Sony ICF-C215 Operating Instructions

FM/AM
Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
ICF-C215
Sony Corporation © 2000 Printed in Malaysia
Function selector
Alarm indicator
3-220-109-41 (1)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

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
• Visible green LED
• Single alarm with easy-to-see alarm indicator
• Blinking alarm function
• Power back-up function to keep the clock

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
Knowing When to Replace the Battery
To check battery power, unplug the AC 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 the Clock

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2
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• Each press on TIME SET H or TIME SET M
• The minute digits advance to "00" after "59".
• To adjust the time exactly to the second, release
Operating the Radio
AC power cord
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2
FM wire antenna
• To turn off the radio, set the function selector to
• To improve radio reception

Setting the Alarm

To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station
and adjust the volume.
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2
English
operating during a power interruption, using a
6F22 battery (not supplied)
may not be always correct (it may gain or lose
about 10 minutes per hour).
Plug in the unit.
The display will flash "0:00".
To set the hour, while holding down
CLOCK, press TIME SET H. When the
correct hour appears in the display,
release CLOCK.
To set the minute, while holding down
CLOCK, press TIME SET M. When the
correct minute appears in the display,
release CLOCK. The clock will begin to
operate when you release TIME SET M.
advances the displayed number by one.
The hour digits do not advance by pressing
TIME SET M.
TIME SET M simultaneously with the time signal.
Set the function selector to RADIO ON
to turn on the radio and adjust VOL
(volume).
Select BAND and tune in to a station
using TUNING.
OFF.
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to
improve reception.
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for
optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna
is built into the unit.
Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or
metal surface, as this may lead to
interference of reception.
To set the hour for alarm, while holding
down ALARM, press TIME SET H.
When the desired hour appears in the
display, release ALARM.
To set the minute for alarm, while
holding down ALARM, press TIME
SET M. When the desired minute
appears in the display, release ALARM.
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Set the function selector to ALARM
MODE RADIO or ALARM MODE
BUZZER.
The alarm indicator will light up.
The alarm will come on at the preset
time, and the alarm indicator will blink.
The alarm will be turned off
automatically after 119 minutes.
• To shut off the alarm, set the Function selector
to OFF.
To sound the alarm at the preset time the next
day, set the Function selector to ALARM MODE
RADIO or ALARM MODE BUZZER again.
• To cancel either alarm, set the Function selector
to OFF.
• To doze a few more minutes, press SNOOZE/
SLEEP OFF.
The alarm will be turned off but will come on
again after about 9 minutes (While the snooze
function is operating, the alarm indicator stays
lit. When the alarm comes on again, the alarm
indicator will blink). You can repeat this
process as many times as you like.
• To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOL.
The buzzer volume is fixed.
• To check the preset time, press ALARM.

Setting the Sleep Timer

Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in
sleep timer that shuts off the radio automatically
after a preset time.
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While listening to the radio, set the
function selector to OFF.
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Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. It will go off after
59 minutes.
• To turn off the radio before the preset time,
press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
• Every time you press SLEEP, the sleep timer is
reset to 59 minutes.
• When you set the Function selector to ALARM
MODE RADIO or ALARM MODE BUZZER, if
the preset alarm time comes while the sleep
timer is operating, the radio or buzzer sounds
depending on which you set.
Precautions
• Operate the unit on the power sources specified
in "Specifications".
• The name plate indicating operating voltage,
etc. is located on the bottom of the unit.
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull
it out by the plug, not by the cord.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has
been turned off.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
source such as a radiator or air duct, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat built-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 is to 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:
24-hour system
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 526.5 - 1 606.5 kHz
Speaker:
Approx. 6.6 cm dia., 8
Power output:
150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements:
220 - 230 V AC, 60 Hz
For the power backup function: 9 V DC, one
6F22 battery
Battery life:
Approx. 80 hours, using Sony S-006P(U) battery
Dimensions:
Approx. 200 x 62 x 166 mm (w/h/d)
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass:
Approx. 570 g not incl. battery
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.