SONY DREAM MACHINE ICF-C217, ICF-C217L - FM/AM/LW Clock Radio Manual

WARNING

To prevent fire of shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Before You Begin

Before operating the Dream Machine, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.
These instructions cover two models: ICF-C217 and ICF-C217L. Their differences are shown below.

Features

Installing the Battery

To keep good time, your Dream Machine needs one 6F22 battery (not supplied), in addition to house current. The battery keeps the clock operating in the event of a power interruption. Before setting the time on your Dream Machine, open the lid at the bottom of the unit, install the battery with correct polarity and then close the lid.

• After a power interruption, the displayed time may not always be correct (it may gain or lose about 10 minutes per hour).

Knowing When to Replace the Battery
To check the battery power, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and plug it in again after a few minutes. If the displayed time is incorrect, replace the battery with a new one.

Battery Warning
When the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge and damage to the unit from battery leakage.

Setting the Clock

1. Plug in the unit.
   The display will flash "AM 12:00" or "0:00".
2. To set the hour, while holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET H. When the correct hour appears in the display, release CLOCK.
3. To set the minute, while holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET M. When the correct minute appears in the display, release CLOCK. The clock will begin to operate when you release TIME SET M.

Operating the Radio

1. Set the function selector to RADIO ON to turn on the radio and adjust VOLUME.
2. Select BAND and tune in to a station using TUNING.
   FM/AM: ICF-C217 only
   FM/LW: ICF-C217L only

• To turn off the radio, set the function selector to OFF.

Improving the Reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve FM reception.
AM/LW: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit.

Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface, as this may lead to interference of reception.

Setting the Alarm

To set the radio alarm, first tune in to a station and adjust the volume.

1. To set the hour for alarm, while holding down ALARM, press TIME SET H.
   When the desired hour appears in the display, release ALARM.
2. To set the minute for alarm, while holding down ALARM, press TIME SET M.
   When the desired minute appears in the display, release ALARM.
3. Set the function selector to RADIO or BUZZER.
   The alarm indicator will light up.
   The alarm will come on at the preset time, and the alarm indicator will stay lit. The alarm will be turned off automatically after about 119 minutes.

• To shut off the alarm, set the function selector to OFF. To sound the alarm at the preset time the next day, set the function selector to RADIO or BUZZER again.
• To deactive the alarm, set the function selector to OFF. The alarm indicator will be turned off.
• To doze a few more minutes, press SNOOZE/ SLEEP OFF. The alarm will be turned off but will come on again after about 9 minutes (While the snooze function is operating, the alarm indicator stays lit. When the alarm comes on again, the alarm indicator will stay lit). You can repeat this process as many times as you like.
• To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOLUME. The buzzer volume is fixed.
• To check the preset time, press ALARM.

Setting the Sleep Timer

Enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that shuts off the radio automatically.

1. While listening to the radio, set the function selector to OFF.
2. Press SLEEP.
   The radio turns on. It will go off after 59 minutes.

• To turn off the radio before the preset time, press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
• Every time you press SLEEP, the sleep timer is reset to 59 minutes.
• When you set the function selector to RADIO or BUZZER, if the preset alarm time comes while the sleep timer is operating, the radio or buzzer sounds depending on which you set.

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.
• 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, a blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) which might block the ventilation holes.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, 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.

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

Specifications

Time display
UK: 12-hour system
Other countries: 24-hour system

Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm (2 ⁵⁄₈ inches) dia. 8 Ω
Power output
120 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For power backup function: 9 V DC, one 6F22 battery
Battery life
Approx. 60 hours using Sony 006P (6F22) battery
Crystal Oscillation:
Approx. 28 hours using Sony 006P (6F22) battery
Dimensions
Approx. 146 × 69.5 × 145 mm (w/h/d)
(5 ³/₄ × 2 ³/₄ × 5 ³/₄ inches) incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 555 g (1 lb 3.5 oz) not incl. battery
UK model: Approx. 595 g
(1 lb 4.8 oz) not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.