Sony ICF-C7iP Operating Instructions

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WARNING
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
European countries with separate
not expose this apparatus to rain or
collection systems)
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
candles on the apparatus.
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
will help prevent potential negative consequences
as vases, on the apparatus.
for the environment and human health, which
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
For more detailed information about recycling of
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
this product, please contact your local Civic
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
Office, your household waste disposal service or
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
the shop where you purchased the product.
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
Disposal of waste batteries
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
(applicable in the European
from the AC outlet immediately.
Union and other European
countries with separate
CAUTION
collection systems)
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
equivalent type. indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
Notice for customers: the following
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
information is only applicable to equipment
combination with a chemical symbol. The
sold in countries applying EU directives
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
are added if the battery contains more than
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo,
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
negative consequences for the environment and
For any service or guarantee matters please refer
human health which could otherwise be caused
to the addresses given in separate service or
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
guarantee documents.
The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
Features
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
 Wake or sleep to iPod/Radio connection with an incorporated battery, this
 Dual Alarm battery should be replaced by qualified service
 FM/AM 2-band digital synthesized tuner staff only.
 30 Station Presets (20 FM. 10 AM) To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
 Brightness Control (High/Mid/Low) hand over the product at end-of-life to the
 Extendable Snooze system from 10 to 60 min applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
Precautions
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
 Operate the unit on the power source specified
collection point for the recycling of waste
in "Specifications. "
batteries.
 To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead),
For more detailed information about recycling of
pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
this product or battery, please contact your local
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
power source (mains) as long as it is connected
service or the shop where you purchased the
to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been
turned off. product.
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
If you have any questions or problems concerning
keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
or spring-wound watches away from the unit to
prevent possible damage from the magnet.
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
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source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
Should any problem persist after you have made
mechanical vibration, or shock.
the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
dealer.
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on
a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near The clock flashes "0:00" due to a power
materials (a curtain) which might block the interruption.
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove
ventilation holes.
the old battery and install a new one.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
The radio, iPod or buzzer alarm does not
personnel before operating it any further.
sound at the preset alarm time.
 To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
 Check that alarm "A" or alarm "B" is properly
with a mild detergent solution.
displayed.
 Never touch the wire of the external FM aerial
The radio or iPod alarm is activated but no
during a thunderstorm. Furthermore,
sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
immediately disconnect the AC power cord
 Check the alarm volume setting.
from the radio.
There is no sound from the iPod.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
 Adjust the VOLUME.
good contact.
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
installing the battery.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
The iPod cannot be charged.
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
When daylight saving time begins, the clock
does not employ the daylight saving time
automatically.
 Make sure the clock is set correctly.
 Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/DATE/
SLEEP OFF simultaneously for at least
2 seconds to activate the Automatic DST
function.
Specifications Connecting the aerial
iPod section
To connect the AM loop
DC out: 5V
aerial
MAX: 500mA
Radio section The shape and the length of the aerial is designed
to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up
Frequency range
the aerial.
Band Frequency Channel step
1
Remove only the loop part from the
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz 0.05 MHz
plastic stand.
AM 531 – 1 602 kHz 9 kHz 2
Set up the AM loop aerial.
General
Speaker
Approx. 3.8 cm (1 / inches) dia. 8 Ω
1
2
Input
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output
3
Connect the cords to the AM aerial
0.8 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements terminals.
230 V AC, 50 Hz Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to
For clock back up: 3V DC, one CR2032 battery either terminal.
Dimensions Insert the cord while
pushing down the
Approx. 115 × 124.7 × 97.1 mm (w/h/d)
terminal clamp.
(4 / × 4 / × 3 / inches) not including
9 15 7
16 16 8
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 900 g (1 lb 15.7 oz) including power Only insert up
to here.
supply unit
A
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
AM loop aerial (1)
Audio connecting cable (1)
Universal dock adapter for iPhone (1)
4
Make sure the AM loop aerial is
Universal dock adapter for iPhone 3G (1)
connected firmly by pulling softly.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Adjusting the AM loop aerial
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
Compatible iPod
reception.
 Do not place the AM loop aerial near the unit
models
or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
The compatible iPod models are as follows. Tip
Update your iPod to use the latest software before Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for best
you use it. AM broadcast sound.
Preparing the remote
commander
Before using the card remote commander for the
iPod nano first time, remove the insulation film.
4th generation
iPod touch iPhone 3G
(video)
2nd generation
When to replace the battery
iPod nano 3rd With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
generation (video)
last for about six months. When the remote
iPod classic commander no longer operates the unit, replace
iPod touch
the battery with a new one.
iPod nano 2nd

generation iPod 5th
iPhone (aluminum) generation (video)
CR2025
iPod nano 1st
generation iPod 4th generation iPod 4th
(color display) generation
Notes
 Do not attempt to charge the battery.
 If you are not going to use the remote
commander for a long time, remove the battery
to avoid any damage that may be caused by
iPod mini
leakage and corrosion.
Notes
 In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used
as a general reference to iPod functions on an
iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise specified by
the text or illustrations.
 The connector of the unit is for sole use with an
iPod. If you use devices that do not match with
the connector, connect to the AUDIO IN
terminal of this unit with the supplied audio
connecting cable.
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event
that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged
when using an iPod connected to this unit.
About the backup
battery
To keep accurate time, this unit contains a
CR2032 battery inside of the unit as a backup
power source.
The battery keeps the clock operating in the event
of a power interruption.
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" appears in 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
Europe" (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in
order to validate the warranty for this product.
Knowing 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
initialized.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
B
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
explosion.
Replacing the battery
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
outlet, remove the screw that secures the
battery holder at the bottom of the unit
using a screwdriver, and remove the
battery holder.
2
Replace a new battery in the battery holder
with the  side facing up.
3
Insert the battery holder back into the
unit and secure it with the screw.
4
Press iPod&iPhone, RADIO BAND,
AUDIO IN or SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP
OFF to turn " " off in the display.

Note
When you replace the battery, do not disconnect
the plug from the AC outlet. Otherwise, the
calendar, current time, alarm and station presets
will be initialized.

CR2032


If the time in the display is
incorrect after the battery is
changed (Reset)
Press the Reset button with a pointed device. The
Reset button is in the small hole located near the
battery holder.