Радиочасы SONY ICF-C263. Инструкция на английском языке

For customers who purchased this product in the
3-266-392-21(1)    USA                                Features
Please register this product on line at  • FM / AM Digital Tuning Clock Radio  IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
http://www.sony.com/productregistration.  • Dual alarm setting           For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance,
Proper registration will enable us to send you                           and keep this manual for future reference.
periodic mailings about new products, services,  • 15 station memory presets with 5 direct access  Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating
and other important announcements.  buttons                              instructions, and adhere to them.
Registering your product will also allow us to  • Nap timer / Extendable Snooze functions  INSTALLATION
contact you in the unlikely event that the product  • LCD Brightness Control
needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.  • Sleep function           Water and Moisture
Do not use powerline operated appliances near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
FM/AM PLL Synthesized                                       WARNING                            Precautions                           Heat
Do not place the appliance near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not                                    sunlight.
expose the unit to rain or moisture.  • Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.  Ventilation
Clock Radio                                               To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.  •To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it  The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be
out the plug, not by the cord.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such  • Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source  blocked or covered.
-Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.    such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to  -Never block the slots and openings by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects  direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical   surface.
ICF-C263                                                  filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.  • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,  -Never place the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
vibration, or shock.
ventilation is provided.
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that  Accessories
Operating Instructions                                                                          block the ventilation holes.         Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart,
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit,  stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Sony.
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified  -An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
personnel before operating it further.   uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft  Wall or Ceiling Mounting
cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.  If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.
Never use abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents, as  USE
they may mar the casing.
Power Source
If you have any questions or problems  This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
concerning your unit, please consult your  If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local
nearest Sony dealer.                  power company. For those appliances designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
This symbol is intended to alert the user                            Grounding or Polarization
to the presence of uninsulated                                       This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than
“dangerous voltage” within the  Troubleshooting                      the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow
product’s enclosure that may be of                                   the instructions below:
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk  Should any problem occur with the unit, make the  -For the appliance with a polarized AC power cord plug:
of electric shock to persons.  following simple checks to determine whether or not  This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
servicing is required.                insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
This symbol is intended to alert the user  If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony  your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
to the presence of important operating  dealer.                      plug by forcing it in.
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-  The clock does not show the correct time.  -For the appliance with a three-wire grounding type AC plug:
tions in the literature accompanying the  • Has an electrical power outage lasting more than 1  This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
appliance.                      minutes occurred?                    insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
* The graphical symbols are at the bottom of the  The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at  Overloading
unit.                              the preset alarm time.                Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.                                              • Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been  this can result in fire or electric shock.
INFORMATION
activated? (i.e. Is “  ” or “  ” and  When not in use
This equipment has been tested and found to  “  ” or “  ” displayed?)      Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
comply with the limits for a Class B digital                               To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-                 device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  The radio alarm is activated but no sound  Power-Cord Protection
free vegetable oil based ink.                    These limits are designed to provide reasonable  comes on at the preset alarm time.  Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
protection against harmful interference in a  • Has VOLUME been adjusted?  against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits
residential installation. This equipment                                   from the appliance.
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  The preset stations may be deleted from the memory,  Lightning
? 2004 Sony Corporation          Printed in China         energy and, if not installed and used in  if a maintenance service is performed.  For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
accordance with the instructions, may cause  Please note down your settings in case you want to  unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
harmful interference to radio communications.  preset them again.          system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges.
However, there is no guarantee that interference                           Object and Liquid Entry
will not occur in a particular installation. If this                       Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous
equipment does cause harmful interference to  Specifications               voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the appliance.
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  Time display              Cleaning
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
the user is encouraged to try to correct the  12-hour system               or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the appliance.
interference by one or more of the following  Frequency range              Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.
measures:                              FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz (Channel step 0.1 MHz)  Attachments
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz (Channel step 10 kHz)  Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they may cause hazards.
— Increase the separation between the  Speaker
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equipment and receiver.             Approx. 6.6 cm (2  / inches) dia. 8 ?  ANTENNAS
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— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  Power output                Outdoor Antenna Grounding
circuit different from that to which the  150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)  If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.
receiver is connected.            Power requirements                    An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  120 V AC, 60 Hz           electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
TV technician for help.           Dimensions                            WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
Approx. 172.5 ? 61.9 ? 154.7 mm (w/h/d)  TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM
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1
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(6  /  ? 2  /  ? 6  /  inches) including projecting  IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
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You are cautioned that any changes or  parts and controls 8              Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
modifications not expressly approved in this  Mass                       built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect
manual could void your authority to operate  Approx. 610 g (1 lb 21.5 oz)  to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
this equipment.                                                          antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.                       Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code
Antenna Lead-in Wire
Ground
Clamps       Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
Electric Service   (NEC Section 810-20)
NEC-NATIONAL   Equipment       Ground Clamps
ELECTRICAL CODE
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
SERVICE                          (NEC Art 250 Part H)
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
-When the power cord or plug is damage or frayed.
-If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance.
-If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
-The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
-This indicates a need for service.
-If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only
those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
-If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform
routine safety checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safe operating
condition.

B Setting the Buzzer Alarm
Presetting Your                                                          Setting the Sleep
1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in “To set the Alarm
Favourite Station                                                        Timer
TUNE/TIME SET                                                                      Time”.
CLOCK SET                                          —Preset Tuning                       2 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to select  You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the
+
-
“BUZZER” alarm mode.              built-in sleep timer that turns off the radio automati-
ALARM SET  B              1    2  STATION                  FM1, 5 stations in FM2), and 5 stations in AM.  3 Press ALARM SET A or B.  Press SLEEP.
You can preset up to 10 stations in FM (5 stations in
cally after a preset duration.
Two short beeps will confirm the setting.
Presetting a Station                 Setting the Alarm Mode              The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to
A
SELECT/
ALARM MODE                                4                    1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Playing the Radio”  Before setting the alarm mode, be sure to set the alarm  duration of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Every press
3
PRESET TUNING
changes the display as follows:
PRESET
and manually tune into the station you wish
time (See “Setting the Alarm”).
60
OFF
90
to preset.
BRIGHTNESS                                     5                 2 Hold down the preset button you wish to  Press ALARM MODE repeatedly until the desired  Two short beeps sound when the display returns to
mode is selected.
15
30
Each press of ALARM MODE changes the indication
preset for more than 2 seconds.
on the display as follows:
“90”.
NAP                                                                Example: Display window when you set FM                                “    ” will appear in the display when the duration
90 MHz in the PRESET TUNING 2  No alarm   or        or          time is set.
SLEEP
RADIO ON  OFF                           button for FM2.               Indication                        The radio will play for the time you set, then shut off.
/BAND
To turn off the radio before the preset time
ALARM RESET
Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF or OFF•ALARM
RESET.
SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF                                                                                  or        or          To Use Both Sleep Timer
The preset number “2” and “  ” flash in the
display.                                                              and Alarm
If the same alarm time is set for both radio and buzzer
Two beeps sound, and “2” and “  ” stop                                You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened
alarm (ALARM A and B), the radio alarm (ALARM
flashing.                                                             by the radio or buzzer alarm at the preset time.
A) takes priority.
To preset another station, repeat these steps.                        1 Set the alarm (See “Setting the Alarm”) .
The PRESET TUNING 3                                                      To change the preset station, tune into the desired  To Doze for a Few More  2 Set the sleep timer (See “Setting the Sleep
station and hold down the PRESET TUNING 1                               Timer”).
button has a tactile dot.                                                                                  Minutes
AC power cord                     to 5 button. The new station will replace the  Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
previous station on the preset button.
The radio or buzzer turns off but will automatically
come on again after about 10 minutes. Every time you
Tuning into a Preset Station         press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF, the snooze time
FM wire antenna
changes as follows:
1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the
10   20  30   40  50   60
radio.
2 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select the  The maximum length of the snooze time is 60
VOLUME                            band.                             minutes.
There is a tactile dot beside  3 Press the desired preset button.   The display shows the snooze time for a few seconds
volume to show the direction   4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.    and returns to show the current time. When you press
to turn up the volume.            After a few seconds, the display will return to the  SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF after the current time
appears, the snooze time starts from 10 minutes again.
current time but the preset button number will
The alarm setting indicator keeps flashing the whole
remain.
time.
Note
Holding down the desired PRESET TUNING button  To Stop the Alarm
for more than a few seconds in step 3 will replace the  Press OFF•ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm.
previous station on the PRESET TUNING button  The alarm will come on again at the same time the
with the station you tuned into.     next day.
To Deactive the Alarm
Setting the Clock                   Playing the Radio                   Setting the Alarm                    Press ALARM MODE repeatedly so that “  ”
or “    ” and “  ” or “   ” go
—Manual Tuning                      This clock radio is equipped with 2 alarm modes—  off.
1 Plug in the unit.                                                     radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make sure
“AM 12:00” flashes on the display.                                    to set the clock (see “Setting the Clock”).
1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the
2 Press CLOCK SET for a few seconds
radio.                                                                 Using the NAP
until a beep sounds.                The display shows the band and frequency for a  To Set the Alarm Time
The hour starts to flash on the display.  few seconds and then changes back to the current                 Timer (Count Down
3 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the  time.                           1 Press ALARM SET A or B for a few
correct hour appears.             2 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select the    seconds.                          Timer)
To set the current time rapidly, hold down TUNE/  band.                  After one beep, “RADIO” or “BUZZER” and the  The NAP timer sounds the buzzer after a preset time
TIME SET + or –.                    Each press changes the band as follows:  hour will flash on the display.  duration.
4 Press CLOCK SET once.                                                 2 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the  Press NAP repeatedly until the desired minutes is
AM    FM1    FM2               desired hour appears.
The minute starts flashing.                                                                                displayed.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minute.                                  To set the hour rapidly, hold down TUNE/TIME  Every press changes the display as follows:
SET + or –.
Two short beeps sound, and the counting of the  When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you may                         OFF
seconds starts.                     listen to the radio on either mode (See “Presetting  3 Press ALARM SET A or B.  (current time)  10  20  30
Your Favourite Station”).            After one beep, the minutes will flash.
If you quit during the clock setting, after about 65  3 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to tune  4 Repeat step 2 to set the minutes and press  120  90  60
seconds the previous display will return.                                  ALARM SET A or B.                 Two short beeps sound when the display returns to
To set the current time from zero seconds, press  into the desired station.  After one beep, the alarm mode is entered.  “10”.
CLOCK SET with the time signal in step 5.  Two short beeps sound when the minimum                            The NAP indicator turns on, “  ” and the NAP
frequency of each band is received during tuning.  5 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the  time are displayed for a few seconds.
4 Adjust volume using VOLUME.          desired alarm indicator flashes.  NAP timer starts counting down the NAP time.
Setting the                                                                You can choose one mode among “RADIO” and  When selected NAP time has passed, the beep sound
To check the station being received    “BUZZER.” Set the alarm mode as follows:  comes on, and the NAP indicator and “  ” on the
Brightness of the                   Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – lightly. The display  – RADIO: see “A Setting the Radio Alarm.”  display flash.
shows the band and frequency for a few seconds and  – BUZZER: see “B Setting the Buzzer Alarm.”
Backlight                           then returns to the previous display.                                    To Stop NAP Timer
A Setting the Radio Alarm            Press NAP or OFF•ALARM RESET to turn off the
Press BRIGHTNESS to select high, middle or low  To turn off the radio, press OFF•ALARM RESET.                buzzer.
for the display according to your preferences.                          For the radio alarm, the station you specified as the
wake-up station is played.
Improving the                       1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in “To set the Alarm  To Deactive NAP Timer
Changing AM                         Reception                              Time”.                            Press NAP.  The NAP indicator and “  ” go off.
Channel Step                                                            2 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to select
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase  “RADIO” alarm mode.
reception sensitivity.
The AM channel step differs depending on area.                          3 Press ALARM SET A or B to select the
The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 9 kHz or  AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum  desired wake-up station.
10 kHz to change the setting as shown below to be  reception. A ferrite bar is built into the unit.  After one beep, “WAKE UP” appears and the
able to listen to the radio.                                               preset number flashes on the display.
Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal
Area              Channel step      surface, as this may lead to interference of reception.  4 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to select
the desired wake-up station.
North and South America  10 kHz
Preset number changes in the order as follows:
Other countries/regions  9 kHz
P-   AM P1 to 5
1 Press OFF•ALARM RESET to turn off                                            FM2 P1 to 5  FM1 P1 to 5
the power.
“P–” is the last received station.
2 Press PRESET TUNING 1 and                                                You can directly select the desired wake-up
SLEEP at the same time for more than 5                                   station by pressing RADIO ON/BAND or the
PRESET TUNING button while the indication
seconds.
“P–” is not displayed.
Two short beeps will sound, and the AM channel
step will be changed. If you proceed to step 2, the                   5 Press ALARM SET A or B.
Two short beeps will confirm the setting.
channel step will change again.
Notes
•When the AM channel step is changed, the preset
stations for AM will be initialized.
•When the AM channel step is changed, the FM
channel step also will be changed.