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.

When not in use

Unplug the power cord of the appliance fron\ 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 INSTALUNG 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

—NEC National Electrical Code

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

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 qualifred service personnel only.

Setting the Clock
and the Date

Setting the Clock

1 Plug in the unit.

The display will flash "AM 12:00".

2 While holding down CLOCK, press

either + or - under TIME SET till the
correct tinae appears in the display.
When you release CLOCK, the clock
begins to operate.

• To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing
the + or - button while holding down CLOCK.

Setting the Date

1 While holding down SNOOZE/DATE/

SLEEP OFF, press either + or - under
TIME SET till the correct date appears in

the display. Then, release SNOOZE/

DATE/SLEEP OFF.

• To display the date, press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP
OFF. The display returns to the current time
when you release SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
When SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF is pressed
while the SNOOZE function is operating, the
year and date will not appear in the display.

Playing the Radio

1 Press RADIO ON/SLEEP to turn on the

radio and adjust VOL (volume).

2 Select FM or AM and tune in a station

using the TUNING dial.

• To turn off the radio, press RADIO OFF/ALARM
RESET/OFF.

• To improve radio reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to

improve FM reception.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum

reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into
the unit.

Setting the Alarm

To set the radio alarm, first tune in a station and
adjust the volume.

1 While holding down ALARM A RADIO

(for the radio) or B BUZZER (for the

buzzer), press either + or - under TIME

SET till the desired time appears in the

display. When you release ALARM A or

B, the ALARM A or B indicator stops

flashing and lights up, and the current
time appears in the display.

The alarm will come on at the preset

time and automatically turn itself off

after 59 minutes.

• If you set ALARM A and ALARM B at the same
desired time, only ALARM A will work.

• To shut off the alarm, press RADIO OFF/ALARM
RESET/OFF.
The alarm will come on at the preset time the
next day.

• To cancel either alarm, while holding down the
ALARM A or ALARM B button, press RADIO
OFF/ALARM RESET/OFF.

• To doze for a few more minutes, press
SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
The alarm will shut off, but will come on again
after about 6 minutes. You can repeat this
process as many times as you like.

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

• To check the preset time, press ALARM A or B.

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 Press RADIO ON/SLEEP.

The radio turns on. It will go off after

. the preset time has passed. You can set

the sleep timer of 90,60,45,30 or 15
minutes.
Every push changes the display eis

follows.

Current time -► On ■

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The radio will play for the time you set, then shut

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off.

• To turn off the radio before the preset time,
press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.

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90
30

60
45

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Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power sources specified
in "Specifications".

• To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the
plug, not the cord.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that block the ventilation holes.

• Should anything fall into the unit, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it 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

Frequency range

FM . 87.5 -108 MHz
AM: 530-1605 kHz

Speaker

Approx. 6.6 on (2 ’/, inches) dia. 8 Ohms

Power output

100 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

120 VAC, 60 Hz
For power backup: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery

Battery life

Approx. 35 hours (For clock back up) using
the Sony S-006P (U) battery

Dimensions

Approx. 220 X 47.5 x 153 mm (w/h/d)
(8 X1 ?/b X 6'/»inches) inch projecting
parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 540 g (1 lb 3 oz) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony”) warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or
workmanship as follows:

1. For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Sony will repair or replace, at its option, at no charge

through your Sony authorized dealer, Sony owned Service Center, or the Sony Parts Center Exchange Depart

ment the defective unit. After this one (1} year period, you must pay for the replacerr>ent unit This warranty does
not cover costs incurred in connection with the removal агк1 re-installation of radios, speakers or accessories,
nor does it cover any other contingent expenses.

2. To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its

original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception prob

lems.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident misuse, abuse, r>egii-

gence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product includir^g the antenna. This warranty
does rK>t cover damage due to improper operation or rnaimenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or
attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does
not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumable (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty
is valid only in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the
Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXaUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. SONY SHAU NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INODENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPUED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPUED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU
LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PR(XMJCT IS UMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition,

if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Parmership within 90 days of the date of sale. №e limitation on
how lor>g an implied warranty lasts does r>ot apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state.

The address of the Sony Parts Center - Exchange Department is:

Sony Parts Center - Exchange Department

8281 NW 107th Terrace

Kansas City, Missouri 64153

For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephorte numbers for frequently asked questions:

To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for service assistarKe or resr^ution of a service problem, or for

product information or operation, call:

Sony Direct Response Center

1-(800)-222-76e9

or write to:

Sony Direct Respor^ Center

12451 Gateway Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33913

For an accessory or part rx)t available from your authorized dealer, call:

H800)-488-SONY (7669)