Sony Dream Machine ICF-CD513 Operating Instructions

FM/AM CD Kitchen
Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
ICF-CD513
Sony Corporation © 2000
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Ow ner's Record
The model number and the serial number are
located on the top.
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-CD513
Serial No.
WARNING
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 on the top of the
enclosure.
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.
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 Shuffle/Repeat
function.
• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Synthesized Tuner
with 15 memory presets for easy one button
tuning.
• Powerful bass with MEGABASS sound
system.
• Single alarm function - which can be used as
timer.
• Summer time (daylight saving time)
calculation.
Notes on AM channel step
The AM channel step differs depending on the
areas.
The channel step of this unit is factory-set to
10 kHz.
Area Channel step
North and South
10 kHz
American countries
Other countries 9 kHz
Precaut ions
IM PORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Operate the unit on the power source
specified in the "Specifications."
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
appliance, and keep this manual for future reference.
pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and described in
• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
the operating instructions supplied with the appliance by Sony.
source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
INSTALLATION
mechanical vibration, or shock.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
Wat er and M oist ure
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit
on a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near Do not install the appliance near water: for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
materials (a curtain) which might block the laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
ventilation holes.
Heat
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a
Do not install the appliance near sources of heat such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
qualified personnel before operating it any
other appliances that produce heat.
further.
Vent ilat ion
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation.
If you have any questions or problems To ensure reliable and safe operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these
concerning your unit, please consult your
slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
nearest Sony dealer.
Do not place the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface which may block the slots
and openings.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless
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proper ventilation is provided.
Cart s and St ands
Should any problem occur with the unit, make
the following checks to determine whether or not
Do not install the appliance on an unstable table, shelf, cart or stand. Use only a cart or stand
servicing is required. If the problem persists,
recommended by Sony.
consult the nearest Sony dealer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
The clock does not show the correct time. uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
• Has an electrical power outage lasting more
Wall or Ceiling M ount ing
than one minute occurred?
If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.
The CD player does not operate.
• Did you close the CD lid?
USE
• Did you place the disc correctly?
The disc should be placed with the labeled
Pow er Source
side up.
Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions
• Dusty or defective disc—Clean the disc with
an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from or as marked on the appliance.
the center out.
Grounding or Polarizat ion
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
compartment open for about an hour to get Do not defeat the grounding or polarization feature of the AC power cord. If your AC receptacle
rid of moisture condensation. will not accept the power cord plug, contact your electrician to install a proper AC receptacle.
Sporadic loss of sound in CD operation.
AC Recept acle
• Dusty or defective disc—Clean or replace the
Check to make sure that the AC receptacle holds the power cord plug firmly and securely. If the
disc.
power cord plug is loose, contact your electrician to replace the defective and unsafe AC
• Volume too high—Reduce the volume.
receptacle.
• Strong vibration.
Pow er-Cord Prot ect ion
Specif icat ions
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed
on it, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from
CD player section
the appliance.
System: Compact disc digital audio system
When not in use
Laser diode properties: Material: GaAlAs
Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
Wavelength: 780 nm
time.
Emission duration: Continuous
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
Foreign Object s
(This output is the value measured at a
distance of about 200 mm from the objective
Be careful that foreign objects and liquids do not enter the enclosure through openings.
lens surface on the optical pick-up block with
Cleaning
7mm aperture.)
Frequency response: 20-20 000 Hz +1 dB
Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.
–1.5
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
ANTENNAS
Radio section
Out door Ant enna Grounding
Frequency range:
If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.
FM: 87.5-108 MHz
An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
AM: 530-1 710 kHz
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
Channel step:
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE
FM: 0.1 MHz (fixed)
TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT
AM: 10 kHz (fixed)
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
General
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with
Time display:
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
12-hour system
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
Speaker:
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
inches) dia, 4 Ω
5
66 mm (2 ⁄
8
Ant enna Grounding According t o t he Nat ional
Pow er outputs:
1.2W + 1.2W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Elect rical Code
Pow er requirements:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Dimensions:
Approx. 365 × 106 × 281 mm(w/h/d)
× 4 × 11
(Approx. 14 3 ⁄ 1 ⁄ 1 ⁄ inches) incl.
8 4 8
projecting parts and controls
M ass:
Approx. 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Mounting screws (4), Template (1),
Spacers (4), Cord clamp (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
—NEC National Electrical Code—
SERVICE
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult qualified service personnel when:
-the power cord or the plug has been damaged.
-a solid object or liquid has fallen into the cabinet.
-the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture.
-the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
-the appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. For
all other servicing refer to qualified service personnel only.
Antenna Lead-in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
Ground Clamps
(NEC* Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
Electric Service (NEC* Section 810-21)
Equipment
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC* Art 250 Part H)