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Operating Instructions GB
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©2014 Sony Corporation
ICF-M780SL
ICF-M780SL
Presetting stations
Preset favourite stations to the 5 preset buttons. You can preset up to 5 stations each for
FM, SW, MW and LW bands.
1
1
2
Press and hold the desired preset button (1 – 5) until
Tune to the station you want.
you hear a beep and the preset number appears on the
display.
3
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Listening to the Radio"
above.
To adjust the volume
To listen through headphones
Connect headphones that have a stereo or
monaural mini plug (not supplied).
You will hear monaural sound through the
headphones.
Guide to parts and controls
Unit
The serial number is
located on the
nameplate on the
bottom exterior of
the unit.
(
) /
/ (power) button
SLEEP button
SW BAND
VOLUME control*
Speaker
LW/ MW/ SW/ FM
Display
SW BAND button
(
FM/SW/MW/LW button
)
Preset buttons*
(headphones) jack
Telescopic antenna
+
+, buttons*
AC IN jack
ENTER/SET CLOCK
ENTER/SET CLOCK button (holding
Battery compartment cover
down the button enters the clock
Carrying handle
ET TIMER/ ON TIMER
setting mode.)
* The "MAX" position of VOLUME control, the
ON TIMER/SET TIMER button (holding
+ button and the preset button numbered 3 has a
down the button enters the timer
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when
setting mode.)
operating the radio.
Display
.
Lights up when a station is tuned in.
Lights up when presetting the stations to
Lights up when the on timer is turned
the preset buttons, or when selecting a
on, or when the unit is in the on timer
preset station.
setting mode.
Frequency/time/message display area
Lights up or flashes when the battery
Indicates the currently selected band.
.
power is low. Replace all the batteries
with new ones when this indicator
starts flashing.
Lights up when the sleep timer is
turned on, or when the unit is in the
sleep timer setting mode.
4-527-232-41(1)
Getting Started
1
Connect the radio to a wall outlet.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN jack first, then
connect it to a wall outlet.
Telescopic antenna
Connect
securely.
AC power cord (supplied)
To AC IN jack
Listening to the Radio
1
Turn on the radio.
Printed in China
To change the preset station
1
Tune to a new station.
2
Press and hold the preset button
you want to change.
The preset station on the selected
button will be replaced by the new one.
Example: Presetting
FM 87.50 to preset
number 1.
Note
When connecting headphones to the radio, use
a headphones cable with a stereo (3‑pole) or
monaural (2‑pole) mini plug. Sound may not be
heard when using other types of plugs.
Monaural*
mini plug
Compatible
1 ring
plug types
Stereo mini
plug
2 rings
Other types of
plugs cannot be
used.
3 or more rings
* It is recommended that you use the monaural
headphones (ø 3.5 mm mini‑plug) with this
radio. You can also use stereo headphones, but
the headphone output will be monaural.
To (headphones)
Convenient functions
Sleep Timer
Scan Tuning
The radio automatically turns off after a set time
1
Press FM/SW/MW/LW to select the
has elapsed.
band, and then press and hold + or .
1
Press SLEEP.
The unit starts scanning stations in the
The "SLEEP" indicator starts flashing and the
frequency of the band.
default setting ("90") appears on the display.
2
Press ENTER to stop scan tuning when
If you press SLEEP while the radio is off, the
the desired station is received.
radio turns on automatically.
2
When scan tuning begins, the unit
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the
automatically starts scanning from the
desired setting while the "SLEEP"
previously received frequency and pauses for
indicator is flashing.
3 seconds when a station is received, then the
scanning continues. Listen to the 3‑second
radio previews and press ENTER when you
encounter the desired station.
Note
For the SW band, if scanning starts from a frequency
inside the range of a meter band, scanning is
performed only within the current meter band. If
Each time you press the button, the duration
scanning starts from a frequency outside the range
(in minutes) changes on the display as follows:
of a meter band and reaches the following meter
band, scanning will continue within that meter
band.
90
60
30
15
About Backlight
OFF
The backlight will turn off if no operation is
3
performed for 15 seconds to minimize power
Press ENTER.
consumption.
The selected setting is confirmed and the
Tip
"SLEEP" indicator stops flashing.
The backlight will stay on when performing scan
Tips
tuning.
• If you do not press ENTER within about 3 seconds,
the currently selected setting is confirmed
To change the MW tuning
automatically.
• You can check the time left until the radio turns
interval
off by pressing SLEEP again after setting the sleep
timer.
1
Press / to turn off the radio.
To cancel the sleep timer
2
You can cancel the sleep timer using either
Press and hold the preset button 1 and
method below:
FM/SW/MW/LW at the same time until
• Set the sleep timer to "OFF."
you hear a beep.
• Turn off the radio once, and then turn it on again.
Each time you press the buttons, the MW
To change the sleep timer setting
tuning interval changes cyclically. Changing
the tuning interval erases all the MW preset
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select other settings.
stations stored in the unit. Reset your preset
stations after changing the tuning interval.
On Timer
The radio automatically turns on at a preset time.
When using the on timer, make sure to tune to
the station you want to listen beforehand.
1
Press and hold ON TIMER.
The "ON TIMER" indicator and the hour
indication start flashing on the display.
Note
The MW tuning interval can be changed only when
the radio is turned off. Be sure to turn off the radio
beforehand.
To change the clock display
2
Press + or to set the hour for the
mode
radio to be turned on, and then press
ENTER.
1
Press / to turn off the radio.
The minute indication flashes on the display.
2
3
Press + or to set the minutes, and
Press and hold + and the preset button
1 until the clock display mode is
then press ENTER.
The "ON TIMER" indicator stops flashing and
changed.
the on timer function is activated.
Each time you press the buttons, the clock
If the radio is turned on, press / and turn off
display mode is changed from the 24‑hour
the radio.
system to the 12‑hour system (or vice versa).
Notes
• The on timer setting mode will be cancelled after
65 seconds if there is no operation.
• When the on timer function turns the radio on, the
sleep timer is automatically activated and the
radio goes off after 90 minutes. Until the radio will
go off, the display shows both the on timer and
sleep timer indicators.
To deactivate the on timer
Press ON TIMER (the "ON TIMER" indicator
Note
disappears).
The clock display mode can be changed only
Repeatedly pressing the button allows you to
when the radio is turned off. Be sure to turn off
activate or deactivate the on timer.
the radio beforehand.
Once you set and activate the on timer, the radio
turns on at the preset time everyday.
2
Set the clock.
"0:00" will flash on the display when the batteries are installed or
the AC power cord is plugged in for the first time.
Extend the telescopic
antenna when listening to
FM and SW stations.
Extending the antenna is
not necessary when
listening to MW/LW
stations.
Press and hold
SET CLOCK
until the hour
indication
starts flashing.
To a wall outlet
2
3
Select the band (FM, SW, MW or LW).
Repeatedly pressing the
button switches the
band.
Listening to a preset station
1
Select the band (FM, SW, MW or LW).
To use the radio on batteries
Press down on the battery
compartment cover at
and slide it in the direction
of the arrow .
Insert the side of the
battery first.
Three LR14 (size C) batteries (not
supplied)
To close the cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks into place.
WARNING
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built‑in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on the power sources
specified in "Specifications." For battery operation,
use three LR14 (size C) alkaline batteries. For AC
operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do not
use any other cord.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it will
not be used for an extended period of time.
• When operating the unit on batteries, it is
recommended that you remove the AC power
cord from the wall outlet.
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to
40°C. If it is used in temperatures higher than this
range, the display may gradually turn black. If it is
used in temperatures lower than this range, the
display may change very slowly. (These
irregularities will disappear and there will be no
damage to the unit when the unit is used in the
recommended temperature range again.)
• When carrying the radio, grasp the handle at the
rear of the unit to prevent the radio from falling.
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical
shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun.
Hour setting
Press + or to set the
hour, and then press
ENTER.
Tune to the station you want.
To change the meter band in the SW function
Press + or to tune to
Press SW BAND repeatedly.
the desired station.
Each time you press the button, the meter band changes as
follows. Once changing the meter band, the unit receives the
lowest frequency in the selected meter band and starts tuning
from that frequency among the whole SW band.
Currently selected band
When you press and hold the button, the unit changes the
tuning mode to scan tuning mode. Scan tuning
automatically scans the stations in the frequency range of
the current band, receiving tuned signals for 3 seconds for
each station. For more details on scan tuning, see "Scan
Tuning" under "Convenient functions."
2
Press the desired preset button (1 – 5).
Notes
• To prevent the preset from being
changed by mistake, do not hold the
preset button down.
• If no station has been preset to the
pressed button, "Non" appears and
the unit returns to the frequency
before the button was pushed.
Notes
• When the battery power drops to a certain level, the sound may
become weak or distorted, and the battery indicator ("
") will start
flashing on the display. After that, when the batteries become fully
exhausted, the status of the indicator will change from "flashing" to
"lit‑up," and the power will go off. If this happens, replace all the
batteries with new ones.
• Be sure to turn off the radio and replace the batteries within 60
seconds. Otherwise, the settings such as for the clock, on timer and
preset stations will be initialized. Should this happen, perform the
necessary settings again. Note that the battery indicator ("
") will
remain lit even after the batteries are replaced. The battery indicator
disappears when you turn on the radio after battery replacement.
• Remove the batteries from the unit if the unit is not to be used for an
extended period of time. When using the radio again, perform the
necessary settings, such as for the clock, on timer and preset stations.
Troubleshooting
In case of battery leakage
Should any problems persist after you have
made the following checks, consult your
If battery fluid has leaked, do not touch the fluid
with your bare hands.
nearest Sony dealer.
Battery fluid may remain inside the unit. Consult
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
your nearest Sony dealer.
• The radio is being used in extremely high or low
If battery fluid gets into your eyes, do not rub your
temperatures or in a place with excessive
eyes, as blindness may occur. Quickly wash your
moisture.
eyes with plenty of clean water and immediately
seek medical attention.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or
If battery fluid gets onto your body or clothing,
unsatisfactory reception.
burns or injury may occur. Quickly wash off with
• If you are in a building, listen near a window.
clean water, and seek medical attention if skin
• Try improving radio receptions using the
inflammation or injuries occur.
following procedures.
FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust
the length and the angle for best reception.
SW: Extend the telescopic antenna vertically.
MW/LW: An MW/LW antenna is built in the unit.
Reorient the unit itself for best reception.
When adjusting for FM or SW
reception, adjust the direction
of the antenna by holding it at
the bottom. The antenna can be
damaged if you move the
antenna with excessive force.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are exhausted.
There is noise in the speaker output.
• If a mobile phone is placed close to the radio, a
loud noise may be heard from the radio. Keep
the phone away from the radio.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
Specifications
disconnect the AC power cord and remove the
batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
Time display
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers,
12‑hour system/24‑hour system
keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding
Frequency range
or spring‑wound watches away from the unit to
FM
prevent possible damage from the magnetism.
87.5 MHz 108 MHz (50 kHz step)
• To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do not
SW
use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
4.7 MHz 18 MHz (5 kHz step)
benzine, which may damage the finish.
MW
• Do not operate the unit with wet hands since
531 kHz 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
doing so may cause a short circuit.
530 kHz 1,610 kHz (10 kHz step)
• When carrying the unit, grasp the handle at the
LW
rear of the unit to prevent the unit from dropping.
153 kHz 279 kHz (9 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency
If you have any questions or problems concerning
FM: 128 kHz
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony
SW: 45 kHz
dealer.
MW: 45 kHz
LW: 45 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 10 cm dia., 12 Ω, monaural
Audio power output
500 mW
Output
(headphones) jack (ø 3.5 mm mini jack)
Power requirements
220 V AC 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (AC power
supply)
4.5 V DC, three LR14 (size C) alkaline batteries
Minute setting
Notes
• The clock setting mode will be cancelled
after 65 seconds if there is no operation.
Press + or to set the
• The clock setting will reset to the factory
minutes, and then press
default if you remove both the AC power
ENTER.
cord and batteries from the unit after
you set the clock.
About the meter bands
As the SW frequencies are
Meter band
Frequency range (kHz)
assigned to the meter
60 mb
4,700 5,100
bands as shown in the
49 mb
5,800 6,250
table, you can make a
quick search for a desired
41 mb
7,100 7,550
frequency by changing the
31 mb
9,300 10,000
corresponding meter band.
25 mb
11,500 12,220
22 mb
13,500 13,900
19 mb
15,000 15,900
16 mb
17,450 18,000
Note
Automatic tuning mode will only be available within the range of the current
meter band. When in outside of the range, the tuning mode changes to manual
tuning mode.
Improving radio reception
When radio receptions are poor, receptions will be improved by reorienting
or adjusting the length of the antenna (FM and SW), or reorienting the unit
itself (MW/LW).
For FM
For MW/LW
Reorient the unit itself to find
Extend the
good reception. (A ferrite bar
telescopic
antenna is built into the unit.)
antenna and
adjust the length
For SW
and the angle for
good reception.
Extend the telescopic
antenna vertically.
Batteries become exhausted very quickly.
• Be sure to turn off the radio when not using it.
See "Battery life" under "Specifications" for
details about the estimated battery life.
• When "
" starts flashing, replace all the
batteries with new ones.
A desired station cannot be received when a
preset button is pressed.
• Make sure you have selected the desired band
(FM, SW, MW or LW) before you press the preset
button. One station for each band can be set to
each button.
• You may have held down the preset button to
which the station was preset, causing the station
to be replaced by a new one. Preset the desired
station again.
The message "Non" appears and the preset
button indicator ("PRESET" and the preset
number) lights up on the display when a
preset button is pressed.
• No station has been preset to the corresponding
button. Preset a station.
Battery life
*
Approx. 100 hours (FM reception)
Approx. 100 hours (SW reception)
Approx. 100 hours (MW reception)
Approx. 100 hours (LW reception)
* When listening through the speaker on Sony
(LR14SG) alkaline batteries. (The actual battery life
may vary depending on the unit and operating
conditions.)
Dimensions
Approx. 253 mm × 136.3 mm × 61.2 mm (W/H/D)
Mass
Approx. 860 g (excl. batteries)
Approx. 1,060 g (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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