Sony ICF-CD533L, ICF-CD533 manual

3-049-012-21(1)

FM/AM Kitchen CD

Clock Radio ICF-CD533

FM/MW/LW Kitchen CD

Clock Radio ICF-CD533L

Operating Instructions

Mode d'emploi

English

Owner’s Record

The model number and the serial number are located on the top.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony CD clock radio! The CD clock radio will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure.

Before operating the CD clock radio, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

These instructions cover these models: ICF-CD533 and ICF-CD533L.

Their differences are shown below.

Model Number	ICF-CD533	ICF-CD533L
Band	FM/AM	FM/MW/LW

Features

•Built-in CD Player with Shuffle/Repeat function.

•24 hour Count Down Timer with 5 timer presets.

•A powerful bass is produced with the MEGA BASS sound system.

•3 Speaker System.

•PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Synthesized Tuner with 5 random memory presets which is a easy one button station setting.

Various Ways of

Playback

You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.

1Press PLAY MODE during play. Each press changes the play mode as follows:

none (normal play) ?

All the tracks are played once.

.

“REP 1” (single repeat)

A single track is played repeatedly.

.

“REP” (all repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly.

.

“SHUFFLE REP” (shuffle repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order.

.

“SHUFFLE” (shuffle play)

All the tracks are played once in random order.

Useful Functions

To Obtain Powerful Bass

Turn MEGA BASS to adjust the bass volume. The “MEGA BASS” system produces a powerful bass sound.

Precautions

•	Operate the unit on the power sources
	specified in “Specifications.”
• The nameplate indicating voltage, etc. is
	located at the top.
•	Disconnect the mains lead by grasping the
	plug. Never pull it by the cord.
•	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 liquid or solid object fall into the
	unit, unplug (or remove batteries from) the
	unit and have it checked by a qualified
	personnel before operating it further.
•	When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with

Sony Corporation  2000 Printed in Thailand

AC power cord Cord clamp

VOL

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

∗The graphical symbols are on the top enclosure.

For Customers in the U.S.

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

For Customers in Europe

Installing the Unit Under a Cabinet (See

Fig. A)

The unit can be installed without the spacer.

1Mark the position of the 4 holes by using the supplied template. Use a drillto make the holes (size 6.5 mm dia., 1/4 inch). (See Fig. A-a)

2When the cabinet door overhangs the shelf and obstructs the unit, you can adjust the unit/shelf height.

First set the L mark to the dot which becomes the lowest position, then you can adjust the height in 4 steps (H••L)

by turning the spacer counterclockwise. (See Fig. A-b)3Install the unit with the supplied mounting screws. (See Fig. A-c)Caution

•Since the unit is very heavy, be careful when installing the unit.

•To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or cooking appliance beneath this unit.

•Install the unit so that its AC power cord can be connected directly to a wall outlet. Do not use a converter or extension cord.

•Be sure that the AC power cord has no slack when using the unit, since the cord acts as an FM wire antenna. If the AC power cord has some slack, wind it up to the cord hook until the cord has no slack.

•The unit has a built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM radio reception. Check the condition of AM reception before fixing in position.

•Install the unit as far as possible from a source of noise. (for example, refrigerator, microwave oven, fluorescent lamp, etc.)

Setting the Clock

1Plug in the unit.

The display will flash “AM 12:00” or “0:00”.

2While holding down CLOCK, press TIME ADJ + or – until the correct time appears in the display.

When you release CLOCK, the clock begins to operate and “:” flashes.

• The clock system varies depending on the

model you own.

12-hour system: “AM 12:00” = midnight, “PM

12:00” = noon.

Operating the Radio

Manual Tuning

1Press RADIO to turn on the radio.

2Select FM, AM(MW) or LW (ICF- CD533L only) by pressing BAND. Each press of BAND changes the band.

3Tune in a station by pressing TIMER ADJ/TUNE + or – .

The FM channel step is set to 0.1 MHz and the AM channel step is set to 10 kHz for the model for North and South America. The FM channel step is set to 0.05 MHz and the AM(MW) channel step is set to 9 kHz for the model for other countries. (The FM frequency indication changes every 0.1 MHz.)

The LW channel step is set to 9 kHz. Beeps sound at the band edge. After 5 seconds, the indication becomes the current time but the “RADIO” indication remains.

4Adjust volume using VOL.

•To turn off the radio, press RADIO/CD OFF.

•To improve radio reception

FM: Extend the AC power cord fully to improve FM reception.

AM(MW)/LW: When installing the unit, rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception and then install the unit.

A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit.

•To check the station you are listening to, press RADIO lightly. The band and frequency will appear for about 5 seconds.

Preset Tuning

You can preset up to five FM/AM(MW)/LW stations in random.

Example: To set AM 1260 kHz in memory presets button 1.

1Tune in the AM 1260 kHz (See “Manual Tuning”).2Hold down the desired preset button until the beeps sound.

AM

The frequency will appear for about

5 seconds and then return to the current time.

• To change the preset station, preset a new

station in the number of which you want to

change the station. The previous station is

canceled.

a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent

solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or

chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.

• 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.

For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet. (for U.S.A. only)

If you have any question, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

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.

The CD player does not operate.

•Did you close the CD tray?

•Did you place a disc correctly?

The disc should be placed with the labelled surface 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 tray open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.

Skipping of sound in CD operation

•Dusty or defective disc—Clean or replace the disc.

•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 7mm aperture.)

Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz –1.5+1dB

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Radio sectionFrequency range:

Model for North America

FM: 87.5-108 MHz

AM: 530-1,710 kHz

OPEN/

MEGA BASS

24-hour system: “0:00” = midnight, “12:00” =

noon.

Model for other countries FM: 87.5-108 MHz

6 CLOSE

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

Cord hooks

This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom exterior.For Customers in Canada

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

•	To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing
	the + or – button while holding down CLOCK.
•	To set the current time from zero seconds, at
	step 2, release CLOCK with the time signal.

Playing a Disc

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

1Press 6OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD on the disc tray.

2 Press CD ^.

Tuning in a Preset Station1Press RADIO.2Press a preset number button of the station you want to tune in.3Adjust volume using VOL.

Setting the Count Down Timer

Use the timer as a reminder. The beep sounds for 60 minutes when the preset time has passed. The beep sounds when the radio is on or off. The timer can be set at 1 minute intervals between 0:01–24:00.

1Press TIMER•SET/ON/OFF.“TIMER” will appear in the display.

TIMER

AM(MW): 531-1,602 kHz

LW: 153-279 kHz (ICF-CD533L only)

Channel step:

Model for North and South America FM: 0.1 MHz (fixed)

AM: 10 kHz (fixed) Model for other countries FM: 0.05* MHz (fixed) AM(MW); 9 kHz (fixed)

LW: 9 kHz (fixed) (ICF-CD533L only)

*The frequency display is raised or lowered by steps of 0.1 MHz.

(Example: Frequency 88.05 MHz is displayed as "88.0 MHz".)

GeneralTime display:

Model for North America and UK: 12-hour system

Model for other countries: 24-hour system

Speaker:

Front Speakers: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 inches) ⋅ 2, 8 ohms

Woofer: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 inches) 4 ohms

Power outputs:

RADIO	FM	RADIO CD	TIMER	SHUFFLE		CD	^
	MW			REP 1ALL
	AM			TRACK
BAND CLOCK	LW					OFF	PLAY
	PM
							MODE
TIMER	PRESET TIMER / TUNING SELECT/ PRESET				TIMER ADJ/TUNE
	2	3	4	5
1					--	= + +
SET/ON/OFF
						TIME ADJ
A a		b Spacer
				L(Low)
Template				Dot		H	L

c

Mounting screw

The disc tray closes and the player plays all

the tracks once.

3 Adjust volume using VOL.

To	Press
Pause	CD ^
Resume play after	CD ^again
pause
Locate the beginning	=**
of the current
track (AMS*)
Locate the next	+**
track (AMS)
Go back at high speed	Hold down =**
Go ahead at high	Hold down +**
speed
Locate the previous	=repeatedly**
track (AMS)
Locate the succeeding	+repeatedly**
track (AMS)
Stop play	RADIO/CD OFF

*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor

**These operations are possible during both play and pause.

•To handle compact discs

This way

Handle the disc by its edge.

Not this way

Do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape nor write anything on the surface.

Note

•When you press CD ^, if there is no disc in the CD compartment, the “00” indication flashes for about 5 seconds and the unit will be turned off.

2While “TIMER” is in the display, pressTIMER ADJ/TUNE + or –.When the desired time appears in the display, release TIMER ADJ/TUNE + or– and press TIMER•SET/ON/OFF. The beep sounds twice, and the timer is set.

TIMER

When the time has elapsed, the buzzer will sound and the display flashes.

TIMER

•While the timer is set, the display shows the remaining time. To display the current time, press CLOCK.

•To stop the beep in the middle of beeping, press TIMER•SET/ON/OFF.

•To cancel the timer setting time, before the time elapses, hold down TIMER•SET/ON/OFF until “TIMER” disappears.

The timer setting time is canceled and the current time appears in the display.

Preset Timer

You can preset up to five different count down timers.

1Set the timer (See “Setting the Count Down Timer”).

2Hold down the desired preset button until the beeps sound.

Operating the Preset Timer

1Press TIMER•SET/ON/OFF.

2Press the desired preset button.3Press TIMER•SET/ON/OFF again.

Front Speakers: 1.5W + 1.5W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Woofer: 4.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements:

North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Other models: 220-230 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption:

Model for U.S.A.: 20W

Model for other countries: 22W Dimensions: Approx. 355.5 ⋅ 112.5 ⋅ 308 mm

(w/h/d)

(Approx. 14 ⋅ 4 1/2 ⋅ 12 1/4 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass: Approx. 3.4 kg (7lb 8oz) not incl. parts

Supplied accessory: Mounting screws (4), Template (1), Spacers (4), Cord clamp (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.