Sony Clock Radio ICF C263 User Manual

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USA  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance,  
and keep this manual for future reference.  
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating  
instructions, and adhere to them.  
• FM / AM Digital Tuning Clock Radio  
• Dual alarm setting  
• 15 station memory presets with 5 direct access  
buttons  
• Nap timer / Extendable Snooze functions  
• LCD Brightness Control  
• Sleep function  
Registering your product will also allow us to  
contact you in the unlikely event that the product  
needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.  
INSTALLATION  
Wa t e r a n d Mo ist u re  
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.  
He a t  
WARNING  
Do not place the appliance near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
Precautions  
• 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.  
FM/AM PLL Synthesized  
Clock Radio  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.  
Ve n t ila t io n  
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.  
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.  
-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.  
-Never place the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
ICF-C263  
Operating Instructions  
Acce sso rie s  
Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,  
causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Sony.  
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit,  
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it further.  
-An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.  
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft  
cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.  
Never use abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents, as  
they may mar the casing.  
Wa ll o r Ce ilin g Mo u n t in g  
If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.  
USE  
Po w e r So u rce  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your unit, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.  
If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local  
power company. For those appliances designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer  
to the operating instructions.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user  
to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the  
products enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk  
of electric shock to persons.  
Gro u n d in g o r Po la riza t io n  
This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than  
the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow  
the instructions below:  
Troubleshooting  
Should any problem occur with the unit, make the  
following simple checks to determine whether or not  
servicing is required.  
-Fo r t h e a p p lia n ce w it h a p o la rize d AC p o w e r co rd p lu g :  
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact  
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug by forcing it in.  
-Fo r t h e a p p lia n ce w it h a t h re e -w ire g ro u n d in g t yp e AC p lu g :  
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to  
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat  
the safety purpose of the grounding plug.  
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user  
to the presence of important operating  
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-  
tions in the literature accompanying the  
appliance.  
The clock does not show the correct time.  
• Has an electrical power outage lasting more than 1  
minutes occurred?  
* The graphical symbols are at the bottom of the  
unit.  
Ove rlo a d in g  
The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at  
the preset alarm time.  
• Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since  
this can result in fire or electric shock.  
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
INFORMATION  
Wh e n n o t in u se  
activated? (i.e. Is “  
” or “  
” or “  
” displayed?)  
” and  
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:  
Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.  
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.  
Printed on 100% recycled paper using  
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-  
free vegetable oil based ink.  
The radio alarm is activated but no sound  
comes on at the preset alarm time.  
• Has VOLUME been adjusted?  
Po w e r-Co rd Pro t e ct io n  
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits  
from the appliance.  
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.  
Lig h t n in g  
2004 Sony Corporation  
Printed in China  
For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges.  
Ob je ct a n d Liq u id En t ry  
Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the appliance.  
Specifications  
Cle a n in g  
Time display  
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners  
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the appliance.  
Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.  
12-hour system  
Frequency range  
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz (Channel step 0.1 MHz)  
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz (Channel step 10 kHz)  
Speaker  
At t a ch m e n t s  
— 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.  
Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they may cause hazards.  
Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5/8 inches) dia. 8  
Power output  
ANTENNAS  
Ou t d o o r An t e n n a Gro u n d in g  
150 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
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.  
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
Dimensions  
Approx. 172.5 × 61.9 × 154.7 mm (w/h/d)  
(6 7/8 × 2 1/2 × 6 1/8 inches) including projecting  
parts and controls  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
Mass  
Approx. 610 g (1 lb 21.5 oz)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
An t e n n a Gro u n d in g Acco rd in g t o t h e Na t io n a l  
Ele ct rica l Co d e  
Antenna Lead-in Wire  
Ground  
Clamps  
Antenna Discharge Unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Grounding Conductors  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Ground Clamps  
Electric Service  
Equipment  
NEC-NATIONAL  
ELECTRICAL CODE  
Power Service Grounding Electrode System  
(NEC Art 250 Part H)  
SERVICE  
Da m a g e Re q u irin g Se rvice  
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
-When the power cord or plug is damage or frayed.  
-If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance.  
-If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.  
-The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.  
-This indicates a need for service.  
-If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only  
those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls  
may result in damage and will often require extensive work  
by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.  
-If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
Se rvicin g  
Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Re p la ce m e n t p a rt s  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
Sa fe t y Ch e ck  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform  
routine safety checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safe operating  
condition.  
 

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