1976 Sony Digimatic ICF-C670W. This clock radio features a genuine wood case, external radio antenna, and a 50Hz/60Hz switch for use with foreign electrical systems (no voltage selector 120v only). The Copal 10-2412-00 flip clock mechanism is made almost entirely of plastic and is very light compared to earlier Copal mechanisms. The motor runs on 10v AC. Clock illumination is via a single 6v green tinted incandescent miniature lamp set in a plastic diffuser bar. Clock lamp also illuminates radio dial at all times.
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Hi, Sorry to revive an old thread.
I have just bought one of these clocks. it is in ok shape, I but I have taken it apart to clean and I can't get the alarm knob back on. I am unsure if it is missing something or I am just doing something incorrectly. also is there any special instructions to getting the alarm to work?
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your flip clock purchase!
I am not familiar with the workings of this particular clock, but surely someone else on the forum can help you there.
With regard to the 'knob', it appears that a part is missing (perhaps still in your vicinity or it fell off inside the clock. There is supposed to be an open metal clamp around the end of the knob, securing it in place with the metal shaft in place within the first, open, bit of the knob. The clamp leaves for a bit of wiggle room so you can push on the knob and carefully pull it off when necessary.
I hope this helps.
Robert
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I found a Sony Digimatic ICF-C670W that seems to have two "issues".
First, the lamp is out. I found a Sony issued service schematic and it identifies one lamp --- "Lamp, dial; 4.5 V 40mA".
Should I assume the correct lamp is 4.5 Volt?
I assume the problem is a burnt out lamp but have no idea what to buy. What do you recommend I order?
The second issue is far less important but I am curious. The volume knob controls volume normally EXCEPT the lowest range of the volume
is louder than what I expected (It's quite audible rather than barely audible if that's any help.)
Is this normal for Sony's of this model / period?
If not, other than giving it a shot of DeOxIt is there anything else I should try?
While I have it open to replace the bulb, I plan to lubricate the Socal motor with a synthetic lubricant.
Is there any anything else that I should service for P/M?
I am new to this forum and rehabbing flip clocks.
Thanks in advance.
P.S. While watching one of the mod's videos on YT, I noted that he used a que tip to clean each of the tiles. Great idea. Obviously, portions of the casing may be accessible for a gentle clearing while the clock is disassembled.
Last edited by FlippedOut; September 18, 2021, 06:31 PM.
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Hi,
I have joined today in the hope that I can get advice on how to replace the display illumination bulb in my Sony ICF-C670W. My mother bought it for me in 1976 as a Christmas present but I have not used it for many years & I am attempting a bit of a loft clear out, so it would be good to get the light fixed & I will try to sell.
I dont know if you fixed your light but hope that you can advise.
Note I am in the UK
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Originally posted by FlippedOut View PostI found a Sony Digimatic ICF-C670W that seems to have two "issues".
First, the lamp is out. I found a Sony issued service schematic and it identifies one lamp --- "Lamp, dial; 4.5 V 40mA".
Should I assume the correct lamp is 4.5 Volt?
I assume the problem is a burnt out lamp but have no idea what to buy. What do you recommend I order?Last edited by Franz Bibfeldt; December 14, 2023, 03:44 PM.
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