Sony ICF-C218BLACK Operating Instructions
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1. 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 WARNING Replace the battery for the clock backup with a Sony CR2032 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 Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings nstall in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding ype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or2. pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over ATS N 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped For the state of california USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate Features Single alarm FM AM Clock radio e Various types of alarms radio and buzzer Automatic time set When you plug the clock in for the first time the current time will be shown in the display e Automatic Daylight Saving Time Summer time adjustment Date button to display month day and year e Battery backup to keep the clock during a power interruption with a CR2032 battery ins
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4. Saving Time Summer Time adjustment The DST indicator in the display appears in the display at the beginning of the daylight saving time summer time and disappears at the end of it e Daylight saving time begins at 2 00 AM on the second Sunday of March Standard time begins at 2 00 AM on the first Sunday of November To cancel the Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment and to set DST display manually The Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment can be cancelled Press and hold DST for more than 3 seconds while the clock is displayed A beep sounds and Aut gt OFF appears in the display to show that the Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment is cancelled The display returns to the clock Notes The change timing of Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment employed by the unit see above is subjected to variation by circumstances and the law in each country region In such a case cancel the Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment and set DST display manually as necessary The customer who lives in the country region that has not introduced the daylight saving time summer time must cancel Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment before using the set To activate the Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment again press and hold DST for more than 3 seconds A beep sounds and Aut gt On appears n the display to show that the Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment is activated The display returns to the clock
5. a To change the display to the daylight saving time summer time manually see To change the display to the daylight saving time summer time indication Setting the clock and date To change the setting manually follow the procedure from step 1 1 Press CLOCK for more than 2 seconds You will hear a beep and the year will start to flash in the display 2 Press or until the correct year appears in the display 3 Press CLOCK 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month day and time After setting the time two short beeps sound and the clock starts from 0 seconds Pressing and holding or changes the year month or day rapidly When setting the current time time changes rapidly by 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes and then by 10 minute increments e While setting the clock you must perform each step within 65 seconds or the clock setting mode will be cancelled To display the year and date Press SNOOZE DATE SLEEP OFF once for the date and within about 3 seconds press it again for the year The display shows the date or year for about 3 seconds and then changes back to the current time If you connect the AC plug to AC outlet while this unit is powered from the backup power source the current date and time appears in the following order It is same as when the unit is powered on after the power failure month and date about 1 second year about 1 second current
6. display will turn off and the alarm will not sound and the alarm status will be as follows If power returns within 60 minutes from the alarm set time the alarm will sound If the power interruption occurred while the Snooze function was operating the snooze function will continue If the snooze time had passed when the power interruption occurred the alarm will sound after power returns In this status if the S indicator does not light up RADIO OFF ALARM RESET SNOOZE buttons and ALARM MODE functions are available SNOOZE time will be fixed only 10 minutes if the SNOOZE button has been pressed Setting the sleep timer You can fall asleep to the radio using the built in sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically after a preset duration Press SLEEP The radio turns on You can set the sleep timer to durations of 90 60 30 or 15 minutes Each press changes the display as follows OFF 90 60 Lise 32 Two short beeps sound when the display returns to 90 The radio will play for the duration you set then shut off To turn off the radio before the preset time Press RADIO OFF ALARM RESET or SNOOZE DATE SLEEP OFF To use both sleep timer and alarm You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened by the radio or buzzer alarm at the preset time 1 Set the alarm See Setting the alarm 2 Set the sleep timer See Setting the sleep timer
7. this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same type CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 AN the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance NOTE 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
8. time To change the display to the daylight saving time summer time indication Change the daylight saving time summer time adjustment setting according to the following procedures if you have cancelled the Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment Press DST DST indicator appears in the display and the time indication changes to the daylight saving time summer time To deactivate the daylight saving time summer time adjustment press DST again Playing the radio 1 Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio 2 Adjust volume using VOLUME 3 Select BAND 4 Tune in toa station using TUNING To turn off the radio Press RADIO OFF ALARM RESET Improving the reception FM The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna Extend the AC power cord fully to increase reception sensitivity a 7 AS Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception A ferrite bar AM antenna is built in to the unit Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface as this may lead to interference of reception Setting the alarm The alarm function can be select from two alarm sounds RADIO or BUZZER Notes Before setting the alarm make sure to set the clock see Setting the clock and date The factory setting alarm time is PM 12 00 e To set the radio alarm first tune in to a station and adjust the volume see Playing the radio To set the alarm time 1 Set ALARM MODE to the desir
9. 2 319 815 24 1 SONY FM AM Clock Radio ICF C218 Operating Instructions DREAM MACHINE Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation 231981524 1 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net KIOK KK rd Ko IIK IIE IOI ICICI EID IDIAC Kr XK AOI ACE ONEC IOIO X ROR Oe ae zs SONY Portable Audio See el a N ROC DZ ZZ I U S Only Ses LBZ S amp S OKS x i A r i K ES Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time BE BE periods and as set forth below when purchased directly from Sony or a Sony Retailer Pursuant to this Limited E ae Warranty Sony will at its option i repair the product using new or refurbished parts or ii replace the product eS 2 with a new or refurbished product For purposes of this Limited Warranty refurbished means a product or part X Xe that has been returned to its original specifications In the event of a defect these are your exclusive rem BRE RS if Se RRS edies ane RS SOK LZ 4 vai Bast y f RZ a Term For a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase of the product Sony will at its option repair ae RZ or replace with new or refurbished product or parts any product or parts determined to be defective LZ RRA Z This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product It does not cover E SZ technical assistance for hardware or soft
10. NY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL SS ae DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT Be ke SRS ORS SOR See DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY See Se IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT Se Eo IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY LZ Rene Rene Rs Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations Sue Soe on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited SBS AS Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Be RS BK pie 2 DK SRS RN IR RNS BN RCo CoRR SS een gr See Net ene ed See Net ema SSES REISER RSS ER S S K SS eee SBE BROCK BI rn Ieee ORSON Ba aan Ca ea a an a ea aan Ca Caan Ca ON CaN Oa CaN CNC Pir nd NW Ko XX XX X 5 R R SLRS E SOR EO RN SIRI IOI a RKE g G 2 X D455714606 This unit includes a preinstalled Sony Lithium battery CR2032 as back up power source for the clock which is preset to EST EDT Eastern Standard Time Daylight Time at the factory And this battery is considered part of the product For customers who purchased this product in the USA Please register this product on line at http www sony com productregistration Proper registration will enable us to send you peri
11. al at the beginning and end day of the daylight saving time summer ime While the Automatic DST Summer Time adjustment is set as a result if the alarm is set at a ime skipped when the daylight saving time summer time begins the alarm is skipped or if the alarm is set at a time overlapped when the daylight saving time summer time ends the alarm sounds wice To doze for a few more minutes Press SNOOZE DATE SLEEP OFF The sound turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes Each time you press SNOOZE DATE SLEEP OFF the snooze time changes as follows 10 gt 20 30 gt 40 50 gt 60 The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes The display shows the snooze time for about 4 seconds and returns to show the current time When you press SNOOZE DATE SLEEP OFF after the current time appears the snooze time starts from 10 minutes again To stop the Alarm Press RADIO OFF ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day If RADIO OFF ALARM RESET is not pressed the alarm sounds continuously for about 60 minutes and then it will be stop automatically To deactivate the Alarm Turn ALARM MODE to OFF ALARM indicator disappears from the display Note on alarm in the event of a power interruption If the alarm set time comes in the event of a power interruption or a power interruption occurs while the alarm is sounding the
12. direct sunlight fire or the like 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 for the first time This unit is preset to the current date and time at the factory and is powered by the back up battery All you need to do the first time is just plug it in and select your time zone T Plug in the unit month and date about 1 second year about 1 second the current EST EDT Eastern Standard Daylight Time appears in the display 2 Press TIME ZONE Area number 2 appears in the display If you live in the Eastern Time zone you do not need to adjust the area setting Areanumber Timezone 1 Atlantic Standard Daylight Time 2 Eastern Standard Daylight Time default 3 Central Standard Daylight Time 4 Mountain Standard Daylight Time 5 Pacific Standard Daylight Time 6 Yukon Standard Daylight Time 7 Hawaiian Standard Daylight Time 3 Press TIME ZONE repeatedly until the desired number appears The display returns to the clock about 4 seconds after the operation is complete Note During the shipment and your first use a clock error may occur In this case refer to Setting the clock and date to set the correct time When daylight saving time summer time begins The following models employ the Automatic Daylight
13. ed alarm sound RADIO or BUZZER The alarm time appears for a few seconds and then the ALARM indicator lights up in the display It does not appear when the switch is set to OFF 2 Slide ALARM TIME SET or to set the desired time Each slide of ALARM TIME SET or changes the indication by 1 minute If you keep sliding ALARMTIME SET or the alarm time goes orward or backward by 1 minute up to 0 minutes and then by 10 minutes increments While setting the alarm time the ALARM indicator flashes in the display slz eZ alarm 71S paw When the alarm time setting operation is complete the display returns to the clock after a few seconds and the ALARM indicator changes from flashing to fully lit e While ALARM MODE is set to RADIO or BUZZER the alarm time setting can be changed by ALARM TIME SET One slide of ALARM TIME SET displays the alarm time for about 4 seconds By adjusting ALARM TIME SET while the alarm time appears in the display the alarm time will be changed The ALARM indicator flashes in the display while The alarm time appears in the display The alarm sounds Snooze function is turned on e The alarm time setting cannot be changed if ALARM MODE is set to OFF If ALARM TIME SET is adjusted OFF appears in the display for about 0 5 seconds e CLOCK DST and TIME ZONE are unavailable while he alarm sounds or snooze function is turned on The alarm function works as usu
14. er 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 Band Frequency FM 87 5 108 MHz AM 530 1710 kHz Speaker Approx 6 6 cm 2 s inches dia 8 Q Power output 150 mW at 10 harmonic distortion Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz For power backup 3 V DC one CR2032 battery Dimensions Approx 155 x 64 5 x 150 mm w h d 6 s x 2 s x 6 inches incl projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 495 2 g 1 lb 1 5 oz incl CR2032 battery Design and specifications are subject to change without notice O RADIO ap ALARM MODE ALARM RESET o 0 0 0 0 o SNOOZE DATE SLEEP OFF ais AM o 3 o ALARM PM o om _ f Battery compartment About the backup battery To keep good time as backup power source this unit has one CR2032 battery inside of the unit in addition to the house current The battery keeps the clock in the event of a power interruption Knowing when to replace the battery When the battery becomes weak XJ indicator appears in the display In the event of a power interruption when the battery is weak current time and alarm functions will be initialized Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium batt
15. ery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Installing and replacing the backup battery 1 Keep the AC plug connected to the AC outlet remove the screw that secures the battery compartment at the bottom of the unit using a screwdriver and remove the battery compartment See Fig ZY 2 Insert a new battery in the battery compartment with the side facing up To remove the battery from the battery compartment push it out from the side marked PUSH See Fig FN 3 Insert the battery compartment back into the unit and secure it with the screw See Fig N 4 When you are replacing the battery press RADIO ON to turn indicator off in the display Note If you replace the battery do not disconnect AC plug from AC outlet Otherwise current time and alarm will be initialized AC power cord ALARM TIME SET There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME to show the direction to turn up the volume BAND AM FM TUNING VOL ale NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY e Dispose of used battery promptly Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed immediately consult a doctor Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery e Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers otherwise a short circuit may occur Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
16. odic mailings about new products services and other important announcements Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification Thank you 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 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
17. talled e Extendable snooze snooze time can be extended from 10 to 60 minutes in maximum every time you use Troubleshooting Should any problem occur with the unit make the following simple checks to determine whether or not servicing is required If the problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer The clock flashes AM 12 00 due to a power interruption e The battery is low Replace the battery Remove the old battery and install a new one The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time e Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been activated i e Does the ALARM indicator light up The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time Has VOLUME been adjusted 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 e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place the unit on a surface a rug blanket etc or near materials a curtain that 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 furth
18. ware usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not ee BR contained in the Product any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed BRE ae software Limited Warranty Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your Se Sys rights and obligations with respect to the software BRS Bx oe aye Instructions To obtain warranty service you must deliver the product freight prepaid in either its original Si LZ packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Sony authorized service facility specified LZ poe s E X It is your responsibility to backup any data software or other materials you may have stored or pre X Se served on your unit It is likely that such data software or other materials will be lost or reformatted Se sie i i i il i Zz ZZ during service and Sony will not be responsible for any such damage or loss A dated purchase receipt ZS ss from Sony or a Sony Retailer is required For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your RS Ree product SRN ee SOR RS Se Ee The Address of the Laredo Fulfillment Center is Be RN ie BRKES REAL ne Bee Laredo Fulfillment Center BRE 10227 Crossroads Loop Suite B BRE aie Laredo TX 78045 ae RS SO SS Bred bien Visit Sony s Web Site He XG y s Web Site BRE Ae www sony com support Se BOS RZ 3 Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center See SOR SOEs Xe 1 800
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