Sony ICF-C212 FM/AM Clock Radio with Full Power Back-up (Black)

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Product Manual [562kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00009960H
• Item model number: ICF212BLACK
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,683 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 15, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The stylishly simple Sony ICF-C212 is a basic, yet effective FM/AM clock radio. The ICF-C212 has been given a sleek new look. The clock radio's size and color will look unassuming on any bedside table, desk or bookshelf. The green LED numerals are nearly an inch high, providing easy recognition, even from across the bed and with fuzzy eyes. With the snooze button, Sony has made it quite easy to over-sleep class or that early morning work meeting. The timer function will turn off the radio after a set amount of time; this feature is especially nice for those who like to fall asleep to soothing music or the latest news. To reassure you of alarm activation, Sony has put an alarm indicator on the display; no longer will you wonder if you have indeed set and turned-on the alarm. If your area is prone to power outages, you will enjoy the full power back-up feature. The back-up required 9V battery will keep your clock and alarm functions operational should a power outage occur. The thumbwheel AM/FM tuner gives you options for either musical or talk-radio reception.

What's in the Box
Sony ICF-C212 (black) clock radio, ninety day warranty and user's manual.

Product Description
Great for the kitchen or bedroom, Sony ICF-C212 Large Display AM/FM Clock Radio features an easy-to-read 0.9" LED display that you can read even from across the room. Snooze and sleep timers for dreaming convenience, battery power backup and AM/FM Tuner.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great For The Price!, July 13, 2003

By A Customer

I got as much or more than I was expecting with this Sony clock radio. Yes, the controls are a bit cramped. Yes, the sliding "on-off-alarm" switch is a bit difficult to navigate in the dark. But it's a good looking little thing, and it had the battery back-up I was looking for, creating less chance of being late for work in the event of a power failure.

So how did I get "more" than I was expecting? This thing sounds much better than the 20 year old GE clock radio it's replacing, and it comes with an FM antenna (a small wire dangling off the back). FM and AM reception were both better than with my trusty GE, who's only drawback was that the battery only saved the time during a power failure, but wouldn't set off the alarm. A great Amazon.com price on a great little Sony clock radio!

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Overall Good Alarm Clock except Whack Battery Requirements, January 29, 2006

By	N. Le (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What can I say, it's an alarm clock, it does what it's supposed to do. Can't expect too much from the radio. My only rant is the battery. BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY! This will not accept your regular 9V Batteries because it requires a specific type ( IEC code 6F22 to be exact). The specification is listed in the manual and on the battery lid. This can only be a problem if you so desire battery backup power. These batteries are Heavy Duty Industrial type and will set you back at least $5 per versus the buck something of the regular 9v batteries. Most stores don't even carry these. Googling these yielded returns from the UK and China. Regular 9V Engergizers and Duracells have IEC codes of 6LR61. My sister and I have two of these clock radios and have tried various Battery Brands to no avail. We haven't tried 6F22 or 8F22 (more common), though. Hope this helps.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adequate and functional, January 5, 2006

By	Not my real name (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

Easy to set up and easy to use. Can use buzzer or radio to wake you up. Easy to set time and alarm. Only has one alarm.

The tuning dial is very short (about four inches covers the entire range from 88 to 108 MHz) so you need a little patience to tune to your favorite station. I have not tried the AM tuning,so cannot comment on that. I wish it had a connection for an external antenna, but then I keep reminding myself that it is only a clock radio!

Lighted digits are large and easily read in day or night, but not so bright to disturb you as you sleep. Snooze and sleep functions work fine.