Sony ICF-CDK70 Operating Instructions

2-898-235-13 (1)
FM/AM CD Kitchen
Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi (au dos)
ICF-CDK70
© 2007 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
AC power cord Cord clamp
TIMER indicator
CD  button have a tactile dot.
There is a tactile dot
next to VOLUME +.
Turn
Push

Spacer
L (Low)
Template
Dot
Mounting screw

Magnet
Size AAA
(R03)  2
The number 5 and the VOL +
buttons have a tactile dot.
Installing the batteries
into the remote
English
commander
(See fig. - )

WARNING
Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
When to replace the batteries
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
CD kitchen clock radio, replace all the batteries with
candles on the apparatus.
new ones.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
Notes
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and
 Do not charge the dry batteries.
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
 If you do not intend to use the remote for a long
vases, on the apparatus.
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage by
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
leakage and corrosion.
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an Use of magnet (See fig.
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
A magnet is provided on the back of the remote so
from the AC outlet immediately.
that it can be attached a refrigerator or other iron
surface.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall However, do not operate the remote while it is
attached in this manner.
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
Note
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not place the remote commander near magnetic
cards such as credit cards.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
Setting the clock
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the top exterior.
1
Plug in the unit.
"AM 12:00" flashes in the display.
CAUTION
2
Hold down CLOCK/D.S.T until a short beep
The use of optical instruments with this product
sounds.
will increase eye hazard.
The hour starts to flash in the display.
Features
 3-CD changer
 CD-R/RW playback function
 Bass Reflex sound system
3
 FM/AM Digital Tuner with 30 station presets
Turn the TIMER jog dial towards + or
 Audio In jack for digital music player connectivity
– repeatedly until the correct hour appears
 Easy-to-set countdown timer for cooking
in the display.
 Digital music player holder and cable (supplied)
4
Press TIMER once.
 Magnetic remote commander (supplied)
The minute flashes.
Installing the unit under a
cabinet
(See fig.  )
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minute, and
Caution press TIMER.
Two short beeps sound and the seconds start
Please read the following before
incrementing from zero.
installing the unit
 12-hour system: "AM 12:00" = midnight
 Due to its heavy weight, the unit should be installed
 In step 4 and 5, you can press CLOCK/D.S.T instead
with great care.
of TIMER.
 Installation of the unit requires two persons.
 Use tools carefully while installing of the unit.
To the display to summer time
 Be sure that the cabinet that is used is sturdy enough
(daylight saving time)
to support the weight of the unit.
 To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or Press CLOCK/D.S.T.
cooking appliance beneath this unit. " " is displayed and the time indication changes to
summer time.
 Install the unit so that its AC power cord can be
To deactivate the summer time function, press
connected directly to a wall outlet. Do not use a
CLOCK/D.S.T again.
converter or extension cord.
 Be sure that the AC power cord has no slack during
use of the unit, since the cord acts as an FM wire
Playing a CD
antenna. If the AC power cord has some slack, wind
it around the cord hook so as to eliminate the slack.
An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an
 The unit has a built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM
adaptor.
radio reception. Confirm that AM reception is
1
acceptable before finally attaching the unit. Press OPEN/CLOSE , and insert a CD
 Install the unit as far as possible from sources of
onto the disc tray.
noise (for example, a refrigerator, microwave oven or
To insert additional discs, slide the disc tray with
fluorescent lamp).
your finger as shown below.
 This unit is not waterproof. Install it where it will
not be exposed to splashing by water, as this may
damage the unit.
 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
touch the AC power cord with wet hands.
 Never place objects between the top of the unit and
the bottom of the cabinet. This could cause the unit
to fall.
 Make sure the unit's four screws are fastened tightly.
2
 After installing the unit, do not pull down on it or Press OPEN/CLOSE  to close the disc tray.
hang something heavy on it.
Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger,
1
as this may damage the unit.
Decide on the installation location and
3
orientation of the unit based on the best Press CD  or DISC 1, 2, or 3.
reception that is possible (see "Improving
"TRACK 01" appears in the display.
the Reception").
The player plays all the tracks once.
4
2 Adjust the volume with the VOLUME
Mark the position of the 4 holes by using
control (VOL + or – on the remote).
the supplied template. Use a drill to make
the holes (size 6.5 mm diam., 9 / inch). (See
To
32
Fig. -)
Pause
3
When the cabinet door overhangs the shelf
and obstructs the unit, you can adjust the
Resume play after pause
unit/shelf height.
First set the L mark to the dot which
Cue to the beginning of the
becomes the lowest position, then you current track (AMS*)
can adjust the height in 4 steps (HL)
Cue to the beginning of the
by turning the spacer counterclockwise next track (AMS*)
(See Fig. -). The unit can be installed
Go back at high speed
without the spacer.
Go forward at high speed
4
Install the unit with the supplied mounting Locate a previous track (AMS*)  repeatedly**
screws. (See Fig. -)
Locate a succeeding track
Note (AMS*)
If you lose the supplied screws, please purchase #10 or
Stop play
M5 screws.
Select a disc
Switch to CD function from
another function
Exchange other disc during
playback
* AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
** These operations are possible during both play and
pause.
Locating a specific track on
Presetting your favorite
the remote commander
station
You can quickly locate any track using the numeric
buttons on the remote.
— Preset tuning
1
Press 0 to 9 on the remote to select a track.
You can preset 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations.
To select a 2-digit number, 15 for example, press
>10, 1, and then 5 in sequence on the remote.
Presetting a station (auto
You can select track numbers up to 99.
preset)
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
1
This unit is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but
playback capability may vary depending on the quality
2
of the disc, the recording device and application
software.
3
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the
audio material side does not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Music discs encoded with
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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 discs
Correct
Handle the disc by its edge.
Incorrect
Do not touch the surface.
Presetting a station on the
remote commander (manual
preset)
Do not stick paper or This procedure can be done only with the remote.
tape on the surface.
1
2
Note 3
)
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.
4
Various modes of CD playback
You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.
With the CD function selected, press MODE
while the player is stopped.
Each press changes the play mode as follows:
Display Play
Indication Mode
None (normal play)
All tracks on all discs are played once.

To change a preset station
"1 DISC" (single-disc play)
Manually tune in the station you want to store and
All tracks in one disc are played once.
press the numeric buttons (1 to 20 for FM, 1 to 10 for

AM) on the remote. The previously stored station will
"SHUF" (all discs shuffle)
be replaced by the new one.
All tracks on all discs are played once in
random order. Tuning in to a preset station

1
"1 DISC SHUF" (single disc shuffle)
All tracks on one disc are played once in 2
random order.

3
"REP" (all repeat)
All tracks on all the discs are played repeatedly
up to five times.
4

"REP 1" (single-track repeat)
A single track is played repeatedly.
5
Listening to the radio
— Manual tuning
Note
Holding down the desired numeric buttons (1 to 20
1
for FM, 1 to 10 for AM) on the remote for 2 seconds
Press RADIO/BAND to turn on the radio.
or more in step 4 will replace the previous station with
"RADIO" appears in the display.
the station you tuned in.
The display shows the band and frequency for 8
seconds, and then changes back to the current
time.
Switching between
2
Press RADIO/BAND repeatedly to select the
monaural and stereo
desired band.
Each press changes the band as follows:
The radio is set for stereo reception as the default
FM  AM
setting. When FM stereo reception is good, "
3
If "PRESET" appears in the display, press
appears in the display. If FM stereo reception is poor,
TUNING MODE to make "PRESET" set the radio to "Mono". The noise will be reduced,
although the sound will not be stereo.
disappear.
1
4
Hold down TUNE/PRESET/TRACK + or
2
– until the frequency digits begin to change
in the display.
The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies
3
and stops when it finds a clear station.
If you cannot find the station, press TUNE/
PRESET/TRACK + or – (TUNE + or – on the
remote) repeatedly to change the frequency
step by step. 4
The FM channel step is set at 0.1 MHz and
the AM channel step is set at 10 kHz.
5
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME
control (VOL + or – on the remote).
Listening to the sound
 To turn off the radio, press OFF.
from a connected optional
 To check the frequency of the current station, press
RADIO/BAND. The display shows the band and
digital music player
frequency for 8 seconds, and then changes back to
the current time.
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Improving the reception
FM: Extend the AC power cord fully to improve FM
reception.
AM: When installing the unit, rotate the unit
Press
horizontally for optimum reception and then
CD  install the unit. A ferrite bar antenna is built
into the unit.
 (on the remote)
CD  again
 (on the remote)
**
**
Hold down **
Hold down **
2
 repeatedly**
3
4

DISC 1, 2 or 3
CD 
 To turn off the AUDIO IN function, press OFF.
DISC 1, 2, or 3
EX-CHANGE Notes
TUNING MODE  Connect the cable firmly to prevent a malfunction.
 Keep digital music players away from the speakers.
Attaching the supplied digital
music player holder
The supplied digital music player holder allows you to
place your digital music player onto the unit.
Attach the holder as shown below.
Press RADIO/BAND to turn on the radio.
Press RADIO/BAND repeatedly to select FM
or AM.
Hold down RADIO/BANDAUTO PRESET
for 2 seconds or more.
digital music
"AUTO PRESET" starts flashing.
player holder
(supplied)
Note
Press EX-CHANGETUNING MODE while Do not place a digital music player weighing more
than 500 grams (17.6 oz) on the holder; as this may
"AUTO PRESET" is flashing.
damage the holder.
Two short beeps sound, auto preset start to
function, and then "AUTO PRESET" stops
flashing.
Useful function
When the unit tunes in a station, two short beeps
sound, scanning stops, and then the station is
Obtaining powerful bass
stored.
Example: The following display appears when
Switch MEGA BASS to ON.
the unit stops scanning at 99 MHz and stores the
The "MEGA BASS" system produces a powerful bass
frequency in preset 2. sound.
Operating the cooking
timer (countdown timer)
After auto preset has completed, preset 1 appears
in the display below.
The timer can be set for durations of 1 minute to 120
minutes.
1
Turn the TIMER jog dial towards + until the
desired time appears in the display.
"TIMER" appears in the display.
After setting the time, the current time is
displayed again if you do not perform any
operation for more than 60 seconds.
2
Press TIMER once.
Timer indicator lights and a short beep sounds.
While the timer is operating, the display shows the
Press RADIO/BAND to turn on the radio.
time remaining.
Press RADIO/BAND repeatedly to select FM
Pressing the CLOCK/D.S.T will cause the current
time to appear for a few seconds.
or AM.
Cooking timer ON—
Press TUNE + or – repeatedly to tune in the
station you want to preset.
When the time has elapsed, the buzzer will sound and
the TIMER indicator will flash.
Hold down the numeric buttons (1 to 20 for
Even if the CD, the radio, or AUDIO IN function is
FM, 1 to 10 for AM) you want to store until
being played, the buzzer of the timer sounds together.
two short beeps sound.
While the buzzer sounds, the volume of the CD,
(To store preset a 2-digit number, 15 for the radio, or AUDIO IN function is decreased. The
volume returns to the previous volume level when the
example, press >10, 1, and then hold down
buzzer stops.
5 for 2 seconds or more in sequence.)
Example: The following display appears when
Cooking timer OFF—
you preset FM 90 MHz in PRESET 2.
The buzzer is turned off automatically after 60 minutes
and the display shows current time.
To stop cooking timer
Press TIMER to turn off the buzzer.
Pressing any button will turn off the buzzer also.
To deactivate cooking timer
Press TIMER. The TIMER indicator goes off and the
current time appears in the display.
When carrying the unit
Press RADIO/BAND to turn on the radio.
When carrying the unit, do the following to lock the
Press RADIO/BAND repeatedly to select FM CD mechanism in order to prevent damaging it.
or AM. 1
Remove all discs from the disc tray.
Press TUNING MODE. 2
Hold down OFF and DISC 1 on the unit
"PRESET" appears in the display.
until "0000" appears in the display.
Press the TUNE/PRESET/TRACK + or – (or The unit is locked.
the numeric buttons on the remote) where 3
Disconnect the AC power plug.
the desired station is to be stored.
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME
Unlocking the CD
control (VOL + or – on the remote).
After a few seconds, the display returns to the mechanism
current time, but the preset button number is
remained.
1
Reconnect the AC power plug.
The unit is unlocked.
Precautions
 Use the power source specified in the
"Specifications" to operate the unit.
 To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it
out by the plug, not the cord.
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source
such as a radiator or air duct, 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 material that might
Press RADIO/BAND to turn on the radio.
block the ventilation holes such as a curtain.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
Press RADIO/BAND repeatedly to select
unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified
FM.
personnel before operating it any further.
Press MODE.  To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with
a mild detergent solution.
"Mono" (monaural) or "ST" (stereo) appears in
the display.
If you have any questions or problems
Each press of MODE switches the radio between
concerning your unit, please consult your nearest
"Mono" and "ST".
Sony dealer.
Select "Mono" or "ST".
The mode you select appears in the display for a
Troubleshooting
few seconds, and is then replaced by the current
time.
Should the problem persists after you have made the
following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The lamps for DISC 1 to 3 light up.
 When you set the clock, the lamps will turn off.
The clock does not show the correct time.
 Has an electrical power outage occurred?
Using the supplied audio cable, connect
The CD player does not operate.
the AUDIO IN jack on the unit to the line
 Did you close the disc tray?
output jack or headphones jack on the
 Did you place the disc correctly?
optional digital music player.
The disc should be placed with the labeled side up.
audio cable
 Dusty or defective disc—Clean the disc with an
To AUDIO IN jack (supplied)
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 allow condensation to
To the line
evaporate.
output jack or
headphones
Sporadic loss of sound during CD operation.
jack
 Dusty or defective disc—Clean or replace the disc.
 Excessively high volume—Reduce the volume.
(optional digital
 Strong vibration.
music player)
The CD function does not operate (
and flash in the display).
 Hold down OFF for 5 seconds.
Press AUDIO IN.
"AUDIO IN" appears in the display.
There is a noise from the speakers.
Play the optional digital music player.  You may hear a noise when you operate the remote
during an AM broadcast.
Adjust to the volume with the VOLUME
control (VOL + or – on the remote).
The remote does not work.
 Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
remote sensor on the unit, and move the unit away
from fluorescent lights.
 Point the remote at the system's sensor.
 Move the remote closer to the system.
Specifications
CD player section
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties:
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Number of channels: 2
Frequency response: 20 – 20 000 Hz +1 dB
–2
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM: 530 – 1 710 kHz
Antennas:
FM: AC power cord
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
General
Time display: 12-hour system
Speaker: 66 mm (2 5 ⁄ inches) diam., 6 Ω, cone type
8
(2)
Input:
Audio In jack (stereo minijack): minimum input
level 245 mV, impedance 47 kΩ
Power outputs:
1.4 W + 1.4 W (at 6 Ω, 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Dimensions:
Approx. 362  105  319 mm (w/h/d)
(approx. 14 1 ⁄  4 1 ⁄  12 5 ⁄ inches)
4 5 8
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass: Approx. 3.2 kg (7 lb 1 oz)
Supplied accessories:
mounting screws (M5 screw) (4)
template (1)
spacers (4)
cord clamp (1)
remote commander (1)
audio cable (1)
digital music player holder (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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