SONY DREAM MACHINE ICF-CD837 - FM/AM CD Clock Radio Manual

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
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 install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
The nameplate and important information concerning safety are located on the bottom exterior.

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

Features

• Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback function
• Easy to see large green LED display with variable brightness control function
• Wake to any track of a CD, Radio or Buzzer (dual alarm)
• Easy nap timer -one push operation
• Extendable snooze time from 10 to 60 minutes
• Various CD play modes with Shuffle/Repeat function

Changing the brightness of the clock display

Turn BRIGHTNESSto adjust the brightness of the clock display.

Setting the clock

1. Plug in the unit.
   The display will flash "AM 12:00".
2. Press CLOCK SET/TRACK for a few seconds. You will hear a beep and the hour will start to flash in the display.
3. Press TIME SET + or – until the correct hour appears in the display.
4. Press CLOCK SET/TRACK once.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minute. After setting the minute, press CLOCK SET/TRACK to start the counting of the seconds, and you will hear two short beeps.

• To set the current time rapidly, hold down TIME SET+ or –.
• In step 5, when you press CLOCK SET/TRACKafter the minute setting to activate the clock, the seconds start counting from zero.

There is a tactile dot beside volume to show the direction to turn up the volume.

Playing a CD

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

1. Push PUSH OPEN/CLOSEto open the CD compartment lid and place a disc.
2. Close the CD compartment lid.
   
   
3. Press CD .
   The CD/RADIO indicator lights up and "TRACK 01" appears in the display to indicate that track 1 of the CD is playing.
   After you press CD , it takes about 10 seconds before the music starts. The indication in the display returns to the current time after about 4 seconds.
4. Turn VOLUMEto adjust the volume.

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

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

• During CD playback, every time you press CLOCK SET/TRACK, the current time and the track number appear in the display alternately.

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 discs

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 when there is no disc in the CD compartment, "00" flashes for about 5 seconds on the display and the unit turns off automatically.

Various modes of CD playback
You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.
Slide CD PLAY MODE.
As you slide CD PLAY MODE, the play mode changes as follows:

Legend on CD

Playing the radio

1. Press RADIO•ON to turn on the radio. The "CD/RADIO" indication will light up.
2. Adjust VOLUME.
3. Select the BAND.
4. Tune in a station using the TUNINGdial.

• To turn off the radio, press OFF •ALARM RESET.

Improving the reception

FM: E xtend the FM wire antenna to improve reception.
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit.
Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface, as this may lead to interference of reception

Setting the alarm

This clock radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes— CD, radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see "Setting the clock"). This unit is also equipped with a dual alarm function. You can set the alarm for two different times ALARM SET A and ALARM SET B.

To set the alarm time

1. If you will select the CD alarm or radio alarm, adjust the volume. Also, if you will select the radio alarm, tune in to the desired station.
2. Set the ALARM MODE selector to CD, RADIOor BUZZER. The ALARM Aor ALARM Bindicator lights up.
3. Press ALARM SET A or ALARM SET Bfor a few seconds. The ALARM Aor ALARM Bindicator flashes, depending on which one you set.
   After one beep, the hour will start to flash in the display.
4. Press TIME SET + or – until the desired hour appears.
   To set the hour rapidly, hold down TIME SET+or –.
5. Press ALARM SET.
   The minute will flash.
6. Repeat step 4 to set the minute and press ALARM SET.
   The wake-up track number flashes on the display.
7. IF you selected the CD alarm, press TIME SET + or – select the desired wake-up track number.
   The wake-up track number can be set up to 99. Its default value is "01".
8. Press ALARM SET.
   Two short beeps confirms the setting, and the ALARM A or ALARM B indicator lights up.

For the CD alarm, the track you specified as the Wake-up track is played first.
(If the CD play mode is set to "SHUFFLE" or "SHUFFLE REPEAT", however, all the tracks are played in random order.)

To check the alarm time
Press ALARM SET Aor ALARM SET B. The display shows the alarm time.
If you press ALARM SET Aor ALARM SET Bagain, the indication changes to the wake-up track number. After a few seconds, the display returns to the current time.

• Alarm time in CD alarm, radio alarm and buzzer alarm is set at PM 12:00 when you purchased the unit.

ALARM ON
For the CD alarm, the track you specified as the Wake-up track is played first.
(If the CD play mode is set to "SHUFFLE" or "SHUFFLE REPEAT", however, all the tracks are played in random order.)
If you set the CD alarm when there is no disc in the CD player or the CD compartment lid is open, the buzzer alarm will sound at the set time.
For the radio alarm, the station that the tuning dial is set to will be received.
For the buzzer alarm, the beeping of the alarm becomes more rapid after every few seconds in three progressive stages.

Note
When ALARM A and ALARM B are set for the same time, only ALARM A will result.

To doze for a few more minutes
Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
The CD, radio or buzzer alarm turns off but will be automatically activated again after about 10 minutes. Every time you press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF, the snooze time changes as follows:

The display shows the snooze time for a few seconds and returns to show the current time. When you press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFFafter the current time appeared, the snooze time starts from 10 minutes again.

• The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes.

ALARM OFF
The alarm is turned off automatically after 60 minutes.

To stop the alarm
Press OFF •ALARM RESETto turn off the alarm. The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day.

To deactivate the alarm
Set the ALARM MODEselector to OFF.
ALARM A or ALARM Bindicator go off.

Using the NAP timer (count down timer)

The NAP timer sounds the buzzer after a present time duration.
Press NAP repeatedly until the desired minutes is displayed.
Each press changes the display as follows:

The NAP indicator turns on, and the NAP time is displayed for a few seconds. NAP timer starts counting down the NAP time.
When selected NAP time has passed, the beep sound comes on, and the NAP indicator flashes.

To Stop NAP timer
Press NAP or OFF •ALARM RESETto turn off the buzzer.

To deactivate NAP timer
Press NAP.
The NAP indicator goes off.

Setting the sleep timer

You can fall asleep to the radio or CD using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the CD or the radio automatically after a preset duration.
Press SLEEPduring CD or radio play.
You can set the sleep timer to durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Every push changes the display as follows:

The CD or the radio will play for the time you set, then shut off.

• To turn off the CD or radio before the preset time, press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.

To use both the sleep timer and the alarm
You can fall asleep to the CD or the radio and be awakened by the CD, radio or buzzer alarm.

1. Set the alarm (See "Setting the alarm".)
2. Set the sleep timer (See "Setting the sleep timer".)

Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power source specified in the "Specifications."
• 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 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.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
• Do not connect the antenna lead to the external antenna.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your 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.

• Is the ALARMindicator light on?

The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time.

• Is the TUNINGdial set to a receivable radio station?
• Has VOLUMEbeen 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 labeled 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 remove 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

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 section
Frequency range: FM: 87.5-108 MHz
AM: 530-1 710 kHz

General
Time display:12-hour system

Speaker:
66 mm (2 ⁵/₈inches) dia., 8Ω

Power outputs:
1 W + 1 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements:
120 V AC, 60 Hz

Dimensions:
Approx. 246 × 96 × 210 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 9 ³/4 × 3 ⁷/8 × 8 ³/8inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass:
Approx. 1 750 g (3 lb 86 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.