Computer Batteries; Antenna Adjustment - Sony ICF-2001 Operating Instructions Manual

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COMPUTER BATTERIES
Since this radio is controlled by a microcomputer, the computer
batteries must be installed when you operate the radio. If not, the
computer will not operate, nothing will appear in the Frequency
Display, and the radio will not function properly.
Computer battery installation
O Open the COMPUTER BACK UP BATTERY compartment lid.
COMPUTER BACK UP BATTERY
compartment
a a
eo
coin or similar
@ insert two IEC designation R6 batteries (AA size) with correct
polarity.
© Close the lid.
After installation of the radio and computer batteries, when you
set the POWER switch to ON, irregular figures or letters may ap-
pear in the Frequency Display, but after a few seconds the radio
will begin to operate on the following frequencies:
FM: 76.00 MHz
AM: 150 kHz
Computer battery life
About one year of operation can be expected when using Sony
SUM-3S Super Batteries.
Note: Be sure to replace the computer batteries once a year to
avoid damage from leaking batteries.
Notes on replacement of the computer batteries
@ When computer batteries are removed, preset stations and fre-
quencies input to the Li and Lz keys will be erased. After replacing
the computer batteries, be sure to preset again.
@ Insert new computer batteries one minute or more after remov-
ing old ones. If this is not done, frequencies may not be displayed
properly or cannot be input.
Note: When the air is especially dry, the following may be caused
by static electricity, but there is no cause for alarm:
+ The indication in the Frequency Display disappears.
e Irregular figures appear in the Frequency Display.
e The indication preset at the factory—FM 76.00MHz or AM
150 kHz—appears in the Frequency Display.
+ Frequencies cannot be tuned in.
If any of these things happen, remove and re-install the computer
batteries.
ANTENNA ADJUSTMENT
FOR AM (LW, MW, SW) RECEPTION
Pull the Telescopic Antenna out to its full length.
For AM reception of 360kHz to 2,143kHz, the built-in ferrite bar
antenna also operates. Since this antenna is directional, lay the set
down and rotate it to find the optimum position.
e if there is a fluorescent lamp just above the set and reception is
noisy, incline and shorten the Telescopic Antenna.
FOR FM RECEPTION
Pull out the Telescopic Antenna and adjust its-length, angle and
direction for optimum reception.
NOTES
e If reception is unsatisfactory with the Telescopic Antenna or the
built-in ferrite bar antenna, connect an external antenna. When us-
ing an external antenna, retract the Telescopic Antenna. To con-
nect an external antenna, see page 12.
@ In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception (especially LW and
MW reception) may be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a win-
dow.