To set the time on your Sony Dream Machine using the auto time set manual feature, follow these steps: Step 1: Make Sure the Clock is Set to the Correct Mode. Before you can set the time on your Sony Dream Machine, you need to make sure the clock is set to the correct mode. To do this, press the "Mode" button until the display shows.. This will open up a sub-menu with various time-related settings. Step 4: Set the Time. Format the Time. Before setting the time, make sure your Sony Dream Machine is set to the correct Time Format. You can do this by pressing the MENU button and navigating to Settings > Time Format. Choose the format that suits your preference (12-hour or 24-hour).
Check if your Sony Dream Machine is set to automatically adjust for DST. If it is, try setting the correct time manually. The Time is Not Syncing : This is usually caused by a loose antenna.. To adjust the time on the Sony Dream Machine ICF-C218, hold the "Clock" button for about two seconds. This will allow you to set the year first. Press the "Clock" button again to move to the month and day, then press it again to set the time. Use the appropriate buttons to adjust the time forward or backward by two minutes.