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Sony ICF-C8WM Operating Instructions
Sony ICF-C8WM Operating Instructions

Sony ICF-C8WM Operating Instructions

Fm/am clock radio

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WARNING
4-155-637-22(1)
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
FM/AM
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
Clock Radio
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
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
Operating Instructions
off.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to equipment
sold in countries applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,
ICF-C8WM
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
Precautions
 Operate the unit on the power source specified
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
in “Specifications. ”
©2009 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
 To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead),
pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding
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
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 qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
 To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution.
 Never touch the wire of the external FM aerial
during a thunderstorm. Furthermore,
immediately disconnect the AC power cord
from the radio.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
are added if the battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Features
Connecting the aerial
 Clock Radio with “WALKMAN” / Sony
To connect the AM loop
Ericsson Phone compatible
 Wake or Sleep to “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson
aerial
Phone / Radio
The shape and the length of the aerial is designed
 Easy to set A-B alarm
to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up
 2-5-7 day alarm
the aerial.
 LCD Brightness control
 Wireless Remote commander
1
Remove only the loop part from the
plastic stand.
2
Troubleshooting
Set up the AM loop aerial.
Should any problem persist after you have made
the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The clock flashes “AM 12:00” due to a power
interruption.
3
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove
Connect the cords to the AM aerial
the old battery and install a new one.
terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to
The radio, “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson
either terminal.
Phone or buzzer alarm does not sound at the
preset alarm time.
Insert the cord while
 Check that alarm “A” or alarm “B” is properly
pushing down the
displayed.
terminal clamp.
The radio or “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson
Phone alarm is activated but no sound comes
on at the preset alarm time.
Only insert up
to here.
 Check the alarm volume setting.
B
A
There is no sound from the “WALKMAN” /
Sony Ericsson Phone.
 Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson
Phone is securely connected.
 Select music library on your “WALKMAN” /
4
Make sure the AM loop aerial is
Sony Ericsson Phone.
connected firmly by pulling softly.
There is no sound from the Sony Ericsson
Phone.
Adjusting the AM loop aerial
 Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is listed in
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
“Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models”
a
reception.
or
.
b
 Do not place the AM loop aerial near the unit
 Power on the Sony Ericsson Phone.
or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
 Adjust the volume of the Sony Ericsson Phone.
 Set Bluetooth function to off on the Sony
Tip
Ericsson Phone.
Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for best
AM broadcast sound.
The “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone
cannot be operated with this unit.
 Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson
Preparing the remote
Phone is securely connected.
 Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is listed in
commander
“Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models”
.
a
Before using the card remote commander for the
The “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone
first time, remove the insulation film.
cannot be charged.
 Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson
Phone is securely connected.
The indicator turns red when a compatible
Sony Ericsson Phone (listed in “Compatible
Sony Ericsson Phone models” a or b ) is set
When to replace the battery
in the unit.
 Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is on.
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
last for about six months. When the remote
The indicator turns on (green), but the Sony
commander no longer operates the unit, replace
Ericsson Phone does not operate.
the battery with a new one.
 Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is a
compatible model (listed in “Compatible Sony
Ericsson Phone models”
or
).
a
b
When Daylight Saving Time (summer 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/
CR2025
SLEEP OFF simultaneously for at least
2 seconds to activate the Automatic DST/
Summer Time adjustment function.
Specifications
Time display
Notes
12-hour system
 Do not attempt to charge the battery.
 If you are not going to use the remote
“WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone
commander for a long time, remove the battery
section
to avoid any damage that may be caused by
“WALKMAN”:
leakage and corrosion.
DC out: 5V
MAX: 500mA
Sony Ericsson Phone:
About the backup
DC out: 5V
MAX: 600mA
battery
Radio section
To keep accurate time, this unit contains a
Frequency range
CR2032 battery as a backup power source.
Band
Frequency
Channel step
The battery keeps the clock and the alarm
operating in the event of a power interruption.
FM
87.5 MHz –
0.05 MHz
Note for customers in the UK
108 MHz
The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory
AM
531 kHz –
9 kHz
is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032
battery. If the “AM 12:00” appears in the display
1 602 kHz
when the unit is connected to AC outlet for the
General
first time, the battery may be weak. In this case,
consult a Sony dealer. The preinstalled CR2032
Speaker
battery is considered part of the product, and is
Approx. 3.8 cm (1
/
inches) dia. 8 Ω
1
2
covered by the warranty.
Input
You are required to show “Note for customers in
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
the UK” (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in
Power output
order to validate the warranty for this product.
0.8 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Knowing when to replace the
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
battery
For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in
Dimensions
the display.
Approx. 167 mm × 124.7 mm × 97.1 mm (w/h/d)
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
(6
/
inches × 4
/
inches × 3
/
inches)
5
15
7
8
16
8
weak, the current time and alarm will be
including projecting parts and controls
initialized.
Mass
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
Approx. 974 g (2 lb 2.4 oz) including power
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
supply unit
explosion.
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
AM loop aerial (1)
Audio connecting cable (1)
Attachment for “WALKMAN” (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Replacing the battery
Compatible Sony
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
Ericsson Phone models
outlet, remove the screw that secures the
battery holder at the bottom of the unit
Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models are as
follows.
using a screwdriver, and remove the
battery holder (see Fig.).
2
Replace a new battery in the battery holder
Model(s)
Available
with the  side facing up (see Fig.).
function(s)
3
Insert the battery holder back into the
a C510/C510a/C702/C702a/
Alarm/
unit and secure it with the screw
C902/C903
Music
G700/G700Busir/G900
playback/
(see Fig.).
K530i/K550i/K550im/
Battery
4
Press  (play), RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN
K610i/K610im/K618i/
charge
or SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF to turn
K770i/K790a/K800i/
” off in the display.
K810i
Note
S500i
When you replace the battery, do not disconnect
T650i/T700/T707/TM506
the plug from the AC outlet. Otherwise, the
V630i
calendar, current time, alarm and station presets
W508/W580i/W595/
will be initialized.
W610i/W660i/W710i/
W760a/W760i/W850i/
W880i/W980/W995/
W995a
Z610i/Z710i
b C901/C905
Music
G502/G705/G705u
playback/
K310i/K320i/K510i/K630i/
Battery
K660i/K750i/K850i
charge
M600i
P1i/P990i
V640i
Reset button
W200i/W300i/W700i/
CR2032
W705/W810i/W890i/
W902/W910i/W950i/
W960i
Z530i/Z550a/Z550i/Z558i
Z750i/Z770i
c F305
Battery
J110i/J120i
charge
K200i/K330
R300
S302/S312
T250i/T280i/T303
W302/W350i/W380i/W395
Z310a/Z310i/Z555i
If the time in the display is
incorrect after the battery is
changed (Reset)
Press the Reset button with a pointed instrument.
The Reset button is in the small hole located near
the battery holder.
Compatible
“WALKMAN” models
Use the Oval attachment (supplied with your
“WALKMAN”) when you connect it to this unit.
If the Oval attachment is not supplied with your
“WALKMAN, ” use one of the attachments
supplied with this unit. “WALKMAN” models
compatible with this unit are as follows.
Models using the Oval attachment
(supplied with your “WALKMAN”)
NWZ-E440 series: NWZ-E443/E444/E445/
E443K/E444K
NWZ-S540 series: NWZ-S544/S545
Models using the Type A attachment
(supplied with this unit)
NWZ-E430 series: NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F
NWZ-S630 series: NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/
S636FK
NWZ-S730 series: NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F
NWZ-A720 series: NWZ-A726/A728/A729
NW-A800 series: NW-A808/A806/A805
NWZ-A810 series: NWZ-A815/A816/A818
NWZ-A820 series: NWZ-A826/A828/A829/
A826K/A828K/A829K
Models using the Type B attachment
(supplied with this unit)
NWZ-S510 series: NWZ-S515/S516
NWZ-S610 series: NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F
NWZ-S710 series: NWZ-S715F/S716F/S718F
NWZ-X1000 series: NWZ-X1050/X1060
Tip
The type of attachment is located on the bottom.
On copyrights
 “WALKMAN” and
are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
 All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders. In this manual,
®
and
marks are not specified.

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Summary of Contents for Sony ICF-C8WM

  • Page 1  Clock Radio with “WALKMAN” / Sony To connect the AM loop Ericsson Phone compatible  Wake or Sleep to “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson aerial Phone / Radio The shape and the length of the aerial is designed ...
  • Page 2 The  (play) and VOLUME + buttons have a tactile dot. –Preset tuning The “ ” mark in the display indicates that the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone function is activated. You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.

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