Sony DREAM MACHINE ICF-C273, ICF-C273L - Fm/Am Clock Radio Manual

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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 reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

For the Customers in Canada

Features

• Dual alarm FM/AM (ICF-C273) or FM/MW/LW(ICF-C273L) PLL (phase locked loop) synthesized clock radio.
• Triple time display – main display for the clock, andtwo sub-displays for the alarms.
• Green backlight LCD with adjustable brightness.
• Date button to display the year, month and day.
• Easy preset digital tuning with 15 memory presetsfor ICF-C273, 20 memory presets for ICF-C273L.
• D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) – Summer timeadjustment (one-hour skip function).
• Various types of alarms-radio, buzzer and 2melodies.
• Extendable snooze – snooze time can be extendedfrom 10 to 60 minutes (maximum).
• Nap Timer allows you to take a short nap and waketo buzzer without changing your alarm settings.
  (You can select your nap time from 10 to 120 minutes)

Setting the Clock and Date

1. Plug in the clock radio. The display will flash "AM12:00" or "0:00".
2. Press CLOCK for a few seconds. You will hear a beep and the year will start to flash in the display.
3. Press Jog lever (up) or (down) until the correct year appears in the display.
4. Press ENTER/BRIGHTNESS.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4t o set the month, day, hour, and minute.
   After setting the minute, press ENTER/ BRIGHTNESSto start the counting of the seconds, and you will hear two short beeps.

• To set the current time rapidly, hold down Jog leverv (up) or (down).
• The clock system varies depending on the modelyou own.
  12-hour system: "AM 12:00" = midnight
  24-hour system: "0:00" = midnight
• In step 5, when you press ENTER/BRIGHTNESS after the minute setting to activate the clock, the seconds start counting from zero.
• When the alarm setting mode is entered, the clockcannot be set.

To display the year and date

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the date, and within 2 seconds press it again for the year. The display shows the date or year for a few seconds and then changes back to the current time.

To change the display to the daylight saving time (summer time) indication

Press D.S.T./SUMMER T.
"" is displayed and the time indication changes to summer time.
To deactivate the summer time function, press D.S.T./SUMMER T.again.

To set the brightness of the backlight

If you cannot see the display clearly, press and hold ENTER/BRIGHTNESSto set the desired brightness (high, middle or low).

Changing AM (MW) Channel Step

The AM (MW) channel step differs depending on area. The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 9 kHz or 10 kHz to change the setting as shown below to be able to listen to the radio.

1. Plug in the clock radio. Press OFF/ALARM RESETto turn off the power.
2. While holding down OFF/ALARM RESET, keep pressing ON/BAND for more than 5 seconds. The AM (MW) channel step will be changed. If you proceed to step 2 again, the channel step changes again.

Notes

• When the AM (MW) channel step is changed, thepreset stations for AM (MW) will be initialized.
• When the AM (MW) channel step is changed, theFM channel step also will be changed.

Operating the Radio

Manual Tuning

1. Press ON/BANDto turn on the radio. The display shows the band and frequency for a few seconds and then changes back to the current time.
2. Press ON/BANDrepeatedly to select the desired band. Each press changes the band as follows:
   
   When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you may listen to the radio on either mode. (See "Presetting Your Favourite Station".)
3. Use TUNING + or –to tune into the desired station.
   The FM channel step is set to 0.1 MHz and the AM (MW) channel step is set to 10 kHz (North and South American model).
   The FM channel step is set to 0.05 MHz* and the AM (MW)/LW channel step is set to 9 kHz (Other models).
   * The FM frequency display is raised or lowered by a step of 0.1 MHz. For example, frequency 88.00 and 88.05 MHz is displayed as "88.0 MHz."
   Two short beeps sound when the minimum frequency of each band is received during tuning.
4. Adjust volume using VOLUME.

• To turn off the radio, press OFF/ALARM RESET.
• To listen with an earphone, connect the earphone tothe v (earphone) jack. The speaker is deactivated when an earphone is connected (ICF-C273 for European model only)
• To check the station being received, press TUNING + or – or ON/BANDlightly. The display shows the band and frequency for a few seconds and then changes back to the current time.

Improving the Reception

FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase reception sensitivity.

AM (MW) /LW:
Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar is built in to the unit.

Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface, as this may lead to interference of reception.

Presetting Your Favourite Station

Preset Tuning

You can preset up to 10 stations in FM (5 stations in FM1, 5 stations in FM2), and 5 stations in AM, MW, LW.

Presetting a Station

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 in "Operating the Radio" and manually tune into the station you wish to preset.
2. Hold down the desired STATION•SELECT/PRESET button until you hear two short beeps.
   Example: To preset AM 1 260 kHz onto preset 2 button.
   
   The display shows the frequency for a few seconds and then changes back to the current time.
   To preset another station, repeat these steps. To change the preset station, tune into the desired station and hold down the PRESET TUNING 1 to 5button. The new station will replace the previous station on the preset button.

Tuning into a preset station

1. Press ON/BAND to turn on the radio.
2. Press STATION•SELECT/PRESET where the desired station is stored.
3. Adjust volume using VOLUME.

After a few seconds, the display will return to the current time but the preset button number will remain.

Setting the Alarm

You can choose from two types of alarm, Radio or Buzzer.
The alarm will come on at the same time everyday. The factory setting alarm time for the radio and buzzer is 12:00am or 0:00.

Notes

• Set the current time before setting the alarm.
• Radio reception is interrupted while the alarm timeis being set.

To set the Alarm Time

1. Press and hold ALARM A or ALARM B for a few seconds.
   After one beep, the hour flashes in the alarm display.
2. Press Jog lever (up) or(down) to select the hour.
   To set the hour rapidly, hold down Jog lever v (up) or V (down).
3. Press ENTER/BRIGHTNESS.
   After one beep, the minutes flash on the alarm display.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minute.
   A beep sounds to confirm the time setting.
   "RADIO•SOUND" appears.
   You can choose between "RADIO" and "SOUND" modes.
   Set the alarm mode as follows:

• RADIO: see "A Setting the Radio Alarm"
• SOUND: see "B Setting the Sound Alarm"

Setting the Radio Alarm

For the radio alarm, the station you specified as the wake-up station is played.

1. Perform steps 1 to 4 in "To set the Alarm Time."
2. Press Jog lever (up) or (down) to select "RADIO" alarm mode. "WAKE UP STATION" appears in the display.
3. Press ENTER/BRIGHTNESS.
   After one beep, the preset number flashes in the display.
4. Press Jog lever (up) or (down) to select the desired wake-up station.
   Preset number changes in the order as follows:
   
   "P-" is the last received station.
   You can directly select the desired wake-up station by pressing ON/BAND or the STATION•SELCET/PRESETbutton while the indication "P-" is not displayed.
5. Press ENTER/BRIGHTNESS.
   Two short beeps will confirm the setting, and the ALARM A or B display will disappear.

Setting the Sound Alarm

For the sound alarm, the sound you specified as the wake-up sound is played.

1. Perform steps 1 to 4 in "To set the Alarm Time."
2. Press Jog lever (up) or (down) to select "SOUND" alarm mode.
   "WAKE UP SOUND" appears in the display.
3. Press ENTER/BRIGHTNESS.
   The displayed wake-up sound number will sound.
4. Press Jog lever (up) or(down) to select the desired wake-up sound.
   1. Buzzer
   2. "Four seasons: Spring" Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
   3. "For Eliza" Ludwig van Beethoven
5. Press ENTER/BRIGHTNESS.
   Two short beeps will confirm the setting, and the ALARM A or B display will disappear.

To Use the Radio and Buzzer Alarm

1. Set both alarm times for ALARM A or B. (see above).
2. Press ALARM A or ALARM B.
   The ALARM A or B display will be turned on.

If the same alarm time is set for both Alarm A and B, Alarm A takes priority.

To Doze for a Few More Minutes

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.

The radio or buzzer turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes. Every time you press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF, the snooze time changes as follows:
10 → 20 → 30 → 40 → 50 → 60

The display shows the snooze time for a few seconds and returns to show the current time. When you press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF after the current time appeared, the snooze time starts from 10 minutes again.
The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes.

To Stop the Alarm

Press OFF/ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm. The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day.

To Deactivate the Alarm

Press ALARM A or ALARM B.
The ALARM A or B display turns off.

Using the NAP Timer (Count Down Timer)

The NAP timer sounds the buzzer after a preset time duration.

Press NAP repeatedly until the desired minutes are displayed.

Every press changes the display as follows:

You will hear two beeps when the display turns from "OFF" to "10". "" appears and the NAP time is displayed for a few seconds.

NAP timer starts counting down the NAP time. When selected NAP time has passed, the beep sound comes on, and "" on the display flash.

The buzzer is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes.

To Stop the NAP Timer

Press NAP or OFF/ALARM RESET to turn off the buzzer.

To Deactive the NAP Timer

Press NAP.

Setting the Sleep Timer

You can fall asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically after a preset duration.

Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Every push changes the display as follows:

You will hear two beeps when the display turns from "OFF" to "90".
"SLEEP" will appear in the display when the duration time is set.
The radio will play for the duration you set, then shut off.

• To turn off the radio before the preset time, press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.

To Use Both Sleep Timer and Alarm

You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened by the radio or buzzer alarm at a preset time.

1. Set the alarm. (See "Setting the Alarm".)
2. Set the sleep timer. (See "Setting the Sleep Timer".)

Troubleshooting

Should any problem occur with the unit, make the following simple checks to determine whether or not servicing is required.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The clock does not show the correct time.

• Has an electrical power outage lasting more than 1minutes occurred?

The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time.

• Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm beenactivated? (i.e. Is the display ALARM A or B turned on?)

The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time.

• Has VOLUME been adjusted?

Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power source specified in"Specifications".
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. islocated on the bottom of the unit.
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull itout by the plug, not the cord.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC powersource (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heatsource, 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 internalheat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) that 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 witha mild detergent solution.
• Do not connect the antenna lead to an externalantenna.

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

Specifications

Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm (2 ⁵/8in.) dia. 8 Ω

Output
(earphone) jack (ø 3.5 mm minijack)
(ICF-C273 for European model only)

Power output
200 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements
North and South American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other model: 230 V AC, 50 Hz

Dimensions
Approx. 173 ×57.2 ×133.5 mm (w/h/d)
(6 ⁷/8 × 2 ³/8 × 5 ³/8in.) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass
Approx. 630 g (1 lb 6.2 oz)
ICF-C273L (UK model)
Approx. 670 g (1 lb 7.6 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

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