Sony ICF-C160 Primary User Manual - Page 3

Installing the Battery To keep good time, your Dream Machine needs one 6F22 battery (not supplied), in addition to house current. The battery keeps the clock operating in the event of a power interruption. Before setting the time on your Dream Machine, open the lid at the bottom of the unit, install the battery with correct polarity and then close the lid. • After a power interruption, the displayed time may not be always correct (It may gain or lose about 10 minutes per hour). Knowing When To Replace the Battery • To check battery power, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and plug it in again after a few minutes. If the displayed time is incorrect, replace the battery with a new one. Setting the Clock and the Date Setting the Clock 1 Plug in the unit. The display will flash "AM 12:00". 2 While holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET + or - until the correct time appears in the display. When you release CLOCK, the clock begins to operate. • To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing the + or - button while holding down CLOCK. Setting the Date 1 While holding down SNOOZE/DATE/ SLEEP OFF, press TIME SET + or - until the correct date appears in the display. Then, release SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. • To display the date, press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. The display returns to the current time when you release SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. Playing the Radio 1 Press•RADIO ON to turn on the radio. 2 Select FM or AM using BAND. 3 Tune in a station using TUNING. 4 Adjust VOLUME to adjust the volume. • To turn off the radio, press RADIO OFF. • To improve radio reception FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve reception. AM:Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit Setting the Sleep Timer Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that shuts off the radio automatically at a preset time. 1 Press RADIO ON/SLEEP. The radio turns on. It will go off after the preset time has passed. You can set the sleep timer of 90, 60, 45, 30 or 15 minutes. Every push changes the display as follows. Current time -.On -. 90 • 60 15 30 4- 45 The radio will play for the time you set, then shut off. • To turn off the radio before the preset time, press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. Precautions • Operate the unit on the power sources specified in "Specifications". • To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug, not the cord. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that block the ventilation holes. • Should anything fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. • To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Battery Warning When the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge and damage to the unit from battery leakage. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Specifications Frequency range FM : 87.5 -108 MHz AM: 530 - 1605 kHz Speaker Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5/8 inches) dia. 8 ohms Power output 120 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion) Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz For power backup: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery Battery life Approx. 35 hours using the Sony S-006P (U) battery Dimensions Approx. 120 x 124 x 132 mm (w/h/d) (4 3 /4 x 5 x 5 i/4 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls Mass. Approx. 660 g (1 lb 7.2 oz) not incl. battery Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.