Sony ICFC1B - Manual

ICF-C1_CEK/AU6 [GB] 4-480-527-

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WARNING

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Battery may explode if handled incorrectly.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of
in fire.

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Dispose of used battery promptly and in
accordance with local environmental laws
and guidelines. Keep away from children.

Precautions

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Operate the unit on the power sources
specified in “Specifications.”

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To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
pull it out by the plug, not the cord.

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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.

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Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit
on a surface (a rug, blanket, etc.) or near
materials (a curtain) that might block the
ventilation holes.

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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.

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To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol
or benzine, which may damage the finish.

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Do not connect the antenna lead to the
external antenna.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

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Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep the
lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.

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Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.

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Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.

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Do not hold the battery with metallic
tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may
occur.

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Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

General information

Troubleshooting

Should any problems persist after you have
made the following checks, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

The clock flashes “0:00” or “AM 12:00”
after a power interruption.

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The battery is discharged. Remove the old
battery and insert a new one.

Unsatisfactory reception

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Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase
reception sensitivity.

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

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Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or
metal surface, as this may lead to
interference.

The radio or buzzer alarm does not
sound at the preset alarm time.

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Check that “ ” appears on the display.

The radio alarm is activated but no
sound is emitted at the preset alarm
time.

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Adjust the volume using

VOLUME +/–.

When daylight saving time (summer
time) begins, the clock does not switch
to daylight saving time (summer time)
automatically. (UK model only)

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Make sure the clock is set correctly.

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When “Aut

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On” appears on the display

after pressing and holding

DST for more than

3 seconds, the Automatic DST/summer time
function becomes active.

Specifications

Time display

UK model: 24-hour system
Australian and New Zealand models: 12-hour
system

Frequency range

Band

Frequency

FM

87.5 MHz – 108 MHz

AM

531 kHz – 1,602 kHz

Speaker

Approx. 6.6 cm dia., 8 Ω

Power output

100 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50 Hz
For power backup: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery

Dimensions

Approx. 101 mm

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102 mm

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101 mm (w/h/d)

including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 520 g including CR2032 battery

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Before operating the unit, please read this
guide thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.

For customers in Europe

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing, and do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main
plug from the AC outlet immediately.

The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has
been turned off.

The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries
related to product compliance based on
European Union legislation shall be addressed
to the authorized representative, Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters, please refer to the
addresses provided in the separate service or
guarantee documents.

Disposal of waste batteries and
electrical and electronic equipment
(applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the
battery or on the packaging
indicates that the product and the
battery shall not be treated as
household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be

used in combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more
than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By
ensuring these products and batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the
environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling. The recycling of the materials will
help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance
or data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery and the
electrical and electronic equipment will be
treated properly, hand over these products at
end-of-life to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please view
the section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
waste batteries. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or battery,
please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product or battery.

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About the battery as a

backup power source

This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
power source to keep the clock operating
during a power interruption.

When to replace the

battery

When the battery is discharged, “

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” appears

on the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery
is discharged, the current time and alarm will
be erased.

Note for customers in the UK

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The clock is preset at the factory, and its
memory is powered by the preinstalled Sony
CR2032 battery. If the “0:00” flashes on the
display when the unit is connected to AC
outlet for the first time, the battery may be
discharged. In this case, consult a Sony
dealer. The preinstalled CR2032 battery is
considered part of the product, and is
covered by the warranty. You are required to
show “Note for customers in the UK” (in this
instruction) to a Sony dealer in order to
validate the warranty for this product.

Replacing the backup

battery

1

Keep the AC plug connected to the

wall outlet and remove the battery
compartment on the bottom of the
unit by pulling it up while sliding the
tab. (See Fig.

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2

Insert a new battery into the battery

compartment with the

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side facing

up.

To remove the battery from the battery
compartment, push it out from the side
marked

PUSH. (See Fig.

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3

Insert the battery compartment back

into the unit along the groove and
push it from above until it clicks. (See
Fig.

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The tab locks the battery compartment.

4

Press

RADIO to remove “

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” from the

display.

Notes

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When you replace the battery, do not
disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet.
Otherwise, the current date, current time and
alarm will be erased.

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If the unit will be left unplugged for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid any
damage that may be caused by leakage or
corrosion.

FM/AM Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

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