Sony AN-LP1 - Short Wave Active Antenna Manual

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.

For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony active antenna! The active antenna will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure.

Please read these instructions thoroughly before operating the active antenna, and retain them for future reference.

Features

• An active antenna for better Short Wave reception.
• A built-in amplifier that makes the receptionlike it is used at outdoors.
• A compact size that is easy to carry.

Location and Function of Controls (see Fig. A)

1. Antenna controller
   1. Cord winder
   2. Long cord
   3. POWER switch
   4. POWER lamp
   5. FREQ SELECT control
   6. Battery compartment
   7. Short cord
2. Antenna module
   8. Clip
   9. Suction cup

Inserting the Batteries (see Fig. B)

To insert the batteries into the antenna controller.

1. Open the battery compartment lid.
2. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity.
3. Close the lid.

Battery life on dry batteries

Sony R6 (size AA) dry batteries approx. 40 hours

When to replace the batteries

When the batteries become weak, the POWER lamp dims. Replace both batteries with new ones. When the batteries get exhausted, the POWER lamp goes off with the operation.

Notes on the batteries

• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not carry the dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Setting Up (see Fig. C)

Place the antenna module by the window or where the reception is well. Then connect the antenna controller, antenna module and radio.

1. Unfold the antenna module slowly.
   When unfolding the antenna module, be careful not to hit yourself with it or your surroundings (other people and non-durable items).
2. Pull out the long cord with a double pin plug from the antenna controller until it stops and connect it to the antenna module.
3. Attach the antenna module to a glass window or the curtain.
4. Take out the short cord with a single pin plug from the antenna controller and connect it to the external antenna jack of the radio.

Notes

• Do not use the unit at outdoors.
• You may not get the best reception if the long cord of the antenna controller is kept near the radio. Keep the long cord as far away from the radio as possible.
• Keep the radio and antenna controller away from the TV, telephone, personal computer and fluorescent lamps to avoid noise interference.

Operating the Active Antenna (see Fig. D)

1. Set the POWER switch on the antenna controller to ON. POWER lamp will be lit.
2. Adjust the FREQ SELECT control.

Notes on the Radio

• For details on radio operation, refer to its instructions manual.
• Set the DX/LOCAL switch of the radio to DX when using the active antenna.

Note

• This active antenna is only for SW (Short Wave). When you receive FM, MW or LW be sure to unplug this active antenna. If you leave the active antenna plugged in to the radio, the telescopic antenna and the ferrite bar antenna will not operate.

To turn off the antenna controller

Set the POWER switch to OFF/STANDBY.

When using ICF-SW1000T or ICF-SW7600G with the active antenna

When the antenna controller is connected to the EXT ANT jack of the radio, the power supply of the antenna controller is linked to the power supply of the radio. Set the POWER switch of the antenna controller to OFF/STANDBY.

When using ICF-SW100S/SW100E with the active antenna

The power supply of the antenna controller is linked to the power supply of the radio, but this may not work properly. Set the POWER switch of the antenna controller to ON.

Using ICF-SW10 or ICF-SW77 with the active antenna

We do not recommend using ICF-SW10 or ICFSW77 with this antenna.
Please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

After use (see Fig. E)

1. Disconnect the antenna module, antenna controller and radio.
2. Reel up the long cord.
3. Wrap the short cord to the antenna controller and set it in place.
4. Twist and fold the antenna module and then put it in the carrying case.

Precautions

• Do not leave the unit in the location near heat source, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0˚Cto 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F).
• Do not use the unit where there is high humidity like the bathroom.
• When you are not going to use the unit for along period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• Do not wash the antenna module.
• When folding the antenna module, do not bend it by force or break it.
• When you are not going to use the unit for along period of time, put it away.

Specifications

Power requirements:
DC 3 V, two R6 (size AA) batteries
Dimensions (w/h/d):
Antenna Module
In use: Approx. 490 x 480 x 17.8 mm
(19 ³/ 8 x 19 x ²³/ 32 in.)
Folded: Approx. 205 x 180 x 17.8 mm
(8 ¹/ 8 x 7 ¹/ 8 x ²³/ 32 in.)
Antenna Controller
Approx. 120 x 72 x 29.5 mm
(4 ³/ 4 x 2 ⁷/ 8 x 1 ³/ 16 in.) incl. projecting parts
Mass:
Antenna Module
Approx. 92 g (3.3 oz.)
Antenna Controller
Approx. 149 g (5.3 oz.) incl. batteries
Supplied accessories:
Carrying case (1)
Batteries (2)*

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* World model only