Sony ICF-C490 Improving the, Reception, Setting the Alarm, Precautions, Specifications, Before You Begin, Features, Installing the Battery, Setting Up the Stand (See Fig. A)

RADIO	BUZZER	RADIO	BUZZER
HOLD	CLOCK	OFF	RADIO+BUZZER
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET			ALARM MODE	ALARM
ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET			ALARM MODE	RESET
				RESET
	TIME SET			RADIO
				OFF
FAST		FAST	SLEEP	RADIO
				ON

SNOOZE

ALARM

RADIO BUZZER

Indicator

BUZZER VOLUME	BRIGHTNESS
	LOW	HIGH

AC power cord

FM wire antenna

BAND

AM FM

VOLTUNING

Stand

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

Improving the

Reception

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

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

Setting the Alarm

This radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes – RADIO, BUZZER and RADIO+BUZZER. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see “Setting the Clock”).

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

1Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to RADIO or BUZZER.

2Press FAST+, FAST– or + to select the desired time.

When you press FAST+, the time is raised rapidly.

When you press FAST–, the time is lowered rapidly.

When you press +, the time is raised in one- minute steps.

3Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to HOLD.

Make sure that the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch is set to HOLD after setting the clock. When it is set to HOLD, you cannot see the red label underneath.

4Set the ALARM MODE switch to RADIO,

BUZZER or RADIO+BUZZER.

The ALARM RADIO or ALARM BUZZER indicator lights up. When you set both alarm times, both ALARM RADIO and ALARM BUZZER indicators light up.

The alarm will come on at the preset time and will automatically turn itself off after about 59 minutes. If the same alarm time is set for both RADIO and BUZZER, RADIO will take priority.

To check the alarm setting

Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to RADIO or BUZZER.

To Doze for a Few More Minutes

Press SNOOZE.

The radio or buzzer turns off but will automatically come on again after about 6 minutes. You can repeat this process as many times as you like.

Precautions

•Operate the unit on the power source 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.

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.

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

120 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

For power backup: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery

Battery life

Approx. 9 hours (for clock and alarm backup) using Sony 006P (6F22) battery

Dimensions

Approx. 200 × 94 × 113 mm (w/h/d)

(7 7/8 × 3 3/4 × 4 1/2 inches) not incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 645 g (1 lb 6.75 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

•Easy to-see Large 1.4 inch green LED

•Alarm Vol. Control (Super Loud/Loud/Quiet)

•Display Angle Adjuster

•Dual alarm

•Easy to-see alarm indicator

•Forward/reverse time setting

•Brightness control (High, Low)

•Full power backup to keep the clock and the alarm (radio and buzzer) operating during a power interruption with a 6F22 battery (not supplied) installed.

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

Knowing When to Replace the Battery

To check the battery power, unplug the 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.

Setting Up the Stand (See Fig. A)

Lift up the stand at the bottom.

Setting the Clock

To control the visibility of the display, set BRIGHTNESS for the display to HIGH or LOW according to your preference.

1Plug in the clock radio.

The display will flash “AM 12:00”.

2Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to CLOCK.

3Press FAST+, FAST– or + to adjust the time.

When you press FAST+, the time is raised rapidly.

When you press FAST–, the time is lowered rapidly.

When you press +, the time is raised in one- minute steps.

4Set the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch to HOLD.

Make sure that the ALARM TIME/CLOCK SET switch is set to HOLD. When it is set to HOLD, you cannot see the red label underneath.

Otherwise, the displayed time might be changed if FAST+, FAST– or + happens to be pressed.

To display minute and second, press SNOOZE. Example: When the current time is 7:15:10, the

display will become:

7 :15 , 5 :10

Lower of minute digit Second digits

The display returns to the current time when you release SNOOZE.

To adjust the time exactly to the second, press + briefly with the time signal.

Playing the Radio

1Press RADIO ON to turn on the radio and adjust VOL (volume).

2Select FM or AM and tune in to a station using TUNING.

To turn off the radio

Press ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF.

To Stop the Alarm

Press ALARM RESET•RADIO OFF to turn off the alarm.

The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day.

To Deactive the Alarm

Set the ALARM MODE switch to OFF.

ALARM RADIO, ALARM BUZZER or both indicators will be turned off.

To Adjust the Alarm Level

(BUZZER VOLUME)

Adjust the loudness of the alarm by setting BUZZER

VOLUME to (Quiet), (Loud), or (Super Loud).

Note

If you select the RADIO+BUZZER mode, set the BUZZER alarm time earlier than the RADIO alarm time, and then use the SNOOZE button to turn off the buzzer, the radio will not come on even if the RADIO alarm time comes during the snooze period; only the buzzer will come back on after the snooze period is over.

Setting the Sleep Timer

Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer.

Press SLEEP.

The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to durations up to 59 minutes. When you keep pressing SLEEP, the time is lowered in one-minute steps.

When you press FAST+ or FAST– while holding down SLEEP, the time is changed rapidly. When you press + while holding down SLEEP, the time is raised in one-minute steps.

The radio will play for the time you set, then turn off.