Sony DREAM MACHINE ICF-C212 Operating Instructions

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Operating instructions
DREAM MACHINE
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation
ICF-C212
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To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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Before You Begin
Thank you fbr choosing the Sony Dream Machine!
It will give you many hours of reliable service and
listening pleasure
Befbre operating the Dream Machine, please read
these instructions thorougbly and retain them for
tht ure refhrence
Features
• 09 inch gleen LED display
• Single alarm wkh easy-to-see alaml indicator
• Power back-t_p function to keep the clock during a
power interruption, using a 6F22 battery (not
supplied)
//_ Tbls symbol is imendad to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufilciem magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons
//_ Tbls symbol is imended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance
* Tbe graphical symbols ale on the bottom enclosure
WARNING
Yogiare cautioned that any changes ol nlodifications
not exp] essly apploved in tbls manual cot_Id void
your authorgy to operate this equipment.
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
Befbre setting the time on your Dream Machine, open
the lid at the bottom of the unit, install the battery wifl_
correct polarity and then close the lld.
• After a power intea uption, fi_e displayed time may
not always be correct (it may gain or lose about I0
minutes per hour).
Knowing When to Replace the
Battery
q_, check battery poweq unplug the AC power cord
from the wail outlet and plug it in again after a fhw
nlinutes If the displayed tinle is incorrecb replace the
battery with a new one
Battery Warning
When file trait will be lef: unplugged for a long time,
remove the battety to avoid undue battery discharge
and damage to the unit from battery leakage.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection,p lease read these safety instructions completely before operating tbe appliance,
and keep tbis manual for futtlre reference
Cm'efully obsel_e all warnings, precautions and instructions on tbe appliance and in the operating
instructions, arid adbere to them
INSTALLATION
Water and Moisture
DO not use )owerfine operated appliances near water for example, near a batbtub, wasbbowL
kitcben sink, ol aundry tub, in a wet base.qlent, or near a swimming poo , etc.
Heat
Do not place tbe appliance near or over a radiator or beat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation 3"0 ensure reliable
0 el ation of t]_e appliance, arid to protect
it from overbeating, these slots arid openings must never be
b_ocked or covered
-Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials
-Never block the slots and openings by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface.
-Never place the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or buiftdn cabinet, unless propel
ventilation is provided
Accessories
Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table Tile appliance may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance Use only a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table 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
Wall or Ceiling Mounting
If your appliance can be mounted to a wall ol ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony
USE
Power Source
This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label¸
If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company¸ For those appliances designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, rear
to the operating instructions
Grounding or Polarization
Tbis appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding} Follow
the instructions below:
-For the appliance with a polarized AC power cord plug:
This plug wilt fit into the power oudet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fai! to fit, contact
your electi ician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in
-For the appliance with a three-wire grounding type AC plug:
This plug wilt ordy fit into a grounding-type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electl ician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Overloading
Do not overload wal! outlets, extension cords ol convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since
this carl result in fire or electlic sbock.
When not in use
Unplug the power cold of the appliance ft'om the outlet when left unused for a long period of tinle
To discormect the cord, pull it out by g_ asping the plug Never pull the plug out by tbe cord
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pincbed by items placed upon or
against tben3, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits
fi'om the appliance
Lightning
For added protection for this appliance during a figbtrlirlg storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from tbe wall outlet and discormect the antenna or cable
system This will prevent damage
to tbe appliance
due to ligbtrlirlg and powerline surges
Object and Liquid Entry
Never pusb objects of any kind into the applliance tbrougb openings as they may toucb dangerous
voltage points ol sbort out parts that could result in a fire or electric sbock Never spill fiquid of any
kind on the appliance
Cleaning
Unplug the appliance fiom the wall outlet before clearfing or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners
ol aerosol
cleaners, Use a cloth ligbdy dampened with water for cleanbag the exterior of the appliance
Clean the appliance ordy as recommended by Sony
Attachments
Do not use attacblnents riot recoTlln]ended by Sony, as they may cause bazards
ANTENNAS
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna ol cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.
An outdoor anterma system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power fines or other
electric light or power circuits, or wbere g can conic in contact witb such power fines or circuits
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM
IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges arid
built-up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code _prrovides information with respect
to proper groundhog of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to an
anterma discharge unJh size of gl'ourldJrlg conductors, location of antenna-discbarge uniL connection
to grounding electl odes, and req_iremerlts for the g] o_ndJng electrode
Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code
Antenna Discharge Unit
Grounding Conductors
NEC NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
Power Service Grounding Elecu ode System
SERVICE
(NEC Art 250 Part H)
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the ap )liance fiom tbe wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified smwice personnel under the
following conditions:
-When the power cord or )lu_g_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 lust1 tlctions Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive wolk
by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation
-If the ap liance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, o_ the cabinet has been
daraage_
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other bazards
Refer all servicing to qualified s_rvice personnel
Replacement parts
Wben re epllacemerlt paris are required, be stlre the sel_i( e t echnJcian has used replacement parts
specified by Sony that have the santo characteristics as the original parts
Unauthorized stlbstitutions may result in fire, electl ic sbock, or otbel hazards
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the se_ice technician to perform
routine safety checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safo operating
condition