Sony ICF-C212 - Manual (Page 2)

ALARM
RADIO BUZZER
Setting the Clock
1 Plug in the unit.
The display will flash “AM 12:00”.
2 To set the hour, while holding down
CLOCK , press TIME SET H . When the
correct hour appears in the display, release
CLOCK .
3 To 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 simultaneouly with the time signal.
Playing the Radio
1 Set the function selector to RADIO ON to
turn on the radio and adjust VOL (volume).
2 Select BAND and tune in a station using
TUNING .
• To turn off the radio, set the function selector to
OFF.
Improving the
reception
FM : Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve the
reception.
AM : Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna 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.
1 To set the hour for alarm, while holding
down
ALARM , press TIME SET H . When
the desired hour appears in the display,
release
ALARM .
2 To set the minute for alarm, while holding
down
ALARM , press TIME SET M . When
the desired minute appears in the display,
release
ALARM .
3 Set the function selector to ALARM
MODE • RADIO or ALARM MODE •
BUZZER .
The alarm setting will be indicated in the display.
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 .
The alarm indication will be turned 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. (While the snooze function is
operating, the alarm indication is shown in the
display until the alarm function is deactivated.) You
can use this function as many times as you like.
• To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOL .
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.
1 While listening to the radio, set the function
selector to
OFF .
2 Press 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.
Precautions
• Operate the unit on the power sources 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.
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 Ω
Power output:
150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements:
120 V AC, 60 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. 165 Ч 64.5 Ч 146 mm (w/h/d)
(6 1 ⁄ 2
Ч 2 5 ⁄ 8
Ч 5 3 ⁄ 4 inches) incl. projecting parts and
controls
Mass:
Approx. 522 g (1 lb 3 oz) not incl. battery
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
AC power cord
Function selector
FM wire
antenna
There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the
direction to turn up the volume.