Sony ICF-C215 Clock Radio User Manual


 
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, release
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 VOL.
(volume)
2 Select BAND and tune in a station using
TUNING.
•To turn off the radio, set the Function selector
to OFF.
•To improve radio reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to
improve reception.
AM: Reorient the unit for optimum reception.
A ferrite bar antenna is built into 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
To set the radio alarm, first tune in 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 indicator will light up.
The alarm will come on at the preset
time, and the alarm indicator will blink.
The alarm will be turned off
automatically 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 cancel either alarm, set the Function selector
to OFF.
•To doze a few more minutes, press SNOOZE/
SLEEP OFF.
The alarm will be turned off but will come on
again after about 9 minutes (While the snooze
function is operating, the alarm indicator stays
lit. When the alarm comes on again, the alarm
indicator will blink). You can repeat this
process as many times as you like.
•To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOL.
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
at a preset time.
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.
AC power cord
Function selector
FM wire antenna
LIMITED WARRANTY
(Portable Audio)
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 by the cord.
•Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
source such as a radiator or air duct, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat built-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
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM: 530 – 1 710 kHz
Speaker:
Approx. 6.6 cm (2
5
8 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
S-006P(U) battery
Dimensions:
Approx. 200 × 62 × 166 mm (w/h/d)
(7
7
8 × 2
1
2 × 6
5
8 inches) incl. projecting parts
and controls
Mass:
Approx. 570 g (1 lb. 4 oz.) not incl. battery
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Alarm indicator