Sony ICF-C1T Operating Instructions

4-480-528-81(1)
FM/AM Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
사용 설명서 (뒷면)
©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-C1T
The frequency of the current radio station
is displayed as a rough guide.
Display
AC power cord
FM wire antenna
There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME + to show the direction to go to turn up the
volume.

  
Getting Started
English
Before operating the unit, please read this
guide thoroughly and retain it for future
reference. Connecting to an AC
power source
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
About the battery as a
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
backup power source
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place
lighted candles on the apparatus.
This unit needs a CR2032 battery (supplied) as
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
a backup power source to keep the clock and
not expose this apparatus to dripping or
the alarm operating during a power
splashing, and do not place objects filled with
interruption. (No Power No Problem system)
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as When to replace the
sunshine, fire or the like.
battery
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily When the battery is discharged, "" appears
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an on the display.
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main If a power interruption occurs while the battery
plug from the AC outlet immediately. is discharged, the current time and alarm will
be erased.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is connected
Installing and replacing
to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has
been turned off. the backup battery
The nameplate and important information
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior. wall outlet and remove the battery
compartment on the bottom of the
CAUTION
unit by pulling it up while sliding the
tab. (See Fig. -.)
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
2
Insert a new battery into the battery
compartment with the  side facing
WARNING
up.
 Battery may explode if handled incorrectly.
To remove the battery from the battery
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of
compartment, push it out from the side
in fire.
marked PUSH. (See Fig. -.)
 Dispose of used battery promptly and in
3
Insert the battery compartment back
accordance with local environmental laws
into the unit along the groove and
and guidelines. Keep away from children.
push it from above until it clicks. (See
License and Trademark
Fig. -.)
The tab locks the battery compartment.
Notice
4
Press RADIO to remove "  " from the
No Power No Problem™ is a trademark of Sony
display.
Corporation.
Notes
Precautions
 When you replace the battery, do not
disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet.
 Operate the unit on the power sources
Otherwise, the current date, current time and
specified in "Specifications."
alarm will be erased.
 To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
 If the unit will be left unplugged for a long
pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
time, remove the battery to avoid any
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a
damage that may be caused by leakage or
heat source, such as a radiator or airduct, or
corrosion.
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent Setting the clock
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit
on a surface (a rug, blanket, etc.) or near
1
materials (a curtain) that might block the Press and hold ENTER/TIME SET for
ventilation holes. more than 2 seconds.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
You will hear a beep and the last two digits
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
of the year will start to flash on the display.
a qualified personnel before operating it any
2
Press + or – repeatedly to select the
further.
year, and then press ENTER/TIME SET.
 To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol 3
Repeat step 2 to set the month, day
or benzine, which may damage the finish.
and time.
 Do not connect the antenna lead to the
After setting the time, two short beeps will
external antenna.
sound and the seconds will start
incrementing from zero.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
Note
 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep the
 If you do not press any button for about 1
lithium battery out of the reach of children.
minute while setting the clock, clock setting
Should the battery be swallowed,
mode will be canceled.
immediately consult a doctor.
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
To change the display to
good contact.
indicate daylight saving time
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
(summer time)
 Do not hold the battery with metallic
Change the daylight saving time (summer
tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may
time) adjustment setting according to the
occur.
following procedure.
 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Press and hold DST for more than 3
seconds.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
"DST" appears on the display and the clock
nearest Sony dealer.
display switches to daylight saving time
(summer time).
To deactivate the daylight saving time (summer
time) adjustment, press and hold DST for more
than 3 seconds again.
Operations Notes on the alarm in the event of a
power interruption
In the event of a power interruption, the alarm
functions work until the battery is fully
Playing the radio
discharged. But certain functions will be
affected as follows:
 The display will disappear.
1
Press RADIO to turn on the radio.
 If the alarm sound is set to RADIO, it will be
2
Set BAND to the desired band (AM or changed to BUZZ automatically.
 If the power returns while the alarm is
FM).
sounding, the alarm sounds continuously for
3
Tune to the desired station using
about 60 minutes when the power returns.
TUNING.
 The alarm buzzes for about one minute,
stops temporarily, and buzzes again after
4
Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/–.
about five minutes if neither SNOOZE/
To turn off the radio, press ALARM RESET/
BRIGHTNESS nor ALARM RESET/OFF is
OFF.
pressed while the alarm is buzzing.
If the alarm buzzes and stops (either
automatically after 1 minute or by pressing
Setting the alarm
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS) five times, the alarm
is automatically reset in the case of a power
The dual alarm function allows you to set two
interruption. The alarm will buzz for
alarm programs (ALARM A and ALARM B).
30 minutes after power is restored if it is
An alarm time can be set for each program and
restored within 60 minutes of the alarm time.
the alarm sound can be selected from RADIO
 If you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS while the
(radio) or BUZZ (buzzer).
alarm is sounding, the snooze time is set to
Before setting the alarm
10 minutes. During a power failure, the
snooze time cannot be set to more than
 Make sure to set the clock. (See "Setting the
10 minutes.
clock.")
 If "  " appears on the display, the alarm will
 To set the radio alarm, first tune to a station
not sound in the event of a power
and adjust the volume. (See "Playing the
interruption. Replace the battery if "  "
radio.")
appears.
To set the alarm
Setting the sleep
1
Set ALARM A (or B) to the desired
alarm sound (RADIO or BUZZ).
timer
When setting ALARM A
You can fall asleep to the radio using the sleep
timer, which turns off the radio automatically
after a preset duration.
Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. Each time you press SLEEP,
the duration (in minutes) changes as follows:
The alarm time appears for a few seconds,
and then "A" (or "B") appears on the display.
(It does not appear when the switch is set
to OFF.)
The radio will play for the duration you set,
2
Press SET ALARM TIME + or –
then shut off.
repeatedly to set the desired time
To deactivate the sleep timer, press SLEEP
while the alarm time appears on the
repeatedly to set the sleep timer to "OFF."
display.
While setting the alarm time, "A" (or "B") To turn off the radio before the
flashes on the display.
preset time
When the alarm time setting operation is
complete, the clock display returns after a
Press ALARM RESET/OFF.
few seconds and "A" (or "B") changes from
flashing to fully lit.
To use both the sleep timer and
At the set time, the radio will turn on, or the
alarm
buzzer will sound gradually increasing in
volume. ("A" (or "B") flashes on the display.)
You can fall asleep to the radio and also be
awakened by the radio or buzzer alarm at the
To stop the alarm
preset time.
Set the alarm, then set the sleep timer.
Press ALARM RESET/OFF to turn off the
alarm.
Note
The alarm will sound again at the same time
 When the alarm is set to sound during the
the next day.
sleep timer duration, the sleep timer will be
deactivated automatically when the alarm
To doze for a few more minutes
sounds.
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.
Setting the brightness
The sound turns off, but will automatically
come on again after about 10 minutes.
of the display
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS,
the snooze time changes as follows:
Three levels of brightness are available.
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.
The display shows the snooze time for about
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS,
4 seconds and returns to show the current
the brightness of the display changes as
time. ("A" (or "B") flashes on the display.)
follows:
To deactivate the alarm
Set ALARM A (or B) to OFF.
"A" (or "B") disappears from the display.
Note
Notes
 When the alarm is sounding or the snooze
 The alarm time setting cannot be changed if function is active, the brightness of the
ALARM A (or B) is set to OFF. If SET ALARM
display cannot be changed.
TIME + or – is pressed, "OFF" appears on the
display for about 0.5 seconds.
 If a second alarm sounds during a first (or
the snooze function is active), the second
alarm takes priority.
 ENTER/TIME SET and DST are unavailable
while the alarm is sounding or the snooze
function is turned on.
 If the same alarm time is set for both ALARM
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.
General information
Troubleshooting
Should any problems persist after you have
made the following checks, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
The clock flashes "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.
 Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar AM antenna is built
into the unit.
 Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or
metal surface, as this may lead to
interference.
The radio or buzzer alarm does not
sound at the preset alarm time.
 Check that "A" or "B" appears on the display.
The radio alarm is activated but no
sound is emitted at the preset alarm
time.
 Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/–.
Specifications
Time display
12-hour system
Frequency range
Band Frequency
FM 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz
AM 531 kHz – 1,602 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm dia., 8 Ω
Power output
115 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
220 V AC, 60 Hz
For power backup: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery
Dimensions
Approx. 101 mm  102 mm  101 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 490 g including CR2032 battery
Supplied accessories
CR2032 battery (1)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.