SONY 3-755-441-21(1) TVWEATHER/FM/AM 4 Band PLL Synthesized Receiver ICF-M350V Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Sony Corporation ©1992 Printed in JapanPERSONAL/PORTABLE AUDIO PRODUCTS SONY LiMiTED WARRANTY For @ period of 1 yeer trom the deve of retail purchees, SONY shall st its sole end sbsolute option ‘thar repsi the defective product st no chesge oF replece the defective product with the same ‘model or ite equivelent model et no chemge through @ SONY SERVICE CENTER. ‘To obtein warrenty serviea, you must take the product. or deliver the product prepsid, to one of the SONY SERVICE CENTERS located in the United States root of purchese in the form of a bit of sale or recsipted invoice, which indicates thet the product i witin the warrenty period, must be presented to obtain werrenty service. SONY suggests thet ‘the purcheoer retain the dasiar’s dated bil of axle as evidence of the dete of retal purchase. ‘This werranty dose not cover cosmetic damage, nd damage to any pert of the product, incising the entenne, which resus from acts of God, eccident, misuse, abuse, improper maintenance of ‘connection to an improper woltege supply. “This warranty is valid only if the serial number appears on the product. This warranty is valid onty in the United States of America. ‘which vary from state to state, Presse refer to the lat of SONY SERVICE CENTERS on the reverse side for the SONY SERVICE CENTER nesrest you. 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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 of 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. ~Consutt the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Features * A quartz-controlled PLL(Phase Locked Loop) synthesizer system using a microcomputer for easy pinpoint tuning. © Up to 5 stations in each band can be preset. The tuned frequency is digitally displayed to make ‘searching of the desired station easier. © The radio can be tuned on at the preset time, * Weather band provides continuous broadcast of the latest weather information (directly from National Weather Service offices). Note on AM channel step The AM channel step differs depending on areas. The AM channel step of this unit is factory-set to 10 KHz to match the frequency allocation system of the country as listed. You can change the channel step. (See “Changing AM Channel Step”.)a Precautions * Operate the unit only on 4.5 V DC. For battery operation, use three size AA (R6) batteries. For AC operation and car battery operation, use accessories recommended for the unit. Do not use any other type. The namepiate indicating operating voltage, etc. is located on the rear. ‘Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. Use the unit within a temperature range of 0° C to 40° C (32'F to 104’F). If it is used in temperatures higher than this range, numbers may appear on the frequency which have nothing to do with the frequency being received. If it is used in temperatures lower than this range, the numbers displayed may change very slowly. (These irregularities will disappear and there will be no damage to the unit when the unit is used in its recommended temperature range.) . * Should any solid object or liquid fall in to the unit, remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified personne! before operating it any further. * Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring- wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet. ‘+ When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with mitd detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing. It you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Guide Should any problem persist after you have made following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The unit is not turned on. ¢ Weak or incorrect polarity of batteries. * The o» mark is displayed. Press the KEY PROTECT button so that the o~ mark will disappear. * The AC power adaptor or the car battery cord is disconnected. * Battery operation is attempted while the AC power adaptor or the car battery cord is connected to the unit, but not to a wail outlet or cigarette lighter socket. The front panel buttons do not operate at all. © The o» mark is displayed. Press the KEY PROTECT button so that the o» mark will disappear. Display is dim, or no indication is displayed. © Weak batteries. © The unit is being used in extremely high or low temperatures or in place with excessive moisture. Sound Is not heard at all. * The VOL control is turned down completely. * The earphone is plugged in. * Incorrect polarity of batteries Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory reception * Weak batteries: © Ina vehicte or in a building, listen near a window. ‘The station cannot be received in the preset tuning. * The station has not been preset. * The memory of the station has been erased. Preset the station again. The radio is not turned on at the preset time. © The current time is not set correctly. © The alarm time is not set correctly. * The VOL contro! is turned down completely. Sound is not heard and “coo” flashes in the display window. * Weak batteries. pecifications 67.8-108 MHz ie i i | (0.1 MHz step) | TAM — |$30-1,710 kHz (10 kHz step) | ‘ '§31-1.710 kHz (9 kHz step) | [ar anny ‘Speaker Approx. 7.7 cm (3'/s inches) dia. Power output 280 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion) Output Earphone jack (minijack) Power requirements 4.5 V DC Three size AA (R6) batteries DC IN 4.5 V jack accepts: ‘Sony AC-E45M AC power adaptor (not supplied) Sony DCC-E145L car battery cord (not supplied) for use with 12 V car battery Battery lite TVMWEATHER: 12 hours FM: 15 hours. ‘AM: 21 hours using Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) Approx, 195 x 95 x 32.5 mm (w/t/d) (7%x3%x1%e inches) Not incl. projecting parts and controls Dimensions Mass Approx. 440 g (15.5 02) inc!. batteries Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories AC power adaptor AC-E45M Car battery cord DCC-E145L_ Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the optional accessories available in your country.Installing Batteries or distorted. When the batteries are run down completely, the power is turned off and “ooo” in the display window flashes. When the power turned on with the indication flashing, the power will be tuned off right away. When “ooo” starts flashing, replace all the batteries with new ones. After the batteries are replaced, tim the power on again to stop the flashing of the indication. ‘When replacing the batteries Replace the batteries within about one minute after turning off the radio. If you do not replace them within ‘one minute, the preset stations may be erased, the clock setting may be cleared and “AM 12:00" flashes in the display window. To avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion Remove the batteries when you do not use the unit for a tong time. When the batteries are removed for a long time Preset stations will be erased and the clock setting will be cleared. It this case, store stations and reset the The indication of the power remaining in the battery ‘When you tum the unit on, the power remaining in the battery is displayed for about one second and a half. The unit displays one of the four indications depending ‘on the power remaining in the battery. Now batteries “""o coc oes <=" -"" Used batteries [eee oo L__o] ‘When the power has _-B4/e| boon oxausied ee [ORRFRENG Saticee NE The internal batteries are automatically disconnected when the AC power adaptor or the car battery cord is connected to the DC IN 4.5 V jack. House current ‘Connect the Sony AC-E45M AC power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 4.5 V jack, and plug it into a wall outlet. Car battery For use on 12 V car battery, connect the Sony DCC- E145L car battery cord (not supplied) to the DC IN 4.5 V jack. Notes * When operating the unit on the batteries, remove the AC power adaptor or car battery cord. © The unit cannot be operated on the internal batteries. when the DC power adaptor or car battery cord is connected to the DC IN 4.5 V jack. . © The batteries should be inserted for back-up even when the unit is operated on AC power adaptor or car battery cord. * When the AC power adaptor is not used, be Sure to unplug it both from the DC IN 4.5 V jack and froma wall outlet. If the AC power adaptor is connected to the DC IN 4.5 V jack without connecting to a wall outlet, the clock will be reset and the preset stations will be erased. Note on the AC power adaptor Use only the recommended car battery cord or AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other car battery cord or AC power adaptor. ky .nnmSetting the Clock Changing the AM Channel Step Set the clock or display time when the radio is turned off. 1 When you insert the batteries for the first time, 1 Make sure that the radio is turned off. digits flash in the display window. To stop fasting, press the CLOGK/ENTER buon, 2 White pressing the CLOCK/ENTER button ©, keep pressing the POWER button @ for more than 5 seconds. The AM channel step has been changed. If you proceed step 2 again, the channel step changes again. Note Ifyou proceed with the step above, the clock and the preset memory are erased, and “AM 12:00" flashes. 1 E> agat> (= ea] 2 While pressing the CLOCK/ENTER button, press. the TUNE/TIME + or — button to set the clock to the current time. Each time the bution pressed, the digits move forward or back by one. When you keep the button pressed, the digits change rapidly. 3 When you release the CLOCK/ENTER button, the clock starts operating, and “:” starts flashing. If you release the CLOCK/ENTER button simultaneously with the time signal as it sounds, the clock starts from zero second.Listening to the Radio (manuai tuning) Press the POWER button to turn the radio on. Improve Reception The band, frequency and the preset number of the To station before the radio was tumed off appear in the FM/TVWEATHER: Extend the antenna display window. and adjust the length, direction and angle for the best reception. 2 Turn the VOL contro! a little to get sound. AM: ‘Since the ferrite bar antenna is 3 Pitas the BAND/STANDBY button to select the cote ae eosetion i aftoctad the position of the radio. Each press of the button changes the band in the Rotate the unit for horizontally following order. optimum reception. (7h PMT WEATHER (The display window shows the last frequency chosen in each band.) 4 Tare in @ desired station by pressing the TUNE/ + or — buttons. 5 Adjust volume. To turn the radio off Press the POWER button. Press the KEY PROTECT button. The o» mark will be displayed, indicating that the front panel buttons cannot be activated. This prevents accidental operation when the unit is being carried. You can adjust volume even if the o~ mark is displayed. To release this function, press the KEY PROTECT button again. When you press the KEY PROTECT button in the standby mode, the standby mode will be canceled temporarily until the KEY PROTECT function is. released.Preset Tuning You can preset up to five stations in each band (a total of 20 stations). Example: To set AM 1260 kHz in preset button 2. erie ete eee on Oman 1 Press the POWER button to turn the radio on. 2 Tune in the AM 1260 kitz (see “Listening to the Radio (Manual Tuning)”). 3 While keeping the CLOCK/ENTER button pressed, press the desired PRESET TUNING button. The preset number appears in the display window. Repeat these steps for each station to be preset. To change the preset station Preset a new station in the number of which you want to change the station. The previous station is canceled. 1 Press the POWER button to turn the radio on. 2 Select the band with the BAND/STANDBY button. 3 Press the desired PRESET TUNING button. 4 Adjust the volume. Using the Alarm Functio: You can tum the radio on at the preset time. It will be tuned in the station before the radio was tumed off. The radio will automatically tum off after about 60 minutes, unless you turn it off. Setting the Alurn Thne Make sure the radio is turned off. —_ 2 While keeping the ALARM button pressed, set the time by pressing the TUNE/TIME + or — button. While the ALARM button is pressed, the “STANDBY” indication is flashing in the display window. Q Release the ALARM button. The alarm time is set. The indication becomes the current time. Setting the Alarm 1 Make sure the radio is turned off. 2 Press the BAND/STANDBY button. anes “STANDBY” indication appears in the display Sale = Be) [= $$0)>(L+ $a] To cancel the alarm function Press the BAND/STANDBY button. The “STANDBY” indication disappears. Note When “AM 12:00” is flashing, you cannot set the alarm time nor set the alarm.