Sony Ericsson ICF-CD73W manual

3-253-601-51(1)

WEATHER/FM/AM CD Portable Radio

Operating Instructions

ICF-CD73W

2008 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

•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

•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

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 using	WEATHER	FM	AM	CD
Sony alkaline	50	50	60	18
Size C (LR 14)

Sony Size C	15	15	17	3
(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.

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.

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-CD73W

Serial No.

For customers who purchased this product 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.

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

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.)

A B

fBuckle	AC power adaptor
	(not supplied)
	B To a wall outlet

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 this product, you may call;

Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:	SONY
Model No.:	ICF-CD73W
Responsible Party:	Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:	16530 Via Esprillo, San
	Diego, CA 92127 USA
Telephone No.:	858-942-2230

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

•WEATHER/FM/AM PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesized tuner with 20 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.

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.

•When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. In that case, current time and preset tuning settings will be reset. Set them again when you next use the unit.

Frequency response: 20 – 20 000 Hz –1.5dB

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Radio sectionFrequency range:

Band	Range	Channel
		step
WEATHER	1 – 7 ch	1 channel
FM	87.5 – 108 MHz	0.1 MHz
AM	530 – 1 710 kHz	10 kHz

GeneralTime display: 12-hour system

Speaker: 50 mm (2 inches) dia, 6 Ω

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 VDimensions:

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.

DC IN 6 V jack

D E

Suction cup

FM wire antenna