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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.
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
The clock system varies depending on the model you own.
12-hour system: "AM 12:00" = midnight
24-hour system: "0:00" = midnight
If you quit during the clock setting, after about 65 seconds the previous display will return.
To set the current time from zero seconds, press ENTER/TUNE MODE with the time signal in step 5.
Press D.S.T./CLOCK.
" " is displayed and the time indication changes to summer time.
To deactivate the summer time function, press D.S.T./CLOCK again.
Press BRIGHTNESS to select high, middle or low for the display according to your preferences.
The AM (MW) channel step differs depending on areas. The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Change the settings as shown below to be able to listen to the radio.
Area | Channel step |
North and South America | 10 kHz |
Other countries/regions | 9 kHz |
Notes
To turn off the radio, press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET.
Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – lightly. The display shows the band and frequency for 10 seconds and then returns to the previous display.
FM: The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna. Extend the AC power cord fully to increase reception sensitivity.
AM (MW)/LW: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception. A ferrite bar 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.
You can preset up to 10 stations in FM, and 5 stations in each AM (MW), LW.
Notes
Tip
Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
Each time of PRESET changes as follows.
Example: AM(MW), LW
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to "PRESET 1".
You can change the setting of the light on the side exterior. The operates as follows:
LIGHT ON/OFF:
Each time you press LIGHT ON/OFF, the light turns on or off.
LIGHT STANDBY:
The light turns on when the radio is turned on.
The light flashes when ALARM A or B, or NAP timer sound comes on.
The light goes out when the radio, the sound alarm or the NAP timer sound is turned off.
Press LIGHT ON/OFF to turn on or off the light during the LIGHT STANDBY mode.
To turn off LIGHT STANDBY mode, press LIGHT STANDBY again.
LIGHT SLEEP:
You can enjoy falling asleep to the light using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the light automatically after a preset duration.
Press LIGHT SLEEP.
The light turns on. You can set the sleep timer to durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Each press changes the display as follows:
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to "90".
"LIGHT SLEEP" will appear in the display when the duration time is set.
The light will turn on for the time you set, then shut off.
To turn off the light before the preset time, press LIGHT ON/OFF.
LIGHT CONTROL:
Changing the Brightness of the light.
Turn the variable LIGHT CONTROL to adjust the brightness of the light.
You can set two types of alarms, radio and sound. The alarm will come on at the same time everyday. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock. (See "Setting the Clock".)
Notes
To use the Radio ALARM, set the alarm mode. (See "Setting the Alarm Mode".)
When the alarm comes on at the preset time, RADIO (RADIO
) flashes on the display and "wake up station" (the station selected in step 5) comes on.
The radio is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes.
Press ALARM (ALARM
) once. The display shows the preset time.
If you press ALARM (ALARM
) again, the display shows "wake up station".
After 4 seconds, the display will return to the current time.
To use the Sound Alarm, set the alarm mode. (See "Setting the Alarm Mode".)
When the alarm comes on at the preset time, " SOUND (
SOUND)" and the selected sound number flash on the display.
The sound is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes.
Press ALARM (ALARM
) once. The display shows the preset time. If you press ALARM
(ALARM
) again, the display show the selected sound number.
After 4 seconds, the display will return to the current time
Before setting the alarm mode, be sure to set the alarm time. (See "Setting the Alarm".)
Press ALARM MODE repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
Each press of ALARM MODE changes the indication on the display as follows:
If the same alarm time is set for both ALARM and
, the ALARM
takes priority.
Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
The radio or sound turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes. Each time you press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF, the snooze time changes as follows:
10 20
30
40
50
60
The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes.
The display shows the snooze time for a few seconds and returns to show the current time. When you press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF after the current time appeared, the snooze time starts from 10 minutes again.
Press RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm.
The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day.
Press ALARM MODE repeatedly so that "" and "
" go off.
The NAP timer sounds the buzzer after a preset time duration.
Press NAP repeatedly until the desired minutes are displayed.
Each press changes the display as follows:
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to "10".
"" and the NAP time are displayed for a few seconds.
NAP timer starts counting down the NAP time.
When selected NAP time has passed, the buzzer comes on, and "" on the display flash.
The buzzer is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes.
Press NAP or RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET to turn off the buzzer.
Press NAP. "" goes off in the display.
You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio and the light using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically after a preset duration.
Press SLEEP.
The radio turns on. You can set the sleep timer to durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Each press changes the display as follows:
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to "90".
"SLEEP" will appear in the display when the duration time is set.
The radio will play for the time you set, then shut off.
Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF or RADIO OFF/ALARM RESET.
You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened by the radio or sound alarm at the preset time.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Should any problem occur with the unit, make the following simple checks to determine whether or not servicing is required.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The clock does not show the correct time.
The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time.
The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
The preset stations may be deleted from the memory, if a maintenance service is required.
Please note down your settings in case you want to preset them again.
Time display
UK, North and South America | 12-hour system |
Other countries/regions | 24-hour system |
Frequency range
Model for North and South America
Band | ICF-C773 | Channel step |
FM | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 0.1 MHz |
AM | 530 - 1 710 kHz | 10 kHz |
Model for other countries/regions
Band | ICF-C773 | ICF-C773L | Channel step |
FM | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 0.05 MHz |
AM (MW) | 531 - 1 602 kHz | 531 - 1 602 kHz | 9 kHz |
LW | — | 153 - 279 kHz | 3 kHz |
Speaker
Approx. 4.5 cm (1 13/16 inches) dia. 8 Ω
Power output
150 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
North and South American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other model: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions
Approx. 90 × 169.5 × 94 mm (w/h/d) (3 5/8 × 6 3/4 × 3 3/4 inches) including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 640 g (1 lb 6.6 oz)
Approx. 710 g (1 lb 9.1 oz): ICF-C773L (UK model)
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.
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Sony Corporation Printed in Denmark
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