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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.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or 

batteries installed) to excessive heat such as 

sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
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.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power 

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the 

wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned 

off.
The nameplate and important information 

concerning safety are located on the bottom 

exterior.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 

replaced. Replace only with the same type.

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.

Precautions

 

Operate the unit on the power source specified 

in “Specifications.”

 

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.

Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.

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.

Features

 

Compatible with iPod/iPhone

 

Wake or Sleep to iPod/Radio/Buzzer

 

Easy to set A-B alarm

 

2-5-7day alarm

 

LCD Brightness control

 

MEGA BASS

 

MEGA Xpand

 

Wireless Remote Commander

Specifications

Time display

24-hour system

Section for iPod

DC out: 5V

MAX: 500mA

Radio section

Frequency range

Band Frequency

Channel 
step

FM

87.5 MHz – 108 MHz 0.05 MHz

AM

531 kHz – 1 602 kHz

9 kHz

General

Speaker

Approx. 5.7 cm (2 

1

/

4

 inches) dia. 6 Ω

Input

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)

Power output

3.5 W + 3.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50 Hz

For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)

Dimensions

Approx. 290.5 mm × 152.0 mm × 139.5 mm (w/h/d)  

(11 

3

/

8

 inches × 5 

15

/

16

 inches × 5 

1

/

2

 inches)  

including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 2.0 kg (4 lb 7 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 & iPhone 

3GS (1) 

Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 4 (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.

Compatible iPod/iPhone 

models

Compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows. 

Update your iPod/iPhone to use the latest 

software before you use it.

iPod touch  

1st generation

iPod nano  

3rd generation 

(video)

iPod  

5th generation  

(video)

iPod classic

iPhone 3GS

iPod touch  

3rd generation

iPod nano

5th generation  

(video camera) 

iPod nano  

2nd generation 

(aluminum)

iPod  

4th generation  

(color display)

iPod mini 

iPhone 3G

iPod touch

2nd generation

iPod nano

4th generation  

(video)  

iPod nano  

1st generation

iPod  

4th generation 

iPhone 4

iPhone

Notes

 

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used 

as a general reference to functions of iPod on an 

iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise specified by 

the text or illustrations.

 

The connector of the unit is for sole use with an 

iPod. If you use devices that do not match with 

the connector, connect to the 

AUDIO IN

 jack of 

this unit with the supplied audio connecting 

cable.

 

Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event 

that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged 

when using an iPod connected to this unit.

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 alarm of radio, iPod or buzzer does not 

sound at the preset alarm time.

 

Check that alarm “A” or alarm “B” is properly 

displayed. 

The alarm of radio or iPod is activated but no 

sound comes on at the preset alarm time.

 

Check the alarm volume setting.

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.

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Notes

 

Do not attempt to charge the battery.

 

If you are not going to use the remote 

commander for a long time, remove the battery 

to avoid any damage that may be caused by 

leakage and corrosion.

About the backup 

battery

To keep accurate time, this unit contains a 

CR2032 battery as a backup power source.

The battery keeps the clock and the alarm 

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.

To know 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 erased.

Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium 

battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or 

explosion.

To replace the battery

1

  Keep the AC plug connected to the AC 

outlet, remove the screw that secures the 

battery compartment lid at the bottom of 

the unit using a screwdriver, and open 

the lid (see Fig. 

).

2

  Insert a new battery in the battery 

compartment with the 

 side facing up 

(see Fig. 

).

3

  Close the battery compartment lid and 

secure it with the screw (see Fig. 

).

4

  Press 

iPod & iPhone

 

,

 RADIO 

BAND

,

 AUDIO IN 

or

 SNOOZE/DATE/

SLEEP

 

OFF

 to turn “

” off in the 

display.

Note

When you replace the battery, do not disconnect 

the plug from the AC outlet. Otherwise, the 

calendar, current time, alarm and station presets 

will be erased.

Reset button

CR2032

When Daylight Saving Time (summer time) 

begins, the clock does not employ the 

Daylight Saving Time automatically.

 

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

 

Press and hold 

CLOCK

 and 

SNOOZE/DATE/

SLEEP OFF

 simultaneously for at least  

2 seconds to activate the Automatic DST 

function.

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

  Insert the AM aerial terminal into the 

AM ANTENNA

 jack on the rear of the 

unit.

To remove the AM loop aerial

Pull the AM aerial terminal while pushing up the 

terminal clamp.

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.

Preparing the remote 

commander

Before using the remote commander for the first 

time, remove the insulation film.

To know 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.

CR2025

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 (see Fig. 

). 

©2010 Sony Corporation          

Printed in China

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