Antenna Installation; Parts Identifications - Sony AN-1 Instructions Manual

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FEATURES
@ The AN-1 can receive wide ragne bands: LW (long wave), MW
(standard broadcast) and SW (short wave) stations.
@ A low noise and interference-reducing FET is used in the built-in
RF amplifier.
@ The. AN-1 can operate on two different power sources, batteries
and house current.
@ The compact and lightweight design allows the antenna to
easily be assembled and installed with a screwdriver or a coin.
PRECAUTIONS
@ Do not open the casing of the antenna controller. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
@ Operate the set only on 9V dc.
For ac operation, use the ac power adaptor recommended for this
set. Do not use any other ac power adaptor.
@ Should any liquid or solid object fall into the set, remove the
batteries and disconnect the ac power adaptor, and have the set
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
@ In a strong wind, fold the antenna or remove the antenna from
the holder.
@ When there is thunder, immediately remove the antenna con-
necting cord from the INPUT jack on the antenna controller.
If you have any question or problem concerning your set, please
consult the nearest Sony dealer.
PARTS IDENTIFICATIONS
Refer to the illustration [1] on page 3.
Antenna controller section (ANT CONTROLLER)
@ Power indicator
@ POWER switch
@ ATT (attenuator) switch
© FREQ RANGE (frequency range) selector
@ Battery compartment cover
@ INPUT jack (for ANT MODULE)
@ DC IN 9V jack (for external power supply)
@ OUTPUT jack ,
Antenna module section (ANT MODULE)
@ Antenna
@ Coaxial cable
Antenna couplers
@ ANG-1 external/telescopic antenna coupler (EXT/TELESCOPIC
ANT COUPLER)
@® ANC-2 ferrite bar antenna coupler (FERRITE BAR ANT COUP-
LER)
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
Use a screwdriver or a coin.
Install the antenna referring to the illustration [2B] on page 3.
Notes on antenna installation
@ Instail the antenna as high as possible but not higher than
lighting rods, nearby high buildings, or tall trees.
® Do not install the antenna near the following:
— a power transmission line or a high voltage line
— electric equipment or machines which cause noise
— an antenna for television
—aroad with heavy traffic
— a wall of a building
Places to install the antenna
Refer to the illustration [2] @ through © on page 3.
@® Attaching to a thin pole
Attaching to a handrail of a veranda
© Attaching to a thick pole
© Attaching to a wide handrail
© Attaching to a wall (Use wood screws or screws for concrete
blocks.)
Notes
@ Take plenty of care when installing the antenna on a high place.
Be careful not to drop the parts. Be sure to install the antenna and
the antenna holder firmly.
@ Do not install the coaxial cable near the fluorescent light or the
television.
POWER SOURCES OF THE ANTENNA
CONTROLLER
BATTERIES
Install 6 batteries IEC designation R6 (size AA) with the correct
polarity. Refer to the illustration [3] on page 18.
@ The set cannot be operated on the internal batteries when the ac
power adaptor is connected to the set.
@ When the set is not to be used for a long period of time or is to be
operated extensively on other power sources, remove the batteries
to avoid set damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion.
Battery life
If the noise apparently appears or the sensitivity. of the antenna
decreases, the batteries have been exhausted. Replace all 6 bat-
teries with new ones.
HOUSE CURRENT
Connect the ac power adaptor (optional) designated in thetable on
page 7 into the DC IN 9V jack on the antenna controller. When the
ac power adaptor is connected, the internal batteries (if present)
are automatically disconnected. Refer to the illustration [4] on page
18.
@ Use only an ac power adaptor manufactured by Sony. Polarity of
the plugs of other manufacturers may be different.
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Polarity of the plug of Sony
AC power adaptor