FM/AM

Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

ICF-C215

Sony Corporation © 2000 Printed in Malaysia

Function selector

Alarm indicator

3-220-109-41 (1)

AC power cord

FM wire antenna

English

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.

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony Dream Machine!

The Dream Machine will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure.

Before operating the Dream Machine, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

Features

• Visible green LED

• Single alarm with easy-to-see alarm indicator

• Blinking alarm function

• Power back-up function to keep the clock operating during a power interruption, using a

6F22 battery (not supplied)

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 be always correct (it may gain or lose about 10 minutes per hour).

Knowing When to Replace the Battery

To check battery power, unplug the AC 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.

Setting the Clock

1

Plug in the unit.

The display will flash “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.

• Each press on TIME SET H or TIME SET M advances the displayed number by one.

• The minute digits advance to “00” after “59”.

The hour digits do not advance by pressing

TIME SET M.

• To adjust the time exactly to the second, release

TIME SET M simultaneously with the time signal.

Operating the Radio

1 Set the function selector to RADIO ON to turn on the radio and adjust VOL

(volume).

2 Select BAND and tune in to a station using TUNING.

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

OFF.

• To improve radio reception

FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to improve reception.

AM: 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 ALARM

MODE RADIO or ALARM MODE

BUZZER.

The alarm indicator will light up.

The alarm will come on at the preset time, and the alarm indicator will blink.

The alarm will be turned off automatically after 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 ALARM MODE

RADIO or ALARM MODE BUZZER again.

• To cancel either alarm, set the Function selector

to 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 blink). You can repeat this process as many times as you like.

• To adjust the radio alarm volume, turn VOL.

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 after a preset time.

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 ALARM

MODE RADIO or ALARM MODE 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 sources specified in “Specifications”.

• The name plate 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 by 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 air duct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat built-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.

Battery Warning

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

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

Specifications

Time display:

24-hour system

Frequency range:

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

AM: 526.5 - 1 606.5 kHz

Speaker:

Approx. 6.6 cm dia., 8 Ω

Power output:

150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements:

220 - 230 V AC, 60 Hz

For the power backup function: 9 V DC, one

6F22 battery

Battery life:

Approx. 80 hours, using Sony S-006P(U) battery

Dimensions:

Approx. 200 x 62 x 166 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass:

Approx. 570 g not incl. battery

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.