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3-249-145-21 (1)
FM/AM Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
WARNING
To prevent fire or 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.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sony Dream Machine!
It will give you many hours of reliable service and
listening pleasure.
Before operating the radio, please read these
instructions thoroughly and retain them for future
reference.
Features
· Dual alarm FM/AM clock radio.
·You can set Radio and Melody alarms to defferent
time. (You can select Melody sound from the
following; 1. Buzzer, 2. "Morning" from "Peer
Gynt," by Grieg - suite No.1, Op.46, 3."For Eliza"
by Beethoven.)
·Triple display--main display for the clock, and two
sub-displays for the alarms.
·Nap timer--Count down Timer (10,20,30,60,90,120
minutes)
· Extendable Snooze time from 10 to 60 minutes.
· LCD with brightness adjustment backlight. (High/
Medium/Low)
·D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)--Summer time
adjustment (one-hour skip function).
·AC/DC operation--You can place the radio
anywhere you like using it with the AC power
adaptor or the batteries.
Precautions
· Operate the unit only on 4.5 V DC. For battery
operation, use two size AA (R6) batteries. For AC
operation, use only the recommended AC power
adaptor.
·The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to a wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
·The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is
located on the bottom exterior.
·Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Never leave in a car parked under the sun.
· Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
disconnect the AC power adaptor and remove the
batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further. Make sure
that no liquid or foreign material enters the DC IN
4.5 V jack of the unit. This may lead to the
malfunction of the unit.
· In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be
difficult or subject to interference. Try listening near a
window.
ICF-C630
Sony Corporation © 2003
Printed in China
DREAM MACHINE is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
· Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep
away personal credit cards using magnetic coding or
spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent
possible damage from the magnet.
· When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft
dry cloth moistened with mild detergent solution.
Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents,
as they may deform the casing.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
following checks to determine whether or not
servicing is required.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The clock does not show the correct time.
· Has an electrical power outage lasting more than 4
minutes occurred?
The radio, buzzer or melody alarm does not
sound at the preset alarm time.
· Has the desired radio, buzzer or melody alarm been
activated? (i.e. Is the ALARM
or ALARM
indication lit?)
The radio alarm is activated but no sound
comes on at the preset alarm time.
· Has a station been tuned in before setting the radio
alarm?
·The volume is set to the minimum level.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or
unsatisfactory reception.
·Weak batteries.
·When in a vehicle or building, move closer to a
window.
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
·Weak batteries.
·The unit is being used in extremely high or low
temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture.
Sound is not heard and "E" appears in the
display.
·Batteries are exhausted.
Specifications
Time display:
12-hour system
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5­108 MHz
AM: 530­1 710 kHz
Speaker:
Approx. 5.7 cm (1/4 in), 4
Power output:
120 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements:
3 V DC, two Size AA (R6) batteries
External power source:
DC IN 4.5 V
Dimensions:
Approx. 94
× 104 × 82 mm (w/h/d)
(3 3/4
× 4 1/
8
× 3 1/
4 in) incl. projecting parts and
controls
Approx. 94
× 103 × 82 mm (w/h/d)
(3 3/4
× 4 1/
8
× 3 1/
4 in) not incl. projecting parts
and controls
Mass:
Approx. 313 g (11 oz) incl. batteries
Accessories supplied:
AC power adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Choosing Power
Sources
(See Fig. A)
Installing the Batteries
Press the tab of the battery compartment lid inward
and pull upward to open the lid.
Install two Size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) with
the correct polarity and close the lid.
"AM12:00" flashes in the display when you
install batteries for the first time. To stop the display
from flashing, set the clock. (See "Setting the Clock.")
Note
When operating the unit on batteries, remove the AC
power adaptor from the DC IN jack. The unit cannot
be operated on batteries when the AC power adaptor is
connected to the DC IN jack.
Battery Life (Approx. hours)
(JEITA*)
When using
FM
AM
Sony alkaline size AA (LR6)
68
71
Sony size AA (R6)
27
30
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)
standards. The actual battery life may vary
depending on the circumstance of the unit.
When to replace the batteries
When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes
weak and distorted. "E" flashes on the display. When
the batteries are completely exhausted, "E" appears
on the display and the power is turned off.
Note on replacing the batteries
Do not take more than 3 minutes to replace the
batteries, otherwise the clock and standby settings will
be deleted from the memory. Should that happen,
reset the functions again.
After the batteries are replaced, press RADIO ON/
OFF to turn the indication off.
Notes on Batteries
· Do not charge dry batteries.
· Do not carry dry batteries together with coins or
other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the
positive and negative terminals of the batteries
accidentally come into contact with metallic objects.
· Do not use different types of batteries at the same
time.
·When you replace the batteries, replace all with new
ones.
Using House Current
(See Fig. B)
Connect the Sony AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5
V jack firmly, and plug it into a wall outlet. The power
source will automatically switch to the external power
source even if batteries are installed.
Notes on the AC power adaptor
·When operating the unit with an external power
source, do not remove the batteries.
These batteries serve to backup the clock and
standby settings. Since batteries discharge in this
case as well, we recommend changing them about
once a year.
· Before connecting and disconnecting the external
power source plug, be sure to turn off the radio.
Otherwise, "E" may be displayed.
When this occurs, turn on the radio so that "E"
disappears.
· When operating the unit with the internal batteries,
remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet
and the DC IN 4.5 V jack. Make sure that the plug
of the external power source is disconnected before
operating the unit.
· Use the recommended Sony AC power adaptor only.
The polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers
may be different. Failure to use the recommended
AC power adaptor may cause the unit to
malfunction.
B
To DC IN
4.5 V jack
AC power
adaptor
To a wall outlet
Size AA (R6)
× 2
Insert the # side of the battery first.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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A
Bottom
Polarity of the plug


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NAP
SLEEP
BAND
TUNE
ON/OFF
ALARM MELODY
ALARM RADIO
A
B
RADIO
ON/OFF
BA CKLIGHT
SNOOZE/ SLEEP OFF
TIME SET
D.S.T
SUMMER T.
CLOCK
VOL
123
FM AM
PM
AM
RADIO
PM
AM
PM
AM
SLEEP
B
NAP
A
You can listen to buzzer and two kinds of
melodies by pressing BACKLIGHT
·SNOOZE/
SLEEP OFF while "AM 12:00" is flashing
(Demo function). To stop buzzer or melodies,
press RADIO ON/OFF. To listen to buzzer or
melodies again, press BACKLIGHT
·SNOOZE/
SLEEP OFF.
To deactivate Demo function, set the clock. (See
"Setting the Clock.")
Setting the
brightness of the
backlight
Note
The brightness of the backlight is fixed when using
the unit on batteries.
When using batteries:
Press BACKLIGHT
·SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
The backlight will light for 5 seconds.
If any buttons are pressed while the backlight is on,
the backlight will turn off 5 seconds after pressing the
button.
When using on House current:
The initial setting for the brightness of the backlight is
High.
Press BACKLIGHT
·SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF for 2
seconds.
Each press changes the brightness of the backlight as
follows.
Setting the Clock
The display will flash "AM 12:00" when the batteries
are installed or the AC power adaptor is plugged in for
the first time.
1 Press and hold down CLOCK/D.S.T. for a
few seconds.
You will hear a beep and the hour will start to
flash in the display.
2 Press TIME SET + or ­ until the correct
hour appears in the display.
3 Press CLOCK/D.S.T once .
You will hear a beep and the minutes will start to
flash in the display.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minutes.
After setting the minutes, press CLOCK/D.S.T.
You will hear two beeps and the clock will start
counting from zero second.
·To set the current time rapidly, hold down TIME
SET + or ­.
·To adjust the time exactly to the second, press
CLOCK/D.S.T simultaneously with the time
signal.
To change the display to the
daylight saving time (summer
time) indication
Press CLOCK/D.S.T.
"
" is displayed and the time indication changes to
summer time.
To deactivate the summer time function, press
CLOCK/D.S.T. again.
Improving the
reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve the
reception (see Fig. C-A).
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the
unit (see Fig. C-B).
Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal
surface, as this may lead to interference of reception.
Playing the Radio
1 Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the
radio.
2 Press BAND to select the band.
3 Use TUNE to tune in to the desired station.
4 Adjust volume using VOL.
·To turn off the radio, press RADIO ON/OFF.
Setting the Alarm
Before setting the time for the radio, buzzer and
melody alarms, make sure you have set the current
time (see "Setting the Clock"). For the radio alarm,
make sure you have tuned in to a radio station
beforehand (see "Playing the Radio").
To Set the Alarm Time
To Set the Radio Alarm
1 Press and hold down ALARM A for a few
seconds.
You will hear a beep. The ALARM
indication
and the hour will start to flash in the display.
2 Press TIME SET + or ­ until the correct
hour appears in the display.
3 Press ALARM A once.
You will hear a beep and the minutes will start to
flash in the display.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minutes.
After setting the minutes, press ALARM A.
You will hear two beeps which confirm the
setting.
To Set the Buzzer or Melody
Alarm
1 Press and hold down ALARM B for a few
seconds.
You will hear a beep. The ALARM
indication
and the hour will start to flash in the display.
2 Press TIME SET + or ­ until the correct
hour appears in the display.
3 Press ALARM B once.
You will hear a beep and the minutes will start to
flash in the display.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minutes.
5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the alarm
sound from buzzer, melody 1 or melody 2.
After setting the alarm, press ALARM B.
You will hear two beeps which confirm the
setting.
You can choose alarm sound from one of the
following.
1. Buzzer
2. "Morning" from "Peer Gynt," by Grieg -
suite No.1, Op.46
3. "For Eliza" by Beethoven
Note
To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOL. The
volume for buzzer and melody is fixed.
ALARM ON--
To activate the alarm
For the radio alarm:
Press ALARM A.
The ALARM
indication appears and the alarm time
is shown.
For the buzzer or melody alarm:
Press ALARM B.
The ALARM
indication appears and the alarm time
is shown.
The alarm will come on at the preset time and will
automatically turn itself off after about 30 minutes.
Notes
· When the alarm comes on at the preset time,
ALARM
or ALARM
indication flashes.
· If you do not set the alarm time and ALARM
or
ALARM
indication is lit, the alarm will sound at
PM 12:00.
·For the buzzer alarm, the beeping of the alarm
becomes more rapid after about every 15 to 20
seconds in 3 progressive stages.
ALARM OFF--
To Stop the Alarm
Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn off the alarm.
The alarm will come on again at the same time the
next day.
To Deactivate the Alarm
For the radio alarm, press ALARM A to turn off
ALARM
indication.
For the buzzer or melody alarm, press ALARM B to
turn off ALARM
indication.
Notes
· The alarm does not function unless you set the clock
and activate the alarm function.
· If both Radio alarm and Buzzer or Melody alarm
are set for the same time, the radio alarm will take
priority.
To Doze for a Few More
Minutes
Press BACKLIGHT
·SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
The radio, buzzer or melody turns off but will
automatically come on again after about 10 minutes.
Every time you press BACKLIGHT
·SNOOZE/
SLEEP OFF, the snooze time changes as follows:
The display shows the snooze time for a few seconds
and returns to show the current time. When you press
BACKLIGHT
·SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF after the
current time appeared, the snooze time starts from 10
minutes again.
The maximum length of the snooze time is 60
minutes.
· While the snooze function is operating, the alarm
indication flashes.
Setting the Sleep
Timer
By setting the sleep timer, you can fall asleep to the
radio sound. The radio will turn off automatically
after a set time. The sleep timer can be set to turn off
after 15, 30, 60 or 90 minutes.
1 Tune in to the desired station. (See "Playing
the Radio .")
2 Press SLEEP.
The sleep timer setting of "90" appears and
"SLEEP" lights up in the display.
3 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the
desired sleep timer setting while "SLEEP"
is lit.
Each press changes the display as follows:
You will hear two beeps when the display turns from
"OFF" to "90".
The radio will play for the time you set, then shut off.
To Change the Sleep Timer
Setting
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep
timer setting.
High
Low
Medium
10
20
30
40
50
60
OFF
90
60
30
15
To Deactivate the Sleep Timer
Press BACKLIGHT
·SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF to turn
off the radio before the set time has elasped, or press
SLEEP to set the Sleep timer to "OFF" in step 3.
"SLEEP" disappears from the display.
To Use Both Sleep Timer
and Alarm
You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened
by the radio, buzzer or melody alarm at the preset
time.
1 Set the alarm. (See "Setting the Alarm.")
2 Set the sleep timer. (See "Setting the Sleep
Timer.")
Using the NAP
Timer (Count Down
Timer)
The NAP timer sounds the buzzer after a preset time
duration.
Press NAP repeatedly until the desired minutes is
displayed.
Each press changes the display as follows:
You will hear two beeps when the display turns from
"OFF" to "10".
"
" appears and the NAP time are displayed for
a few seconds.
NAP timer starts counting down the NAP time.
When selected NAP time has passed, the buzzer
comes on, and "
" flashes in the display.
The buzzer is turned off automatically after about 30
minutes.
To Stop NAP Timer
Press NAP or RADIO ON/OFF to turn off the
buzzer.
To Deactivate NAP Timer
Press NAP. "
" go off.
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B
A
FM wire antenna
There is a tactile
dot beside VOL to
show the
direction to turn
up the volume.
OFF
(current time)
10
20
90
120
60
30
FM wire
antenna