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Z AUDIO IN TRACK CLOCK SET SLEEP SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF TIME SET OFF RADIO ON CD ALARM RESET BUZZER RADIO CD OFF ALARM MODE selector BRIGHTNESS HML CD u has a tactile dot. AC power cord (The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna.) AUDIO IN ALARM A A PM ALARM A TRACK ALARM B B AUDIO IN AUDIO IN indicator ALARM B FM MHz AM kHz TUNING BAND VOLUME FM AM There is a tactile dot beside volume to show the direction to turn up the volume. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. * The graphical symbols are on the bottom of the enclosure. INFORMATION 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Features • Easy to see large green LED display with three brightness control position (high/mid/low) • Built-in jack for portable music players • Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback function • Wake to any track of a CD, RADIO or Buzzer (dual alarm) • Extendable snooze time from 10 to 60 minutes Precautions • Operate the unit on the power source specified in the "Specifications." • The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is located on the bottom of the unit. • To disconnect the AC 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 air duct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock. • 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. • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. 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 a qualified personnel before operating it any further. • To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The clock does not show the correct time. • Has an electrical power outage occurred? The CD, radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time. • Is the ALARM indicator light on? The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time. • Is the TUNING dial set to a receivable radio station? • Has VOLUME been adjusted ? The CD player does not operate. • Did you close the CD lid? • Did you place the disc correctly? The disc should be placed with the labeled side up. • Dusty or defective disc - Clean the disc with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to remove moisture condensation. Sporadic loss of sound in CD operation. • Dusty or defective disc - Clean or replace the disc. • Volume too high - Reduce the volume. • Strong vibration. There is no sound or sound output is low by pressing the AUDIO IN button. • Is the AUDIO IN indicator light on? • If the volume of the optional component is low, turn up the volume on the component. The radio gets interference. • When used near electrical devices, move them away or turn off their power. Specifications CD player section System: Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties: Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick- up block with 7mm aperture.) Frequency response: 20 - 20 000 Hz +1 - 2 dB Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit Radio section Frequency range: FM: 87.5-108 MHz AM: 530-1 710 kHz General Time display: 12-hour system Speaker: 57 mm (2 1/4 inches) dia., 8 Ω Power outputs: 0.7 W + 0.7 W (at 10% harmonic distortion) Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Dimensions: Approx. 190 × 93 × 222 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 7 1/2 × 3 2/3 × 8 3/4 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls Mass: Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Lead-free solder is used for soldering. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in printed wiring boards. Changing the Brightness of the clock display Slide BRIGHTNESS to select H(high), M(middle) or L(low) for the display according to your preference. Setting the clock 1 Plug in the unit. The display will flash "12:00". 2 Press CLOCK SET for a few seconds. The hour will start to flash in the display. 3 Press TIME SET + or - until the correct hour appears in the display. 4 Press CLOCK SET once. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minute. After setting the minute, press CLOCK SET to start the counting of the seconds. • To set the current time rapidly, hold down TIME SET + or -. • During PM hours, the indicator lights up. • In step 5, when you press CLOCK SET after the minute setting to activate the clock, the seconds start counting from zero. Playing a CD An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an adaptor. 1 Pull Z PULL OPEN to open the CD compartment lid and place a disc. 2 Close the CD compartment lid. 3 Press CD u. TRACK "01" appears in the display to indicate that track 1 of the CD is playing. After you press CD u, it takes about 10 seconds before the music starts. The indication in the display returns to the current time a few seconds after the music starts. 4 Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume. To Pause Resume play after pause Locate the beginning of the current track (AMS*) Locate the next track (AMS) Go back at high speed Go forward at high speed Locate the previous track (AMS) Locate the succeeding track (AMS) Stop play Press CD u CD u again .** >** Hold down .** Hold down >** . repeatedly** > repeatedly** x OFF * AMS = Automatic Music Sensor **These operations are possible during both play and pause. • During CD playback, every time you press TRACK, the track number appears in the display for a few seconds. About CD-Rs/CD-RWs This unit is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc,the recording device and application software. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. To handle compact discs Correct Incorrect Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Do not stick paper or tape nor write anything on the surface. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. Notes • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. • If you press CD u when there is no disc in the CD compartment, "00" flashes for a few seconds on the display and the unit turns off automatically. Playing the radio 1 Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio. "On" appears in the display. 2 Adjust VOLUME. 3 Select BAND. 4 Tune in a station using the TUNING dial. • To turn off the radio, press x OFF. • This model does not support FM stereo. Improving the reception FM: The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna. Extend the AC power cord fully to improve FM reception. AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit. Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface, as this may lead to interference of reception. Listening to the sound from the connected optional components 1 Connect the AUDIO IN jack of this player with the line output jack or headphones jack of the optional component (ex: portable music players) using the stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied). 2 Press AUDIO IN. The AUDIO IN indicator lights up. 3 Play the optional component connected to the AUDIO IN jack of this player. 4 Adjust VOLUME. • To turn off the AUDIO IN, press x OFF. Note Connect the cord firmly to avoid any malfunction. Setting the Alarm This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes-CD, RADIO and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see "Setting the Clock"). This unit is also equipped with a dual alarm function. You can set the alarm for two different times ALARM A and ALARM B. To set the Alarm time 1 If you will select the CD alarm or RADIO alarm, adjust the volume. Also, if you will select the RADIO alarm, tune in to the desired station. 2 Set the ALARM MODE selector to CD, RADIO or BUZZER. The ALARM A or B indicator lights up. 3 Press ALARM A or B for a few seconds. The ALARM A or B indicator flashes, depending on which one you set. The hour will start to flash in the display. 4 Press TIME SET + or - until the desired hour appears. To set the hour rapidly, hold down TIME SET + or -. 5 Press ALARM A or B. The minute will flash. 6 Repeat step 4 to set the minute and press ALARM A or B. The wake-up track number flashes on the display. 7 IF you selected the CD alarm, press > or . to select the desired wake-up track number. The wake-up track number can be set up to 99. Its default value is "01". 8 Press ALARM A or B. The ALARM A or B indicator lights up. For the CD alarm, the track you specified as the Wake-up track is played first. To check the Alarm time Press ALARM A or B. The display shows the alarm time. If you press ALARM A or B again, the indication changes to the wake-up track number. After a few seconds, the display returns to the current time. • Alarm time in CD alarm, radio alarm and buzzer alarm is set at PM 12:00 when you purchased the unit. ALARM ON For the CD alarm, the track you specified as the Wake- up track is played first. If you set the CD alarm when there is no disc in the CD player or the CD compartment lid is open, the buzzer alarm will sound at the set time. For the radio alarm, the station that the tuning dial is set to will be received. For the buzzer alarm, the beeping of the alarm becomes more rapid after every few seconds in three progressive stages. Note When ALARM A and ALARM B are set for the same time, only ALARM A will result. To doze for a few more minutes Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF. The CD, radio or buzzer alarm turns off but will be automatically activated again after about 10 minutes. Every time you press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF, the snooze time changes as follows: 10 20 30 40 50 60 The display shows the snooze time for a few seconds and returns to show the current time. When you press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF after the current time appeared, the snooze time starts from 10 minutes again. • The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes. ALARM OFF The alarm is turned off automatically after 60 minutes. To stop the Alarm Press ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm. The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day. To deactivate the Alarm Set the ALARM MODE selector to OFF. ALARM A or ALARM B indicator goes off. Setting the Sleep Timer You can fall asleep to the CD, RADIO, or AUDIO IN using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the CD, RADIO or AUDIO IN automatically after a preset duration. Press SLEEP during CD, RADIO, or AUDIO IN play. You can set the Sleep Timer to durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Every push changes the display as follows: OFF (current time) 90 60 15 30 The CD, RADIO, or AUDIO IN will play for the time you set, then turn off. • To turn off the CD, RADIO or AUDIO IN before the preset time, press SNOOZE/SLEEP 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 use both the Sleep Timer and the Alarm You can fall asleep to the CD, RADIO or AUDIO IN and be awakened by the CD, RADIO or buzzer alarm. 1 Set the alarm. (See "Setting the Alarm".) 2 Set the Sleep Timer. (See "Setting the Sleep Timer".) Note This unit cannot select the alarm in AUDIO IN.