Sony ICF-C212 Operating Instructions - Page 2

Function selector AC power cord FM wire antenna ALARM RADIO BUZZER There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume. Setting the Clock 1 Plug in the unit. The display will flash "AM 12:00". 2 To set the hour, while holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET H. When the correct hour appears in the display, release CLOCK. 3 To set the minute, while holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET M. When the correct minute appears in the display, release CLOCK. The clock will begin to operate when you release TIME SET M. • Each press on TIME SET H or TIME SET M advances the displayed number by one. • The minute digits advance to "00" after "59". The hour digits do not advance by pressing TIME SET M. • To adjust the time exactly to the second, set the time one minute behind the time you want to set. Press TIME SET M simultaneouly with the time signal. Playing the Radio 1 Set the function selector to RADIO ON to turn on the radio and adjust VOL (volume). 2 Select BAND and tune in a station using TUNING. • To turn off the radio, set the function selector to OFF. Improving the reception FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve the reception. AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit. Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface, as this may lead to interference of reception. Setting the Alarm To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and adjust the volume. 1 To set the hour for alarm, while holding down ALARM, press TIME SET H. When the desired hour appears in the display, release ALARM. 2 To set the minute for alarm, while holding down ALARM, press TIME SET M. When the desired minute appears in the display, release ALARM. 3 Set the function selector to ALARM MODE • RADIO or ALARM MODE • BUZZER. The alarm setting will be indicated in the display. The alarm will come on at the preset time and automatically turn itself off after 119 minutes. • To shut off the alarm, set the function selector to OFF. To sound the alarm at the preset time the next day, set the function selector to ALARM MODE • RADIO or ALARM MODE • BUZZER again. • To deactivate the alarm, set the function selector to OFF. The alarm indication will be turned off. • To doze a few more minutes, press SNOOZE/ SLEEP OFF. The alarm will shut off but will come on again after about 9 minutes. (While the snooze function is operating, the alarm indication is shown in the display until the alarm function is deactivated.) You can use this function as many times as you like. • To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOL. The buzzer volume is fixed. • To check the preset time, press ALARM. Setting the Sleep Timer Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that shuts off the radio automatically. 1 While listening to the radio, set the function selector to OFF. 2 Press SLEEP. The radio turns on. It will go off after 59 minutes. • To turn off the radio before the preset time, press SNOOZE/ SLEEP OFF. • Every time you press SLEEP, the sleep timer is reset to 59 minutes. • When you set the function selector to ALARM MODE • RADIO or ALARM MODE • BUZZER, if the preset alarm time comes while the sleep timer is operating, the radio or buzzer sounds depending on which you set. Precautions • Operate the unit on the power sources specified in "Specifications". • To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug, not the cord. • Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock. • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) which might block the ventilation holes. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further. • To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Specifications Time display: 12 hour system Frequency range: FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz Speaker: Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5⁄8 inches) dia., 8 Ω Power output: 150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion) Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz For the power back-up function: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery Battery life: Approx. 80 hours, using Sony 006P (6F22) battery Dimensions: Approx. 165 × 64.5 × 146 mm (w/h/d) (6 1⁄2 × 2 5⁄8 × 5 3⁄4 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls Mass: Approx. 522 g (1 lb 3 oz) not incl. battery Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.