Sony ICF-CD2000 User Manual

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FM/AM CD Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

ICF-CD2000

Sony Corporation  1999 Printed in Malaysia

Owner’s Record

The serial number is located at 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-CD2000 Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

INFORMATION

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing a Sony CD clock radio! It will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure. Before operating the CD clock radio, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

Features

• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesized travel clock radio with CD player.

• Wake up to your choice of alarm sound source — CD (with selectable Wake-up track), radio (with selectable Wake-up station), or buzzer.

• Clock function for the traveller — display the time in your destination with the WORLD time function. — display both the current time and the alarm time with the dual display.

• Simple radio operation with the Auto Station Scan tuning and preset tuning. Preset tuning stores up to 15 (10 FM, 5 AM) stations.

• Multi-functioned CD player — variety of playback modes (repeat, shuffle, etc.) plus a 10-second Electronic Shock Protection function to prevent skipping of sound.

• Stereo output from both the speakers and the headphones.

Note on AM channel step

The AM channel step differs depending on areas. The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 10 kHz. Switch the channel step when using the unit in areas with the 9 kHz frequency allocation system (see “Changing AM Channel Step”).

Area Channel step

North and South 10 kHz American countries

Other countries 9 kHz

Precautions

• Operate the unit on the power sources specified in “Specifications.”

• The nameplate indicating voltage, etc. is located at the bottom.

• Disconnect the AC power adaptor cord by grasping the plug. Never pull it by the cord.

• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) which might block the ventilation holes.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, unplug (or remove batteries from) the unit and have it checked by a qualified personnel before operating it further.

• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.

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

If you have any question, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on Headphones

Road safety

Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headphones at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to people around you.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem occur with the unit, make the following checks to determine whether or not servicing is required. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no radio or CD sound.

• The batteries are exhausted. Replace all

batteries when “E” appears in the display.

• The batteries are not inserted with correct

polarity.

• The AC power adaptor is not plugged in

properly.

• The volume is not adjusted properly.

• The headphones are plugged into the i

(headphones) jack when you are trying to listen through the speakers.

• The disc is not placed correctly.

The CD player does not operate.

• The batteries are exhausted. Replace all

batteries when “E” appears in the display.

• The disc is not placed correctly (the labeled

surface should face up).

• The CD compartment lid is not completely

closed.

• The CD is dusty or defective. Clean the disc

with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

The CD sound skips.

• The CD is dusty or defective. Clean the disc

with an optional cleaning cloth.

• The pickup lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a

commercially available blower.

• The unit is exposed to vibration.

• Activate the ESP function.

The CD, radio or buzzer alarm does not come on at the preset time.

• The current time is not set correctly.

• The alarm time is not set correctly.

• An alarm mode has not been selected.

• The disc has not been placed (for CD alarm).

• The CD compartment lid is not completely

closed.

• The volume is not adjusted properly.

The clock flashes “AM 12:00” and the station presets are erased.

• The lithium battery is exhausted. Replace it.

Specifications

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 7mm aperture.)

Frequency response

20-20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range Band Frequency Channel step

FM 87.5-108 MHz 0.1 MHz AM 530-1,710 kHz 10 kHz FM 87.5-108 MHz 0.05 MHz

AM 531-1,710 kHz 9 kHz

General

Time display

12-hour system

Speaker

Full range: 4 cm (1

Output

i (headphones) jack (stereo minijack, 3.5 mm dia.)

Power output

200mW + 200mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

Main unit:

• 6V DC, four size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries

• DC IN 6V jack accepts supplied AC power adaptor for use with 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Backup for Clock: 3V DC, one CR 2025 lithium battery

External power source

DC IN 6V

Dimensions

Approx. 166.5 × 34 × 173 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 6 incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 660 g (1 lb 7 oz) incl. batteries

Supplied Accessories

Sony CR 2025 lithium battery (1) AC power adaptor (1) Stereo headphones (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

–1.5

/8 inches), 8 ohms (2)

/8 × 13/8 × 6 7/8 inches)

Power Sources

The unit cannot be played on manganese batteries. Use only alkaline batteries.

Installing the Lithium Battery for Clock Backup

1 Insert a pointed object into the hole

beside the lithium battery compartment to eject the tray.

Bottom

Push

2 Place the lithium battery CR 2025 on

the tray with the e side facing up, and slide the tray into the compartment until you hear a click.

CR2025

Note

The lithium battery is only for clock backup. The unit cannot play a CD or the radio unless it is powered by alkaline batteries or the AC power adaptor.

Replacing the lithium battery

The battery life of the backup lithium battery is 3 months when both the alkaline batteries or house current are not connceted. The lithium battery will last longer with these power sources, since either source will supply power for clock backup as well. If the clock flashes “AM 12:00” when you replace the alkaline batteries, the lithium battery is exhausted. Replace the lithium battery. Reset the clock and the station presets if needed.

Notes on batteries

• Keep the lithium battery out of reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

• Wipe the batteries with a dry cloth to assure good contact.

• Be sure to install the batteries in the correct polarity position.

• Do not hold the batteries with metallic tweezers, as doing so may cause a short-circuit.

• Do not break up the batteries or throw them into a fire, which might cause them to explode. Carefully dispose of used batteries.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

Installing Alkaline Batteries

1 Slide the battery compartment lid in the

direction of the arrow and lift it up.

Bottom

2 Install four size AA (LR6) alkaline

batteries with correct polarity.

Insert the batteries with the polarity as shown in the diagram at the bottom of the unit. Be sure to insert the batteries from the E terminal.

Battery life

Using Sony alkaline size AA (LR6)

CD (ESP on) Approx. 7 hours Radio Approx. 17 hours

Replacing batteries

• When the batteries become weak, “E” flashes in the display. When the batteries are exhausted, “E” stops flashing and remains in the display. Replace all the four batteries with new alkaline batteries of the same kind.

• When “E” is lit in the display, the unit stops all operation. Only the clock display will appear in the display. After replacing the batteries, press CD u or RADIO•SLEEP so that “E” disappears in the display.

When the battery compartment lid becomes detached

The battery compartment lid is designed to become detached if opened with excessive force. In such a case, reattach it as shown below.

Note

When the unit is not being used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Using House Current

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN 6V jack, and plug it into a wall outlet.

Be sure to plug in the adaptor securely to both the DC IN 6V jack and to the wall outlet. The unit automatically switches to external power even with the batteries inserted.

to wall outlet

AC power adaptor (supplied)

to DC IN 6V

Notes

• When using the unit on AC power, we recommend that you remove the dry batteries to avoid possible battery leakage.

• When the AC power adaptor is not to be used for a long period of time, be sure to unplug it both from the DC IN 6V jack and from the wall outlet.

• Do not remove the lithium battery even when operating the unit on house current, as it serves as backup power for the memory.

• If power from the AC power adaptor is disrupted due to power interruption, etc., the unit switches to battery power when available.

• Use only the supplied Sony AC power adaptor. Using any other adaptor may cause damage to the unit.

Polarity of the plug

Display

,,,,

yyyy

WORLD/ LOCAL

Speakers

DC IN 6V

ZOPEN

To open

Handle compact discs…

ALARM TIMETRACK

Telescopic antenna

ALARM

D.S.T.

SUMMER T.

TIME MODE

TUNE/SCAN TIME SET

STATION SELECT/ PRESET

1 2

TRACK/STATION

3 4

BAND

Setting the Clock

When the batteries are first installed, “AM 12:00” flashes and “LOCAL” appears in the display. The clock is on the 12-hour system.

Setting the LOCAL Time

1 Press WORLD/LOCAL to display

“LOCAL”.

2 Hold down CLOCK until you hear a

beep.

“LOCAL”and the hour flashes.

3 Press TUNE/SCAN TIME SET + or – to

set the hour.

Press + to advance and – to go back. Hold down the button to change the time continuously.

4 Press CLOCK to enter the hour.

A beep sounds and the minute flashes.

Changing AM Channel Step

The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 10 kHz. Switch the channel step when using the unit in areas with the 9 kHz frequency allocation system.

Area Channel step

North and South 10 kHz American countries

Other countries 9 kHz

Hold down xOFF•ALARM RESET and BAND for about 5 seconds until you hear two beeps.

Note

The station presets are erased when the AM channel step is changed.

Playing a CD

An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an adaptor.

1 Press ZOPEN to open the CD

compartment lid and place a disc.

…this way.

Handle the disc by its edge.

Not this way

Do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape nor write anything on the surface.

Notes

• Do not open the CD compartment lid during playback, as doing so may damage the disc.

• If you press CD u with no disc in the CD compartment, “00” will flash for a few seconds.

Various Modes of CD Playback

You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.

Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly to

5 Press TUNE/SCAN TIME SET + or – to

set the minute, and then press CLOCK.

Two beeps sound to confirm the setting. The clock starts to operate and “:” flashes.

Setting the WORLD Time

The WOLRD time displays the time for a selected time area in the world.

Open

1 Press WORLD/LOCAL to display

“WORLD”.

“TIME DIFF” and the time difference to your local time appears.

Labeled surface up

2 Press CLOCK until you hear a beep.

“WORLD”and the hour flashes.

VOLUME

MEGA BASS

OFF ON

ESP

CD PLAY MODE

CLOCK

select a playback mode.

Each press changes the playback mode as follows:

Display Play Mode

none (normal play)

All the tracks are played once.

“SHUFFLE” (shuffle play)

All the tracks are played once in random order.

“SHUFFLE (shuffle repeat) REPEAT ALL”

All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order.

“REPEAT 1” (single repeat)

Close the lid

A single track is played repeatedly.

“REPEAT ALL” (all repeat)

3 Press TUNE/SCAN TIME SET + or – to

All the tracks are played repeatedly.

set the desired hour and press CLOCK.

Press + to advance and – to go back. The time difference indication changes accordingly. Two beeps sound to confirm the setting. The clock starts to operate and “:” flashes.

Notes

• For WORLD time, only the hour can and need to be set.

• When you change the LOCAL time, the WORLD time will be adjusted accordingly based on the time difference setting.

Adjusting the current time display to daylight saving time (summer time)

Press D.S.T./SUMMER T.

” appears in the display and the current time

“ is adjusted to the daylight saving time.

To cancel daylight saving time adjustment

Press D.S.T./SUMMER T. again.

Note

The daylight saving time setting is done separately for the LOCAL time and WORLD time.

2 Press CD u.

When the button is pressed, the display shows the total number of tracks and the running time of the CD. When a track is playing, the display shows the track number and the elapsed time of the track.

3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

Note

When you press CD u, it normally takes about 12 seconds before the CD starts playing. It may also take a few seconds after pressing CD u before the CD starts spinning, but this is not a malfunction.

Listening through the built-in speakers

The built-in speakers are located in the inner side of the main cover. Open the main cover when listening through the speakers.

Pause Resume play after

pause Locate the beginning of

the current track (AMS*)

Locate a previous track (AMS)

Locate the next track (AMS)

Locate a succeeding track (AMS)

Review Cue Stop play

* AMS = Automatic Music Sensor ** Possible during both playback and pause.

Press CD u

CD u

. once**

. repeatedly for the

number of tracks to be skipped**

> once**

> repeatedly for the

number of tracks to be skipped**

Hold down .** Hold down >**

xOFF•ALARM RESET

Notes

• When playing a CD in the Shuffle mode, pressing .will not shift playback to the preceding track.

• The CD PLAY MODE button does not function when the main cover is closed.

Preventing sound from skipping (ESP)

The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data for about 10 seconds. Use this function when playing a CD in a car or during a walk.

Press ESP.

The “ESP” indication appears in the display. The ESP function is activated by factory preset. To deactivate the function, hold down ESP for two seconds until the “ESP” indication disappears in the display.

Notes

• A strong shock may cause playback to stop even with the ESP function on.

• The sound may skip or become noisy when: — listening to a dirty or scratched CD, — listening to an audio test CD or, — the player receives continuous shock.

• The sound will drop for a while when ESP is switched on or off during play.

• ESP cannot be switched on or off when the main cover is closed.

Playing the Radio

Manual Tuning

1 Press RADIO•SLEEP to turn on the

radio.

2 Press BAND repeatedly to select the

desired band.

FM1 and FM2 are differentiated only for Preset tuning. For Manual or Auto Station Scan tuning of FM stations, select either band.

3 Tune in to a station by pressing TUNE/

SCAN TIME SET + or – .

Press + for a higher frequency and – for a lower frequency. To change the frequency rapidly, hold down the button for more than 2 seconds. Be sure “SCAN” does not appear in the display. The frequency indication will stop when you release the button.

4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

Listening through the built-in speakers

The built-in speakers are located in the inner side of the main cover. Open the main cover to listen through the speakers.

Note

When a headphone set is connected to the i (headphones) jack, there will be no sound from the speakers.

To turn off the radio

Press xOFF•ALARM RESET.

To improve radio reception

FM: Extend and adjust the angle of the telescopic

antenna.

AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum

reception. A ferrite bar is built in to the unit. Avoid operating the unit on a steel desk or metal surface.

Auto Station Scan Tuning

The unit automatically scans the selected waveband and stops at reception.

1 Press RADIO•SLEEP to turn on the

radio.

2 Press BAND repeatedly to select the

desired band.

3 Hold down TUNE/SCAN TIME SET +

or – until “SCAN” flashes in the display, then release the button.

Scanning starts. Scanning is paused when a station is received. The station is tuned in for a few seconds, then the unit resumes scanning.

4 Press TUNE/SCAN TIME SET + or –

while your desired station is tuned in.

“SCAN” disappears in the display and scanning stops to receive your desired station continuously.

5 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

Preset Tuning

You can preset up to 15 stations (5 stations each for FM1, FM2 and AM). Once a station is preset, it can be recalled with just a press of the respective preset button.

Presetting the Station

Example: To preset 87.50 MHz on FM2 onto preset button 2.

1 Tune in to the desired station (87.50

MHz on FM2, in this case) by Manual tuning or Auto Station Scan tuning.

2 Hold down the desired preset button

(2, in this case) until you hear two short beeps.

“PRESET” flashes while the station is being stored, and the preset number is displayed.

To change the preset station

Tune in to the station to be preset and hold down the desired preset button until you hear two short beeps.

The station previously assigned to the button will be erased.

Sleep Timer

Enjoy falling asleep to the radio with the sleep timer. The radio turns off automatically after the selected duration.

1 Press RADIO•SLEEP to turn on the

radio.

2 Press RADIO•SLEEP again.

“SLEEP” and the sleep countdown duration appear in the display.

3 Press RADIO•SLEEP repeatedly until

the desired duration appears in the display.

Each press changes the sleep countdown duration in the following order:

The sleep timer starts counting down the remaining number of minutes until the radio turns off.

• To change the timer duration after the timer

function is activated, press RADIO•SLEEP repeatedly until the desired duration appears.

• To switch off the power during countdown,

press SNOOZE•SLEEP OFF/LIGHT.

(none)

Setting the Alarm

The unit comes with 3 alarm modes — CD, radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see “Setting the Clock”).

Setting the Alarm Time

1 Hold down ALARM TIME until you

hear a short beep.

The alarm mode indications and the hour of the alarm time flashes.

2 Press TUNE/SCAN TIME SET + or – to

select the desired hour, then press ALARM TIME.

A beep sounds and the minute flashes.

3 Press TUNE/SCAN TIME SET + or – to

select the desired minute, then press ALARM TIME.

Two short beeps sound to confirm the setting.

4 Press ALARM MODE repeatedly to

display the indication for the desired alarm mode.

Each press of ALARM MODE changes the mode in the following order:

RADIO

The alarm you chose will sound at the alarm time.

To check the alarm time

Press ALARM TIME.

Notes

• The radio or the buzzer alarm will sound for about 60 minutes before stopping automatically.

• The loudness of the buzzer is fixed and cannot be adjusted with VOLUME.

• The CD alarm will stop automatically. It will stop in about 60 minutes under the SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL, REPEAT 1 or the REPEAT ALL mode. To continue playback of the CD after the alarm has stopped, press CD u.

To Stop the Alarm

Press xOFF•ALARM RESET.

The alarm will come on at the same time the next day.

To Cancel the Alarm

Press ALARM MODE repeatedly until there is no alarm mode indication in the display.

BUZZER

(none)

To Set the Wake-up Track for CD Alarm

For the CD alarm, you can choose a track on the CD to wake up to (the Wake-up track).

1 Select the CD alarm mode (see

“Selecting the Alarm Mode”).

2 Press ALARM TRACK/STATION until

you hear a beep.

“WAKE UP” flashes in the display.

3 Press TUNE/SCAN TIME SET + or –

to select the desired track number.

4 Press ALARM TRACK/STATION again.

Two short beeps sound to confirm the setting. The track you chose will sound at the time set.

Notes

• If the playback mode is set to SHUFFLE or SHUFFLE REPEAT, the CD alarm will disregard the Wake-up track designation.

• The selected Wake-up track number remains even when the CD is changed.

• If the alarm mode is set to the CD alarm but there is no CD in the player, the buzzer alarm will sound in its place at the time set.

To Set the Wake-up Station for Radio Alarm

For the radio alarm, you can choose a station from the preset memory to wake up to (the Wake-up station).

1 Select the radio alarm mode (see

“Selecting the Alarm Mode”).

2 Press ALARM TRACK/STATION until

you hear a beep.

“WAKE UP” flashes in the display.

3 Press TUNE/SCAN TIME SET + or –

repeatedly to select a preset station.

4 Press ALARM TRACK/STATION again.

Two short beeps sound to confirm the setting. The preset station you chose will sound at the time set.

Note

If you did not choose a Wake-up station (i.e., the WAKE UP preset indication is “- -”), the station last received will be played.

Other Useful Functions

Emphasizing bass

Set MEGA BASS to ON.

Switch it off if the sound becomes distorted.

Lighting the display

Press SNOOZE•SLEEP OFF/LIGHT.

The light comes on for about 10 seconds. When the unit is operating on house current, the display is lit at all times.

Tuning in to a preset station

1 Press RADIO•SLEEP to turn on the

radio.

2 Press BAND to choose a band. 3 Press the preset button where the

desired station is stored.

4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

To Doze for a Few More Minutes (Snooze)

Press SNOOZE•SLEEP OFF/LIGHT.

The alarm turns off, but will be activated automatically after about 8 minutes.

• The alarm mode indication flashes in the

display while the Snooze function is in effect.