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FM/MW/LW

CD Clock Radio

ICF-CD843L

Operating Instructions
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

2004 Sony CorporationPrinted in China
Playing a CD
An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an adaptor.1Push OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD compartment lid and place a disc.Labelled surface up2Close the CD compartment lid.3Press CD u.

“NCD” and “TRACK 01” appear on the display to indicate that track 1 of the CD is playing.

4Press VOLUME to adjust the volume.

To

Press
PauseCD u

 

 

Resume play after pauseCD u again

 

 

Locate the beginning of

.**

the current track (AMS*)

 

Locate the next track

>**

(AMS*)

 

 

 

Go back at high speedHold down .**

 

 

Go forward at high speedHold down >**

 

 

Locate the previous track. repeatedly**

(AMS*)

 

Locate the succeeding> repeatedly**
track (AMS*)

 

 

 

Stop play

x

*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor**These operations are possible during both play and pause.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 copyright protection technologies

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.

To handle compact discsCorrectHandle the disc by its edge.
Precautions
•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.

•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.

•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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, 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 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.•Hasn’t all ALARM indicator lights gone out?

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?•Did you place the disc correctly?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.

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
WARNING
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.

Features
•FM/MW/LW 3 band PLL (phase locked loop) synthesized clock radio•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.
Setting the Clock and Date
1Plug in the clock radio.The display will flash “AM 12:00”.

To display the year and date, press 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.

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.

To change the display to thedaylight saving time (summer time) indicationPress D.S.T./SUMMER T.“ ” is displayed and the time indication changes to summer time.To deactivate the summer time function, press D.S.T./SUMMER T. again.
Changing MW
Channel Step

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.

AreaChannel step

North and South American countries

10 kHz
Other countries/Regions9 kHz

 

 

Note

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.
IncorrectDo not touch the surface.Do not stick paper or tape or write anything on the surface.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.

•After 20 minutes, playback will be stop when you press CD u during play back.Various Modes of CDPlaybackYou can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.Press CD PLAY MODE.Each press changes the play mode as follows:
DisplayPlay
Indicationmode
none(normal play)

All the tracks are played once.

 

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“REP 1”(single repeat)
A single track is played repeatedly.

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CD player sectionSystem: 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+1dBWow and flutter: Below measurable limitRadio sectionFrequency range:North and South America
BandRange

Channel step

FM

87.5-108 MHz0.1 MHz

 

 

 

MW

530-1 610 kHz

10 kHz

 

 

Other countries/Regions

 

Band

Range

Channel step

FM

87.5-108 MHz

0.05 MHz

 

 

 

MW

531-1 602 kHz

9 kHz

 

 

 

LW

153-279 kHz

9 kHz

 

 

 

GeneralTime display: 12-hour systemSpeaker: 66 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia., 4 ΩPower outputs:

1.2 W + 1.2 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions:
Approx. 185.5 ⋅ 176 ⋅ 210.5 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 7 3/8 ⋅ 7 ⋅ 8 3/8 inches) incl.
2Press CLOCK for a few seconds.You will hear a beep and the year will start to flash in the display.3Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the correct year appears in the display.4Press CLOCK once.5Repeat 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.

1Turn off the power.

2While 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.

If you proceed to step 2 again, the channel step changes again.
“REP ALL”(all repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly.

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“SHUFFLE”(shuffle play)
All the tracks are played once

 

in random order.

 

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“SHUFFLE REP”(shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order.

projecting parts and controls

Mass: Approx. 1 870 g (4 lb 2 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Lead-free solder is used for soldering.Halogenated flame retardants are not used in printed wiring boards.