Sony ICF-C8WM Manual

The model number and the serial number are located on the 

bottom. 

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer 

to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding 

this product.
Model No. ICF-C8WM

 

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your product will also allow us to contact you 

in the unlikely event that the product needs 

adjustment or modification. Thank you.

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.
You are cautioned that any changes or  

modifications not expressly approved in this 

manual could void your authority to operate this 

equipment.
CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 

replaced. Replace only with the same type.

This symbol is intended to alert the user 

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that 

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 

a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to 

the presence of important operating and 

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 

literature accompanying the appliance.

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:

— 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.

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning 

your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

 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

The shape and the length of the antenna is 

designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle 

or roll up the antenna.

  Remove only the loop part from the 

plastic stand.

  Set up the AM loop antenna.

4-155-637-12(1)



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.

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.

The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory 

is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032 

battery. If the “AM 12:00” appears on 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 Canada” (in this 

instruction) to a Sony dealer in order to validate 

the warranty for this product.

If “AM 12:00” 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.

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.

  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.).

  Replace a new battery in the battery holder 

with the  side facing up (see Fig.).

  Insert the battery holder back into the 

unit and secure it with the screw  

(see Fig.).

  Press  (play), RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN 

or SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF to turn 

“



” off in the display.

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







Press the reset button with a pointed instrument. 

The reset button is in the small hole located near 

the battery holder. 

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/A726B/A728/

A728B/A729

NW-A800 series: NW-A808/A806/A805

  Connect the cords to the AM antenna 

terminals.

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

either terminal.

  Make sure the AM loop antenna is 

connected firmly by pulling softly.

Find a place and an orientation that provide good 

reception.

 Do not place the AM loop antenna near the 

unit or other AV equipment, as noise may 

result.

Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for 

best AM broadcast sound.

Before using the card remote commander for the 

first time, remove the insulation film.

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.

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FM/AM

Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi (au dos)

ICF-C8WM

Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Dream Machine est une marque de fabrique de Sony Corporation.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 

technician for help.

WARNING
 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.

 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away 

from children.

1)  Read these instructions.

2)  Keep these instructions.

3)  Heed all warnings.

4)  Follow all instructions.

5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)  Clean only with dry cloth.

7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. 

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions.

8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as 

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 

heat.

9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 

plug has two blades with one wider than the 

other. A grounding type plug has two blades 

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade 

or the third prong are provided for your safety. 

If the provided plug does not fit into your 

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement 

of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on 

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 

receptacles, and the point where they exit 

from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by 

the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold 

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use 

caution when moving the cart/apparatus 

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 

or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel. Servicing is required when the 

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such 

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 

liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 

normally, or has been dropped.

Perchlorate Material –special handling may apply, See 

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains 

perchlorate

 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.

 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 

antenna during a thunderstorm. Furthermore, 

immediately disconnect the AC power cord 

from the radio.

No Power No Problem is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

No Power No Problem est une marque de fabrique de Sony Corporation.

The  (play) and VOLUME + buttons have a tactile dot.

The “

” mark in the display indicates that the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone function 

is activated.

The  and VOL + buttons have a tactile dot.

 To activate Automatic DST/Summer Time 

adjustment again, press and hold CLOCK and 

SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF at the same time 

at least 2 seconds.  

“ ” and “On” appear in the display to show 

that Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment 

has been activated. The display returns to the 

clock.

  Plug in the unit.

  Press and hold CLOCK for at least 2 

seconds.

The year starts to flash in the display.

  Press ALARM TIME SET + or – 

repeatedly to set the year.

  Press CLOCK.

  Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, 

day, hour and minute, and then press 

The seconds start incrementing from zero.

Notes
 If you do not press any button for about  

1 minute while setting the clock, the clock 

setting will be canceled.



 A calendar is installed in this unit. When the 

date is set, the day of the week is automatically 

displayed. 

SUN = Sunday, MON = Monday,  

TUE = Tuesday, WED = Wednesday,  

THU = Thursday, FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the 

date, and press it again for the year.

After a while, the display will change back to the 

current time automatically.

Three levels of brightness are available by pressing 

BRIGHTNESS/TIME ZONE.

  Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio 

and select the AM or FM band.

  Press TUNING + or – (TUNE + or – on 

the remote) to tune in to a desired 

frequency.

  Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or 

– (VOL + or – on the remote).

Tuning in to a station
The unit automatically scans AM or FM stations.

  Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio 

to select the AM or FM band.

  Press and hold TUNING + or – (TUNE + 

or – on the remote).

+: scans upward through the frequency bands.

–: scans downwards through the frequency 

bands.

Scanning starts from the currently-tuned 

frequency. When a station is received, 

scanning stops.

  Adjust the volume using VOLUME +  

or – (VOL + or – on the remote).

You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations 

for AM.
Presetting a station

  Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Manual tuning” 

to tune the frequency you wish to preset.

  Press and hold DISPLAY/MEMORY for 

at least 2 seconds.

  Press PRESET + or – to select the preset 

number, then press DISPLAY/MEMORY.

The frequency is stored with the selected 

preset number.

Example: The following display appears 

when you preset FM 105.8 MHz to preset 

number 1 for FM.

   



The display shows the frequency for about  

10 seconds, and then returns to the current 

time.

To preset another station, repeat these steps.
Note

If you try to store another station with the same 

preset number, the previously stored station will 

be replaced.

  Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio 

and select the AM or FM band.

  Press PRESET + or – to select the desired 

preset number.

  Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or 

– (VOL + or – on the remote).

  Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio 

and select the AM or FM band.

  Press and hold RADIO BAND until “AP” 

appears in the display.

  Press DISPLAY/MEMORY.

The unit automatically presets the available 

channels in order.

   Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase 

reception sensitivity.

   Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the 

unit. Rotate the antenna horizontally for 

optimum reception.

Notes on radio reception
 Keep digital music players or mobile phones 

away from the AM loop antenna or the FM 

antenna, as this may lead to reception 

interference.

 When you are listening to the radio with a Sony 

Ericsson Phone connected to the unit, 

interference with radio reception may occur.

 When you are listening to the radio while 

charging a “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson 

Phone, interference with radio reception may 

occur.

You can enjoy “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson 

Phone music by connecting to this unit. To use a 

“WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone, refer to the 

user’s guide of your “WALKMAN” / Sony 

Ericsson Phone.

This unit has two connectors for a “WALKMAN” 

and a Sony Ericsson Phone. 

Select the connector before using “WALKMAN” / 

Sony Ericsson Phone according to the following 

procedures.
Note

A “WALKMAN” and Sony Ericsson Phone 

cannot be used at the same time.

  Pull the Docking Tray all the way out.

“WALKMAN” connector

Sony Ericsson Phone 

connector

  Press SELECT to select the 

“WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone 

connector.

The indicator turns on to indicate the 

“WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson Phone 

connector is activated.

The Sony Ericsson Phone connector is selected by 

the default setting.

  Choose the “WALKMAN” attachment 

that fits your “WALKMAN” (see 

“Compatible “WALKMAN” models”).

  Insert the tab on the left side of the 

attachment () into the left slot in the 

“WALKMAN” connector, and then press 

down into the unit ().

  Set your “WALKMAN” on the unit.

The connector indicator blinks for a few 

seconds and then stays lit.

Notes
 The unit cannot operate while the connector 

indicator is blinking.

 If the indicator does not stay lit, remove the 

“WALKMAN” and set again.

 When removing the “WALKMAN,” hold the 

Docking Tray securely with one hand.

  Press  (play).

“

” appears in the display.

The “WALKMAN” begins to play 

automatically. You can operate the connected 

“WALKMAN” by this unit or the 

“WALKMAN” buttons.

  Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or 

– (VOL + or – on the remote).

Stop playback

Go to the next track

 (forward)

Go back to the previous 

track

 (backward)

Locate a point while 

listening to the sound

 (forward) or 

 (backward) 

while playing and 

hold it until you 

find the point.

To remove the “WALKMAN” attachment, press 

firmly down on the area marked (ooo) (), and 

remove (), as shown in the illustration.

  Set your Sony Ericsson Phone on the 

unit.

The connector indicator blinks in a few 

seconds and then stays lit (green).

When your Sony Ericsson Phone is off, or if it 

is listed in “Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone 

models”  , the indicator will turn red. In 

this case, only battery charge function will be 

available (see “To use the unit as a battery 

charger”).

Notes
 The unit cannot operate while the connector 

indicator is blinking.

 If the indicator does not stay lit, remove the 

Sony Ericsson Phone and set again.

 Set Bluetooth function to off on the Sony 

Ericsson Phone.

  Press  (play).

“

” appears in the display.

The Sony Ericsson Phone begins to play 

automatically. You can operate the connected 

Sony Ericsson Phone by this unit or the Sony 

Ericsson Phone buttons.

If the Sony Ericsson Phone is listed in 

“Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models” , 

certain operations may not be performed by the 

buttons on this unit. In this case, operate with the 

buttons on the Sony Ericsson Phone.

  Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or 

– (VOL + or – on the remote).

Stop playback

Go to the next track

 (forward)

Go back to the previous 

track

 (backward)

Locate a point while 

listening to the sound*

 (forward) or 

 (backward) 

while playing and 

hold it until you 

find the point.

*  This function may not be available on some 

models. If the function does not work, press  

 (play) to cancel.

Notes
 The volume may be low when the volume of 

Sony Ericsson Phone is set to low. In this case, 

adjust the volume of Sony Ericsson Phone.

 When removing the Sony Ericsson Phone, hold 

the Docking Tray securely with one hand and 

tilt the phone forward.

You can use the unit as a battery charger.

Charging begins when the “WALKMAN” or Sony 

Ericsson Phone is connected to the unit.

Charging status appears in the “WALKMAN” or 

Sony Ericsson Phone display. For details, see the 

user’s guide of your “WALKMAN” or Sony 

Ericsson Phone.
Note

A “WALKMAN” and Sony Ericsson Phone 

cannot be charged at the same time. Only the 

selected device (connector indicator on) can be 

charged.

This clock radio is equipped with 3 alarm 

modes—“WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone, 

radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make 

sure to set the clock (see “Setting the clock for the 

first time”).
Note

Alarm function is available only for the models 

listed in “Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone 

models” .

  Press and hold ALARM TIME SET A or 

B for at least 2 seconds. 

“WAKE UP” appears and the hour flashes in 

the display.

  Press ALARM TIME SET + or – 

repeatedly until the desired hour 

appears.

To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold 

ALARM TIME SET + or –.

  Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The minute flashes.

  Repeat step 2 to set the minute.

  Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The days of the week flash.

  Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.

You can select the days from the following 

three options:

Every day: SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI 

SAT

Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI 

Week end: SUN SAT

  Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The alarm mode setting is entered.

  Press ALARM TIME SET + or – 

repeatedly until the desired alarm mode 

flashes.

You can choose one of 3 settings: “

,” 

“RADIO” or “BUZZER.” Set the alarm mode 

as follows:

– “

”: see “ Setting the “WALKMAN” / 

Sony Ericsson Phone alarm.”

– RADIO: see “ Setting the radio alarm.”

– BUZZER: see “ Setting the buzzer alarm.”

  Setting the “WALKMAN” / Sony 

  Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the 

alarm.”

  Press SELECT on the Docking Tray to 

select the “WALKMAN” or Sony 

Ericsson Phone connector.

  Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select 

“

”

 alarm mode.

“VOL” flashes in the display.

  Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust 

the volume.

  Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The setting is entered. 

NWZ-A810 series: NWZ-A815/A816/A818

NWZ-A820 series: NWZ-A826/A828/A829/

A826K/A828K/A829K

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

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.

Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models are as 

follows.

 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

 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

 F305

J110i/J120i

K200i/K330

R300

S302/S312

T250i/T280i/T303

W302/W350i/W380i/W395

Z310a/Z310i/Z555i

Battery 

charge

This unit is preset to the current EST (Eastern 

Standard Time) at the factory, and is powered by a 

backup battery. All you need to do the first time is 

just plug it in and select your time zone.

  Plug in the unit.

The current EST (Eastern Standard Time) 

appears in the display.

  Press and hold BRIGHTNESS/TIME 

ZONE for at least 2 seconds.

Area number “2” flashes in the display.

  Press ALARM TIME SET + or – 

repeatedly to select the number as 

follows:

1

Atlantic standard Time

2  
(default setting)

Eastern standard Time

3

Central standard Time

4

Mountain standard Time

5

Pacific standard Time

6

Yukon standard Time

7

Hawaiian standard Time

  Press BRIGHTNESS/TIME ZONE to set.

Though the clock is correctly set at the factory, 

discrepancies may arise during transport or 

storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct 

time by referring to “Setting the clock manually.”

This model automatically adjusts for Daylight 

Saving Time (summer time).

“ ” is displayed from the beginning of Daylight 

Saving Time (summer time) and disappears at the 

end of Daylight Saving Time (summer time) 

automatically.
 Daylight Saving Time (summer time) begins at: 

2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March.

 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first 

Sunday of November.

The Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment 

can be canceled.

Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/DATE/

SLEEP OFF at the same time at least 2 seconds 

while the clock is displayed. 

“ ” and “OFF” appear in the display to show that 

Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment has 

been canceled. The display returns to the clock.
Notes
 Changes to Automatic DST/Summer Time 

adjustment by the unit (see above) are subject 

to circumstances and laws in each country/

region. Should this interfere with desired 

adjustment, cancel the Automatic DST/Summer 

Time adjustment and set the DST display 

manually as necessary. Customers living in a 

country/region that does not use Daylight 

Saving Time (summer time) must cancel 

Automatic DST/Summer Time adjustment 

before using the unit.

  If “A” or “B” does not appear in the 

display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B 

again.

The “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone will 

sound at the set time. With the alarm mode 

set to “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone, 

when the alarm time met, if “WALKMAN” or 

Sony Ericsson Phone is not attached to the 

unit, the alarm sound will be the buzzer.

Notes
 Select music library on your “WALKMAN” /

Sony Ericsson Phone with it connected to this 

unit when you set the alarm mode to 

“WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone.

 Power on the “WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson 

Phone before connecting to this unit.

 Setting the radio alarm

 

  Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the 

alarm.”

  Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select 

“RADIO” alarm mode.

“VOL” appears in the display.

  Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust 

the volume.

  Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

Band (“FM” or “AM”) or “– –” flashes.

“– –” is the last station received. 

  Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to select 

the desired band or “– –.”

If you select “– –,” jump to step 8.

  Press ALARM TIME SET A or B.

The preset number flashes.

  Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to select 

the desired preset number.

The setting is entered. 

  If “A” or “B” does not appear in the 

display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B 

again.

The radio will turn on at the set time.

 Setting the buzzer alarm

  Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the 

alarm.”

  Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to select 

“BUZZER” alarm mode.

The setting is entered. 

  If “A” or “B” does not appear in the 

display, press ALARM TIME SET A or B 

again.

The buzzer will sound at the set time.

The volume cannot be set for the buzzer alarm.
To confirm an alarm time setting

Press ALARM TIME SET + or –. The setting will 

be displayed for about 4 seconds.
To change an alarm setting

Press and hold ALARM TIME SET + for at least  

2 seconds to move the alarm time forwards. Press 

and hold ALARM TIME SET – for at least  

2 seconds to move the alarm time back.

When you release the button, the changed time 

will be displayed for about 2 seconds. To change 

the alarm time again, press ALARM TIME SET + 

or – within these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting 

change will be fixed as displayed.
To doze for a few more minutes

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF. 

The sound turns off but will automatically come 

on again after about 10 minutes. 

You can change the snooze time by pressing 

SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF repeatedly within  

4 seconds.

The maximum length of the snooze time is  

60 minutes.

To stop the snooze timer, press OFF/ALARM 

RESET (OFF on the remote).
To stop the alarm

Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote) 

to turn off the alarm.

The alarm will sound again at the same time the 

next day.
To deactivate the alarm

Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to turn off the 

alarm A or B indicator from the display.
To activate the alarm

Press ALARM TIME SET A or B to turn on the 

alarm A or B indicator in the display.
Notes
 If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A 

and B, alarm A takes priority.

 If there is no operation while the alarm is 

occurring, the alarm will stop after about  

60 minutes.

In the event of a power interruption, the alarm 

will work until the battery is totally discharged. 

However, certain functions will be affected as 

follows:

 The backlight will not light up.

 If the alarm mode is set to “WALKMAN” / 

Sony Ericsson Phone or radio, it will change to 

buzzer automatically.

 If a power interruption occurs while the alarm 

is sounding, the alarm will stop.

 If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm 

will sound for about 5 minutes.

 If “



” appears in the display, the alarm will not 

sound in the event of a power interruption. 

Replace the battery if “



” appears.

 The snooze function will not work.

 During a power interruption, each alarm will 

sound at the set time only once.

You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the built-

in sleep timer that turns off the unit automatically 

after a preset duration.

  Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on. 

“SLEEP” appears and the sleep time flashes in 

the display.

  Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer 

duration.

Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in 

minutes) changes as follows:

90

60

30

15

OFF

The display returns to clock mode for about  

4 seconds after you have finished the duration 

setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep 

timer starts.  

The unit will play for the duration you set, and 

then shut off.

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF or OFF/

ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote).

You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the 

desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep 

timer has been activated.
To deactivate the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to 

“OFF” in step 2.

  Connect the AUDIO IN jack of the unit 

to the line out jack or headphone jack of 

the external equipment using the audio 

connecting cable (supplied).

  Press AUDIO IN to display “AUDIO IN.”

  Play the equipment connected to the 

AUDIO IN jack.

  Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or – 

(VOL + or – on the remote).

Press RADIO BAND.

The frequency is shown in the display.
To return to the “WALKMAN” / Sony 

Press  (play).
To stop listening

Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote), 

and stop playback on the connected unit.
Notes
 Refer also to the connected equipment’s manual.

 The supplied audio connecting cable may not 

be used with some external equipment. In this 

case, use a cord suitable for the external 

equipment you are using.

 When you listen to the radio with external 

equipment connected, turn off the connected 

equipment to prevent noise. If noise occurs, 

even when the equipment is turned off, 

disconnect and place the external equipment 

away from the unit.

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.

preset alarm time.
 Check that alarm “A” or alarm “B” is properly 

displayed. 

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.

Phone.
 Make sure the Sony Ericsson Phone is listed in 

“Compatible Sony Ericsson Phone models” 



 

or 



.

 Power on the Sony Ericsson Phone.

 Adjust the volume of the Sony Ericsson Phone.

 Set Bluetooth function to off on the Sony 

Ericsson Phone.

This unit includes a preinstalled Sony Lithium battery (CR2032) as back-up power source for the clock, which is preset 

to EST (Eastern Standard Time) at the factory. And this battery is considered part of the product.

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” 



.

cannot be charged.
 Make sure the “WALKMAN” or Sony Ericsson 

Phone is securely connected.

Sony Ericsson Phone models”  or ) 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 models” 



 or 



).

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 

function.

12-hour system
“WALKMAN” / Sony Ericsson Phone 

DC out: 5V

MAX: 500mA

DC out: 5V

MAX: 600mA
Radio section
Frequency range

FM

87.5 – 108 MHz 0.1 MHz

AM

530 – 1 710 kHz 10 kHz

Approx. 3.8 cm (1 

1

/

2

 inches) dia. 8 Ω

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

0.8 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
Dimensions

Approx. 167 × 124.7 × 97.1 mm (w/h/d)  

(6 

5

/

8

 × 4 

15

/

16

 × 3 

7

/

8

 inches) including projecting 

parts and controls
Mass

Approx. 988 g (2 lb 2.9 oz) including power 

supply unit
Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Audio connecting cable (1)

Attachment for “WALKMAN” (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.