Features
3-75(KI73-22 (1)
• High quality FM/AM 2 band radio combined with an electric
digital alarm clock and timer.
• Choice of awakening to radio or buzzer alarm.
• Easy-to-read green LED di^lay.
• Power backup function to feep the clock operating during a
power interruption, using an optional 6F22 battery.
• DREAM BAR SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF; feather-light touch to
operate, and having functions: snooze alarm, sleep timer off,
and instant readout of the alarm.
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug.
Never pull it by the cord.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build
up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or
near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the
ventilation holes.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth
dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive
cleansers or chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.
FM/AM Digital Clock Radio
ICF-C120
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that
is not covered in this manual, please consult the nearest Sony
dealer.
Specifications
Frequency range
Antenna
Speaker
Power output
Power requirement
Battery life
Dimensions
Weight
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
FM: 87.6-108 MHz
AM: 530-1,710 kHz ‘
FM: FM wire antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Approx. 6.6 cm (25^ Inches) dia.
200 mW (at 10% harrhonic distortion)
120 V AC, 60 Hz
For the power backup function;
9 V DC, one 6F22 battery
Approx. 10 hours, using Sony battery
S-006P (U)
Approx. 114 X115 X116 mm (w/h/d)
(4I/S X 45/6 X 45/6 inches)
incl. projecting parts and controls
Approx. 680 g (1 lb 5 oz)
not incl. battery
Sony Corporation ©1989 Printed in Malaysia
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
Radio Operation
How to Set the Clock
1 Set the function selector switch to RADIO ON.
2 Select the desired band.
3 Tune in the desired station.
4 Adjust the volume.
To turn off the radio, set the function selector switch to OFF.
For Improved Reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase the FM
sensitivity.
AM: Since the reception is affected by the direction of the
radio, rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception.
1 Connect the AC power cord
to a wall outlet.
Figures will appear and begin to
flicker.
Example: To set to 8:15 AM
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2 Adjust the clock to the
current time with the TIME
SET buttons, H (hour) and M
(minute), while holding the
ALARM/CLOCK set switch to
the CLOCK side.
AM12:00 = midnight
PM12:00 = noon
Note: The minutes digits advance to “00” after “59”. The hour
digits advance none.
Zero Second Adjustment
If you want to adjust the time exactly to the second with a
radio or a telephone time signal, proceed as in the following
Example.
Example: To set to 7:15 AM
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1 Adjust the time indication to 1: 'W| as described before.
2 While holding the ALARM/CLOCK set switch to ALARM,
press the SLEEP button. (The time display indicates the
minute one’s digit and the seconds.) Then, continuing to
hold the ALARM/CLOCK switch to ALARM, press the H
button simultaneously with a radio or telephone time signal.
The clock will begin to operate, showing the precise time of
day.
If the time display still indicates |”! ~l: ‘S'| when the
ALARM/CLOCK set switch is released, advance the minute
digit to 15 by pressing the M button once while holding the
ALARM/CLOCK switch to CLOCK.
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How to Set the Alarm
1 Set the alarm time with H and M, holding the
ALARM/CLOCK set switch to the ALARM side.
How to Set the Sleep Timer
By using the sleep timer, you can fall asleep while listening to
the radio. You can set the sleep time so that the radio turns
off up to 1 hour and 59 minutes later.
2 Set the function selector switch to ALARM RADIO or
BUZZER.
For radio alarm
When the Alarm Sound Comes on
To stop the radio or buzzer sound, set the function selector
switch to OFF or press the ALARM RESET button.
Snooze alarm function
If you wake to the alarm sound in the morning but want to
doze for a few more minutes, just lightly press the DREAM
BAR SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
The alarm sound will be silenced, but will automatically come
on again after about nine minutes. If you want to doze more,
press the bar again. You can repeat this snooze function as
many times as you like. If you do not want the alarm sound
any more after pressing the bar, press the ALARM RESET
button.
To wake to the alarm sound at the same time the next day
Stop the radio or buzzer sound by pressing the ALARM RESET
button. Leave the function selector switch to ALARM RADIO or
BUZZER.
If you want to listen to the radio continuously
Set the function selector switch to RADIO ON.
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1 Set the function selector switch
to RADIO OFF.
2 Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. The radio
will turn off after 59 minutes.
To listen to the radio for 1 hour and
59 minutes, press the H button while
holding down the SLEEP burtton.
To set the desired time
The digits will be reduced by 1 with each push of the M
button while holding down SLEEP. So, you can set the
desired time within the range from 1 hour and 59 minutes to
1 minute.
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The radio will turn off automatically after the preset time
had elapsed.
To turn off the radio before the preset time
Press the DREAM BAR SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
If the preset alarm time comes while the sleep timer is
operating
The alarm will not sound.
Note; When you fall asleep listening to the radio and wake to
the buzzer next morning, the radio sound will be mixed up to
the buzzer.
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The volume of the alarm sound
• The radio volume can be adjusted.
• The buzzer volume is fixed.
To check the preset time
Hold the ALARM/CLOCK set switch to the ALARM side.
Location and Function of Controls
Power Backup during Power Interruption
Be sure to install an optional 6F22 battery for the power
backup function. If the AC power supply is interrupted, the
battery supplies power to keep the clock operating and holding
the alarin time setting. '
• During power interruption, the clock function is maintained
although illumination of the indicator goes off, but the alarm
sound does not come on.
• After a power interruption, the time shown in the display
window may not be always correct (it may gain or lose about
six minutes per hour).
• This battery is only for clock operation and alarm memory
during power interruption. You cannot listen to the radio with
the battery.
Troubleshooting Guide
Should any problem occur with the unit, make the following
simple checks determine whether or not seiyicing is required.
If the problem persists after you have made these checks,
consult the nearest Sony dealer for further information.
The clock does not
show the current time.
The alarm does not turn
I on at the preset time.
' There has been an electrical
power interruption. (Is the
figure of the time display
flickering?)
• Is the current time correctly
set on the time display?
' Is the alarm time correctly
set?
> Is the AM/PM indication
correctly set?
> Is the function selector switch
correctly set to ALARM
RADIO or BUZZER?
• Is the desired station tuned
in?
»Is the VOLUME control
adjusted for the radio alarm?
When to replace the battery
To check the battery condition, unplug the AC power cord
from the wall outlet and plug it in again after a few seconds. If
the time on the display is different from what it was before
you unplugged the AC power cord, replace the battery with a
new one.
Concerning the battery life, see “Specifications”.
Caution
• Be sure to install the battery before disconnecting the AC
power cord.
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