Setting The Sleep Timer; Playing The Radio; Features; Battery - Sony Dream Machine ICF-C490 Operating Instructions

RADIO BUZZER
HOLD CLOCK
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
TIME SET
FAST
ALARM
RADIO BUZZER
Indicator
A
Stand
Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sony Dream Machine!
The Dream Machine will give you many hours of
reliable service and listening pleasure.
Before operating the Dream Machine, please read
these instructions thoroughly and retain them for
future reference.

Features

• Easy to-see Large 1.4 inch green LED
• Alarm Vol. Control (Super Loud/Loud/Quiet)
• Display Angle Adjuster
• Dual alarm
• Easy to-see alarm indicator
• Forward/reverse time setting
• Brightness control (High, Low)
• Full power backup to keep the clock and the
alarm (radio and buzzer) operating during a
power interruption with a 6F22 battery (not
supplied) installed.
Installing the Battery
To keep good time, your Dream Machine needs
one 6F22 battery (not supplied), in addition to
house current. The battery keeps the clock
operating in the event of a power interruption.
Before setting the time on your Dream Machine,
open the lid at the bottom of the unit, install the
battery with correct polarity and then close the lid.
After a power interruption, the displayed time may
not be always correct (It may gain or lose about 10
minutes per hour).
Knowing When to Replace the Battery
To check the battery power, unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet and plug it in again after a few
minutes. If the displayed time is incorrect, replace
the battery with a new one.
Setting Up the Stand
(See Fig. A)
Lift up the stand at the bottom.
RADIO BUZZER
OFF RADIO+BUZZER
ALARM
ALARM MODE
RESET
RADIO
OFF
FAST SLEEP
RADIO
ON
SNOOZE
BUZZER VOLUME BRIGHTNESS
LOW HIGH
AC power cord
FM wire antenna
BAND
AM FM
VOL TUNING
There is a tactile dot beside volume to show
the direction to turn up the volume.
Setting the Clock
To control the visibility of the display, set
BRIGHTNESS for the display to HIGH or
LOW according to your preference.
1
Plug in the clock radio.
The display will flash "AM 12:00".
2
Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to CLOCK.
3
Press FAST+, FAST– or + to adjust the
time.
When you press FAST+, the time is raised
rapidly.
When you press FAST–, the time is lowered
rapidly.
When you press +, the time is raised in one-
minute steps.
4
Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to HOLD.
Make sure that the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch is set to HOLD. When it is set to HOLD,
you cannot see the red label underneath.
Otherwise, the displayed time might be
changed if FAST+, FAST– or + happens to be
pressed.
To display minute and second, press SNOOZE.
Example: When the current time is 7:15:10, the
display will become:
7 : 1 5 , 5 : 1 0
Lower of minute digit Second digits
The display returns to the current time when you
release SNOOZE.
To adjust the time exactly to the second, press +
briefly with the time signal.

Playing the Radio

1
Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio and
adjust VOL (volume).
2
Select FM or AM and tune in to a station
using TUNING.
To turn off the radio
Press ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF.
Improving the
Reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve
FM reception.
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into
the unit.
Setting the Alarm
This radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes –
RADIO, BUZZER and RADIO+BUZZER. Before
setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see
"Setting the Clock").
To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and
adjust the volume.
1
Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to RADIO or BUZZER.
2
Press FAST+, FAST– or + to select the
desired time.
When you press FAST+, the time is raised
rapidly.
When you press FAST–, the time is lowered
rapidly.
When you press +, the time is raised in one-
minute steps.
3
Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to HOLD.
Make sure that the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch is set to HOLD after setting the clock.
When it is set to HOLD, you cannot see the red
label underneath.
4
Set the ALARM MODE switch to RADIO,
BUZZER or RADIO+BUZZER.
The ALARM RADIO or ALARM BUZZER
indicator lights up. When you set both alarm
times, both ALARM RADIO and ALARM
BUZZER indicators light up.
The alarm will come on at the preset time and will
automatically turn itself off after about 59 minutes.
If the same alarm time is set for both RADIO and
BUZZER, RADIO will take priority.
To check the alarm setting
Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to RADIO
or BUZZER.
To Doze for a Few More Minutes
Press SNOOZE.
The radio or buzzer turns off but will automatically
come on again after about 6 minutes. You can
repeat this process as many times as you like.
To Stop the Alarm
Press ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF to turn off the
alarm.
The alarm will come on again at the same time the
next day.
To Deactive the Alarm
Set the ALARM MODE switch to OFF.
ALARM RADIO, ALARM BUZZER or both indicators
will be turned off.
To Adjust the Alarm Level
(BUZZER VOLUME)
Adjust the loudness of the alarm by setting BUZZER
VOLUME to (Quiet), (Loud), or
Loud).
Note
If you select the RADIO+BUZZER mode, set the
BUZZER alarm time earlier than the RADIO alarm
time, and then use the SNOOZE button to turn off
the buzzer, the radio will not come on even if the
RADIO alarm time comes during the snooze period;
only the buzzer will come back on after the snooze
period is over.
Setting the Sleep
Timer
Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in
sleep timer.
Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to
durations up to 59 minutes. When you keep
pressing SLEEP, the time is lowered in one-minute
steps.
When you press FAST+ or FAST– while holding
down SLEEP, the time is changed rapidly. When
you press + while holding down SLEEP, the time is
raised in one-minute steps.
The radio will play for the time you set, then turn
off.
To turn off the radio before the preset time
Press ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF.
Precautions
• Operate the unit on the power source specified in

"Specifications".

• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it
out by the plug, not the cord.
• 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 a
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution.
Battery Warning
When the unit will be left unplugged for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid undue battery
discharge and damage to the unit from battery
leakage.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Time display
12-hour system
Frequency range
FM : 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM : 530 - 1 710 kHz
Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm ( 2 5 / inches) dia. 8
8
Power output
120 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
For power backup: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery
Battery life
Approx. 9 hours (for clock and alarm backup)
using Sony 006P (6F22) battery
Dimensions
Approx. 200 94 113 mm (w/h/d)
(7 7 / 3 3 / 4 1 / inches) not incl. projecting parts
8 4 2
and controls
Mass
Approx. 645 g (1 lb 6.75 oz) not incl. battery
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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