Setting the clock, Playing the radio, Improving the reception – Sony ICF-C492 User Manual

Page 2: Features, Installing the battery, Changing the brightness of the clock display, Setting the alarm, Setting the sleep timer, Precautions, Specifications

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Setting the Clock

1

Plug in the unit.

The display will flash “AM 12:00”.

2

Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to CLOCK.

3

Press FAST+, FAST– or + to adjust the
time.

When you press

FAST+

, the time is raised rapidly.

When you press

FAST–

, the time is lowered

rapidly.
When you press +, the time is raised in one-minute
steps.

4

Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to HOLD.

Make sure that the

ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET

switch is set to

HOLD

. When it is set to

HOLD

, you

cannot see the red label underneath. Otherwise, the
displayed time might be changed if

FAST+

,

FAST–

or

+

happens to be pressed.

To display minute and second, press

SNOOZE

.

Example:

When the current time is 7:15:10, the display
will become:

7

:15 ,

5

:10

Lower of minute digit

Second digits

The display returns to the current time when you release

SNOOZE

.

To adjust the time exactly to the second, press + briefly
with the time signal.

Playing the Radio

1

Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio.

2

Adjust volume using VOL.

3

Select the BAND.

4

Tune in to a station using TUNE.

To turn off the radio

Press

ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF

.

Improving the
Reception

FM:

Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve FM
reception.

AM:

Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the
unit.

Features

• Easy to-see Large 1.4 inch green LED
• Alarm Vol. Control (High/Low)
• Dual alarm (radio alarm and buzzer alarm)
• Easy to-see alarm indicator
• Variable brightness control
• Full power backup to keep the clock and the alarm

(radio and buzzer) operating during a power
interruption with a 6F22 battery (not supplied)
installed.

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, open the lid at the bottom of the unit,
install the battery with correct polarity and then close the
lid.
After a power interruption, the displayed time may not
be always correct (It may gain or lose about 10 minutes
per hour).

Knowing When to Replace the Battery

To check the battery power, unplug the 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.

Changing the
Brightness of the
Clock display

Turn

BRIGHTNESS

to adjust the brightness of the

clock display.

SNOOZE

FAST

FAST

HOLD RADIO BUZZER CLOCK

TIME SET

ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET

ALARM MO

DE

ALARM

RESE

T

SLE

EP

OFF R

ADIO BU

ZZER RADIO

+BUZZER

RADIO ON

RADIO

OFF

TUNE

FM

AM

BAND

VOL

ALARM VOL

HIGH

LOW

BRIG

HTNE

SS

HIGH

LOW

PM

AM

BUZZER

RADIO

ALARM

Setting the Alarm

This radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes –

RADIO,

BUZZER

and

RADIO+BUZZER

. Before setting the

alarm, make sure to set the clock (see “Setting the
Clock”).

To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and adjust
the volume.

1

Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to RADIO or BUZZER.

2

Press FAST+, FAST– or + to select the
desired time.

When you press

FAST+

, the time is raised rapidly.

When you press

FAST–

, the time is lowered

rapidly.
When you press +, the time is raised in one-minute
steps.

3

Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET
switch to HOLD.

Make sure that the

ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET

switch is set to

HOLD

after setting the clock. When

it is set to

HOLD

, you cannot see the red label

underneath.

4

Set the ALARM MODE switch to RADIO,
BUZZER or RADIO+BUZZER.

The

ALARM RADIO

or

ALARM BUZZER

indicator lights up. When you set both alarm times,
both

ALARM RADIO

and

ALARM BUZZER

indicators light up.

The alarm will come on at the preset time and will
automatically turn itself off after about 59 minutes.
If the same alarm time is set for both

RADIO

and

BUZZER

,

RADIO

will take priority.

To check the alarm setting

Set the

ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET

switch to

RADIO

or

BUZZER

.

To Doze for a Few More Minutes

Press

SNOOZE

.

The radio or buzzer turns off but will automatically
come on again after about 6 minutes. You can repeat this
process as many times as you like.

To Stop the Alarm

Press

ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF

to turn off the

alarm.
The alarm will come on again at the same time the next
day.

To Deactive the Alarm

Set the

ALARM MODE

switch to

OFF

.

ALARM RADIO

,

ALARM BUZZER

or both indicators

will be turned off.

To Adjust the Alarm Level
(ALARM VOL)

Select the volume of the alarm by setting

ALARM VOL

to

HIGH

or

LOW

.

Note

If you select the

RADIO+BUZZER

mode, set the

BUZZER

alarm time earlier than the

RADIO

alarm

time, and then use the

SNOOZE

button to turn off the

buzzer, the radio will not come on even if the

RADIO

alarm time comes during the snooze period; only the
buzzer will come back on after the snooze period is over.

Setting the Sleep
Timer

Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep
timer.

Press

SLEEP

.

The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to
durations up to 59 minutes. When you keep pressing

SLEEP

, the time is lowered in one-minute steps.

When you press

FAST+

or

FAST–

while holding down

SLEEP

, the time is changed rapidly. When you press

+

while holding down

SLEEP

, the time is raised in one-

minute steps.
The radio will play for the time you set, then turn off.

To turn off the radio before the preset time

Press

ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF

.

Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power source specified in

“Specifications”.

• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out

by the plug, not the cord.

• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source

such as a radiator or airduct, or in a 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.

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Time display

12-hour system

Frequency range

FM : 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM : 530 - 1 710 kHz

Speaker

Approx. 6.6 cm ( 2

5

/

8

inches) dia. 8

Power output

120 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz
For power backup: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery

Battery life

Approx. 9 hours (for clock and alarm backup) using
Sony 006P (6F22) battery

Dimensions

Approx. 198.7

Ч

101.5

Ч

109.7 mm (w/h/d)

(7

7

/

8

Ч

4

Ч

4

3

/

8

inches) not incl. projecting parts and

controls

Mass

Approx. 640 g (1 lb 6.58 oz) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume.

Lead-free solder is used for soldering.
Halogenated flame retardants are not used
in printed wiring boards.

FM wire antenna

AC power cord

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