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FM/AM Clock Radio Radio Réveil FM/AM Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi (Au verso) 4-480-528-21(3) ©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China/Imprimé en Chine ICF-C1T The frequency of the current radio station is displayed as a rough guide. Display AC power cord There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME + to show the direction to go to turn up the volume. English Before operating the unit, please read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 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 batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. The nameplate and important information concerning safety are located on the bottom exterior. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same type. WARNING Battery may explode if handled incorrectly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Dispose of used battery promptly and in accordance with local environmental laws and guidelines. Keep away from children. License and Trademark Notice No Power No Problem™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 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, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) that 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 dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish. NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. 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. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Getting Started Connecting to an AC power source Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. To wall outlet The current EST (Eastern Standard Time) appears on the display. (This unit is preset to the current date and time at the factory, and is powered by the back-up battery.) Setting the clock for the first time All you need to do to set the clock for the first time is select your time zone. If you live in the Eastern Standard Time zone, you do not need to adjust the area setting. 1 Press TIME ZONE. Area number "2" appears on the display. 2 Press TIME ZONE repeatedly to select a number as follows: Area number Time zone 0 Newfoundland Standard Time 1 Atlantic Standard Time 2 (default) Eastern Standard Time 3 Central Standard Time 4 Mountain Standard Time 5 Pacific Standard Time 6 Alaska Standard Time 7 Hawaii Standard Time The clock display switches to the current time of selected time zone in about 4 seconds. Note During shipment and your first use, a clock error may occur. In this case, refer to "Setting the clock manually" to set the correct time. About Automatic DST/ summer time adjustment This unit automatically adjusts for daylight saving time (summer time). "DST" automatically appears on the display at the beginning of daylight saving time (summer time), and disappears at the end of daylight saving time (summer time). 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. Notes The implementation of DST/summer time and its beginning/ending date and time are subject to circumstances and laws in each country/region. Should this interfere with the desired adjustment, cancel the Automatic DST/summer time adjustment and set the clock manually as necessary. Customers living in a country/region that does not use daylight saving time (summer time) should cancel the Automatic DST/summer time adjustment before using the unit. When Hawaii Standard Time is set, the default Automatic DST/summer time adjustment setting is off. To cancel Automatic DST/ summer time adjustment The Automatic DST/summer time adjustment can be canceled. Press and hold DST for more than 3 seconds while the clock is displayed. A beep sounds, and "Aut OFF" appears on the display to show that the Automatic DST/summer time adjustment has been canceled. The clock display returns. To reactivate Automatic DST/ summer time adjustment Press and hold DST for more than 3 seconds. A beep sounds, and "Aut On" appears on the display to show that Automatic DST/summer time adjustment has been activated. The clock display returns. Operations Setting the clock manually To change the clock setting manually, operate the unit as follows. 1 Press and hold ENTER/TIME SET for more than 2 seconds. You will hear a beep and the last two digits of the year will start to flash on the display. 2 Press + or - repeatedly to select the year, and then press ENTER/TIME SET. 3 Repeat step 2 to set the month, day and time. After setting the time, two short beeps will sound and the seconds will start incrementing from zero. Note If you do not press any button for about 1 minute while setting the clock, clock setting mode will be canceled. When daylight saving time (summer time) begins/ends while Automatic DST/summer time adjustment is set to off Change the clock setting manually if you have canceled the Automatic DST/summer time adjustment. Playing the radio 1 Press RADIO to turn on the radio. 2 Set BAND to the desired band (AM or FM). 3 Tune to the desired station using TUNING. 4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/-. To turn off the radio, press ALARM RESET/ OFF. Setting the alarm The dual alarm function allows you to set two alarm programs (ALARM A and ALARM B). An alarm time can be set for each program and the alarm sound can be selected from RADIO (radio) or BUZZ (buzzer). Before setting the alarm Make sure to set the clock. (See "Setting the clock manually.") To set the radio alarm, first tune to a station and adjust the volume. (See "Playing the radio.") To set the alarm 1 Set ALARM A (or B) to the desired alarm sound (RADIO or BUZZ). When setting ALARM A The alarm time appears for a few seconds, and then "A" (or "B") appears on the display. (It does not appear when the switch is set to OFF.) 2 Press SET ALARM TIME + or - repeatedly to set the desired time while the alarm time appears on the display. While setting the alarm time, "A" (or "B") flashes on the display. When the alarm time setting operation is complete, the clock display returns after a few seconds and "A" (or "B") changes from flashing to fully lit. At the set time, the radio will turn on, or the buzzer will sound gradually increasing in volume. ("A" (or "B") flashes on the display.) To stop the alarm Press ALARM RESET/OFF to turn off the alarm. The alarm will sound again at the same time the next day. To doze for a few more minutes Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS. The sound turns off, but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes. Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS, the snooze time changes as follows: The display shows the snooze time for about 4 seconds and returns to show the current time. ("A" (or "B") flashes on the display.) To deactivate the alarm Set ALARM A (or B) to OFF. "A" (or "B") disappears from the display. Notes The alarm time setting cannot be changed if ALARM A (or B) is set to OFF. If SET ALARM TIME + or - is pressed, "OFF" appears on the display for about 0.5 seconds. If a second alarm sounds during a first (or the snooze function is active), the second alarm takes priority. ENTER/TIME SET, DST, and TIME ZONE are unavailable while the alarm is sounding or the snooze function is turned on. If the same alarm time is set for both ALARM A and ALARM B, ALARM A takes priority. If no operation is performed while the alarm is sounding, the alarm will stop after about 60 minutes. The alarm function works as usual on the first and last day of daylight saving time (summer time). When Automatic DST/ summer time adjustment is set, if the alarm is set for a time that is skipped when daylight saving time (summer time) begins, the alarm is skipped, or if the alarm is set for a time that overlaps the end of daylight saving time (summer time), the alarm sounds twice. Notes on the alarm in the event of a power interruption In the event of a power interruption, the alarm functions work until the battery is fully discharged. But certain functions will be affected as follows: The display will disappear. If the alarm sound is set to RADIO, it will be changed to BUZZ automatically. If the power returns while the alarm is sounding, the alarm sounds continuously for about 60 minutes when the power returns. The alarm buzzes for about one minute, stops temporarily, and buzzes again after about five minutes if neither SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS nor ALARM RESET/OFF is pressed while the alarm is buzzing. If the alarm buzzes and stops (either automatically after 1 minute or by pressing SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS) five times, the alarm is automatically reset in the case of a power interruption. The alarm will buzz for 30 minutes after power is restored if it is restored within 60 minutes of the alarm time. If you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS while the alarm is sounding, the snooze time is set to 10 minutes. During a power failure, the snooze time cannot be set to more than 10 minutes. If "" appears on the display, the alarm will not sound in the event of a power interruption. Replace the battery if "" appears. Setting the sleep timer You can fall asleep to the radio using the sleep timer, which turns off the radio automatically after a preset duration. Press SLEEP. The radio turns on. Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in minutes) changes as follows: The radio will play for the duration you set, then shut off. To deactivate the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to "OFF." To turn off the radio before the preset time Press ALARM RESET/OFF. To use both the sleep timer and alarm You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened by the radio or buzzer alarm at the preset time. Set the alarm, then set the sleep timer. Note When the alarm is set to sound during the sleep timer duration, the sleep timer will be deactivated automatically when the alarm sounds. Setting the brightness of the display Three levels of brightness are available. Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS. Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS, the brightness of the display changes as follows: Note When the alarm is sounding or the snooze function is active, the brightness of the display cannot be changed. General information 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 is discharged, "" appears on the display. If a power interruption occurs while the battery is discharged, the current time and alarm will be erased. Note If "AM 12:00" flashes on the display when the unit is connected to an AC outlet for the first time, the battery may be discharged. In this case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Replacing the backup battery 1 Keep the AC plug connected to the wall outlet and remove the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit by pulling it up while sliding the tab. (See Fig. -.) 2 Insert a new battery into the battery compartment with the side facing up. To remove the battery from the battery compartment, push it out from the side marked PUSH. (See Fig. -.) 3 Insert the battery compartment back into the unit along the groove and push it from above until it clicks. (See Fig. -.) The tab locks the battery compartment. 4 Press RADIO to remove "" from the display. Notes When you replace the battery, do not disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Otherwise, the current date, current time and alarm will be erased. If the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by leakage or corrosion. Troubleshooting Should any problems persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The clock flashes "AM 12:00" after a power interruption. The battery is discharged. Remove the old battery and insert a new one. Unsatisfactory reception The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna. Extend the AC power cord fully to increase reception sensitivity. Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar AM antenna is built into the unit. Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface, as this may lead to interference. The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time. Check that "A" or "B" appears on the display. The radio alarm is activated but no sound is emitted at the preset alarm time. Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/-. When daylight saving time (summer time) begins, the clock does not switch to daylight saving time (summer time) automatically. Make sure the clock is set correctly. When "Aut On" appears on the display after pressing and holding DST for more than 3 seconds, the Automatic DST/summer time function becomes active. Specifications Time display 12-hour system Frequency range Band FM AM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz Speaker Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5/8 inches) dia., 8 Ω Power output 115 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion) Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz For power backup: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery Dimensions Approx. 101 mm 102 mm 101 mm (w/h/d) (4 inches 4 inches 4 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 490 g (1 lb 1.3 oz) including CR2032 battery Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.