Function selector

ALARM VOL

LOW HIGH

FM wire antenna
AC power cord
ALARM indicator

There is a tactile dot beside volume to show the direction to turn up the volume.

Setting the Alarm

This clock radio is equipped with 2 alarm modes – radio and buzzer.

Before setting

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

•To set the buzzer alarm, set ALARM VOL to LOW or HIGH.

1To set the hour for alarm, while holding down ALARM, press TIME SET H. When the desired hour appears in the display, release ALARM.

2To set the minute for alarm, while

holding down ALARM, press TIME SET M. When the desired minute appears in the display, release ALARM.

3Set the function selector to RADIO or
BUZZER.

The alarm indicator will light up.

The alarm will come on at the preset time, and the alarm indicator will stay lit. The alarm will be turned off automatically after about 119 minutes.

•To shut off the alarm, set the function selector to

OFF.

To sound the alarm at the preset time the next day, set the function selector to RADIO or BUZZER again.

•To deactive the alarm, set the function selector to

OFF.

The alarm indicator will be turned off.

•To doze a few more minutes, press SNOOZE/ SLEEP OFF.

The alarm will be turned off but will come on again after about 9 minutes. (While the snooze function is operating, the alarm indicator stays lit. When the alarm comes on again, the alarm indicator will stay lit.) You can repeat this process as many times as you like.

•To check the preset time, press ALARM.

Setting the Sleep Timer

Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that shuts off the radio automatically.

1While listening to the radio, set the function selector to OFF.2Press SLEEP.The radio turns on. It will go off after 59 minutes.

Specifications

Time display:

12 hour system

Frequency range:

FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz

AM: 530 – 1 710 kHz

Speaker:

Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5⁄8 inches) dia., 8 Ω

Power output:

120 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

For the power back-up function: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery

Battery life:

Approx. 14 hours, using Sony 006P(6F22) battery

Dimensions:

Approx. 135 ⋅ 100 ⋅ 130 mm (w/h/d)

(5 3⁄8 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 1⁄8 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass:

Approx. 570 g ( 1 lb. 4 oz.) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony Dream Machine! 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.

Features

•0.9 inch big green LED

•Single alarm with easy-to-see alarm indicator

•Full power back-up function to keep the clock and the alarm (radio and buzzer) during a power interruption, using a 6F22 battery (not supplied).

•Alarm volume control (Low/High)

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 always be correct (it may gain or lose about 10 minutes per hour).

Knowing When to Replace the Battery

To check battery power, unplug the AC 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.

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.

Setting the Clock

1Plug in the unit.The display will flash “AM 12:00”.

2To set the hour, while holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET H. When the correct hour appears in the display, release

CLOCK.

3To set the minute, while holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET M. When the correct minute appears in the display, release CLOCK. The clock will begin to operate when you release TIME SET M.

•Each press on TIME SET H or TIME SET M advances the displayed number by one.

•The minute digits advance to “00” after “59”. The hour digits do not advance by pressing TIME SET M.

•To adjust the time exactly to the second, press TIME SET M simultaneously with the time signal.

Playing the Radio

1Set the function selector to RADIO ON to turn on the radio and adjust VOLUME.2Select BAND and tune in to a station using
TUNING.

•To turn off the radio, set the function selector to

OFF.

Improving the Reception

FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve reception.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit.

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

•To turn off the radio before the preset time, press

SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.

•Every time you press SLEEP, the sleep timer is reset to 59 minutes.

•When you set the function selector to RADIO or BUZZER, if the preset alarm time comes while the sleep timer is operating, the radio or buzzer sounds depending on which you set.

Precautions

•Operate the unit on the power sources specified in “Specifications”.

•To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug, not 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.

•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat built-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 a qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.

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