DAB/FM CLOCK RADIO
Operating Instructions
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
XDR-C705DAB
© 2007 Sony Corporation | Printed in China |
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Wire antenna
AC power cord
ALARM1 ALARM2 ALARM3 ALARM4
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PM
There is a tactile dot beside VOL +.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
Features
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•Large clock display and 16 ⋅ 2 lines character dot display for text information
•Brightness control
•4 alarms with various alarm mode; weekdays, weekends, daily and once
•20 memory presets (10 DAB, 10 FM)
•Current time and Summer time adjustment synchronized with DAB data
•Sleep timer
Initial setting for the clock radio
When the first time after purchase, do the following.
1Plug in the unit.
“Setting clock...” appears in the display, and DAB data adjust the clock as it is received. When finished, the current time appears in the display.
ALARM1 ALARM2 ALARM3 ALARM4
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Setting clock...2Press RADIO ON/OFF•ALARM RESET to turn on the radio.
The unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts.
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Sony DAB RadioNotes
•When the clock will not be set in 3 minutes, “AM 12:03 clock not set...” appears in the display (see “Setting the clock.”)
•If no broadcasts are found by the DAB scan, “Station not available” appears in the display.
Set the clock
Do the following if DAB broadcast is not available (depending on area). The time setting mode by DAB becomes invalid.
1Press MENU and UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select the “Set clock,” and then press ENTER.
The hour indication will be displayed as follows.
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2Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to set the hour, and then press ENTER.
3Repeat step 2 to set the minute, year, month and day.
After setting the time, the clock starts from 0 seconds.
Notes
•If you do not operate within 7 seconds while setting the clock, the clock setting mode will be cancelled.
•Setup time for this operation is adjusted automatically when the customer operates the set while receiving DAB service.
To change the clock display
You can choose the clock display
1Press MENU and UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to show the “Clock display” in the display, and then press ENTER.
2Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select the desired clock display, and then press ENTER.
The clock display changes by turns
“AM 12:00” = midnight,
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Clock Display 12hour systemTime adjustment about Summer time
This unit’s time adjustment will be done only when receiving DAB service. Receive DAB service for at least one minute to renew the time into Summer time.
Setting the brightness of the display
Press and hold DISPLAY•BRIGHTNESS for few seconds to change the brightness. Repeat this step, to select high, middle or low for the display according to your preferences.
Improving the reception
DAB
Extend the wire antenna fully to increase reception sensitivity.
Operating the radio
The unit can receive DAB services and FM stations.
1Press RADIO ON/OFF•ALARM RESET to turn on the radio.
When the unit is turned on again, the last band you listened to is received.
2Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the desired band.
Each press changes the band as follows:
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FM
3Press the UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to tune to the desired service or station.
If you are selecting DAB, press ENTER.
4Adjust the volume using VOL +/–.
Note in FM usage
The frequency step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM.
Notes in DAB usage
•If there are no services, you can choose only MANUAL mode.
•“Station not available” appears when the ensemble for the selected service cannot be received.
About the SC (Secondary Component)
If the selected primary component has a secondary component, “ii” appears in the display.
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Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT and ENTER to receive the desired secondary component. “II” appears while the secondary component is received.
Note
When the selected secondary component is finished, the unit returns automatically to the primary component.
Presetting your favourite services or stations
You can preset 10 services in DAB and 10 stations in FM.
Presetting services or stations
1Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Operating the radio” and manually tune in to the broadcast you wish to preset.
2Press PRESET.
3Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select the favourite number to preset, then press and hold PRESET.
“saved” appears for 7 seconds in the display and the service or station is stored. (DAB services are stored with a service label.)
Notes
•To preset another service or station, repeat these steps.
•To change the preset service or station, tune in to the desired service or station and repeat steps 2 and 3. The new service or station will replace the previous service or station.
•When the service or station is not registered, “Empty preset” appears in the display.
•If you do not operate within 7 seconds during the above steps, the current mode will be cancelled.
Tuning in to a preset service or station
1Press PRESET.
2Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select the desired preset station and then press ENTER.
Notes
•When the service or station is not registered, “Empty preset” appears in the display.
•If you do not operate within 7 seconds during the above steps, the current mode will be cancelled.
Scan tuning (for FM)
The unit will automatically scan FM station.
1Press RADIO ON/OFF•ALARM RESET to turn on the radio.
2Press DAB/FM to select the FM band.
3Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to choose the direction, and then press ENTER•FM SCAN.
UP(B): Scans to the higher frequency.
DOWN(b): Scans to the lower frequency.
Scanning starts from the frequency being tuned in. When a station is received, scanning stops.
4If necessary, press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to tune in to the station more precisely.
5Adjust the volume using VOL +/–.
Setting the alarm
This unit allows you to set four alarm programmes (ALARM 1 - 4).
The alarm time can be set for every programme and the alarm sound is selectable from radio or buzzer.
The alarm will come on at the same time everyday. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (See “Setting the Clock”.)
To set the alarm time
1Press MENU and UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select “Alarm settings,” and then press ENTER.
2Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select the desired alarm (1 - 4) and then press ENTER.
When the alarm is not set up, “Not in use” appears in the display.
3Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select the alarm mode (DAB, FM and buzzer) and then press ENTER.
“Set alarm” appears in the display.
If you select DAB or FM, “Set volume” appears in the display. In this case, repeat this step and adjust the volume.
4Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select “ON,” and then press ENTER.
The alarm time appears in the bottom of the display, and the arrow appears in both sides of the hour indicator.
5Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to set the hour, and then press ENTER.
The arrow appears in both sides of the minute indicator.
6Repeat step 5 to set the minute and the alarm mode.
The alarm mode as follows: Weekdays: Every Monday to Friday Weekends: Every Saturday and Sunday Daily: Everyday from Sunday to Saturday Once: Once only
If you select “Once” repeat step 5 to set the year, month and day.
7Press ENTER.
The setting is complete.
Tip
You can set the alarm using ALARM button on the unit.
Press ALARM and follow after steps 2.
Notes
• The default alarm time for radio and buzzer is the current time of the clock.
• If you quit during the alarm setting, after about 7 seconds the previous display will return.
• If a second alarm sounds during a first (or the snooze function is active), the second alarm takes priority.
• If the alarm sounds at the same time (or the snooze function is active), the large alarm number takes priority.
• When Summer time begins, it is necessary to adjust the current time by manually (see “Time adjustment about Summer time” ).
To set the alarm on/off
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “To set the alarm time.” “Set alarm” appears in the display.
2 Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE SELECT to set the alarm “ON” or “OFF,” and then press ENTER.
ON: “ALARM
OFF: “ALARM
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Set AlarmOFF3 Follow after step 5 in “To set the alarm time.” The setting is complete.
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To doze for a few more minutes
Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
The radio or buzzer turns off but will automatically come on again after about 5 minutes. (while the snooze function is operating, “Snooze” flashes in the display.)
To stop the alarm
Press RADIO ON/OFF• ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm. The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day.
Setting the Sleep Timer
You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the
1Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.
“Sleep” appears in the display.
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Sleep60 minutes2Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer duration.
Each time you press SLEEP, the duration changes as follows:
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45 
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The unit automatically turns off when the duration time is passed.
Press ENTER or 7 seconds after you have finished setting the duration setting and released SLEEP, “activated” appears in the display and then the sleep timer starts. The unit will play for the duration you set, and then shut off.
To change the Sleep Timer setting
Repeat step 2 to select the desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep timer has been activated.
To deactivate the Sleep Timer
•Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF, the unit will turn off.
•Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer “OFF,” only the sleep timer will be cancelled (the radio keeps ON).