Sony ICF-C11iP Operating Instructions

Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-C11iP
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
Before operating the system, please read this guide thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
WARNING
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the
battery.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
short-circuit may occur.
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
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to disconnect the AC
negative consequences for the environment and human health,
adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily accessible AC
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from
handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to
the AC outlet immediately.
conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office,
The nameplate and important information concerning safety are
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
located on the bottom exterior of the main unit and on the
purchased the product.
surface of the AC adaptor.
Applicable accessory: Remote control.
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
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that
directives
the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony
household waste.
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Inquiries related to product compliance based on European On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination
Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg)
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,
or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,
mercury or 0.004% lead.
please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will
guarantee documents.
help prevent potentially negative consequences for the
environment and human health which could otherwise be
On copyrights
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff
only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point
the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove
with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
No Power No Problem is a trademark of Sony Corporation. the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
Auto Time Set is a trademark of Sony Corporation. applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
Notes
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or
 This unit is not specified for use with an iPad, and malfunction battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household
may result if used with one. waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
 In the Operating Instructions, "iPhone" is used as a general product.
reference to functions on an iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit,
specified by the text or illustrations.
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Precautions
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, not the cord.
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep credit
cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches, CRT-
based TVs, or projectors, etc., 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.
 During a thunderstorm, do not touch the antenna (aerial) and
plug.
 Do not touch the unit with wet hands.
 Do not place the unit anywhere near water.
Notes on the AC adaptor
 Use only the supplied AC adaptor. To avoid damaging the
system, do not use any other AC adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
 Plug the AC adaptor into a nearby wall outlet (mains). In the
case of a problem, unplug it from the wall outlet (mains)
immediately.
 Do not install the AC adaptor in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the
AC adaptor to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the AC adaptor.
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Getting started
Connecting to an AC
power source
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 6V jack on the
rear of this unit firmly and plug it into a wall outlet.
Notes
 Do not twist or place heavy objects on the AC adaptor cord.
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, not the cord.
About the battery as a backup
power source
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup power source to
keep the clock and the alarm operating during a power
interruption. (No Power No Problem system)
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
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
first time, the battery may be weak. In this case, consult a Sony
Equipment (Applicable in the European Union
dealer. The preinstalled CR2032 battery is considered part of the
and other European countries with separate
product, and is covered by the warranty.
collection systems)
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.
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 erased.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of
another battery may cause a fire or explosion.
To replace the battery, see "Replacing the battery of the unit" for
details.
Connecting the AM loop
aerial
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the
The shape and length of the aerial is designed to receive AM
European Union and other European
signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the aerial.
countries with separate collection systems)
1
Remove only the loop part from the plastic
stand.
2
Set up the AM loop aerial.
Refer to the Startup Guide.
3
Insert the AM loop aerial connector in the AM
ANTENNA jack on the rear of the unit.
To remove the AM loop aerial
Push and hold down the tab of the aerial terminal clamp, and
remove the AM loop aerial.
Remote control
Before using the supplied remote for the first time, remove the
insulation film.
When to replace the battery
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should last for about 6
months. When the remote can no longer operate the unit,
replace the battery with a new one.
Note
 If you are not going to use the remote for a long time, remove
the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by
leakage or corrosion.
Setting the clock
To set the clock for the first time
This unit is preset to the current date and time at the factory, and
is powered by a backup battery. All you need to do the first time
is just plug it in and select your time zone.
1
Plug in the unit.
The current WET (Western European Time) appears in the
display.
2
Press and hold OFF and CLOCK/MODE for at
least 2 seconds.
Area number "0" flashes in the display.
3
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly to
select the number as follows:
Area number Time zone
0 Western European
Time/ Western
(default setting)
European Summer Time
1 Central European Time/
Central European
Summer Time
2 Eastern European Time/
Eastern European
Summer Time
3 Moscow Standard Time
4 Gulf Standard Time
5 Hong Kong Time
4
Press DISPLAY/MEMORY to set.
Notes
 To cancel the time zone setting, press OFF instead of
DISPLAY/MEMORY in step 4.
 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 "To set the clock manually. "
When daylight saving time (DST/
summer time) begins
This unit 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 the daylight saving
time (summer time) automatically.
Auto DST/summer time adjustment is based on GMT (Greenwich
Mean Time).
Area number 0:
 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.
Area number 1:
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 2:00 AM on the
final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 3:00 AM on the final Sunday of October.
Area number 2:
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 3:00 AM on the
final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 4:00 AM on the final Sunday of October.
To cancel Auto DST/summer time
adjustment during the daylight saving time
(summer time) period
The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be canceled.
Press and hold OFF and DISPLAY/MEMORY on the unit at the
same time for at least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed.
" " and "OFF" appear in the display to show that Auto DST/summer
time adjustment has been canceled. The display returns to the clock.
Notes
 Changes to Auto 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
Auto 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
Auto DST/summer time adjustment before using the unit.
 To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment again, press
and hold OFF and DISPLAY/MEMORY 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.
 When the unit is set to Moscow Standard Time, Gulf Standard
Time, or Hong Kong time, Auto DST/summer time adjustment
defaults to off. You can turn it on by the above operation. The
beginning and the end of daylight saving time (summer time)
will be the same as area number 2.
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/MODE until the year
flashes in the display.
3
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set
the year, and then press CLOCK/MODE.
4
Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour and
minute.
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
 side facing up
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 (2013 - 2112) is installed in the unit. When
the date is set, the day of the week is automatically displayed.
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday, WED = Wednesday,
THU = Thursday, FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
To change the time format
You can choose a time format of the 12-hour system (default) or
the 24-hour system.
Press and hold OFF and SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit at
the same time for at least two seconds.
The time format toggles between the 12-hour system ("AM
12:00" = midnight) and the 24-hour system ("0:00" = midnight).
To display the year and date
During clock display, press DISPLAY/MEMORY once for the date
and month, and press it again for the year.
After a few seconds, the display will change back to the current
time automatically.
Continued on the reverse side
Startup Guide
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