There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME to show the direction to turn up the volume. A tactile dot also on TUNE/TIME SET + and STATION SELECT/PRESET 3 button.
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About the backup battery
To keep good time, as backup power source, this unit has one CR2032 battery inside of the unit in addition to the house current.
The battery keeps the clock and the alarm operating in the event of a power interruption.
Knowing when to replace the battery
When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in the display.In the event of a power interruption when the battery is weak, current time and alarm functions will be initialized.
When the battery is consumed, even if “” doesn’t appear in the display, in the event of a power interruption, alarm and NAP timer buzzer sounds may become extremely small, and the display may become weak. In this case, replace the battery.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Installing and replacing the backup battery
1Keep the AC plug connected to the AC outlet, remove the screw that secures the battery compartment at the bottom of the unit using a screwdriver, and pull the battery compartment marked PULL. (See fig.
To remove the battery from the battery compartment, push it out from the side marked PUSH. (See fig.
3Insert the battery compartment back into the unit and secure it with the screw.
(See fig.If you replace the battery, do not disconnect AC plug from AC outlet. Otherwise, the 100 year calendar, current time, alarm and station presets will be initialized.
NOTES ON THE LITHIUM BATTERYKeep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure good contact.Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a
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 for the first time
This unit is preset to the current date and time at the factory, and is powered by the back up battery. All you need to do the first time is just plug it in and select your time zone.
1Plug in the unit.“month and date” (about 1 second) “year” (about 1 second) “the current EST/EDT (Eastern Standard/Daylight Time)” appear in the display.
2Press TIME ZONE until a beep sounds.Area number “2” appears in the display.If you live in the Eastern Time zone, you do not need to adjust the area setting.
| Area number | Time zone |
1 | Atlantic Standard/Daylight Time |
2 | Eastern Standard/Daylight Time |
| (default) |
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3 | Central Standard/Daylight Time |
4 | Mountain Standard/Daylight |
| Time |
5 | Pacific Standard/Daylight Time |
6 | Yukon Standard/Daylight Time |
7 | Hawaiian Standard/Daylight Time |
During shipment or first use, a clock error may occur. In this case, refer to “Setting the clock and date” to set the correct time.
While setting the time zone, you must perform each step within 65 seconds, or the time zone setting mode will be cancelled.
When daylight saving time (summer time) begins
The following models employ Automatic Daylight Saving Time/Summer Time adjustment. “ ” appears in the display during daylight saving time (summer time). Automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment is based on local time.
Daylight saving time begins at: 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March.Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November.To cancel Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment and to set DST/Summer Time display manually
The Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment can be cancelled.Press and hold DST until a beep sounds while the clock is displayed.“auto OFF” appears in the display to show that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has been cancelled. The display returns to the clock.
Notes
The change timing of Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment employed by the unit (see above) is subjected to variation by circumstances and the law in each country/region. In such a case, cancel the Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment and set DST display manually as necessary. Customers living in a country/region that does not use the daylight saving time (summer time) must cancel Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment before using the unit.
To activate Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment again, press and hold DST until a beep sounds. “auto On” appears in the display to show that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has been activated. The display returns to the clock.
To change the display to the daylight saving time (summer time) manually, see “To change the display to the daylight saving time (summer time) indication.”
Setting the clock and date
To change the setting manually, follow the procedure from step 1.1Plug in the unit.
2Press CLOCK until a beep sounds.The year will start to flash in the display.3Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the correct year appears in the display.4Press ENTER.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day and time.After setting the time, two short beeps sound and theclock starts from 0 seconds.Pressing and holding TUNE/TIME SET + or – changes the year, month or day rapidly.
When setting the current time, time changes rapidly by 1
While setting the clock, you must perform each step within 65 seconds, or the clock setting mode will be cancelled.
The 100 year calendar is installed in this unit (January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2107). When the date is set, a day of the week is automatically displayed.
Su = Sunday, Mo = Monday, Tu = Tuesday, We = Wednesday, Th = Thursday, Fr = Friday, Sa = Saturday
To display the year and datePress SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the date, and within about 3 seconds press it again for the year.
The display shows the date or year for about 3 seconds and then changes back to the current time.
If you connect the AC plug to AC outlet while this unit is powered from the backup power source, the current date and time appears in the following order. (It is the same as when the unit is powered on after power failure.)
“month and date” (about 1 second) “year” (about 1 second) “current time”To change the display to the daylight saving time (summer time) indicationChange the daylight saving time (summer time) adjustment setting according to the following procedures if you have cancelled the Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment.
Press DST.“” appears in the display and the time indication changes to daylight saving time (summer time).
To deactivate the daylight saving time (summer time) adjustment, press DST again.
Setting the brightness of the display
Three levels of brightness are available by pressingBRIGHTNESS/ENTER.Playing the radio
—Manual tuning
1Press RADIO ON/BAND/AUDIO IN to turn on the radio.The display shows the band and frequency for a few seconds and then changes back to the current time.
2Press RADIO ON/BAND/AUDIO IN repeatedly to select the desired band.Each press changes the band as follows:When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you may listen to the radio on either mode. (See “Presetting your favorite station”.)
3Use TUNE/TIME SET + or − to tune into the desired station.The FM channel step is set to 0.1 MHz and the AM channel step is set to 10 kHz.Two beeps sound when the minimum frequency of each band is received during tuning.
4Adjust volume using VOLUME.To turn off the radio, press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET.To check the station being received, press TUNE/TIME SET + or − or RADIO ON/BAND/AUDIO IN lightly. The display shows the band and frequency for a few seconds and then changes back to the current time.
Presetting your favorite station
—Preset tuning
You can preset up to 10 stations in FM (5 stations in FM1, 5 stations in FM2), and 5 stations in AM.
Presetting a station1Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Playing the radio” and manually tune into the station you wish to preset.
2Hold down the desired STATION SELECT/ PRESET 1 to 5 button until you hear two beeps.
Example: To preset AM 1 260 kHz onto preset 2 button.The display shows the frequency for a few seconds and then changes back to the current time. The preset button number will remain.
To preset another station, repeat these steps.To change the preset station, tune into the desired station and hold down the STATION SELECT/ PRESET 1 to 5 button until you hear two beeps. The new station will replace the previous station on the preset button.
Tuning into a preset station1Press RADIO ON/BAND/AUDIO IN to turn on the radio.
2Press STATION SELECT/PRESET 1 to 5 where the desired station is stored.3Adjust volume using VOLUME.After a few seconds, the display will return to the current time but the preset button number will remain.
Improving the reception
FM:The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna. Extend the AC power cord fully to increase reception sensitivity.
AM:Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar AM antenna is built into the unit.
Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface, as this may cause interference of reception.
Listening to the sound from a connected optional component (See fig. )
1Connect the
To turn off the sound from the optional component, press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET, and then turn off the optional component.
Notes
Connect the audio cable firmly to prevent a malfunction.Keep digital music players away from the speakers.If you increase the volume too much, loud sound may occurs when switching to the radio.
Confirm the volume, when you remove the connected component from this unit to listen by headphones. Otherwise, high volume may affect your hearing.
AUDIO IN cannot be set for the alarm sound.Setting the alarm
The dual alarm function allows you to set two alarm programs (ALARM A and ALARM B).
The alarm time can be set for each program and the alarm sound is selectable from RADIO, BUZZER and
MELODY.Notes
Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock. (See “Setting the clock and date”.)
The factory setting alarm time is “PM 12:00.”To set the radio alarm, first preset your favorite station and adjust the volume. (See “Presetting your favorite station”.)
While setting the alarm, you must perform each step within 65 seconds, or the alarm setting mode will be cancelled.
To set the alarm1Press ALARM A or B until a beep sounds.The hour flashes in the display.Example: Display window when you set alarm A (radio alarm mode).2Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – repeatedly until the desired hour appears.To set the hour rapidly, hold down TUNE/TIME SET + or −.3Press ENTER.A beep sounds and the minute flashes in the display.4Repeat step 2 to set the minute.A beep sounds and the alarm time setting is entered.5Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – repeatedly until the desired alarm mode flashes.You can choose from “RADIO,” “BUZZER” and “MELODY” for the mode. Set the alarm mode as follows:
- RADIO: see “ Setting the radio alarm.”- BUZZER: see “Setting the buzzer alarm.”- MELODY: see “ Setting the melody alarm.”Note
AUDIO IN cannot be set for the alarm sound.
Setting the radio alarm1Perform steps 1 to 5 in “To set the alarm” and select “RADIO.”Example: The “RADIO”, preset number and band flash, and the frequency of the preset station is showed in the display.
2Press RADIO ON/BAND/AUDIO IN to select the desired band.Each press changes the band as follows:
4Press ENTER.
Two beeps sound and the radio alarm setting is entered.Note
The3Press ENTER.
Two beeps sound and the buzzer alarm setting is enteredNote
The volume cannot be set for the buzzer alarm.Setting the melody alarm1Perform steps 1 to 5 in “To set the alarm” and select “MELODY.”The selected melody sounds for about 2 seconds and the display as follows:2Press STATION SELECT/PRESET 1 to 5 to select the desired melody*.The selected melody sounds for about 2 seconds. *You can select from the following 5 melodies.
1– “Morning” from “Peer Gynt Suite No.1,” by Edvard Grieg, Op. 462– “Spring” from “The Four Seasons” by Antonio Lucio Vivaldi3– “Ode to Joy” from “Symphony No.9” by Ludwig van Beethoven, Op.1254– “Danse des Milritons” from “The Nutcracker,” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Op.71
5– “For Elise” by Ludwig van Beethoven,WoO. 593 Press ENTER.Two beeps sound and the melody alarm setting is entered.Note
The volume cannot be set for the melody alarm.To cancel the alarm setting mode, press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET.CLOCK, DST and TIME ZONE are unavailable while the alarm sounds or snooze function is turned on.
To activate the alarm1Set both alarm times for ALARM A or B. (See “To set the alarm”.)2Press ALARM A or B.The alarm time for ALARM A or B will be displayed.Notes
If a second alarm sounds during a first (or the snooze function is active), the second alarm takes priority.
If the same time is set for both alarms (ALARM A and B), ALARM A takes priority.
The alarm function works as usual at the beginning and end day of the daylight saving time (summer time). While the Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment is set, as a result, if the alarm is set at a time skipped when the daylight saving time (summer time) begins, the alarm is skipped, or if the alarm is set at a time overlapped when the daylight saving time (summer time) ends, the alarm sounds twice.
To doze for a few more minutesPress SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF.The sound turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes. Each time you press SNOOZE/ DATE/SLEEP OFF, the snooze time changes as follows:
The maximum snooze time is 60 minutes. The display shows the snooze time for about
4 seconds and returns to show the current time. When you press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF after the current time appears, the snooze time starts from 10 minutes again.
Even in the event of a power interruption, the snooze function continues to work as the above.
Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm. The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day.
If RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm sounds continuously for about 60 minutes, and then it will be stop automatically.
To deactivate the alarmPress ALARM A or B.Alarm time display disappears.Note on alarm in the event of a power interruption In the event of a power interruption, alarm functions work until the battery is empty. However, the following functions differ:
Backlight will not light up.When the alarm sound is set to RADIO or MELODY, it will change to BUZZER automatically.
If power returns while the alarm sounds, the alarm sounds continuously for about 60 minutes after power returns.
The alarm buzzes for about one minute, stops temporarily, and will buzz again after about five minutes if neither SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF or RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET are pressed while the alarm is buzzing.
If the alarm buzzes and stops (either automatically after 1 minute or by pressing SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF) five times, the alarm is automatically reset in the case of a power interruption. The alarm will buzz for 30 minutes after power is resumed if the power is resumed within 60 minutes from the alarm time.
If “” appears in the display, the alarm will not work in the event of power interruption. Replace the battery if “” appears.
Using the NAP timer (count down timer)
The NAP timer sounds the buzzer after a preset time duration.Press NAP repeatedly until the desired minutes appears. Each press changes the display as follows:
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to “10”. “NAP” and the NAP time appear for about 4 seconds. The NAP timer starts counting down.
When the selected NAP time occurs, the buzzer comes on, and “NAP” in the display flashes.
The buzzer is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes.To stop the NAP timerPress NAP or RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET to turn off the buzzer.To deactivate the NAP TimerPress NAP.“NAP” disappears from the display.Note on NAP time in the event of a power interruptionIn the event of a power interruption, the NAP timer continues to work until the battery is empty. However the following functions differ:
Backlight will not light up.
Buzzer will stop automatically after 1 minute.If the event of a power interruption happens when the buzzer sounds, it will sound 1 minute still, then stop automatically.
If “” appears in the display, the buzzer will not work in the event of power interruption. Replace the battery if “” appears.
Setting the sleep timer
You can fall asleep to the radio using the
The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to a duration of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Each press changes the display as follows:
Two beeps sound when the display returns to “90”.The radio will play for the duration you set, then shut off.To turn off the radio before the preset timePress RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET or SNOOZE/DATE/ SLEEP OFF.To use both sleep timer and alarmYou can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened by the radio, buzzer or melody alarm at the preset time.
1Set the alarm. (See “Setting the alarm”.)2Set the sleep timer. (See “Setting the sleep timer”.)