Sony ICF-C630 Manual
3-249-145-21 (1)
FM/AM Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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.
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.
INFORMATION
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:
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:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
— 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.
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sony Dream Machine!
It will give you many hours of reliable service and
listening pleasure.
Before operating the radio, please read these
instructions thoroughly and retain them for future
reference.
It will give you many hours of reliable service and
listening pleasure.
Before operating the radio, please read these
instructions thoroughly and retain them for future
reference.
Features
• Dual alarm FM/AM clock radio.
• You can set Radio and Melody alarms to defferent
• You can set Radio and Melody alarms to defferent
time. (You can select Melody sound from the
following; 1. Buzzer, 2. “Morning” from “Peer
Gynt,” by Grieg - suite No.1, Op.46, 3.“For Eliza”
by Beethoven.)
following; 1. Buzzer, 2. “Morning” from “Peer
Gynt,” by Grieg - suite No.1, Op.46, 3.“For Eliza”
by Beethoven.)
• Triple display—main display for the clock, and two
sub-displays for the alarms.
• Nap timer—Count down Timer (10,20,30,60,90,120
minutes)
• Extendable Snooze time from 10 to 60 minutes.
• LCD with brightness adjustment backlight. (High/
• LCD with brightness adjustment backlight. (High/
Medium/Low)
• D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)—Summer time
adjustment (one-hour skip function).
• AC/DC operation—You can place the radio
anywhere you like using it with the AC power
adaptor or the batteries.
adaptor or the batteries.
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on 4.5 V DC. For battery
operation, use two size AA (R6) batteries. For AC
operation, use only the recommended AC power
adaptor.
operation, use only the recommended AC power
adaptor.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to a wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is
located on the bottom exterior.
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Never leave in a car parked under the sun.
Never leave in a car parked under the sun.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
disconnect the AC power adaptor and remove the
batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further. Make sure
that no liquid or foreign material enters the DC IN
4.5 V jack of the unit. This may lead to the
malfunction of the unit.
batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further. Make sure
that no liquid or foreign material enters the DC IN
4.5 V jack of the unit. This may lead to the
malfunction of the unit.
• In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be
difficult or subject to interference. Try listening near a
window.
window.
ICF-C630
Sony Corporation © 2003 Printed in China
DREAM MACHINE is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep
away personal credit cards using magnetic coding or
spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent
possible damage from the magnet.
spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent
possible damage from the magnet.
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft
dry cloth moistened with mild detergent solution.
Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents,
as they may deform the casing.
Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents,
as they may deform the casing.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
following checks to determine whether or not
servicing is required.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
following checks to determine whether or not
servicing is required.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The clock does not show the correct time.
• Has an electrical power outage lasting more than 4
minutes occurred?
The radio, buzzer or melody alarm does not
sound at the preset alarm time.
sound at the preset alarm time.
• Has the desired radio, buzzer or melody alarm been
activated? (i.e. Is the ALARM or ALARM
indication lit?)
indication lit?)
The radio alarm is activated but no sound
comes on at the preset alarm time.
comes on at the preset alarm time.
• Has a station been tuned in before setting the radio
alarm?
• The volume is set to the minimum level.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or
unsatisfactory reception.
unsatisfactory reception.
• Weak batteries.
• When in a vehicle or building, move closer to a
• When in a vehicle or building, move closer to a
window.
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
• Weak batteries.
• The unit is being used in extremely high or low
• The unit is being used in extremely high or low
temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture.
Sound is not heard and “
E
” appears in the
display.
• Batteries are exhausted.
Specifications
Time display:
12-hour system
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5–108 MHz
AM: 530–1 710 kHz
AM: 530–1 710 kHz
Speaker:
Approx. 5.7 cm (
1
/
4
in), 4
Ω
Power output:
120 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements:
3 V DC, two Size AA (R6) batteries
External power source:
DC IN 4.5 V
Dimensions:
Approx. 94
×
104
×
82 mm (w/h/d)
(3
3
/
4
×
4
1
/
8
×
3
1
/
4
in) incl. projecting parts and
controls
Approx. 94
Approx. 94
×
103
×
82 mm (w/h/d)
(3
3
/
4
×
4
1
/
8
×
3
1
/
4
in) not incl. projecting parts
and controls
Mass:
Approx. 313 g (11 oz) incl. batteries
Accessories supplied:
AC power adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
Choosing Power
Sources
Sources
(See Fig.
A
)
Installing the Batteries
Press the tab of the battery compartment lid inward
and pull upward to open the lid.
Install two Size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) with
the correct polarity and close the lid.
and pull upward to open the lid.
Install two Size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) with
the correct polarity and close the lid.
“AM12:00” flashes in the display when you
install batteries for the first time. To stop the display
from flashing, set the clock. (See “Setting the Clock.”)
install batteries for the first time. To stop the display
from flashing, set the clock. (See “Setting the Clock.”)
Note
When operating the unit on batteries, remove the AC
power adaptor from the DC IN jack. The unit cannot
be operated on batteries when the AC power adaptor is
connected to the DC IN jack.
power adaptor from the DC IN jack. The unit cannot
be operated on batteries when the AC power adaptor is
connected to the DC IN jack.
Battery Life
(Approx. hours)
(JEITA*)
When using
FM
AM
Sony alkaline size AA (LR6)
68
71
Sony size AA (R6)
27
30
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)
standards. The actual battery life may vary
depending on the circumstance of the unit.
standards. The actual battery life may vary
depending on the circumstance of the unit.
When to replace the batteries
When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes
weak and distorted. “E” flashes on the display. When
the batteries are completely exhausted, “E” appears
on the display and the power is turned off.
weak and distorted. “E” flashes on the display. When
the batteries are completely exhausted, “E” appears
on the display and the power is turned off.
Note on replacing the batteries
Do not take more than 3 minutes to replace the
batteries, otherwise the clock and standby settings will
be deleted from the memory. Should that happen,
reset the functions again.
After the batteries are replaced, press
batteries, otherwise the clock and standby settings will
be deleted from the memory. Should that happen,
reset the functions again.
After the batteries are replaced, press
RADIO ON/
OFF
to turn the indication off.
Notes on Batteries
• Do not charge dry batteries.
• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins or
• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins or
other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the
positive and negative terminals of the batteries
accidentally come into contact with metallic objects.
positive and negative terminals of the batteries
accidentally come into contact with metallic objects.
• Do not use different types of batteries at the same
time.
• When you replace the batteries, replace all with new
ones.
Using House Current
(See Fig.
B
)
Connect the Sony AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5
V jack firmly, and plug it into a wall outlet. The power
source will automatically switch to the external power
source even if batteries are installed.
V jack firmly, and plug it into a wall outlet. The power
source will automatically switch to the external power
source even if batteries are installed.
Notes on the AC power adaptor
• When operating the unit with an external power
source, do not remove the batteries.
These batteries serve to backup the clock and
standby settings. Since batteries discharge in this
case as well, we recommend changing them about
once a year.
These batteries serve to backup the clock and
standby settings. Since batteries discharge in this
case as well, we recommend changing them about
once a year.
• Before connecting and disconnecting the external
power source plug, be sure to turn off the radio.
Otherwise, “E” may be displayed.
When this occurs, turn on the radio so that “E”
disappears.
Otherwise, “E” may be displayed.
When this occurs, turn on the radio so that “E”
disappears.
• When operating the unit with the internal batteries,
remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet
and the DC IN 4.5 V jack. Make sure that the plug
of the external power source is disconnected before
operating the unit.
and the DC IN 4.5 V jack. Make sure that the plug
of the external power source is disconnected before
operating the unit.
• Use the recommended Sony AC power adaptor only.
The polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers
may be different. Failure to use the recommended
AC power adaptor may cause the unit to
malfunction.
may be different. Failure to use the recommended
AC power adaptor may cause the unit to
malfunction.
B
To DC IN
4.5 V jack
4.5 V jack
AC power
adaptor
adaptor
To a wall outlet
Size AA (R6)
×
2
Insert the
#
side of the battery first.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Rear
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needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.
Please register this product on line at http://www.sony.com/productregistration.
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other important
announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product
needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.
A
Bottom
Polarity of the plug