Setting the clock
Operations
To set the clock for the first
Power source
time
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
This unit is preset to the current date and time at
power source to keep the clock and the alarm
the factory, and is powered by a backup battery.
operating during a power interruption (No Power
All you need to do the first time is just plug it in.
No Problem system).
Note
Note for customers in the UK
Though the clock is correctly set at the factory,
The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory
discrepancies may arise during transport or
is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032
storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct
battery. If the “AM 12:00” appears in the display
time by referring to “To set the clock manually. ”
when the unit is connected to AC outlet for the
When daylight saving time (summer
first time, the battery may be weak. In this case,
time) begins
consult a Sony dealer. The preinstalled CR2032
This model automatically adjusts for daylight
battery is considered part of the product, and is
saving time (summer time).
covered by the warranty.
“ ” is displayed from the beginning of daylight
You are required to show “Note for customers in
saving time (summer time) and disappears at the
the UK” (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in
end of the daylight saving time (summer time)
order to validate the warranty for this product.
automatically.
When to replace the battery
Auto DST/summer time adjustment is based on
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in
the display.
Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
weak, the current time and alarm will be erased.
Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
Sunday of October.
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
explosion.
To cancel Auto DST/summer time adjustment
during the daylight saving time (summer
To replace the battery
time) period
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be
canceled.
outlet, remove the screw of the battery
Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
compartment at the bottom of the unit,
BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for at
and open the lid (see Fig. ).
least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed.
2
Remove the old battery and insert a new
“ ” and “OFF” appear in the display to show that
Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been
one in the battery compartment with the
canceled. The display returns to the clock.
side facing up (see Fig. ).
Notes
3
Replace the battery compartment lid and
Changes to Auto DST/summer time adjustment
tighten the screw.
by the unit (see above) are subject to
4
circumstances and laws in each country/region.
Press , RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN or
Should this interfere with desired adjustment,
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit to
cancel the Auto DST/summer time adjustment
turn “
” off in the display.
and set the DST display manually as necessary.
Customers living in a country/region that does
Note
not use daylight saving time (summer time)
When you replace the battery, do not
must cancel Auto DST/summer time
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
adjustment before using the unit.
Otherwise, the current date, current time,
To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment
alarm and station presets will be erased.
again, press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for
at least 2 seconds.
“ ” and “On” appear in the display to show that
Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been
activated. The display returns to the clock.
To set the clock manually
To change the clock setting manually, operate the
unit as follows.
1
Plug in the unit.
2
Press and hold CLOCK until the year
Reset button
flashes in the display.
3
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set
the year, and then press CLOCK.
4
Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour
and minute.
CR2032
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 100-year calendar (2011 - 2110) is installed in
the unit. When the date is set, the day of the
To reset the unit
week is automatically displayed.
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,
Press the reset button with a pointed object if the
WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,
unit fails to function properly. The current time,
alarm and station presets, etc., will revert to their
FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
factory presets (see Fig. ).
To display the year and date
To charge your iPod
During clock display, press CLOCK on the unit
once for the date, and press it again for the year.
You can use the unit as a battery charger.
After a few seconds, the display will change back
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to
to the current time automatically.
the unit.
The charging status appears in the display on
iPod. For details, see the user’s guide of your iPod.