Sony ICF-CD543RM Operating Instructions

TV/WEATHER/FM/AM CD
Kitchen Clock Radio
Operat ing Inst ruct ions
ICF-CD543RM
Sony Corporation © 2002
Printed in China
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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-CD543RM
Serial No.
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WARNING
3-238-576-21 (1)
To prevent f ire or shock
hazard, do not expose t he
unit t o rain or m oist ure.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
∗ The graphical symbols are at the top of the
unit.
INFORM ATION
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 the product, you
may call:
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or
write to:
Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway
Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: ICF-CD543RM
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Bef ore You Begin
Thank you for choosing the Sony CD kitchen
clock 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.
Feat ures
• Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback
function
• Dynamic Bass Reflex Sound with the MEGA
BASS sound system
• TV/WEATHER/FM/AM 4 band PLL (phase
locked loop) synthesized clock radio
• Easy Preset Digital Tuning with 25 station presets
• Easy to set dial cooking timer
• Remote Commander Included
• D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) – Summer time
calculation
Precaut ions
IM PORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Operate the unit on the power source specified
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance,
in the "Specifications."
and keep this manual for future reference.
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating
pull it out by the plug, not the cord. instructions, and adhere to them.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
INSTALLATION
source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a
Wat er and M oist ure
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
Do not use powerline operated appliances near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
Heat
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on
Do not place the appliance near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near sunlight.
materials (a curtain) which might block the Vent ilat ion
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
ventilation holes.
operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
blocked or covered.
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a
-Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
qualified personnel before operating it any
-Never block the slots and openings by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
further.
surface.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened -Never place the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
with a mild detergent solution.
Accessories
If you have any questions or problems
Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
concerning your unit, please consult your
causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart,
nearest Sony dealer. stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Sony.
-An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Wall or Ceiling M ount ing
Troubleshoot ing
If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.
USE
Should any problem occur with the unit, make
the following checks to determine whether or not
Pow er Source
servicing is required. If the problem persists,
This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local
consult the nearest Sony dealer.
power company. For those appliances designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
The clock does not show the correct time.
to the operating instructions.
• Has an electrical power outage lasting more
Grounding or Polarizat ion
than one minute occurred?
This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow
The CD player does not operate.
the instructions below:
• Did you close the disc tray?
-For t he appliance w it h a polarized AC pow er cord plug:
• Did you place the disc correctly?
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
The disc should be placed with the labeled
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
side up.
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
• Dusty or defective disc—Clean the disc with an
plug by forcing it in.
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
-For t he appliance w it h a t hree-w ire grounding t ype AC plug:
center out. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
compartment open for about an hour to get rid
Overloading
of moisture condensation.
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since
There is a noise from the speakers.
this can result in fire or electric shock.
• You may here a noise when you operate the
When not in use
remote commander while receiving AM band.
Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.
Sporadic loss of sound in CD operation.
Pow er-Cord Prot ect ion
• Dusty or defective disc—Clean or replace the
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
disc.
against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits
• Volume too high—Reduce the volume.
from the appliance.
• Strong vibration.
Light ning
The remote commander does not function. For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote
system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges.
commander at the remote sensor on the unit.
Object and Liquid Ent ry
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote
Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous
commander and the unit.
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
kind on the appliance.
strong light such as direct sunlight or
Cleaning
fluorescent lamp light. Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the appliance.
• Move closer to the unit when using the remote
Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.
commander .
At t achm ent s
Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they may cause hazards.
ANTENNAS
Specif icat ions
Out door Ant enna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
DISTORTION WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM
With 3.2–ohm loads, both channels driven from
IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
100 – 10 000 Hz; rated 1.4 W per channel-
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10 %
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect
total harmonic distortion in AC operation.
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
CD player section to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Ant enna Grounding According t o t he Nat ional
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties: Material: GaAlAs
Elect rical Code
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.)
+1
Frequency response : 20 – 20 000 Hz dB
–1.5
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
SERVICE
Radio section
Dam age Requiring Service
Frequency range: Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
TV: 2 – 13 ch
-When the power cord or plug is damage or frayed.
WEATHER: 1 – 7 ch
-If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance.
FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
-If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
AM: 530 – 1 710 kHz -The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
-This indicates a need for service.
General
-If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only
those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
Time display: 12-hour system
may result in damage and will often require extensive work
inches) dia, 3.2 Ω
by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
Speaker: 77 mm (3 1 ⁄
8
-If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been
Pow er outputs:
damaged.
2 W + 2 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
Pow er requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Dimensions:
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Approx. 350 × 88 × 310 mm (w/h/d)
Replacem ent part s
× 3 × 12
7 1 1
(Approx. 13 ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ inches) incl.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
8 2 4
projecting parts and controls
specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
M ass: Approx. 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz)
Saf et y Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform
Supplied accessories:
routine safety checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safe operating
Mounting screws (3), Template (1),
condition.
Spacers (3), Cord clamp (1),
Remote commander (RM-CD543A) (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Antenna Lead-in Wire
Ground
Antenna Discharge Unit
Clamps
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
Electric Service
(NEC Section 810-20)
Equipment
NEC-NATIONAL
Ground Clamps
ELECTRICAL CODE
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250 Part H)