Sony ICF-M780SL Operating Instructions

4-527-232-13(1)
FM/SW/MW/LW
PLL SYNTHESIZED RADIO
Operating Instructions GB
Manual de instrucciones ES
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ICF-M780SL
Presetting stations
Preset favourite stations to the 5 preset buttons. You can preset up to 5 stations each for
FM, SW, MW and LW bands.
1 2 Press and hold the desired preset button (1 – 5) until
Tune to the station you want. you hear a beep and the preset number appears on the
display.
Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Listening to the Radio"
above.
To adjust the volume To listen through headphones
Connect headphones that have a stereo or
monaural mini plug (not supplied).
You will hear monaural sound through the
headphones.
Guide to parts and controls
Unit
The serial number is
located on the
nameplate on the
bottom exterior of
the unit.

 / (power) button SLEEP button
 
VOLUME control* Speaker
  Display
SW BAND button
 
FM/SW/MW/LW button Preset buttons*
  (headphones) jack 
Telescopic antenna
 +,  buttons*  AC IN jack
 
ENTER/SET CLOCK button (holding Battery compartment cover

down the button enters the clock Carrying handle
setting mode.)
 * The "MAX" position of VOLUME control, the
ON TIMER/SET TIMER button (holding
+ button and the preset button numbered 3 has a
down the button enters the timer
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when
setting mode.)
operating the radio.
Display
 
Lights up when a station is tuned in. Lights up when presetting the stations to
 Lights up when the on timer is turned the preset buttons, or when selecting a
on, or when the unit is in the on timer preset station.

setting mode. Frequency/time/message display area
 Lights up or flashes when the battery  Indicates the currently selected band.
power is low. Replace all the batteries
with new ones when this indicator
starts flashing.

Lights up when the sleep timer is
turned on, or when the unit is in the
sleep timer setting mode.

Getting Started

1
Connect the radio to a wall outlet.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN jack first, then
connect it to a wall outlet.
Extend the telescopic
antenna when listening to
FM and SW stations.
Extending the antenna is
not necessary when
Telescopic antenna
listening to MW/LW
stations.
Connect
securely.
AC power cord (supplied)
To AC IN jack

Listening to the Radio

1
Turn on the radio.
To change the preset station
1
Tune to a new station.
2
Press and hold the preset button
you want to change.
The preset station on the selected
button will be replaced by the new one.
Example: Presetting
FM 87.50 to preset
number 1.
Note
When connecting headphones to the radio, use
a headphones cable with a stereo (3-pole) or
monaural (2-pole) mini plug. Sound may not be
heard when using other types of plugs.
Monaural*
mini plug
Compatible
1 ring
plug types
Stereo mini
plug
2 rings
Other types of
plugs cannot be
used.
3 or more rings
* It is recommended that you use the monaural
headphones (ø 3.5 mm mini-plug) with this
radio. You can also use stereo headphones, but
the headphone output will be monaural.
To  (headphones)
Convenient functions
Sleep Timer Scan Tuning
The radio automatically turns off after a set time 1
Press FM/SW/MW/LW to select the
has elapsed.
band, then press and hold + or .
1
Press SLEEP.
The unit starts scanning stations in the
The "SLEEP" indicator starts flashing and the frequency of the band.
default setting ("90") appears on the display.
2
Press ENTER to stop scan tuning when
If you press SLEEP while the radio is off, the
the desired station is received.
radio turns on automatically.
2 When scan tuning begins, the unit
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the
automatically starts scanning from the
desired setting while the "SLEEP"
previously received frequency and pauses for
indicator is flashing. 3 seconds when a station is received, then the
scanning continues. Listen to the 3-second
radio previews and press ENTER when you
encounter the desired station.
Note
For the SW band, if scanning starts from a frequency
inside the range of a meter band, scanning is
performed only within the current meter band. If
Each time you press the button, the duration
scanning starts from a frequency outside the range
(in minutes) changes on the display as follows:
of a meter band and reaches the following meter
band, scanning will continue within that meter
band.
90 60 30 15
About Backlight
OFF
The backlight will turn off if no operation is
3 performed for 15 seconds to minimize power
Press ENTER.
consumption.
The selected setting is confirmed and the
"SLEEP" indicator stops flashing. Tip
The backlight will stay on when performing scan
Tips
tuning.
• If you do not press ENTER within about 3 seconds,
the currently selected setting is confirmed
To change the MW tuning
automatically.
• You can check the time left until the radio turns
interval
off by pressing SLEEP again after setting the sleep
timer.
1
Press / to turn off the radio.
To cancel the sleep timer
2
You can cancel the sleep timer using either
Press and hold the preset button 1 and
method below:
FM/SW/MW/LW at the same time until
• Set the sleep timer to "OFF."
you hear a beep.
• Turn off the radio once, and then turn it on again.
Each time you press and hold the buttons, the
To change the sleep timer setting
MW tuning interval changes cyclically.
Changing the tuning interval erases all the MW
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select other settings.
preset stations stored in the unit. Reset your
preset stations after changing the tuning
On Timer
interval.
The radio automatically turns on at a preset time.
When using the on timer, make sure to tune to
the station you want to listen beforehand.
1
Press and hold ON TIMER.
The "ON TIMER" indicator and the hour
indication start flashing on the display.
Note
The MW tuning interval can be changed only when
the radio is turned off. Be sure to turn off the radio
beforehand.
2
Press + or  to set the hour for the
To change the clock display
radio to be turned on, and then press
mode
ENTER.
The minute indication flashes on the display.
1
Press / to turn off the radio.
3
Press + or  to set the minutes, and
2
Press and hold + and the preset button
then press ENTER.
1 until the clock display mode is
The "ON TIMER" indicator stops flashing and
the on timer function is activated. changed.
If the radio is turned on, press / and turn off
Each time you press and hold the buttons, the
the radio.
clock display mode changes from the 24-hour
system to the 12-hour system (or vice versa).
Notes
• The on timer setting mode will be cancelled after
65 seconds if there is no operation.
• When the on timer function turns the radio on, the
sleep timer is automatically activated and the
radio goes off after 90 minutes. Until the radio will
go off, the display shows both the on timer and
sleep timer indicators.
To deactivate the on timer
Press ON TIMER (the "ON TIMER" indicator
disappears). Note
Repeatedly pressing the button allows you to
The clock display mode can be changed only
activate or deactivate the on timer.
when the radio is turned off. Be sure to turn off
Once you set and activate the on timer, the radio
the radio beforehand.
turns on at the preset time everyday.
2
Set the clock.
"0:00" will flash on the display when the batteries are installed or
the AC power cord is plugged in for the first time.
Press and hold
SET CLOCK
until the hour
indication
starts flashing.
To a wall outlet
2
3
Select the band (FM, SW, MW or LW). Tune to the station you want.
Repeatedly pressing the
Press + or  to tune to
button switches the
the desired station.
band.
When you press and hold the button, the unit changes the
tuning mode to scan tuning mode. Scan tuning
automatically scans the stations in the frequency range of
the current band, receiving tuned signals for 3 seconds for
each station. For more details on scan tuning, see "Scan
Tuning" under "Convenient functions."
Listening to a preset station
1 2
Select the band (FM, SW, MW or LW).
To use the radio on batteries
Press down on the battery
compartment cover at 
and slide it in the direction
of the arrow .
Insert the  side of the
Notes
battery first.
• When the battery power drops to a certain level, the sound may
become weak or distorted, and the battery indicator ("
flashing on the display. After that, when the batteries become fully
exhausted, the status of the indicator will change from "flashing" to
"lit-up," and the power will go off. If this happens, replace all the
batteries with new ones.
• Be sure to turn off the radio and replace the batteries within 60
seconds. Otherwise, the settings such as for the clock, on timer and
preset stations will be initialized. Should this happen, perform the
Three LR14 (size C) batteries (not
necessary settings again. Note that the battery indicator ("
supplied)
remain lit even after the batteries are replaced. The battery indicator
disappears when you turn on the radio after battery replacement.
To close the cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow  until it
• Remove the batteries from the unit if the unit is not to be used for an
clicks into place.
extended period of time. When using the radio again, perform the
necessary settings, such as for the clock, on timer and preset stations.
WARNING
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
In case of battery leakage
If battery fluid has leaked, do not touch the fluid
with your bare hands.
Battery fluid may remain inside the unit. Consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
If battery fluid gets into your eyes, do not rub your
eyes, as blindness may occur. Quickly wash your
eyes with plenty of clean water and immediately
seek medical attention.
If battery fluid gets onto your body or clothing,
burns or injury may occur. Quickly wash off with
clean water, and seek medical attention if skin
inflammation or injuries occur.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to equipment
sold in countries applying EU directives
This product has been manufactured by or on
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product
compliance based on European Union legislation
shall be addressed to the authorized representative,
Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited,
Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any
service or guarantee matters, please refer to the
addresses provided in the separate service or
guarantee documents.
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on the power sources
specified in "Specifications." For battery operation,
use three LR14 (size C) alkaline batteries. For AC
operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do not
use any other cord.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it will
not be used for an extended period of time.
• When operating the unit on batteries, it is
recommended that you remove the AC power
cord from the wall outlet.
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to
40°C. If it is used in temperatures higher than this
range, the display may gradually turn black. If it is
used in temperatures lower than this range, the
display may change very slowly. (These
irregularities will disappear and there will be no
damage to the unit when the unit is used in the
recommended temperature range again.)
• When carrying the radio, grasp the handle at the
rear of the unit to prevent the radio from falling.
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical
shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun.
Hour setting Minute setting
Press + or  to set the Press + or  to set the
hour, and then press minutes, and then press
ENTER. ENTER.
To change the meter band in the SW function
Press SW BAND repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the meter band changes as
follows. Once changing the meter band, the unit receives the
lowest frequency in the selected meter band and starts tuning
from that frequency among the whole SW band.
49 mb
Currently selected band
19 mb
Press the desired preset button (1 – 5).
Notes
• To prevent the preset from being
changed by mistake, do not hold the
preset button down.
• If no station has been preset to the
pressed button, "Non" appears and
the unit returns to the frequency
before the button was pushed.
") will start
") will
Troubleshooting
Should any problems persist after you have
made the following checks, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
• The radio is being used in extremely high or low
Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and temperatures or in a place with excessive
electronic equipment (applicable in the
moisture.
European Union and other European countries
Very weak or interrupted sound, or
with separate collection systems)
unsatisfactory reception.
This symbol on the product, the battery
• If you are in a building, listen near a window.
or on the packaging indicates that the
• Try improving radio receptions using the
product and the battery shall not be
following procedures.
treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in
FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust
combination with a chemical symbol.
the length and the angle for best reception.
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
SW: Extend the telescopic antenna vertically.
are added if the battery contains more than
MW/LW: An MW/LW antenna is built in the unit.
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these
Reorient the unit itself for best reception.
products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potentially negative consequences
When adjusting for FM or SW
for the environment and human health which could
reception, adjust the direction
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
of the antenna by holding it at
handling. The recycling of the materials will help to
the bottom. The antenna can be
conserve natural resources.
damaged if you move the
In case of products that for safety, performance or antenna with excessive force.
data integrity reasons require a permanent
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
connection with an incorporated battery, this
are exhausted.
battery should be replaced by qualified service staff
There is noise in the speaker output.
only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical
and electronic equipment will be treated properly, • If a mobile phone is placed close to the radio, a
loud noise may be heard from the radio. Keep
hand over these products at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of the phone away from the radio.
electrical and electronic equipment. For all other
batteries, please view the section on how to remove
the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for
Specifications
the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your
Time display
household waste disposal service or the shop where
12-hour system/24-hour system
you purchased the product or battery.
Frequency range
FM
The following frequency 1,606.5 kHz  1,610 kHz
87.5 MHz  108 MHz (50 kHz step)
range is not allocated to sound broadcasting in the
European Common Allocations table and cannot be SW
5.8 MHz  15.9 MHz (5 kHz step)
used in Europe.
MW
531 kHz  1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 kHz  1,610 kHz (10 kHz step)
LW
153 kHz  279 kHz (9 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency
FM: 128 kHz
SW: 45 kHz
MW: 45 kHz
LW: 45 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 10 cm dia., 12 Ω, monaural
Audio power output
500 mW
Output
 (headphones) jack (ø 3.5 mm mini jack)
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, Power requirements
disconnect the AC power cord and remove the 230 V AC, 50 Hz (AC power supply)
batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified 4.5 V DC, three LR14 (size C) alkaline batteries
personnel before operating it any further.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding
or spring-wound watches away from the unit to
prevent possible damage from the magnetism.
• To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do not
use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine, which may damage the finish.
• Do not operate the unit with wet hands since
doing so may cause a short circuit.
• When carrying the unit, grasp the handle at the
rear of the unit to prevent the unit from dropping.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Notes
• The clock setting mode will be cancelled
after 65 seconds if there is no operation.
• The clock setting will reset to the factory
default if you remove both the AC power
cord and batteries from the unit after
you set the clock.
41 mb 31 mb
22 mb
25 mb
About the meter bands
As the SW frequencies are
Meter band Frequency range (kHz)
assigned to the meter
49 mb
5,800  6,250
bands as shown in the
41 mb 7,100  7,550 table, you can make a
quick search for a desired
31 mb 9,300  10,000
frequency by changing the
25 mb 11,500  12,220
corresponding meter band.
22 mb
13,500  13,900
19 mb
15,000  15,900
Note
Automatic tuning mode will only be available within the range of the current
meter band. When in outside of the range, the tuning mode changes to manual
tuning mode.
Improving radio reception
When radio receptions are poor, receptions will be improved by reorienting
or adjusting the length of the antenna (FM and SW), or reorienting the unit
itself (MW/LW).
For FM
For MW/LW
Reorient the unit itself to find
Extend the good reception. (A ferrite bar
telescopic
antenna is built into the unit.)
antenna and
adjust the length
For SW
and the angle for
good reception.
Extend the telescopic
antenna vertically.
Batteries become exhausted very quickly.
• Be sure to turn off the radio when not using it.
See "Battery life" under "Specifications" for
details about the estimated battery life.
• When " " starts flashing, replace all the
batteries with new ones.
A desired station cannot be received when a
preset button is pressed.
• Make sure you have selected the desired band
(FM, SW, MW or LW) before you press the preset
button. One station for each band can be set to
each button.
• You may have held down the preset button to
which the station was preset, causing the station
to be replaced by a new one. Preset the desired
station again.
The message "Non" appears and the preset
button indicator ("PRESET" and the preset
number) lights up on the display when a
preset button is pressed.
• No station has been preset to the corresponding
button. Preset a station.
Battery life
*
Approx. 100 hours (FM reception)
Approx. 100 hours (SW reception)
Approx. 100 hours (MW reception)
Approx. 100 hours (LW reception)
* When listening through the speaker on Sony
(LR14SG) alkaline batteries. (The actual battery life
may vary depending on the unit and operating
conditions.)
Dimensions
Approx. 253 mm × 136.3 mm × 61.2 mm (W/H/D)
Mass
Approx. 860 g (excl. batteries)
Approx. 1,060 g (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.