Sony ICF-C11iP Reference Manual

Personal Audio System
Reference Guide
©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-C11iP
Before operating the system, please read this guide thoroughly
 Plug the AC adaptor into a nearby wall outlet (mains). In the
and retain it for future reference.
case of a problem, unplug it from the wall outlet (mains)
immediately.
WARNING
 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
 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
AC adaptor to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the AC adaptor.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the
apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects
battery.
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a
short-circuit may occur.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
Equipment (Applicable in the European Union
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
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.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
The nameplate and important information concerning safety are
this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it
located on the bottom exterior of the main unit and on the
shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
surface of the AC adaptor.
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
CAUTION
negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to
only with the same type.
conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office,
Notice for customers: the following information is only
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU
purchased the product.
directives Applicable accessory: Remote control.
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
European Union and other European
Inquiries related to product compliance based on European
countries with separate collection systems)
Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate
service or guarantee documents.
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that
the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as
On copyrights
household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg)
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc. or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic mercury or 0.004% lead.
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to
help prevent potentially negative consequences for the
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for
environment and human health which could otherwise be
the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
No Power No Problem is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity
Auto Time Set is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated
Notes
battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff
only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand
 This unit is not specified for use with an iPad, and malfunction
over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point
may result if used with one.
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
 In the Reference Guide, "iPhone" is used as a general reference
to functions on an iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise specified
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove
by the text or illustrations.
the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
Precautions applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, not the cord.
battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep credit
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches, CRT-
product.
based TVs, or projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent
possible damage from the magnet.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit,
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-
up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or
near materials (a curtain) which might block the ventilation
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.
Polarity of the plug
4-450-036-32(1)
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.
Getting started
Connecting to an AC
Dock
power source
connector
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 6V jack on the
rear of this unit firmly and plug it into a wall outlet.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS
button
Notes
ALARM
 Do not twist or place heavy objects on the AC adaptor cord.
RESET
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, not the cord.
OFF ALARM RESET/OFF
button About the battery as a backup
power source
Remote sensor
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup power source to
keep the clock and the alarm operating during a power
interruption. (No Power No Problem system)
Note for customers in Europe
The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory is powered by
the preinstalled Sony CR2032 battery. If the "0:00" appears in the
display when the unit is connected to AC outlet for the first time,
the battery may be weak. In this case, consult a Sony dealer. The
preinstalled CR2032 battery is considered part of the product,
and is covered by the warranty.
You are required to show "Note for customers in Europe" (in this
instruction) to a Sony dealer in order to validate the warranty for
this product.
When to replace the battery
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is weak, the
current time and alarm will be erased.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of
another battery may cause a fire or explosion.
Battery
To replace the battery, see "Replacing the battery of the unit" for
compartment
details.
Connecting the AM loop
DC IN 6V jack FM wire aerial
aerial
The shape and length of the aerial is designed to receive AM
signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the aerial.
1
Remove only the loop part from the plastic
stand.
AUDIO IN jack AM ANTENNA jack
2
Set up the AM loop aerial.
Refer to the supplied Startup Guide.
3 Insert the AM loop aerial connector in the AM
ANTENNA jack on the rear of the unit.
To remove the AM loop aerial
Push and hold down the tab of the aerial terminal clamp, and
remove the AM loop aerial.
Remote control
Before using the supplied remote for the first time, remove the
insulation film.
When to replace the battery
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should last for about 6
months. When the remote can no longer operate the unit,
replace the battery with a new one.
 side facing up
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 Using an iPhone with the
unit
Setting the clock
To set an iPhone
1
To set the clock for the first time Open the Dock cover.
2
Hold the unit, and set the iPhone onto the unit
This unit is preset to the current date and time at the factory, and
in line with the Dock connector.
is powered by a backup battery. All you need to do the first time
is just plug it in and select your time zone.
1
Plug in the unit.
The current CET (Central European Time) appears in the display.
2
Press and hold OFF and CLOCK/MODE for at
least 2 seconds.
Area number "1" flashes in the display.
3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly to
select the number as follows:
Area number Time zone
0 Western European
Time/ Western
European Summer
Time
1 Central European Time/
Central European
(default setting)
When an iPhone is difficult to
Summer Time
set
2 Eastern European Time/
Eastern European
Push the Dock cover slightly backwards while setting the iPhone.
Summer Time
3 Moscow Standard Time
4
Press DISPLAY/MEMORY to set.
Notes
 To cancel the time zone setting, press OFF instead of
DISPLAY/MEMORY in step 4.
 Though the clock is correctly set at the factory, discrepancies
may arise during transport or storage. If necessary, set the clock
to the correct time by referring to "To set the clock manually. "
When daylight saving time (DST/
summer time) begins
This unit automatically adjusts for daylight saving time (summer
time).
" " is displayed from the beginning of daylight saving time
(summer time) and disappears at the end of the daylight saving
time (summer time) automatically.
Auto DST/summer time adjustment is based on GMT (Greenwich Note on operating an iPhone
Mean Time).
Area number 0:
Hold the iPhone when you are operating it.
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 1:00 AM on the
final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final Sunday of
October.
Area number 1:
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 2:00 AM on the
final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 3:00 AM on the final Sunday of
October.
Area number 2:
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 3:00 AM on the
final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 4:00 AM on the final Sunday of
October.
To cancel Auto DST/summer time
adjustment during the daylight saving time
To remove an iPhone
(summer time) period
Hold the unit when removing the iPhone.
The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be canceled.
Press and hold OFF and DISPLAY/MEMORY on the unit at the
same time for at least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed.
" " and "OFF" appear in the display to show that Auto DST/
summer time adjustment has been canceled. The display returns
to the clock.
Notes
 Changes to Auto DST/summer time adjustment by the unit
(see above) are subject to circumstances and laws in each
country/region. Should this interfere with desired adjustment,
cancel the Auto DST/summer time adjustment and set the
DST display manually as necessary. Customers living in a
country/region that does not use daylight saving time
(summer time) must cancel Auto DST/summer time
adjustment before using the unit.
 To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment again, 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 to show that Auto DST/
summer time adjustment has been activated. The display
returns to the clock.
 When the unit is set to Moscow Standard Time, Auto DST/
Notes
summer time adjustment defaults to off. You can turn it on by
the above operation. The beginning and the end of daylight  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.
saving time (summer time) will be the same as area number 2.
 Set the iPhone on the Dock connector firmly.
To set the clock manually
 When setting or removing the iPhone, hold it at the same
angle as the Dock connector on the unit. Do not pull the
To change the clock setting manually, operate the unit as follows.
iPhone forward too far.
1 Plug in the unit.
 When setting or removing the iPhone, hold the unit securely.
2 Press and hold CLOCK/MODE until the year
 Do not twist or bend the iPhone, as this may result in
connector damage.
flashes in the display.
 Remove the iPhone when transporting it; otherwise, a
3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set
malfunction may result.
the year, and then press CLOCK/MODE.
To charge an iPhone
4
Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour and
You can use the unit as a battery charger for an iPhone.
minute.
Charging begins when the iPhone is connected to the unit. The
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
charging status appears in the display of the iPhone. For details,
Notes
refer to the user's guide of the iPhone.
 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
Continued on the reverse side
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.