User manual SONY ICF-A6500

[. . . ] Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. 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. Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. [. . . ] 1. 3 kg (2 lb 13 oz) including power supply unit Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) AM loop aerial (1) Audio connecting cable (1) Universal dock adapter for iPhone (1) Universal dock adapter for iPhone 3G (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Notes Do not charge the battery. When you are not going to use the remote commander for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage caused by leakage and corrosion. Only insert up to here. Knowing when to replace the battery A B When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in the display. If a power interruption occurs while the battery is weak, the current time and alarm will be initialized. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or explosion. Note If "0:00" flashes in the display when the unit is connected to AC outlet for the first time, the battery may be weak. In this case, consult your Sony dealer. Compatible iPod models The compatible iPod models are as follows. Update your iPod to use the latest software before you use it. 4 Make sure the AM loop aerial is Adjusting the AM loop aerial connected firmly by pulling softly. iPod nano 5th generation (video camera) Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception. Do not place the AM loop aerial near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result. Tip Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for best AM broadcast sound. Replacing the battery 1 Open the CD compartment lid. 2 Keep the AC plug connected to the AC -) outlet and use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery holder at the bottom of the unit. 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 does not use the 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 BRIGHTNESS/ TIME ZONE at the same time. "Auto ON" appears in the display to show that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has been activated. The display returns to the clock. All the tracks are played once. Close the lid "REP 1" (single repeat) A single track is played repeatedly. "REP" (all repeat) All the tracks are played repeatedly. "SHUF" (shuffle play) All the tracks are played once in random order. "REP SHUF" (shuffle repeat) All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order. Go back to the previous menu Select a menu item or a track for playback Execute the selected menu or begin playback Press ALARM/TIME SET + or ­. The setting will be displayed for 4 seconds. To change an alarm setting 1 Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm". [. . . ] If you set the iPod alarm while iPod touch/ iPhone music is playing, and then turn the unit power off, when the alarm time comes on, the alarm music will start. Even if the iPod alarm setting is complete, if you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off before the unit, the iPod alarm will not work. 3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or ­ 4 5 The year starts to flash in the display. About CD-Rs/CD-RWs This unit is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc, the recording device and application software. The frequency display is raised or lowered by a step of 0. 1 MHz. (Example: Frequency 88. 05 MHz is displayed as "88. 0 MHz". ) Setting the alarm This CD clock radio is equipped with 4 alarm modes--CD, iPod, radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see "Setting the clock for the first time"). ­Preset tuning You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Setting the clock for the first time This unit is preset to the current date and time at the factory, and is powered by the back up battery. [. . . ]