Sony DREAM MACHINE ICF-C263 Operating Instructions

FM/AM PLL Synthesized
Clock Radio
ICF-C263
Operating Instructions
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WARN I N G
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
* The graphical symbols are at the bottom of the
unit.
I N FORM AT I ON
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Fe a t ure s
IM PORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• FM / AM Digital Tuning Clock Radio
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance,
• Dual alarm setting
and keep this manual for future reference.
• 15 station memory presets with 5 direct access
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating
buttons
instructions, and adhere to them.
• Nap timer / Extendable Snooze functions
INSTALLATION
• LCD Brightness Control
Wat er and M oist ure
• Sleep function
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.
Heat
Pre c a ut ions
Do not place the appliance near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. Vent ilat ion
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it
operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be
out the plug, not by the cord.
blocked or covered.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source
-Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
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
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
surface.
vibration, or shock. -Never place the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
Accessories
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
block the ventilation holes.
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.
Wall or Ceiling M ount ing
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft
If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.
cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
Never use abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents, as USE
they may mar the casing.
Pow er 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.
If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local
concerning your unit, please consult your
power company. For those appliances designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
nearest Sony dealer.
to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarizat ion
This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than
Trouble shoot ing
the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow
the instructions below:
Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
-For t he appliance w it h a polarized AC pow er cord plug:
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
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
dealer.
plug by forcing it in.
-For t he appliance w it h a t hree-w ire grounding t ype AC plug:
The clock does not show the correct time.
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
• Has an electrical power outage lasting more than 1
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat
minutes occurred?
the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Overloading
The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since
the preset alarm time.
this can result in fire or electric shock.
• Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been
When not in use
activated? (i.e. Is " " or " " and
Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
" " or " " displayed?)
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.
The radio alarm is activated but no sound
Pow er-Cord Prot ect ion
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
• Has VOLUME been adjusted? against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits
from the appliance.
The preset stations may be deleted from the memory,
Light ning
if a maintenance service is performed.
For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
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
system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges.
preset them again.
Object and Liquid Ent ry
Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
Spe c ific a t ions
kind on the appliance.
Cleaning
Time display
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
12-hour system
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the appliance.
Frequency range
Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz (Channel step 0.1 MHz)
At t achm ent s
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz (Channel step 10 kHz)
Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they may cause hazards.
Speaker
inches) dia. 8 Ω ANTENNAS
5
Approx. 6.6 cm (2 /
8
Power output
Out door Ant enna Grounding
150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.
Power requirements
An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
120 V AC, 60 Hz
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
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
× 2 × 6
7 1 1
(6 / / / inches) including projecting IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
8 2 8
parts and controls
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
Mass
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
Approx. 610 g (1 lb 21.5 oz)
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
Ant enna Grounding According t o t he Nat ional
without notice.
Elect rical Code
SERVICE
Dam age 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.
Replacem ent part s
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.
Saf et y 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.
Antenna Lead-in Wire
Ground
Antenna Discharge Unit
Clamps
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
Electric Service
(NEC Section 810-20)
Equipment
NEC-NATIONAL
Ground Clamps
ELECTRICAL CODE
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250 Part H)