Sony ICF-C218 Operating Instructions

FM/AM Clock Radio
ICF-C218
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
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* There is a tactile dot beside
VOLUME to show the direction to
Battery compartment
turn up the volume.
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2-319-815-71(1)
English
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 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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
The nameplate and important information concerning
safety are located on the bottom exterior.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same type.
WARNING
 Replace the battery for the clock backup with a Sony
CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
 Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble or dispose of in fire.
 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from
children.
Features
 Single alarm FM/AM Clock radio.
 Various types of alarms — radio and buzzer.
 Automatic time set — When you plug the clock in
for the first time, the current time will be shown in
the display.
 Automatic Daylight Saving Time/Summer time
adjustment.
 Date button to display month, day and year.
 Battery backup to keep the clock during a power
interruption with a CR2032 battery installed.
 Extendable snooze — snooze time can be extended
from 10 to 60 minutes in maximum every time you
use.
AC power cord
About the backup
battery
To keep good time, as backup power source, this unit
has one CR2032 battery inside of the unit in addition
to the house current.
The battery keeps the clock in the event of a power
interruption.
Knowing when to replace the
battery
When the battery becomes weak, "" indicator
appears in the display.
In the event of a power interruption when the battery
is weak, current time and alarm functions will be
initialized.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of
fire or explosion.
Installing and replacing the
backup battery
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
outlet, remove the screw that secures the
battery compartment at the bottom of the
unit using a screwdriver, and remove the
battery compartment. (See Fig. -)
2
Insert a new battery in the battery
compartment with the  side facing up.
To remove the battery from the battery
compartment, push it out from the side marked
PUSH. (See Fig. -)
3
Insert the battery compartment back into
the unit and secure it with the screw.
(See Fig. -)
4
When you are replacing the battery, press
RADIO ON to turn "" indicator off in the
display.
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Note
If you replace the battery, do not disconnect AC plug
from AC outlet.
Otherwise, current time and alarm will be initialized.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep the lithium
battery out of the reach of children. Should the
battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
 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.
 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
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.
Setting the clock for the Improving the
first time reception
This unit is preset to the current date and time at the FM:
factory, and is powered by the back up battery. All you The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna.
need to do the first time is just plug it in and select Extend the AC power cord fully to increase
your time zone. reception sensitivity.
1
Plug in the unit.
"month and date" (about 1 second)  "year"
(about 1 second)  "the current EST/EDT
(Eastern Standard/Daylight Time)" appears in the
display.
2
Press TIME ZONE.
AM:
Area number "2" appears in the display.
Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception.
If you live in the Eastern Time zone, you do not
A ferrite bar AM antenna is built-in to the unit.
need to adjust the area setting.
Area number Time zone
1 Atlantic Standard/Daylight Time
2 Eastern Standard/Daylight Time
(default)
3 Central Standard/Daylight Time
4 Mountain Standard/Daylight Time
Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal
5 Pacific Standard/Daylight Time
surface, as this may lead to interference of reception.
6 Yukon Standard/Daylight Time
7 Hawaiian Standard/Daylight Time
Setting the alarm
3
Press TIME ZONE repeatedly until the
The alarm function can be select from two alarm
desired number appears.
sounds, RADIO or BUZZER.
The display returns to the clock about 4 seconds
after the operation is complete.
Notes
 Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock
Note
(see "Setting the clock and date").
During the shipment and your first use, a clock error
 The factory setting alarm time is "PM 12:00".
may occur. In this case, refer to "Setting the clock and
date" to set the correct time.  To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and
adjust the volume (see "Playing the radio").
When daylight saving time
To set the alarm time
(summer time) begins
The following models employ the Automatic Daylight
1
Set ALARM MODE to the desired alarm
Saving Time/Summer Time adjustment. The DST
sound (RADIO or BUZZER).
indicator in the display appears in the display at the
beginning of the daylight saving time (summer time), The alarm time appears for a few seconds, and
and disappears at the end of it.
then the ALARM indicator lights up in the display.
 Daylight saving time begins at: 2:00 AM on the
(It does not appear when the switch is set to OFF.)
second Sunday of March. 2
Slide ALARM TIME SET + or – to set the
 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first
desired time.
Sunday of November.
Each slide of ALARM TIME SET + or – changes
the indication by 1 minute. If you keep sliding
To cancel the Automatic DST/
ALARM TIME SET + or –, the alarm time goes
Summer Time adjustment and to
forward (or backward) by 1 minute up to
10 minutes, and then by 10 minutes increments.
set DST display manually
While setting the alarm time, the ALARM
The Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment can be
indicator flashes in the display.
cancelled.
Press and hold DST for more than 3 seconds
while the clock is displayed.
A beep sounds, and "Aut  OFF" appears in the
display to show that the Automatic DST/Summer
Time adjustment is cancelled. The display returns to When the alarm time setting operation is
complete, the display returns to the clock after a
the clock.
few seconds and the ALARM indicator changes
Notes
from flashing to fully lit.
 The change timing of Automatic DST/Summer
Time adjustment employed by the unit (see above) is
 While ALARM MODE is set to RADIO or BUZZER,
subjected to variation by circumstances and the law
the alarm time setting can be changed by ALARM
in each country/region. In such a case, cancel the
TIME SET.
Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment and set
One slide of ALARM TIME SET displays the alarm
DST display manually as necessary. The customer
time for about 4 seconds. By adjusting ALARM
who lives in the country/region that has not
TIME SET while the alarm time appears in the
introduced the daylight saving time (summer time)
display, the alarm time will be changed.
must cancel Automatic DST/Summer Time
 The ALARM indicator flashes in the display while:
adjustment before using the set.
– The alarm time appears in the display.
 To activate the Automatic DST/Summer Time
– The alarm sounds.
adjustment again, press and hold DST for more than
– Snooze function is turned on.
3 seconds. A beep sounds, and "Aut  On" appears
 The alarm time setting cannot be changed if ALARM
in the display to show that the Automatic DST/
MODE is set to OFF. If ALARM TIME SET is
Summer Time adjustment is activated. The display
adjusted, "OFF" appears in the display for about
returns to the clock.
0.5 seconds.
 To change the display to the daylight saving time
 CLOCK, DST, and TIME ZONE are unavailable while
(summer time) manually, see "To change the display
the alarm sounds or snooze function is turned on.
to the daylight saving time (summer time)
 The alarm function works as usual at the beginning
indication. "
and end day of the daylight saving time (summer
time). While the Automatic DST/Summer Time
adjustment is set, as a result, if the alarm is set at a
Setting the clock and
time skipped when the daylight saving time
(summer time) begins, the alarm is skipped, or if the
date
alarm is set at a time overlapped when the daylight
saving time (summer time) ends, the alarm sounds
To change the setting manually, follow the procedure
twice.
from step 1.
1
To doze for a few more minutes
Press CLOCK for more than 2 seconds.
You will hear a beep and the year will start to flash
Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
in the display.
The sound turns off but will automatically come on
2
Press + or – until the correct year appears in
again after about 10 minutes. Each time you press
the display. SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF, the snooze time changes
3 as follows:
Press CLOCK.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month, day
and time.
The maximum length of the snooze time is
After setting the time, two short beeps sound and
60 minutes.
the clock starts from 0 seconds.
The display shows the snooze time for about
4 seconds and returns to show the current time. When
 Pressing and holding + or – changes the year, month
you press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF after the
or day rapidly.
current time appears, the snooze time starts from
When setting the current time, time changes rapidly
10 minutes again.
by 1 minute-increments up to 10 minutes, and then
by 10 minute-increments.
To stop the Alarm
 While setting the clock, you must perform each step
within 65 seconds, or the clock setting mode will be
Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET to turn off
cancelled.
the alarm.
The alarm will come on again at the same time the
To display the year and date
next day.
If RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the
Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the
alarm sounds continuously for about 60 minutes, and
date, and within about 3 seconds press it again then it will be stop automatically.
for the year.
To deactivate the Alarm
The display shows the date or year for about 3 seconds
and then changes back to the current time.
Turn ALARM MODE to OFF.
If you connect the AC plug to AC outlet while this unit
ALARM indicator disappears from the display.
is powered from the backup power source, the current
date and time appears in the following order. (It is
Note on alarm in the event of a power
same as when the unit is powered on after the power
interruption
failure.)
If the alarm set time comes in the event of a power
"month and date" (about 1 second)  "year" (about 1
interruption or a power interruption occurs while the
second)  "current time"
alarm is sounding, the display will turn off and the
alarm will not sound, and the alarm status will be as
To change the display to the
follows. If power returns within 60 minutes from the
alarm set time, the alarm will sound. If the power
daylight saving time (summer
interruption occurred while the Snooze function was
time) indication operating, the snooze function will continue. If the
snooze time had passed when the power interruption
Change the daylight saving time (summer time)
occurred, the alarm will sound after power returns.
adjustment setting according to the following
procedures if you have cancelled the Automatic DST/ In this status, if the  indicator does not light up,
Summer Time adjustment. RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET, SNOOZE buttons and
ALARM MODE functions are available. SNOOZE time
Press DST.
will be fixed only 10 minutes if the SNOOZE button
DST indicator appears in the display and the time
has been pressed.
indication changes to the daylight saving time
(summer time).
To deactivate the daylight saving time (summer time)
adjustment, press DST again.

Playing the radio

1
Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2
Adjust volume using VOLUME.
3
Select BAND.
4
Tune in to a station using TUNING.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET.
Setting the sleep timer
You can fall asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep
timer that turns off the radio automatically after a
preset duration.
Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to
durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Each press
changes the display as follows:
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to
"90".
The radio will play for the duration you set, then shut
off.
To turn off the radio before the
preset time
Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET or
SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
To use both sleep timer and alarm
You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened
by the radio or buzzer alarm at the preset time.
1
Set the alarm. (See "Setting the alarm".)
2
Set the sleep timer. (See "Setting the sleep
timer".)

Troubleshooting

Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
following simple checks to determine whether or not
servicing is required.
If the problem persists, 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 or buzzer alarm does not sound at the
preset alarm time.
 Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been
activated? (i.e., Does the ALARM indicator light
up?)
The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes
on at the preset alarm time.
 Has VOLUME been adjusted?
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 the cord.
 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, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) that
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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Specifications
Time display
12-hour System
Frequency range
Band Frequency
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM 530 – 1 710 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5 / inches) dia., 8 Ω
8
Power output
150 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
For power backup: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery
Dimensions
Approx. 155 × 64.5 × 150 mm (w/h/d)
(6 / × 2 / × 6 inches) incl. projecting parts and
1 5
8 8
controls
Mass
Approx. 495.2 g (1 lb 1.5 oz) incl. CR2032 battery
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.