Sony Dream Machine ICF-C201 Operating Instructions Download Page 2

Setting the Alarm

To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and
adjust the volume.

1

To set the hour for alarm, while holding
down 

ALARM

, press 

TIME SET H

. When

the desired hour appears in the display,
release 

ALARM

.

2

To set the minute for alarm, while holding
down 

ALARM

, press 

TIME SET M

. When

the desired minute appears in the display,
release 

ALARM

.

3

Set the function selector to 

ALARM

MODE • RADIO

 or 

ALARM MODE •

BUZZER

.

The alarm will come on at the preset time and
automatically turn itself off after 119 minutes.

• To shut off the alarm, set the function selector to 

OFF

.

To sound the alarm at the preset time the next day,
set the function selector to 

ALARM MODE •

RADIO

 or 

ALARM MODE • BUZZER

 again.

• To deactivate the alarm, set the function selector to 

OFF

.

• To doze a few more minutes, press 

SNOOZE/

SLEEP OFF

.

The alarm will shut off but will come on again after
about 9 minutes. You can use this function as many
times as you like.

• To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn 

VOLUME

.

The buzzer volume is fixed.

• To check the preset time, press 

ALARM

.

Setting the Sleep
Timer

Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in
sleep timer that shuts off the radio automatically.

1

While listening to the radio, set the function
selector to 

OFF

.

2

Press 

SLEEP

.

The radio turns on. It will go off after 59
minutes.

• To turn off the radio before the preset time, press

SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF

.

• Every time you press 

SLEEP

, the sleep timer is

reset to 59 minutes.

• When you set the function selector to 

ALARM

MODE • RADIO

 or 

ALARM MODE • BUZZER

, if

the preset alarm time comes while the sleep timer is
operating, the radio or buzzer sounds depending on
which you set.

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, 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.

Specifications

Time display:

12 hour system

Frequency range:

FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz

Speaker:

Approx. 5.7 cm (2 

1

4

 inches) dia., 8 

Power output:

150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements:

120 V AC, 60 Hz
For the power back-up function: 9 V DC,
one 6F22 battery

Battery life:

Approx. 80 hours, using Sony 006P (6F22) battery

Dimensions:

Approx. 143 

×

 54.5 

×

 117.5 mm (w/h/d)

(5 

3

4

 

×

 2 

1

4

  

×

 

3

4

 inches) incl. projecting parts and

controls

Mass:

Approx. 370 g (13 oz) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

TUNING

PM

AM

SNOOZE / SLEEP OFF

VOLUME

MAX

MIN

H

M

TIME SET

CLOCK

BUZZER

RADIO

ALARM MODE

OFF

RADIO ON

ALARM

SLEEP

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,
install the battery with correct polarity.

Installing the battery
(see Fig. 

A

-

1

)

Clip the battery in place observing correct polarity, and
insert it in the battery compartment until it clicks into
position.

Removing the battery
(see Fig. 

A

-

2

)

Turn the unit upside down and push the battery
forward from the battery compartment.

• After a power interruption, the displayed time may

not always be correct (it may gain or lose about 10
minutes per hour).

Knowing when to replace the
battery

To check battery power, unplug the AC 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.

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.

Setting the Clock

1

Plug in the unit.

The display will flash “AM 12:00”.

2

To set the hour, while holding down

CLOCK

, press 

TIME SET H

. When the

correct hour appears in the display, release

CLOCK

.

3

To set the minute, while holding down

CLOCK

, press 

TIME SET M

. When the

correct minute appears in the display,
release 

CLOCK

.

The clock will begin to operate when you release

TIME SET M

.

• Each press on 

TIME SET H

 or 

TIME SET M

advances the displayed number by one.

• The minute digits advance to “00” after “59”. The

hour digits do not advance by pressing 

TIME SET

M

.

• To adjust the time exactly to the second, set the time

one minute behind the time you want to set. Press

TIME SET M

  simultaneously with the time signal.

Playing the Radio

1

Set the function selector to 

RADIO ON

 to

turn on the radio and adjust 

VOLUME

.

2

Tune in to a station using 

TUNING

.

• To turn off the radio, set the function selector to

OFF.

Improving the
reception

FM

: The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna.

Extend the AC power cord fully to increase
reception sensitivity.

Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal
surface, as this may lead to interference of reception.

AC power cord

There is a tactile dot beside
VOLUME to show the direction
to turn up the volume.

A

Lead-free solder is used for soldering.
Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in printed wiring boards.

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