Sony ICF-C11iP Reference Manual

Personal Audio System
Reference Guide
Guía de referencia (reverso)
©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-C11iP
English
Getting started
Before operating the system, please read this guide thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
WARNING
Connecting to an AC
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
power source
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 6V jack on the
apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do
rear of this unit firmly and plug it into a wall outlet.
not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to disconnect the AC
adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from
the AC outlet immediately.
The nameplate and important information concerning safety are
located on the bottom exterior of the main unit and on the
Notes
surface of the AC adaptor.
 Do not twist or place heavy objects on the AC adaptor cord.
CAUTION
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, not the cord.
About the battery as a backup
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same type.
power source
On copyrights
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup power source to
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
keep the clock and the alarm operating during a power
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
interruption. (No Power No Problem system)
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic
When to replace the battery
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in the display.
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is weak, the
the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
current time and alarm will be erased.
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of
with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
another battery may cause a fire or explosion.
No Power No Problem is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
To replace the battery, see "Replacing the battery of the unit" for
details.
Notes
 This unit is not specified for use with an iPad, and malfunction
Connecting the AM loop
may result if used with one.
 In the Reference Guide, "iPhone" is used as a general reference
aerial
to functions on an iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise specified
by the text or illustrations.
The shape and length of the aerial is designed to receive AM
Precautions
signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the aerial.
1
Remove only the loop part from the plastic
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, not the cord.
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep credit
stand.
cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches, CRT-
2 Set up the AM loop aerial.
based TVs, or projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent
Refer to the supplied Startup Guide.
possible damage from the magnet.
3
Insert the AM loop aerial connector in the AM
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a
ANTENNA jack on the rear of the unit.
radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
To remove the AM loop aerial
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-
up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or Push and hold down the tab of the aerial terminal clamp, and
near materials (a curtain) which might block the ventilation remove the AM loop aerial.
holes.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
 During a thunderstorm, do not touch the antenna (aerial) and
plug.
 Do not touch the unit with wet hands.
 Do not place the unit anywhere near water.
Notes on the AC adaptor
 Use only the supplied AC adaptor. To avoid damaging the
system, do not use any other AC adaptor. Remote control
Before using the supplied remote for the first time, remove the
insulation film.
Polarity of the plug
 Plug the AC adaptor into a nearby wall outlet (mains). In the
case of a problem, unplug it from the wall outlet (mains)
immediately.
 Do not install the AC adaptor in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the
AC adaptor to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the AC adaptor.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
When to replace the battery
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should last for about 6
battery.
months. When the remote can no longer operate the unit,
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a
replace the battery with a new one.
short-circuit may occur.
 side facing up
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Note
 If you are not going to use the remote for a long time, remove
the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by
leakage or corrosion.
Operations
Setting the clock
When using the unit for the first time after purchase, perform the
following on the unit:
1 Remove the insulation film of the backup
battery at the bottom of the unit.
2
Plug in the unit.
3 Press and hold CLOCK/MODE until the year
flashes in the display.
4
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set
the year, and then press CLOCK/MODE.
5 Repeat step 4 to set the month, day, hour and
minute.
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
Notes
 If you do not press any button for about 1 minute while
setting the clock, the clock setting will be canceled.
 A 100-year calendar (2013 - 2112) is installed in the unit. When
the date is set, the day of the week is automatically displayed.
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday, WED = Wednesday,
THU = Thursday, FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
To change the time format
You can choose a time format of the 24-hour system (default) or
the 12-hour system.
Press and hold OFF and SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit at
the same time for at least two seconds.
The time format toggles between the 24-hour system ("0:00" =
midnight) and the 12-hour system ("AM 12:00" = midnight).
To display the year and date
During clock display, press DISPLAY/MEMORY once for the date
and month, and press it again for the year.
After a few seconds, the display will change back to the current
time automatically.
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PRESET/TUNE +/-,
/
buttons
ALARM TIME
SET + button
ALARM A button
ALARM TIME
SET - button
CLOCK/MODE
button
DISPLAY/MEMORY
button
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS
iPhone
iPhone  button
RADIO
RADIO FM/AM FM/AM
button
VOL +/- buttons
ALARM TIME
SET + button
ALARM B button
ALARM TIME
SET - button
SLEEP button
AUDIO IN
button
The VOL +, PRESET/TUNE +,  and iPhone  buttons have a tactile dot.
The VOL + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
To remove an iPhone
To change the display to the
summer time (daylight saving Hold the unit when removing the iPhone.
time) indication
Press and hold OFF and DISPLAY/MEMORY on the unit at the
same time for at least 2 seconds.
" " and "On" appear in the display and the time indication
changes to the summer time (daylight saving time).
To deactivate the summer time (daylight saving time)
adjustment, press and hold OFF and DISPLAY/MEMORY on the
unit at the same time for at least 2 seconds again.
" " and "OFF" appear in the display to show that summer time
(daylight saving time) has been canceled.
Notes
 The summer time (daylight saving time) adjustment is
defaulted to off.
 When the summer time (daylight saving time) adjustment is
activated, the time will be one hour ahead.
 For places where the summer time (daylight saving time) is
not one hour ahead of the standard time, when the summer
time (daylight saving time) begins, adjust the time manually.
Notes
Using an iPhone with the
 An iPhone in a case or cover can be set on this unit. Remove
the case or cover if it interferes with the Dock connection.
 Set the iPhone on the Dock connector firmly.
unit
 When setting or removing the iPhone, hold it at the same
angle as the Dock connector on the unit. Do not pull the
To set an iPhone iPhone forward too far.
 When setting or removing the iPhone, hold the unit securely.
1  Do not twist or bend the iPhone, as this may result in
Open the Dock cover.
connector damage.
2
Hold the unit, and set the iPhone onto the unit
 Remove the iPhone when transporting it; otherwise, a
in line with the Dock connector. malfunction may result.
To charge an iPhone
You can use the unit as a battery charger for an iPhone.
Charging begins when the iPhone is connected to the unit. The
charging status appears in the display of the iPhone. For details,
refer to the user's guide of the iPhone.
Operating an iPhone
1 Set the iPhone on the Dock connector.
The Dock connector can be tilted slightly.
For details, see "Using an iPhone with the unit. "
2 Press .
"iPhone" appears in the display.
The iPhone begins to play back.
If the iPhone does not start playing back, operate directly on
the iPhone.
You can operate the connected iPhone via this unit or the
When an iPhone is difficult to set
iPhone itself.
3
Adjust the volume using VOL + or –.
Push the Dock cover slightly backwards while setting the iPhone.
To operate from a remote
control
Aim the remote at the
 (Play/Pause)
 Start playing the iPhone. Press again to pause/resume
playback.
 (Forward)
 Go to the next track.
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to locate a
desired point.
 (Backward)
 Go back to the previous track. During playback, this
operation returns to the beginning of the current track. To
go back to the previous track, press twice.
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to locate a
desired point.
Note on operating an iPhone
MENU
 Go back to the previous menu.
Hold the iPhone when you are operating it.
 (Up)/ (Down)
 Select a menu item or track for playback.
ENTER
 Execute the selected menu item or begin playback.
Notes
 If a pop-up message appears in the display of the iPod touch
or iPhone, see "About App. "
 Some operations may differ or may not be available on some
models of iPhone.
 If the iPhone is already playing when set on the unit, the
sound from the iPhone will be output from the unit speaker,
even if the unit was playing sound from another function.
 If the battery of the iPhone is extremely low, charge it for a
while before operation.
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data
recorded to an iPhone is lost or damaged when using the
iPhone connected to this unit.
 For details of environmental conditions for operating an
iPhone, check the website of Apple Inc.
 MENU,  (Up),  (Down), and ENTER button on the main unit
and/or on the supplied remote control will only work with the
Apple devices (iPhone/iPod touch) installed up to iOS 6. It will
not work with iOS 7 or later. In such case, please operate on
the screen of Apple devices directly.
Dock
connector
Operating the radio
To change the frequency step
The frequency step differs depending on the area. The frequency
step of this unit is factory-set to 0.05 MHz for FM and 9 kHz for
AM. Change the settings on the unit as shown below to be able
to listen to the radio.
1 Press OFF.
2
Press and hold SLEEP, DISPLAY/MEMORY, and
OFF on the unit at the same time for at least
2 seconds.
"S:9" or "S:10" appears in the display and the frequency step
is changed.
To change the frequency step again, repeat step 2.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS
If you select "S:9", the AM frequency step will change to
button
9 kHz, and the FM frequency step will change to 0.05 MHz.
If you select "S:10", the AM frequency step will change to
10 kHz, and the FM frequency step will change to 0.1 MHz.
ALARM
RESET Note
OFF ALARM RESET/OFF  After changing the frequency step, the AM and FM preset
button
stations will be initialized.
–Manual tuning
Remote sensor
1
Press FM/AM to turn on the radio.
2
Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the desired
band.
Each time you press the button, the radio band toggles
between AM and FM as follows:
3
Press CLOCK/MODE repeatedly to select
"TUNING. "
When using the remote to operate the unit, you can skip this
step, and directly operate step 4.
4 Press TUNE + or – repeatedly to tune to the
desired station.
5
Adjust the volume using VOL + or –.
To turn off the radio, press OFF.
Note
Battery
 When the FM frequency step is 0.05 MHz, the frequency
compartment
display is accurate to within 0.1 MHz. For example, 88.00 MHz
or 88.05 MHz will be displayed as "88.0 MHz. " In this case, press
TUNE + or – once to change the frequency step, twice to
change the frequency display.
DC IN 6V jack FM wire aerial
–Scan tuning
The unit automatically scans for AM or FM stations.
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Manual tuning. "
2
Press and hold TUNE + or –.
AUDIO IN jack AM ANTENNA jack + : scans upward through the frequency bands.
– : scans downwards through the frequency bands.
Scanning starts from the currently-tuned frequency. When a
station is received, scanning stops.
3
Adjust the volume using VOL + or –.
–Preset tuning
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations.
To preset a station
1
Follow steps 1 to 5 in "Manual tuning" and
manually tune into the station you wish to
preset.
2 Press and hold DISPLAY/MEMORY for at least
2 seconds.
3 Press PRESET + or – to select the preset number,
then press DISPLAY/MEMORY.
Example: The following displays appear when you preset FM
89.8 MHz to preset number 2 for FM.
The display shows the frequency for about
10 seconds, then returns to the current time.
Tips
 To preset another station, repeat these steps.
 To cancel the preset number setting, press OFF instead of
DISPLAY/MEMORY in step 3.
Note
 If you store another station with the same preset number, the
previously stored station will be replaced.
To tune in to a preset station
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning" and
select the AM or FM band.
2 Press CLOCK/MODE repeatedly to select "PRESET. "
When using the remote to operate the unit, you can skip this
step, and directly operate step 3.
3 Press PRESET + or – to select the desired
preset number.
4
Adjust the volume using VOL + or –.
–Auto preset tuning
1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning" and
select the AM or FM band.
2
Press and hold FM/AM until "AP" flashes in the
display.
3 Press DISPLAY/MEMORY.
The unit automatically presets the available stations in order.
Tip
 To stop auto preset tuning, press FM/AM.
To switch the display when listening to radio
When listening to radio, press DISPLAY/MEMORY repeatedly to show
the preset number, the frequency of the current station, the date and
month, then the year. The display then returns to the current time.
Note
 When listening to a station which has not been preset, no
preset number will be displayed.
To improve reception
FM: Extend the FM wire aerial fully to increase reception sensitivity.
AM: Connect the supplied AM loop aerial to the unit. Rotate the
aerial horizontally for optimum reception.
Notes on radio reception
 Do not place the AM loop aerial near the unit, power supply or
other AV equipment during use, as noise may result.
 Keep digital music players or mobile phones away from the AM
(Remote sensor) of the unit.
loop aerial or the FM aerial, as this may lead to reception
interference.
 When you are listening to the radio with an iPhone connected
to the unit, interference with radio reception may occur.
 When you are listening to the radio while charging an iPhone,
interference with radio reception may occur.
Setting the alarm
This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes—iPhone, radio and
buzzer. Set the clock to the current time before setting the alarm,
so that the alarm will sound at the correct time. (See "Setting the
clock. " )
To set the alarm
1
Press and hold ALARM A or B.
"WAKE UP" appears and the hour flashes in the display.
2
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly until
the desired hour appears.
To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold ALARM TIME SET
+ or –.
3 Press ALARM A or B.
The minute flashes.
4
Repeat step 2 to set the minute.
5
Press ALARM A or B.
The days of the week flash.
6
Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.
You can select the days from the following three options by
pressing ALARM TIME SET + or –:
Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI
Weekend: SAT SUN
Every day: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
7 Press ALARM A or B.
The alarm mode setting is entered.
8
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly until
Connecting optional
the desired alarm mode flashes.
components
You can choose one of 4 settings: "iPhone, " "FM, " "AM" or
"BUZZER. " Set the alarm mode as follows:
– iPhone: see " To set the alarm as iPhone. "
– FM or AM: see " To set the radio alarm. "
To listen to sound
– BUZZER: see " To set the buzzer alarm. "
You can enjoy sound from an optional component, such as a
 To set the alarm as iPhone
portable digital music player, through the speaker of this unit. Be
sure to turn off the power of all components before making any
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
connections.
2
Press ALARM A or B to select alarm mode for
1
Firmly connect the line output jack of a
"iPhone. "
portable digital music player (or other
The volume level flashes in the display.
component) to the AUDIO IN jack on the rear
3
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust the
of the unit, using a suitable audio connecting
volume.
cable (not supplied).
4 Press ALARM A or B.
2
Press AUDIO IN to activate the Audio-in
The setting is entered. "A" or "B" appears in the display
function.
indicating that the alarm has been activated.
The iPhone will sound at the set time. "AUDIO IN" appears in the display.
3
Notes Turn the connected component on.
4
 To wake up to music stored in an iPhone, connect the iPhone Play the connected component.
to the unit before the alarm sounds.
Sound from the connected component is output from the
 Even if the alarm setting for iPhone is complete, if you turn the
speaker of this unit.
iPhone power off after setting the iPhone on the unit, the
alarm will be the buzzer. 5 Adjust the volume using VOL + or –.
 To set the radio alarm To return to the radio
Press FM/AM.
1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
The preset number followed by the frequency of the last station
2
Press ALARM A or B to select radio band ("FM"
appears in the display.
or "AM").
To return to the iPhone
Preset number flashes in the display.
3
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to select the Press .
desired preset number or "– –" of the
To stop listening
corresponding band.
Press OFF, and stop playback on the connected component.
"– –" is the last station you listened to before the alarm
sounds. Notes
4 Press ALARM A or B.
 The necessary type of audio connecting cable depends on the
optional component. Be sure to use the correct type of cable.
The volume level flashes in the display.
 If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of the unit first. If
5 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust the
the volume is still too low, adjust the volume of the connected
volume. component.
 When you are watching TV or listening to the radio with an
6
Press ALARM A or B.
optional component connected to the unit, the reception may
The setting is entered. "A" or "B" appears in the display
be poor.
indicating that the alarm has been activated.  Disconnect the audio connecting cable from the unit when it
is not in use.
The radio will turn on at the set time.
 When you listen to the radio with an optional component
 To set the buzzer alarm
connected, turn off the connected component to prevent
noise. If noise occurs, even when the component is turned off,
disconnect and place the optional component away from the
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
unit.
2
Press ALARM A or B to select "BUZZER" alarm
mode.
The setting is entered. "A" or "B" appears in the display
Other useful functions
indicating that the alarm has been activated.
The buzzer will sound at the set time.
Note
 The volume of the buzzer is not adjustable.
Setting the brightness of
To confirm an alarm time setting
the display
Press ALARM TIME SET + or –. The setting will be displayed for
about 4 seconds. Four levels of brightness are available by pressing SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS.
To change an alarm setting
Press and hold ALARM TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds to
move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold ALARM TIME SET
Even if brightness level is set to Off, it will change to Low while
– for at least 2 seconds to move the alarm time back. the alarm is sounding.
Press and hold SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS to turn off the display
When you release the button, the changed time will flash for
directly.
about 2 seconds. To change the alarm time again, press ALARM
TIME SET + or – within these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting
change will be set as displayed.
About App
Tips
 "A" or "B" appears in the display indicating that the alarm time A dedicated Dock App for iPod touch/iPhone available at Apple
has been changed and activated. App Store.
 Even if the alarm has been set to off, the alarm will be Search for "D-Sappli" and download the free App to find out
more about the functions.
switched on when you change the alarm setting.
Features
To doze for a few more minutes
 D-Sappli includes various timer functions: Music Play Timer
and Sleep Timer.
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.
 Music Play Timer allows you to play/pause desired music at a
The sound turns off but will automatically come on again after
desired time. Sleep Timer allows you to specify a time at which
about 10 minutes.
to stop music playback.
You can change the snooze time by pressing SNOOZE/
Music Play Timer and Sleep Timer are available only when D-
BRIGHTNESS repeatedly within 4 seconds.
Sappli is activated.
The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes.
 D-Sappli can display a list of Radio Preset Stations
programmed in this unit.
You can rename the Radio Preset Stations, and change their
preset numbers on the D-Sappli. Preset numbers and order
To stop the snooze timer, press OFF.
will also be changed accordingly in the unit.
 D-Sappli also includes a clock display enlarge feature.
To stop the alarm
Notes
Press OFF to turn off the alarm.
 If the App to link with this unit is not downloaded to your iPod
Press , FM/AM, or AUDIO IN to stop the alarm and activate touch/iPhone, a pop-up message prompting you to download
D-Sappli may appear repeatedly.
the corresponding function at the same time.
Deactivate the App's link function to stop the pop-up
The alarm will sound again at the same time the next day.
message.
To deactivate the alarm  To deactivate the App's link function: Remove your iPod
touch/iPhone from the Dock connector. Press  (to enter
the function for iPhone). Press and hold  then OFF on the
Press ALARM A or B to turn off the alarm A or B indicator in the
unit at the same time for at least 2 seconds. ("OFF" appears in
display.
the display to show that the App's link function has been
deactivated.)
To activate the alarm
 To re-activate the App's link function, repeat the above steps.
("On" appears in the display to show that the App's link
Press ALARM A or B to turn on the alarm A or B indicator in the function has been activated.)
display.
Notes
General information
 When alarm is set as iPhone, only the buzzer alarm will sound
if there is no iPhone on the Dock connector, music is not
stored in the iPhone, or the iPhone is turned off.
 If the alarm time you set falls within the hour that will be
skipped when summer time (daylight saving time) is
Replacing the battery of
activated, the alarm sounds immediately.
 If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A and B, alarm A
the unit
takes priority.
 If no operation is performed while the alarm is sounding, the
alarm will stop after about 60 minutes.
1
Keep the AC adaptor connected to the wall
Notes on the alarm in the event of a power outlet and unit, then remove the screw of the
interruption battery compartment on the bottom of the
In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer alarm will last unit, then open the battery compartment lid.
about 5 minutes if the battery is not weak. However, certain
functions will be affected as follows:
 The backlight will not light up.
 If the alarm mode is set to iPhone or radio, it will change to
buzzer automatically.
 If OFF on the unit is not pressed, the alarm will sound for
about 5 minutes.
 If "" appears in the display, the alarm will not sound in the
event of a power interruption. Replace the battery if ""
appears.
 The snooze function cannot be set during a power
interruption.
 During a power interruption, each alarm will sound at the set 2
Remove the old battery and insert a new one
time only once.
in the battery compartment with the  side
facing up.
Setting the sleep timer
You can fall asleep to music, etc. using the sleep timer. The unit
stops playback or radio automatically after a preset duration.
1 Press SLEEP while playing music or listening to
CR2032
radio.
"SLEEP" appears and the sleep time flashes in the display.
2
Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer duration.
Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in minutes)
changes as follows:
3
Replace the battery compartment lid and
The display returns to the current time for about tighten the screw.
4 seconds after you have finished the duration setting and
4 Press , FM/AM, AUDIO IN or SNOOZE/
released SLEEP, then the sleep timer starts.
BRIGHTNESS on the unit to turn "
The unit plays for the duration you set, then stops.
display.
Note
 Any currently-playing optional component connected to the Notes
AUDIO IN jack will continue playing back, although its sound
 When you replace the battery, do not disconnect the plug
will be muted.
from the AC outlet. Otherwise, the current date, current time,
alarm and station presets will be erased.
To stop listening before the
 If you are not going to use the remote for a long time, remove
the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by
preset time
leakage or corrosion.
Press OFF.
To change the sleep timer setting
You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer
setting, even after the sleep timer has been activated.
To deactivate the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to "OFF" in step 2.
Note
 When the alarm time is set during the sleep timer duration,
the sleep timer will be deactivated automatically when the
alarm sounds.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made the following
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General
The power does not turn on when the AC
adaptor is connected.
 Make sure the AC adaptor is connected to the wall outlet
firmly.
There is no sound.
 Make sure that the unit is connected to the AC power, and the
optional component is turned on.
 Adjust the volume using VOL + or –.
 Make sure that the optional component is correctly connected
to the unit.
The sound is low
 Adjust the volume using VOL + or –.
The sound is distorted.
 Deactivate the equalizer function of the connected optional
component.
 Lower the volume of the unit.
Sound skips or noise is heard.
 Make sure that the optional component is correctly connected
to the unit.
 Make sure that the optional component is not near a
television.
 When the optional component is not in use with the unit,
disconnect the audio connecting cable from the AUDIO IN
jack.
The radio function of a connected optional
component does not work.
 When an optional component equipped with radio or one
segment tuner is connected to the unit, its reception
sensitivity may be poor, resulting in no radio function.
Noise is heard.
 Ensure that the unit is not near in-use portable phones, etc.
 Disconnect the audio connecting cable from the AUDIO IN
jack when not in use.
The clock flashes "0:00" or "AM 12:00" due to
a power interruption.
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove the old
battery and install a new one.
 Make sure to remove the insulation film of the backup battery
before use.
The alarm of radio, iPhone or buzzer does
not sound at the preset alarm time.
 Check that alarm "A" or alarm "B" is properly displayed.
The alarm of radio or iPhone is activated but
no sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
 Check the alarm volume setting.
When using an iPhone
There is no sound.
 Make sure the iPhone is connected firmly.
 Make sure that the connected iPhone is playing music.
 Make sure that the function for iPhone is activated.

Check that the iPhone is compatible with this unit. (See
"Compatible iPod/iPhone models. " )
Operation is not performed.
 Make sure the iPhone is connected firmly.

Check that the iPhone is compatible with this unit. (See
"Compatible iPod/iPhone models. " )
The iPhone does not charge.
 Make sure the iPhone is connected firmly.

Make sure the AC adaptor is connected firmly.
 Check that the iPhone is compatible with this unit. (See
"Compatible iPod/iPhone models. " )
Audio-in
There is no sound.
 Make sure the audio connecting cable is connected firmly.
 Make sure that the connected optional component is in
playback mode.
 Increase the volume of the optional component without
causing sound distortion. To adjust the volume of the optional
component, refer to its user guide.
 Make sure that the Audio-in function is activated.
The sound is low.
 Check the volume of the connected optional component.
 Increase the volume of the optional component without
causing sound distortion. To adjust the volume of the optional
component, refer to its user guide.
The sound is distorted.
 Lower the volume of the optional component till the
distortion is not heard. To adjust the volume of the optional
component, refer to its user guide.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
 Replace the battery in the remote with a new one if it is weak.
 Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote
sensor on the unit.
 Do not cover or place any objects directly in front of the
remote sensor.
 Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and
the unit.
 Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light,
such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
Time display
Switching between 24-hour system (default) and 12-hour
system.
iPhone
DC out: 5 V
MAX: 1 A
Radio
Frequency range
Band Frequency Frequency step
FM 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz 0.05 MHz
87.5 MHz - 108 MHz 0.1 MHz
AM 531 kHz - 1,602 kHz 9 kHz
530 kHz - 1 610 kHz 10 kHz
General
Speaker
Approx. 40 mm dia.
Input
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output
Mono 0.8 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power source
DC IN 6V (with supplied AC adaptor (AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz))
For clock back up: 3 V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
Dimensions
" off in the
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Approx. 126 mm × 92 mm × 100 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 482 g
Supplied accessories
Remote control (with a lithium battery) (1)
AC adaptor (1)
AM loop aerial (1)
Startup Guide (1)
Reference Guide (this document) (1)
Compatible iPod/iPhone models
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows.
Update the software of the iPod/iPhone to the latest version
before using it with this unit.
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod nano (7th generation) *
* The remote command of "MENU," "," "," and "ENTER" will
only work with iPhone and iPod touch.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.