Sony Clock Radio ICF CD843L User Manual

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Playing a CD  
Precautions  
An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an  
adaptor.  
• Operate the unit on the power source specified in  
the “Specifications.”  
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is  
located on the bottom of the unit.  
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it  
out by the plug, not the cord.  
1 Push OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD  
compartment lid and place a disc.  
• 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.  
Labelled surface up  
• 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.  
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat  
build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, a  
blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) which might  
block the ventilation holes.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,  
unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft  
cloth dampened with mild detergent solution. Never  
use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they  
may mar the casing.  
FM/MW/LW  
2 Close the CD compartment lid.  
3 Press CD u.  
NCD” and “TRACK 01” appear on the display  
to indicate that track 1 of the CD is playing.  
CD Clock Radio  
4 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
To  
Press  
Pause  
CD u  
ICF-CD843L  
Operating Instructions  
Resume play after pause  
CD u again  
.**  
Locate the beginning of  
the current track (AMS*)  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your unit, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Locate the next track  
(AMS*)  
>**  
Go back at high speed  
Hold down .**  
Hold down >**  
. repeatedly**  
Go forward at high speed  
Troubleshooting  
Locate the previous track  
(AMS*)  
Should any problem occur with the unit, make the  
following checks to determine whether or not  
servicing is required. If the problem persists, consult  
the nearest Sony dealer.  
Locate the succeeding  
track (AMS*)  
> repeatedly**  
The clock does not show the correct time.  
• Has an electrical power outage lasting more than  
one minute occurred?  
The CD, radio or buzzer alarm does not  
sound at the preset alarm time.  
Stop play  
x
*
AMS = Automatic Music Sensor  
** These operations are possible during both play and  
pause.  
• Hasn’t all ALARM indicator lights gone out?  
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
The CD or radio alarm is activated but no  
sound comes on at the preset alarm time.  
• Has VOLUME been adjusted ?  
The CD player does not operate.  
• Did you close the CD lid?  
This unit is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but  
playback capability may vary depending on the  
quality of the disc, the recording device and  
application software.  
• Did you place the disc correctly?  
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies  
The disc should be placed with the labelled  
side up.  
• Dusty or defective disc — Clean the disc with an  
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the  
center out.  
• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment  
open for about an hour to get rid of moisture  
condensation.  
Printed on 100% recycled paper using  
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free  
vegetable oil based ink.  
This product is designed to play back discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies are marketed by some record  
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,  
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard  
and may not be playable by this product.  
2004 Sony Corporation  
Printed in China  
Sporadic loss of sound in CD operation.  
• Dusty or defective disc — Clean or replace the disc.  
Volume too high — Reduce the volume.  
• Strong vibration.  
To handle compact discs  
Correct  
Handle the disc by its  
edge.  
Specifications  
To display the year and date, press  
WARNING  
SNOOZE•DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the date,  
and within 4 seconds press it again for the year. The  
display shows the date or year for a few seconds and  
then changes back to the current time.  
CD player section  
System: Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties:  
Incorrect  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such  
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.  
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC  
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the  
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC  
outlet immediately.  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: 780 nm  
Emission duration: Continuous  
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW  
(This output is the value measured at a distance of  
about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on  
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)  
Do not touch the  
surface.  
To set the current time rapidly, hold down  
TUNE/TIME SET + or .  
In step 5, when you press CLOCK after the minute  
setting to activate the clock, the seconds start counting  
from zero.  
Do not stick paper or  
tape or write anything  
on the surface.  
+1  
Frequency response: 20-20 000 Hz –1.5 dB  
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit  
To change the display to the  
daylight saving time (summer time) indication  
Notes  
Radio section  
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,  
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do  
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.  
• If you press CD u when there is no disc in the CD  
compartment, “00” flashes for about 5 seconds on  
the display and the unit turns off automatically.  
Press D.S.T./SUMMER T.  
Frequency range:  
” is displayed and the time indication changes to  
North and South America  
summer time.  
To deactivate the summer time function, press  
D.S.T./SUMMER T. again.  
Features  
Band  
FM  
Range  
Channel step  
0.1 MHz  
• FM/MW/LW 3 band PLL (phase locked loop)  
synthesized clock radio  
87.5-108 MHz  
530-1 610 kHz  
MW  
10 kHz  
• Easy preset digital tuning with 20 memory presets  
• Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback  
function  
• Easy to see large Display with small footprint.  
• Triple Alarm (Radio, buzzer or CD) with the  
extendable snooze function.  
• Easy nap timer –one push operation.  
• LCD with backlight which has a brightness control  
switch.  
• D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) –Summer time  
calculation.  
• After 20 minutes, playback will be stop when you  
press CD u during play back.  
Changing MW  
Channel Step  
Other countries/Regions  
Band  
FM  
Range  
Channel step  
0.05 MHz  
9 kHz  
Various Modes of CD  
87.5-108 MHz  
531-1 602 kHz  
153-279 kHz  
The MW channel step differs depending on areas. The  
channel step of this unit is factory-set to 9 kHz.  
Change the settings as shown below to be able to  
listen to the radio.  
Playback  
MW  
LW  
You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.  
9 kHz  
Press CD PLAY MODE.  
Each press changes the play mode as follows:  
Area  
Channel step  
General  
Display  
Indication  
Play  
mode  
North and South American countries 10 kHz  
Time display: 12-hour system  
Speaker: 66 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia., 4 Ω  
Power outputs:  
Other countries/Regions  
9 kHz  
none  
(normal play)  
Setting the Clock  
and Date  
All the tracks are played once.  
Note  
1.2 W + 1.2 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)  
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50 Hz  
Dimensions:  
When the MW channel step is changed, the preset  
stations for MW/FM will be initialized.  
When the MW channel step is changed, the FM  
channel step is also changed.  
m
“REP 1”  
A single track is played repeatedly.  
(single repeat)  
1 Plug in the clock radio.  
Approx. 185.5 × 176 × 210.5 mm (w/h/d)  
(Approx. 7 3/8 × 7 × 8 3/8 inches) incl.  
projecting parts and controls  
The display will flash “AM 12:00”.  
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1 Turn off the power.  
“REP ALL”  
All the tracks are played repeatedly.  
(all repeat)  
2 Press CLOCK for a few seconds.  
You will hear a beep and the year will start to  
flash in the display.  
Mass: Approx. 1 870 g (4 lb 2oz)  
2 While holding down OFF x•ALARM  
RESET, keep pressing PRESET  
TUNING 1 button for more than 5 seconds.  
Two short beeps sound, and the AM  
channel step will be changed.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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“SHUFFLE”  
All the tracks are played once  
in random order.  
(shuffle play)  
3 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or until the  
Lead-free solder is used for  
soldering.  
correct year appears in the display.  
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4 Press CLOCK once.  
If you proceed to step 2 again, the channel  
step changes again.  
Halogenated flame retardants are  
not used in printed wiring boards.  
“SHUFFLE REP”  
All the tracks are played repeatedly  
in random order.  
(shuffle repeat)  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day,  
hour, and minute.  
After setting the minutes, press CLOCK to start  
the clock, and you will hear two short beeps.  
 

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