User manual SONY ICF-C6000

[. . . ] Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating instructions, and adhere to them. Do not use powerline operated appliances near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. 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. -Never block the slots and openings by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. [. . . ] Before operating your unit, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference. ANTENNAS Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Features · Dual alarm FM/AM PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesized clock radio · Easy preset digital tuning with 15 memory presets · Illumination light, that is most suitable as a bedside interior. · Various types of alarms--radio, buzzer and 4 melodies · NAP timer sounds the buzzer after desired time durations of between 10 to 120 minutes that can be selected from 6 different time settings, convenient for taking naps. · LCD with backlight, and brightness adjustment for the backlight. Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code Antenna Lead-in Wire Ground Clamps Electric Service Equipment NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-20) Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H) SERVICE Damage Requiring Service Precautions · Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. · To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out the plug, not by 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. · Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc. ) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that block the ventilation holes. · Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time. · Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been activated?Is " A RADIO " or " B SOUND " displayed?) The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time. The preset stations may be deleted from the memory, if a maintenance service is performed. Please note down your settings in case you want to preset them again. A RADIO A RADIO B SOUND B SOUND AC power cord The selected sound number is displayed with " B SOUND ". If the same alarm time is set for both radio and sound alarm (ALARM A and B), the radio alarm (ALARM A) takes priority. VOLUME Setting the Alarm You can set two types of alarms, radio (ALARM A) and sound (ALARM B). The alarm will come on at the same time everyday. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock. (See "Setting the Clock") Notes · The factory setting alarm time for radio (ALARM A) and sound (ALARM B) is "AM 12:00". · If you quit during the alarm setting, after about 65 seconds the previous display will return. To Doze for a Few More Minutes Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF. The radio or sound turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes. [. . . ] NAP timer starts counting down the NAP time. When selected NAP time has passed, the buzzer " comes on, and the NAP button lamp and " on the display flash. The buzzer is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes. To Stop NAP Timer Press NAP to turn off the buzzer. 1 2 3 4 Playing the Radio Manual Tuning 1 Press RADIO ON·SLEEP to turn on the radio. The display shows the band and frequency for 10 seconds and then changes back to the current time. Press RADIO ON·SLEEP to turn on the radio. (See "Manual Tuning". ) Hold down the PRESET TUNING STATION 2 button for more than 2 seconds. The preset number "2" and " the display. [. . . ]