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Maintenance
Cleaning the Playback Head and the
Tape Path
We recommend the cleaning after every 10 hours of
operation.
Wipe the head, pinch roller and capstan with a
cleaning tip slightly moistened with cleaning fluid
or alcohol.
After cleaning the head, pinch roller and tape path,
insert a cassette when the areas cleaned are
completely dry.
Cleaning the Cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzene.
Specifications
Radio section
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5-108.0 MHz
AM: 530-1605 kHz
Tape player section and general
Track system: 4 track, 2 channel, stereo
Frequency response: 125 - 10,000 Hz with normal
(TYPE I) tapes
Speaker: Approx. 7.7 cm (3 inches) dia. 4 ohms.
Power outputs:
1W +1W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
For the power backup function: 9 V DC, one
6F22 battery
Battery life: Approx. 32 hours, using Sony battery
S-006P (U)
Dimensions: Approx. 258 × 141.5 × 146 mm (w × h
× d)(10
1
/4 × 5
5
/8 × 5
3
/4 inches) incl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass: Approx.1.4 kg (3 lb 1.4 oz) not incl. battery
Optional accessory
Cleaning Kit KK-WM1
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed optional accessories. Please ask your dealer
for detailed information on the optional accessories
available in your country.
Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
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 the nearest Sony
dealer.
The clock does not show the correct time.
There has been an electrical power interruption.
The tape, radio or buzzer alarm sound does not
come on at the preset time.
Check the followings:
•Is the current time correctly set?
Check the AM/PM indication,
•Is the alarm time correctly set?
Check the AM/PM indication.
•Is the ALARM A or B selector set correctly?
For tape alarm: set the ALARM A selector to
TAPE/RADIO.
For radio alarm: set the ALARM A or B selector to
RADIO.
For buzzer alarm: set the ALARM A or B selector
to BUZZER.
•For radio alarm, is the desired station tuned
in?
•For tape alarm, is a recorded tape inserted?
Isn’t the tape at its end?
•Is the VOLUME dial adjusted correctly?
If it is turned down completely, the alarm sound
will not be heard. Be sure to turn up the volume.
• The inserted cassette tape cannot be played
back.
Is the alarm set to ALARM A?
The tape cannot be played back when the tape
alarm is set.
A
Capstan
Pinch roller
FM wire antenna
AC power cord
Setting the Alarm
You can set the tape, radio or buzzer alarm to
ALARM A, and radio or buzzer to ALARM B.
•To set the tape alarm, first play back the desired
tape as described in “Playing Back a Tape”,
adjust the volume and rewind the tape.
•To set the radio alarm, first tune in a station as
described in “Playing the Radio” and adjust the
volume.
1. Set the alarm time for tape, radio or
buzzer.
While holding down ALARM A or B press
either + or - under TIME SET till the desired
time appears in the display.
When you release ALARM A or B, the ALARM
A or B indicator stops flashing and lights up,
and the current time appears in the display.
2. Set the appropriate ALARM selector to the
desired alarm position.
For tape alarm, leave PLAY/STANDBY (9)
pressed.
The tape, radio or buzzer will automatically
sound at the preset time, and automatically
turn itself off after 59 minutes, unless it is
turned off manually.
•To turn off the alarm manually, press RADIO
OFF/ALARM RESET/OFF. The alarm will come
on at the preset time on the next day.
•To stop the tape, press STOP/EJECT (
p
6
).
•To cancel the alarm before the alarm time, while
holding down ALARM A or B, press RADIO OFF/
ALARM RESET/OFF.
•To check the preset time, press ALARM A or B.
Notes
•The buzzer sound level is fixed, and independent
of the VOLUME control.
•You can set ALARM A and ALARM B at the same
time. At the present time, either the tape radio or
buzzer will sound depending on the set function
to ALARM A, and either the radio or buzzer will
sound depending on the set function to ALARM
B.
•If you set ALARM A and ALARM B to the same
desired time, only ALARM A will work.
•Even if you are listening to the radio, you can set
the tape, radio or buzzer alarm.
•While you are listening to the tape, you can set
only the buzzer alarm.
To Doze a Few More Minutes
1. Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
The radio, tape or buzzer will shut off but will
automatically come on again after about 6
minutes. You can repeat this process as many
times as you like.
•You can reset the alarm time while activating the
snooze function.
To Use Both Sleep Timer and Alarm
Function
You can fall asleep to the radio sound and you will
be awakened by the tape/radio/buzzer alarm at
the preset time.
1. Set the alarm. (See “Setting the Alarm”.)
2. Set the sleep timer. (See “Setting the Sleep
Timer”.)
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. Press RADIO ON/SLEEP
The radio turns on. It will go off after the
preset time has passed. You can set the sleep
timer of 90, 60, 45, 30 or 15 minutes.
Every push changes the display as follows.
Current time @On 90 @@60
15 @30 @45
The radio will play for the time you set, then
shut off.
•To turn off the radio before the preset time, press
SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
•To fall asleep to the tape sound, turn the radio off
and play back a recorded tape.
When it reaches its end, PLAY/STANDBY will
release automatically.
The tape playback time depends on the length of
the tape.
Getting Started
Setting up the cord
(See Fig. A)
Pull the AC power cord and FM wire antenna along
the groove from the bottom of this unit.
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 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.
Setting the Clock and
the Date
Setting the Clock
1. Plug in the unit.
The display will flash “AM 12:00”.
2. While holding down CLOCK, press either
+ or - under TIME SET till the correct time
appears in the display.
When you release CLOCK, the clock begins to
operate.
•To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing the
+ or - button holding down CLOCK.
Setting the Date
1. While holding down SNOOZE/DATE/
SLEEP OFF, press either + or - under TIME
SET till the correct date appears in the
display. Then release SNOOZE/DATE/
SLEEP OFF.
•To display the date, press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP
OFF. The display returns to the current time when
you release SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
Playing the Radio
1. Press RADIO ON/SLEEP to turn on the
radio and adjust volume by turning
VOLUME.
2. Select FM or AM, and tune in to a station
using TUNING.
• To turn off the radio, press RADIO OFF/ALARM
RESET/OFF.
• When an FM stereo program of sufficient signal
strength is received, the FM STEREO indicator
lights up.
To Improve Radio Reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna to improve FM
reception.
AM:Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into
the unit.
Playing Back a Tape
1. Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET/OFF to
turn off the radio.
2. Press STOP/EJECT (
p
6
) to open the
cassette holder and insert a cassette tape
(See Fig. B).
3. Depress PLAY/STANDBY (9).
4. Adjust VOLUME.
• To stop playback, press STOP/EJECT (
p
6
).
• To rewind the tape, press REW ()).
• To advance the tape rapidly, press FF (0).
Notes
• In fast-forward or rewind mode, the motor stops
at the tape end. The locked button will
automatically release.
• While playing back a tape, do not set the tape
alarm. If you set the tape alarm during playback,
the tape being played back enters the pause
mode.
To Obtain Powerful Bass
Switch MEGA BASS to ON. The "MEGA BASS"
system produces a powerful bass with the use of a
bass reflex system added to a normal speaker
system.
Playback head
B
Bottom
FM STEREO
OFF ON
OFF ON
/SLEEP
RADIO BAND
AM FM
CLOCK
–
TIME SET
+
A B
ALARM
TAPE/RADIO BUZZER RADIO BUZZER
PLAY
/STANDBY
REWFFSTOP/EJECT
MIN MAX
ALARM RESET/OFF
TUNING
MEGA BASS
VOLUME
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Clock display window
Current time On 90 60
15 30 45