User manual SONY ICF-C150

[. . . ] · Volume too high -- Reduce the volume. · Strong vibration. Heat Do not place the appliance near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. -Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. [. . . ] --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Grounding or Polarization This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below: -For the appliance with a polarized AC power cord plug: This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in. CD player section System: Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties: Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44. 6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7mm aperture. ) +1 Frequency response: 20-20 000 Hz ­1. 5 dB Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit -For the appliance with a three-wire grounding type AC plug: This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation. When not in use Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord. ICF-CD831 / ICF-CD832 © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance. Radio section Frequency range: FM: 87. 5-108 MHz AM: 530-1 710 kHz Lightning For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. -If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance. -If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. -The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. -If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation. -If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. Servicing Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition. Changing the Brightness of the Clock display ALARM MODE selector Press BRIGHTNESS to select high or low for the display according to your preferences. This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. To handle compact discs Correct 7 IF you selected the CD alarm, press TIME SET + or ­ select the desired wake-up track number. The wake-up track number can be set up to 99. [. . . ] Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see "Setting the Clock"). This unit is also equipped with a dual alarm function. You can set the alarm for two different times ALARM SET A and ALARM SET B. To Deactivate the Alarm Set the ALARM MODE selector to OFF. ALARM A or ALARM B indicator go off. To Set the Alarm Time 1 If you will select the CD alarm or radio alarm, adjust the volume. Also, if you will select the radio alarm, tune in to the desired station. [. . . ]