FM wire antennaAC power cordThe iPod & iPhone and VOLUME + buttons have a tactile dot.To cancel Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment during the daylight saving time (summer time) period
The Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment can be canceled.Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/DATE/ SLEEP OFF at the same time at least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed.
“” and “OFF” appear in the display to show that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has been canceled. 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 the DST display manually as necessary. Customers living in a country/region that do not use 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 CLOCK and
SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF at the same time at least 2 seconds.“” and “On” appear in the display to show that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has been activated. The display returns to the clock.
Setting the clock manually
1Plug in the unit.2Press and hold CLOCK for at least 2seconds.The year starts to flash in the display.3Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set the year.4Press CLOCK.5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day, hour and minute, and then pressCLOCK.The seconds start incrementing from zero.Notes
If you do not press any button for about1 minute while setting the clock, the clock setting will be canceled.A calendar is installed in this unit. When the date is set, the day of the week is automatically displayed.
SUN = Sunday, MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday, WED = Wednesday,
THU = Thursday, FRI = Friday, SAT = SaturdayTo display the year and date
Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the date, and press it again for the year.After a while, the display will change back to the current time automatically.–Preset tuning
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.Presetting a station1Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Manual tuning” to tune the frequency you wish to preset.
2Press and hold DISPLAY/MEMORY for at least 2 seconds.3Press PRESET + or – to select the presetnumber, then press DISPLAY/MEMORY.The frequency is stored with the selected preset number.Example: The following display appears when you preset FM 105.8 MHz to preset number 1 for FM.
The display shows the frequency for about 10 seconds, and then returns to the current time.
To preset another station, repeat these steps.Note
If you try to store another station with the same preset number, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Tuning in to a preset station1Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band.2Press PRESET + or – to select the desired preset number.3Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or–Auto preset tuning
1Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band.
2Press and hold RADIO BAND until “AP” appears in the display.3Press DISPLAY/MEMORY.The unit automatically presets the available channels in order.Notes
When inserting an iPod into the unit, be sure to use the universal dock adapter supplied with your iPod or commercially available from Apple Inc.
The connector of the unit is exclusively for use with an iPod. If you use a device that does not match the connector, connect it to the AUDIO IN terminal of this unit with the supplied audio connecting cable.
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded on an iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit.
For details of environmental conditions for operating your iPod, check the website of Apple Inc.
1Press PUSH OPEN.The Docking Tray is ejected halfway.2Pull the Docking Tray all the way out.3Attach the adapter for your iPod/iPhone.4Insert your iPod/iPhone into the connector of the unit.5Press iPod & iPhone .The iPod begins to play automatically. You can operate the connected iPod by this unit or the iPod buttons.
6Adjust the volume using VOLUME + orTo | Press |
| Turn off the iPod | OFF, or press and |
| hold iPod & |
| iPhone |
| Pause playback | iPod & iPhone |
| |
| To resume play, |
| press it again. |
| Go to the next track | |
| Go back to the previous | * |
| track |
|
| Locate a point while | (forward) or |
| listening to the sound | (backward) |
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Setting the alarm
This clock radio is equipped with 3 alarm
To Set the alarm
1Press and hold ALARM TIME SET A orB for at least 2 seconds.“WAKE UP” appears and the hour flashes in the display.2Press ALARM TIME SET + or –repeatedly until the desired hour appears.To cycle the hour rapidly, press and holdALARM TIME SET + orYou can choose one of 3 settings: “iPod”, “RADIO” or “BUZZER.” Set the alarm mode as follows:
–iPod: see “Setting the iPod alarm.”–RADIO: see “Setting the radio alarm.”–BUZZER: see “Setting the buzzer alarm.”Setting the iPod alarm1Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”2Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select“iPod” alarm mode.“VOL” appears in the display.3Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust the volume.4Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.The setting is entered.5If “A” or “B” does not appear in the display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B1Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”
2Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select
“BUZZER” alarm mode.The setting is entered.
3If “A” or “B” does not appear in the display, press ALARM TIME SET A or Bagain.The buzzer will sound at the set time.Note
The volume cannot be set for the buzzer alarm.To confirm an alarm time settingPress ALARM/TIME SET + or2 seconds to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold ALARM/TIME SET – for at least
2 seconds to move the alarm time back.When you release the button, the changed time will be displayed for about 2 seconds. To change the alarm time again, press ALARM/TIME SET + or – within these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will be fixed as displayed.
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.
You can change the snooze time by pressing SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF repeatedly within 4 seconds.
The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes.To stop the alarmPress OFF/ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm. The alarm will sound again at the same time the next day.
To deactivate the alarmPress ALARM TIME SET A or B to turn off the ALARM A or B indicator from the display.
Note on the alarm in the event of a power interruptionIn the event of a power interruption, the alarm will work until the battery is totally discharged. However, certain functions will be affected as follows:
| The backlight will not light up. |
If the alarm mode is set to iPod or radio, it will |
| change to BUZZER automatically. |
If a power interruption occurs while the alarm |
| is sounding, the alarm will stop. |
If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm |
| will sound for about 5 minutes. |
If “” appears in the display, the alarm will not |
| sound in the event of power interruption. |
| Replace the battery if “” appears. |
| The snooze function will not work. |
| During a power interruption, the alarm will |
Connecting external equipment
To listen to sound1Connect the AUDIO IN jack of the unit to the line out jack or headphone jack of the external equipment using the audio connecting cable (supplied).
Audio connecting cable 
(supplied)
To external equipment
2Press AUDIO IN to display “AUDIO IN.”3Play the equipment connected to theAUDIO IN jack.4Adjust the volume using VOLUME + orNotes
Refer also to the connected equipment’s manual.
The supplied audio connecting cable may not be used with some external equipment. In this case, use a cord suitable for the external equipment you are using.
When you listen to the radio with external equipment connected, turn off the connected equipment to prevent noise. If noise occurs, even when the equipment is turned off, disconnect and place the external equipment away from the unit.
Setting the brightness of the display
Three levels of brightness are available by pressing
BRIGHTNESS/ TIME ZONE.Improving the reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase reception sensitivity.AM: Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the unit. Rotate the antenna horizontally for optimum reception.
Notes on radio reception
| while playing and |
| hold it until you |
| find the point. |
Locate a point while | (forward) or |
| observing the display | (backward) |
| in pause and hold |
| it until you find |
| the point. |
Go back to the previous | MENU** |
again.
The iPod will sound at the set time.When using an iPod touch/iPhone To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/ |
iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the |
unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm |
| time, and then select the music function. |
Even if the iPod alarm setting is complete, if |
| you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off |
sound at the set time only once. |
Setting the sleep timer
You can fall asleep to the music, etc., using the
| 1 Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on. |
Setting the clock for the first time
This unit is preset to the current EST (Eastern Standard Time) at the factory, and is powered by a backup battery. All you need to do the first time is just plug it in and select your time zone.
1Plug in the unit.
The current EST (Eastern Standard Time) appears in the display.2Press and hold BRIGHTNESS/ TIMEZONE for at least 2 seconds.Area number “2” flashes in the display.3Press ALARM TIME SET + or – repeatedly to select the number as follows:Area number Time zone1Atlantic standard Time2Eastern standard Time(default setting)3Central standard Time4Mountain standard TimeNote
Though the clock is correctly set at the factory, discrepancies may arise during transport or storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct time by referring to “Setting the clock manually.”
When daylight saving time (summer time) begins
This model automatically adjusts for daylight saving time (summer time).“
” is displayed from the beginning of daylight saving time (summer time) and disappears at the end of daylight saving time (summer time) automatically.
Daylight saving time (summer 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.Playing the radio
–Manual tuning
1Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio and select the AM or FM band.
2Press TUNING + or – to tune in to a desired frequency.3Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or
Scanning starts from the
Keep digital music players or mobile phones away from the AM loop antenna or the FM antenna, as this may lead to reception interference.
When you are listening to the radio with an iPhone connected to the unit, interference with radio reception may occur.
When you are listening to the radio while charging an iPod, interference with radio reception may occur.
Playing an iPod
You can enjoy iPod audio by connecting to this unit. To use an iPod, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod.
If you are using an iPhone or iPhone 3G, attach the supplied universal dock adapter for iPhone or iPhone 3G before inserting into the connector. The adapter number, or , is shown on the
| menu |
|
| Select a menu item or a | /** |
| track for playback |
|
| Execute the selected menu | ENTER** |
| or begin playback |
|
*During playback, this operation goes back to the beginning of the current track. To go back to the previous track, press twice.
**These operations are available only when using the supplied remote commander.Notes
When placing or removing the iPod, hold the iPod at the same angle as that of the connector on this unit, and do not twist or bend the iPod as connector damage may result.
Do not carry the unit with an iPod set on the connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
When placing or removing the iPod, hold the Docking Tray securely with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod by mistake.
Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback.To use the unit as a battery chargerYou can use the unit as a battery charger. Charging begins when the iPod is connected to the unit.
Charging status appears in the iPod display. For details, see the user’s guide of your iPod.
before the unit, the iPod alarm will not work. |
1Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”
2Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select
“RADIO” alarm mode.“VOL” appears in the display.
3Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust the volume.
4Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.
Band (“FM” or “AM”) or “–
The setting is entered.
8If “A” or “B” does not appear in the display, press ALARM TIME SET A or Bagain.
The radio will turn on at the set time.“SLEEP” appears and the sleep time flashes in |
| the display. |
| 2 Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer |
90
60 
30 
15
OFF 
4 seconds after you have finished the duration setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep timer starts.
The unit will play for the duration you set, and then shut off.To turn off the unit before the preset timePress SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF or OFF/ALARM RESET.To change the sleep timer settingYou can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep timer has been activated.
To deactivate the sleep timerPress SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to “OFF” in step 2.