Before you begin, Features, Notes on am channel step – Sony ICF-M260 User Manual
Page 2: Installing the, Knowing when to replace the, Batteries, Notes on batteries, Operating the radio, 1 press power, 4 turn tuneh^ime set
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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.
These instructions cover th«e models;
1CF-M260 and ICF-M260L.
Their difference# arc shown below.
Model Nitfnber
ICF-M260
ICF-M260L
Band
FM/AM
FM/tW
Features
• Quartz Loop) synthesizer system using a • Upto lOstationsinFMandSstahons in AM can be preset. • Tuned frequency is digitally displayed to make searching for the Notes on AM Channel Step The AM channel step differs depending Area Channel step North and South lOkHz American counts 9 kHz Installing the Batteries (see Fig. □) 1 Open the lid at the rear of the radio. 2 install two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) with 3 Close the lid. Battery Life for using Band (Approx, hours) FM 17 hours AM/LW 23 hours Knowing When to Replace the • When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted. • Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the radio is turned off. • Replace the batteries within about one minute. Otherwise, the memories for Notes on Batteries • Insert the batteries with correct polarity. • Do not charge the dry' batteries. 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 battery leakage and corrosion. • If a battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery compartment with a soft cloth Operating the Manual Tuning 1 Press POWER. 2 Adjust VOL (volume). 3 Press BAND to select the band. Each press of the button changes the AM (LW) FMl*-^ FM2* I_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 * When using FMl or FM2 preset mode, you may listen to the radio 4 Turn TUNEH^IME SET When you turn the control knob a time, and when you turn the control frequency digits move rapidly. • To turn off the radio, press POWER. • For private listening, connect an earphone to the jack. • To improve radio recep'tion FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length. AM/LW: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna Preset Tuning You can preset up to 10 stations in FM (5 Presetting a Station Example: To set FM 90 MHz in preset button 2 for FM2. Press POWER. Press BAND to select FM2. Tune in FM 90 MHz. PRESET FM2 О П П J u.u о MHz/kHz PRESET FM2 о 2 n П j u.u MHz/kHz To preset another station, repeat ♦ To change the preset station, preset a new station number. The previous Tuning in a Preset Station T Press POWER. 2 Select the band with BAND. 3 Press the desired preset tuning button. 4 Adjust VOL (volume). Precautions • Operate the unit only on 3 V DC with two R6 (size AA) batteries. • Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, • Should anything fall into the unit, remove the batteries, and have the • To clean the casing, use a soft doth dampened with a mild detergent • In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window. If you have any questions or problems your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Guide Should any problem persist after you The front panel buttons do not • " 0-7Ì " is displayed. Press the HOLD button so that " o-Fi " will disappear. Display is dim, or no indication is • Weak batteries. high or low temperatures or in a place 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 • The station has not been preset. erased, preset the station again. Sound is not heard and ' • Weak batteries. " flashes
microcomputer for easy pinpoint
Uining.
desired station easier.
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).
Other cou»>^3es
correct polarity.
Batteries
Replace the batteries with new ones.
When the batteries are completely
exhausted, the radio is turned off and
"
the clock and the preset stations will
be erased and "AM 12:00" or "0:00"
will flash in the display.
• Lo not use duferenv cypes of batteries
batteries to avoid damage from
before inserting new ones
Radio
band in the following order.
on either mode.
(See "Preset Tuning")
little to or the frequency digits
move forward or back one step at a
knob further to ^ or the
is built in the unit.
stations in FMl, 5 stations in FM2), and 5
stations in AM.
Press the desired preset button for more
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.
these steps.
station will be cancelled.
sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Never leave in a car parked in the
sun.
unit checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
solution.
concerning your unit, please consult
have made tine following checks, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
operate at alt.
displayed.
• The unit is being used in extremely
with excessive moisture.
preset tuning button is pressed.
• The memory of the station has been
in the display.