Tips For Better Reception - Sony ICF-SW77 Service Manual

Tips for Better Reception
Difference between local time and UTC (universal time
coordinated) time
The table below shows the difference between the local time
and the UTC time in each area. The differences marked with
a plus sign (+) indicate the number of hours ahead of the
UTC. The differences marked with a minus sign (-) indicate
the number of hours behind the UTC. If there is no difference
between the local time and the UTC, "+0.0" is indicated.
To see the time difference during the period for daylight
saving time or "Summer Time" (if necessary), add one hour to
the difference indicated in the table
Area
Time difference
Australia
(Sydney)
♦ to
(Darwin) +9 1/2
(Perth)
♦8
Austria
.1
Belgium
Brazil
(Manaos)
4
(Rio de Janeiro)
-3
Canada
(Vancouver)
-8
(Calgary)
-7
(Montreal) -5
Canary isl. UTC (+0)
Chile
-4
China (P R )
(Beijing)
♦8
Denmark + 1
Ecuador -5
Egypt
+2
Fiji
+ 12
Finland
+2
France
+ 1
Germany
+ 1
Greece
♦2
Hawaii
-10
Hong Kong
+8
India
+5 1/2
Indonesia
(Jakarta)
+7
Iran +3 1/2
Italy
*1
Japan +9
Kenya
+3
Korea (D.P.R.)
+9
Malaysia
+8
Mexico
(Mexico City)
-6
(Tijuana)
-8
Netherlands + 1
New Zealand
+12
Norway
+ 1
Pakistan +5
Panama -5
Peru -5
Philippines +8
Poland + 1
Portugal UTC (+0)
Saudi Arabia
+3
Singapore +8
Spam + 1
Sri Lanka
♦5 1/2
Sweden
+ 1
Switzerland
+ 1
Taiwan
+8
Thailand
♦ 7
United Kingdom
UTC (+0)
USA
(New York) -5
(Dallas) -6
(Denver)
-7
(Los Angeles) -8
(Anchorage)
-9
USSR
(Moscow) +3
* Notes on the time difference from the UTC time
• The UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time is set accord¬
ing to Ihe time difference and the current local time. Always
adjust the local time first and then the time difference. Do
not adjust the time difference before adjusting the local time.
• The local time will not change by adjusting the time differ¬
ence. When you move from one place to another, or when
your area enters summer time period, adjust the local time,
not the time difference. This way, the time difference will be
adjusted automatically.
+ The UTC time, local time, and the time difference are
related to each other as follows:
(Time difference) = (Local time) - (UTC time)
How to use the world time scale
You can check the local time of a desired area by using the
world time scale.
Example:
To check the local time in New York when you are in Tokyo
1 Check the current local time in the area you are in. (e g.
15:00 in Tokyo)
2 Move the scale so that the current time is above the area
you are in.
3 Look for the area where you want to know the time. The
number above the area shows its local time.
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Volume and Tone Control
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control, and the bass
and treble with the BASS and TREBLE controls.
Adjusting the Display Contrast
Turn the LCD CONTRAST dial.
For weak contrast, turn towards L.
For sharp contrast, turn towards H.
You can adjust the contrast of the
Station Name area, Station
selection line, and the Page
number display.
Key Protection
KEY
PROTECT
Press KEY PROTECT o- .
o— appears on the clock/timer display. While it is displayed,
all the buttons and dial are locked.
This prevents accidental change of the received station.
To release the key protection, press KEY PROTECT o—
again.
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