Sony ICF-C1PJ Operating Instructions

4-528-478-23(1)
FM/AM Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (En el reverso)
©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-C1PJ
NATURE SOUND/PRESET
Projector lens
Projector unit
Display
FM wire antenna
AC power cord
Use the tactile dots on VOL/SET + and TUNING + and the tactile characters on 3
(NATURE SOUND/PRESET) and ALARM RESET/OFF as a guide when operating the
unit.
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Before operating the unit, please read this
(applicable in the European Union and
guide thoroughly and retain it for future
other European countries with separate
reference.
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battery shall not be treated as
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WARNING
used in combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
Do not ingest the battery,
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more
Chemical Burn Hazard.
than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By
This product contains a coin/button cell ensuring these products and batteries are
battery. If the coin/button cell battery is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in potentially negative consequences for the
just 2 hours and can lead to death. environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
Keep new and used batteries away from
handling. The recycling of the materials will
children.
help to conserve natural resources.
If the battery compartment does not close In case of products that for safety, performance
securely, stop using the product and keep it or data integrity reasons require a permanent
away from children.
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
If you think batteries might have been
staff only. To ensure that the battery and the
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
electrical and electronic equipment will be
body, seek immediate medical attention.
treated properly, hand over these products at
end-of-life to the applicable collection point for
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment is in compliance with Directive
equipment. For all other batteries, please view
2014/53/EU.
the section on how to remove the battery from
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity
the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
is available at the following internet address:
applicable collection point for the recycling of
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waste batteries. For more detailed information
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
about recycling of this product or battery,
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
please contact your local Civic Office, your
sunshine, fire or the like.
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product or battery.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
WARNING
exterior.
 Battery may explode if handled incorrectly.
CAUTION
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of
in fire.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
 Dispose of used battery promptly and in
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
accordance with local environmental laws
This symbol is intended to alert the
and guidelines. Keep away from children.
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
License and Trademark
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Notice
Notice for customers: the following
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information is only applicable to
Corporation.
equipment sold in countries applying
EU directives.
Precautions
This product has been manufactured by or on
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
 Operate the unit on the power sources
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries
specified in "Specifications."
related to product compliance based on
 To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
European Union legislation shall be addressed
pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium,
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a
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heat source, such as a radiator or airduct, or
Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive
any service or guarantee matters, please refer
dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
to the addresses provided in the separate
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
service or guarantee documents.
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
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA a qualified personnel before operating it any
(European Economic Area). further.
 To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol
or benzine, which may damage the finish.
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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Getting Started Operations
Connecting the AM Setting the clock
loop antenna manually
The shape and the length of the antenna is To change the clock setting manually, operate
designed to receive AM signals. Do not the unit as follows.
dismantle or roll up the antenna.
1
Press and hold SET TIME/DATE for
1
Raise the plastic stand and fit the
more than 2 seconds.
antenna into the slot of the stand. The year will start to flash on the display.
2
Press VOL/SET + or – repeatedly to
select the year, and then press
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
3
Repeat step 2 to set the month, day
and time.
Plastic stand
Press the
After setting the time, a beep will sound.
antenna into
Notes
the stand
until it clicks.
 If you do not press any button for about 1
minute while setting the clock, clock setting
2
Insert the AM antenna connector into mode will be canceled.
 A 100-year calendar (2013 - 2112) is installed
the AM ANTENNA jack on the unit.
in the system.
To change the time format
You can choose between the 24-hour system
(default) or the 12-hour system to display the
time.
Press and hold ALARM RESET/OFF and
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER for about
3 seconds.
To remove the AM loop
The time format toggles between the 24-hour
antenna
system ("0:00" = midnight) and the 12-hour
Push and hold down the tab of the antenna
system ("AM 12:00" = midnight).
terminal clamp, and remove the AM loop
antenna.
To display the date and year
Press SET TIME/DATE once to display the day
and month, and press again to display the year.
To return to the current time display, press SET
TIME/DATE once again; or after a few seconds
the clock display will return automatically.
When daylight saving time
(summer time) begins/ends
while Automatic DST/summer
Connecting to an AC
time adjustment is set to off
power source
Change the clock setting manually if you have
canceled the Automatic DST/summer time
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
adjustment.
Using the projector
The projector function allows you to display the
To wall outlet clock and the currently used alarm icons on a
nearby wall or ceiling at a range of 0.5 m – 4 m.
"day and month" (about 2 seconds)  "year"
(about 2 seconds)  "current CET (Central
European Time) or current WET (Western
European Time)" appears on the display in turn.
(This unit is preset to the current CET (except
for UK model) or the current WET (for UK
model) at the factory, and is powered by the
back-up battery.)
Setting the clock
1
Rotate the projector unit to point the
All you need to do to set the clock for the first
time is select your time zone. projector lens in the desired direction.
2
Press PROJECTION.
Except for UK model
3
The unit is set to the current CET (Central Turn FOCUS to adjust the focus.
European Time) as a default. If you live in
To turn off the projector, press PROJECTION
the Central European Time zone, you do
again.
not need to perform this operation.
If you want to change the Automatic DST/ To rotate the projection view
summer time adjustment settings, refer to
"About Automatic DST/summer time Press ROTATE PROJECTION repeatedly.
adjustment."
Each time you press ROTATE PROJECTION, the
projection view rotates as Fig. .
For UK model
The unit is set to the current WET (Western
Notes
European Time) as a default. If you live in
 Do not stare into the lens directly.
the Western European Time zone, you do
 The projector function cannot be used unless
not need to perform this operation.
the clock has been set.
If you want to change the Automatic DST/
 Certain walls and ceilings may not display
summer time adjustment settings, refer to
the projection properly.
"About Automatic DST/summer time
 The projector unit can be rotated 90° forward
adjustment."
or backward from the upward position, and
clicks when returned to the upward position.
1
Press and hold TIME ZONE for more  If the projector unit is rotated beyond its
limits, it may be damaged.
than 2 seconds.
 The projector will automatically turn off after
Area number "1:00" or "0:00" appears on
16 hours.
the display.
2
Press VOL/SET + or – repeatedly to
Listening to the radio
select a number as follows:
Except for UK model
1
Press AM/FM/NATURE SOUND
Automatic DST/
Area
Time zone summer time repeatedly to select the desired band
number
adjustment
(AM or FM).
"0:00" Western
2
Press TUNING + or – to tune to the
European Time
desired station.
(GMT±0:00)
If you press and hold TUNING + or –,
"1:00" Central
Initial
scanning starts. Scanning pauses when a
(default) European Time
setting: On
station is found, and restarts after a few
(GMT+1:00)
seconds. To stop scanning, press TUNING +
"2:00" Eastern
or – (or SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER).
European Time
(GMT+2:00)
3
Press VOL/SET + or – to adjust the
volume.
For UK model
To turn off the radio, press ALARM RESET/
Automatic DST/ OFF.
Area
Time zone summer time
number
Note
adjustment
 The FM frequency display is accurate to
"0:00" Western
within 0.1 MHz. For example, frequencies
(default) European Time
(GMT±0:00) 88.00 MHz and 88.05 MHz will both be
displayed as "88.0 MHz."
"1:00" Central
Initial
European Time
setting: On
To preset radio stations
(GMT+1:00)
"2:00" Eastern
You can preset 5 stations for FM and 5 stations
European Time
for AM.
(GMT+2:00)
1
"4:00" Gulf Standard Tune to the station you wish to preset.
Time
2
Press and hold the desired NATURE
Initial
(GMT+4:00)
setting: Off
SOUND/PRESET (1 to 5) until you hear
"8:00" Hong Kong Time
a beep.
(GMT+8:00)
3
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER
to set.
Example: The following display appears
If you live in a country/region other
when you preset FM 105.7 MHz to preset
than in these time zones
number 3 for FM.
Refer to "Setting the clock manually" to set the
correct time.
Note
 During shipment and your first use, a clock
error may occur. In this case, refer to "Setting
the clock manually" to set the correct time.
About Automatic DST/
summer time adjustment 
This unit is equipped with a DST/summer time
adjustment function. When this function is
turned on, the unit automatically adjusts for
daylight saving time (summer time). "DST"
automatically appears on the display at the
beginning of daylight saving time (summer
time), and disappears at the end of daylight
saving time (summer time).
The display shows the frequency for a few
The Automatic DST/summer time adjustment
is based on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). seconds and then changes back to the
current time.
Area number "0:00":
To change the preset station, tune to the
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins
desired station and press and hold the
at 1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
NATURE SOUND/PRESET (1 to 5) until you
 Standard time begins at 2:00 AM on the final
hear a beep.
Sunday of October.
Note
Area number "1:00":
 If you try to store another station with the
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins
same preset number, the previously stored
at 2:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
station will be replaced.
 Standard time begins at 3:00 AM on the final
Sunday of October. To tune to a preset station
1
Area number "2:00": Press AM/FM/NATURE SOUND
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins
repeatedly to select the desired band
at 3:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
(AM or FM).
 Standard time begins at 4:00 AM on the final
2
Sunday of October. Press NATURE SOUND/PRESET (1 to 5)
where the desired station is stored.
Area number "4:00" (for UK model):
3
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins Press VOL/SET + or – to adjust the
at 2:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
volume.
 Standard time begins at 3:00 AM on the final
Note
Sunday of October.
 If no station has been preset yet, "Non"
Area number "8:00" (for UK model):
appears on the display. Then the unit returns
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins
to the same state as in step 1.
at 2:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at 3:00 AM on the final
Sunday of October.
Note
 The implementation of DST/summer time
and its beginning/ending date and time are
subject to circumstances and laws in each
country/region. Should this interfere with the
desired adjustment, cancel the Automatic
DST/summer time adjustment and set the
clock manually as necessary. Customers
living in a country/region that does not use
daylight saving time (summer time) should
cancel the Automatic DST/summer time
adjustment before using the unit.
Switching the Automatic
DST/summer time
adjustment function on or off
You can turn the Automatic DST/summer
time adjustment function on or off.
Press and hold DST for more than 2
seconds.
The display will show "Aut  On"
(Automatic DST/summer time adjustment
is turned on) or "Aut  OFF" (Automatic
DST/summer time adjustment is turned
off).
Tips
Selecting a Nature
 When the alarm setting is complete, the
Sound alarm time setting is displayed.
 If you press and hold SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/
ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting
This unit includes 5 types of Nature Sounds:
the alarm, the alarm setting is immediately
Sea Waves, Birds, Rain, Brook, and Under the
complete.
Sea.
Notes
1
Press AM/FM/NATURE SOUND
 If a second alarm sounds during a first (or
repeatedly to select the Nature Sound.
the snooze function is active), the second
alarm takes priority.
2
Press the desired NATURE SOUND/
 If the same alarm time is set for both ALARM
PRESET (1 to 5).
A and ALARM B, ALARM A takes priority.
 If no operation is performed while the alarm
is sounding, the alarm will stop after about
60 minutes.
 When Automatic DST/summer time
Icons Sound type
adjustment is set, the alarm sounds as
Sea Waves
follows:
– If the alarm is set to a time that is
Birds
skipped as a result of daylight saving
time starting, the alarm will sound when
Rain
daylight saving time is applied.
– If the alarm is set to a time that is
Brook
doubled as a result of daylight saving
time ending, the alarm will sound twice.
Under the Sea
Notes on the alarm in the event of a
To turn off the Nature Sound, press ALARM
power interruption
RESET/OFF.
In the event of a power interruption, the alarm
Note
functions work until the battery is fully
 When other functions are in use, Nature discharged. But certain functions may be
affected as follows:
Sounds are not available.
 The display will disappear.
 If the alarm sound is set to "RADIO" or
Setting the alarm
"NATURE," the buzzer will sound.
 If a power interruption occurs while the
alarm is sounding, the buzzer will sound.
The dual alarm function allows you to set two
 If ALARM RESET/OFF is not pressed, the
alarm programs (ALARM A and ALARM B).
alarm will sound for about 5 minutes.
The alarm time can be set for each program
 If "  " appears on the display, the alarm will
and the alarm sound can be selected from
not sound in the event of a power
"RADIO" (radio), "BUZZ" (buzzer), or "NATURE"
interruption. Replace the battery if "  "
(Nature Sound).
appears.
Before setting the alarm
 The snooze function will not work.
 Make sure to set the clock. (See "Setting the
 During a power interruption, the alarm will
clock manually.") sound only once at the set time.
 To set the radio alarm, first preset your
favorite station. (See "To preset radio
Setting the sleep
stations.")
timer
1
Press and hold SET ALARM/ALARM A
(or B) for more than 2 seconds.
While setting the alarm, "A" (or "B") flashes You can fall asleep to the radio or Nature
on the display. Sound using the sleep timer, which turns off
the radio or Nature Sound automatically after a
2
Press VOL/SET + or – to select the
preset duration.
desired hour, and press SNOOZE/
Press SLEEP while the radio or Nature
BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
Sound is playing.
"SLEEP" appears on the display.
Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in
minutes) changes on the display as follows:
The radio or Nature Sound will play for the
3
Press VOL/SET + or – to select the
duration you set, then shut off.
desired minute, and press SNOOZE/ To deactivate the sleep timer, press SLEEP
repeatedly to set the sleep timer to "OFF."
BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
4
Press VOL/SET + or – to select the
To turn off the radio or Nature
desired alarm period ("WEEKDAY,"
Sound before the preset time
"WEEKEND," or every day*), and press
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER. Press ALARM RESET/OFF.
* In the case of every day, both
"WEEKDAY" and "WEEKEND" are
To use both the sleep timer and
displayed.
alarm
You can fall asleep to the radio or Nature
Sound and also be awakened by the alarm at
the preset time.
Set the alarm, then set the sleep timer.
Tip
 When you press SLEEP while the sleep timer
is activated, the remaining time appears on
5
Press VOL/SET + or – to select the the display.
desired alarm mode ("RADIO," "BUZZ,"
Note
or "NATURE"), and press SNOOZE/
 When the alarm is set to sound during the
BRIGHTNESS/ENTER. sleep timer duration, the sleep timer will be
deactivated automatically when the alarm
sounds.
Setting the brightness
of the display
Three levels of brightness are available.
When selecting "RADIO"
Proceed to " Setting the radio alarm." Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/
When selecting "BUZZ"
ENTER, the brightness of the display changes
The setting is complete. The buzzer will
as follows:
sound at the set time, gradually increasing
in volume. ("A" (or "B") flashes on the
display.)
When selecting "NATURE"
Proceed to " Setting the Nature Sound
Tip
alarm."
 You can also set the brightness of the display
 Setting the radio alarm
to off by pressing and holding SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
6
Press VOL/SET + or – to select the AM
Notes
band or FM band, and press SNOOZE/
 When the alarm is sounding or the snooze
BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
function is active, the brightness of the
display cannot be changed.
 Even if the brightness is set to off, the display
lights at a low brightness level when the
alarm sounds.
Charging a
smartphone
7
Press VOL/SET + or – (or NATURE
SOUND/PRESET (1 to 5)) to select the
You can charge a smartphone by connecting it
preset number of desired station, and
to the unit using a USB cable (not supplied).
press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
If no station has been preset yet
The preset number and "Non" appear on
USB cable supplied
the display alternately. In this case, the
with the smartphone
buzzer will sound at the set time.
8
Press VOL/SET + or – to adjust the
Notes
volume, and press SNOOZE/
 There is no guarantee that this unit can be
BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
used to charge all products that can be
charged via USB.
 This unit does not support power feeds
greater than 5 V/1.5 A.
 Check the charge status on the smartphone.
 If a warning tone sounds, remove the
smartphone from the unit.
 The reception sensitivity on the radio may
worsen when charging a smartphone via
USB.
The setting is complete. The radio will turn
on at the set time, gradually increasing in
volume. ("A" (or "B") flashes on the display.)
 Setting the Nature Sound alarm
6
Press VOL/SET + or – (or NATURE
SOUND/PRESET (1 to 5)) to select the
desired Nature Sound, and press
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
7
Press VOL/SET + or – to adjust the
volume, and press SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
The setting is complete. The Nature Sound
will sound at the set time, gradually
increasing in volume. ("A" (or "B") flashes on
the display.)
To stop the alarm
Press ALARM RESET/OFF to turn off the
alarm.
The alarm will sound again at the same time
the next weekday or the next weekend.
To doze for a few more minutes
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
The sound turns off, but will automatically
come on again after about 10 minutes.
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/
ENTER, the snooze time changes as follows:
The display shows the snooze time for a few
seconds and returns to show the current time.
("A" (or "B") flashes on the display.)
To deactivate the alarm
Press SET ALARM/ALARM A (or B).
"A" (or "B") disappears from the display.
To change an alarm setting
Set the alarm again.
General information
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)
When to replace the
battery
When the battery is discharged, "" appears
on the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery
is discharged, the current time and alarm will
be erased.
Note for customers in Europe
 The clock is preset at the factory, and its
memory is powered by the preinstalled Sony
CR2032 battery. If the "0:00" flashes on the
display when the unit is connected to AC
outlet for the first time, the battery may be
discharged. 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 Europe" (in this
instruction) to a Sony dealer in order to
validate the warranty for this product.
Replacing the backup
battery
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the
wall outlet, then open the battery
compartment on the bottom of the
unit.

Fully loosen
the screw.

Push the tab
and pull up
the lid.
2
Remove the old battery by sliding it
out and picking it up.
3
Insert a new battery into the battery
compartment with the  side facing
up.
CR2032
4
Replace the battery compartment lid
and tighten the screw.
5
Press AM/FM/NATURE SOUND to
remove "  " from the display.
Notes
 When you replace the battery, do not
disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet.
Otherwise, the current date and time, alarm,
and station presets will be erased.
 If the clock is erased while you are replacing
the battery, set the clock again. (See "Setting
the clock manually.")
 If the unit will be left unplugged for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid any
damage that may be caused by leakage or
corrosion.
Troubleshooting
Should any problems persist after you have
made the following checks, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
The clock flashes "0:00" or "AM 12:00"
after a power interruption.
 The battery is discharged. Remove the old
battery and insert a new one.
Unsatisfactory reception
 Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase
reception sensitivity.
 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to
the unit. Rotate the antenna horizontally for
optimum reception.
Smartphone
 Do not place the AM loop antenna near the
unit or other AV equipment, as noise may
result.
 Keep digital music players or mobile phones
away from the AM loop antenna or the FM
antenna, as this may lead to reception
interference.
The alarm does not sound at the preset
alarm time.
 Check that "A" or "B" appears on the display.
The radio or Nature Sound alarm is
activated but no sound is emitted at
the preset alarm time.
 Check the alarm volume setting.
When daylight saving time (summer
time) begins, the clock does not switch
to daylight saving time (summer time)
automatically.
 Make sure the clock is set correctly.
 When "Aut  On" appears on the display
after pressing and holding DST for more than
2 seconds, the Automatic DST/summer time
function becomes active.
Specifications
Time display
Switch between the 24-hour system (default)
and the 12-hour system.
Frequency range
Band Frequency Channel step
FM 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz 0.05 MHz
AM 531 kHz – 1,602 kHz 9 kHz
Intermediate frequency
FM: 128 kHz
AM: 45 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 4.0 cm dia., 8 Ω
Power output: 700 mW (at 10% harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For clock back up: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery
USB power output
USB port (DC OUT 5 V 1.5 A)
Nature Sounds
Sea Waves, Birds, Rain, Brook, Under the Sea
Dimensions
Approx. 114.5 mm  104 mm  100.5 mm
(w/h/d) including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 625 g including CR2032 battery
Supplied accessories
AM loop antenna (1)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.