FM/AM Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
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Before operating the unit, please read this
guide thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
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WARNING
Do not ingest the battery,
Chemical Burn Hazard.
This product contains a coin/button cell
battery. If the coin/button cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in
just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
If the battery compartment does not close
securely, stop using the product and keep it
away from children.
If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.
The validity of the Directive 2014/53/EU is
restricted to only those countries where it is
legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this
equipment is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity
is available at the following internet address:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
CAUTION
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
4-480-527-34(1)
WARNING
Battery may explode if handled incorrectly.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of
in fire.
Dispose of used battery promptly and in
accordance with local environmental laws
and guidelines. Keep away from children.
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.
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
further.
To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol
or benzine, which may damage the finish.
Do not connect the antenna lead to the
external antenna.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
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.
Do not hold the battery with metallic
tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may
occur.
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General information
Troubleshooting
Should any problems persist after you have
made the following checks, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
The clock flashes “0:00” or “AM 12:00”
after a power interruption.
The battery is discharged. Remove the old
battery and insert a new one.
Unsatisfactory reception
Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase
reception sensitivity.
Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar AM antenna is built
into the unit.
Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or
metal surface, as this may lead to
interference.
The radio or buzzer alarm does not
sound at the preset alarm time.
Check that “
The radio alarm is activated but no
sound is emitted at the preset alarm
time.
Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/–.
When daylight saving time (summer
time) begins, the clock does not switch
to daylight saving time (summer time)
automatically. (UK model only)
Make sure the clock is set correctly.
When “Aut On” appears on the display
after pressing and holding DST for more than
3 seconds, the Automatic DST/summer time
function becomes active.
” appears on the display.
Specifications
Time display
UK model: 24-hour system
Australian and New Zealand models: 12-hour
system
Frequency range
Band Frequency
FM 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz
AM 531 kHz – 1,602 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm dia., 8 Ω
Power output
100 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For power backup: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery
Dimensions
Approx. 101 mm 102 mm 101 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 520 g including CR2032 battery
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
About the battery as a
backup power source
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
power source to keep the clock operating
during a power interruption.
When to replace the
battery
When the battery is discharged, “” appears
on the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery
is discharged, the current time and alarm will
be erased.
Note for customers in the UK
The clock is preset at the factory, and its
memory is powered by the preinstalled
CR2032 battery. If the “0:00” flashes on the
display when the unit is connected to AC
outlet for the first time, the battery may be
discharged. 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 the UK” (in this
instruction) to a Sony dealer in order to
validate the warranty for this product.
Replacing the backup
battery
1 Keep the AC plug connected to the
wall outlet and remove the battery
compartment on the bottom of the
unit by pulling it up while sliding the
tab. (See Fig. -.)
2 Insert a new battery into 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. -.)
3 Insert the battery compartment back
into the unit along the groove and
push it from above until it clicks. (See
Fig. -.)
The tab locks the battery compartment.
4 Press RADIO to remove “
display.
Notes
When you replace the battery, do not
disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet.
Otherwise, the current date, current time and
alarm will be erased.
If the unit will be left unplugged for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid any
damage that may be caused by leakage or
corrosion.
” from the
The frequency of the current radio
station is displayed as a rough guide.
Operations
Setting the clock
manually
To change the clock setting manually, operate
the unit as follows.
1 Press and hold ENTER/TIME SET for
more than 2 seconds.
You will hear a beep and the last two digits
of the year will start to flash on the display.
2 Press + or – repeatedly to select the
year, and then press ENTER/TIME SET.
Setting the alarm
The alarm sound can be selected from RADIO
(radio) or BUZZ (buzzer).
Before setting the alarm
Make sure to set the clock. (See “Setting the
clock manually.”)
To set the radio alarm, first tune to a station
and adjust the volume. (See “Playing the
radio.”)
To set the alarm
Set ALARM MODE to the desired
1
alarm sound (RADIO or BUZZ).
Notes on the alarm in the event of a
power interruption
If the set alarm time comes in the event of a
power interruption or a power interruption
occurs while the alarm is sounding, the 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 “” does not light up, ALARM
RESET/OFF, SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS and alarm
mode functions are available. The snooze time
will be fixed to only 10 minutes if SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS has been pressed.
Display
Australian and
New Zealand
models only
AC power cord
FM wire antenna
There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME + to show the direction to go to turn up the
volume.
Getting Started
About Automatic DST/
summer time adjustment
(UK model only)
Connecting to an AC
power source
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
To wall outlet
For UK model
The current WET (Western European Time)
appears on the display.
(This unit is preset to the current date and time
at the factory, and is powered by the back-up
battery.)
If you live in a country/region other
than in the Western European Time
zone
1 Press TIME ZONE.
Area number “0” appears on the display.
2 Press TIME ZONE repeatedly to select
a number as follows:
Area number Time zone
0
(default)
1 Central European Time
2 Eastern European Time
3 Gulf Standard Time
4 Hong Kong Time
The clock display switches to the current
time of selected time zone in about 4
seconds.
If you live in a country/region other
than in these time zones
Refer to “Setting the clock manually” to set the
correct time.
Note
During shipment and your first use, a clock
error may occur. In this case, refer to “Setting
the clock manually” to set the correct time.
Western European Time
This unit automatically adjusts for daylight
saving time (summer time). “DST” automatically
appears on the display at the beginning of
daylight saving time (summer time), and
disappears at the end of daylight saving time
(summer time).
The Automatic DST/summer time adjustment
is based on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
Daylight saving time (summer time) begins
at 1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
Standard time begins at 2:00 AM on the final
Sunday of October.
Note
The implementation of DST/summer time
and its beginning/ending date and time are
subject to circumstances and laws in each
country/region. Should this interfere with the
desired adjustment, cancel the Automatic
DST/summer time adjustment and set the
clock manually as necessary. Customers
living in a country/region that does not use
daylight saving time (summer time) should
cancel the Automatic DST/summer time
adjustment before using the unit.
To cancel Automatic DST/
summer time adjustment
The Automatic DST/summer time
adjustment can be canceled.
Press and hold DST for more than 3
seconds while the clock is displayed.
A beep sounds, and “Aut OFF” appears
on the display to show that the Automatic
DST/summer time adjustment has been
canceled. The clock display returns.
To reactivate Automatic DST/
summer time adjustment
Press and hold DST for more than 3
seconds. A beep sounds, and “Aut On”
appears on the display to show that
Automatic DST/summer time adjustment
has been activated. The clock display
returns.
3 Repeat step 2 to set the month, day
and time.
After setting the time, two short beeps will
sound and the seconds will start
incrementing from zero.
Note
If you do not press any button for about 1
minute while setting the clock, clock setting
mode will be canceled.
To change the display to
indicate daylight saving time
(summer time)
For UK model
Change the clock setting manually to the
daylight saving time (summer time) if you have
canceled the Automatic DST/summer time
adjustment.
For Australian and New Zealand
models
Change the daylight saving time (summer
time) adjustment setting according to the
following procedure.
Press and hold DST for more than 3
seconds.
“DST” appears on the display and the clock
display switches to daylight saving time
(summer time).
To deactivate the daylight saving time (summer
time) adjustment, press and hold DST for more
than 3 seconds again.
Playing the radio
1 Press RADIO to turn on the radio.
2 Set BAND to the desired band (AM or
FM).
3 Tune to the desired station using
TUNING.
4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/–.
To turn off the radio, press ALARM RESET/
OFF.
The alarm time appears for a few seconds,
and then “
does not appear when the switch is set to
OFF.)
” appears on the display. (It
2 Press SET ALARM TIME + or –
repeatedly to set the desired time
while the alarm time appears on the
display.
While setting the alarm time, “ ” flashes on
the display.
When the alarm time setting operation is
complete, the clock display returns after a
few seconds and “
to fully lit.
At the set time, the radio will turn on, or the
buzzer will sound gradually increasing in
volume. (“
” changes from flashing
” flashes on the display.)
To stop the alarm
Press ALARM RESET/OFF to turn off the
alarm.
The alarm will sound again at the same time
the next day.
To doze for a few more minutes
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.
The sound turns off, but will automatically
come on again after about 10 minutes.
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS,
the snooze time changes as follows:
The display shows the snooze time for about
4seconds and returns to show the current
” flashes on the display.)
time. (“
To deactivate the alarm
Set ALARM MODE to OFF.
“ ” disappears from the display.
Notes
The alarm time setting cannot be changed if
ALARM MODE is set to OFF. If SET ALARM
TIME + or – is pressed, “OFF” appears on the
display for about 0.5 seconds.
ENTER/TIME SET, DST, and TIME ZONE are
unavailable while the alarm is sounding or
the snooze function is turned on.
If no operation is performed while the alarm
is sounding, the alarm will stop after about
60 minutes.
The alarm function works as usual on the
first and last day of daylight saving time
(summer time). When Automatic DST/
summer time adjustment is set, if the alarm
is set for a time that is skipped when daylight
saving time (summer time) begins, the alarm
is skipped, or if the alarm is set for a time
that overlaps the end of daylight saving time
(summer time), the alarm sounds twice.
Setting the sleep
timer
You can fall asleep to the radio using the sleep
timer, which turns off the radio automatically
after a preset duration.
Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. Each time you press SLEEP,
the duration (in minutes) changes as follows:
The radio will play for the duration you set,
then shut off.
To deactivate the sleep timer, press SLEEP
repeatedly to set the sleep timer to “OFF.”
To turn off the radio before the
preset time
Press ALARM RESET/OFF.
To use both the 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.
Set the alarm, then set the sleep timer.
Note
When the alarm is set to sound during the
sleep timer duration, the sleep timer will be
deactivated automatically when the alarm
sounds.
Setting the brightness
of the display
Three levels of brightness are available.
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS,
the brightness of the display changes as
follows:
Note
When the alarm is sounding or the snooze
function is active, the brightness of the
display cannot be changed.
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