Sony ICF-C730 User manual

SONY

Dual

Alarm

FM/AM

Digital

Clock

Radio

3-750-876-23

(1)

ICF-C710

ICF-C730

Operating

Instructions

Before

operating

the

unit,

please

read

this

manual

thoroughly

and

retain

for

future

reference.

Owner’s

Record

The

model

number

located

the

bottom

exterior

and

serial

number

the

bottom.

Record

the

serial

number

the

space

provided

below.

Refer

these

numbers

whenever

you

cail

upon

your

Sony

dealer

regarding

this

product.

Model

No.

Serial

No,

—_______.

Sony

Corporation

1989.

Printed

Taiwan

A.C

Dual

alarm

FM/AM

2-band

radio

combined

with

electric

digital

alarm

clock

and

sleep

timer.

Choice

awakening

radio

alarm,

buzzer

alarm,

dual

alarm:

Alarm

(radio)

and

(buzzer).

24-hour

alarm

preset

system

automatically

turns

alarm

same

time

each

day.

DREAM

BAR

SNOOZE/SLEEP

OFF

(North

American

model),

REPEAT

ALARM/SLEEP

OFF

(Australian

model),

operable

with

feather-light

touch,

offers

functions,

snooze

alarm

and

sleep

timer

turn

off.

You

can

preset

stations

for

easier

tuning

(only

tor

ICF-C730).

For

private

listening,

this

radio

equipped

with

@arphone

jack.

*Fail-safe

earphone

jack:

The

alarm

heard

through

the

speaker

when

earphone

connected.

*You

can

awakened

manuaily

tuned

station

(wake

station)

even

though

you

fell

asleep

preset

station

the

night

(only

for

ICF-C730).

This

instruction

manual

covers

(CF-C710

and

ICF-C730.

The

ICF-

C790

has

preset

function

for

easier

tuning.

When

differences

occur,

they

are

clearty

described

the

appropriate

sections.

The

illustrations

used

this

manual

are

the

ICF-C730.

Troubleshooting

Should

any

problem

occur

with

the

unit,

make

the

following

simple

checks

determine

whether

not

servicing

required.

the

problem

persists,

consult

the

nearest

Sony

dealer.

‘The

clock

does

not

show

the

correct

time.

There

has

been

electrical

power

interruption.

‘The

radio

buzzer

alarm

sound

does

not

come

the

preset

ume.

Check

the

followings:

‘Is

the

current

time

correctly

set?

Check

the

AM/PM

indication

the

alarm

time

correctly

set?

Check

the

AM/PM

indication.

«Ia

the

function

selector

switch

set

correctly?

For

radio

alarm:

set

SINGLE

ALARM

[A|RADIO)

For

buzzer

alarm:

set

SINGLE

ALARM

[/BUZZERI.

For

dual

alarm:

set

DUAL

ALARM

[AJRADIOIBIBUZZER}.

For

radio

alarm,

the

desired station

tuned

in?

the

VOL

control

edjusted

correctly?

down

completely,

the

alarm

sound

wiil

not

heard.

sure

turn

the

volume.

(ICF-C730)

DREAM

MACHINE

Precautions

Operate

the

unit

only

120

AC,

60 Hz

240

AC,

(Australian

model}.

The

nameplate

indicating

voltage,

etc.

located

the

bottom

exterior.

Disconnect

the

cord

grasping

the

plug.

Never

pull

the

cord.

not

leave

the

unit

location

near

heat

source

such

radiator

airduct,

place

subject

direct

sunlight,

excessive

dust,

mechanical

vibration,

shock,

Allow

adequate

air

circulation

prevent

internal

heat

build-

up.

not

place

the

unit

surface

rug,

blanket

etc.)

near

materials

curtain)

which

might

block

the

ventilation

holes.

Should

any

liquid

solid

object

fall

into

the

unit,

unplug

the

unit

and

have

checked

qualified

personnel

before

operating

further.

When

the

casing

becomes

soiled,

clean

with

soft

cloth

dampened

with

mild

detergent

solution.

Never

use

abrasive

cleansers

chemical

solvents,

they

may

mar

the

casing.

you

have

any

question,

please

consult

your

nearest

Sony

dealer.

Specifications

Radio

section

Frequency

range

Others.

Australian

modet

"FM:

87.6

108

MHz

FM:

87.6

107.5

MHz

AM:

530

1,710

kHz

AM:

531

1,602

kHz

Antennas:

FM:

wire

antenna

AM:

Built-in

ferrite

bar

antenna

Speaker

Approx.

6.6

(2%

inches)

dia.

Power

output

200

(at

10%

harmonic

distortion)

Output

Earphone

jack

(mini

jack)

Power

requirements

120

AC,

240

AC,

(Australian

raodel)

For the

power

backup

functior

DC,

one

6F22

battery

Battery

lite

Approx.

hours,

using

Sony

battery

S-OO6P

(U)

Dimensions

Approx.

251

71x

158

(witlid)

(10

27/9

inches)

incl.

projecting

parts

and

controls

Weight

Approx.

750

(12

02)

nat

incl.

battery

Design

and

specifications

subject

change

without

notice.

prevent

fire

shock

hazard,

not

expose

the

unit

rain

moisture.

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

‘0

NOT

OPEN

CAUTION

REDUCE

THE

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK.

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

IOR

BACK:

USER

SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE

REFER

SERVICING

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL

This

symboi

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

uninsulated

“dangerous

voltage”

within

the

product's

enclosure

that

may

sufficient

magnitude

constitute

risk

electric

shock

persons.

This

symbo!

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

important operating

anc

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

the

literature

accompanying

the

appliance.

“The

graphical

symbols

are

the

bottom

enciosure.

Weyer:

elt

Me)

Orolalice)iy

TIME

SET

buttons

(H/M)

(reer)

Bottom

[2]

ALARM

set

buttons

(A)

RADIO,

—_{18)

Power

beckup

battery

{B)

BUZZER)

compartment

CLOCK

set

button

(rear)

fg]

power

cord

[4]

Earphone

jack

(side)

20]

wire

antenna

(5)

Speaker

(8)

Time

display

(7;

Function

selector

switch

(OFF,

SINGLE

ALARM

AIRADIO),

‘BIBUZZER),

DUAL

ALARM

‘ATRADIO[BIBUZZER))

‘8

DREAM

BAR

SNOOZE/SLEEP

OFF

bar

(North

American

model)

REPEAT

ALARM/SLEEP

OFF

bar

(Australian

model)

SLEEP

button

ALARM

RESET/raci0

OFF

button

11]

Dial

ecale

PRESET

tuning

controls

(rear)

(FM

1/FM

2/FM

(only

for

ICF-C730)

TUNING

control

BAND

selector

switch

(FM/AM)

RADIO

button

(ICF-C710)

MANUAL

(raDio

ON)

button

(WAKE

STATION)

(ICF-C730)

16]

VOL

(volume)

contro!

preset

(RADIO

ON)

buttons

(recall

buttons)

(FM1/FM2/FM3)

{only

for

ICF-C730).

Power

Backup

During

Power

Interruption

Battery

instatiation

Power

backup

battery

compartment

sure

install

optional

6F22

battery

for

the

power

backup

function.

the

power

supply

interrupted,

the

battery

supplies

power

keep

the

clock

operating

and

holding

the

alarm

time

setting.

During

power

interruption,

the

clock

function

maintained

although

illumination

the

indicator

goes

off,

but the

alarm

sound

does

not

come

on.

After

power

interruption,

the

time

shown

the

display

window

may

not

always

correct

(it

may

gain

lose

about

six

minutes

per

hour}.

This

battery

only

for

clock

operation

and

alarty

memory

during

power

interruption.

You

cannot

listen

radio

with

the

battery.

;

When

replace

the

battery

check

the

battery

condition,

unplug

the

power

cord

from

the

wail

outlet

and

ptug

again

after

few

seconds.

the

time

the

display

different

from

what

was

before

you

unplugged

the

power

cord,

replace

the

battery

with

new

one.

Conceming

the

battery

tife,

see

“Specifications”.

Caution

sure

install

the

battery

before

disconnecting

the

power

cord.

When

the

unit

unplugged

from

the

wail

outiet

for

long

time,

be.

‘Sure

remove

the

battery

avoid

undue

battery

discharge

and

unit

damage

trom

battery

pekage.

Radio

Operation

(manual

Tuning)

Notes

The

buzzer

sound

level

fixed,

and

independent

the

VOL

contrat.

the

earphone

connected

the

earphone

jack.

the

preset

time,

the

radio

will

sound

from

both

the

earphone

and

speaker,

and

the

buzzer

will

sound

only

from

the

speaker.

The

radio

buzzer

will

sutomatically

sound

the

preset

time,

and

automatically

turn

itself

off

after

minutes,

unless

¢t

turned

off

manually.

turn

off

the

alarm

manually,

press

the

ALARM

RESET/RADIO

OFF

button.

The

alarm

will

sound

the

regular

preset

time

the

following

day.

Snooze

Alarm

Function

you

awake

the

radio

buzzer

but

want

doze

for

few

minutes,

just

jightly

press

DREAM

GAR

SNOOZE/

SLEEP

OFF

(North

American

model)

REPEAT

ALARM/

SLEEP

OFF

(Australian

model).

The

radio

buzzer

will

silenced

but

will

automaticaily

come

againg

after

about

eight

minutes.

you

want

doze

more.

press

the

bar

again.

Notes

You

can

reset

the

alarm

lime

while

activating

the

snooze

function.

cancei

the

alarm

before

the

alarm

time,

press

the

ALARM

RESET/RADIO

OFF

button.

read

out

instantly

the

alarm

preset

time,

press

the

ALARM

set

button

{AJRADIC!

BIBUZZER].

Press

the

MANUAL

(naDio

ON)

button

(ICF-C730),

or:

RADIO

button

(ICF-C710),

Tum

little

get

sound.

Choose

the

desired

band.

Tune

the

desired

station.

Adjust

volume.

turn

off

the

radio,

press

the

ALARM

RESET/Ra0I0

button.

For

Improved

Reception

FM:

Extend

the

wire

antenna

fully

increase

the

sensitivity.

AM:

Since

the

reception

affected

the

direction

thi

radio,

rotate

the

unit

horizontally

for

optimum

recepti

You

can

fall

asleep

the

radio

sound

knowing

that

the”

wilt

turn

itsetf

off

after

the

preset

time

period

has

elapse

Tune

the

desired

station

after

pushing

the

MANU

button

(ICF-C730},

the

RAMIO

button

(ICF-C71

select

the

statlonby

pressing

the

button

(1CF-C730).

Adjust

volume.

Preas

the

SLEEP

button

set

the

sleep

timer

operation

time.

The

radio

will

turned

tor

minutes.

Keep

the

SLEEP

button

pressed

reduce

the

time

sequence

one

minute.

mono)

turn

oft

the

radio

before

the

preset

time

elapses,

Press

the

DREAM

BAR

SNOOZE/SLEEP

OFF

bar

(whic!

cancels

the

SLEEP

function).

Note

you

press

the

MANUAL,

button,

after

SLEEP

button

has

been

pressed,

the

sleep

timer

function

will

released.

The

alarm

tunction

does

not

work

while

the

sleep

timer

on.

“To

Use

Both

Sleep

Timer

and

Alarm

Func

Set

the

alarm.

(See

"How

Set

the

Alarm’’.)

Set

the

sleep

timer.

(See

‘How

Use

the

Sleep

Tir

Set

the

function selector

switch

SINGLE

ALARM

‘AIRADIO),

SINGLE

ALARM

[BIBUZZER'

DUAL

ALAR

IRADIONBIBUZZER).

You

can

fall

asleep

the

radio

sound

and

you

will

awakened

the

radio/buzzer

alarm

the

preset

tit

How

Set

the

Cioc

Example:

set

8:15

lO:d

{only

tor

ICF-C730}

Connect

the

power

cord

wall

outlet.

Figures

will

appear

and

begin

blink.

Adjust

the

clock

the

current

time

with

the

TIME

SET

buttons,

(hour)

and

(minute},

while

holding

down

the

CLOCK

set

button.

12:00

midnight

noon

The

hour

and

minute

digits

advance

independently.

The

minute

digits

return

‘“'00"'

atter

reaching

"59"

Zero

second

adjustment

Exampte:

set

8:15

Adjust

the

time

8:14

previously

described.

Press

CLOCK

set

button

and

button

simultaneously

with

the

radio

telephone

time

signal,

and

then

release.

advance

the

minute

digits

rapidity

Press

the

and

the

button

continuously

while

holding

down

the

CLOCK

set

button.

Preset

Tuning

Once

you

preset

desired

stations.

you

can

tune

them

simple

operation

How

Set

the

Alarm

“How

Preset

You

can

preset

stations

(one

station

for

each

and

buttons).

Press

button.

Turn

Jittle

get

sound.

Tune

the

desired

station

with

the

use

preset

tuning

control.

The

station

now

preset.

Ajuat

voiume.

Preset

and

the

same

way.

Note:

frequencies

indicators

appear

the

display,

change

the

preset

atation

Preset

new

station

desired

button.

Tune

Preset

Station.

The

desired

stations

will

received

simply

pressing

and

buttons

after

presetting.

You

not

need

press

the

MANUAL

button

select

the

band.

turn

oft

the

radio,

press

the

ALARM

RESET/Rao10

OFF

button.

For

private

fistening,

connect

earphone

the

earphone

Regarding

the

radio

alarm,

you

can

awakened

manually

tuned

station,

but

cannot

awakened

preset

station.

Set

the

alarm

time

for

radio

buzzer.

Set

the

radio

alarm

time

with

TIME

SET

and

while

holding

down

ALARM

‘A[RADIO).

Set

the

buzzer

alarm

time

with

TIME

SET

and

while

holding

down

ALARM

B/BUZZER

advance

the

digits

rapidly

Press

the

and

the

button

continuously

while

holding

down

the

ALARM

set

button.

Set

the

function

selector

switch

the

desired

alarm

position:

SINGLE

ALARM

SINGLE

ALARM

ZEA],

DUAL

ALARM

For

radio

alarm

Press

the

MANUAL

button

(ICF-C730},

the

RADIO

button

(ICF-C710}

and

tune

the

desired

station

and

adjus

volume

described

“Radio

Operation

(Manual

Tuning)’

For

dual

alerm

you

set

the

radio

and

the

buzzer

the

same

time,

only

the

radio

sound

wilt

heard.

the

buzzer

aiarm

set

the

time

before

the

radio

alarr

stops,

the

alarm

shifts

trom

radio

buzzer

the

alarm

preset

time.

and

vice

versa.

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