Sony Dream Machine ICF-C205 User manual

2-671-900-31(1)
2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-C205
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
FM/AM Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
Printed on 100% recycled
paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC
outlet immediately.
Features
•0.7 inch green LED display
•Single alarm
•Power back-up to keep the clock during a power
interruption, using a 6F22 battery (not supplied).
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 airduct, or in all 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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
Specifications
Time display:
12-hour system
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 605 kHz
Speaker:
Approx. 5.7 cm (2 1⁄4inches) dia., 8 Ω
Power output:
150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements:
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For the power back-up function: 9 V DC,
one 6F22 battery
Battery life:
Approx. 80 hours, using Sony 006P (6F22)
battery
Dimensions:
Approx. 143 ×54.5 ×117.5 mm (w/h/d)
(5 3⁄4×2 1⁄4×4 3⁄4inches) incl. projecting parts and
controls
Mass:
UK: Approx. 437 g (15.4 oz.) not incl. battery
Australia: Approx. 396g (14.0 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.

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,
install the battery with correct polarity.
Installing the battery
(see Fig. A-1)
Clip the battery in place observing correct polarity,
and insert it in the battery compartment until it clicks
into position.
Removing the battery
(see Fig. A-2)
Turn the unit upside down and push the battery
forward from the battery compartment.
• After a power interruption, the displayed time may
not always be correct (it may gain or lose
about 10 minutes per hour).
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.
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.
Setting the Clock
1Plug in the unit.
The display will flash “AM 12:00”.
2To set the hour, while holding down
CLOCK, press TIME SET H. When the
correct hour appears in the display, release
CLOCK.
3To 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.
•Each press on TIME SET H or TIME SET M
advances the displayed number by one.
•The minute digits advance to “00” after “59”. The
hour digits do not advance by pressing TIME SET
M.
•To adjust the time exactly to the second, set the time
one minute behind the time you want to set. Press
TIME SET M simultaneously with the time signal.
Operating the Radio
1Set the function selector to RADIO ON to
turn on the radio and adjust VOLUME.
2Select BAND and tune in to a station using
TUNING.
•To turn off the radio, set the function selector to
OFF.
Improving the
reception
FM: Extend the FM wire aerial fully to improve
reception.
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar aerial 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.
Setting the Alarm
To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and
adjust the volume.
1To set the hour for alarm, while holding
down ALARM, press TIME SET H. When
the desired hour appears in the display,
release ALARM.
2To set the minute for alarm, while holding
down ALARM, press TIME SET M. When
the desired minute appears in the display,
release ALARM.
3Set the function selector to ALARM
MODE • RADIO or ALARM MODE •
BUZZER.
The alarm will come on at the preset time and
automatically turn itself off 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 deactivate the alarm, set the function selector to
OFF.
•To doze a few more minutes, press SNOOZE/
SLEEP OFF.
The alarm will shut off but will come on again after
about 9 minutes. You can use this function as many
times as you like.
•To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOLUME.
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.
1While listening to the radio, set the function
selector to OFF.
2Press 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.
TUNING
AM
PM
AM
SNOOZE / SLEEP OFF
FM
BAND
VOLUME
MAX MIN
H M
TIME SET CLOCK
BUZZER
RADIO
ALARM MODE
OFF
RADIO ON
ALARM SLEEP
A
AC power cord
There is a tactile dot beside
VOLUME to show the direction
to turn up the volume.
FM wire aerial