Радиочасы SONY ICF-C218. Инструкция на английском языке

2-319-815-51(1)     A                                    Precautions
• Operate the unit on the power source specified in
“Specifications”.
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•The nameplate 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 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.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
FM/AM Clock Radio                                                                               heat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a
rug, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) that
might block the ventilation holes.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
ICF-C218                                                                                        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.
• Do not connect the antenna lead to the external
Operating Instructions                                       2                                  antenna.
•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.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
PUSH
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
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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
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
recycling of this product, 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.
© 2006   Sony Corporation     Printed in China
Specifications
Time display
12-hour System
Frequency range
WARNING                            Band      Frequency
FM        87.5 – 108 MHz
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
CLOCK             DST                       FM wire antenna         not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  AM  530 – 1 710 kHz
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.  Speaker
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
RADIO                                                                                            5
Approx. 6.6 cm (2  /8 inches) dia., 8 ?
BUZZER
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
RADIO  SLEEP  ON  OFF                                       as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.   Power output
150 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
OFF                                                          To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
ALARM MODE      ALARM RESET                                   place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the  Power requirements
ALARM TIME SET
AC power cord                                                    230 V AC, 50 Hz
apparatus.
For power backup: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC
SNOOZE  /  DATE /  SLEEP OFF                                     outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the  Dimensions
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC  Approx. 155 ? 64.5 ? 150 mm (w/h/d)
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outlet immediately.                    (6  /8 ? 2  /8 ? 6 inches) incl. projecting parts and
controls
WARNING
Mass
Battery may explode if mistreated.     Approx. 513.2 g (1 lb 2.1 oz) incl. CR2032
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
battery: model for UK
DST                                                                                                      Approx. 498.2 g (1 lb 1.6 oz) incl. CR2032
AM              ALARM                 SLEEP
PM                              SNOOZE / DATE / SLEEP OFF                                                battery: model for Australia
Features
Design and specifications are subject to change
BAND FM      • Single alarm FM/AM Clock radio.    without notice.
AM  VOL
•Various types of alarms — radio and buzzer.
TUNING
•Automatic time set — When you plug the clock in
for the first time, the current time will be shown in  Troubleshooting
the display (UK model only).
•Automatic Daylight Saving Time/Summer time  Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
adjustment (UK model only).        following simple checks to determine whether or not
• DST button to adjust Daylight Saving Time/  servicing is required.
Summer time (for Australian model).  If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
•Date button to display month, day and year.
•Battery backup to keep the clock during a power  The clock flashes “AM 12:00” due to a power
interruption with a CR2032 battery installed (for  interruption.
UK model)/supplied(for Australian model).  •The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove the
PULL
* There is a tactile dot beside                                            old battery and install a new one.
• Extendable snooze — snooze time can be extended
VOLUME to show the direction          from 10 to 60 minutes in maximum every time you
to turn up the volume.                use.                               The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at
the preset alarm time.
Battery compartment                                                                                      • Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been
activated? (i.e., Does the ALARM indicator light
up?)
BAND
AM   FM                                                    The radio alarm is activated but no sound
TUNING      VOL                                                  comes on at the preset alarm time.
• Has VOLUME been adjusted?

To cancel the Automatic DST/                                             To doze for a few more minutes
About the backup                    Summer Time adjustment and          Operating the radio                  Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
battery                             to set DST display manually         1 Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio.  The sound turns off but will automatically come on
again after about 10 minutes. Each time you press
The Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment can be  2 Adjust volume using VOLUME.  SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF, the snooze time
To keep good time, as backup power source, this unit  cancelled.        3 Select BAND.                       changes as follows:
has one CR2032 battery inside of the unit in addition  Press and hold DST for more than 3 seconds
to the house current (The battery is supplied with the  while the clock is displayed.  4 Tune in to a station using TUNING.
unit for Australian model.).
The battery keeps the clock in the event of a power  A beep sounds, and “Aut t OFF” appears in the  To turn off the radio  The maximum length of the snooze time is
interruption.                       display to show that the Automatic DST/Summer                            60 minutes.
Time adjustment is cancelled. The display returns to  Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET.  The display shows the snooze time for about
Knowing when to replace             the clock.                                                               4 seconds and returns to show the current time. When
you press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF after the
the battery                         Notes                               Improving the                        current time appears, the snooze time starts from 10
•The change timing of Automatic DST/Summer
When the battery becomes weak, “E” indicator  Time adjustment employed by the unit (see above)               minutes again.
appears in the display.              is subjected to variation by circumstances and the  reception
In the event of a power interruption when the battery  law in each country/region. In such a case, cancel    To stop the Alarm
is weak, current time and alarm functions will be  the Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment and  FM:         Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET to
initialized.                         set DST display manually as necessary. The  Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase
customer who lives in the country/region that has  reception sensitivity.  turn off the alarm.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium  not introduced the daylight saving time (summer              The alarm will come on again at the same time the
battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of  time) must cancel Automatic DST/Summer Time           next day.
fire or explosion.                   adjustment before using the set.                                        If RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the
alarm sounds continuously for about 60 minutes, and
•To activate the Automatic DST/Summer Time
Note for customers in the UK         adjustment again, press and hold DST for more than                      then it will be stop automatically.
The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory is  3 seconds. A beep sounds, and “Aut t On” appears
powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032 battery.  in the display to show that the Automatic DST/             To deactivate the Alarm
If the “AM 12:00” flashes on the display when the  Summer Time adjustment is activated. The display  AM:     Turn ALARM MODE to OFF.
unit is connected to AC outlet for the first time, the  returns to the clock.  Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception.
battery may be weak. In this case, consult a Sony                         A ferrite bar AM antenna is built-in to the unit.  ALARM indicator disappears from the display.
dealer. The preinstalled CR2032 battery is considered  •To change the display to the daylight saving time    Note on alarm in the event of a power
part of the product, and is covered by the warranty.  (summer time) manually, see “To change the display     interruption
You are required to show “Note for customers in the  to the daylight saving time (summer time)               If the alarm set time comes in the event of a power
UK” (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in order to  indication.”                                         interruption or a power interruption occurs while the
validate the warranty for this product.                                                                      alarm is sounding, the display will turn off and the
alarm will not sound, and the alarm status will be as
Installing and replacing the        Setting the clock                                                        follows. If power returns within 60 minutes from the
alarm set time, the alarm will sound. If the power
backup battery                      and date                                                                 interruption occurred while the snooze function was
1 Keep the AC plug connected to the AC                                                                       operating, the snooze function will continue. If the
Follow the procedure from step 1 for Australian
outlet, remove the screw that secures the                             Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal  snooze time had passed when the power interruption
model. To change the setting for UK model, follow  surface, as this may lead to interference of reception.  occurred, the alarm will sound after power returns.
battery compartment at the bottom of the  the procedure from step 2.
unit using a screwdriver, and remove the                                                                   In this status, if the E indicator does not light up,
1 Plug in the unit.
battery compartment. (See Fig. A-1)                                                                        RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET, SNOOZE buttons
The display will flash “AM 12:00”.  Setting the alarm                  and ALARM MODE functions are available.
2 Insert a new battery in the battery  2 Press CLOCK for more than 2 seconds.                                SNOOZE time will be fixed only 10 minutes if the
compartment with the e side facing up.  You will hear a beep and the year will start to  The alarm function can be select from two alarm  SNOOZE button has been pressed.
To remove the battery from the battery  flash in the display.         sounds, RADIO or BUZZER.
compartment, push it out from the side marked  3 Press + or – until the correct year appears
PUSH. (See Fig. A-2)                in the display.                   Notes                                Setting the sleep
3 Insert the battery compartment back into the  4 Press CLOCK.          • Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock
(see “Setting the clock and date”).
unit and secure it with the screw.  5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day  •The factory setting alarm time is “PM 12:00”.  timer
(See Fig. A-3)                      and time.                         •To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and
4 When you are replacing the battery, press                               adjust the volume (see “Operating the radio”).  You can fall asleep to the radio using the built-in
After setting the time, two short beeps sound and                      sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically after
RADIO ON to turn “E” indicator off in  the clock starts from 0 seconds.                                    a preset duration.
the display.                                                          To set the alarm time
• Pressing and holding + or – changes the year, month                    Press SLEEP.
or day rapidly.                                                         The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to
Note                                                                    1 Set ALARM MODE to the desired alarm  durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Each press
If you replace the battery, do not disconnect AC plug  When setting the current time, time changes rapidly  sound (RADIO or BUZZER).  changes the display as follows:
from AC outlet.                      by 1 minute-increments up to 10 minutes, and then  The alarm time appears for a few seconds, and
Otherwise, current time and alarm will be initialized.  by 10 minute-increments.  then the ALARM indicator lights up in the
• While setting the clock, you must perform each step
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY             within 65 seconds, or the clock setting mode will be  display. (It does not appear when the switch is set
to OFF.)
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.  cancelled.                                         Two short beeps sound when the display returns to
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately                           2 Slide ALARM TIME SET + or – to set  “90”.
consult a doctor.                  To display the year and date           the desired time.                 The radio will play for the duration you set, then shut
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good                        Each slide of ALARM TIME SET + or – changes  off.
contact.                           Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF once       the indication by 1 minute. If you keep sliding
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when  for the date, and within about 3 seconds press it  ALARM TIME SET + or –, the alarm time goes  To turn off the radio before the
installing the battery.            again for the year.                    forward (or backward) by 1 minute up to 10  preset time
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,  The display shows the date or year for about 3  minutes, and then by 10 minutes increments.
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.  seconds and then changes back to the current time.  While setting the alarm time, the ALARM  Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET or
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as  If you connect the AC plug to AC outlet while this  indicator flashes in the display.  SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.
direct sunlight, fire or the like.  unit is powered from the backup power source, the  ALARM
current date and time appears in the following order.                    To use both sleep timer and
CAUTION                             (It is same as when the unit is powered on after the
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  power failure.)                                     alarm
Replace only with the same or equivalent type  “month and date” (about 1 second) t “year” (about 1  When the alarm time setting operation is  You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.  second) t “current time”                                         by the radio or buzzer alarm at the preset time.
complete, the display returns to the clock after a
few seconds and the ALARM indicator changes  1 Set the alarm. (See “Setting the alarm”.)
Battery Warning                     To change the display to the
When the unit will be left unplugged for a long time,                      from flashing to fully lit.       2 Set the sleep timer. (See “Setting the sleep
remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge  daylight saving time (summer  • While ALARM MODE is set to RADIO or
and damage to the unit from battery leakage.  time) indication            BUZZER, the alarm time setting can be changed by  timer”.)
Change the daylight saving time (summer time)  ALARM TIME SET.
adjustment setting according to the following  One slide of ALARM TIME SET displays the alarm
Setting the clock                   procedures if;                        time for about 4 seconds. By adjusting ALARM
– you have Australian model.          TIME SET while the alarm time appears in the
for the first time                  – you have cancelled the Automatic DST/Summer  display, the alarm time will be changed.
Time adjustment.                   •The ALARM indicator flashes in the display while:
(UK model only)                     Press DST.                            – The alarm time appears in the display.
– The alarm sounds.
DST indicator appears in the display and the time
This unit is preset to the current date and time at the  indication changes to the daylight saving time  – Snooze function is turned on.
factory, and is powered by the back up battery. All  (summer time).     • The alarm time setting cannot be changed if
you need to do the first time is just plug it in.                         ALARM MODE is set to OFF. If ALARM TIME
To deactivate the daylight saving time (summer time)  SET is adjusted, “OFF” appears in the display for
adjustment, press DST again.
Plug in the unit.                                                         about 0.5 seconds.
“month and date” (about 1 second) t “year” (about 1                     • CLOCK and DST are unavailable while the alarm
second)  t “current time” appears in the display in turn.                 sounds or snooze function is turned on.
•The alarm function works as usual at the beginning
Note
During the shipment and your first use, a clock error                     and end day of the daylight saving time (summer
may occur. In this case, refer to “Setting the clock and                  time). While the Automatic DST/Summer Time
date” to set the correct time.                                            adjustment is set (excerpt for Australian model), as a
result, if the alarm is set at a time skipped when the
daylight saving time (summer time) begins, the
When daylight saving time                                                 alarm is skipped, or if the alarm is set at a time
(summer time) begins                                                      overlapped when the daylight saving time (summer
time) ends, the alarm sounds twice.
The following models employ the Automatic Daylight
Saving Time/Summer Time adjustment. The DST
indicator in the display appears in the display at the
beginning of the daylight saving time (summer time),
and disappears at the end of it.
Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment is based on
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
• Summer time begins at: 1:00 AM on the final
Sunday of March.
• Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final
Sunday of October.