External Antenna Connection - Sony ICF-SW77 Service Manual

External Antenna Connection
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About the priority of the timer programs
When two or more timer programs overlap, priority is given in
the order from Timer 1 to Timer 5.
For example. Timer 1 has priority over Timer 2.
Example 1 shows that Timer 2 cannot start to activate until the
ending time for Timer 1.
Example 2 shows that Timer 1 starts to activate even during
Timer 2.
In Example 3, Timer 2 is switched to Timer 1 once and is
switched back to Timer 2 again after the ending time for Timer
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To use the sleep timer after setting the timer programs
Press SLEEP and tune m the desired station after setting the
timer The radio turns off by the sleep timer when you go to
sleep, and turns on with another program by the timer when
you wake up.
Note
The timer has priority over the sleep timer Therefore, if the
starting time of the timer comes during the sleep timer opera¬
tion. the programmed station of the timer is tuned in.
Example 1:
Example 2:
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To check the Program Time of the timer programs
White keeping TIMER CHECK ERASE depressed press the Station number
(Si, S2. S3 S4. or S5) tor the station to be checked. The Station Name and its
frequency appears in the frequency display, and the "START TIME" and "END
TIME' tor that Inner program appears in the clock/timer display
Example 3:
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Timer 2
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How to Use the Supplied SW Compact H How to Use an External Antenna (Not
Antenna — For Better SW Reception H Supplied)_
Usually the telescopic antenna is sufficient for SW reception.
However, in a metal or concrete building, the use of the
supplied SW compact antenna (AN-71) is recommended
1 Fully pull out the cord from the case.
2 Attach the coupler to the telescopic antenna
3 (When the window can be opened): Extend the cord and
the case out through the window, after making sure there is
no danger.
(When the window cannot be opened): Fully extend the
cord along the frame of the window
After using
For SW reception
Usually, the telescopic antenna is sufficient for SW reception
However, in a building or for more stable SW reception, use
an SW external antenna (not supplied) with the supplied
antenna connector. You can also use the wide range antenna
AN-1 or AN-102 (not supplied, see page 30 for details).
Connection
1 Connect the ground wire (if necessary) and the spade lug of
the SW external antenna to the terminals on the supplied
antenna connector, close the lid and tighten the screws
2 Connect the antenna connector to the AM EXT ANT jack of
the unit.
When reception is noisy, connect one end of a ground wire to
the antenna connector as illustrated and the other end directly
to a convenient earth ground.
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