Sony DREAM MACHINE ICF-C113, ICF-C113L Manual

Overview

Before You Begin

The Dream Machine will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure. Before operating the Dream Machine, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference. These instructions cover these models: ICF-C113 and ICF-C113L. Their differences are shown below.

Features

• Date button to display the year, month and date.
• D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)—Summer time calculation (one-hour skip function).
• Dual alarm FM/AM (ICF-C113) or FM/MW/ LW (ICF-C113L) PLL (phase locked loop) synthesized clock radio.
• 5 random memory presets.
• Radio and buzzer alarms with the snooze function.
• LCD with backlight which has a brightness switch.
• LED indicators for Dual Alarm
• Backlight button to change the color of the backlight to either green or amber.
• Self power back-up: Even if the power supply is interrupted, the time setting and the memory will be backed up for half an hour without batteries.

Setting the Clock

1. Plug in the clock radio. The display will flash "AM 12:00" 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 TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the correct year appears in the display.
4. Press CLOCK once.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, date, hour, and minute. After setting the minute, press and release CLOCK to start the counting of the seconds.

• 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 date or year will appear in the display for a few seconds and then the display returns to the current time. When SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF is pressed while the SNOOZE function is operating, the year and date will not appear in the display.
• To set the current time rapidly, hold down the + or – button.
• The clock system varies depending on the model you own. 12-hour system: "AM 12:00" = midnight 24-hour system: "0:00" = midnight
• To set the current time from zero seconds, release CLOCK with the time signal at step 5.

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 cancel the summer time indication, press D.S.T./SUMMER T. again.

Changing AM Channel Step (ICF-C113 only)

The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 9 kHz or 10 kHz to match the frequency allocation system of the country as listed. When needed, change the channel step before listening to the radio.

1. Plug in the clock radio.
2. While holding down RADIO OFF, keep pressing BAND until a beep sounds. The AM channel step will be changed. If you proceed to step 2 again, the channel step changes again.

• When the AM channel step is changed, the preset stations will be erased.

Operating the Radio

Manual Tuning

1. Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio. The band and frequency will appear in the display for a few seconds and then the current time indication returns to the display.
2. Press BAND repeatedly to select the desired band.
3. Use TUNE/TIME SET + or – to tune in the desired station. The FM channel step is set to 0.1 MHz and the AM channel step is set to l0 kHz for the model for the North and South America. The FM channel step is set to 0.05 MHz and the AM(MW) channel step is set to 9 kHz for the model for other countries. (The FM frequency indication changes every 0.1 MHz.) The LW channel step is set to 9 kHz. A beep sounds when the upper or lower extremity of the band range is reached.
4. Adjust volume using VOLUME.

• To turn off the radio, press RADIO OFF.
• To improve reception
  FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase FM reception sensitivity.
  AM(MW)/LW: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar is built in to the unit.
• To check the current station, press the + or – button lightly. The band and frequency are displayed for a few seconds, after which the current time indication returns to the display.
• If the radio alarm A RADIO comes on while the radio is playing, the station switches to the frequency set under preset number 1.

To set the brightness of the backlight
Set BRIGHTNESS to H (high) or L (low) to make the display more visible.

To change the color of the backlight
Press BACKLIGHT•GREEN/AMBER once to changeover the color to either green or amber.

Preset Tuning
You can preset up to five stations for one-touch tuning, one under each of preset buttons 1 to 5.

Presetting a station
Example: To set AM 1260 kHz in preset button 2.

1. Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Tune in the station you want to preset. (See "Manual Tuning")
3. Hold down the desired STATION•SELECT/PRESET button (in this case, 2) until you hear two short beeps.
   
   The frequency will appear for a few seconds and then the display will return to the current time.

• When using the radio alarm, preset the station you wish to serve as the alarm under preset button 1.

To change a preset station
Press the preset number again after tuning in manually to a different station. The previous station is replaced by the new one.

Tuning in a preset station

1. Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio.
2. Press the STATION•SELECT/PRESET button under which 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 number indication will remain.

Setting the Alarm

You can set the radio and buzzer alarms at the preset time. Before setting the alarm, be sure to set the clock (See "Setting the Clock") and preset a radio station under preset button 1 (See "Preset Tuning").

1. Turn off the radio.
2. Hold down A RADIO or B BUZZER until a short beep sounds. The "A RADIO" or "B BUZZER" indicator and the hour in the display will flash.
3. Press either TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the desired hour appears in the display.
4. Press A RADIO or B BUZZER to set the minute. The minute will flash in the display.
5. Press either TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the desired minute appears in the display.
6. Press A RADIO or B BUZZER. Two short beeps sound to indicate successful presetting.
7. Press ALARM MODE until the alarm you want lights up. Each time you press ALARM MODE, the alarm indication changes as follows.
   
   When the alarm time is reached, the radio or buzzer sounds for 60 minutes or until turned off.

To stop the alarm
Press ALARM RESET while the alarm is activated. The alarm will function at the same time the next day.

To cancel the alarm
Press ALARM MODE until neither the "A RADIO" nor "B BUZZER" indicator lights up.

Notes

• The alarm does not function, unless you set the clock, A RADIO and B BUZZER function.
• If both the radio and buzzer alarm are set for the same time, the radio alarm takes precedence.
• You can check the alarm time setting by pressing A RADIO or B BUZZER.

To doze for a few more minutes

1. Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. The radio or buzzer will shut off but will automatically come on again after about 8 minutes. You can repeat this process as many times as you like.

• The alarm indication flashes continuously during the snooze function.

Setting the Sleep Timer

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

1. Press SLEEP.
   The radio turns on. It will go off after the preset time has passed. You can set the sleep timer to 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Every push changes the display as follows.
   
   The radio will play for the time 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 sound and you will be awakened by the radio or buzzer alarm at the 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 the nearest Sony dealer.

The clock does not show the correct time.

• Has an electrical power outage lasting more than half an hour occurred?

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

• Has the desired radio and/or buzzer alarm mode been activated with the ALARM MODE button ("A RADIO" and/or "B BUZZER" indicator lit)?

Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power sources specified in "Specifications".
• The nameplate indicating voltage, etc. is located at the bottom of the unit.
• Disconnect the cord by grasping the plug. Never pull it by 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.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that block the ventilation holes.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

If you have any questions, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Time display

Frequency range
Model for North and South America

Model for other countries

* The frequency display is raised or lowered by steps of 0.1 MHz.
(Example: Frequency 88.05 MHz is displayed as "88.0 MHz".)

Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5 / 8 in) dia.
Power output
130 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
North and South American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other models: 220–230 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions
Approx. 119 x 118 x 129.5 mm (w/h/d) (4 3 / 4 x 4 3 / 4 x 5 1 / 8 in) incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 630g (1lb 6.2 oz)
ICF-C113L (UK model)
Approx. 670 g (1 lb 7.6 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.