Sony Radio ICF 790 User Manual

En g lish  
En g lish  
3-800-174-11 (1)  
WARNING  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose  
the unit to rain or moisture.  
Op e ra t in g t h e ra d io  
WARNING  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose  
the unit to rain or moisture.  
Op e ra t in g t h e ra d io  
1
Press the POWER switch (Ø) to turn on  
the radio.  
1
Press the POWER switch (Ø) to turn on  
the radio.  
FM/AM Ra d io ICF-790  
2
Select a desired band, and tune in a  
station using TUNING.  
2
Select a desired band, and tune in a  
station using TUNING.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the  
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel  
only.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the  
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel  
only.  
FM/MW/LW 3 Ba n d Ra d io  
TUNE (tuning) indicator lights up  
when a station is tuned in.  
Adjust the volume using VOL.  
Adjust the tone to your preference  
using TONE.  
TUNE (tuning) indicator lights up  
when a station is tuned in.  
Adjust the volume using VOL.  
Adjust the tone to your preference  
using TONE.  
ICF-790L  
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE  
UNITED KINGDOM  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted  
to this equipment for your safety and conve-  
nience.  
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE  
UNITED KINGDOM  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted  
to this equipment for your safety and conve-  
nience.  
3
4
3
4
FM/SW/MW 3 Ba n d Ra d io  
ICF-790S  
To obtain clear treble, turn to  
“HIGH”.  
To obtain clear treble, turn to  
“HIGH”.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or  
BS I to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 2 or @ mark)  
must be used.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or  
BS I to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 2 or @ mark)  
must be used.  
To reinforce bass, turn to “LOW”.  
To reinforce bass, turn to “LOW”.  
Operating Instructions  
Mode demploi  
• To turn off the radio, press the POWER switch  
(ø).  
• For private listening, connect an earphone to  
• To turn off the radio, press the POWER switch  
(ø).  
• For private listening, connect an earphone to  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the  
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose  
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest  
Sony service station.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the  
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose  
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest  
Sony service station.  
the @ jack.  
the @ jack.  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Manual de instrucciones  
To improve Receiving condition (See fig. C)  
FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust  
the length and the angle for the best reception.  
AM(MW)/LW: Since the reception is affected  
by the direction of the radio, rotate the unit  
horizontally for optimum reception.  
SW: Extend the telescopic antenna vertically .  
To improve Receiving condition (See fig. C)  
FM: Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust  
the length and the angle for the best reception.  
AM(MW)/LW: Since the reception is affected  
by the direction of the radio, rotate the unit  
horizontally for optimum reception.  
SW: Extend the telescopic antenna vertically .  
IMPORTANT  
IMPORTANT  
If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket  
outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an  
appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the  
following instructions.  
If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket  
outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an  
appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the  
following instructions.  
Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Malaysia  
Pre ca u t io n s  
Pre ca u t io n s  
• Operate the unit on the power source listed in  
the “Specifications”.  
• Operate the unit on the power source listed in  
the “Specifications”.  
The wire in this mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
The wire in this mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
POWER (Ø ON/ø STANDBY)  
For battery operation, use for R6 (size AA)  
batteries.  
For AC operation, check that the unit's  
operating voltage is identical with your local  
power supply and use the supplied AC power  
cord; do not use any other type.  
• 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 indicating operating voltage,  
etc. is located on the rear exterior.  
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
unit, disconnect the AC power cord or remove  
the batteries, and have the unit checked by  
qualified personnel before operating it any  
further.  
For battery operation, use for R6 (size AA)  
batteries.  
For AC operation, check that the unit's  
operating voltage is identical with your local  
power supply and use the supplied AC power  
cord; do not use any other type.  
• 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 indicating operating voltage,  
etc. is located on the rear exterior.  
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
unit, disconnect the AC power cord or remove  
the batteries, and have the unit checked by  
qualified personnel before operating it any  
further.  
Blue  
:Neutral  
Blue  
:Neutral  
Brown :Live  
Brown :Live  
TUNE indicator  
Indicateur TUNE  
TUNE-Anzeige  
Indicador TUNE  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of  
this apparatus may not correspond with the  
coloured markings identifying the terminals in  
your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked  
with the letter N or coloured black. The wire  
which is coloured brown must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter L  
or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to  
the earth terminal in the plug which is marked  
by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y  
or coloured green or green and yellow.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of  
this apparatus may not correspond with the  
coloured markings identifying the terminals in  
your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked  
with the letter N or coloured black. The wire  
which is coloured brown must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter L  
or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to  
the earth terminal in the plug which is marked  
by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y  
or coloured green or green and yellow.  
Telescopic antenna  
Antenne télescopique  
Teleskopantenne  
Antena telescópica  
ICF-790  
TUNING  
WARNING  
WARNING  
FM  
AM  
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug  
cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet.  
This plug cannot be used and should be  
destroyed.  
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug  
cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet.  
This plug cannot be used and should be  
destroyed.  
• In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception may  
be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a  
window.  
• In vehicles or in buildings, radio reception may  
be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a  
window.  
ICF-790L  
FM MW LW  
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,  
keep personal credit cards using magnetic  
coding or spring- wound watches away from  
the unit.  
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a  
soft cloth dampened with mild detergent  
solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or  
chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.  
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,  
keep personal credit cards using magnetic  
coding or spring- wound watches away from  
the unit.  
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a  
soft cloth dampened with mild detergent  
solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or  
chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.  
VOL  
Be fo re Yo u Be g in  
Be fo re Yo u Be g in  
Thank you for choosing the Sony FM/ AM 2  
Band Radio and FM/ MW/ LW/ SW 3 Band  
Radio! These units will give you many hours of  
reliable service and listening pleasure.  
Before operating the units, please read these  
instructions thoroughly and retain them for  
future reference.  
Thank you for choosing the Sony FM/ AM 2  
Band Radio and FM/ MW/ LW/ SW 3 Band  
Radio! These units will give you many hours of  
reliable service and listening pleasure.  
Before operating the units, please read these  
instructions thoroughly and retain them for  
future reference.  
MIN  
MAX  
ICF-790S  
TONE  
FM MW SW  
LOW  
HIGH  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your unit, please consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your unit, please consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
These instructions cover these models: ICF-790,  
ICF-790L and ICF-790S  
These instructions cover these models: ICF-790,  
ICF-790L and ICF-790S  
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Their differences are shown below.  
Their differences are shown below.  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
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Model Number ICF-790 ICF-790L  
ICF-790S  
Model Number ICF-790 ICF-790L  
ICF-790S  
]
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Fre q u e n cy ra n g e :  
Fre q u e n cy ra n g e :  
Band  
FM/ AM FM/ MW/ LW FM/ SW/  
MW  
Band  
FM/ AM FM/ MW/ LW FM/ SW/  
MW  
]
}
Band  
ICF-790  
ICF-790L  
ICF-790S  
Band  
ICF-790  
ICF-790L  
ICF-790S  
FM  
AM  
FM  
87.5-108 MHz  
526.5-1606.5 kHz  
FM  
AM  
FM  
87.5-108 MHz  
526.5-1606.5 kHz  
]
87.6-107.5 MHz 87.6-107.5MHz 87.6-107.5MHz  
531-1602 kHz 531-1602 kHz  
87.6-107.5 MHz 87.6-107.5MHz 87.6-107.5MHz  
531-1602 kHz 531-1602 kHz  
Fe a t u re s  
• Two different power sources: batteries and  
house current.  
• TONE control faciliates fine tone adjustment.  
• TUNE indicator lights up while receiveing  
radio reception.  
Fe a t u re s  
• Two different power sources: batteries and  
house current.  
• TONE control faciliates fine tone adjustment.  
• TUNE indicator lights up while receiveing  
radio reception.  
AM (MW) 531-1602 kHz  
AM (MW) 531-1602 kHz  
LW  
SW  
153-255 kHz  
LW  
SW  
153-255 kHz  
Four R6 (size AA) batteries  
Quatre piles R6 (format AA)  
Vier Mignonzellen (R6/AA)  
Cuatro pilas R6 (tamaño AA)  
5.95-18 MHz  
5.95-18 MHz  
In t e rm e d ia t e fre q u e n cy  
FM: 10.7 MHz  
AM: 455 kHz  
In t e rm e d ia t e fre q u e n cy  
FM: 10.7 MHz  
AM: 455 kHz  
Carrying handle  
@ jack  
B Poignée de transport  
Prise @  
@-Buchse  
Toma @  
Sp e a ke r  
Approx. 10.2 cm (4  
Sp e a ke r  
Approx. 10.2 cm (4  
Ch o sin g Po w e r  
So u rce s  
Ch o sin g Po w e r  
So u rce s  
Tragegriff  
Asa de transporte  
1
1
/
/
inches) dia., 8  
inches) dia., 8  
8
8
Po w e r o u t p u t  
430 mW(at 10 % harmonic distortion)  
Ou t p u t  
@ jack (minijack)  
Po w e r re q u ire m e n t s  
With the supplied ACpower cord:  
North American countries: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Australia: 240V AC, 50Hz  
Po w e r o u t p u t  
430 mW(at 10 % harmonic distortion)  
Ou t p u t  
@ jack (minijack)  
Po w e r re q u ire m e n t s  
With the supplied ACpower cord:  
North American countries: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Australia: 240V AC, 50Hz  
Ba t t e rie s (Se e fig . A)  
Ba t t e rie s (Se e fig . A)  
1
to the AC IN jack  
à la prise AC IN  
an AN IN-Buchse  
a la toma AC IN  
2
to a wall outlet  
à une prise murale  
an Wandsteckdose  
a una toma de la red  
1
2
Open the lid of the battery case.  
Insert the batteries with correct  
polarity.  
1
2
Open the lid of the battery case.  
Insert the batteries with correct  
polarity.  
3
Close the lid.  
Other countries : 220-230 V AC, 50Hz  
With four R6 (size AA)batteries: 6V DC  
Dim e n sio n s  
3
Close the lid.  
Other countries : 220-230 V AC, 50Hz  
With four R6 (size AA)batteries: 6V DC  
Dim e n sio n s  
AC power cord supplied  
Cordon dalimentation secteur fourni  
Mitgeliefertes Netzkabel  
Ba t t e ry life  
Using Sony batteries R6 (size AA) SUM-3:  
Approx. 35 hours  
Ba t t e ry life  
Using Sony batteries R6 (size AA) SUM-3:  
Approx. 35 hours  
Approx. 258 x 133 x 65 mm (W/ h/ d)  
Approx. 258 x 133 x 65 mm (W/ h/ d)  
1
1
5
1
/
1
/
5
(10  
/
× 5  
/
× 2  
/
inches)  
(10  
× 5  
× 2  
/
inches)  
4
4
8
4
4
8
incl. projecting parts and control with carrying  
handle pushed in.  
incl. projecting parts and control with carrying  
handle pushed in.  
Cable de alimentación de CA suministrado  
Re p la cin g b a t t e rie s  
When the sound becomes weak or distorted,  
replace all the batteries with new ones.  
Re p la cin g b a t t e rie s  
When the sound becomes weak or distorted,  
replace all the batteries with new ones.  
Ma ss  
Ma ss  
MW/LW  
PO/GO  
SW  
OC  
KW  
FM  
UKW  
Approx. 975 g ( 2 lb 2 oz) incl. batteries  
Su p p lie d a cce sso ry  
Approx. 975 g ( 2 lb 2 oz) incl. batteries  
Su p p lie d a cce sso ry  
C
AC power cord (1)  
AC power cord (1)  
No t e  
No t e  
When the unit is not to be used for a long period  
of time, remove them to avoid damage caused by  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
When the unit is not to be used for a long period  
of time, remove them to avoid damage caused by  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Ho u se cu rre n t (Se e fig . B)  
Ho u se cu rre n t (Se e fig . B)  
Connect the AC power cord supplied to the unit,  
and plug into a wall outlet.  
Connect the AC power cord supplied to the unit,  
and plug into a wall outlet.  
 

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