Sony ICF-SC1 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after these tests, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
The power does not turn on.
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The batteries are exhausted.
Replace all batteries with new ones.
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The batteries are inserted with incorrect polarity, or the
AC power cord or the car battery cord is not connected
AC power cord or the car battery cord is not connected
properly.
Power the receiver correctly.
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Key protection is active
is present in the display).
Release key protection.
There is no sound.
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The batteries are exhausted.
Replace all batteries with new ones.
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The batteries are inserted with incorrect polarity, or the
AC power cord or the car battery cord is not connected
properly.
properly.
Power the receiver correctly.
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The VOL control is turned down completely.
Adjust it to a moderate level.
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The SQL control is turned up too far clockwise
(towards MAX).
Adjust it properly (page 11).
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The earphone is plugged in.
Cannot operate.
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Key protection is on.
Turn off key protection.
Reception is weak or unsatisfactory.
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Weak batteries.
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The station is not tuned in correctly.
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The antenna is not attached properly.
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You are listening under inferior conditions. In a car or a
building, try listening near a window.
building, try listening near a window.
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The detection mode does not match the band.
Select the detection mode that matches the band
(page 31).
Scanning does not begin.
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The SQL control is turned down too far
counterclockwise (towards MIN).
Adjust it properly (page 11).
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The reception is strong.
Resume scanning manually.
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You are in Memory Scanning and have only one station
preset in the memory.
preset in the memory.
Scanning does not stop.
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Reception is weak (see “Reception is weak or
unsatisfactory”, above).
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SQL control is turned up too far clockwise (towards
MAX).
MAX).
Adjust it properly (page 11).
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