Sony 4-115-539-45(1) Leaflet

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.

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 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.

WARNING
 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 

replaced. Replace only with the same or 

equivalent type. 

 Replace the battery for the clock backup with a 

Sony CR2032 lithium battery, and the battery 

for the remote commander with a Sony CR2025 

lithium battery. Use of another battery may 

present a risk of fire or explosion. 

 Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not 

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

 Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or 

batteries installed) to excessive heat such as 

sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away 

from children.

“CAUTION-CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER 

RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND 

INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT VIEW 

DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS”

 Brightness control (High/Mid/Low)

 Supplied audio cable for digital music players

 Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback 

function

 FM/AM 2-band digital tuner

 30 Station Presets (20 FM, 10 AM)

 Automatic Time/Daylight Saving Time Setting

 No Power No Problem Alarm System

 Extendable Snooze time from 10 to 60 min

 Play 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.

 The unit is not disconnected from the AC 

power source (mains) as long as it is connected 

to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has 

been turned off.

 The nameplate and important information 

concerning safety are located on the bottom 

exterior.

 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.

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.

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.

Should any problem persist after you have made 

the following checks, consult your nearest Sony 

dealer.
The clock flashes “0:00” due to a power 

interruption.
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove 

the old battery and install a new one.

sound at the preset alarm time.
 Check that “ALARM A” or “ALARM B” is 

properly displayed. 

no sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
 Has VOLUME been adjusted?
The CD player does not operate.
 Did you close the CD compartment lid?

 Did you insert the disc correctly?  

The disc should be inserted with the label side 

up.

 Dusty or defective disc — Clean the disc with 

an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from 

the center out.

 Take out the CD and leave the CD 

compartment open for about an hour to allow 

condensation to evaporate.

There is no sound from the iPod.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.

 Adjust the VOLUME.
The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.

The iPod cannot be charged.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
When daylight saving time begins, the clock 

automatically.
 Make sure the clock is set correctly.

 Press and hold CLOCK and BRIGHTNESS/ 

TIME ZONE simultaneously for at least two 

seconds to employ the DST function.

Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties

Emission duration: Continuous

Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW(This output is 

the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm 

from the objective lens surface on the optical 

pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Number of channels

2
Frequency response

20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Below measurable limit
iPod section

DC out: 5V

MAX: 500mA (AC only)
Radio section
Frequency range

FM

87.5 – 108 MHz 0.05 MHz

AM

531 – 1 611 kHz
530 – 1 610 kHz

9 kHz
10 kHz

24-hour system
Speaker

Approx. 3.8 cm (1 

1

/

2

 inches) dia. 20 Ω

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output

1 W + 1 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements

230 V AC, 50 Hz

For clock back up: 3 VDC one CR2032 battery
Dimensions

Approx. 145 × 156.8 × 115.8 mm (w/h/d)  

(5 

3

/

4

 × 6 

1

/

4

 × 4 

5

/

8

 inches) not including 

projecting parts and controls
Mass

Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 13 oz) including power 

supply unit
Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

AM loop aerial (1)

Audio connecting cable (1)

Universal dock adapter for iPhone (1)

Universal dock adapter for iPhone 3G (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.

The compatible iPod models are as follows. 

Update your iPod to use the latest software before 

you use it.

iPod nano  

5th generation 

(video camera)

iPhone 3GS

iPod touch

2nd generation

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FM/AM CD

Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Before using the card remote commander for the 

first time, remove the insulation film. (See Fig. 

-)

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. (See Fig. -)

Notes
 Do not charge the battery.

 When you are not going to use the remote 

commander for a long time, remove the battery 

to avoid any damage caused by leakage and 

corrosion.

  Push the exhausted battery out from the 

bottom of the battery holder and insert a 

new battery with the  side facing up. 

(See Fig. -)

  Insert the battery holder back into the 

unit and secure it with the screw. (See 

Fig. -)

  Press CD, iPod&iPhone, RADIO BAND, 

AUDIO IN or SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP 

OFF to turn “



” off in the display.

Press the Reset button with a pointed device. The 

Reset button is in the small hole located in the 

battery compartment.

If 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.
Battery Warning

If 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.
WARNING

There is a danger of explosion if the battery is 

incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type 

recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
If the battery compartment lid comes off

The battery compartment lid is designed to come 

off when opened with excessive force. To put it 

back on, see the illustration. 

  Insert the left hook of the lid into the left 

hole in the unit.

  Insert the right hook into the right hole.

  Confirm the lid is securely attached.

iPod nano

4th generation 

(video)

iPhone 3G

iPod touch  

1st generation

iPod nano  

3rd generation 

(video)

iPod classic

iPhone

iPod nano  

2nd generation

(aluminum)

iPod  

5th generation 

(video)

iPod nano  

1st generation

iPod  

4th generation

(color display)

iPod  

4th generation

iPod mini

Notes
 In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used 

as a general reference for the iPod functions on 

the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified 

by the text or illustrations.

 The connector of the unit is for sole use for 

iPod. When you use devices that do not match 

with the connector, connect to the AUDIO IN 

terminal of this unit with the supplied audio 

connecting cable.

 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event 

that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged 

when using an iPod connected to this unit.

The shape and the length of the aerial is designed 

to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up 

the aerial.

  Remove only the loop part from the 

plastic stand.

  Set up the AM loop aerial.

  Connect the cords to the AM aerial 

terminals.

Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to 

either terminal.

  Make sure the AM loop aerial is 

connected firmly by pulling softly.

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.

Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for best 

AM broadcast sound.



The CD, iPod & iPhone  and 







To keep good time, this unit contains one CR2032 

battery inside of the unit as a backup power 

source.

The battery keeps the clock operating in the event 

of a power interruption.
Note for customers in Europe

The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory 

is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032 

battery. If the “0:00” 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 

Europe” (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in 

order to validate the warranty for this product.

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.
Note

If “0:00” flashes in the display when the unit is 

connected to AC outlet for the first time, the 

battery may be weak. In this case, consult your 

Sony dealer.

  Open the CD compartment lid. (See Fig. 

-)

  Keep the AC plug connected to the AC 

outlet and use a screwdriver to remove 

the screw that secures the battery holder 

at the bottom of the unit. (See Fig. -

)









