Радиочасы SONY ICF-C233. Инструкция на английском языке

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FM/AM                                                       For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the
appliance, and keep this manual for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and described in
PLL Synthesized                                             the operating instructions supplied with the appliance by Sony.
Clock Radio                                                 INSTALLATION
Water and Moisture
Do not install the appliance near water: for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Operating Instructions                                      Heat
Do not install the appliance near sources of heat such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances that produce heat.
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation.
To ensure reliable and safe operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these
slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Do not place the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface which may block the slots
and openings.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless
proper ventilation is provided.
Carts and Stands
Do not install the appliance on an unstable table, shelf, cart or stand.  Use only a cart or stand
recommended by Sony.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.  Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting
If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.
ICF-C233                                                    USE
Power Source
Sony Corporation © 1996    Printed in Malaysia
Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization
Do not defeat the grounding or polarization feature of the AC power cord. If your AC receptacle
WARNING                             Before You Begin                    will not accept the power cord plug, contact your electrician to install a proper AC receptacle.
AC Receptacle
To prevent fire or shock             Thank you for choosing the Sony Dream
Machine. This clock radio will give you many  Check to make sure that the AC receptacle holds the power cord plug firmly and securely.  If the
hazard,                              hours of reliable service and listening pleasure.  power cord plug is loose, contact your electrician to replace the defective and unsafe AC
Before operating the Dream Machine, please  receptacle.
do not expose the unit               read these instructions thoroughly and retain  Power-Cord Protection
to rain or moisture.                 them for future reference.          Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed
on it, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from
Features                            the appliance.
When not in use
• Dual alarm FM/AM PLL (phase locked loop)
synthesized clock radio            Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
• 5 random memory presets           time.
• Radio and buzzer alarms with the snooze  To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.
function                           Foreign Objects
• LCD display with backlight
Be careful that foreign objects and liquids do not enter the enclosure through openings.
Cleaning
Precautions                         Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.  ANTENNAS
This symbol is intended to alert the  • The nameplate indicating voltage, etc. is
user to the presence of uninsulated  located on the bottom exterior.  Outdoor Antenna Grounding
“dangerous voltage” within the  • Disconnect the cord by grasping the plug.  If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.
product’s enclosure that may be of  Never pull it by the cord.     An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
sufficient magnitude to constitute a  • Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat  electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
risk of electric shock to persons.  source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a  WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
This symbol is intended to alert the  mechanical vibration, or shock.  TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT
user to the presence of important  • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent  WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
operating and maintenance       internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit  Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
(servicing) instructions in the  on a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near  and built-up static charges.  Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with
literature accompanying the     materials (a curtain) which might block the  respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
appliance.                      ventilation holes.                 an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the
*The graphical symbols are on the bottom  unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a  connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
enclosure.                           qualified personnel before operating it further.  Antenna Grounding According to the National
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with
a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent  Electrical Code
You are cautioned that any changes or  solution. Never use abrasive cleaners or
modifications not expressly approved in this  chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.                          If you have any question, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Antenna Lead-in Wire
INFORMATION
Specifications
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  Time display
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  12-hour system             Ground Clamps              Antenna Discharge Unit
to provide reasonable protection against harmful  Frequency range                                             (NEC* Section 810-20)
interference in a residential installation. This  FM: 87.5-108.0 MHz                                          Grounding Conductors
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  AM: 530-1710 kHz                  Electric Service          (NEC* Section 810-21)
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  Channel steps                   Equipment
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  FM: 0.1 MHz (fixed)                                   Ground Clamps
interference to radio communications. However,  AM: 10 kHz (fixed)
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  Speaker
in a particular installation. If this equipment does  Approx. 6.6 cm (2  5 /8 in) dia.                 Power Service Grounding
cause harmful interference to radio or television  Power output          —NEC National Electrical Code—  Electrode System
reception, which can be determined by turning the  120 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)                 (NEC* Art 250 Part H)
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:                  Dimensions                          SERVICE
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Approx. 196 x 56 x 149.5 mm (w x h x d)  Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult qualified service personnel when:
(7  3 /4 x 2  1 /4 x 6 in) incl. projecting parts and
—Increase the separation between the  controls                     -the power cord or the plug has been damaged.
equipment and receiver.                                           -a solid object or liquid has fallen into the cabinet.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  Mass                   -the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture.
Approx. 510 g (1 lb 2 oz)
circuit different from that to which the                          -the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
receiver is connected.        Design and specifications are subject to change  -the appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced  without notice.
radio/TV technician for help.
Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions.  For
all other servicing refer to qualified service personnel only.

• To check the current station, press the preset
Setting the Clock                    number button.  The band and frequency are
displayed for 10 seconds.
1. Plug in the unit.
TIME SET/  CLOCK/                               "AM 12:00" will flash in the display.
TUNE      ENTER                                                                Setting the Alarm
2. While holding down CLOCK/ENTER, press
TIME SET/TUNE + or – .           You can set the radio and buzzer alarms at the
Use the + button to advance the hour and  preset time.  Before setting the alarm, be sure to set
minute digits and the – button to reverse them.  the clock (See ' Setting the Clock").
ALARM RESET SLEEP
Hold down the + or – button to advance or
reverse the time setting at high speed.  1. Turn off the radio.
3. Release CLOCK/ENTER .            2. While holding down ALARM    or
OFF RADIO ON  BAND                               The time is set and clock operation begins.  ALARM   , press either TIME SET/
A  RADIO ALARM B  BUZZER   ALARM MODE
• For zero second adjustment, release CLOCK/  TUNE + or – until the desired time
ENTER at the sound of a time tone.   appears in the display.
• The colon (“:”) in the time indication is flashing  At this time, the    or   indication
when the radio is off and steadily displayed
WAKE UP  2    3      4      5                  when it is on.                       appears in the display.
1STATION
3. Release ALARM    or
ALARM       .
Playing the Radio                   4. Press ALARM MODE until the alarm you
want appears in the display.
SNOOZE /SLEEP OFF
Manual Tuning                         Each time you press ALARM MODE, the alarm
1. Press SLEEP/RADIO ON to turn on the  indication changes as follows.
radio.                             No alarm
The band and frequency and the preset number  indication  n    n
displayed before the radio was last turned off  n      and   N
y  yy    y                             2. Turn the VOL (volume) control to make  When the alarm time is reached, the radio or
AC power cord                                                       appear on the display for 10 seconds, after
which the current time indication returns to the
display.
buzzer sounds for 60 minutes or until turned
yy                                     3. Press BAND to select the band.     off.
sure the sound is audible.
yy                                     The most recently tuned FM and AM  To stop the alarm
frequencies alternate on the display with each
Press ALARM RESET/RADIO OFF while the
press of the button.
FM wire antenna                                                                                       alarm is activated.
4. Use TIME SET/TUNE + or – to tune in the  The alarm will function at the same time the next
desired station.                 day.
The FM frequency advances or reverses in 0.1
MHz channel steps and the AM frequency in
10 kHz channel steps.            To cancel the alarm
A beep sounds and the tuning stops when the
upper or lower extremity of the band range is  Press ALARM MODE until neither the
VOL
reached.                               nor      indication is displayed.
5. Set the desired volume with the VOL
Display                                                        Notes
control.                         • The alarm does not function, unless you set  the
clock,    and     function.
• To turn off the radio, press ALARM RESET/  • If both the radio and buzzer alarm are set for the
RADIO OFF.
same time, the radio alarm takes precedence.
• To improve reception              • You can check the alarm time setting by pressing
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to   ALARM or     ALARM.
increase FM reception sensitivity.
AM:Rotate the unit horizontally to the position
in which reception is clearest.  To doze for a few more minutes
• To check the current station, press the + button  1. Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF while the
lightly. The band and frequency are displayed  alarm is sounding.
for 10 seconds, after which the current time
indication returns to the display.   The alarm will be silenced for about 8 minutes,
• Each time the radio is turned on or the frequency  after which it will sound again.
changed, the band and frequency replace the  You can use the snooze alarm repeatedly in
current time indication for 10 seconds.  this manner for about one hour.
• If the radio alarm    comes on while the  • The alarm indication continues to flash in the
radio is playing, the station switches to the  display while the snooze alarm function is
frequency set under preset number 1 (the wake-  operational.
up frequency).
Preset Tuning                       Setting the Sleep
You can preset up to five stations for one-touch  Timer
tuning, one under each of preset buttons 1 to 5.
You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the
Presetting a station                built-in sleep timer that turns off the radio
Example: To set AM 1260 kHz in preset  automatically after a preset duration.
button 2.                    You can set the sleep timer for 90, 60, 30, or 15
minutes.
1. Tune in the station you want to preset.
(See “Manual Tuning”)            1. Press RADIO ON/SLEEP repeatedly.
2. Press CLOCK/ENTER.
The radio turns on.  Each time you press RADIO
“P” flashes in the display for about 10 seconds.
ON/SLEEP, the duration changes as follows.
Current time        On        90 (min.)
PRESET
15         30         60
The radio will turn off automatically after the
MHz/kHz
selected preset duration has elapsed.
3. Press the preset button under which you  • To cancel the sleep timer function and turn off
wish to store the station before the “P”  the radio, press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
indication stops flashing.
Two beeps sound to indicate successful  To Use Both Sleep Timer and Alarm
presetting.                      You can fall asleep to the radio sound and you will
be awakened by the radio or buzzer alarm at the
preset time.
PRESET
1. Set the alarm. (See “Setting the Alarm”.)
2. Set the sleep timer.(See “Setting the Sleep
MHz/kHz                 Timer”.)
• The current time indication replaces the band
and frequency indication on the display 10
seconds after a station is preset, but the preset  Troubleshooting
number remains in the display.
• When using the radio alarm, preset the station  Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
you wish to serve as the alarm (the wake-up  following simple checks to determine whether or
frequency) under preset button 1.
not servicing is required.
If the problem persists, consult the nearest Sony
To change a preset station          dealer.
Press the preset number again after tuning
manually to a different station. The previous  The clock does not show the correct time.
station is replaced by the new one.  • Has an electrical power outage lasting more than
5 minutes occurred?
Tuning in a preset station
The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at
1. Press SLEEP/RADIO ON to turn on the  the preset alarm time.
radio.                           • Has the desired radio and/or buzzer alarm
2. Press the preset button under which the  mode been activated with the ALARM MODE
button (   and/or     indication
desired station is stored.
shown in the display)?
The band, frequency and preset number
replace the current time indication in the
display for about 10 seconds.