ICF-C492_
2-583-841-21(1)_GB
Setting the Clock
1
Plug in the unit.
The display will flash “AM 12:00”.
2
Set the
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to
CLOCK
.
3
Press
FAST+
,
FAST–
or
+
to adjust the
time.
When you press
FAST+
, the time is raised rapidly.
When you press
FAST–
, the time is lowered
rapidly.
When you press
+
, the time is raised in one-minute
steps.
4
Set the
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to
HOLD
.
Make sure that the
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch is set to
HOLD
. When it is set to
HOLD
, you
cannot see the red label underneath. Otherwise, the
displayed time might be changed if
FAST+
,
FAST–
or
+
happens to be pressed.
To display minute and second, press
SNOOZE
.
Example:
When the current time is 7:15:10, the display
will become:
7
:15
,
5
:10
Lower of minute digit
Second digits
The display returns to the current time when you release
SNOOZE
.
To adjust the time exactly to the second, press
+
briefly
with the time signal.
Playing the Radio
1
Press
RADIO ON
to turn on the radio.
2
Adjust volume using
VOL
.
3
Select the
BAND
.
4
Tune in to a station using
TUNE
.
To turn off the radio
Press
ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF
.
Improving the
Reception
FM:
Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve FM
reception.
AM:
Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the
unit.
Features
• Easy to-see Large 1.4 inch green LED
• Alarm Vol. Control (High/Low)
• Dual alarm (radio alarm and buzzer alarm)
• Easy to-see alarm indicator
• Variable brightness control
• Full power backup to keep the clock and the alarm
(radio and buzzer) operating during a power
interruption with a 6F22 battery (not supplied)
installed.
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, open the lid at the bottom of the unit,
install the battery with correct polarity and then close the
lid.
After a power interruption, the displayed time may not
be always correct (It may gain or lose about 10 minutes
per hour).
Knowing When to Replace the Battery
To check the battery power, unplug the 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.
Changing the
Brightness of the
Clock display
Turn
BRIGHTNESS
to adjust the brightness of the
clock display.
SNOOZE
FAST
FAST
HOLD RADIO BUZZER CLOCK
TIME SET
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
ALARM MO
DE
ALARM
RESE
T
SLE
EP
OFF R
ADIO BU
ZZER RADIO
+BUZZER
RADIO ON
RADIO
OFF
TUNE
FM
AM
BAND
VOL
ALARM VOL
HIGH
LOW
BRIG
HTNE
SS
HIGH
LOW
PM
AM
BUZZER
RADIO
ALARM
Setting the Alarm
This radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes –
RADIO,
BUZZER
and
RADIO+BUZZER
. Before setting the
alarm, make sure to set the clock (see “Setting the
Clock”).
To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and adjust
the volume.
1
Set the
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to
RADIO
or
BUZZER
.
2
Press
FAST+
,
FAST–
or
+
to select the
desired time.
When you press
FAST+
, the time is raised rapidly.
When you press
FAST–
, the time is lowered
rapidly.
When you press
+
, the time is raised in one-minute
steps.
3
Set the
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to
HOLD
.
Make sure that the
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch is set to
HOLD
after setting the clock. When
it is set to
HOLD
, you cannot see the red label
underneath.
4
Set the
ALARM MODE
switch to
RADIO
,
BUZZER
or
RADIO+BUZZER
.
The
ALARM RADIO
or
ALARM BUZZER
indicator lights up. When you set both alarm times,
both
ALARM RADIO
and
ALARM BUZZER
indicators light up.
The alarm will come on at the preset time and will
automatically turn itself off after about 59 minutes.
If the same alarm time is set for both
RADIO
and
BUZZER
,
RADIO
will take priority.
To check the alarm setting
Set the
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to
RADIO
or
BUZZER
.
To Doze for a Few More Minutes
Press
SNOOZE
.
The radio or buzzer turns off but will automatically
come on again after about 6 minutes. You can repeat this
process as many times as you like.
To Stop the Alarm
Press
ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF
to turn off the
alarm.
The alarm will come on again at the same time the next
day.
To Deactive the Alarm
Set the
ALARM MODE
switch to
OFF
.
ALARM RADIO
,
ALARM BUZZER
or both indicators
will be turned off.
To Adjust the Alarm Level
(ALARM VOL)
Select the volume of the alarm by setting
ALARM VOL
to
HIGH
or
LOW
.
Note
If you select the
RADIO+BUZZER
mode, set the
BUZZER
alarm time earlier than the
RADIO
alarm
time, and then use the
SNOOZE
button to turn off the
buzzer, the radio will not come on even if the
RADIO
alarm time comes during the snooze period; only the
buzzer will come back on after the snooze period is over.
Setting the Sleep
Timer
Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep
timer.
Press
SLEEP
.
The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to
durations up to 59 minutes. When you keep pressing
SLEEP
, the time is lowered in one-minute steps.
When you press
FAST+
or
FAST–
while holding down
SLEEP
, the time is changed rapidly. When you press
+
while holding down
SLEEP
, the time is raised in one-
minute steps.
The radio will play for the time you set, then turn off.
To turn off the radio before the preset time
Press
ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF
.
Precautions
• Operate the unit on the power source 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.
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.
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
AM : 530 - 1 710 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm ( 2
5
/
8
inches) dia. 8
Ω
Power output
120 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
For power backup: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery
Battery life
Approx. 9 hours (for clock and alarm backup) using
Sony 006P (6F22) battery
Dimensions
Approx. 198.7
×
101.5
×
109.7 mm (w/h/d)
(7
7
/
8
×
4
×
4
3
/
8
inches) not incl. projecting parts and
controls
Mass
Approx. 640 g (1 lb 6.58 oz) not incl. battery
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume.
Lead-free solder is used for soldering.
Halogenated flame retardants are not used
in printed wiring boards.
FM wire antenna
AC power cord
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