AC power cord
5 Pacific standard Time
6 Alaska standard Time
7 Hawaii standard Time
4 Press BRIGHTNESS/ TIME ZONE to set.
Note
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.
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
1 Plug in the unit.
2 Press and hold CLOCK for at least 2
seconds.
The year starts to flash in the display.
3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or –
repeatedly to set the year.
4 Press CLOCK.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month,
day, hour and minute, and then press
CLOCK.
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
Notes
If you do not press any button for about
1 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 = Saturday
To 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.
Setting the brightness
of the display
Three levels of brightness are available by pressing
BRIGHTNESS/ TIME ZONE.
Playing the radio
–Manual tuning
1 Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio
and select the AM or FM band.
2 Press TUNING + or – to tune in to a
desired frequency.
3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or
–.
Tuning in to a station
The unit automatically scan AM or FM stations.
1 Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio
to select the AM or FM band.
2 Press and hold TUNING + or –.
+ : scans upward through the frequency
bands.
– : scans downwards through the frequency
bands.
Scanning starts from the currently-tuned
frequency. When a station is received,
scanning stops.
3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME +
or –.
–Preset tuning
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations
for AM.
Presetting a station
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Manual tuning”
to tune the frequency you wish to preset.
2 Press and hold DISPLAY/MEMORY for
at least 2 seconds.
3 Press PRESET + or – to select the preset
number, 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 station
1 Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio
and select the AM or FM band.
2 Press PRESET + or – to select the desired
preset number.
3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or
–.
–Auto preset tuning
1 Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio
and select the AM or FM band.
2 Press and hold RADIO BAND until “AP”
appears in the display.
3 Press DISPLAY/MEMORY.
The unit automatically presets the available
channels in order.
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
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 audio from iPod by connecting to
this unit. To use an iPod, refer to the user’s guide
of your iPod.
If you are using an iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone
3GS, iPhone 3G or iPhone, attach the supplied
universal dock adapter for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4,
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G or iPhone before
connecting.
The adapter number, , or , is shown on
the bottom-rear of the supplied universal dock
adapters. is for the iPhone, is for the iPhone
3GS & iPhone 3G and is for the iPhone 4S &
iPhone 4. Check the adapter number before use.
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.
1 Plug in the unit.
The current EST (Eastern Standard Time)
appears in the display.
2 Press and hold BRIGHTNESS/ TIME
ZONE for at least 2 seconds.
Area number “2” flashes in the display.
3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or –
repeatedly to select the number as
follows:
Area number Time zone
1 Atlantic standard Time
2
(default setting)
Eastern standard Time
3 Central standard Time
4 Mountain standard Time
Universal dock adapter
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.
1 Press PUSH OPEN.
The Docking Tray is ejected halfway.
2 Pull the Docking Tray all the way out.
3 Attach the adapter for your iPod/iPhone.
4 Insert your iPod/iPhone into the
connector of the unit.
5 Press iPod & iPhone .
The iPod begins to play automatically.
You can operate the connected iPod by this
unit or the buttons on iPod.
6 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or
–.
To 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
listening to the sound
(forward) or
(backward)
while playing and
hold it until you
find the point.
Locate a point while
observing the display
(forward) or
(backward)
in pause and hold
it until you find
the point.
Go back to the previous
menu
MENU**
Select a menu item or a
track for playback
/**
Execute the selected menu
or begin playback
ENTER**
* 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 charger
You can use the unit as a battery charger.
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to
the unit.
Charging status appears in the display of iPod. For
details, see the user’s guide of your iPod.
On copyrights
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
Setting the alarm
This clock radio is equipped with 3 alarm
modes—iPod, radio and buzzer. Before setting the
alarm, make sure to set the clock (see “Setting the
clock for the first time”).
To Set the alarm
1 Press and hold ALARM TIME SET A or
B for at least 2 seconds.
“WAKE UP” appears and the hour flashes in
the display.
2 Press ALARM TIME SET + or –
repeatedly until the desired hour appears.
To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold
ALARM TIME SET + or –.
3 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.
The minute flashes.
4 Repeat step 2 to set the minute.
5 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.
The days of the week flash.
6 Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.
You can select the days from the following
three options:
Every day: SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
SAT
Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI
Week end: SUN SAT
7 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.
The alarm mode setting is entered.
8 Press ALARM TIME SET + or –
repeatedly until the desired alarm mode
flashes.
You can choose one of 3 settings: “iPod”,
“RADIO” or “BUZZER.” Set the alarm mode
as follows:
– iPod: see “ Setting the alarm for iPod.”
– RADIO: see “ Setting the radio alarm.”
– BUZZER: see “ Setting the buzzer alarm.”
Setting the alarm for iPod
1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the
alarm.”
2 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select
alarm mode for “iPod”.
“VOL” appears in the display.
3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust
the volume.
4 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.
The setting is entered.
5 If “A” or “B” does not appear in the
display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B
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 alarm setting for iPod is complete, if
you turn the power of iPod touch/iPhone off
before inserting the iPod touch/iPhone into the
unit, the alarm for iPod will not work.
Setting the radio alarm
1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the
alarm.”
2 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select
“RADIO” alarm mode.
“VOL” appears in the display.
3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust
the volume.
4 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.
Band (“FM” or “AM”) or “– –” flashes.
“– –” is the last station received.
5 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to select
the desired band or “– –”.
If you select “– –”, jump to step 8.
6 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.
The preset number flashes.
7 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to select
the desired preset number.
The setting is entered.
8 If “A” or “B” does not appear in the
display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B
again.
The radio will turn on at the set time.
Setting the Buzzer Alarm
1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the
alarm.”
2 Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select
“BUZZER” alarm mode.
The setting is entered.
3 If “A” or “B” does not appear in the
display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B
again.
The buzzer will sound at the set time.
Note
The volume cannot be set for the buzzer alarm.
To confirm an alarm time setting
Press ALARM/TIME SET + or –. The setting will
be displayed for about 4 seconds.
To change an alarm setting
Press and hold ALARM/TIME SET + for at least
2 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 minutes
Press 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 alarm
Press OFF/ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm.
The alarm will sound again at the same time the
next day.
To deactivate the alarm
Press 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
interruption
In 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
sound at the set time only once.
Setting the sleep timer
You can fall asleep to the music, etc., using the
built-in sleep timer that turns off the unit
automatically after a preset duration.
1 Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.
“SLEEP” appears and the sleep time flashes in
the display.
2 Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer
duration.
Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in
minutes) changes as follows:
90 60 30 15
OFF
The display returns to clock mode for about
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
time
Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF or OFF/
ALARM RESET.
To change the sleep timer setting
You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the
desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep
timer has been activated.
To deactivate the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to
“OFF” in step 2.
Connecting external
equipment
To listen to sound
1 Connect 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
2 Press AUDIO IN to display “AUDIO IN.”
3 Play the equipment connected to the
AUDIO IN jack.
4
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –.
To return to the radio
Press RADIO BAND.
The frequency is shown in the display.
To return to the iPod
Press iPod & iPhone .
To stop listening
Press OFF, and stop playback on the connected
unit.
Notes
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.
The iPod & iPhone and VOLUME + buttons have a tactile dot.
FM wire antenna