Sony ICF-C703 User Manual [en, de, es, fr]

3-756-70S-11 (1)

FM/AM PLL Synthesized Clock Radio

ICF-C703

FM/MW/LW PLL Synthesized Clock Radio

ICF-C703L

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi

Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones

I

Sony Corporation o 1993 Printed bi Taiwan, R.O.C.

English

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUAUFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated Mar^erous 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 enclosure of the AC power adaptor.

You are cautioned that any changes or modificalions
not eiqxessiy approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equ'ytment

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Parti Sol the FCC Rules. These limits are deagned
to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interferenoe in a residenlial installation. This
equiprnem generates, uses, and can radiate radfo
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

aooordanoe with Ihe instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radfo oommunicallons. Hcwever.lhere

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 fry 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 racfionv

technician lor help.

English

WARNING

To «void eledrieal shock do not open the cabinet
Refer seivicing to qualified personnel only.

For the Customers in Canada
THIS APPARATUS COMPUES WITH THE
CLASS B UMITS FOR RADIO NOISE
EMISSIONS SET OUT IN RADIO
INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS.

For the Customers In Canada

CAUTION:

-------------------------------------------------­TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FUUY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITEO KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to t№s equipment lor your satoty and convenience.

Should the hise in the plug supplied need to be

replaced, a 5 AMP fuse appro^ by ASTA or

BSI to SS1362. (i.e. mailied with ^ or ^ nMifc)

must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detactMbI« fuse cover, be sure » attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest
Sony servloe station.

IMPORTANT

H the plug suppRad is not suitabl« for the socket

outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an

appropriate plug fitted in aooofdanoe with the

following irratructions.

The wires in this mains lead are ooioured in

accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours ol the wires in the mains lead of

this apparatus may not correspond with the

coloured markings identifying the terminals in

your plug, proceed as fORows:
The wire «tttich is cokwrad blue must be

oonnected to the terminal which is marked with

the letter N or coloured black. The wire which Is

coloured brown must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or

ooioured red. Do not connect either wire to the

earth terminal in the plug which is m«ked by

Ihe letter E or by the sat^ earth symbol .^or

ooioured green or green and yellow.

WARNING

To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug

cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlel.

This plug cannot be used and should be

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony dock rarfiol
The dock radio wN give you many hours of
reliable servloe and lislenlng pleasure.
Before operating the dock radio, please read
these instnicfions thoroughly and retain them for
future retorenoe.

These ktstnidions cover two models:
Ihe ICF-C703 and ICF-C703L
The band for each model and the area where the
model is avaiiabie are shown below.

Whew available
North and South

American countries

UK ICF-C703L

Other countries ICF-C703

MedsI number Band

ICF-C703

K5F-C703L FMMW/LW

^aM

FM/MW/LW
FMTAM

Operating the Radio

Manual Tuning

1. Press RADIO ONfSLEEP to turn on the

radio.
The band, frequency and preset number
indications win be displayed in the
display window after TTn* and preset
number appear tor about 2 seconds.
They cha^e to the current time
indication after about 10 seconds.

2. Adjust VOLUME.

3. Press BAND to select the band.

Every push changes the band as follows.
(The last frequency selected in each
band appears.)

LW-»AM(MW)-»FM

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________________

FM/AM-ICP-C703only
FMMW/LW - ICF-C703L only

4. Tune in a station by pressing the or-

button of TUMNOnriME SET.
TheFMchannetstepissettoO.t MHz
(North and South American model) or

0.05 MHz (other models; The FM
frequency indication changes every

0.1 MHz.).
The AM(MW) channel step is set to 10
kHz for models for North and South
America and 9 kHz tor models for other
countries.
The LW channel step altematss between
2kHzand7kHz.
A beep sounds at the band edge.

• To turn off the ladto. piMS RADIO OFF/ALARM

• To improve rarfo reception
FM: Since the anteivia is encased in the AC
power cord, extend the cord to improve FM

AM(MW)/LW: Rotate the untt horizontafiy tor
optitnum recaption. A ferrite bar antenna is built

ktto the unit

• To check the station you are listening to, press

RADIO ONfSLOF.

The band and frequency appear tor 10 seconds.

For the Customers Supplied with an FM
Antenna Coupler

damp the AC power cord with the supplied

coupler and connect it to a wall FM antenna

terminal for optimum FM reception.

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3. Release A RADIO or B BUZZER.

The alarm time is set The indication
becomes the current time.

4. Press ALARM MODE till the alarm you

want to set appears in the display.
Each push changes the alarm indication
as follows.

No alarm-» A RADIO B BUZZER

t-A RADIO / B BUZZER J

When you want to set both A RADIO

and B BUZZER alarm, set both A

RADIO and B BUZZER alarm time by

performing steps 2 and 3 above.
The radio or buzzer will automatically
sound at the preset time, and
automatically turn itself off after 60
minutes, unless it is turned off manually.

«To shut off the alarm manualy, press RADIO

OFF/ALARM RESET. The alarm will come on
at the preset lime the next day.

> To cancel the alarm before the alarm time, press

ALARM MODE tiil the appropriate atoms
indicalion disappears.

• To check the preset time, press A RADIO or B
BUZZER.

• The buzzer sound ievel is fixed, and independent
oftheVOLUMEdtol.

• If you set A RADIO and B BUZZER to Ihe same

desired time, only A RADIO will work.

To Doze for a F«w Mora Mtnutas

1. F^ess SNOOZeSLEEP OFF.

The radio or buzzer Will shut off but will
automatically come on again after about 8
minutes.
You can repeat this process within 1
hour.

• When the snooze alarm function is operating, ttw
atom) indication Hashes.

Setting the Sleep Timer

Enjoy toning asleap to the radto using the built-in
sleep ttmer that stmts off the radio automatfeaty at
apresattime.

1. Press RADIO ON/SLEEP repeatedly.

The radio turns on. You can sal the sleep
timer of 90,60,30 or 15 minutes.
Each push changes the display as
follows.

Current time -* On 90

The radio will play for the time you set,
then shut off.

• To turn off the radto before ihe preset time, press
SNOOZEfSLEEPOFF.

To Use Both Sleep Timer and Alarm
Function

You can fan astosp to the radio sound and be
awakened by the radio/buzzar atom) at Ihe preset

1. Set the alarm. (See “Setting the Alarm*)

2. Set the sleep timer. (See “Setting the

Sleep TlmaO

When the alarm time arrives wh9e the sleep timer
is working, the sleep timer is canceled and the

t *

IS 4- 30 4- 60

Features

• Dual alatm PU. (phase locked loop) synthesized
dock radio

• Display with adjustable brightness

• 5 randoffl memory presets

• Sell power back-up;
Even if the power supply is inlemipted, the time
setting and the memory wi be backed up tor 1
hour without battery.

Precautions

• operate the unit on the power sources specHied
in "Specilications*.

• The namepiate indicating operating voltage, etc.
is located at the’botlom ol the unit (North and
South Amedcan'inodel) or at the bottom of the
AC power adaptor (other models).

• To disconnect Ihe power cord (mains lead), pull
it out by the plug; not the cord.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
vran outlet, even if the unit ilsell has been turned off.

• Do not ptaioe the unit on surfaces (mgs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that block the ventilation holes.

• Should anything fan into the unit, unplug the unit
and have tt checked by qualified personnel
before operating It fur^.

• To dean the easing, use a soft doth dampened

with a mild detergmit sdution.
Please note that accordingly only Sound and

TV-Radio Receivers meant for the entire
population are allowed to be received via this set
It is prohibited to receive an other transmission

such as ponce radio or mobile radio.

If you have any questions or probfeme
ooneemlng your unit, please consult your
neatest Sony dealer.

Setting the Clock

1. Plug in the unit.

The display will flash *AM 12W or “0:00*.

2. While holding down ENTER«L(7CK,

press either * or-of TUNINGmME SET

till the correct Ume appears in the display.
When you release ENTER/CLOCK, the
dock begins to operate and flashes.

• The dock system varies depending on Hie
model you own.

12-hour system: *AM 12:00* • midnight

24-hour system: t>:00* • midnight

• To set the current lime rapidly, keep pressing
ENTER/CLOCKand the ♦or-button together

to advance or return to a time that is within a few

minutes of the current time. Then press the ♦ or

- button to set the time to the current time.

Changing the Brightness Of the Display

Window

To change the brightness of the display window.
sHda BRIGHT (brightness).

Preset Tuning

Presetting the Station

You can preset up to $ stations in FM/AM(MW)f
LW with number^ buttons 1 loS.

Example: To sal AM 1260 kHz in preset number 2.

1. Tune in to AM 1260 kHz (See *Manual

Tuning").

2. PressENTERAXOCK.

‘P* flashes Ibr about 10 seconds.

m

IE BuJf!}

3. Press the *2” button while “P" is flashing.

The beep sounds twice and the station
is preset Though the indication changes
to the current time after 10 seconds, the
preset number remains.

• To change the preset station, set a new station's
frequency in the number whose station you want
to changa. The previous troquen^ is canosled.

• Note that the preset 1 station is used tor the
wake up station of the radio alarm.

Tuning in a Preset Station

1. Press RADIO 0N/8LEEP to turn on the

radio.

2. Press the preset number button of the

station.

The band, frequency and preset number
appear in the display window. After 10
seconds, the indication changes to the

current time. The preset number

remains.

• To turn off the radio, press RADIO OFF/ALARM
RKET.

• To check the station you are Kstening to, press
the preset number buttoa The band and
frequency appear for 10 seconds.

Setting the Alarm

You can set the radio and buzzer alarms. The
wake up station is that preset in number 1.
To set the radio alarm, first preset a desired
station for wake up to the preset number 1 (see
*Prsset Tuning*), and adjust the volume.

1. Turn otf the radio.

2. While holding down A RADIO or B

BUZZER, press either or - of
TUNINOmME SET till the desired time

appears in the dispizv­The A RADIO or B BUZZER indicator
flashes while these buttons are being
held down.

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3. Release A RADIO or B BUZZER.

The alarm time is set The indication
becomes the current Urne:

4. Press ALARM MODE till ttie alarm you

want to set appears in the,display.
Each push changes the alarm indication
as follows.

No alarm-» A RADIOB BUZZER

t-A RADIO/ B BUZZER <—•

When you want to set botl^ A RADIO
and B BUZZER alarm, set both A

t

RADIO and B BUZZER alfum time by

performing steps 2 and 3 above.
The radio or bt^er wilt automatically

, sound at the preset time, and

automatically tuhi itself off iafter 60
minutes, unless it is turned off manually.

• To shut off the afarm manually, press RADIO
OFF/ALARM RESET. The alarm wU come on
at the preset time the next day. '

• To cancel the alamn before the alarm time, press
ALARM MODE till the appropriate alami
incfication disappears.

• To check the preset Urne, press A RADÍO or B
BUZZER.

Notes

• The buzzer sound level is fixed, arid independent
oftheVOLUMEdial.

• If you set A RADIO and B BUZZER to the same
desired time, only A RADIO wil work.

To Ooze for a Fèw More Minutes

1. Press SNOOZeSLEEP OFF.

The radio or buzzer wiii shut off but will
automatically come on again after about 8

: minutes.

You can repeat this process within 1

, hour.

• When the snooze alarm function is operating, the
alami indication flashes.

Français

AVERTISSEMENT *

Afin d’éviter tout risque d'incendie ou
(féleetrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil a la
phiieouàl'humidilé.

Afin d’écarter tout risque rféleclroculion, garder le
ooffretfenné. Ne confier rentrelien de rappaieR
qu'à un techniden qualifié.

Pour les unitsateurs au Canada
CET APPAREIL EST CONFORME AUX
NORMES CLASSE B POUR BRUITS
RADIOELECTRIQUES, SPECIFIES DANS LE

REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAOE

RADIOELECTRIQUE
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

rATTENIION:-

POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
NE PAS UTIUSER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE
COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

Avant-propos

Merci d'avoir choisi ce radioréveil Sonyl Ce
radioréveil vous sera très utile et vous procurera
de nombreuses heures d’écoute.
Avant la mise en service de ce tadkxéveiL
veuillez lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi et le
conserver pour toute réterenoe ullérieute.

Ce mode d'emploi couvre deux modèles:
ICF-C703etlCF-C703L
La gamme et le Heu d'achat de chaque modèle
sont indiqués dans le tableau ci-dessous.

Lfeu d'achat
Pays

rfAtnériquedu
Nord et du Sud

au. ICF-C703L FM/PCVGO

Autres pays

Numéro de modèle

ICF-C703 FM/AM

ICF-C703

ICF-C703L

FM/AM
FM/PQ/GO

Gammes

Setting the Sleep Rmer Caractéristiques

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Enjoy falling asleep to the radio usMg the built-in
sleep timer №at shuts off the radio automatically at

apresetUme.

1. Press RADIO ON/SLEEP repeatedly,
i The radio turns on. You can set the sleep

timer of 90,60,30 or 15 minutes.

Each push changes the display as

follows.

> Radiotéveil à synthétiseur PLL (phase locked

loop) à double alarme.

* Possibilité de régler la luminosilé de rafHcheur.

• Possibilité de prérégler S stations
> Système d'alimwitalion d'urgence:

Même ^ ralimentation est coupée, le réglage de
l'horloge et tes fréquences mémorisées sont
conservées pentlam 1 heure sans piles.

I

Current time On -e 90

The radio will play for the time you set,
then shut off.

> To turn off the radio before the preset time, press

8NOOZBSLEEPOFF.

To Use Both Sleep Timer and Alarm

Function

You can fan asleep to the radio sound and be
awakened by the radlo/buzzer alarm at the preset
time.

1. Set the alarm. (See "Setting the Alarm")

t ♦

15 30 e-. 60

2. Set the sieep timer. (See "Setting the

Sleep TimeO

Note

When the alarm time arrives while the sleep timer

Is worWng, the sleep timer Is canceled and the

Précautions

• Faites fonctionner rapparen sur les sources
d’alimentation mentionnées dans les
'SpécHicalions’.

• La plaque signalétique indiquant la tension de
fonctionnement et autres bitennations électriques
se trouve sur le sodé de rappareil (modèle pour

r Amérique du Nord et du sud) ou sur le socle de

l'adaptateur d'alimentation secteur (autres
modèles).

« Débranchez te cordon en tirant sur la fiche.

Ne tirez jamais surle conlon proprement dk.

• L'appareil n'est pas déconnecté de la source
d’alimentation secteur tant qu'a reste branché
sur la prise murale, même si vous le mettez hors

• Ne placez pas l'appareil sur une surfocs moelleuse
(comme un tapis, une couverture, etc.) ou prés de

tissus (comme un rideau ou une tenture) risquant
de bloquer les oriflces de ventilation.

• Si un solide ou liquide tombait dans rapparen,

débranchez-le et foHes-le vérifier par un réparateur^^

qualifié avantde le remettre en service.

« Nettoyez le coffret avec un chiffon doux imorrpné

d'une solution détergente neutre.

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