Sony ICF-C215 User Manual

FM/AM Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

ICF-C215

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

3-220-109-21 (1)

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony Dream Machine. The Dream Machine will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure. Before operating the Dream Machine, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

Features

• 0.9 inch big green LED

• Single alarm with easy-to-see alarm indicator

• Blinking alarm function

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and described in the operating instructions supplied with the appliance by Sony.

INSTALLATION

Water and Moisture

Do not install the appliance near water: for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

Heat

Do not install the appliance near sources of heat such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable and safe operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Do not place the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface which may block the slots and openings. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

Carts and Stands

Do not install the appliance on an unstable table, shelf, cart or stand. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.

USE

Power Source

Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

Grounding or Polarization

Do not defeat the grounding or polarization feature of the AC power cord. If your AC receptacle will not accept the power cord plug, contact your electrician to install a proper AC receptacle.

AC Receptacle

Check to make sure that the AC receptacle holds the power cord plug firmly and securely. If the power cord plug is loose, contact your electrician to replace the defective and unsafe AC receptacle.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed on it, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

When not in use

Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.

Foreign Objects

Be careful that foreign objects and liquids do not enter the enclosure through openings.

Cleaning

Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.

ANTENNAS

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

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 literature accompanying the appliance.

∗ The graphical symbols are on the bottom

enclosure.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 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.

Antenna Lead-in Wire

Ground Clamps

Electric Service Equipment

—NEC National Electrical Code—

SERVICE

Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult qualified service personnel when:

-the power cord or the plug has been damaged.

-a solid object or liquid has fallen into the cabinet.

-the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture.

-the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

-the appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. For all other servicing refer to qualified service personnel only.

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC* Art 250 Part H)

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC* Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC* Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Function selector

Alarm indicator

AC power cord

FM wire antenna

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, release TIME SET M simultaneously with the time signal.

Playing the Radio

1 Set the Function selector to RADIO ON

to turn on the radio and adjust VOL. (volume)

2 Select BAND and tune in a station using

TUNING.

• To turn off the radio, set the Function selector to OFF.

• To improve radio reception FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve reception. AM: Reorient the unit for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna 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 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 indicator will light up. The alarm will come on at the preset time, and the alarm indicator will blink. The alarm will be turned off automatically after 119 minutes.

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 by the cord.

• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a radiator or air duct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat built-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.

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.

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

Specifications

Time display:

12 hour

Frequency range:

FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz AM: 530 – 1 710 kHz

Speaker:

Approx. 6.6 cm (2

Power output:

150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements:

120 V AC, 60 Hz For the power back-up function: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery

Battery life:

Approx. 80 hours, using Sony S-006P(U) battery

Dimensions:

Approx. 200 × 62 × 166 mm (w/h/d)

⁄8 × 2 1⁄2 × 6 5⁄8 inches) incl. projecting parts

and controls

Mass:

Approx. 570 g (1 lb. 4 oz.) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

⁄8 inches) dia., 8 Ω

LIMITED WARRANTY

(Portable Audio)

• 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 cancel either alarm, set the Function selector

to OFF.

• To doze a few more minutes, press SNOOZE/ SLEEP OFF. The alarm will be turned off but will come on again after about 9 minutes (While the snooze function is operating, the alarm indicator stays lit. When the alarm comes on again, the alarm indicator will blink). You can repeat this process as many times as you like.

• To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOL. 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 at a preset time.

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.