Sony DREAM MACHINE ICF-C470, ICF-C470L Manual

Overview

Features

• Dual alarm
• Date display
• Forward/reverse time setting
• Full power backup to keep the clock and the alarm (radio and buzzer) operating during a power interruption with a 6F22 battery (not supplied) installed. (For models other than the North American model, the power backup is only for the clock.)
• Alarm BUZZER volume control (small, medium, big)
• Brightness control (Low, High)
• AM wide band

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. Before setting the time on your Dream Machine, open the lid at the bottom of the unit, install the battery with correct polarity and then close the lid.

• After a power interruption, the displayed time may not be always correct (It may gain or lose about 10 minutes per hour).

Knowing When To Replace the Battery
To check the battery power, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and plug it in again after a few minutes. If the displayed time is incorrect, replace the battery with a new one.

Adapting to the Local Power Line

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For South American countries, this model is equipped with a frequency selector (220-230V, AC 50/60 Hz), located at the bottom of this unit. If your unit has a frequency selector, make sure that it is set correctly to match your local power supply. If necessary, switch the selector with a thin bladed object such as a screwdriver.

Setting the Clock and the Date

Setting the Clock

1. Plug in the unit. The display will flash "AM 12:00" or "0:00".
2. While holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET + or – till the correct time appears in the display. When you release CLOCK, the clock begins to operate.

• 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 rapidly, keep pressing TIME SET + or – while holding down CLOCK.

Setting the Date

1. While holding down SNOOZE/DATE/ SLEEP OFF, press TIME SET + or – till the correct date appears in the display. Then, release SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.

• To display the date, press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. The display returns to the current time when you release SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. When SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF is pressed while the SNOOZE function is operating, the year and date will not appear in the display.

Operating the Radio

1. Press RADIO ON/SLEEP to turn on the radio and adjust VOLUME (volume).
2. Select FM, AM(MW), or LW and tune in to a station using TUNING.

Adjusting the brightness of the clock display
Set BRIGHTNESS to the position which gives you the desired display visibility (HIGH or LOW).

• To turn off the radio, press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET/OFF.
• To improve radio reception
  FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve FM reception.
  AM(MW)/LW: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit.

Setting the Alarm

To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and adjust the volume.

1. While holding down ALARM RADIO (for the radio) or BUZZER (for the buzzer), press TIME SET + or – till the desired time appears in the display. When you release ALARM or , the ALARM A or B indicator stops flashing and lights up, and the current time appears in the display. The alarm will come on at the preset time and will automatically turn itself off after 59 minutes.

Adjusting the Alarm Level (BUZZER VOLUME)
Adjust the loudness of the alarm by setting B BUZZER VOLUME to (small), (medium), or (big).

• If you set ALARM and ALARM to the same time, only ALARM will work.
• The BUZZER VOLUME switch affects only the loudness of the buzzer alarm. Use VOLUME to adjust the volume of the radio alarm.
• To shut off the alarm, press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET/OFF. The alarm will come on at the preset time the next day.
• To cancel either alarm, press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET/OFF while holding down ALARM or
• To doze for a few more minutes, press SNOOZE/ DATE/SLEEP OFF. The alarm will shut off, but will come on again after about 6 minutes. You can repeat this process as many times as you like.
• To check the preset time, press ALARM or .

Setting the Sleep Timer

Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer.

1. Press RADIO ON/SLEEP. The radio turns on.
2. Press RADIO ON/SLEEP repeatedly until the desired preset time appears on the display (90, 60, 45, 30 or 15 minutes). Every push changes the display as follows:
   
   The radio will play for the duration you have set, and will then turn off automatically.

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

Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power sources specified in "Specifications".
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is located at the bottom of the unit.
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
• The unit is not disconnected from AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself is turned off.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that block the ventilation holes.
• Should anything fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.

Battery Warning
When the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge and damage to the unit from battery leakage.

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