SONY 50364401M FM-AM Clock Radio Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Sony

50364401M FM-AM Clock Radio
Instruction Manual

There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME + to show the direction to go to turn up the volume.

Before operating the unit, please read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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WARNING
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 batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
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.
The nameplate and important information concerning safety are located on the bottom exterior.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The battery may explode if handled incorrectly.
Risk of fire and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same type.
Dispose of used batteries promptly and in accordance with local environmental laws and guidelines.
Never put batteries in your mouth.

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.

NOTE:

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 radiofrequency 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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING
Do not ingest battery, chemical burn hazards.
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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.

For the state of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material –special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate
Do not place this product close to medical devices
This product (including accessories) has a magnet(s) that may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place this product close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this product if you use any such medical device.

Precautions

Operate the unit on the power sources specified in “Specifications.”
To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source, such as a radiator or air duct, 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, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) that 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 dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure 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.
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire, or the like.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Getting Started

Connecting to an AC power source
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

The current EST (Eastern Standard Time) appears on the display.
(This unit is preset to the current date and time at the factory, and is powered by the backup battery.)

Setting the clock for the first time

All you need to do to set the clock for the first time is select your time zone.
If you live in the Eastern Standard Time zone, you do not need to adjust the area setting.

Press TIME ZONE.
Area number “2” appears on the display.
Press TIME ZONE repeatedly to select a number as follows:

Area number	Time zone
0	Newfoundland Standard Time
1	Atlantic Standard Time
2 (default)	Eastern Standard Time
3	Central Standard Time
4	Mountain Standard Time
5	Pacific Standard Time
6	Alaska Standard Time
7	Hawaii Standard Time

The clock display switches to the current time of the selected time zone in about 4 seconds.

Note

During shipment and your first use, a clock error may occur. In this case, refer to “Setting the clock manually” to set the correct time.

About Automatic DST/summer time adjustment

This unit automatically adjusts for daylight saving time (summertime). “DST” automatically appears on the display at the beginning of daylight saving time (summertime), and disappears at the end of daylight saving time (summertime).

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.

Notes

The implementation of DST/summertime and its beginning/ending date and time are subject to circumstances and laws in each country/region. Should this interfere with the desired adjustment, cancel the Automatic DST/summer time adjustment and set the clock manually as necessary. Customers living in a country/region that does not use daylight saving time (summer time) should cancel the Automatic DST/summer time adjustment before using the unit.
When Hawaii Standard Time is set, the default Automatic DST/summer time adjustment setting is off.

To cancel Automatic DST/summer time adjustment

The Automatic DST/summer time adjustment can be canceled.
Press and hold DST for more than 3 seconds while the clock is displayed.
A beep sound, and “Aut →OFF” appear on the display to show that the Automatic DST/summer time adjustment has been canceled. The clock display returns.
To reactivate Automatic DST/summer time adjustment
Press and hold DST for more than 3seconds. A beep sound, and “Aut →On” appear on the display to show that Automatic DST/summer time adjustment has been activated. The clock display returns.

Operations

Setting the clock manually
To change the clock setting manually, operate the unit as follows.

Press and hold ENTER/TIME SET for more than 2 seconds.
You will hear a beep and the last two digits of the year will start to flash on the display.
Press + or repeatedly to select the year, and then press ENTER/TIME SET.
Repeat step 2 to set the month, day, and time.
After setting the time, two short beeps will sound and the seconds will start incrementing from zero.

Note

If you do not press any button for about 1 minute while setting the clock, the clock setting mode will be canceled.

When daylight saving time (summer time) begins/ends while Automatic DST/summer time adjustment is set to off
Change the clock setting manually if you have canceled the Automatic DST/summer time adjustment.

Playing the radio

Press RADIO to turn on the radio.
Set BAND to the desired band (AM or FM).
Tune to the desired station using TUNING.
Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/ .To turn off the radio, press ALARM RESET/OFF.

Setting the alarm

The alarm sound can be selected from RADIO (radio) or BUZZ (buzzer).
Before setting the alarm

Make sure to set the clock. (See “Setting the clock manually.”)
To set the radio alarm, first tune to a station and adjust the volume. (See “Playing the radio.”)

To set the alarm

Set ALARM MODE to the desired alarm sound (RADIO or BUZZ).
The alarm time appears for a few seconds, and then “ ” appears on the display. (It does not appear when the switch is set to OFF.)
Press SET ALARM TIME + or repeatedly to set the desired time while the alarm time appears on the display.
While setting the alarm time, “ ” flashes on the display. When the alarm time setting operation is complete, the clock display returns after a few seconds, and “ ” changes from flashing to fully lit.
At the set time, the radio will turn on, or the buzzer will sound gradually increasing in volume. (“ ” flashes on the display.)

To stop the alarm

Press ALARM RESET/OFF to turn off the alarm.
The alarm will sound again at the same time the next day.
To doze for a few more minutes

Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.

The sound turns off, but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes.
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS, the snooze time changes as follows:

The display shows the snooze time for about 4 seconds and returns to show the current time. “ ” flashes on the display.)

To deactivate the alarm

Set ALARM MODE to OFF.
“ ” disappears from the display.

Notes

The alarm time setting cannot be changed if the ALARM MODE is set to OFF. If SET ALARM TIME + or is pressed, “OFF” appears on the display for about 0.5 seconds.
ENTER/TIME SET, DST, and TIME ZONE are unavailable while the alarm is sounding or the snooze function is turned on.
If no operation is performed while the alarm is sounding, the alarm will stop after about 60 minutes.
The alarm function works as usual on the first and last day of daylight saving time (summertime). When Automatic DST/ summer time adjustment is set, if the alarm is set for a time that is skipped when daylight saving time (summer time) begins, the alarm is skipped, or if the alarm is set for a time that overlaps the end of daylight saving time (summertime), the alarm sounds twice.

Notes on the alarm in the event of a power interruption
If the set alarm time comes in the event of a power interruption or a power interruption occurs while the alarm is sounding, the display will turn off and the alarm will not sound, and the alarm status will be as follows:

If power returns within 60 minutes from the alarm set time, the alarm will sound.
If the power interruption occurred while the snooze function was operating, the snooze function will continue.
If the snooze time had passed when the power interruption occurred, the alarm will sound after power returns.

In this status, if “ ” does not light up, ALARM RESET/OFF, SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS and alarm mode functions are available. The snooze time will be fixed to only 10 minutes if SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS has been pressed.

Setting the sleep timer

You can fall asleep to the radio using the sleep timer, which turns off the radio automatically after a preset duration.
Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in minutes) changes as follows:

The radio will play for the duration you set, then shut off.
To deactivate the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to “OFF.”

To turn off the radio before the preset time
Press ALARM RESET/OFF.
To use both the 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.
Set the alarm, then set the sleep timer.

Note

When the alarm is set to sound during the sleep timer duration, the sleep timer will be deactivated automatically when the alarm sounds.

Setting the brightness of the display

Three levels of brightness are available.
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS, the brightness of the display changes as follows:

Note

When the alarm is sounding or the snooze function is active, the brightness of the display cannot be changed.

General information

About the battery as a backup power source
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup power source to keep the clock operating during a power interruption.

When to replace the battery
When the battery is discharged, “ ” appears on the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is discharged, the current time and alarm will be erased.

Notes for customers

This unit includes a preinstalled Lithium battery (CR2032) as a backup power source for the clock, which is preset to EST (Eastern Standard Time) at the factory.
If “AM 12:00” flashes on the display when the unit is connected to an AC outlet for the first time, the battery may be discharged. In this case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The preinstalled CR2032 battery is considered part of the product and is covered by the warranty. You are required to show “Notes for customers” (in this
instruction) to a Sony dealer in order to validate the warranty for this product.

Replacing the backup battery

Keep the AC plug connected to the wall outlet and remove the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit by pulling it up while sliding the tab. (See Fig. A-1.)
Insert a new battery into the battery compartment with the side facing up.
To remove the battery from the battery compartment, push it out from the side marked PUSH. (See Fig. A-2.)
Insert the battery compartment back into the unit along the groove and push it from above until it clicks. (See Fig. A-3.)
The tab locks the battery compartment.
Press RADIO to remove “ ” from the display.

Notes

When you replace the battery, do not disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet.
Otherwise, the current date, current time, and alarm will be erased.
If the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by leakage or corrosion.

Troubleshooting

Should any problems persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer?
The clock flashes “AM 12:00” after a power interruption.

The battery is discharged. Remove the old battery and insert a new one.

Unsatisfactory reception

The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna. Extend the AC power cord fully to increase reception sensitivity.
Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar AM antenna is built into the unit.
Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface, as this may lead to interference.

The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time.

Check that “ ” appears on the display. The radio alarm is activated but no sound is emitted at the preset alarm time.
Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/ .
When daylight saving time (summer time) begins, the clock does not switch to daylight saving time (summer time) automatically.
Make sure the clock is set correctly.
When “Aut → On” appears on the display after pressing and holding DST for more than 3 seconds, the Automatic DST/summer time function becomes active.