Sony ICF-9740W Quick Start Manual

SONY
FM/AM
2
BAND
RADIO
ICF-9740W
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•
Before operating the
set,
please read
this
manual
thoroughly.
•
This
manual should be
retained
for future reference.
OWNER'S RECORD
The model and
serial
numbers
are located
at the
rear.
Record
the
serial
number
in
the space provided below. Refer
to
them whenever
you
call
upon
your
Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model
No.
ICF-9740W
Serial No..
This
instruction
manual
covers
the
USA
and Canadian models
of
the ICF-
9740W
table radio. Their
performance and
specifications are
identical
except
that
the
Canadian model has
a recording
jack.
WARNING
•
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
ex-
pose
the
set to rain
or moisture.
• To
avoid
electrical
shock,
do
not
open
the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified person-
nel only.
Sony
Corporation
Printed
in
Taiwan
©
1980
PRECAUTIONS
•
Operate the set only
on
120
V
ac,
60
Hz.
• The
nameplate
indicating
operating
voltage,
power
consumption,
etc. is
located on the
rear exterior.
•
Unplug
the set
from
the wall outlet
when
it
is
not to be used
for
an extend-
ed period of time.
To
disconnect the cord,
pull
it
out by grasping the
plug.
Never
pull
it
by the cord.
• Do
not
install
the set
in
a
location
near heat sources such as
radiators or
airducts, or
in
a place subject
to direct sunlight,
excessive
dust,
mechanical
vibration,
or shock.
•
Allow adequate
air
circulation
to
prevent
internal heat
build-up.
Do
not
place the set
on surfaces
(rugs,
blankets,
etc.) or
near materials
(curtains,
draperies) that
may
block the
ventilation holes.
• Should any
liquid or solid object
fall
into the
set,
unplug
the
set
and have
the set
checked
by qualified personnel before operating
it
any
further.
•
When
the cabinet
becomes
soiled,
clean
it
with a
soft cloth
dampened
with
a mild detergent
solution.
Never use abrasive cleansers
or
chemical
solvents,
as they
may mar
the cabinet.
• When
an external
antenna
is
used,
disconnect
it
from
the
antenna
ter-
minals
of
the set during a lightning storm,
unless
the
installation incor-
porates a suitable lightning arrestor.
If
you have any question
or
problem concerning your
set that
is
not covered
in
this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency range
Antennas
Speaker
Power
output
Power
requirements
Dimensions
Weight
FM
87.5-108MHZ
(3.42-2.78m)
AM
530-1,605kHz
(566
187m)
FM:
AC
power
cord antenna
External
antenna
terminals
(75
ohms)
AM:
Built-in ferrite
bar
antenna
Approx.
16cm
(6%
inches)
dia.
2W
(at
10%
harmonic
distortion)
120
V
ac,
60
Hz
Approx.
330x232x136mm
(w/h/d)
(13x9%x5%
inches)
Incl.
projecting parts and controls
Approx. 2.2kg
(4lb
13oz)
Design and
specifications subject to
change without
notice.
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