Sony ICF-C707 Operating Instructions - Page 2

 Built-in audio cable The built-in audio cable can be inserted in the slot of the unit. The VOL + button has a tactile dot. To the headphones jack or line output jack AC power cord FM wire antenna Temperature sensor Built-in audio cable Setting the clock for the first time This unit is preset to 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. "year" (about 4 seconds)  "month and date" (about 4 seconds)  "current EST (Eastern Standard Time)" appears in the display in turn. 2 Press and hold DATE/TIME ZONE for at least 2 seconds. Area number "2" flashes in the display. 3 Press TIME SET + or - repeatedly to select the time zone as follows: Area number Time zone 1 Atlantic standard Time 2 Eastern standard Time (default setting) 3 Central standard Time 4 Mountain standard Time 5 Pacific standard Time 6 Yukon standard Time 7 Hawaiian standard Time 4 Press DATE/TIME ZONE to set. Notes  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 "Setting the clock."  While setting the time zone, you must perform each step within 65 seconds, or the time zone setting mode will be cancelled. When daylight saving time (summer time) begins This model 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 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 Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment during the daylight saving time (summer time) period Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment can be canceled. Press and hold DISPLAY/CLOCK and SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS at the same time for at least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed. " " and "OFF" appear in the display to show that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has been canceled. The display returns to the clock. Notes  Time change of Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment (see above) is subject to variations in circumstances and laws of each country/region. Cancel Automatic 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 Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment before using the unit.  To activate Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment again, press and hold DISPLAY/ CLOCK and SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS at the same time for at least 2 seconds. " " and "On" appear in the display to show that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has been activated. The display returns to the clock. Setting the clock 1 Plug in the unit. 2 Press and hold DISPLAY/CLOCK for at least 2 seconds. The year starts to flash in the display. 3 Press TIME SET + or - repeatedly to set the year. 4 Press DISPLAY/CLOCK. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day, hour and minute, and then press DISPLAY/CLOCK. The seconds start incrementing from zero. Notes  While setting the clock, you must perform each step within 65 seconds, or the clock setting mode will be cancelled.  When pressing any of the rear buttons, hold the unit firmly to prevent slippage. To display the year and date Press DATE/TIME ZONE once for the year, and press again for the date. After a while, the display will change back to the current time automatically. Setting the brightness of the display Three levels of brightness are available by pres­­sing SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS. Note When the alarm is sounding, the brightness function cannot be used. Playing the radio Manual tuning 1 Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band. 2 Press TUNING + or - to tune in to a desired frequency. 3 Adjust the volume using VOL + or -. Tuning in to a station The unit automatically scans AM or FM stations. 1 Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio to select the AM or FM band. 2 Press and hold TUNING + 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 5 stations for FM and 5 stations for AM. Presetting a station 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Manual tuning" to tune the frequency you wish to preset. 2 Hold down the desired NATURE SOUND / PRESET 1 to 5 button until you hear two beeps. Example: The following display appears when you preset FM 105.7 MHz to preset number 3 for FM.  The display shows the frequency for a few seconds and then changes back to the current time. To change the preset station, tune into the desired station and hold down the NATURE SOUND / PRESET 1 to 5 button until you hear two beeps. To preset another station, repeat these steps. Note If you try to store another station with the same preset number, the previously stored station will be replaced. Tuning in to a preset station 1 Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band. 2 Press NATURE SOUND / PRESET 1 to 5 where the desired station is stored. 3 Adjust the volume using VOL + or -. Improving the 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. Note on radio reception Keep digital music players or mobile phones away from the AM loop antenna or the FM antenna, as this may lead to reception interference. Selecting a Nature Sound This unit includes 5 types of Nature Sounds: (Sea Waves, Birds, Rain, Brook and Under the Sea.) You can choose any one of these by pressing the corresponding button. Icons Sound type Sea Waves Birds Rain Brook Under the Sea Note When other functions are in use, Nature Sound is not available. Setting the alarm The dual alarm function allows you to set two alarm programs (ALARM ON/OFF A and ALARM ON/OFF B). The alarm time can be set for each program and the alarm sound is selectable from "NATURE SOUND," "RADIO," or "BUZZER." Notes  Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock. (See "Setting the clock")  The factory setting alarm time is "PM 12:00."  To set the radio alarm, first preset your favourite station. (See "Presetting a station")  While setting the alarm, you must perform each step within 65 seconds, or the alarm setting mode will be cancelled. To set the alarm 1 Press and hold ALARM ON/OFF A or B for a few seconds. 2 Press TIME SET + or - to set the desired hour, and press ALARM ON/ OFF A or B. 3 Press TIME SET + or - to set the desired minute, and press ALARM ON/ OFF A or B. 4 Press TIME SET + or - to set the desired alarm period ("WEEKDAY," "WEEKEND" or everyday*), and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. * In the case of everyday, both "WEEKDAY" and "WEEKEND" are displayed. 5 Press TIME SET + or - to set the desired alarm mode ("NATURE SOUND," "RADIO," or "BUZZER"), and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. You can choose one of 3 settings: "NATURE SOUND," "RADIO," or "BUZZER." Set the alarm mode as follows: - NATURE SOUND: see " Setting the Nature Sound alarm." - RADIO: see " Setting the radio alarm." - BUZZER: see " Setting the buzzer alarm."  Setting the Nature Sound alarm 1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in "To set the alarm." 2 Press TIME SET + or - to select "NATURE SOUND" alarm mode, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. "NATURE SOUND" appears in the display. 3 Press TIME SET + or - to select the NATURE SOUND / PRESET 1 to 5, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. 4 Press TIME SET + or - to adjust the volume, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. The setting is entered. 5 Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. "" or "" appears in the display after about 4 seconds. Nature sound will sound at the set time.  Setting the radio alarm 1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in "To set the alarm." 2 Press TIME SET + or - to select "RADIO" alarm mode, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. "RADIO" appears in the display. 3 Press TIME SET + or - to select the AM band, FM band or the last station, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. If you select the last station, jump to step 5. 4 Press TIME SET + or - to select the station, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. 5 Press TIME SET + or - to adjust the volume, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. The setting is entered. 6 Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. "" or "" appears in the display after about 4 seconds. The radio will turn on at the set time.  Setting the Buzzer alarm 1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in "To set the alarm." 2 Press TIME SET + or - to select "BUZZER" alarm mode, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. The setting is entered. 3 Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. "" or "" appears in the display after about 4 seconds. The buzzer will sound at the set time. When the alarm setting is completed, the alarm time setting is displayed. When both ALARM "" and ALARM "" are turned on, you can switch the ALARM A and ALARM B display by pressing DISPLAY/ CLOCK. Notes  When you use the radio alarm, the timed alarm sounds with the last broadcasting station tuned to before the power went off. When you set the radio alarm, select the desired broadcasting station before turning the power off.  The ALARM "" (or "") indicator flashes in the display when the alarm sounds.  If a second alarm sounds during a first (or the SNOOZE function is active), the second alarm takes priority.  The alarm function works as usual at the beginning and end day of daylight saving time (summer time). While Automatic DST/ Summer Time adjustment is set, as a result, if the alarm is set at a time skipped when the daylight saving time (summer time) begins, the alarm is skipped, or if the alarm is set at a time overlapped when the daylight saving time (summer time) ends, the alarm sounds twice.  If the same alarm time is set for both alarms (ALARM A and B), ALARM A takes priority. To confirm an alarm time setting Turn off the ALARM ON/OFF "" or "" indicator in the display, and press the ALARM ON/OFF A or B button again. You can confirm the alarm time by pressing TIME SET + or - after the alarm time is set. To change an alarm setting There are two ways to set the alarm:  To change all alarm settings Set the alarm again.  To change an alarm time only When setting the alarm (ALARM "" or ALARM "" appears), this function is available. Press and hold TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold TIME SET - for at least 2 seconds to move the alarm time back. When you release the button, the changed time will be displayed for about 2 seconds. To change the alarm time, press TIME SET + or - within these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will be fixed as displayed. 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 snooze time is 60 minutes. To stop the alarm Press OFF ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm. The alarm will sound again at the same time depending on the next day setting. To deactivate the alarm Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the ALARM "" or "" indicator in the display. Note on the alarm in the event of a power interruption In the event of a power interruption, the alarm will work until the internal battery is worn out. However, certain functions may be affected as follows:  The backlight will not light up.  If the alarm mode is set to Nature Sound or radio, it will change to BUZZER automatically.  If a power interruption occurs while the alarm is sounding, the alarm will stop.  If OFF ALARM RESET 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 power interruption. Replace the battery if "" appears.  The snooze function will not work.  During a power interruption, the alarm will sound at the set time only once. Setting the sleep timer You can fall asleep to the "NATURE SOUND," "RADIO," or "AUDIO IN" using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the "NATURE SOUND," "RADIO," or "AUDIO IN" automatically after a preset duration. 1 Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on. "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: 90 60 30 15 OFF The display returns to clock mode for about 4 seconds after you have finished the duration setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep timer starts. The unit will play for the duration you set, and then shut off. Note Even if the Sleep Timer is set, it cannot turn off the power of optional components connected to the AUDIO IN jack of this player. To turn off the unit before the preset time Press OFF ALARM RESET. 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. Using the temperature function This unit includes an external temperature sensor, allowing you to monitor ambient temperature. The temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit or Centigrade. To switch between Fahrenheit and Centigrade, press and hold the SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS and DATE/TIME ZONE buttons for more than 2 seconds. Notes  In the example, the display shows Fahrenheit; however, Centigrade can also be displayed.  Do not use in water.  Do not forcefully pull on the external temperature sensor. Improper use of the external temperature sensor may cause a malfunction.  The display temperature and actual temperature may differ depending on the usage environment.  Do not place the temperature sensor near the floor, a heat source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight. The temperature sensor reading may differ from actual surrounding temperature.  The operating temperature range is 5 °F (-15 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C). In the case of lower than 5 °F (-15 °C) or higher than 122 °F (50 °C), the "Lo" or "Hi" indicator appears.  When plugging in the unit or recovering from a power interruption, the temperature display of this unit will flash "--". The temperature will be displayed after 20 seconds. Connecting external equipment (See fig. ) To listen to sound 1 Connect the built-in audio cable with the stereo-miniplug on the bottom of the unit to the line output jack or headphones jack on the optional component (e.g., portable music player). 2 Press AUDIO IN. "AUDIO IN" appears in the display. 3 Play the optional component connected to the unit's built-in audio cable. 4 Adjust the volume using VOL + or - and the connected component's volume. To return to the radio Press RADIO BAND. The frequency is shown in the display. To stop listening Press OFF ALARM RESET, and stop playback on the connected unit. To turn off the sound from the optional component Press OFF ALARM RESET, and then turn off the optional component. Notes  Refer also to the connected equipment's manual.  Connect the audio cable firmly to prevent a malfunction.  Keep digital music players away from the speaker.  If you increase the volume too much, loud sound may occurs when switching to the radio.  Confirm the volume when you remove the connected component from this unit to listen by headphones. Otherwise, high volume may affect your hearing.  AUDIO IN cannot be set for the alarm sound.  When you listen to the radio with external equipment connected, turn off the connected equipment to prevent noise. If noise occurs, even when the equipment is turned off, disconnect and place the external equipment away from the unit.