Sony ICF C7IP Operating Instructions - Page 2
Setting the alarm - manual
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FM wire antenna AC power cord The iPod & iPhone and VOLUME + buttons have a tactile dot. Setting 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 BRIGHTNESS/ TIME ZONE 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 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 BRIGHTNESS/ TIME ZONE to set. Note 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 manually." 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 The Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment can be canceled. Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/DATE/ SLEEP OFF at the same time 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 The change timing of Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment employed by the unit (see above) is subjected to variation by circumstances and the law in each country/ region. In such a case, cancel the Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment and set the DST display manually as necessary. Customers living in a country/region that do 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 CLOCK and SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF at the same time 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. 3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or -. -Preset tuning You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Presetting a station 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Manual tuning" to tune the frequency 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. The frequency is stored with the selected preset number. Example: The following display appears when you preset FM 105.8 MHz to preset number 1 for FM. Setting the clock manually 1 Plug in the unit. 2 Press and hold CLOCK for at least 2 seconds. The year starts to flash in the display. 3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - repeatedly to set the year. 4 Press CLOCK. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day, hour and minute, and then press CLOCK. 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 calendar is installed in this unit. When the date is set, the day of the week is automatically displayed. SUN = Sunday, MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday, WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday, FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday To display the year and date Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the date, and press it again for the year. After a while, the display will change back to the current time automatically. The display shows the frequency for about 10 seconds, and then returns to the current time. 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 PRESET + or - to select the desired preset number. 3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or -. -Auto preset tuning 1 Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band. 2 Press and hold RADIO BAND until "AP" appears in the display. 3 Press DISPLAY/MEMORY. The unit automatically presets the available channels in order. Setting the brightness of the display Three levels of brightness are available by pressing BRIGHTNESS/ TIME ZONE. 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 VOLUME + or -. Tuning in to a station The unit automatically scan 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. 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. Notes 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. 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 iPod, interference with radio reception may occur. Playing an iPod You can enjoy iPod audio by connecting to this unit. To use an iPod, refer to the user's guide of your iPod. If you are using an iPhone or iPhone 3G, attach the supplied universal dock adapter for iPhone or iPhone 3G before inserting into the connector. The adapter number, or , is shown on the bottom-rear of the supplied universal dock adapters. is for the iPhone, and is for the iPhone 3G. Check the adapter number before use. Universal dock adapter Notes When inserting an iPod into the unit, be sure to use the universal dock adapter supplied with your iPod or commercially available from Apple Inc. The connector of the unit is exclusively for use with an iPod. If you use a device that does not match the connector, connect it to the AUDIO IN terminal of this unit with the supplied audio connecting cable. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded on an iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit. For details of environmental conditions for operating your iPod, check the website of Apple Inc. 1 Press PUSH OPEN. The Docking Tray is ejected halfway. 2 Pull the Docking Tray all the way out. 3 Attach the adapter for your iPod/iPhone. 4 Insert your iPod/iPhone into the connector of the unit. 5 Press iPod & iPhone . The iPod begins to play automatically. You can operate the connected iPod by this unit or the iPod buttons. 6 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or -. To Turn off the iPod Pause playback Go to the next track Go back to the previous track Locate a point while listening to the sound Locate a point while observing the display Go back to the previous menu Select a menu item or a track for playback Execute the selected menu or begin playback Press OFF, or press and hold iPod & iPhone iPod & iPhone To resume play, press it again. * (forward) or (backward) while playing and hold it until you find the point. (forward) or (backward) in pause and hold it until you find the point. MENU** /** ENTER** * During playback, this operation goes back to the beginning of the current track. To go back to the previous track, press twice. **These operations are available only when using the supplied remote commander. Notes When placing or removing the iPod, hold the iPod at the same angle as that of the connector on this unit, and do not twist or bend the iPod as connector damage may result. Do not carry the unit with an iPod set on the connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction. When placing or removing the iPod, hold the Docking Tray securely with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod by mistake. Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback. To use the unit as a battery charger You can use the unit as a battery charger. Charging begins when the iPod is connected to the unit. Charging status appears in the iPod display. For details, see the user's guide of your iPod. On copyrights iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is trademark of Apple Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified. Setting the alarm This clock radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes-iPod, radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see "Setting the clock for the first time"). To Set the alarm 1 Press and hold ALARM TIME SET A or B for at least 2 seconds. "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 TIME SET A or B. The minute flashes. 4 Repeat step 2 to set the minute. 5 Press ALARM TIME SET 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: Every day: SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI Week end: SUN SAT 7 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B. The alarm mode setting is entered. 8 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - repeatedly until the desired alarm mode flashes. You can choose one of 3 settings: "iPod", "RADIO" or "BUZZER." Set the alarm mode as follows: - iPod: see " Setting the iPod alarm." - RADIO: see " Setting the radio alarm." - BUZZER: see " Setting the buzzer alarm." Setting the iPod alarm 1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm." 2 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select "iPod" alarm mode. "VOL" appears in the display. 3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - to adjust the volume. 4 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B. The setting is entered. 5 If "A" or "B" does not appear in the display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B again. The iPod will sound at the set time. When using an iPod touch/iPhone To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/ iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm time, and then select the music function. Even if the iPod alarm setting is complete, if you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off before the unit, the iPod alarm will not work. Setting the radio alarm 1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm." 2 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select "RADIO" alarm mode. "VOL" appears in the display. 3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - to adjust the volume. 4 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B. Band ("FM" or "AM") or "- -" flashes. "- -" is the last station received. 5 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - to select the desired band or "- -". If you select "- -", jump to step 8. 6 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B. The preset number flashes. 7 Press ALARM TIME SET + or - to select the desired preset number. The setting is entered. 8 If "A" or "B" does not appear in the display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B again. The radio will turn on at the set time. Setting the Buzzer Alarm 1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm." 2 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select "BUZZER" alarm mode. The setting is entered. 3 If "A" or "B" does not appear in the display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B again. The buzzer will sound at the set time. Note The volume cannot be set for the buzzer alarm. 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 be displayed 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 fixed as displayed. To doze for a few more minutes Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. The sound turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes. You can change the snooze time by pressing SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF repeatedly within 4 seconds. The maximum length of the 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 the next day. To deactivate the alarm Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to turn off the ALARM A or B indicator from 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 battery is totally discharged. However, certain functions will be affected as follows: The backlight will not light up. If the alarm mode is set to iPod 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. Connecting external equipment To listen to sound 1 Connect the AUDIO IN jack of the unit to the line out jack or headphone jack of the external equipment using the audio connecting cable (supplied). Audio connecting cable (supplied) To external equipment 2 Press AUDIO IN to display "AUDIO IN." 3 Play the equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jack. 4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or -. To return to the radio Press RADIO BAND. The frequency is shown in the display. To return to the iPod Press iPod & iPhone . To stop listening Press OFF, and stop playback on the connected unit. Notes Refer also to the connected equipment's manual. The supplied audio connecting cable may not be used with some external equipment. In this case, use a cord suitable for the external equipment you are using. 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. Setting the sleep timer You can fall asleep to the music, etc., using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the unit 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. To turn off the unit before the preset time Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF or 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.