Sony ICF-C240 User Manual

SONY

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FM/AM Digital Clock Radio

ICF-C240

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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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 alarm lime 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 displayed time may not be always correct

• This battery is only for clock operation and alarm memory during power

interruption You cannot listen to the radio with the battery.

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 minutes. If the displayed lime is incorrect, replace the battery with a new one For battery life, see

'Specifications"

Caution

• Be SUF9 to install the battery before disconnecting the AC power cord.

• When the unit is left unplugged for a long lime, remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge and unit damage from battery leakage.

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Precautions

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC. 60 Hz.

• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, rx)l by the cord.

• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, 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 cleaning the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents.

If you have any question or problem concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

WARNING

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

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 (sen/icing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance

'The graphical symbols are on the bottom enclosure

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How to Set the Clock

Example: To set to AM 8:15

^ Plug In the unit.

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Radio Operation

^ Turn on the radio.

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How to Set the Alarm

(RADIO or BUZZER)

For radio alarm, first tune in the desired station and adjust the volume.

How to Set the Sleep Timer

4 While listening to the radio,

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/ Set the hour.

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Set the minute.

CLOCK

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Release the CLOCK button just at 8:15 AM. The clock will begin to operate.

• Each press on the H or M button advances the displayed number by one.

• The minute digits advance to “00” after “59". The hour digits do not advance.

To adjust the time exactly to the second, release the H or M button simultaneously with the radio or telephone time signal.

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Press counts up.

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The indication of "hour" part counts up.

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The indication ot "minute" pan

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Tune in the desired station.

TUNING

To stop the radio

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To improve the radio reception

FM: Extend the AC power cord fully.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally.

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The desired alarm sound wilt come on at the preset time, and shut off automatically after 119 minutes.

If you want to doze a few more minutes

Press.

The alarm sound will be silenced, but will automatically come on again after about nine minutes. You can repeat this snooze function as many times as you like.

To completely cancel the alarm mode

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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

Press SLEEP.

The radio turns on, and will turn off after 59 minutes.

0:59

To turn off the radio before the preset time

Every time the SLEEP button is pressed, the

sleep timer is reset to 59 minutes

If the preset alarm time comes while the sleep timer is operatlr>g

The alarm buzzer will not sound.

Specifications

Frequency range FM; 87.6—108 MHz

Antenna

Speaker Power output 100 mW (al 10% harmontc

Power requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz

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Dimensions

Weight Approx 520 g (1 lb 3 oz)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice

AM: 530—1,710 kHz FM: AC cord antenna AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna Approx. 6.6 cm (2?, inches) dia

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For the power backup function: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery Approx. 80 hours, using Sony battery S-006P (U) Approx. 181 5 * 59 « 144 mm (w/h/d) (7/. *2 ^„«5 7. inches) incl. projecting ports and controls

not incl. battery