User manual SONY ICF-C243

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Remove the old battery and install a new one. The alarm settings do not sound at the preset alarm time. Check that alarm "" or alarm "" is properly set/displayed. The alarm settings are activated but there is no sound at the preset alarm time. When daylight saving time begins, the clock does not switch to daylight saving time automatically. Press and hold DISPLAY/CLOCK and SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS simultaneously for at least 2 seconds to activate the Automatic DST function. Connecting the antenna To connect 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. Notes Though the clock is correctly set at the factory, discrepancies may arise during transport or storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct time by referring to "Setting the clock. " While setting the time zone, you must perform each step within 65 seconds, or the time zone setting mode will be canceled. When daylight saving time (summer time) begins This model automatically adjusts for daylight saving time (summer time). " " is displayed from the beginning of daylight saving time (summer time), and disappears at the end of daylight saving time (summer time) automatically. 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. 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 1 Remove only the loop part from the 2 Set up the AM loop antenna. plastic stand. Notes When you replace the battery, do not disconnect the AC power cord from AC outlet. ­ : scans downwards through the frequency bands. Scanning starts from the currently-tuned frequency. When a station is received, scanning stops. station, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. Press TIME SET + or ­ to adjust the volume, and press ALARM ON/OFF A or B. The setting is entered. To deactivate the alarm Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the ALARM "" or "" indicator in the display. Note on the alarm in the event of a power interruption In the event of a power interruption, the alarm will work until the internal battery is worn out. However, certain functions may be affected as follows: The backlight will not light up. If the alarm mode is set to NATURE SOUND or RADIO, it will change to BUZZER automatically. If a power interruption occurs while the alarm is sounding, the alarm will stop. If OFF ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm will sound for about 5 minutes. If "" appears in the display, the alarm will not sound in the event of power interruption. Replace the battery if "" appears. [. . . ] Play the optional component connected to the unit's built-in audio cable. Adjust the volume using VOL + or ­ and the connected component's volume. 3 1 Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on. "SLEEP" appears and the sleep time flashes in the display. 2 Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer duration. FM wire antenna The display shows the frequency for a few seconds and then changes back to the current time. To change the preset station, tune in to the desired station and hold down the NATURE SOUND / PRESET 1 to 5 button until you hear two beeps. To preset another station, repeat these steps. [. . . ]