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

VOLUME
MAX MIN

 

 

Installing the

OFFBUZZER

battery

 

ALARM MODE

 

RADIO ON

RADIO

 

 

 

To keep good time, your Dream Machine needs one

CLOCK

TIME SET ALARM SLEEP
6F22 battery (not supplied), in addition to house

 

 

current. The battery keeps the clock operating in the

H M

event of a power interruption.

 

 

Before setting the time on your Dream Machine,

 

install the battery with correct polarity.
SNOOZE / SLEEP OFF

 

Setting the Alarm

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

1

To set the hour for alarm, while holding

 

down ALARM, press TIME SET H. When

 

the desired hour appears in the display,

 

release ALARM.

2

To set the minute for alarm, while holding

AM

PM

AC power cord

TUNING

Installing the battery (see Fig. A-1)

Clip the battery in place observing correct polarity, and insert it in the battery compartment until it clicks into position.

Removing the battery (see Fig. A-2)

Turn the unit upside down and push the battery forward from the battery compartment.

•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.

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

release ALARM.

3 Set the function selector to ALARM
MODE • RADIO or ALARM MODE •
BUZZER.
The alarm will come on at the preset time and
automatically turn itself off after 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 ALARM MODE • RADIO or ALARM MODE • BUZZER again.

•To deactivate the alarm, set the function selector to OFF.

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

The alarm will shut off but will come on again after about 9 minutes. You can use this function as many times as you like.

•To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOLUME. The buzzer volume is fixed.

•To check the preset time, press ALARM.

A

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, set the time one minute behind the time you want to set. 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.

2Tune in to a station using TUNING.
•To turn off the radio, set the function selector to
OFF.

Improving the reception

FM: The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna.

Extend the AC power cord fully to increase reception sensitivity.

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

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.

•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 ALARM MODE • RADIO or ALARM MODE • 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 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 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.

Specifications

Time display:
12 hour system
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
Speaker:
Approx. 5.7 cm (2 1⁄4 inches) dia., 8 Ω
Power output:
150 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. 80 hours, using Sony 006P (6F22) battery
Dimensions:
Approx. 143 ⋅ 54.5 ⋅ 117.5 mm (w/h/d)

(5 3⁄4 ⋅ 2 1⁄4 ⋅ 4 3⁄4 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass:
Approx. 370 g (13 oz) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Lead-free solder is used for soldering. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in printed wiring boards.