Features; Battery; Setting Clock, Alarm And Timer; Playing Radio - Sony ICF-C492 Operating Instructions

HOLD RADIO BUZZER CLOCK
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
*There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume.

Features

• Easy to-see Large 1.4 inch green LED
• Alarm Vol. Control (High/Low)
• Dual alarm (radio alarm and buzzer alarm)
• Easy to-see alarm indicator
• Variable brightness control
• 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.
Changing the
Brightness of the
Clock display
Turn BRIGHTNESS to adjust the brightness of the
clock display.
FAST FAST
SNOOZE
TIME SET
AC power cord
FM wire antenna
*
AM
PM
Setting the Clock
1
Plug in the unit.
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.
2
Adjust volume using VOL.
3
Select the BAND.
4
Tune in to a station using TUNE.
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.
ALARM VOL
LOW HIGH
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.
RADIO
If the same alarm time is set for both RADIO and
BUZZER, RADIO will take priority.
ALARM
To check the alarm setting
BUZZER
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
(ALARM VOL)
Select the volume of the alarm by setting ALARM VOL
to HIGH or LOW.
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. 198.7 101.5 109.7 mm (w/h/d)
(7 7 / 4 4 3 / inches) not incl. projecting parts and
8 8
controls
Mass
Approx. 640 g (1 lb 6.58 oz) not incl. battery
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Lead-free solder is used for soldering.
Halogenated flame retardants are not used
in printed wiring boards.