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.
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.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to equipment
sold in countries applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
WARNING
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
Replace the battery for the clock backup with a
Sony CR2032 lithium battery, and the battery
for the remote commander with a Sony CR2025
lithium battery. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away
from children.
“CAUTION-CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS”
Features
Brightness control (High/Mid/Low)
Supplied audio cable for digital music players
Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback
function
FM/AM 2-band digital tuner
30 Station Presets (20 FM, 10 AM)
Automatic Time/Daylight Saving Time Setting
No Power No Problem Alarm System
Extendable Snooze time from 10 to 60 min
Precautions
Play the unit on the power source specified in
“Specifications”.
To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead),
pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has
been turned off.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding
or spring-wound watches away from the unit to
prevent possible damage from the magnet.
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 qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution.
Never touch the wire of the external FM aerial
during a thunderstorm. Furthermore,
immediately disconnect the AC power cord
from the radio.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
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.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used
in combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the
battery. The recycling of the materials will help
to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance
or data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to
the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section
on how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling
of this product or battery, please contact your
local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
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 flashes “0:00” due to a power
interruption.
The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove
the old battery and install a new one.
The CD, radio, iPod or buzzer alarm does not
sound at the preset alarm time.
Check that “ALARM A” or “ALARM B” is
properly displayed.
The CD, radio or iPod alarm is activated but
no sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
Has
VOLUME
been adjusted?
The CD player does not operate.
Did you close the CD compartment lid?
Did you insert the disc correctly?
The disc should be inserted with the label 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 allow
condensation to evaporate.
There is no sound from the iPod.
Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
Adjust the
VOLUME
.
The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
The iPod cannot be charged.
Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
When daylight saving time begins, the clock
does not employ the daylight saving time
automatically.
Make sure the clock is set correctly.
Press and hold
CLOCK
and
BRIGHTNESS/
TIME ZONE
simultaneously for at least two
seconds to employ the DST function.
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 measurement at a distance of 200 mm
from the objective lens surface on the optical
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
iPod section
DC out: 5V
MAX: 500mA (AC only)
Radio section
Frequency range
Band
Frequency
Channel step
FM
87.5 – 108 MHz 0.05 MHz
AM
531 – 1 611 kHz
530 – 1 610 kHz
9 kHz
10 kHz
General
Time display
24-hour system
Speaker
Approx. 3.8 cm (1
1
/
2
inches) dia. 20 Ω
Input
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output
1 W + 1 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For clock back up: 3 VDC one CR2032 battery
Dimensions
Approx. 145 × 156.8 × 115.8 mm (w/h/d)
(5
3
/
4
× 6
1
/
4
× 4
5
/
8
inches) not including
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 13 oz) including power
supply unit
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
AM loop aerial (1)
Audio connecting cable (1)
Universal dock adapter for iPhone (1)
Universal dock adapter for iPhone 3G (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Compatible iPod models
The compatible iPod models are as follows.
Update your iPod to use the latest software before
you use it.
iPod nano
5th generation
(video camera)
iPhone 3GS
iPod touch
2nd generation
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FM/AM CD
Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Preparing the remote
commander
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film. (See Fig.
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)
When to replace the battery
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
last for about six months. When the remote
commander no longer operates the unit, replace
the battery with a new one. (See Fig.
-
)
Notes
Do not charge the battery.
When you are not going to use the remote
commander for a long time, remove the battery
to avoid any damage caused by leakage and
corrosion.
3
Push the exhausted battery out from the
bottom of the battery holder and insert a
new battery with the
side facing up.
(See Fig.
-
)
4
Insert the battery holder back into the
unit and secure it with the screw. (See
Fig.
-
)
5
Press
CD, iPod&iPhone, RADIO BAND,
AUDIO IN
or
SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP
OFF
to turn “
” off in the display.
If the time in the display is
incorrect after the battery is
changed (Reset)
Press the Reset button with a pointed device. The
Reset button is in the small hole located in the
battery compartment.
Note
If you replace the battery, do not disconnect the
plug from the AC outlet. Otherwise, the calendar,
current time, alarm and station presets will be
initialized.
Battery Warning
If the unit is to be left unplugged for a long time,
remove the battery to avoid undue battery
discharge and damage to the unit from battery
leakage.
WARNING
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
If the battery compartment lid comes off
The battery compartment lid is designed to come
off when opened with excessive force. To put it
back on, see the illustration.
1
Insert the left hook of the lid into the left
hole in the unit.
2
Insert the right hook into the right hole.
3
Confirm the lid is securely attached.
iPod nano
4th generation
(video)
iPhone 3G
iPod touch
1st generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
(video)
iPod classic
iPhone
iPod nano
2nd generation
(aluminum)
iPod
5th generation
(video)
iPod nano
1st generation
iPod
4th generation
(color display)
iPod
4th generation
iPod mini
Notes
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used
as a general reference for the iPod functions on
the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified
by the text or illustrations.
The connector of the unit is for sole use for
iPod. When you use devices that do not match
with the connector, connect to the
AUDIO IN
terminal of this unit with the supplied audio
connecting cable.
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event
that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged
when using an iPod connected to this unit.
Connecting the aerial
To connect the AM loop
aerial
The shape and the length of the aerial is designed
to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up
the aerial.
1
Remove only the loop part from the
plastic stand.
2
Set up the AM loop aerial.
3
Connect the cords to the AM aerial
terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to
either terminal.
A
B
Only insert up
to here.
Insert the cord while
pushing down the
terminal clamp.
4
Make sure the AM loop aerial is
connected firmly by pulling softly.
Adjusting the AM loop aerial
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception.
Do not place the AM loop aerial near the unit
or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
Tip
Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for best
AM broadcast sound.
The CD, iPod & iPhone
and
buttons have a tactile dot.
CR2025
About the backup
battery
To keep good time, this unit contains one CR2032
battery inside of the unit as a backup power
source.
The battery keeps the clock operating in the event
of a power interruption.
Note for customers in Europe
The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory
is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032
battery. If the “0:00” appears in the display when
the unit is connected to AC outlet for the first
time, the battery may be weak. In this case,
consult a Sony dealer. The preinstalled CR2032
battery is considered part of the product, and is
covered by the warranty.
You are required to show “Note for customers in
Europe” (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in
order to validate the warranty for this product.
Knowing when to replace the
battery
When the battery becomes weak, “
” appears in
the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
weak, the current time and alarm will be
initialized.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
explosion.
Note
If “0:00” flashes in the display when the unit is
connected to AC outlet for the first time, the
battery may be weak. In this case, consult your
Sony dealer.
Replacing the battery
1
Open the CD compartment lid. (See Fig.
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)
2
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
outlet and use a screwdriver to remove
the screw that secures the battery holder
at the bottom of the unit. (See Fig.
-
)
CR2032
