User manual SONY ICF-CD843

[. . . ] 3-263-621-11(1) WARNING 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. Precautions · Operate the unit on the power source specified in the "Specifications. " · The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. [. . . ] Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. When not in use 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. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance. 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China Lightning 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 system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges. Object and Liquid Entry Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 4­ohm loads, both channels driven from 100 ­ 10 000 Hz; rated 1. 0 W per channel-minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC operation. Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any 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. Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they may cause hazards. ANTENNAS Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. 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 respect 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 to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 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 7 mm aperture. ) +1 Frequency response: 20-20 000 Hz ­1. 5 dB Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit Radio section Frequency range: TV: 2 ­ 13 ch WEATHER: 1 ­ 7 ch FM: 87. 5 ­ 108 MHz AM: 530 ­ 1 710 kHz Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code Antenna Lead-in Wire Ground Clamps Electric Service Equipment NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-20) Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H) General Time display: 12-hour system Speaker: 66 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. , 4 Power outputs: 1. 2 W + 1. 2 W (at 10% harmonic distortion) Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Dimensions: Approx. 185. 5 × 176 × 210. 5 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 7 3/8 × 7 × 8 3/8 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls Mass: Approx. 1 780 g (3 lb 15 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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. 3 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or ­ until the desired hour appears. To set the hour rapidly, hold down TUNE/TIME SET + or ­. ALARM OFF-- The CD, radio, or buzzer alarm is turned off automatically after 60 minutes. 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. 4 5 Press ALARM SET RADIO. The minute will flash. To Stop the Alarm Press OFF x·ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm. The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day. Repeat step 3 to set the minute and press ALARM SET RADIO. "WAKE UP STA" appears and the preset number flashes on the display. To Deactive the Alarm Press ALARM MODE repeatedly until CD/RADIO/ BUZZER indicator go off. 6 The PRESET TUNING 3 button has a tactile dot. [. . . ] The "MEGA BASS" system produces a powerful bass sound. Press CLOCK for a few seconds. You will hear a beep and the year will start to flash in the display. To Set the Alarm Time Press TUNE/TIME SET + or ­ until the correct year appears in the display. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day, hour, and minute. After setting the minutes, press CLOCK to start the clock, and you will hear two short beeps. Playing the Radio Labelled surface up To Set the CD Alarm: 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 REP", however, all the tracks are played in random order. ) --Manual Tuning 1 Press RADIO·BAND to turn on the radio. "RADIO" appears on the display. 2 Close the lid Press RADIO·BAND repeatedly to select the desired band. Each press changes the band as follows: 1 2 With the alarm turned on, adjust the volume to the level you require. Press ALARM SET CD for a few seconds. "ALARM", "CD" appear on the display. [. . . ]