Function selector
AC power cord
FM wire antenna

ALARM

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

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 simultaneouly with the time signal.

Playing the Radio

1Set the function selector to RADIO ON to turn on the radio and adjust VOL (volume).

2Select BAND and tune in 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 the 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 interference of reception.

Setting the Alarm

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

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 ALARM MODE • RADIO or ALARM MODE •
BUZZER.

The alarm setting will be indicated in the display. 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.

The alarm indication will be turned 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. (While the snooze function is operating, the alarm indication is shown in the display until the alarm function is deactivated.) You can use this function as many times as you like.

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

•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.

•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

AM: 530 – 1 710 kHz

Speaker:

Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5⁄8 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. 165 ⋅ 64.5 ⋅ 146 mm (w/h/d)

(6 1⁄2 ⋅ 2 5⁄8 ⋅ 5 3⁄4 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass:

Approx. 522 g (1 lb 3 oz) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.