listening near a window. • Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep away personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet. • When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft dry cloth moistened with mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they may deform the casing. 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. Slide HOLD so that " - " disappears. 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. • When in a vehicle or building, move closer to a window. A station cannot be received when a preset tuning button is pressed. • The station has not been preset. • The memory of the station has been initialized, or another station is preset. Preset the station again. Sound is not heard and " E " appears in the display. • Batteries are exhausted. The preset stations may be initialized, if a maintenance service is performed. Please note down your settings in case you want to preset them again.