Sony ICF-C900HS - Manual (Page 4)

English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
For the Customers in Canada
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT
FULLY INSERT.
Before You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sony clock radio.
This will give you many hours of reliable serv ice
and listening pleasure.
Before operating the clock radio, please read
these instructions thoroughly and retain them for
future reference.
Features
• Home Security Light Control System added to
a Clock Radio.
• Home Security Light Control System which
you can program the ON/OFF time of your
lights or you can use the built-in program
which automatically operates the ON/OFF
time of your lights.
• Random Function—The preset ON/OFF time
will automatically shift. The ON/OFF time is
different everv'day, which improves the
security function.
• Date button to display the year, month and
date.
• D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)—Summer time
calculation (one-hour skip function).
• Dual alarm FM/AM clock radio.
• Radio and buzzer alarms with the snooze
function.
• Power backup of the clock, and preset time of
the Light Control and alarm (radio and buzzer)
during a power interruption, with a 6F22
battery (not supplied).
How the Home
Security Light
Control System
Works
(see Fig. ES)
You can easily assemble the Home Security Light
Control System by using the main unit and the
supplied Light Control Modules (2 modules are
included in the package). The main unit sends
signals through your house wiring system to the
Light Control Modules and automatically turn
the connected lights on or off to give your home
a li\ ed-in look while you are away.
About the ID CODE
You can choose from 16 transmission codes to
prevent Signal interference from other similar
systems usc*d in the same household or
apartment complex, etc.
About the Light Control
Code
You can choose from Light control code 1 or 2 on
the Light Control Module Light control code 1
and 2 are linked to LIGHT*! and 2, respccf;Vely,
of the mam unit, and can be controlled
separatelv
Installing the
Battery
To keep accurate time, your Dream Machine
requires one oF22 batten (not supplied), in
addition to the house current The battery' keeps
the cIcKk operating in the event of a power
interruption. Before setting the time and light
control on vour Dream Machine, open the lid at
the bottom of the unit, install the battery with
correct polarity and then close the lid.
Note
wt^n \'ou are not going to use the unit for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
To check when to replace the
battery
To check the remaining battery power, unplug
the jx>wer cord from the wall outlet and plug it
in again after a few minutes. If the displayed
time is incorrect or the display dtx?s not show at
all, replace the battery with a new one.
Installing the Home
Security Light
Control System
Complete this built-in ON/OFF control setup
before you proceed to the next .section. This will
enable the successful control of your lights from
your Dream Machine.
1 Turn ID CODE selector on the main
unit with a coin or a flat-blade
screwdriver to select the desired code.
2
Turn the ID CODE selector on the
module with a coin or a flat-blade
screwdriver to match the ccxJe on the
main unit.
3 Set the Light control mode switch to 1
or 2 on the modules.
1 is for LIGHT'1 and 2 is for LIGFIT*2
4 Insert the module to a desired wall
outlet in your house.
■ 5 Insert the plug of a desired light fixture
to the module and turn on the power
switch for the light.
Note
You may also turn the light on or off manually
using the UGHT»ON/OFF button on the mtxlule.
Cautions
• EXr not connect light fixtures that use over
300 W (MAX), 2A (MAX).
• The svstem should tmlv be used to control
lights. Do not connect a coffee maker, toaster,
or other heating appliances, as this may lead to
a fire hazard.
To check the control function
1 Turn LIGHT CONTROL tn the right side
from OFF to AUTO 1+2.
"AinO"
Will
appear in the display.
2
Confirm if the light i.s on.
If the light IS not lit, repeat steps 1 to 5 again
under "Installing the Home Security Light
Control S\ stem" L»r check that the switch on
the light stand is turned on.
Setting the Light
Control ON/OFF
times
You can preset the ON/OFF time of your lights.
Before setting the lights, be sure to set the remote
control function (See '"Installing the Home
Security Light Control System").
Example: To set the ON/OFF time for LIGHT*!.
1 To set the ON time, press LIGHT« 1 for
a few seconds.
A short beep sounds. The "ON TIME" and
"1" indications and the hour will flash in the
display.
2
Press either TIME SET +
or - until the
desired hour appears in the display.
3 Press LIGHT»1 to set the minutes.
The minutes will flash in the display.
4 Press either TIME SET + or - until the
desired minutes appear in the display.
5 Press LIGHT«1 to set the OFF time.
A short beep sounds. The "OFF TIME" and
"1" indications and the hour will flash in the
display.
6 Press either TIME SET + or - until the
desired hour apf>ears in the display.
7 Press LIGHT«1 to set the minutes.
The minutes will flash in the display.
8 Press either TIME SET + or - until the
desired minutes appear in the display.
9 Press LIGHT-1.
Two short beeps sound to indicate successful
presetting.
Note
You can check the ON/OFF time setting by
pressing
LIGHT*! or 2.
Turning the lights ON/OFF
Turn the light control dial to "AUTO 1+2" to turn
on the lights immediately.
Turn the light control dial to
"OFF" to turn off
the lights immediately.
Note
The AUTO 1+2 function can be used as an instant
light control switch besides to control the ON/
OFF times of the lights (see Setting the Light
Control Mode -
AUTO 1+2). However, this
setting will turn the lights on and off as
described in Setting the Light Control Mode.