Sony Clock Radio Manual

Fm/am clock radio, Icf-c218, Features. Read online or download PDF. Sony ICF-C218 User Manual Manuals Directory ManualsDir.com - online owner manuals library Search. — Section for iPodConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING Replace the battery for the clock backup with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery, and the battery for the remote commander with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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ICF-C1PJ_U2 [US] 4-528-478-

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NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a

good contact.

 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.

 Do not hold the battery with metallic

tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may
occur.

 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

About the battery as a

backup power source

This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
power source to keep the clock and the alarm
operating during a power interruption. (No
Power No Problem system)

When to replace the

battery

When the battery is discharged, “

” appears

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

Note

 If “AM 12:00” flashes on the display when the

unit is connected to an AC outlet for the first
time, the battery may be discharged. In this
case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Replacing the backup

battery

Keep the AC plug connected to the

wall outlet, then open the battery
compartment on the bottom of the
unit.



Fully loosen
the screw.



Push the tab
and pull up
the lid.

Remove the old battery by sliding it

out and picking it up.

Insert a new battery into the battery

compartment with the

 side facing

up.

CR2032

Replace the battery compartment lid

and tighten the screw.

Press

AM/FM/NATURE SOUND to

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remove “” from the display.

Notes

 When you replace the battery, do not

disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet.
Otherwise, the current date and time, alarm,
and station presets will be erased.

 If the clock is erased while you are replacing

the battery, set the clock again. (See “Setting
the clock manually”)

 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.

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.

 The battery is discharged. Remove the old

battery and insert a new one.

Unsatisfactory reception

 Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase

reception sensitivity.

 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to

the unit. Rotate the antenna horizontally for
optimum reception.

 Do not place the AM loop antenna near the

unit or other AV equipment, as noise may
result.

 Keep digital music players or mobile phones

away from the AM loop antenna or the FM
antenna, as this may lead to reception
interference.

The alarm does not sound at the preset
alarm time.

 Check that “A” or “B” appears on the display.

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

 Check the alarm volume setting.

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

 Make sure the clock is set correctly.
 When “Aut  On” appears on the display

after pressing and holding

DST for more than

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

Specifications

Time display

Switch between the 12-hour system (default)
and the 24-hour system.

Frequency range

Band

Frequency

Channel step

87.5 MHz – 108 MHz

0.1 MHz

530 kHz – 1,710 kHz

10 kHz

Speaker

Approx. 4.0 cm (1 5/8 inches) dia., 8 Ω
Power output: 700 mW (at 10% harmonic
distortion)

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz
For clock back up: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery

USB power output

USB port (DC OUT 5 V 1.5 A)

Nature Sounds

Sea Waves, Birds, Rain, Brook, Under the Sea

Dimensions

Approx. 114.5 mm

 104 mm  100.5 mm

(w/h/d) (4 5/8 inches

 4 1/8 inches 

4 inches) including projecting parts and
controls

Mass

Approx. 595 g (1 lb 5 oz) including CR2032
battery

Supplied accessories

AM loop antenna (1)

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 who purchased this

product in the USA

Please register this product on line at

http://www.sony.com/productregistration.

Proper registration will enable us to send

you periodic mailings about new products,

services, and other important

announcements. Registering your product

will also allow us to contact you in the

unlikely event that the product needs

adjustment or modification. Thank you.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on
the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers
in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No.
Serial No.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture.

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.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

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 uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

The following FCC statement

applies only to the version of

this model manufactured for

sale in the USA. Other versions

may not comply with FCC

technical regulations.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

Do not ingest battery, chemical burn
hazard.

This product contains a coin/button cell
battery. If the coin/button cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in
just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children. If the battery compartment does not
close securely, stop using the product and keep
it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

For the state of California, USA

only

Perchlorate Material –special handling may
apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate

License and Trademark

Notice

No Power No Problem™ is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.

Precautions

 Operate the unit on the power sources

specified in “Specifications.”

 To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),

pull it out by the plug, not the cord.

 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.

 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.

Getting Started

Connecting the AM

loop antenna

The shape and the length of the antenna is
designed to receive AM signals. Do not
dismantle or roll up the antenna.

Raise the plastic stand and fit the

antenna into the slot of the stand.

Press the
antenna into
the stand
until it clicks.

Plastic stand

Insert the AM antenna connector into

the

AM ANTENNA jack on the unit.

To remove the AM loop

antenna

Push and hold down the tab of the antenna
terminal clamp, and remove the AM loop
antenna.

Connecting to an AC

power source

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

To wall outlet

“month and day” (about 2 seconds)

 “year”

(about 2 seconds)

 “current EST (Eastern

Standard Time)” appears on the display in turn.
(This unit is preset to the current EST at the
factory, and is powered by the back-up
battery.)

Setting the clock for

the first time

All you need to do to set the clock for the first
time is select your time zone.
If you live in the Eastern Standard Time zone,
you do not need to adjust the area setting.

Press and hold

TIME ZONE for more

than 2 seconds.

Area number “–5:00” appears on the
display.

Press

VOL/SET + or – repeatedly to

select a number as follows:

Area number

Time zone

“–3:30”

Newfoundland Standard

Time

“–4:00”

Atlantic Standard Time

“–5:00”

Eastern Standard Time

(default)

“–6:00”

Central Standard Time

“–7:00”

Mountain Standard Time

“–8:00”

Pacific Standard Time

“–9:00”

Alaska Standard Time

“–10:00”

Hawaii Standard Time

Press

SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER

to set.

Note

 During shipment and your first use, a clock

error may occur. In this case, refer to “Setting
the clock manually” to set the correct time.

About Automatic DST/

summer time adjustment

This unit automatically adjusts for daylight
saving time (summer time). “DST” automatically
appears on the display at the beginning of
daylight saving time (summer time), and
disappears at the end of daylight saving time
(summer time).

 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.

Notes

 The implementation of DST/summer time

and its beginning/ending date and time are
subject to circumstances and laws in each
country/region. Should this interfere with the
desired adjustment, cancel the Automatic
DST/summer time adjustment and set the
clock manually as necessary. Customers
living in a country/region that does not use
daylight saving time (summer time) should
cancel the Automatic DST/summer time
adjustment before using the unit.

 When Hawaii Standard Time is set, the

default Automatic DST/summer time
adjustment setting is off.

To cancel Automatic DST/

summer time adjustment

The Automatic DST/summer time
adjustment can be canceled.

Press and hold

DST for more than 2

seconds.

“Aut

 OFF” appears on the display.

To reactivate Automatic DST/
summer time adjustment

Press and hold

DST for more than 2

seconds.

“Aut

 On” appears on the display.

This unit includes a preinstalled Sony Lithium battery (CR2032) as a back-up power source for the clock,
which is preset to EST (Eastern Standard Time) at the factory. This battery is considered part of the
product.

This warranty is valid only in the United States.

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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 built-in cabinet.

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.

WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Features

• Single alarm FM/AM Clock radio.
• Various types of alarms — radio and buzzer.
• Automatic time set — When you plug the clock in

for the first time, the current time will be shown in
the display (UK model only).

• Automatic Daylight Saving Time/Summer time

adjustment (UK model only).

• DST button to adjust Daylight Saving Time/

Summer time (for Australian model).

• Date button to display month, day and year.
• Battery backup to keep the clock during a power

interruption with a CR2032 battery installed (for
UK model)/supplied(for Australian model).

• Extendable snooze — snooze time can be extended

from 10 to 60 minutes in maximum every time you
use.

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Operating Instructions

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power source specified in

“Specifications”.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is

located on the bottom of the unit.

• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it

out by the plug, not the cord.

• 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.

• 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.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,

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unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with

a mild detergent solution.

• Do not connect the antenna lead to the external

antenna.

• 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.

Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.

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

Specifications

Time display

12-hour System

Frequency range

Band

Frequency

87.5 – 108 MHz

530 – 1 710 kHz

Speaker

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Approx. 6.6 cm (2

inches) dia., 8

Ω

Power output

150 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

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

Dimensions

Approx. 155

Ч 64.5 Ч 150 mm (w/h/d)

Ч 2

Ч 6 inches) incl. projecting parts and

controls

Mass

Approx. 513.2 g (1 lb 2.1 oz) incl. CR2032
battery: model for UK
Approx. 498.2 g (1 lb 1.6 oz) incl. CR2032
battery: model for Australia

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
following simple checks to determine whether or not
servicing is required.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

The clock flashes “AM 12:00” due to a power
interruption.
• The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove the

old battery and install a new one.

The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at
the preset alarm time.
• Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been

activated? (i.e., Does the ALARM indicator light
up?)

The radio alarm is activated but no sound
comes on at the preset alarm time.
• Has VOLUME been adjusted?

SLEEP

SNO

OZE /

DATE

/ SLE

EP O

BAND

TUNING

ALARM TIME SET

RADIO

ALARM RESET

DATE SLEEP

OFF

SLEEP

BUZZER

RADIO

CLOCK

DST

SNOOZE

ALARM MODE

OFF

BAND

VOL

TUNING

PULL

DST

ALARM

There is a tactile dot beside
VOLUME to show the direction
to turn up the volume.

Battery compartment

FM wire antenna

AC power cord

PUSH

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