Sony DREAM MACHINE ICF-CD830 Operating Instructions

FM /AM
CD Clock Radio
Operat ing Inst ruct ions
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
ICF-CD830
Sony Corporation © 2001
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Ow ner's Record
3-229-097-21(1)
The model number and the serial number are
located on 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-CD830
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)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
∗ The graphical symbols are on the bottom 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 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
• Triple alarm—enables you to wake up with
your favorite CD, RADIO Station and/or
buzzer.
• Extendable snooze—snooze time can be
extended from 10 to 60 minutes in maximum.
• Various CD playmode with Shuffle/Repeat
function.
• Wake up to any track of CD.
• Easy-to-see ALARM indicator.
• Summer time (daylight saving time) calculator.
Precaut ions
IM PORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Operate the unit on the power source
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance,
specified in the "Specifications."
and keep this manual for future reference.
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating
etc. is located on the bottom of the unit.
instructions, and adhere to them.
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
INSTALLATION
pull it out by the plug, not the cord.
Wat er and M oist ure
• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
Do not use powerline operated appliances near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
Heat
mechanical vibration, or shock.
Do not place the appliance near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
sunlight.
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit
Vent ilat ion
on a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
materials (a curtain) which might block the
operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be
ventilation holes.
blocked or covered.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
-Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a
-Never block the slots and openings by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
qualified personnel before operating it any
surface.
further. -Never place the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with
a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent Accessories
Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or
causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart,
chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Sony.
If you have any questions or problems
-An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
concerning your unit, please consult your
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
nearest Sony dealer.
Wall or Ceiling M ount ing
If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.
USE
Troubleshoot ing
Pow er Source
This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
Should any problem occur with the unit, make
If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local
the following checks to determine whether or not
power company. For those appliances designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
servicing is required. If the problem persists,
to the operating instructions.
consult the nearest Sony dealer.
Grounding or Polarizat ion
The clock does not show the correct time. 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
• Has an electrical power outage lasting more
the instructions below:
than one minute occurred?
-For t he appliance w it h a polarized AC pow er cord plug:
The CD, radio or buzzer alarm does not sound
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
at the preset alarm time.
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
• Hasn't all ALARM indicator lights gone out?
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
The radio alarm is activated but no sound
-For t he appliance w it h a t hree-w ire grounding t ype AC plug:
comes on at the preset alarm time.
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
• Is the TUNING dial set to a receivable radio
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat
station?
the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
• Has VOLUM E been adjusted ?
Overloading
The CD player does not operate.
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since
• Did you close the CD lid?
this can result in fire or electric shock.
• Did you place the disc correctly?
When not in use
The disc should be placed with the labeled
Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
side up. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.
• Dusty or defective disc—Clean the disc with
Pow er-Cord Prot ect ion
an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
the center out. against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits
from the appliance.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
Light ning
compartment open for about an hour to get
For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
rid of moisture condensation.
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
Sporadic loss of sound in CD operation.
system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges.
• Dusty or defective disc—Clean or replace the
Object and Liquid Ent ry
disc.
Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous
• Volume too high—Reduce the volume.
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
• Strong vibration. kind on the appliance.
Cleaning
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.
Specif icat ions
Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.
At t achm ent s
CD player section Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they may cause hazards.
ANTENNAS
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties: Material: GaAlAs
Out door Ant enna Grounding
Wavelength: 780 nm
If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.
Emission duration: Continuous
An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
(This output is the value measured at a
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
distance of about 200 mm from the objective
TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM
lens surface on the optical pick-up block with IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
7mm aperture.)
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
+1 built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect
Frequency response: 20-20 000 Hz dB
–1.5
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Radio section
Ant enna Grounding According t o t he Nat ional
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5-108 MHz Elect rical Code
AM: 530-1 710 kHz
General
Time display:
12-hour system
Speaker:
inches) dia., 4 Ω
66 mm (2 5 /
8
Pow er outputs:
1.2W + 1.2W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Pow er requirements:
SERVICE
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Dam age Requiring Service
Dimensions:
Approx. 273 × 94.5 × 194.5 mm(w/h/d)
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
× 3 × 7 following conditions:
(Approx. 10 3 / 3 / 3 / inches) incl.
4 4 4
-When the power cord or plug is damage or frayed.
projecting parts and controls
-If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance.
M ass:
-If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
Approx. 1 705 g (3 lb 12 oz) -The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
-This indicates a need for service.
-If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only
Design and specifications are subject to change
those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
without notice.
may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
-If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacem ent part s
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Saf et y Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform
routine safety checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safe operating
condition.
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)