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 is supplied with the
unit for Australian model.).
The battery keeps the clock and the alarm operating in
the event of a power interruption.
Knowing when to replace
the battery
When the battery becomes weak, “E” 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.
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” flashes on 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.
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. A-1)
2
Insert a new battery in the battery
compartment with the e side facing up.
To remove the battery from the battery
compartment, push it out from the side marked
PUSH. (See Fig. A-2)
3
Insert the battery compartment back into the
unit and secure it with the screw.
(See Fig. A-3)
4
When you are replacing the battery, press
RADIO ON to turn “E” indicator off in
the display.
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
• 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.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
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 first time
(UK model only)
This unit is preset to the current date and time at the
factory, and is powered by the back up battery. All
you need to do the first time is just plug it in.
Plug in the unit.
“month and date” (about 1 second) t “year” (about 1
second) t “current time” appears in the display in turn.
Note
During the shipment and your first use, a clock error
may occur. In this case, refer to “Setting the clock and
date” to set the correct time.
When daylight saving time
(summer time) begins
The following models employ the Automatic Daylight
Saving Time/Summer Time adjustment. The DST
indicator in the display appears in the display at the
beginning of the daylight saving time (summer time),
and disappears at the end of it.
Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment is based on
GMT (Greenwich Mean 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.