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Personal Audio System Reference Guide Guía de referencia (reverso) 4-450-036-12(1) ©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China ICF-C11iP English Before operating the system, please read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ICF-C11iP Serial No NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. For customers in the USA Please register this product on line at http://www.sony.com/productregistration Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic updates about new products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to disconnect the AC adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately. The nameplate and important information concerning safety are located on the bottom exterior of the main unit and on the surface of the AC adaptor. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same type. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: − Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. − Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. − Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. − Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING Replace the battery for the clock backup with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery, and the battery for the remote control with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Dispose of used battery promptly, according to local environmental laws and guidelines in force. Keep away from children. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Getting started Connecting to an AC power source Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 6V jack on the rear of this unit firmly and plug it into a wall outlet. Notes Do not twist or place heavy objects on the AC adaptor cord. To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, not the cord. About the battery as a backup power source This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup power source to keep the clock and the alarm operating during a power interruption. (No Power No Problem system) When to replace the battery When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in the display. If a power interruption occurs while the battery is weak, the current time and alarm will be erased. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or explosion. To replace the battery, see "Replacing the battery of the unit" for details. Note If "AM 12:00" flashes in the display when the unit is connected to an AC outlet for the first time, the battery may be weak. In this case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Connecting the AM loop antenna The shape and length of the antenna is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna. 1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the AM loop antenna. Refer to the supplied Startup Guide. 3 Insert the AM loop antenna connector in the AM ANTENNA jack on the rear of the unit. To remove the AM loop antenna Push and hold down the tab of the antenna terminal clamp, and remove the AM loop antenna. Remote control Before using the supplied remote for the first time, remove the insulation film. When to replace the battery With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should last for about 6 months. When the remote can no longer operate the unit, replace the battery with a new one. side facing up 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. For the state of California USA only Perchlorate Material -special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate On copyrights iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc. "Made for iPod," and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. No Power No Problem is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Auto Time Set is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Notes This unit is not specified for use with an iPad, and malfunction may result if used with one. In the Reference Guide, "iPhone" is used as a general reference to functions on an iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. Precautions To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, not the cord. Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches, CRTbased TVs, or projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet. 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 buildup. 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 qualified personnel before operating it any further. During a thunderstorm, do not touch the antenna (aerial) and plug. Do not touch the unit with wet hands. Do not place the unit anywhere near water. Notes on the AC adaptor Use only the supplied AC adaptor. To avoid damaging the system, do not use any other AC adaptor. Note If you are not going to use the remote for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by leakage or corrosion. Polarity of the plug Plug the AC adaptor into a nearby wall outlet (mains). In the case of a problem, unplug it from the wall outlet (mains) immediately. Do not install the AC adaptor in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the AC adaptor to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the AC adaptor. PRESET/TUNE buttons ALARM TIME SET + button ALARM A button ALARM TIME SET - button CLOCK/MODE button DISPLAY/MEMORY button CLOC PRESET/TUNE ALARM TIME SET K M MODE DISPLAY EMORY Dock connector iPhone button RADIO FM/AM button iPhone RADIO FM/AM SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS ALARM RESET OFF SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS button ALARM RESET/OFF button Remote sensor VOL +/- buttons ALARM TIME SET + button ALARM B button ALARM TIME SET - button SLEEP button AUDIO IN button Battery compartment DC IN 6V jack FM wire antenna AUDIO IN jack AM ANTENNA jack The VOL +, PRESET/TUNE +, and iPhone buttons have a tactile dot. The VOL + and buttons have a tactile dot. Operations Setting the clock To set the clock for the first time This unit is preset to the current EST (Eastern Standard Time) at the factory, and is powered by a backup battery. All you need to do the first time is just plug it in and select your time zone. 1 Plug in the unit. The current EST (Eastern Standard Time) appears in the display. 2 Press and hold OFF and CLOCK/MODE for at least 2 seconds. Area number "2" flashes in the display. 3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - repeatedly to select the number as follows: Area number Time zone 0 Newfoundland Standard Time 1 Atlantic Standard Time 2 (default setting) Eastern Standard Time 3 Central Standard Time 4 Mountain Standard Time 5 Pacific Standard Time 6 Alaska Standard Time 7 Hawaii Standard Time 4 Press DISPLAY/MEMORY to set. Notes To cancel the time zone setting, press OFF instead of DISPLAY/MEMORY in step 4. Though the clock is correctly set at the factory, discrepancies may arise during transport or storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct time by referring to "To set the clock manually." When daylight saving time (DST/ summer time) begins This unit automatically adjusts for daylight saving time (summer time). " " is displayed from the beginning of daylight saving time (summer time) and disappears at the end of the daylight saving time (summer time) automatically. Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March. Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November. To cancel Auto DST/summer time adjustment during the daylight saving time (summer time) period The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be canceled. Press and hold OFF and DISPLAY/MEMORY on the unit at the same time for at least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed. " " and "OFF" appear in the display to show that Auto DST/ summer time adjustment has been canceled. The display returns to the clock. Notes Changes to Auto DST/summer time adjustment by the unit (see above) are subject to circumstances and laws in each country/region. Should this interfere with desired adjustment, cancel the Auto DST/summer time adjustment and set the DST display manually as necessary. Customers living in a country/region that does not use daylight saving time (summer time) must cancel Auto DST/summer time adjustment before using the unit. To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment again, press and hold OFF and DISPLAY/MEMORY on the unit at the same time for at least 2 seconds. " " and "On" appear in the display to show that Auto DST/ summer time adjustment has been activated. The display returns to the clock. When Hawaii Standard Time is set, Auto DST/summer time adjustment defaults to off. You can turn it on by the above operation. To set the clock manually To change the clock setting manually, operate the unit as follows. 1 Plug in the unit. 2 Press and hold CLOCK/MODE until the year flashes in the display. 3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - repeatedly to set the year, and then press CLOCK/MODE. 4 Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour and minute. The seconds start incrementing from zero. Notes If you do not press any button for about 1 minute while setting the clock, the clock setting will be canceled. A 100-year calendar (2013 - 2112) is installed in the unit. When the date is set, the day of the week is automatically displayed. MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday, WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday, FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday To change the time format You can choose a time format of the 12-hour system (default) or the 24-hour system. Press and hold OFF and SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for at least two seconds. The time format toggles between the 12-hour system ("AM 12:00" = midnight) and the 24-hour system ("0:00" = midnight). To display the year and date During clock display, press DISPLAY/MEMORY once for the month and date, and press it again for the year. After a few seconds, the display will change back to the current time automatically. Using an iPhone with the unit To set an iPhone 1 Open the Dock cover. 2 Hold the unit, and set the iPhone onto the unit in line with the Dock connector. When an iPhone is difficult to set Push the Dock cover slightly backwards while setting the iPhone. Note on operating an iPhone Hold the iPhone when you are operating it. To remove an iPhone Hold the unit when removing the iPhone. Notes An iPhone in a case or cover can be set on this unit. Remove the case or cover if it interferes with the Dock connection. Set the iPhone on the Dock connector firmly. When setting or removing the iPhone, hold it at the same angle as the Dock connector on the unit. Do not pull the iPhone forward too far. When setting or removing the iPhone, hold the unit securely. Do not twist or bend the iPhone, as this may result in connector damage. Remove the iPhone when transporting it; otherwise, a malfunction may result. To charge an iPhone You can use the unit as a battery charger for an iPhone. Charging begins when the iPhone is connected to the unit. The charging status appears in the display of the iPhone. For details, refer to the user's guide of the iPhone. Operating an iPhone 1 Set the iPhone on the Dock connector. The Dock connector can be tilted slightly. For details, see "Using an iPhone with the unit." 2 Press . "iPhone" appears in the display. The iPhone begins to play back. If the iPhone does not start playing back, operate directly on the iPhone. You can operate the connected iPhone via this unit or the iPhone itself. 3 Adjust the volume using VOL + or -. To operate from a remote control Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the unit. (Play/Pause) Start playing the iPhone. Press again to pause/resume playback. (Forward) Go to the next track. Press and hold while listening to the sound to locate a desired point. (Backward) Go back to the previous track. During playback, this operation returns to the beginning of the current track. To go back to the previous track, press twice. Press and hold while listening to the sound to locate a desired point. MENU Go back to the previous menu. (Up)/ (Down) Select a menu item or track for playback. ENTER Execute the selected menu item or begin playback. Notes If a pop-up message appears in the display of the iPod touch or iPhone, see "About App." Some operations may differ or may not be available on some models of iPhone. If the iPhone is already playing when set on the unit, the sound from the iPhone will be output from the unit speaker, even if the unit was playing sound from another function. If the battery of the iPhone is extremely low, charge it for a while before operation. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to an iPhone is lost or damaged when using the iPhone connected to this unit. For details of environmental conditions for operating an iPhone, check the website of Apple Inc. Operating the radio -Manual tuning 1 Press FM/AM to turn on the radio. 2 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the desired band. Each time you press the button, the radio band toggles between AM and FM as follows: 3 Press CLOCK/MODE repeatedly to select "TUNING." When using the remote to operate the unit, you can skip this step, and directly operate step 4. 4 Press TUNE + or - repeatedly to tune to the desired station. 5 Adjust the volume using VOL + or -. To turn off the radio, press OFF. -Scan tuning The unit automatically scans for AM or FM stations. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Manual tuning." 2 Press and hold TUNE + or -. + : scans upward through the frequency bands. - : scans downwards through the frequency bands. Scanning starts from the currently-tuned frequency. When a station is received, scanning stops. 3 Adjust the volume using VOL + or -. -Preset tuning You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. To preset a station 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in "Manual tuning" and manually tune into the station you wish to preset. 2 Press and hold DISPLAY/MEMORY for at least 2 seconds. 3 Press PRESET + or - to select the preset number, then press DISPLAY/MEMORY. Example: The following displays appear when you preset FM 89.8 MHz to preset number 2 for FM. 8 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - repeatedly until the desired alarm mode flashes. You can choose one of 4 settings: "iPhone,""FM,""AM" or "BUZZER." Set the alarm mode as follows: - iPhone: see " To set the alarm as iPhone." - FM or AM: see " To set the radio alarm." - BUZZER: see " To set the buzzer alarm." To set the alarm as iPhone 1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm." 2 Press ALARM A or B to select alarm mode for "iPhone." The volume level flashes in the display. 3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - to adjust the volume. 4 Press ALARM A or B. The setting is entered. "A" or "B" appears in the display indicating that the alarm has been activated. The iPhone will sound at the set time. Notes To wake up to music stored in an iPhone, connect the iPhone to the unit before the alarm sounds. Even if the alarm setting for iPhone is complete, if you turn the iPhone power off after setting the iPhone on the unit, the alarm will be the buzzer. To set the radio alarm 1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm." 2 Press ALARM A or B to select radio band ("FM" or "AM"). Preset number flashes in the display. 3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - to select the desired preset number or "- -" of the corresponding band. "- -" is the last station you listened to before the alarm sounds. 4 Press ALARM A or B. The volume level flashes in the display. 5 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - to adjust the volume. 6 Press ALARM A or B. The setting is entered. "A" or "B" appears in the display indicating that the alarm has been activated. The radio will turn on at the set time. To set the buzzer alarm 1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm." 2 Press ALARM A or B to select "BUZZER" alarm mode. The setting is entered. "A" or "B" appears in the display indicating that the alarm has been activated. The buzzer will sound at the set time. Note The volume of the buzzer is not adjustable. To confirm an alarm time setting Press ALARM TIME SET + or -. The setting will be displayed for about 4 seconds. To change an alarm setting Press and hold ALARM TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold ALARM TIME SET - for at least 2 seconds to move the alarm time back. When you release the button, the changed time will flash for about 2 seconds. To change the alarm time again, press ALARM TIME SET + or - within these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will be set as displayed. Tips "A" or "B" appears in the display indicating that the alarm time has been changed and activated. Even if the alarm has been set to off, the alarm will be switched on when you change the alarm setting. To doze for a few more minutes Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS. The sound turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes. You can change the snooze time by pressing SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS repeatedly within 4 seconds. The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes. To stop the snooze timer, press OFF. To stop the alarm Press OFF to turn off the alarm. Press , FM/AM, or AUDIO IN to stop the alarm and activate the corresponding function at the same time. The alarm will sound again at the same time the next day. To deactivate the alarm Press ALARM A or B to turn off the alarm A or B indicator in the display. To activate the alarm Press ALARM A or B to turn on the alarm A or B indicator in the display. Notes When alarm is set as iPhone, only the buzzer alarm will sound if there is no iPhone on the Dock connector, music is not stored in the iPhone, or the iPhone is turned off. The alarm function works as usual on the first and last day of daylight saving time (summer time). As a result, if the Auto DST/summer time adjustment is set and the alarm is set at a time skipped when the daylight saving time begins, the alarm will sound; if the alarm is set to a time that overlaps when daylight saving time ends, the alarm will sound twice. If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A and B, alarm A takes priority. If no operation is performed while the alarm is sounding, the alarm will stop after about 60 minutes. The display shows the frequency for about 10 seconds, then returns to the current time. Tips To preset another station, repeat these steps. To cancel the preset number setting, press OFF instead of DISPLAY/MEMORY in step 3. Note If you store another station with the same preset number, the previously stored station will be replaced. To tune in to a preset station 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning" and select the AM or FM band. 2 Press CLOCK/MODE repeatedly to select "PRESET." When using the remote to operate the unit, you can skip this step, and directly operate step 3. 3 Press PRESET + or - to select the desired preset number. 4 Adjust the volume using VOL + or -. -Auto preset tuning 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning" and select the AM or FM band. 2 Press and hold FM/AM until "AP" flashes in the display. 3 Press DISPLAY/MEMORY. The unit automatically presets the available stations in order. Tip To stop auto preset tuning, press FM/AM. To switch the display when listening to radio When listening to radio, press DISPLAY/MEMORY repeatedly to show the preset number, the frequency of the current station, the month and date, then the year. The display then returns to the current time. Note When listening to a station which has not been preset, no preset number will be displayed. To improve reception FM: E xtend the FM wire antenna fully to increase reception sensitivity. AM: Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the unit. Rotate the antenna horizontally for optimum reception. Notes on radio reception Do not place the AM loop antenna near the unit, power supply or other AV equipment during use, as noise may result. Keep digital music players or mobile phones away from the AM loop antenna or the FM antenna, as this may lead to reception interference. When you are listening to the radio with an iPhone connected to the unit, interference with radio reception may occur. When you are listening to the radio while charging an iPhone, interference with radio reception may occur. Setting the alarm This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes-iPhone, radio and buzzer. Set the clock to the current time before setting the alarm, so that the alarm will sound at the correct time. (See "To set the clock for the first time.") To set the alarm 1 Press and hold ALARM A or B. "WAKE UP" appears and the hour flashes in the display. 2 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - repeatedly until the desired hour appears. To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold ALARM TIME SET + or -. 3 Press ALARM A or B. The minute flashes. 4 Repeat step 2 to set the minute. 5 Press ALARM A or B. The days of the week flash. 6 Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week. You can select the days from the following three options by pressing ALARM TIME SET + or -: Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI Weekend: SAT SUN Every day: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 7 Press ALARM A or B. The alarm mode setting is entered. Notes on the alarm in the event of a power interruption In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer alarm will last about 5 minutes if the battery is not weak. However, certain functions will be affected as follows: The backlight will not light up. If the alarm mode is set to iPhone or radio, it will change to buzzer automatically. If OFF on the unit is not pressed, the alarm will sound for about 5 minutes. If "" appears in the display, the alarm will not sound in the event of a power interruption. Replace the battery if "" appears. The snooze function cannot be set during a power interruption. During a power interruption, each alarm will sound at the set time only once. Setting the sleep timer You can fall asleep to music, etc. using the sleep timer. The unit stops playback or radio automatically after a preset duration. 1 Press SLEEP while playing music or listening to radio. "SLEEP" appears and the sleep time flashes in the display. 2 Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer duration. Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in minutes) changes as follows: The display returns to the current time for about 4 seconds after you have finished the duration setting and released SLEEP, then the sleep timer starts. The unit plays for the duration you set, then stops. Note Any currently-playing optional component connected to the AUDIO IN jack will continue playing back, although its sound will be muted. To stop listening before the preset time Press OFF. To change the sleep timer setting You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting, even after the sleep timer has been activated. To deactivate the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to "OFF" in step 2. Note When the alarm time is set during the sleep timer duration, the sleep timer will be deactivated automatically when the alarm sounds. Connecting optional components To listen to sound You can enjoy sound from an optional component, such as a portable digital music player, through the speaker of this unit. Be sure to turn off the power of all components before making any connections. 1 Firmly connect the line output jack of a portable digital music player (or other component) to the AUDIO IN jack on the rear of the unit, using a suitable audio connecting cable (not supplied). 2 Press AUDIO IN to activate the Audio-in function. "AUDIO IN" appears in the display. 3 Turn the connected component on. 4 Play the connected component. Sound from the connected component is output from the speaker of this unit. 5 Adjust the volume using VOL + or -. To return to the radio Press FM/AM. The preset number followed by the frequency of the last station appears in the display. To return to the iPhone Press . To stop listening Press OFF, and stop playback on the connected component. Notes The necessary type of audio connecting cable depends on the optional component. Be sure to use the correct type of cable. If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of the unit first. If the volume is still too low, adjust the volume of the connected component. When you are watching TV or listening to the radio with an optional component connected to the unit, the reception may be poor. Disconnect the audio connecting cable from the unit when it is not in use. When you listen to the radio with an optional component connected, turn off the connected component to prevent noise. If noise occurs, even when the component is turned off, disconnect and place the optional component away from the unit. Other useful functions Setting the brightness of the display Four levels of brightness are available by pressing SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS. Even if brightness level is set to Off, it will change to Low while the alarm is sounding. Press and hold SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS to turn off the display directly. About App A dedicated Dock App for iPod touch/iPhone available at Apple App Store. Search for "D-Sappli" and download the free App to find out more about the functions. Features D-Sappli includes various timer functions: Music Play Timer and Sleep Timer. Music Play Timer allows you to play/pause desired music at a desired time. Sleep Timer allows you to specify a time at which to stop music playback. Music Play Timer and Sleep Timer are available only when DSappli is activated. D-Sappli can display a list of Radio Preset Stations programmed in this unit. You can rename the Radio Preset Stations, and change their preset numbers on the D-Sappli. Preset numbers and order will also be changed accordingly in the unit. D-Sappli also includes a clock display enlarge feature. You can synchronize time and date from the iPhone by simply setting it on the Dock connector when D-Sappli is activated. Notes If the App to link with this unit is not downloaded to your iPod touch/iPhone, a pop-up message prompting you to download D-Sappli may appear repeatedly. Deactivate the App's link function to stop the pop-up message. To deactivate the App's link function: Remove your iPod touch/iPhone from the Dock connector. Press (to enter the function for iPhone). Press and hold then OFF on the unit at the same time for at least 2 seconds. ("OFF" appears in the display to show that the App's link function has been deactivated.) To re-activate the App's link function, repeat the above steps. ("On" appears in the display to show that the App's link function has been activated.) General information Replacing the battery of the unit 1 Keep the AC adaptor connected to the wall outlet and unit, then remove the screw of the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit, then open the battery compartment lid. The radio function of a connected optional component does not work. When an optional component equipped with radio or one segment tuner is connected to the unit, its reception sensitivity may be poor, resulting in no radio function. Noise is heard. Ensure that the unit is not near in-use portable phones, etc. Disconnect the audio connecting cable from the AUDIO IN jack when not in use. The clock flashes "AM 12:00" or "0:00" due to a power interruption. The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove the old battery and install a new one. The alarm of radio, iPhone or buzzer does not sound at the preset alarm time. Check that alarm "A" or alarm "B" is properly displayed. The alarm of radio or iPhone is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time. Check the alarm volume setting. When daylight saving time (summer time) begins, the clock does not employ the daylight saving time (summer time) automatically. Make sure the clock is set correctly. Press and hold OFF and DISPLAY/MEMORY on the unit simultaneously for at least 2 seconds to activate the Auto DST/ summer time function. When using an iPhone There is no sound. Make sure the iPhone is connected firmly. Make sure that the connected iPhone is playing music. Make sure that the function for iPhone is activated. Check that the iPhone is compatible with this unit. (See "Compatible iPod/iPhone models.") Operation is not performed. Make sure the iPhone is connected firmly. Check that the iPhone is compatible with this unit. (See "Compatible iPod/iPhone models.") The iPhone does not charge. Make sure the iPhone is connected firmly. Make sure the AC adaptor is connected firmly. Check that the iPhone is compatible with this unit. (See "Compatible iPod/iPhone models.") Audio-in There is no sound. Make sure the audio connecting cable is connected firmly. Make sure that the connected optional component is in playback mode. Increase the volume of the optional component without causing sound distortion. To adjust the volume of the optional component, refer to its user guide. Make sure that the Audio-in function is activated. The sound is low. Check the volume of the connected optional component. Increase the volume of the optional component without causing sound distortion. To adjust the volume of the optional component, refer to its user guide. The sound is distorted. Lower the volume of the optional component till the distortion is not heard. To adjust the volume of the optional component, refer to its user guide. Remote control The remote does not function. Replace the battery in the remote with a new one if it is weak. Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the unit. Do not cover or place any objects directly in front of the remote sensor. Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the unit. Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light, such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Specifications 2 Remove the old battery and insert a new one in the battery compartment with the side facing up. CR2032 Time display Switching between 12-hour system (default) and 24-hour system. iPhone DC out: 5 V MAX: 1 A Radio Frequency range Band FM AM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz Frequency step 0.1 MHz 10 kHz 3 Replace the battery compartment lid and tighten the screw. 4 Press , FM/AM, AUDIO IN or SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS on the unit to turn "" off in the display. Notes When you replace the battery, do not disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. Otherwise, the current date, current time, alarm and station presets will be erased. If you are not going to use the remote for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by leakage or corrosion. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The power does not turn on when the AC adaptor is connected. Make sure the AC adaptor is connected to the wall outlet firmly. There is no sound. Make sure that the unit is connected to the AC power, and the optional component is turned on. Adjust the volume using VOL + or -. Make sure that the optional component is correctly connected to the unit. The sound is low. Adjust the volume using VOL + or -. The sound is distorted. Deactivate the equalizer function of the connected optional component. Lower the volume of the unit. Sound skips or noise is heard. Make sure that the optional component is correctly connected to the unit. Make sure that the optional component is not near a television. When the optional component is not in use with the unit, disconnect the audio connecting cable from the AUDIO IN jack. General Speaker Approx. 40 mm (1 5/8 inch) dia. Input AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack) Power output Mono 0.8 W (at 10% harmonic distortion) Power source DC IN 6V (with supplied AC adaptor (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)) For clock back up: 3 V DC, CR2032 battery (1) Dimensions Approx. 126 mm × 92 mm × 100 mm (w/h/d) (5 inches × 3 5/8 inches × 4 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 482 g (1 lb 1 oz) Supplied accessories Remote control (with a lithium battery) (1) AC adaptor (1) AM loop antenna (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (this document) (1) Compatible iPod/iPhone models The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows. Update the software of the iPod/iPhone to the latest version before using it with this unit. iPod touch (5th generation) iPod nano (7th generation)* iPhone 5 * The iPod nano (7th generation) cannot be controlled by the remote when the command of "MENU and "ENTER" is pressed. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This warranty is valid only in the United States. Esta garantía es válida únicamente en los Estados Unidos. This unit includes a preinstalled Sony Lithium battery (CR2032) as back-up power source for the clock, which is preset to EST (Eastern Standard Time) at the factory. And this battery is considered part of the product.