SONY ICF-C8WM User Manual

FM/AM

Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

ICF-C8WM

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Printed in China

4-155-637-22(1) WARNING

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

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same type.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

Operate the unit on the power source specified in “Specifications.”

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

Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet.

Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a 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 qualified personnel before operating it any further.

To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.

Never touch the wire of the external FM aerial during a thunderstorm. Furthermore, immediately disconnect the AC power cord from the radio.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.

Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

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 this product is disposed of correctly, 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. Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European

Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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

Features

Clock Radio with “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone compatible

Wake or Sleep to “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone / Radio

Easy to set A-B alarm

2-5-7 day alarm

LCD Brightness control

Wireless Remote commander

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The clock flashes “AM 12:00” due to a power interruption.

The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove the old battery and install a new one.

The radio, “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time.

Check that alarm “A” or alarm “B” is properly displayed.

The radio or “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time.

Check the alarm volume setting.

There is no sound from the “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone.

Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone is securely connected.

Select music library on your “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone.

There is no sound from the Sony Ericsson Phone.

Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is listed in “Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models” A or B.

Power on the Sony Ericsson Phone.

Adjust the volume of the Sony Ericsson Phone.

Set Bluetooth function to off on the Sony Ericsson Phone.

The “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone cannot be operated with this unit.

Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone is securely connected.

Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is listed in “Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models” A.

The “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone cannot be charged.

Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone is securely connected.

The indicator turns red when a compatible Sony Ericsson Phone (listed in “Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models” Aor B) is set in the unit.

Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is on.

The indicator turns on (green), but the Sony Ericsson Phone does not operate.

Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is a compatible model (listed in “Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models” A or B).

When Daylight Saving Time (summer time) begins, the clock does not employ the Daylight Saving Time automatically.

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/DATE/ SLEEP OFF simultaneously for at least

2 seconds to activate the Automatic DST/ Summer Time adjustment function.

Specifications

Time display

12-hour system

“WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone section

“WALKMAN”:

DC out: 5V MAX: 500mA

Sony Ericsson Phone:

DC out: 5V MAX: 600mA

Radio section

Frequency range

Band	Frequency	Channel step

FM	87.5 MHz –	0.05 MHz
	108 MHz
AM	531 kHz –	9 kHz
	1 602 kHz

General

Speaker

Approx. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 inches) dia. 8 Ω

Input

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)

Power output

0.8 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50 Hz

For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)

Dimensions

Approx. 167 mm × 124.7 mm × 97.1 mm (w/h/d)

(6 5/8 inches × 4 15/16 inches × 3 7/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 974 g (2 lb 2.4 oz) including power supply unit

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) AM loop aerial (1)

Audio connecting cable (1) Attachment for “WALKMAN” (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Connecting the aerial

To connect the AM loop aerial

The shape and the length of the aerial is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the aerial.

1Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.

2Set up the AM loop aerial.

3Connect the cords to the AM aerial

terminals.

Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.

Insert the cord while pushing down the terminal clamp.

Only insert up
to here.	A	B
		B

4Make sure the AM loop aerial is connected firmly by pulling softly.

Adjusting the AM loop aerial

Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception.

Do not place the AM loop aerial near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result.

Tip

Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for best AM broadcast sound.

Preparing the remote commander

Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.

When to replace the battery

With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should last for about six months. When the remote commander no longer operates the unit, replace the battery with a new one.

CR2025

Notes

Do not attempt to charge the battery.

If you are not going to use the remote commander for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by leakage and corrosion.

About the backup battery

To keep accurate time, this unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup power source. The battery keeps the clock and the alarm operating in the event of a power interruption.

Note for customers in the UK

The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032 battery. If the “AM 12:00” appears in the display when the unit is connected to AC outlet for the first time, the battery may be weak. In this case, consult a Sony dealer. The preinstalled CR2032 battery is considered part of the product, and is covered by the warranty.

You are required to show “Note for customers in the UK” (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in order to validate the warranty for this product.

Knowing when to replace the battery

When the battery becomes weak, “ ” appears in the display.

If a power interruption occurs while the battery is weak, the current time and alarm will be initialized.

Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or explosion.

Replacing the battery

1Keep the AC plug connected to the AC outlet, remove the screw that secures the battery holder at the bottom of the unit using a screwdriver, and remove the battery holder (see Fig. ).

2Replace a new battery in the battery holder with the side facing up (see Fig. ).

3Insert the battery holder back into the unit and secure it with the screw

(see Fig. ).

4Press (play), RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN or SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF to turn

“ ” off in the display.

Note

When you replace the battery, do not disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. Otherwise, the calendar, current time, alarm and station presets will be initialized.

	Reset button	CR2032

If the time in the display is incorrect after the battery is changed (Reset)

Press the Reset button with a pointed instrument. The Reset button is in the small hole located near the battery holder.

Compatible “WALKMAN” models

Use the Oval attachment (supplied with your “WALKMAN”) when you connect it to this unit. If the Oval attachment is not supplied with your “WALKMAN,” use one of the attachments supplied with this unit. “WALKMAN” models compatible with this unit are as follows.

Models using the Oval attachment

(supplied with your“WALKMAN”)

NWZ-E440 series: NWZ-E443/E444/E445/ E443K/E444K

NWZ-S540 series: NWZ-S544/S545

Models using the Type A attachment

(supplied with this unit)

NWZ-E430 series: NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F NWZ-S630 series: NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/ S636FK

NWZ-S730 series: NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F NWZ-A720 series: NWZ-A726/A728/A729 NW-A800 series: NW-A808/A806/A805 NWZ-A810 series: NWZ-A815/A816/A818 NWZ-A820 series: NWZ-A826/A828/A829/ A826K/A828K/A829K

Models using the Type B attachment

(supplied with this unit)

NWZ-S510 series: NWZ-S515/S516 NWZ-S610 series: NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F NWZ-S710 series: NWZ-S715F/S716F/S718F NWZ-X1000 series: NWZ-X1050/X1060

Tip

The type of attachment is located on the bottom.

On copyrights

“WALKMAN” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models

Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models are as follows.

Model(s)	Available
	function(s)

A C510/C510a/C702/C702a/	Alarm/
C902/C903	Music
G700/G700Busir/G900	playback/
K530i/K550i/K550im/	Battery
K610i/K610im/K618i/	charge
K770i/K790a/K800i/
K810i
S500i
T650i/T700/T707/TM506
V630i
W508/W580i/W595/
W610i/W660i/W710i/
W760a/W760i/W850i/
W880i/W980/W995/
W995a
Z610i/Z710i
B C901/C905	Music
G502/G705/G705u	playback/
K310i/K320i/K510i/K630i/	Battery
K660i/K750i/K850i	charge
M600i
P1i/P990i
V640i
W200i/W300i/W700i/
W705/W810i/W890i/
W902/W910i/W950i/
W960i
Z530i/Z550a/Z550i/Z558i
Z750i/Z770i
C F305	Battery
J110i/J120i	charge
K200i/K330
R300
S302/S312
T250i/T280i/T303
W302/W350i/W380i/W395
Z310a/Z310i/Z555i

FM wire aerial

AC power cord

The (play) and VOLUME + buttons have a tactile dot.

The ” mark in the display indicates that the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone function is activated.

The and VOL + buttons have a tactile dot.

Setting the clock for the first time

This unit is preset to the current date and time at the factory, and is powered by the backup battery. All you need to do the first time is just plug it in.

Note

Though the clock is correctly set at the factory, discrepancies may arise during transport or storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct time by referring to “Setting the clock manually.”

When Daylight Saving Time (summer time) begins

This model automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (summer time).

” is displayed from the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (summer time) and disappears at the end of Daylight Saving Time (summer time) automatically.

Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment is based on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Daylight Saving Time (summer time) begins at: 1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.

Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final Sunday of October.

To cancel Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment during the Daylight Saving Time (summer time) period

The Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment can be canceled.

Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/DATE/ SLEEP OFF at the same time at least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed.

” and “OFF” appear in the display to show that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has been canceled. The display returns to the clock.

Notes

Changes to Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment by the unit (see above) are subject to circumstances and laws in each country/ region. Should this interfere with desired adjustment, cancel the Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment and set the DST display manually as necessary. Customers living in a country/region that does not use Daylight Saving Time (summer time) must cancel Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment before using the unit.

To activate Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment again, press and hold CLOCK and

SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF at the same time at least 2 seconds.

”and “On” appear in the display to show that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has been activated. The display returns to the clock.

Setting the clock manually

1Plug in the unit.

2Press and hold CLOCK for at least 2

seconds.

The year starts to flash in the display.

3Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set the year.

4Press CLOCK.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day, hour and minute, and then press

CLOCK.

The seconds start incrementing from zero.

Notes

If you do not press any button for about 1 minute while setting the clock, the clock setting will be canceled.

A calendar is installed in this unit. When the date is set, the day of the week is automatically displayed.

SUN = Sunday, MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday, WED = Wednesday,

THU = Thursday, FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday

To display the year and date

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the date, and press it again for the year.

After a while, the display will change back to the current time automatically.

Setting the brightness of the display

Three levels of brightness are available by pressing

BRIGHTNESS.

Operating the radio

–Manual tuning

1Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band.

2Press TUNING + or – (TUNE + or – on the remote) to tune in to a desired frequency.

3Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or

– (VOL + or – on the remote).

Note

The FM frequency display is accurate to within 0.1 MHz. For example, frequency 88.00 and 88.05 MHz will be displayed as “88.0 MHz.”

Tuning in to a station

The unit automatically scans AM or FM stations.

1Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band.

2Press and hold TUNING + or – (TUNE +

or – on the remote).

+ : scans upward through the frequency bands.

–: scans downwards through the frequency bands.

Scanning starts from the currently-tuned frequency. When a station is received, scanning stops.

3Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or – (VOL + or – on the remote).

–Preset tuning

You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.

Presetting a station

1Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Manual tuning” to tune the frequency you wish to preset.

2Press and hold DISPLAY/MEMORY for at least 2 seconds.

3Press PRESET + or – to select the preset

number, then press DISPLAY/MEMORY.

The frequency is stored with the selected preset number.

Example: The following display appears when you preset FM 105.8 MHz to preset number 1 for FM.

The display shows the frequency for about 10 seconds, and then returns to the current time.

To preset another station, repeat these steps.

Note

If you try to store another station with the same preset number, the previously stored station will be replaced.

Tuning in to a preset station

1Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band.

2Press PRESET + or – to select the desired preset number.

3Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or

– (VOL + or – on the remote).

–Auto preset tuning

1Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band.

2Press and hold RADIO BAND until “AP” appears in the display.

3Press DISPLAY/MEMORY.

The unit automatically presets the available channels in order.

Improving the reception

FM:

Extend the FM wire aerial fully to increase reception sensitivity.

AM:

Connect the supplied AM loop aerial to the unit. Rotate the aerial horizontally for optimum reception.

Notes on radio reception

Keep digital music players or mobile phones away from the AM loop aerial or the FM aerial, as this may lead to reception interference.

When you are listening to the radio with a Sony Ericsson Phone connected to the unit, interference with radio reception may occur.

When you are listening to the radio while charging a “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone, interference with radio reception may occur.

Operating a “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone

You can enjoy “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone music by connecting to this unit. To use a “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone, refer to the user’s guide of your “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone.

To select the connector of the “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone

This unit has two connectors for a “WALKMAN” and a Sony Ericsson Phone.

Select the connector before using “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone according to the following procedures.

Note

A “WALKMAN” and Sony Ericsson Phone cannot be used at the same time.

1 Pull the Docking Tray all the way out.

“WALKMAN” connector

Sony Ericsson Phone connector

2Press SELECT to select the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone

connector.

The indicator turns on to indicate the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone connector is activated.

Note

The Sony Ericsson Phone connector is selected by the default setting.

To operate a “WALKMAN”

1Choose the “WALKMAN” attachment that fits your “WALKMAN” (see “Compatible “WALKMAN” models”).

2Insert the tab on the left side of the attachment (A) into the left slot in the “WALKMAN” connector, and then press down into the unit (B).

3Set your “WALKMAN” on the unit.

The connector indicator blinks for a few seconds and then stays lit.

Notes

The unit cannot operate while the connector indicator is blinking.

If the indicator does not stay lit, remove the “WALKMAN” and set again.

When removing the “WALKMAN”, hold the Docking Tray securely with one hand.

4Press (play).

”appears in the display. The “WALKMAN” begins to play

automatically. You can operate the connected “WALKMAN” by this unit or the “WALKMAN” buttons.

5Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or

–(VOL + or – on the remote).

To	Press
Stop playback	OFF
Go to the next track	(forward)
Go back to the previous	(backward)
track
Locate a point while	(forward) or
listening to the sound	(backward)
	while playing and
	hold it until you
	find the point.

Tip

To remove the “WALKMAN” attachment, press firmly down on the area marked (ooo) (A), and remove (B), as shown in the illustration.

To operate a Sony Ericsson Phone

1 Set your Sony Ericsson Phone on the

unit.

The connector indicator blinks in a few seconds and then stays lit (green).

When your Sony Ericsson Phone is off, or if it is listed in “Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models” C , the indicator will turn red. In this case, only battery charge function will be available (see “To use the unit as a battery charger”).

Notes

The unit cannot operate while the connector indicator is blinking.

If the indicator does not stay lit, remove the Sony Ericsson Phone and set again.

Set Bluetooth function to off on the Sony Ericsson Phone.

2Press (play).

”appears in the display.

The Sony Ericsson Phone begins to play automatically. You can operate the connected Sony Ericsson Phone by this unit or the Sony Ericsson Phone buttons.

Note

If the Sony Ericsson Phone is listed in “Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models” B, certain operations may not be performed by the buttons on this unit. In this case, operate with the buttons on the Sony Ericsson Phone.

3Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or

– (VOL + or – on the remote).

To	Press
Stop playback	OFF
Go to the next track	(forward)
Go back to the previous	(backward)
track
Locate a point while	(forward) or
listening to the sound*	(backward)
	while playing and
	hold it until you
	find the point.

*This function may not be available on some models. If the function does not work, press(play) to cancel.

Notes

The volume may be low when the volume of Sony Ericsson Phone is set to low. In this case, adjust the volume of Sony Ericsson Phone.

When removing the Sony Ericsson Phone, hold the Docking Tray securely with one hand and tilt the phone forward.

To use the unit as a battery charger

You can use the unit as a battery charger. Charging begins when the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone is connected to the unit. Charging status appears in the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone display. For details, see the user’s guide of your “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone.

Note

A “WALKMAN” and Sony Ericsson Phone cannot be charged at the same time. Only the selected device (connector indicator on) can be charged.

Setting the alarm

This clock radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes—“WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone, radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see “Setting the clock for the first time”).

Note

Alarm function is available only for the models listed in “Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models” A.

To set the alarm

1Press and hold ALARM TIME SET A or

B for at least 2 seconds.

“WAKE UP” appears and the hour flashes in the display.

2Press ALARM TIME SET + or –

repeatedly until the desired hour appears.

To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold

ALARM TIME SET + or –.

3Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The minute flashes.

4Repeat step 2 to set the minute.

5Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The days of the week flash.

6Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.

You can select the days from the following three options:

Every day: SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI Week end: SUN SAT

7Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The alarm mode setting is entered.

8Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly until the desired alarm mode

flashes.

You can choose one of 3 settings: “,” “RADIO” or “BUZZER.” Set the alarm mode as follows:

–: see “ Setting the “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone alarm.”

–RADIO: see “ Setting the radio alarm.”

–BUZZER: see “ Setting the buzzer alarm.”

Setting the “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone alarm

1Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”

2Press SELECT on the Docking Tray to select the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone connector.

3Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select

“” alarm mode.

“VOL” flashes in the display.

4Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust the volume.

5Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The setting is entered.

6If “A” or “B” does not appear in the display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B

again.

The “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone will sound at the set time. With the alarm mode set to “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone, when the alarm time met, if “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone is not attached to the unit, the alarm sound will be the buzzer.

Notes

Select music library on your “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone with it connected to this unit when you set the alarm mode to “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone.

Power on the “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone before connecting to this unit.

Setting the radio alarm

1Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”

2Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select

“RADIO” alarm mode.

“VOL” appears in the display.

3Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust the volume.

4Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

Band (“FM” or “AM”) or “– –” flashes. “– –” is the last station received.

5Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to select

the desired band or “– –.”

If you select “– –,” jump to step 8.

6Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The preset number flashes.

7Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to select

the desired preset number.

The setting is entered.

8If “A” or “B” does not appear in the display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B

again.

The radio will turn on at the set time.

Setting the buzzer alarm

1Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”

2Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select

“BUZZER” alarm mode.

The setting is entered.

3If “A” or “B” does not appear in the display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B

again.

The buzzer will sound at the set time.

Note

The volume cannot be set for the buzzer alarm.

To confirm an alarm time setting

Press ALARM TIME SET + or –. The setting will be displayed for about 4 seconds.

To change an alarm setting

Press and hold ALARM TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold ALARM TIME SET – for at least

2 seconds to move the alarm time back.

When you release the button, the changed time will be displayed for about 2 seconds. To change the alarm time again, press ALARM TIME SET + or – within these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will be fixed as displayed.

To doze for a few more minutes

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.

The sound turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes.

You can change the snooze time by pressing

SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF repeatedly within 4 seconds.

The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes.

To stop the snooze timer, press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote).

To stop the alarm

Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote) to turn off the alarm.

The alarm will sound again at the same time the next day.

To deactivate the alarm

Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to turn off the alarm A or B indicator from the display.

To activate the alarm

Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to turn on the alarm A or B indicator in the display.

Notes

If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A and B, alarm A takes priority.

If there is no operation while the alarm is occurring, the alarm will stop after about 60 minutes.

Note on the alarm in the event of a power interruption

In the event of a power interruption, the alarm will work until the battery is totally discharged. However, certain functions will be affected as follows:

The backlight will not light up.

If the alarm mode is set to “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone or radio, it will change to buzzer automatically.

If a power interruption occurs while the alarm is sounding, the alarm will stop.

If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm will sound for about 5 minutes.

If “ ” appears in the display, the alarm will not sound in the event of a power interruption. Replace the battery if “ ” appears.

The snooze function will not work.

During a power interruption, each alarm will sound at the set time only once.

Setting the sleep timer

You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the builtin sleep timer that turns off the unit automatically after a preset duration.

1Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.

“SLEEP” appears and the sleep time flashes in the display.

2Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer

duration.

Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in minutes) changes as follows:

90 60 30 15

OFF

The display returns to clock mode for about 4 seconds after you have finished the duration

setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep timer starts.

The unit will play for the duration you set, and then shut off.

To turn off the unit before the preset time

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF or OFF/ ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote).

To change the sleep timer setting

You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep timer has been activated.

To deactivate the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to “OFF” in step 2.

Connecting external equipment

To listen to sound

1Connect the AUDIO IN jack of the unit to the line out jack or headphone jack of the external equipment using the audio connecting cable (supplied).

Audio connecting cable (supplied)

To external equipment

2Press AUDIO IN to display “AUDIO IN.”

3Play the equipment connected to the

AUDIO IN jack.

4Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or – (VOL + or – on the remote).

To return to the radio

Press RADIO BAND.

The frequency is shown in the display.

To return to the “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone

Press (play).

To stop listening

Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote), and stop playback on the connected unit.

Notes

Refer also to the connected equipment’s manual.

The supplied audio connecting cable may not be used with some external equipment. In this case, use a cord suitable for the external equipment you are using.

When you listen to the radio with external equipment connected, turn off the connected equipment to prevent noise. If noise occurs, even when the equipment is turned off, disconnect and place the external equipment away from the unit.