Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ICF-SC1PC Sony
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SONY 3-861-713-11 (1) PLL Synthesized Scanning Receiver ICF-SC1/ICF-SC1PC Operating Instructions 1 01998 by Sony Corporation.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Owner’s record The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of the receiver.
Welcome! Welcome to the world of scanning reception. Here are some of the capabilities and features you will discover with the new I’LL Synthesized Scanning Receiver. l I’LL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesized scanning receiver with a frequency range of 25 - 1300 MHz (excluding cellular phone frequencies).
Table of contents Preparation Power sources ......................................................................... 5 Using the receiver on batteries ......................................... 5 Using the receiver on AC power ........................
Power sources Using the receiver on batteries Inserting the batteries Insert four size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity as shown in the illustration. Wait at least 3 seconds before turning on the power on the receiver. For longer battery life, we recommend the use of alkaline batteries.
Using the receiver on AC power Plug in the supplied AC power adaptor in to the DC IN 6V jack. to a wall outlet Notes *Do not twist or crumple the AC power adaptor cord forcefully. Do not place any heavy object on the cord. *To disconnect the AC power cord, pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
Attaching/detaching the antenna Fit the supplied helical antenna so that the projection on the connector of the main unit fits the slot on the antenna.
Using the earphone To listen through the earphone, plug in the earphone to the 0 jack as shown in the illustration. -NOTICE Be sure to adjust VOL (volume) to a moderate level before turning on the power or plugging in the earphone. There will be no sound when there is no reception (squelch closed).
> Reception Various ways of reception The scanning receiver offers a variety of scanning and tuning options. Refer to the pages in the parenthesis for details.
Receiving in the Scanning Mode Band Scanning The receiver divides its frequency range (25.0 MHz to 1300.0 MHz) into 17 bands. Band Scanning scans one of these bands step by step. Set the SQL control to MIN. Press POWER to turn the receiver on. Turn VOL to adjust the volume.
Note The frequency steps and the detection modes in the list are the default for each band. You can adjust the frequency step and the detection mode when you are in Manual Mode. You cannot adjust them when you are in Scanning Mode. To resume scanning manually during scanning pause Press + or -.
NOTICE If you wish to listen to transmission continuously (such as when listening to FM broadcast, TV sound, or ,Weather broadcast, etc.), be sure to set SQL to MIN so that the squelch does not close when the signal gets weak.
Memory Scanning Memory Scanning scans the frequencies you have preset in the memory. (To preset a station in the memory, see page 22). Choose one or more target pages to run Memory Scanning. 1 Set the SQL control to MIN. 2 Press POWER to turn the receiver on.
*When the current target page has no occupied channel (i.e., the page has no channel with a preset frequency), the display will be as follows In this case, first add a valid target page if this is the only target page, then, discard this page from the target page.
Programmable Scanning Programmable Scanning scans a frequency range you have defined step by step. You can also specify the frequency step and the detection mode. Defining the frequency range Define the range by specifying the lower and the upper limits of the range.
Running Programmable Scanning 1 Hold down ENTER and press SCAN lightly (i.e., less than 1 second). Scanning will start from the lower limit frequency. 2 Adjust the SQL control (see page 11). Once you have defined a scanning range, you do not need to define it again as long as you are scanning the same frequency range.
Service Scanning Service Scanning scans one of the 9 pre-programmed Public Service Bands of your choice. A button is assigned to each of the bands for instant access.
*When the receiver pauses scanning at a NOAA WEATHER broadcast channel, it will not resume scanning automatically, since all NOAA WEATHER channels transmit continuously. To resume scanning manually, press + or -. *The NOAA WEATHER broadcast may be difficult to receive in some areas.
Intelligent Memory Scanning When the receiver receives a station continuously for 5 seconds or longer, the frequency is memorized automatically in the Intelligent Memory. The Intelligent Memory holds the 10 most recently received frequencies. Intelligent Memory Scanning scans the frequencies in the Intelligent Memory.
Receiving in the Manual Mode Direct Tuning If you know the frequency of a station, tune in directly by inputting the frequency digits on the number keys. 1 Set the SQL control to MIN. 2 Press POWER to turn the receiver on 3 If you are in the Scanning Mode, press SCAN to enter the Manual Mode.
Manual Tuning Tune in by adjusting the frequency step by step with the +/-keys. 1 Set the SQL control to MIN. 2 Press POWER to turn the receiver on. 3 If you are in the Scanning Mode, press SCAN to enter the Manual Mode. B will disappear from the display.
Preset Tuning The receiver has 10 preset pages, each with 30 channels; thus the receiver can memorize a total of 300 frequencies, Presetting stations in the memory When you preset a frequency to a channel, the frequency step, detection mode and the DELAY setting for each frequency is memorized as well.
. ..then press EXE (without releasing ENTER). PAGE 5 Iam DELAY Channel 26 has been entered and presetting is complete. The display returns to the reception display. To cancel presetting input Release ENTER. *To change the page number and channel number input, you can also use the +/-keys when the number is flashing in the display (i.
Example: recalling preset channel 26 on page 5. Press PAGE. 3c r/r//-/ L J.L/L/L/ MHZ The page number will flash in the display. Press 5, then EXE. PAGE 5 B!Ef DELAY pREsETt? : 5k NFM /C/-l /-/t-/t-t / -/ta/.L/tim/ti/ MHz The page number has been entered.
Notes *If you recall a page or a preset channel when you are in the Scanning Mode, the receiver goes into the Manual Mode and the N indication will disappear. *If a page number or a preset channel number is left flashing for 5 seconds or longer, the number will be entered (without having to press EXE).
Priority Scanning Priority Scanning Specify a priority frequency of your choice to the priority channel. With Priority Scanning, the receiver checks the priority channel every 5 seconds and switches to this channel if there is reception. If reception is broken, the receiver will return to previous status.
*All tuning key operation becomes ineffective when receiving the priority channel with Priority Scanning (except for that using + or -). To switch to other scanning or tuning modes, exit Priority Scanning first by pressing PRI/DELAY. *Though the frequency step setting is memorized for the priority channel, it has no effect on Priority Scanning.
bother useful functions SKIP function You can designate any frequency as a SKIP-frequency (up to 100). The receiver will skip this frequency during scanning. Designate any unwanted frequency (interference signals, etc.) as a SKIP-frequency. Designating a SKIP-frequency 1 If you are in the Scanning Mode, press SCAN to enter the Manual Mode.
To erase all SKIP memory at once Press EXE, -, and SKIP simultaneously. “dEL ALL SKIP” will flash in the display. I 1 Hold the buttons down for 3 seconds or longer. The flashing will stop and all the SKIP memory is erased. The receiver will automatically enter the Band Scanning mode in the lowest band.
Adjusting scanning pause time DELAY DELAY is turned on by default. DELAY is indicated in the display, and scanning will not restart unless there is a reception break of 2 seconds. This is convenient, for example, when receiving a 2-way transmission, where there is a short break between the transmission.
Adjusting frequency step and detection mode You can adjust the frequency step and the detection mode when you are in the Manual Mode. Adjusting the frequency step 1 If you are in the Scanning Mode, press SCAN to enter the Manual Mode. 2 Press STEP. With each press, the frequency step changes as follows.
Key protection Press LIGHT/* for 1 second or longer. “h” will light in the display and all keystrokes will be neutralized. Use this feature to avoid operation by inadvertent keystrokes. To cancel key protection Press LIGHT/h again for 1 second or longer.
bAdditiona/ information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after these tests, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The power does not turn on. l The batteries are exhausted. -+ Replace all batteries with new ones. l The batteries are inserted with incorrect polarity, or the AC power cord or the car battery cord is not connected properly.
Will not pause scanning on a certain frequency. l It is designated a SKIP frequency (page 28). Cannot keep the receiver on scanning pause. l Priority Scanning is active and the receiver received the priority channel (page 26). l Scanning pause time is set to the 5-second pause mode (page 30).
Precautions *Operate the scanning receiver only on recommended power sources. To use the receiver on AC power, use only the supplied or the recommended AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. To use the receiver on a car battery, use only the recommended car battery cord.
Specifications Circuit system: Triple conversion superheterodyne Frequency range: 25.000 ~ 1300.000 MHz (excluding cellular phone band: 823.980 ~ 849.020 MHz and 868.980 ~ 894.020 MHz) Detection mode: AM, NFM, WFM Speaker: Approx. 36 mm (1 7/16 inches) dia.
Location and function of controls / m Antenna connector (BNC type) POWER button Display window SVC (service) button PRI (priority)/DELAY button SKIP button MODE (detection mode) button STEP (frequency.
Side/rear q DC IN 6V jack q Serial 10101 jack (ICF-SC1PC only) Connects to the serial port (RS232C) on a personal computer using the supplied cable (refer to the Operating Instructions of the PC control software Sony Scanning Receiver Controller for more details).
Display q DELAY indication Appears when the receiver is in the 2-second delay mode. q M indication Appears when there is reception (i.e., when the squelch is open).
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