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Sony ICF-C8WM User Manual

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
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.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to equipment
sold in countries applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
Precautions

Operate the unit on the power source specified
in “Specifications.

To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead),
pull it out by the plug, not the cord.

Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding
or spring-wound watches away from the unit to
prevent possible damage from the magnet.

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 qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution.

Never touch the wire of the external FM aerial
during a thunderstorm. Furthermore,
immediately disconnect the AC power cord
from the radio.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.

Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.

Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
are added if the battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Connecting the aerial
To connect the AM loop
aerial
The shape and the length of the aerial is designed
to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up
the aerial.
1 Remove only the loop part from the
plastic stand.
2 Set up the AM loop aerial.
3 Connect the cords to the AM aerial
terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to
either terminal.
A
B
Only insert up
to here.
Insert the cord while
pushing down the
terminal clamp.
4 Make sure the AM loop aerial is
connected firmly by pulling softly.
Adjusting the AM loop aerial
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception.

Do not place the AM loop aerial near the unit
or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
Tip
Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for best
AM broadcast sound.
Preparing the remote
commander
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film.
When to replace the battery
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
last for about six months. When the remote
commander no longer operates the unit, replace
the battery with a new one.
CR2025
Notes

Do not attempt to charge the battery.

If you are not going to use the remote
commander for a long time, remove the battery
to avoid any damage that may be caused by
leakage and corrosion.
About the backup
battery
To keep accurate time, this unit contains a
CR2032 battery as a backup power source.
The battery keeps the clock and the alarm
operating in the event of a power interruption.
Note for customers in the UK
The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory
is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032
battery. If the “AM 12:00” appears in the display
when the unit is connected to AC outlet for the
first time, the battery may be weak. In this case,
consult a Sony dealer. The preinstalled CR2032
battery is considered part of the product, and is
covered by the warranty.
You are required to show “Note for customers in
the UK” (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in
order to validate the warranty for this product.
Knowing when to replace the
battery
When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in
the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
weak, the current time and alarm will be
initialized.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
explosion.
4-155-637-22(1)
Compatible Sony
Ericsson Phone models
Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models are as
follows.
Model(s) Available
function(s)
a
C510/C510a/C702/C702a/
C902/C903
G700/G700Busir/G900
K530i/K550i/K550im/
K610i/K610im/K618i/
K770i/K790a/K800i/
K810i
S500i
T650i/T700/T707/TM506
V630i
W508/W580i/W595/
W610i/W660i/W710i/
W760a/W760i/W850i/
W880i/W980/W995/
W995a
Z610i/Z710i
Alarm/
Music
playback/
Battery
charge
b
C901/C905
G502/G705/G705u
K310i/K320i/K510i/K630i/
K660i/K750i/K850i
M600i
P1i/P990i
V640i
W200i/W300i/W700i/
W705/W810i/W890i/
W902/W910i/W950i/
W960i
Z530i/Z550a/Z550i/Z558i
Z750i/Z770i
Music
playback/
Battery
charge
c
F305
J110i/J120i
K200i/K330
R300
S302/S312
T250i/T280i/T303
W302/W350i/W380i/W395
Z310a/Z310i/Z555i
Battery
charge
Replacing the battery
1 Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
outlet, remove the screw that secures the
battery holder at the bottom of the unit
using a screwdriver, and remove the
battery holder (see Fig.).
2
Replace a new battery in the battery holder
with the
side facing up
(see Fig.)
.
3 Insert the battery holder back into the
unit and secure it with the screw
(see Fig.).
4 Press (play), RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN
or SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF to turn
” off in the display.
Note
When you replace the battery, do not disconnect
the plug from the AC outlet. Otherwise, the
calendar, current time, alarm and station presets
will be initialized.
Reset button
CR2032
If the time in the display is
incorrect after the battery is
changed (Reset)
Press the Reset button with a pointed instrument.
The Reset button is in the small hole located near
the battery holder.
Compatible
“WALKMAN” models
Use the Oval attachment (supplied with your
“WALKMAN”) when you connect it to this unit.
If the Oval attachment is not supplied with your
“WALKMAN,” use one of the attachments
supplied with this unit. “WALKMAN” models
compatible with this unit are as follows.
Models using the Oval attachment
(supplied with your “WALKMAN”)
NWZ-E440 series: NWZ-E443/E444/E445/
E443K/E444K
NWZ-S540 series: NWZ-S544/S545
Models using the Type A attachment
(supplied with this unit)
NWZ-E430 series: NWZ-E435F/E436F/E438F
NWZ-S630 series: NWZ-S636F/S638F/S639F/
S636FK
NWZ-S730 series: NWZ-S736F/S738F/S739F
NWZ-A720 series: NWZ-A726/A728/A729
NW-A800 series: NW-A808/A806/A805
NWZ-A810 series: NWZ-A815/A816/A818
NWZ-A820 series: NWZ-A826/A828/A829/
A826K/A828K/A829K
Models using the Type B attachment
(supplied with this unit)
NWZ-S510 series: NWZ-S515/S516
NWZ-S610 series: NWZ-S615F/S616F/S618F
NWZ-S710 series: NWZ-S715F/S716F/S718F
NWZ-X1000 series: NWZ-X1050/X1060
Tip
The type of attachment is located on the bottom.
On copyrights

“WALKMAN” and are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders. In this manual,
and
®
marks are not specified.
FM/AM
Clock Radio
Features
Clock Radio with “WALKMAN” / Sony
Ericsson Phone compatible
Wake or Sleep to “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson
Phone / Radio
Easy to set A-B alarm
2-5-7 day alarm
LCD Brightness control
Wireless Remote commander
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made
the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The clock flashes AM 12:00” due to a power
interruption.

The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove
the old battery and install a new one.
The radio, “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson
Phone or buzzer alarm does not sound at the
preset alarm time.

Check that alarm “A” or alarm “B” is properly
displayed.
The radio or “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson
Phone alarm is activated but no sound comes
on at the preset alarm time.

Check the alarm volume setting.
There is no sound from the “WALKMAN” /
Sony Ericsson Phone.

Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson
Phone is securely connected.

Select music library on your “WALKMAN” /
Sony Ericsson Phone.
There is no sound from the Sony Ericsson
Phone.

Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is listed in
Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models
a
or
b
.

Power on the Sony Ericsson Phone.

Adjust the volume of the Sony Ericsson Phone.

Set Bluetooth function to off on the Sony
Ericsson Phone.
The “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone
cannot be operated with this unit.

Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson
Phone is securely connected.

Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is listed in
Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models
a
.
The “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone
cannot be charged.

Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson
Phone is securely connected.
The indicator turns red when a compatible
Sony Ericsson Phone (listed in Compatible
Sony Ericsson Phone models”
a
or
b
) is set
in the unit.

Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is on.
The indicator turns on (green), but the Sony
Ericsson Phone does not operate.

Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is a
compatible model (listed in “Compatible Sony
Ericsson Phone modelsa or b).
When Daylight Saving Time (summer time)
begins, the clock does not employ the
Daylight Saving Time automatically.

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/DATE/
SLEEP OFF simultaneously for at least
2 seconds to activate the Automatic DST/
Summer Time adjustment function.
Specifications
Time display
12-hour system
“WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone
section
“WALKMAN”:
DC out: 5V
MAX: 500mA
Sony Ericsson Phone:
DC out: 5V
MAX: 600mA
Radio section
Frequency range
Band Frequency Channel step
FM 87.5 MHz –
108 MHz
0.05 MHz
AM 531 kHz –
1 602 kHz
9 kHz
General
Speaker
Approx. 3.8 cm (1
1
/
2
inches) dia. 8 Ω
Input
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output
0.8 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
Dimensions
Approx. 167 mm × 124.7 mm × 97.1 mm (w/h/d)
(6
5
/
8
inches × 4
15
/
16
inches × 3
7
/
8
inches)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 974 g (2 lb 2.4 oz) including power
supply unit
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
AM loop aerial (1)
Audio connecting cable (1)
Attachment for “WALKMAN” (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
©2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-C8WM
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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BrandSony
ModelICF-C8WM
CategoryClock Radio
LanguageEnglish

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