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WARNING
FM/AM Clock Radio To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
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To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation when unused for long periods of time.
of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
apparatus. damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
Operating Instructions the apparatus. normally, or has been dropped.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For the state of california, USA only
Perchlorate Material special handling may apply, See
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
like for a long time. perchlorate
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
Features
Dual alarm FM/AM Clock radio.
immediately.
Various types of alarms radio and buzzer.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power Automatic time set When you plug the clock in
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall for the first time, the current time will be shown in
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. the display.
The nameplate and important information concerning Automatic Daylight Saving Time/Summer time
safety are located on the bottom exterior. adjustment.
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
You are cautioned that any changes or Date button to display month, day and year.
modifications not expressly approved in this manual Brightness control (High/Middle/Low).
could void your authority to operate this equipment. No Power No ProblemTM alarm system to keep the
clock and the alarm operating during a power
CAUTION interruption with a CR2032 battery installed.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Extendable snooze snooze time can be extended
No Power No Problem is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Replace only with the same type. from 10 to 60 minutes in maximum every time you
use.
Troubleshooting
This symbol is intended to alert the user to Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
the presence of uninsulated dangerous following simple checks to determine whether or not
voltage within the products enclosure that servicing is required.
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China a risk of electric shock to persons. dealer.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to The clock flashes AM 12:00 due to a power
the presence of important operating and interruption.
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove the
literature accompanying the appliance. old battery and install a new one.
To change the display to the daylight saving time When the alarm sound is set to RADIO, it will
(summer time) manually, see To change the display change to BUZZER automatically.
to the daylight saving time (summer time) If the power returns while the alarm sounds, the
indication. Setting the alarm alarm sounds continuously for about 60 minutes
when the power returns.
The dual alarm function allows you to set two alarm
programs (ALARM A and ALARM B). The alarm buzzes for about one minute, stops
Setting the clock and The alarm time can be set for each program and the
alarm sound is selectable from RADIO or BUZZER.
temporarily, and will buzz again after about five
minutes if neither SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF or
date Notes
RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET are pressed while the
alarm is buzzing.
To change the setting manually, follow the procedure Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock If the alarm buzzes and stops (either automatically
from step 1. (see Setting the clock and date). after 1 minute or by pressing SNOOZE/DATE/
The factory setting alarm time is PM 12:00. SLEEP OFF) five times, the alarm is automatically
1 Press CLOCK for more than 2 seconds. reset in the case of a power interruption. The alarm
You will hear a beep and the year will start to flash To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and
adjust the volume (see Playing the radio). will buzz for 30 minutes after power is resumed if
in the display. the power is resumed within 60 minutes from the
2 Press + or until the correct year appears in When you set the buzzer alarm, set ALARM alarm time.
VOLUME to LOW or HIGH.
the display. If you press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF while the
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY 3 Press CLOCK. To set the alarm time alarm sounds, snooze time is set to 10 minutes.
About the backup Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep the lithium
battery out of the reach of children. Should the
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month, day
1 Set ALARM A (or B) to the desired alarm
During a power failure, snooze time cannot be set to
more than 10 minutes.
battery battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
and time.
After setting the time, two short beep sound and sound (RADIO or BUZZER). If indicator appears in the display, the alarm
will not work in the event of power interruption.
the clock starts from 0 seconds. The alarm time appears for a few seconds, and
To keep good time, as backup power source, this unit contact. Replace the battery if indicator appears.
then the A (or B) indicator lights up in the
has one CR2032 battery inside of the unit in addition Be sure to observe the correct polarity when Pressing and holding + or changes the year, month display. (It does not appear when the switch is set
to the house current. installing the battery. or day rapidly. to OFF.)
The battery keeps the clock and the alarm operating in
the event of a power interruption.
Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
When setting the current time, time changes rapidly
by 1 minute-increments up to 10 minutes, and then 2 Turn ALARM TIME SET A (or B) + or to Setting the sleep timer
by 10 minute-increments. set the desired time.
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as You can fall asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep
Knowing when to replace the direct sunlight, fire or the like. While setting the clock, you must perform each step Each turn of ALARM TIME SET A (or B) + or timer that turns off the radio automatically after a
within 65 seconds, or the clock setting mode will be changes the indication by 1 minute. If you turn preset duration.
battery cancelled. and hold ALARM TIME SET A (or B) + or , the
Battery Warning
When the battery becomes weak, indicator When the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, alarm time goes forward (or backward) by Press SLEEP.
appears in the display. remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge 1minute up to 10 minutes, and then by The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to
In the event of a power interruption when the battery
To display the year and date 10minutes increments. While setting the alarm durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Each press
and damage to the unit from battery leakage.
is weak, current time and alarm functions will be time, the A (or B) indicator flashes in the changes the display as follows:
Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the
initialized. display. The following example is when setting the
date, and within about 3 seconds press it again
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of
Setting the clock for the for the year.
ALARM A.
The display shows the date or year for about 3 seconds
fire or explosion. first time and then changes back to the current time. Two short beeps sound when the display returns to
If you connect the AC plug to AC outlet while this unit 90.
This unit is preset to the current date and time at the
Installing and replacing the factory, and is powered by the back up battery. All you
is powered from the backup power source, the current The radio will play for the duration you set, then shut
date and time appears in the following order. (It is off.
backup battery need to do the first time is just plug it in and select same as when the unit is powered on after the power When the alarm time setting operation is
1 Keep the AC plug connected to the AC your time zone. failure.) complete, the display returns to the clock after a To turn off the radio before the
outlet, remove the screw that secures the month and date (about 1 second) year (about
1 Plug in the unit. 1second) current time
few seconds and the A (or B) indicator preset time
battery compartment at the bottom of the month and date (about 1 second) year changes from flashing to fully lit.
unit using a screwdriver, and remove the (about 1 second) the current EST/EDT Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET or
While ALARM A (or B) is set to RADIO or BUZZER,
battery compartment. (See Fig. -) (Eastern Standard/Daylight Time) appears in the To change the display to the the alarm time setting can be changed by ALARM SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
2 Insert a new battery in the battery display. daylight saving time (summer TIME SET A (or B).
compartment with the side facing up. 2 Press TIME ZONE. time) indication One turn of ALARM TIME SET A (or B) displays the To use both sleep timer and alarm
Area number 2 appears in the display. alarm time for about 4 seconds. By turning ALARM You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened
To remove the battery from the battery Change the daylight saving time (summer time) TIME SET A (or B) while the alarm time appears in
If you live in the Eastern Time zone, you do not adjustment setting according to the following by the radio or buzzer alarm at the preset time.
compartment, push it out from the side marked the display, the alarm time will be changed.
need to adjust the area setting. procedures if you have cancelled the Automatic DST/
PUSH. (See Fig. -)
Summer Time adjustment. The A (or B) indicator flashes in the display 1 Set the alarm. (See Setting the alarm.)
3 Insert the battery compartment back into Area number Time zone while:
the unit and secure it with the screw. Press DST. The alarm time appears in the display. 2 Set the sleep timer. (See Setting the sleep
1 Atlantic Standard/Daylight Time timer.)
(See Fig. -) DST indicator appears in the display and the time The alarm sounds.
2 Eastern Standard/Daylight Time indication changes to the daylight saving time Snooze function is turned on.
4 When you are replacing the battery, press (default) (summer time). The alarm time setting cannot be changed if ALARM
RADIO ON to turn indicator off in the 3 Central Standard/Daylight Time To deactivate the daylight saving time (summer time) A (or B) is set to OFF. If ALARM TIME SET A (or B)
display. 4 Mountain Standard/Daylight Time adjustment, press DST again. is turned, OFF appears in the display for about
Note 0.5seconds.
5 Pacific Standard/Daylight Time
If you replace the battery, do not disconnect AC plug If a second alarm sounds during a first (or the
from AC outlet. 6 Yukon Standard/Daylight Time snooze function is active), the second alarm takes
Otherwise, current time and alarm will be initialized. 7 Hawaiian Standard/Daylight Time priority.