Sony ICF-C390 User Manual

FM/AM

Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

3-861-714-21 (1)

DREAM MACHINE

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

ICF-C390

Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Maiaysia

WARNING

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

CAOnON: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF Q.gCTRIC SHOCK.

00 NOT REMOVE OSVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO OUAURED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous

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* The graphical symbols are on the bottom enclosure.

voltage" within the produces 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.

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

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

•Dual alarm

•Date display

•Forward/reverse time setting

•Full power backup to keep the clock and the
alarm (radio and buzzer) during a power
interruption with a 6F22 battery (not supplied)
installed.

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,

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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 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the
appliance, and keep this n\anual 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.