Sony ICF-C205 User Manual

2-671-900-31(1)

FM/AM Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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paper using VOC (Volatile

ICF-C205

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vegetable oil based ink.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC
outlet immediately.

Features

• 0.7 inch green LED display

• Single alarm

•Power back-up to keep the clock during a power
interruption, using a 6F22 battery (not supplied).

Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power sources specified in
“Specifications”.

•The name plate indicating operating voltage, etc. is
located on the bottom of the unit.

•To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it
out by the plug, not by the cord.

•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source
such as a radiator or airduct, or in all 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, 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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring

you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

this product is disposed of correctly,

Specifications

Time display:

12-hour system

Frequency range:

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 605 kHz

Speaker:

Approx. 5.7 cm (2

Power output:

150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements:

230 V AC, 50 Hz
For the power back-up function: 9 V DC,
one 6F22 battery

Battery life:

Approx. 80 hours, using Sony 006P (6F22)
battery

Dimensions:

Approx. 143 × 54.5 × 117.5 mm (w/h/d)

3

⁄4 × 2 1⁄

(5
controls

Mass:

UK: Approx. 437 g (15.4 oz.) not incl. battery
Australia: Approx. 396g (14.0 oz) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

1

⁄4 inches) dia., 8 Ω

4 3⁄4 inches) incl. projecting parts and

4

×

Lead-free solder is used for soldering.
Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in printed wiring boards.

There is a tactile dot beside
VOLUME to show the direction
to turn up the volume.

VOLUME

MAX MIN

AM

PM

A

ALARM MODE

RADIO ON

CLOCK

RADIO
BUZZER

OFF

ALARM SLEEP

TIME SET

H M

SNOOZE / SLEEP OFF

FM

AM

BAND

TUNING

AC power cord

FM wire aerial

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,
install the battery with correct polarity.

Installing the battery
(see Fig. A-1)

Clip the battery in place observing correct polarity,
and insert it in the battery compartment until it clicks
into position.

Removing the battery
(see Fig. A-2)

Turn the unit upside down and push the battery
forward from the battery compartment.

• After a power interruption, the displayed time may
not always be correct (it may gain or lose
about 10 minutes per hour).

Knowing when to replace the
battery

To check battery power, unplug the AC 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.

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.

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, set the time
one minute behind the time you want to set. Press
TIME SET M simultaneously with the time signal.

Operating the Radio

1 Set the function selector to RADIO ON to

turn on the radio and adjust VOLUME.

2 Select BAND and tune in to a station using

TUNING.

•To turn off the radio, set the function selector to

OFF.

Improving the
reception

FM: Extend the FM wire aerial fully to improve

reception.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum

reception. A ferrite bar aerial 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 to 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 will come on at the preset time and
automatically turn itself off 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 deactivate the alarm, set the function selector to

OFF.

•To doze a few more minutes, press SNOOZE/
SLEEP OFF.

The alarm will shut off but will come on again after
about 9 minutes. You can use this function as many
times as you like.

•To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOLUME.
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.

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.