SONY ICF-CD73V - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

3-253-601-21 (1)

2003 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

TV/WEATHER/FM/AM

CD Portable Radio

Operating Instructions

ICF-CD73V

Owner's Record

The model number and the serial number are located at the bottom.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you

call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ICF-CD73V

Serial No.

For customers in the USA

Please register this product on line at

http://www.sony.com/productregistration.

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new

products, services, and other important announcements.

Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event

that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.

· To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened

with water, wipe it again with a dry cloth. Do

not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

· Do not use soap or detergent; do not dry with

an electric hair dryer.

Note on condensation

If the player is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,

moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD

player section. Should this occur, the player will

not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD

and wait about an hour for the moisture to

evaporate.

Notes on CDs

· Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning

cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

· If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the

CD, it may cause tracking error.

Cautions on Water-

resistance

This unit is designed so that it can be used with

slight exposure to rain, snow and other forms of

moisture, but there are several points on which

caution should be observed.

· Do not allow it to come in contact with large

amounts of water.

· Do not immerse it in water.

· Open or close the battery/CD compartment

with dry hands in a place without exposure to

any water.

· Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet

hands, as there is a risk of electric shock.

· Use batteries for the unit when you use it in a

wet place, such as a bathroom. Do not use the

AC power adaptor, as there is a risk of electric

shock.

· The rubber parts attached to the lid of the

battery/CD compartment and the DC IN 6V

socket are necessary to keep the unit water

resistant. Do not damage them.

· Before replacing batteries, wipe all water

droplets from the unit. Then, open the lid on

the back of the unit.

· Any malfunction caused by water entering the

unit, consult the nearest Sony dealer.

Replacing the

Batteries

· When the batteries (not supplied) become

weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted

and "E" flashes. Replace the batteries with

new ones. When the batteries are completely

exhausted, the unit and the timer will turn off

and "E" is displayed.

· When the batteries become weak while playing

a CD, "E" will flash in the display and CD

playback will stop. However, the radio will still

function after turning on the unit again until

the batteries are completely exhausted.

· Before replacing the batteries, make sure that

the unit is turned off.

· After replacing the batteries, press RADIO ON

BAND/CD u and "E" will disappear.

· Replace the batteries within 5 minutes.

Otherwise, the memories for the clock and the

preset stations will be erased and "AM 12:00"

will flash in the display.

· When operating the unit on batteries, remove

the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack.

The unit cannot be operated on batteries when

the AC power adaptor is connected to the DC

IN jack.

· When you install/replace the batteries, do not

push hard on the unit as it may damage the

display panel or cause a malfunction.

Notes on batteries

· Do not charge dry batteries.

· Do not carry dry batteries together with coins

or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if

the positive and negative terminals of the

batteries accidentally come into contact with

metallic objects.

· When you are not going to use the unit for a

long time, remove the batteries to avoid

damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

· Do not use different types of batteries at the

same time.

· When you replace the batteries, replace all with

new ones.

Using the AC power

adaptor

· When operating the unit with an external

power source, do not remove the batteries.

These batteries serve to backup the clock and

memory settings. Since the batteries discharge

in this case as well, we recommend changing

them about once a year.

· To prevent battery leakage, we recommend

removing the batteries when the unit is

connected to a wall outlet.

· Before connecting and disconnecting the

external power source plug, be sure to turn off

the radio/CD. Otherwise, "E" may be

displayed. When this occurs, turn on the

radio/CD so that "E" disappears.

· When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is

not to be used for a long period of time, unplug

it both from the DC IN 6 V jack and from the

wall outlet.

· Use only the recommended AC power adaptor.

Using any other AC power adaptor may cause

damage to the unit.

· When the cover of the DC IN 6 V jack is open

(to use the AC power adaptor), the jack area is

not water-resistant. When the AC power

adaptor is not connected to the DC IN 6 V jack,

be sure to close the cover of the DC IN 6 V jack.

· For details of the AC power adaptor (not

supplied), see "Specifications."

Polarity of the plug

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your unit, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem occur with the unit, do the

following checks to determine whether or not

servicing is required. If the problem persists,

consult the nearest Sony dealer.

The CD player does not operate.

· Did you close the CD compartment lid?

· Did you place the disc correctly?

The disc should be placed with the labeled

side up.

· Dusty or defective disc--Clean the disc with an

optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the

center out (see "Notes on CDs").

· Take out the CD and leave the CD compart-

ment open for about an hour to get rid of

moisture condensation (see "Note on

condensation").

Sporadic loss of sound in CD operation.

· Dusty or defective disc--Clean or replace the

disc.

· Volume too high--Reduce the volume.

· Strong vibration.

Specifications

CD player section

System: Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties: 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.)

Frequency response: 20 20 000 Hz

1.5

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range:

Band

Range

Channel

step

2 13 ch

1 channel

WEATHER

1 7 ch

1 channel

87.5 108 MHz

0.1 MHz

530 1 710 kHz

10 kHz

General

Time display: 12-hour system

Speaker: 50 mm (2 inches) dia, 6

Power outputs:

400 mW + 400 mW (at 10% harmonic

distortion)

Power requirements:

6 V DC, four Size C (R14) batteries

External power source: DC IN 6 V

Dimensions:

Approx. 151.5

× 248 × 84 mm (w/h/d)

(Approx. 6

× 9 7/8 × 3 3/8 inches) incl.

projecting parts and controls

Mass: Approx. 1 350 g (2 lb 16 oz) incl. batteries

Supplied accessories:

Suction cup (1), Strap (1)

Optional accessory

AC power adaptor AC-E60HG*

The voltage of power supply is different

depending on the country/region. Please buy

an AC power adaptor in the country/region

where the unit to be used.

Your dealer may not handle the above listed

accessory. Please ask the dealer for detailed

information.

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Choosing Power

Sources

Installing the Batteries (See

Fig. A)

Press the buckle of the battery compartment lid

inward and pull upward to open the lid.

Install four Size C (R14) batteries (not supplied)

with the correct polarity and close the lid.

"AM12:00" flashes in the display when you

install batteries for the first time. To stop the

display from flashing, set the clock (see "Setting

the Clock").

Battery Life (Approx. hours)

(JEITA*)

When

WEATHER

using

Sony

alkaline

Size C

(LR 14)

Sony

Size C

(R 14)

Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries Associa-

tion) standards. The actual battery life may

vary depending on the circumstance of the

unit.

House Current (See Fig. B)

Make sure the unit is turned off before using

house current.

Connect the Sony AC power adaptor (not

supplied) to the DC IN 6 V jack firmly, and plug

it into a wall outlet.

When the AC power adaptor is not connected to

the DC IN 6 V jack, be sure to close the cover of

the DC IN 6 V jack.

WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

INFORMATION

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 radio frequency

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.

If you have any questions about the product, you

may call:

Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or

write to:

Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway

Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model:

ICF-CD73V

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack Road,

Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

Telephone Number: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard.

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony CD Portable

Radio! It will give you many hours of reliable

service and listening pleasure.

Before operating the unit, please read these

instructions thoroughly and retain them for

future reference.

Features

· Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback

· TV/WEATHER/FM/AM PLL (Phase Locked

Loop) synthesized tuner with 25 station

memory presets

· Water resistant; you can enjoy music in your

bathroom or kitchen.

· Easy-to-use shuttle dial for tuning and time

setting.

· Easy-to-set countdown timer for cooking, etc.

· Product can be hung with the supplied

hanging strap, or placed on a tabletop.

Note on AM Channel Step

The AM channel step differs depending on area.

See "Changing AM Channel Step".

Precautions

· Operate the unit only on 6 V DC. For battery

operation, use 4 Size C (R14) batteries. For AC

operation, use only the recommended AC

power adaptor.

· The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is connected

to a wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been

turned off.

· The nameplate indicating operating voltage,

etc. is located on the bottom exterior.

· Avoid exposure to temperature extremes,

direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or

mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked

under the sun.

· In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may

be difficult or subject to interference. Try

listening near a window.

· Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,

keep away personal credit cards using

magnetic coding or spring-wound watches

from the unit to prevent possible damage from

the magnet.

AC power adaptor

(not supplied)

Using the FM wire

antenna (See Fig. C)

Taking out the FM wire antenna

Hook your finger around the FM wire antenna and

pull out the end of the antenna from the slot 1.

Open the buckle and unwrap the FM wire antenna

completely, then close the buckle.

Storing the FM wire antenna

When the FM wire antenna is not in use, store the

antenna as follows:

Open the buckle and wrap the FM wire antenna

completely around the buckle, then close the

buckle. Insert the end of the wire antenna into the

slot 1. Pinch the antenna wires wrapped around

the buckle and push them into the slit 2.

Note

When you close the buckle, make sure the antenna

is stored correctly. You may damage the antenna if

you close the buckle forcefully.

Tying the FM wire antenna (See

Fig. D)

Tie the FM wire antenna to the supplied suction

cup and attach the cup to the wall.

Using the Strap (See

Fig. E)

Use the strap as shown in the illustration.

Notes

· The strap is only for hanging the unit, do not use

the strap to carry it.

· Do not hang the unit from where it can easily

fall down.

To a wall outlet

FM wire antenna

Suction cup

Buckle

DC IN 6 V jack

AUTO

OFF

VOLUME

TUNE/TIME SET

TIMER SET

MAX

MIN

TIMER

SET

ON/OFF

MODE

PRESET TUNING/PRESET TIMER

SELECT/

PRESET

CLOCK

RADIO

SHUFFLE

REP1

MHz

kHz

AUTO OFF

TIMER

PRESET

TRACK

WEATHER

FM12PM

ALL

RADIO

BAND

OFF

Area

Channel step

North and South America

10 kHz

Other countries/regions

9 kHz

1 Press OFF x to turn off the power.

2 While holding down OFF x, keep

pressing the PRESET TUNING /

PRESET TIMER button 1 for more than

5 seconds.

Two short beeps will sound, and the AM

channel step will be changed. If you proceed

to step 2, the channel step will change again.

Notes

· When the AM channel step is changed, the

preset stations will be erased.

· When the AM channel step is changed, the

preset stations will be reset to their default

factory settings.

· When the AM channel step is changed, the FM

channel step also will be changed.

Improving the

Reception (See fig.

TV, WEATHER, FM:

Tie the FM wire antenna to the supplied

suction cup.

Extend and adjust the antenna Secure the

suction cup on the wall where you get

optimum reception .

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum

reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built in

the unit.

Playing the Radio

--Manual Tuning

1 Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the

radio.

The band and frequency will appear in the

display for a few seconds. Then the current

time indication will return to the display.

2 Press RADIO ON BAND repeatedly to

select the desired band.

FM1

WEATHER

FM2

When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you

may listen to the radio on either mode

(See "Presetting Your Favorite Station").

3 Rotate in either +/ direction the TUNE/

TIME SET/TIMER SET dial to tune in to

the desired station.

Two short beeps sound when the minimum

frequency of each band is received during

tuning.

4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

To check the station being received

Press RADIO ON BAND or rotate in either +/

direction the TUNE/TIME SET/TIMER SET dial

lightly. The display shows the band and

frequency for a few seconds and then returns to

the current time.

To turn off the radio, press OFF x.

Presetting Your

Favorite Station

--Preset Tuning

You can preset 10 stations in FM (5 stations in

FM1, 5 stations in FM2) and 5 stations in each

AM, TV, WEATHER.

Presetting a Station

Example: To set FM 90.0 MHz to PRESET

TUNING/PRESET TIMER button 2.

1 Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the

radio.

2 Tune in to FM 90.0 MHz (See "Manual

Tuning").

3 Hold down the desired PRESET

TUNING/PRESET TIMER button (in

this case, 2) until you hear two short

beeps.

RADIO

SHUFFLE

REP1

MHz

kHz

AUTO OFF

TIMER

PRESET

TRACK

WEATHER

FM12PM

ALL

The display shows the frequency for a few

seconds and then changes back to the current

time.

To preset another station, repeat these steps.

To change the preset station, tune in to the

desired station and hold down the PRESET

TUNING 1 to 5 button. The new station will

replace the previous station on the PRESET

TUNING button.

Tuning in to a Preset Station

1 Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the

radio.

2 Press RADIO ON BAND repeatedly to

select the desired band.

3 Press the PRESET TUNING/PRESET

TIMER button of your choice.

4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

After a few seconds, the display returns to

the current time but the PRESET TUNING

button number remains.

Note

To change the preset station, preset a new station

to the button of your choice. The previous station

will be overwritten by the new one.

Switching between

monaural and stereo

1 Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the

radio.

2 Press RADIO ON BAND repeatedly to

select FM 1 or FM 2.

3 Press MODE.

"Mono (monaural)" or "ST (Stereo)" appears

in the display.

Each time you press MODE, the mode

changes either "Mono" or "ST."

4 Select Mono or ST.

The mode you selected appears in the display

for a few seconds and returns to the current

time.

Note

When listening to the FM stereo reception, normally

set to

"ST" (stereo). If the FM stereo reception is

poor, set to

"Mono".

Although the sound will not be heard in stereo, noise

will be reduced.

Using the

Countdown Timer

The beep alarm will go off when the countdown

time has elapsed. Use the timer as a reminder.

The buzzer alarm activates whether or not the

radio reception/CD playback mode is on.

The countdown time can be set at 1 minute

intervals between 1 to 120 minutes.

1 Press TIMER SET ON/OFF.

The indication flashes in the display.

RADIO

SHUFFLE

REP1

MHz

kHz

TIMER

PRESET

TRACK

WEATHER

FM12PM

ALL

2 Rotate in either +/ direction the TUNE/

TIME SET/TIMER SET dial to set the

desired time.

3 Press TIMER SET ON/OFF.

Two short beeps sound and countdown

starts. When the countdown has completed,

the beep alarm will go off and the display

will flash.

Notes

· To stop the beep alarm, press TIMER SET ON/

OFF. The alarm will beep 30 minutes if it is not

turned off.

· While the timer is counting down, the display

shows the remaining time. To display the

current time, press CLOCK. To check the station

you are listening to, Press RADIO ON BAND

shortly. The band and frequency will appear

for a few seconds.

· To cancel the timer during the countdown,

press TIMER SET ON/OFF.

The countdown timer will be canceled and the

current time will appear in the display.

Using the PRESET TIMER buttons

You can use the countdown timer with the

PRESET TUNING/PRESET TIMER buttons.

1 Press TIMER SET ON/OFF.

2 Press the desired PRESET TUNING/

PRESET TIMER button.

The countdown time and the preset button

number will appear in the display.

The default countdown time for the PRESET

TIMER buttons 1 to 5 are 3 minutes,

10 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes and

90 minutes respectively.

3 Press TIMER SET ON/OFF again.

A beep sound and starts to countdown.

When the countdown time has elapsed, the

beep alarm will go off and the display will

flash.

Presetting a Countdown Time

You can also store a countdown time of your

choice to each of the five preset buttons.

1 Set the timer (See steps 1 and 2 of

"Using the Countdown Timer").

2 Hold down the desired PRESET

TUNING/PRESET TIMER button until

you hear two short beeps.

The countdown time has been stored as

displayed.

Other Useful

Functions

AUTO OFF function

The AUTO OFF function will turn off the radio/

CD after a preset duration of time.

1 Press RADIO ON BAND/CDu to turn

on the radio/CD.

2 Press AUTO OFF.

Each time you press AUTO OFF, the AUTO

OFF time (minutes) changes as follows.

OFF

120

The radio/CD will play for the AUTO OFF

time you have set, then turn off.

The AUTO OFF time appears in the display

for a few seconds with AUTO OFF indication.

Note

To turn off the radio/CD before the AUTO OFF

time has elapsed, press OFF x.

Buckle

1 Release the buckle on the back of the

unit to open the CD compartment lid

and place a disc.

2 Close the CD compartment lid and

fasten with the buckle until it clicks.

3 Press CD u.

" and "TRACK 01" appear in the

display to indicate that track 1 of CD is

playing.

RADIO

SHUFFLE

REP1

MHz

kHz

AUTO OFF

TIMER

PRESET

TRACK

WEATHER

FM12PM

ALL

4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

Operation

Pause

CD u

Resume play after pause

CD u again

Locate the beginning of

the current track (AMS*)

Locate the next track

(AMS*)

Go back at high speed

Hold .**

Go forward at high speed

Hold >**

Locate the previous track

repeatedly**

(AMS*)

Locate the succeeding

repeatedly**

track (AMS*)

Stop play

OFF x

AMS = Automatic Music Sensor

These operations are possible during both play

and pause.

Various Modes of CD Playback

You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.

Press MODE.

Each pressing MODE changes the play mode as

follows:

Display

indication

Play mode

none

(normal play)

All the tracks are played once.

"REP 1"

(single repeat)

A single track is played repeatedly.

"REP ALL"

(all repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly.

"SHUFFLE"

(shuffle play)

All the tracks are played once in random order.

"SHUFFLE REP" (shuffle repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly in random

order.

Notes

· 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.

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs

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.

Music discs encoded with

gies

This product is designed to play back discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with

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.

To handle compact discs

Correct

Handle the disc

by its edge.

Incorrect

Do not touch the

surface.

Do not stick paper or

tape nor write

anything on the

surface.

Changing AM

Channel Step

The AM channel step differs depending on area.

The channel step of this unit is factory-set to

10 kHz to change the setting as shown below to

be able to listen to the radio.

TV/WEATHER/FM

FM wire antenna

Setting the Clock

The display will flash "AM12:00" when the

batteries are installed or the AC power adaptor

is plugged in for the first time.

1 Hold down CLOCK for more than

2 seconds.

The beep sounds and the hour flashes in the

display.

2 Rotate in either +/ direction the TUNE/

TIME SET/TIMER SET dial until the

correct hour appears in the display.

RADIO

SHUFFLE

REP1

MHz

kHz

AUTO OFF

TIMER

PRESET

TRACK

WEATHER

FM12PM

ALL

Each rotation of the dial changes the digit(s)

by one.

When you hold the dial, the digit(s) change

rapidly.

3 Press CLOCK.

The beep sounds and the minute starts to

flash. Repeat step 2 to set the minute. After

setting the minute, press CLOCK again. The

two beeps sound and the clock starts from

0 seconds.

RADIO

SHUFFLE

REP1

MHz

kHz

AUTO OFF

TIMER

PRESET

TRACK

WEATHER

FM12PM

ALL

12-hour system: "AM 12:00" = midnight

"PM 12:00" = noon

Notes

· You can set the clock also during the radio

reception/CD playback mode.

· To set the current time quickly, rotate and hold

in either +/ direction the TUNE/TIME SET/

TIMER SET dial.

· To set the current time exactly, follow step 2

and press CLOCK again with the time signal of

a radio station.

Playing a CD (See

Fig. F)

An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an

adaptor.

LIMITED

WARRANTY

(Portable

Audio)