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TV/WEATHER/FM/AM
CD Portable Radio
Operating Instructions
ICF-CD73V
2003 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
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.
CAUTION
WARNING
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
Before You Begin
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Thank you for choosing the Sony CD Portable
INFORMATION
Radio! It will give you many hours of reliable
service and listening pleasure.
This equipment has been tested and found to
Before operating the unit, please read these
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
instructions thoroughly and retain them for
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
future reference.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
Features
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
• Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback
energy and, if not installed and used in
• TV/WEATHER/FM/AM PLL (Phase Locked
accordance with the instructions, may cause
Loop) synthesized tuner with 25 station
harmful interference to radio communications.
memory presets
However, there is no guarantee that interference
• Water resistant; you can enjoy music in your
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
bathroom or kitchen.
equipment does cause harmful interference to
• Easy-to-use shuttle dial for tuning and time
radio or television reception, which can be
setting.
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
• Easy-to-set countdown timer for cooking, etc.
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
• Product can be hung with the supplied
interference by one or more of the following
hanging strap, or placed on a tabletop.
measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Note on AM Channel Step
—Increase the separation between the
The AM channel step differs depending on area.
equipment and receiver.
See “Changing AM Channel Step”.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
Precautions
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
• Operate the unit only on 6 V DC. For battery
TV technician for help.
operation, use 4 Size C (R14) batteries. For AC
operation, use only the recommended AC
If you have any questions about the product, you
power adaptor.
may call:
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or
power source (mains) as long as it is connected
write to:
to a wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been
Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway
turned off.
Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
etc. is located on the bottom exterior.
Declaration of Conformity
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes,
Trade Name:
SONY
direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or
Model:
ICF-CD73V
mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
under the sun.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road,
• In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may
Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
be difficult or subject to interference. Try
Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
listening near a window.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
keep away personal credit cards using
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
from the unit to prevent possible damage from
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
the magnet.
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
• Before connecting and disconnecting the
with water, wipe it again with a dry cloth. Do
external power source plug, be sure to turn off
not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
the radio/CD. Otherwise, “E” may be
• Do not use soap or detergent; do not dry with
displayed. When this occurs, turn on the
an electric hair dryer.
radio/CD so that “E” disappears.
• When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is
Note on condensation
not to be used for a long period of time, unplug
If the player is brought directly from a cold to a
it both from the DC IN 6 V jack and from the
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
wall outlet.
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
• Use only the recommended AC power adaptor.
player section. Should this occur, the player will
Using any other AC power adaptor may cause
not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD
damage to the unit.
and wait about an hour for the moisture to
• When the cover of the DC IN 6 V jack is open
evaporate.
(to use the AC power adaptor), the jack area is
not water-resistant. When the AC power
Notes on CDs
adaptor is not connected to the DC IN 6 V jack,
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning
be sure to close the cover of the DC IN 6 V jack.
cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.
• 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
• If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
nearest Sony dealer.
CD, it may cause tracking error.
Troubleshooting
Cautions on Water-
Should any problem occur with the unit, do the
following checks to determine whether or not
resistance
servicing is required. If the problem persists,
consult the nearest Sony dealer.
This unit is designed so that it can be used with
The CD player does not operate.
slight exposure to rain, snow and other forms of
• Did you close the CD compartment lid?
moisture, but there are several points on which
• Did you place the disc correctly?
caution should be observed.
The disc should be placed with the labeled
• Do not allow it to come in contact with large
side up.
amounts of water.
• Dusty or defective disc—Clean the disc with an
• Do not immerse it in water.
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
• Open or close the battery/CD compartment
center out (see “Notes on CDs”).
with dry hands in a place without exposure to
• Take out the CD and leave the CD compart-
any water.
ment open for about an hour to get rid of
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet
moisture condensation (see “Note on
hands, as there is a risk of electric shock.
condensation”).
• Use batteries for the unit when you use it in a
wet place, such as a bathroom. Do not use the
Sporadic loss of sound in CD operation.
AC power adaptor, as there is a risk of electric
• Dusty or defective disc—Clean or replace the
shock.
disc.
• The rubber parts attached to the lid of the
• Volume too high—Reduce the volume.
battery/CD compartment and the DC IN 6V
• Strong vibration.
socket are necessary to keep the unit water
resistant. Do not damage them.
Specifications
• Before replacing batteries, wipe all water
droplets from the unit. Then, open the lid on
CD player section
the back of the unit.
System: Compact disc digital audio system
• Any malfunction caused by water entering the
Laser diode properties: Material: GaAlAs
unit, consult the nearest Sony dealer.
Wavelength: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Replacing the
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
Batteries
(This output is the value measured at a
distance of about 200 mm from the objective
• When the batteries (not supplied) become
lens surface on the optical pick-up block with
7 mm aperture.)
weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted
+1
Frequency response: 20 – 20 000 Hz
dB
and “E” flashes. Replace the batteries with
–1.5
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
new ones. When the batteries are completely
exhausted, the unit and the timer will turn off
Radio section
and “E” is displayed.
• When the batteries become weak while playing
Frequency range:
a CD, “E” will flash in the display and CD
playback will stop. However, the radio will still
Band
Range
Channel
function after turning on the unit again until
step
the batteries are completely exhausted.
TV
2 – 13 ch
1 channel
• Before replacing the batteries, make sure that
WEATHER
1 – 7 ch
1 channel
the unit is turned off.
FM
87.5 – 108 MHz
0.1 MHz
• After replacing the batteries, press RADIO ON
BAND/CD u and “E” will disappear.
AM
530 – 1 710 kHz
10 kHz
• Replace the batteries within 5 minutes.
Otherwise, the memories for the clock and the
General
preset stations will be erased and “AM 12:00”
Time display: 12-hour system
will flash in the display.
Speaker: 50 mm (2 inches) dia, 6 Ω
• When operating the unit on batteries, remove
the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack.
Power outputs:
The unit cannot be operated on batteries when
400 mW + 400 mW (at 10% harmonic
the AC power adaptor is connected to the DC
distortion)
IN jack.
Power requirements:
• When you install/replace the batteries, do not
6 V DC, four Size C (R14) batteries
push hard on the unit as it may damage the
External power source: DC IN 6 V
display panel or cause a malfunction.
Dimensions:
Approx. 151.5 × 248 × 84 mm (w/h/d)
Notes on batteries
(Approx. 6 × 9
× 3
/
/
inches) incl.
7
3
• Do not charge dry batteries.
8
8
projecting parts and controls
• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins
or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if
Mass: Approx. 1 350 g (2 lb 16 oz) incl. batteries
the positive and negative terminals of the
Supplied accessories:
batteries accidentally come into contact with
Suction cup (1), Strap (1)
metallic objects.
Optional accessory
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
AC power adaptor AC-E60HG
*
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
* The voltage of power supply is different
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
depending on the country/region. Please buy
• Do not use different types of batteries at the
an AC power adaptor in the country/region
same time.
where the unit to be used.
• When you replace the batteries, replace all with
new ones.
Your dealer may not handle the above listed
accessory. Please ask the dealer for detailed
Using the AC power
information.
Design and specifications are subject to change
adaptor
without notice.
• 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.
Choosing Power
Using the FM wire
antenna (See Fig. C)
Sources
Installing the Batteries (See
Taking out the FM wire antenna
Fig. A)
Hook your finger around the FM wire antenna and
pull out the end of the antenna from the slot 1.
Press the buckle of the battery compartment lid
Open the buckle and unwrap the FM wire antenna
inward and pull upward to open the lid.
completely, then close the buckle.
Install four Size C (R14) batteries (not supplied)
with the correct polarity and close the lid.
Storing the FM wire antenna
“AM12:00” flashes in the display when you
When the FM wire antenna is not in use, store the
install batteries for the first time. To stop the
antenna as follows:
display from flashing, set the clock (see “Setting
Open the buckle and wrap the FM wire antenna
the Clock”).
completely around the buckle, then close the
buckle. Insert the end of the wire antenna into the
Battery Life (Approx. hours)
(JEITA*)
slot 1. Pinch the antenna wires wrapped around
When
TV
WEATHER
FM
AM
CD
the buckle and push them into the slit 2.
using
Note
Sony
When you close the buckle, make sure the antenna
alkaline
50
50
50
60
18
is stored correctly. You may damage the antenna if
Size C
you close the buckle forcefully.
(LR 14)
Sony
Tying the FM wire antenna (See
Size C
15
15
15
17
3
Fig. D)
(R 14)
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Tie the FM wire antenna to the supplied suction
Information Technology Industries Associa-
cup and attach the cup to the wall.
tion) standards. The actual battery life may
vary depending on the circumstance of the
Using the Strap (See
unit.
House Current (See Fig. B)
Fig. E)
Make sure the unit is turned off before using
Use the strap as shown in the illustration.
house current.
Connect the Sony AC power adaptor (not
Notes
supplied) to the DC IN 6 V jack firmly, and plug
• The strap is only for hanging the unit, do not use
it into a wall outlet.
the strap to carry it.
When the AC power adaptor is not connected to
• Do not hang the unit from where it can easily
the DC IN 6 V jack, be sure to close the cover of
fall down.
the DC IN 6 V jack.
A
B
Buckle
f
AC power adaptor
(not supplied)
B B B B B
To a wall outlet
DC IN 6 V jack
C
1
2
D
E
Suction cup
f
FM wire antenna
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Summary of Contents for Sony ICF-CD73V
- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Switching Between Monaural And Stereo
CLOCK MODE TIMER AUTO ON/OFF TUNE/TIME SET VOLUME TIMER SET PRESET TUNING/PRESET TIMER SELECT/ PRESET RADIO BAND FM wire antenna AUTO OFF SHUFFLE RADIO REP1 TIMER PRESET WEATHER TRACK FM12PM Buckle TV/WEATHER/FM FM wire antenna Press CLOCK. Setting the Clock The beep sounds and the minute starts to flash.