Sony ICF-C120 User Manual

Features

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• 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

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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