3 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to tune in to
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the desired station.
Se t t in g t h e Ala rm
Usin g t h e NAP Tim e r
(Co u n t Do w n Tim e r)
Two short beeps sound when the minimum
frequency of each band is received during
tuning.
You can set two types of alarms, radio (ALARM A)
and buzzer (ALARM B).
The alarm will come on at the same time everyday.
Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock.
(See “Setting the Clock”)
The NAP timer sounds the buzzer after a preset
time duration.
4 Adjust volume using VOLUME.
TV/WEATHER/FM/AM PLL Syn t h e size d
Clo ck Ra d io ICF-C153V
Press NAP repeatedly until the desired minutes is
displayed.
Every press changes the display as follows:
ICF-C153V
ICF-C143
To check the station being received
Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – lightly. The display
shows the band and frequency for a few seconds
and then returns to the previous display.
Notes
• The factory setting alarm time for radio (ALARM
A) and buzzer (ALARM B) is “AM 12:00”.
• If you quit during the alarm setting, after about
65 seconds the previous display will return.
OFF
FM/AM PLL Syn t h e size d
Clo ck Ra d io ICF-C143
(current time)
10
20
30
120
The NAP indicator turns on, “
90
60
” and the NAP
To turn off the radio, press OFF•ALARM RESET.
time is displayed for a few seconds.
To Set the Radio Alarm
(ALARM A)
NAP timer starts counting down the NAP time.
When selected NAP time has passed, the beep
sound comes on, and the NAP indicator and
Im p ro vin g t h e
Re ce p t io n
The PRESET TUNING 3 button has
a tactile dot.
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (en el reverso)
FM w ire
antenna
1 Press A RADIO•ALARM SET for a few
“
” on the display flash.
ICF-C153V
seconds until a beep sounds.
TV*/WEATHER*/ FM:
“
” and the hour flash on the display.
RADIO
A
AC pow er cord
Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase
reception sensitivity.
* ICF-C153V only
2 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to set the
desired hour.
To Stop NAP Timer
Press NAP or OFF•ALARM RESET to turn off the
buzzer.
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3 Press A RADIO•ALARM SET.
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
ICF-C143
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minute.
A beep sounds to confirm the setting of time.
“WAKE UP STA” appears and the preset
number flashes on the display.
reception. A ferrite bar is built in to the unit.
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To Deactive NAP Timer
Press NAP. The NAP indicator and “
Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or
metal surface, as this may lead to interference
of reception.
” go
off.
5 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to select the
wake up station.
VOLUME
Preset number changes in the order as follows:
Se t t in g t h e Sle e p
Tim e r
Pre se t t in g Yo u r
Fa vo rit e St a t io n
—Pre se t Tu n in g
You can preset up to 10 stations in FM (5 stations in
FM1, 5 stations in FM2), and 5 stations in each AM,
TV*, WEATHER*.
There is a tactile dot beside volume to
show the direction to turn up the volume.
ICF-C153V
For customers in the USA
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.
AM P1 to 5
FM1 P1 to 5
You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the
built-in sleep timer that turns off the radio
automatically after a preset duration.
WEATHER
P1 to 5
TV P1 to 5 FM2 P1 to 5
ICF-C143
ICF-C153V
Press RADIO ON•SLEEP.
ICF-C143
The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to
durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Every press
changes the display as follows:
* ICF-C153V only
AM P1 to 5
FM2 P1 to 5 FM1 P1 to 5
-
Presetting a Station
On
90
60
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Playing the Radio”
and manually tune in to the station you
wish to preset.
2 Hold down the preset button you wish to
preset for more than 2 seconds.
“–” is the last received station.
15
30
You can directly select the desired wake up
station by pressing BAND or the PRESET
TUNING button while the indication “–” is not
displayed.
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to
“On”.
“
” will appear in the display when the
duration time is set.
The radio will play for the time you set, then shut
off.
6 Press A RADIO•ALARM SET.
Example: Display window when you set FM
90 MHz in the PRESET TUNING 2
button for FM2.
Two beeps sound to confirm the setting.
Be fo re Yo u Be g in
To use ALARM A, set the alarm mode. (See
“Setting the Alarm Mode”.)
When the alarm comes on at the preset time,
To turn off the radio before the preset time
Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF or OFF•ALARM RESET.
Thank you for choosing the Sony Dream Machine.
The Dream Machine will give you many hours of
reliable service and listening pleasure.
Before operating your unit, please read these
instructions thoroughly and retain them for future
reference.
“
” flashes on the display and the wake up
RADIO
A
En g lish
WARNING
To Use Both Sleep Timer and
Alarm
You can fall asleep to the radio and also be
awakened by the radio or buzzer alarm at the
preset time.
station (the station selected in step 5) comes on.
The radio is turned off automatically after about 30
minutes (ICF-C153V) or about 60 minutes (ICF-
C143).
The preset number “2” and “
the display.
” flash in
These instructions cover the models ICF-C153V
and ICF-C143, and their difference is as follows:
Two beeps sound, and “2” and “
flashing.
” stop
To check the alarm setting
Press A RADIO•ALARM SET once. The display
shows the preset time.
If you press A RADIO•ALARM SET again, the
display shows the wake up station.
To return to the previous display, press CLOCK SET
or wait for a few seconds.
To p re ve n t fire o r sh o ck h a za rd , d o
n o t e xp o se t h e u n it t o ra in o r
m o ist u re .
1 Set the alarm. (See “Setting the Alarm”.)
2 Set the sleep timer. (See “Setting the Sleep
Timer”.)
Model Number
Band
ICF-C153V
TV/ WEATHER/
FM/ AM
ICF-C143
FM/ AM
To preset another station, repeat these steps.
To change the preset station, tune in to the
desired station and hold down the PRESET
TUNING 1 to 5 button. The new station will
replace the previous station on the preset
button.
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Fe a t u re s
To Set the Buzzer Alarm
(ALARM B)
Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
following simple checks to determine whether or
not servicing is required.
Tuning in to a Preset Station
1 Press RADIO ON•SLEEP to turn on the
radio.
2 Press BAND to select the band.
3 Press the desired preset button.
4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
After a few seconds, the display will return to
the current time but the preset button number
will remain.
• TV/ WEATHER/ FM/ AM 4 band (ICF-C153V) or
FM/ AM 2 band (ICF-C143) PLL (phase locked
loop) synthesized clock radio
• Stand by Weather Alert call you if you set the
“standby weather alert” mode (ICF-C153V only).
• Easy Preset Digital Tuning with 25 memory
presets for ICF-C153V, 15 memory presets for
ICF-C143
• Easy nap timer –one push operation.
• Dual Alarm (radio and buzzer) with the
extendable snooze function.
• LCD with backlight which has a brightness
control switch (high/ middle/ low).
• D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) –Summer time
calculation
1 Press B BUZZER•ALARM SET for a few
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
seconds until a beep sounds.
“
” and the hour flashes on the display.
BUZZER
B
The clock does not show the correct time.
• Has an electrical power outage lasting more than
1 minutes occurred?
2 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to set the
desired hour.
3 Press B BUZZER•ALARM SET.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minute.
A beep sounds to confirm the setting of time.
5 Press B BUZZER•ALARM SET again.
Two beeps sound to confirm the setting.
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.
The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the
preset alarm time.
• Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been
Note
Holding down the desired PRESET TUNING button
for more than a few seconds in step 3 will replace
the previous station on the PRESET TUNING button
with the station you tuned in to.
activated? (i.e. Is “
” or “
”
RADIO
A
BUZZER
B
displayed?)
To use ALARM B, set the alarm mode. (See
“Setting the Alarm Mode”.)
When the alarm comes on at the preset time,
The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes
on at the preset alarm time.
• Has VOLUME been adjusted?
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
“
” flashes on the display.
BUZZER
B
Se t t in g t h e Clo ck
The buzzer is turned off automatically after about
30 minutes (ICF-C153V) or about 60 minutes (ICF-
C143).
Se t t in g t h e St a n d b y
We a t h e r Ale rt
1
Plug in the unit.
The preset stations may be deleted from the
memory, if a maintenance service is performed.
Please note down your settings in case you want to
preset them again.
“AM 12:00” flashes on the display.
Press CLOCK SET for a few seconds until
2
∗ The graphical symbols are at the bottom of the
(ICF-C153V o n ly)
To check the alarm setting
Press B BUZZER•ALARM SET once. The display
shows the preset time.
To return to the previous display, press CLOCK SET
or wait for a few seconds.
unit.
a beep sounds.
When the Stand by Weather Alert is set, emergency
broadcasting is informed by the buzzer.
Make sure to turn the radio off before using this
function.
The hour starts to flash on the display.
Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the
correct hour appears.
To set the current time rapidly, hold down
TUNE/TIME SET + or –.
Press CLOCK SET once.
The minute starts flashing.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
3
Pre ca u t io n s
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it
out the plug, not by the cord.
1 Press STAND BY WEATHER ALERT
Setting the Alarm Mode
while the radio is not playing.
4
5
Before setting the alarm mode, be sure to set the
alarm time. (See “Setting the Alarm”)
Press ALARM MODE repeatedly until the desired
mode is selected.
• 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.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
block the ventilation holes.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it further.
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a
soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution. Never use abrasive cleaners or chemical
solvents, as they may mar the casing.
The display shows the received Stand by
Weather Alert channel for 10 seconds and then
changes to the current time.
The previously received Stand by Weather
Alert channel will be received.
When you set the Stand by Weather Alert for
the first time, press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to
check the channel available in your residential
area, and select that channel.
INFORMATION
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minute.
Two short beeps sound, and the counting of the
seconds starts.
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:
Each press of ALARM MODE changes the
indication on the display as follows:
If you quit during the clock setting, after about 65
seconds the previous display will return.
To set the current time from zero seconds, press
CLOCK SET with the time signal in step 5.
No alarm
Indication
RADIO
BUZZER
A
B
BUZZER
RADIO
B
2 Press STAND BY WEATHER ALERT
A
To change the display to the daylight saving
time (summer time) indication
Press SUMMER T. D.S.T..
again.
If the same alarm time is set for both radio and
buzzer alarm (ALARM A and B), the radio alarm
(ALARM A) takes priority.
The Stand by Weather Alert will be in a
standby mode and the STAND BY WEATHER
ALERT indicator lights up.
No sound can be heard from the speaker even
when the Stand by Weather Alert is in standby
mode.
“
” is displayed and the time indication changes
to summer time.
If you have any questions, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
To deactivate the summer time function, press
SUMMER T. D.S.T. again.
To Doze for a Few More
Minutes
To set the brightness of the backlight
Press BRIGHTNESS to select high, middle or low for
the display according to your preferences.
Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
Sp e cifica t io n s
To Receive the Emergency
Broadcasting
The radio or buzzer turns off but will automatically
come on again after about 10 minutes. Every time
you press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF, the snooze time
changes as follows:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving
Time display
antenna.
12-hour system
Frequency range
—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.
When the tone signal is received w hile the
Stand by Weather Alert is on standby
A beep sounds for 20 seconds and the STAND BY
WEATHER ALERT indicator flashes for 12 hours.
At this time, the beep sounds louder than usual.
Pla yin g t h e Ra d io
—Ma n u a l Tu n in g
TV:
2 – 13 ch (ICF-C153V only)
10
20
30
40
50
60
WEATHER: 1 – 7 ch (ICF-C153V only)
The maximum length of the snooze time is 60
minutes.
FM:
87.5 – 108 MHz
AM:
530 – 1 710 kHz
—Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/ TV technician for help.
1
Press RADIO ON•SLEEP to turn on the
Speaker
The display shows the snooze time for a few
seconds and returns to show the current time.
When you press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF after the
current time appeared, the snooze time starts from
10 minutes again.
radio.
Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5/ 8 inches) dia. 8 Ω
1 Press STAND BY WEATHER ALERT
while the STAND BY WEATHER ALERT
indicator flashes.
Emergency broadcasting is received.
2 Press STAND BY WEATHER ALERT
again to turn off the radio.
The display shows the band and frequency for
a few seconds and then changes back to the
current time.
Press BAND to select the band.
Each press changes the band as follows:
If you have any questions about the product, you
may call:
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or
write to:
Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Pow er output
170 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Pow er requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Dimensions
2
Note
The SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF button does not function
while the Stand by Weather Alert is on standby.
ICF-C153V
Approx. 118.5 × 116.5 × 126 mm (w/ h/ d)
(4 3/ 4 × 4 5/ 8 × 5 inches) including projecting
parts and controls
AM
FM1
FM1
FM2
TV
Declaration of Conformity
To return to the usual band reception
Press OFF•ALARM RESET to turn off the radio, and
then turn on the radio. (See “Playing the Radio”)
Trade Name:
Model:
SONY
ICF-C153V
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
WEATHER
To Stop the Alarm
Press OFF•ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm.
The alarm will come on again at the same time the
next day.
Mass
ICF-C143
ICF-C153V: Approx. 730 g (1 lb 9.6 oz)
AM
FM2
ICF-C143:
Approx. 715 g (1 lb 9.1 oz)
Address:
Notes
• If the alarm function has started up while the
Stand by Weather Alert is in the standby mode,
the Stand by Weather Alert will be deactivated
temporarily only while the radio or buzzer alarm
sounds.
• If an invalid key is pressed while the Stand by
Weather Alert is functioning, an error beep
sounds.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you may
listen to the radio on either mode. (See
“Presetting Your Favorite Station”.)
To Deactive the Alarm
Press ALARM MODE repeatedly so that “
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
”
RADIO
A
and “
” go off.
BUZZER
B
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