Sony ICF-M260 - Manual (Page 2)

English
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<ontrol]ed PLL(Phase Locked
Loop) synthesizer system using a
microcomputer for easy pinpoint
Uining.
• Upto lOstationsinFMandSstahons
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 Channel step
North and South lOkHz
American counts
Other cou»>^3es
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
correct polarity.
3 Close the lid.
Battery Life for using
Band (Approx, hours)
FM 17 hours
AM/LW 23 hours
Knowing When to Replace the
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
"<Xi" 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.
Notes on Batteries
• Insert the batteries with correct
polarity.
• Do not charge the dry' batteries.
• Lo not use duferenv cypes of 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
batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
• If a battery leakage occurs, wipe the
battery compartment with a soft cloth
before inserting new ones
Operating the
Radio
Manual Tuning
1 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) FMl*-^ FM2*
I_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1
* When using FMl or FM2 preset
mode, you may listen to the radio
on either mode.
(See "Preset Tuning")
4 Turn TUNEH^IME 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 ^ 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 recep'tion
FM: Extend the telescopic antenna
and adjust the length.
AM/LW: Rotate the unit
horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna
is built in the unit.
Preset Tuning
You can preset up to 10 stations in FM (5
stations in FMl, 5 stations in FM2), and 5
stations in AM.
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.
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.
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To preset another station, repeat
these steps.
♦ To change the preset station, preset a
new station number. The previous
station will be cancelled.
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,
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 doth
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 tine following checks, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
The front panel buttons do not
operate at alt.
• " 0-7Ì " is displayed. Press the HOLD
button so that " o-Fi " 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 '
in the display.
• Weak batteries.
" flashes