English
WARNING
Operating the Active
Antenna
(see Fig. D)
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
1
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
Set the POWER switch on the antenna
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
controller to ON.
only.
POWER lamp will be lit.
2
Adjust the FREQ SELECT control.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
You are cautioned that any changes or
Band
Frequency
FREQ SELECT
modifications not expressly approved in this
Meter
range
control
manual could void your authority to operate
(x 1000 kHz)
this equipment.
75mb
3850 kHz~4050 kHz
4
60mb
4700 kHz~5100 kHz
5
INFORMATION
49mb
5900 kHz~6250 kHz
6
41mb
7100 kHz~7400 kHz
7
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
31mb
9400 kHz~10000 kHz
10
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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11500 kHz~12150 kHz
12
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
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13500 kHz~13900 kHz
14
protection against harmful interference in a
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15000 kHz~15700 kHz
16
residential installation. This equipment
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17450 kHz~18000 kHz
16
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
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18850 kHz~19100 kHz
20
energy and, if not installed and used in
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21450 kHz~21950 kHz
20
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Notes on the Radio
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
• For details on radio operation, refer to its
equipment does cause harmful interference to
instructions manual.
radio or television reception, which can be
• Set the DX/LOCAL switch of the radio to DX
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
when using the active antenna.
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
Note
measures:
• This active antenna is only for SW (Short
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Wave). When you receive FM, MW or LW be
—Increase the separation between the
sure to unplug this active antenna. If you leave
equipment and receiver.
the active antenna plugged in to the radio, the
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
telescopic antenna and the ferrite bar antenna
circuit different from that to which the
will not operate.
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced
To turn off the antenna controller
radio/TV technician for help.
Set the POWER switch to OFF/STANDBY.
Before You Begin
When using ICF-SW1000T or
ICF-SW7600G with the active
Thank you for choosing the Sony active antenna!
antenna
The active antenna will give you many hours of
When the antenna controller is connected to the
reliable service and listening pleasure.
EXT ANT jack of the radio, the power supply of
Please read these instructions thoroughly before
the antenna controller is linked to the power
operating the active antenna, and retain them for
supply of the radio. Set the POWER switch of the
future reference.
antenna controller to OFF/STANDBY.
When using ICF-SW100S/SW100E
Features
with the active antenna
• An active antenna for better Short Wave
The power supply of the antenna controller is
reception.
linked to the power supply of the radio, but this
• A built-in amplifier that makes the reception
may not work properly. Set the POWER switch of
like it is used at outdoors.
the antenna controller to ON.
• A compact size that is easy to carry.
Using ICF-SW10 or ICF-SW77 with
the active antenna
Location and Function
We do not recommend using ICF-SW10 or ICF-
of Controls
(see Fig. A)
SW77 with this antenna.
Please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
a
Antenna controller
1 Cord winder
After use
(see Fig. E)
2 Long cord
3 POWER switch
4 POWER lamp
1
Disconnect the antenna module,
5 FREQ SELECT control
antenna controller and radio.
6 Battery compartment
2
7 Short cord
Reel up the long cord.
3
Wrap the short cord to the antenna
b
Antenna module
controller and set it in place.
8 Clip
9 Suction cup
4
Twist and fold the antenna module and
then put it in the carrying case.
Inserting the Batteries
Precautions
(see Fig. B)
• Do not leave the unit in the location near heat
To insert the batteries into the antenna controller.
source, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
1
Open the battery compartment lid.
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
2
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0˚C
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with
to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F).
correct polarity.
• Do not use the unit where there is high
3
Close the lid.
humidity like the bathroom.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
long period of time, remove the batteries to
Battery life on dry batteries
avoid damage from battery leakage and
Sony R6 (size AA) dry batteries
corrosion.
approx. 40 hours
• Do not wash the antenna module.
• When folding the antenna module, do not bend
When to replace the batteries
it by force or break it.
When the batteries become weak, the POWER
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
lamp dims. Replace both batteries with new
long period of time, put it away.
ones. When the batteries get exhausted, the
POWER lamp goes off with the operation.
Specifications
Notes on the batteries
• Do not charge the dry batteries.
Power requirements:
• Do not carry the dry batteries with coins or
DC 3 V, two R6 (size AA) batteries
other metalic objects. It can generate heat if the
Dimensions (w/h/d):
positive and negative terminals of the batteries
Antenna Module
are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.
In use: Approx. 490 x 480 x 17.8 mm
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
(19
3
/
x 19 x
23
/
in.)
8
32
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
Folded: Approx. 205 x 180 x 17.8 mm
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
(8
1
/
x 7
1
/
x
23
/
in.)
8
8
32
Antenna Controller
Approx. 120 x 72 x 29.5 mm
Setting Up
(see Fig. C)
(4
3
/
x 2
7
/
x 1
3
/
in.) incl. projecting parts
4
8
16
Mass:
Antenna Module
Place the antenna module by the window or
Approx. 92 g (3.3 oz.)
where the reception is well. Then connect the
Antenna Controller
antenna controller, antenna module and radio.
Approx. 149 g (5.3 oz.) incl. batteries
Supplied accessories:
1
Unfold the antenna module slowly.
Carrying case (1)
When unfolding the antenna module, be
Batteries (2)*
careful not to hit yourself with it or your
surroundings (other people and non-durable
Design and specifications are subject to change
items).
without notice.
2
Pull out the long cord with a double pin
* World model only
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 external antenna jack
of the radio.
Notes
• Do not use the unit at outdoors.
• You may not get 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
flourescent lamps to avoid noise interference.