ICF-18

SERVICE MANUAL US Model

Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model

SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from
instruction manual.

FM/AM RADIO

MICROFILM
 SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

CABINET (REAR)

3 three claws
1 Remove the battery case lid
to direction of the arrow.

5 screw
(P 3 × 10) 2 two screws
(P 3 × 14)

6 lug
4 cabinet (rear)

KNOB (VOL), KNOB (TUNE)

knob (tune)

knob (vol)

screw
driver

1 two claws
screw
driver

1 two claws

2 knob (tune)

2 knob (vol)

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 SECTION 3 SECTION 4
DIAL POINTER SETTING ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Note: Follow the assembly procedure in the numerical order given. 0dB=1 µV FM FREQUENCY COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
[FM Section] L3 75.0 MHz
Setting:
CT1 109.5 MHz
Band select switch: FM
Note: When take off the pointer, FM RF SSG FM TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
remove to direction of the arrow A. level meter
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
8Ω
L2 75.0 MHz
pointer +
set CT2 109.5 MHz
–
1 Slide the pointer ± 22.5 kHz frequency earphone jack
A to the inner part. deviation by 400 Hz FM antenna terminal AM FREQUENCY COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT
signal
Output level: as low as possible Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
L4 520 kHz
B
[AM Section] CT3 1,650 kHz
Setting:
Band select switch: AM AM TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
Put the lead-wire
antenna close to L1 600 kHz
AM RF SSG the set. level meter
2 Turn the VC gear CT4 1,400 kHz
fully in the arrow B 8Ω
direction. + AM IF ADJUSTMENT
set
–
Adjust for a maximum reading on level meter.
30% amplitude
modulation by earphone jack T1 455 kHz
3 Insert the pointer to the gear 400 Hz signal
fitting the concave position Output level: as low as possible
of the pointer to the convex
position of the gear. Repeat the procedures in each adjustment several times, and the
frequency coverage and tracking adjustments should be finally done
by the trimmer capacitors.

Adjustment Location: MAIN board (Component Side)

AM FREQUENCY
COVERAGE
FM
antenna CT3 L4
terminal

CT1
FM FREQUENCY
L1
AM JW4 COVERAGE
L3
TRACKING
CT4

IC1
T1
AM IF S1

L2 CT2 (BAND
SWITCH )
SELECT

FM TRACKING FM↔AM↔OFF

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SECTION 5
DIAGRAMS
5-1. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Note on Schematic Diagram: • IC Block Diagram
• All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF 50
WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics and IC1 CXA1019S
tantalums.

FM/AM BAND
• All resistors are in Ω and 1/4 W or less unless otherwise

DET OUT

AFC AGC

AFC AGC

AM IF IN
FM IF IN
specified.

SELECT
RIPPLE
AF OUT

METER
IF GND
FILTER
AF IN
•

GND
GND

VCC
¢ : internal component.

N.C
• : panel designation. 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
• : B+ Line.
• : adjustment for repair.
• Power voltage is dc 3 V and fed with regulated dc power
AM IF DET AGC
supply from battery terminal. TUNING
• Voltages are dc with respect to ground under no-signal METER

(detuned) conditions. AF POWER AMP AM FE FM IF

no mark : FM
( ) : AM FM
[ ] : FM/AM DISCRIMINATOR
• Voltages are taken with a VOM (Input impedance 10 MΩ).
Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production FM FE
tolerances.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
• Signal path.

GND
GND
FM DISCRI
NF
VOL
AM OSC

AFC

FM OSC

REG OUT

FM RF

AM RF IN
N.C
FM RF IN

FE GND
FM/AM
IF OUT
: FM

5-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS

HOW TO CHANGE THE CERAMIC FILTERS

This model is used two ceramic filters of CF2, CF3.
You must use same type of color marked ceramic filters in order to
meet same specifications.
Therefore, the ceramic filter must change two pieces together since
it's supply two pieces in one package as a spare parts.

Mark Center frequency

CF2
red 10.70 MHz
mark blue 10.67 MHz

orange 10.73 MHz

CF3 black 10.64 MHz

white 10.76 MHz

Note on Printed Wiring Board:

• : parts extracted from the component side.
• p : parts mounted on the conductor side.
• ¢ : internal component.
• : Pattern from the side which enables seeing.

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 SECTION 6
EXPLODED VIEW
NOTE:
• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they
may have some difference from the original are seldom required for routine service. Some
one. delay should be anticipated when ordering
• Color Indication of Appearance Parts these items.
Example: • The mechanical parts with no reference num-
KNOB, BALANCE (WHITE) . . . (RED) ber in the exploded views are not supplied.
↑ ↑ • Hardware (# mark) list and accessories and
Parts Color Cabinet's Color packing materials are given in the last of the
electrical parts list.

ANT1

5
6
SP1
#3

not supplied

#1

#2

12
not supplied
8

9 11
2 4
3
1
10

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
1 3-017-750-01 PLATE, TRANSPARENT * 9 A-3662-892-A MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (US)
2 3-017-752-01 KNOB (TUNE) * 9 A-3679-659-A MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (EXCEPT US)
3 3-017-753-01 KNOB (VOL) 10 3-920-188-01 GEAR, VC
4 3-017-749-01 CABINET (FRONT) 11 3-925-513-01 SHEET (BAND)
5 3-920-194-01 TERMINAL (–), BATTERY * 12 1-656-281-11 POSITIVE TERMINAL BOARD

6 3-017-751-01 POINTER ANT1 1-501-774-11 ANTENNA, TELESCOPIC (FM)

7 3-920-185-01 CABINET (REAR) SP1 1-504-861-11 SPEAKER (9.2CM)
8 3-905-428-11 LID, BATTERY CASE

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 SECTION 7
MAIN ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
NOTE: When indicating parts by reference
• Due to standardization, replacements in the • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they number, please include the board.
parts list may be different from the parts speci- are seldom required for routine service.
fied in the diagrams or the components used on Some delay should be anticipated when order-
the set. ing these items.
• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they • SEMICONDUCTORS
may have some difference from the original one. In each case, u: µ, for example:
• RESISTORS uA. . : µA. . uPA. . : µPA. .
All resistors are in ohms. uPB. . : µPB. . uPC. . : µPC. .
METAL: Metal-film resistor. uPD. . : µPD. .
METAL OXIDE: Metal oxide-film resistor. • CAPACITORS
F: nonflammable uF: µF
• COILS
uH: µH

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
* A-3662-892-A MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (US) < JACK >
* A-3679-659-A MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE
(Canadian, AEP , UK, E, A US) J1 1-770-666-11 JACK ( @)
*********************
< COIL >
< CAP ACIT OR >
L1 1-501-770-11 ANTENNA, FERRITE-ROD (AM)
C1 1-102-945-00 CERAMIC 8.0PF ±0.5PF 50V L2 1-406-546-11 COIL, AIR-CORE (FM RF)
C2 1-101-004-00 CERAMIC 0.01uF 50V * L3 1-428-306-11 COIL, AIR-CORE (FM OSC)
C3 1-124-907-11 ELECT 10uF 20% 50V L4 1-406-028-00 COIL, OSC (AM OSC)
C5 1-102-953-00 CERAMIC 18PF 5% 50V
C6 1-102-961-00 CERAMIC 27PF 5% 50V < RESISTOR >

C7 1-102-944-00 CERAMIC 7.0PF ±0.5PF 50V R1 1-249-422-11 CARBON 2.7K 5% 1/4W

C8 1-101-004-00 CERAMIC 0.01uF 50V R5 1-249-397-11 CARBON 22 5% 1/4W
C9 1-126-963-11 ELECT 4.7uF 20% 50V R6 1-249-421-11 CARBON 2.2K 5% 1/4W
C10 1-101-004-00 CERAMIC 0.01uF 50V R7 1-249-433-11 CARBON 22K 5% 1/4W
C11 1-124-907-11 ELECT 10uF 20% 50V R8 1-249-427-11 CARBON 6.8K 5% 1/4W
(US)
C12 1-126-963-11 ELECT 4.7uF 20% 50V
C14 1-162-843-11 CERAMIC 0.022uF 10% 16V < VARIABLE RESIST OR >
C15 1-124-903-11 ELECT 1uF 20% 50V
C16 1-124-907-11 ELECT 10uF 20% 50V RV1 1-228-790-00 RES , VAR, CARBON 50K (V OLUME)
C17 1-126-941-11 ELECT 470uF 20% 6.3V
< SWITCH >
C18 1-162-851-11 CERAMIC 0.1uF 10% 16V
C19 1-126-941-11 ELECT 470uF 20% 6.3V S1 1-762-356-11 SWITCH, SLIDE (FM/AM/OFF)
C20 1-101-880-00 CERAMIC 47PF 5% 50V
< TRANSFORMER >
< CERAMIC FIL TER >
T1 1-404-790-11 TRANSFORMER, IF (AM IF)
CF1 1-577-072-11 FIL TER, CERAMIC ************************************************************
CF2 1-760-144-61 FIL TER, CERAMIC
CF3 1-760-144-61 FIL TER, CERAMIC MISCELLANEOUS
***************
< VARIABLE CAP ACIT OR >
* 12 1-656-281-11 POSITIVE TERMINAL BOARD
CV1 1-141-529-11 CAP ,VAR (TUNING) ANT1 1-501-774-11 ANTENNA, TELESCOPIC (FM)
CT1-4 1-141-529-11 CAP ,VAR SP1 1-504-861-11 SPEAKER (9.2CM)
************************************************************
< DIODE >
**************
D1 8-719-911-19 DIODE 1SS119 HARD WARE LIST
**************
< IC >
#1 7-623-508-01 LUG, 3
IC1 8-752-055-05 IC CXA1019S #2 7-685-647-79 SCREW +P 3X10 TYPE2 NON-SLIT
#3 7-685-649-79 SCREW +P 3X14 TYPE2 NON-SLIT
************************************************************

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Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark
ACCESSORIES & P ACKING MA TERIALS
********************************

3-860-966-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH, FRENCH,

GERMAN , SPANISH, SWEDISH, PORTUGUESE,
ARABIC, RUSSIAN) (EXCEPT US)
3-860-966-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (US)
3-923-510-01 BEL T (SHOULDER)
3-925-458-01 STOPPER, BEL T

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Sony Corporation
9-925-741-11 Personal & Mobile Communication Company 97I0594-1
Printed in Japan © 1997. 9
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