Sony ICF-CD7000 User Manual

2-899-053-21(1)
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-CD7000
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
FM/AM CD Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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 reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
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.
e graphical symbols are at the bottom of the unit.
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 dierent 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 modications 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.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
For the state of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate
Features
Illumination (High/Low/Off) Built-in audio cable for digital music players Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback
function
FM/AM 2-band digital tuner 15 Station Presets (10 FM, 5 AM) Automatic Time/Daylight Saving Time Setting No Power No Problem Alarm System Triple time display: A main display for the clock and
two sub-displays for the alarms
Nap Timer (Count Down Timer) Extendable Snooze time from 10 to 60 min
Precautions
Use the power source specified in “Specifications” to
operate the unit.
The name plate indicating operating voltage, etc. is
located on the bottom of the unit.
To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it
out by the plug, not the cord.
Do not carry the unit by the FM wire antenna andDo not carry the unit by the FM wire antenna and
the AC power cord.
Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source
such as a radiator or air duct, 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, blanket, etc.) or near materials that might block the ventilation holes such as a curtain.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further.
When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should the problem persists after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The clock flashes “AM 12:00” due to a power interruption.
The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove the
old battery and install a new one.
The CD, radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time.
Hasn’t “ALARM A” or “ALARM B” in the display
gone out?
The CD or radio alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
Has VOLUME been adjusted ?
The CD player does not operate.
Did you close the CD compartment lid? Did you insert the disc correctly?
The disc should be inserted with the label
side up.
Dusty or defective disc — Clean the disc with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment
open for about an hour to allow condensation to evaporate.
Sporadic loss of sound during CD operation.
Dusty or defective disc — Clean or replace the disc. Excessively high volume — Reduce the volume. Strong vibration.
No sound comes from the speakers.
Has VOLUME been adjusted ?
Owner’s Record
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-CD7000
Serial No.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8–ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 – 10 000 Hz; rated 0.8 W per channel-minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC operation.
CD player section
System: Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties:
Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: 785 – 800 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 an optical pick-up block with a 7-mm aperture.)
Number of channels: 2 Frequency response: 20 – 20 000 Hz
+1 –2
dB
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz AM: 530 – 1 710 kHz
Antennas:
FM: FM wire antenna AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
General
Time display: 12-hour system Speaker: 50 mm (2 inches) diam., 8 Ω, cone type (2) Input: Built-in audio cable with stereo-mini plug (1):
minimum input level 245mV, impedance 47 kΩ
Power outputs:
1 W + 1 W (at 8 Ω, 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
For power backup: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery
Dimensions:
Approx. 170 136 204 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 6 3/4 5 3/8 8 1/8 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass:
Approx. 1 700 g (3 lb 12 oz) incl. CR2032 battery
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This unit includes a preinstalled Sony Lithium battery (CR2032) as back-up power source for the clock, which is preset to EST (Eastern Standard Time) at the factory. And this battery is considered part of the product.
3 Press TIMEZONE repeatedly to select the
number as follows:
Area number Time zone
1 Atrantic standard Time
2 (default setting)
Eastern standard Time
3 Central standard Time
4 Mountain standard Time
5 Pacific standard Time
6 Yukon standard Time
7 Hawaian standard Time
The area number appears in the display for a few seconds and then the display returns to the current time. After the current time reappears, press TIMEZONE to check the area number.
Note
Though the clock is correctly set at the factory, discrepancies may arise during transport or storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct time by referring to “Setting the Clock Manually”.
When daylight saving time (summer time) begins
This model automatically adjusts for daylight saving time (summer time). “ ” is displayed from the beginning of daylight saving time (summer time) and disappears at the end of the daylight saving time (summer time) automatically.
Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 2:00Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 2:00
AM on the second Sunday of March.
Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the firstStandard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first
Sunday of November.
Setting the Clock Manually
1 Plug in the unit. 2 Hold down CLOCK/DATE until a short beep
sounds.
The year starts to flash in the display.
3 Press TUNETIME SET + or – repeatedly to
set the year.
4 Press CLOCK/DATE. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month,
the day, hour, and minute, and then press
CLOCK/DATE.
Two short beeps sound and the seconds start incrementing from zero.
Notes
The clock setting will be cancelled if you press OFF
ALARM-RESET while setting the clock.
If you do not press a button for about 1 minute while
setting the clock, the clock setting will be cancelled.
To display the year and date
Press CLOCK/DATE once for the date, and within 2 seconds press it again for the year. The display shows the date or year for about 4 seconds and then changes back to the current time.
To change to daylight saving time (summer time) indication
Hold down OFF ALARM-RESET and
TIMEZONE until two short beeps sound.
“ ” is displayed, “On” appear for a few seconds, and then the time changes to daylight saving time (summer time). To deactivate the daylight saving time (summer time)
function, hold down OFF ALARM-RESET and
TIMEZONE until two short beeps sound again.
“OFF” appears for a few seconds, and then “ ” disappears.
Setting the Brightness of the Backlight and Illumination
By pressing the SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS button, you can select the brightness level of the backlight and illumination. The brightness level of the backlight changes in conjunction with that of the illumination.
High High
Middle Low
Low OFF
Upper : Backlight level Lower : Illumination level
While the alarm is sounding, the SNOOZE/ BRIGHTNESS button cannot be used to change the brightness of the display. It can, however, be used for the SNOOZE function.
Note
When replacing the battery, do not disconnect AC plug from AC outlet. If you do, the current time, alarm and NAP timer will be initialized.
Battery Warning
If the unit is to be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge and damage to the unit from battery leakage.
NOTES ON THE LITHIUM BATTERY
Dispose of the used battery promptly. Keep the
lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
Be sure to observe correct polarity when installing
the battery.
Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
WARNING
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Setting the Clock for the First Time
This unit is preset to the current EST (Eastern Standard Time) at the factory, and is powered by the back up battery. All you need to do the first time is just plug it in, select your time zone.
1 Plug in the unit.
The current EST (Eastern Standard Time) appears in the display.
2 Press TIMEZONE.
Area number “2” appear in the display.
FM wire antenna
AC power cord
Built-in audio cable
The PRESET TUNING 3 button has a tactile dot.
The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot.
The CD button has a tactile dot.
Playing a CD
An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an adaptor.
1 Push PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the
CD compartment lid and insert a disc.
2 Push PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to close the
CD compartment lid.
Push
Labelled surface up
Close the lid
3 Press CD .
“CD” and “TRACK 01” appear in the display to indicate that track 1 of the CD is playing.
4 Press VOLUME + or – repeatedly to adjust
the volume.
To Press
Pause CD Resume play after pause CD again
Cue to the beginning of the current track (AMS*)
**
Cue to the next track (AMS*) ** Go back at high speed Hold down ** Go forward at high speed Hold down ** Locate a previous track (AMS*) repeatedly**
Locate a succeeding track (AMS*)
repeatedly**
Stop play
* AMS = Automatic Music Sensor ** These operations are possible during both play and
pause.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
This unit is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc, the recording device and application software.
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.
To handle compact discs
Do not touch the surface.
Correct
Handle the disc by its edge.
Incorrect
Do not stick paper or tape on the surface.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Notes
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
If you press CD when there is no disc in the CD
compartment, “00” flashes for about 5 seconds in the display and the unit turns off automatically.
Various Modes of CD Playback
You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.
Press MODE. Each press changes the play mode as follows:
Display Indication
Play Mode
None (normal play)
All the tracks are played once.
“REP 1” (single repeat) A single track is played repeatedly.
“REP” (all repeat) All the tracks are played repeatedly.
“SHUFFLE” (shuffle play) All the tracks are played once in random order.
“SHUFFLE REP” (shuffle repeat) All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order.
Listening to the Radio
—Manual Tuning 1 Press RADIO ONBAND to turn on the
radio.
“RADIO” appears in the display.
2 Press RADIO ONBAND repeatedly to
select the desired band.
Each press changes the band as follows:
When using a FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you may listen to the radio in either mode (see “Presetting Your Favorite Station”).
3 Use TUNETIME SET + or – to tune into a
station.
Two short beeps sound when the minimum frequency of each band is received during tuning.
4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –.
When you release TUNETIME SET + or – after locating your desired station, the display returns to the current time after about 10 seconds.
To check the frequency of a tuned-in station, press RADIO ONBAND and the frequency will appear for about 10 seconds.
To turn off the radio, press OFF ALARM-RESET.
Improving the Reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase
reception sensitivity.
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit.
The following conditions may interfere with the
radio reception: When the unit is placed on a steel desk or metalWhen the unit is placed on a steel desk or metal
surface.
When the unit is near a metal surface (such as aWhen the unit is near a metal surface (such as a
metal wall).
When the unit is near a digital music player that isWhen the unit is near a digital music player that is
turned on.
Presetting Your Favorite Station
—Preset Tuning
You can preset up to 10 FM stations (5 stations in FM1, 5 stations in FM2), and 5 AM stations.
Presetting a Station 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Listening to the
Radio” and manually tune in the station you wish to preset.
2 Hold down the desired PRESET TUNING
button (1 to 5) until two short beeps sound.
Example: The following display appears when you preset FM 87.5 MHz to PRESET TUNING 2 button for FM2.
The display shows the frequency for about 10 seconds, and then returns to the current time.
To preset another station, repeat these steps. To change the preset station, tune in the desired station and hold down the desired PRESET TUNING (1 to 5) until two short beeps sound. The new station will replace the station previously set to the PRESET
TUNING button.
Tuning in to a Preset Station 1 Press RADIO ONBAND to turn on the
radio.
2 Press RADIO ONBAND to select the band. 3 Press the desired PRESET TUNING button. 4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –.
After about 4 seconds, the display returns to the current time.
Note
Holding down the desired PRESET TUNING button for 2 seconds or more in step 3 will replace the station previously set to the PRESET TUNING button with the station you are tuned in to.
Switching between Monaural and Stereo
Stereo reception is the default setting for the radio. “ST” will appear in the display when an FM broadcast is clearly received. If FM stereo reception is poor, change to “FM MONO (monaural)”. Noise will be reduced although the sound will not be in stereo.
1 Press
RADIO ONBAND
to turn on the
radio.
2 Press RADIO ONBAND repeatedly to
select FM 1 or FM 2.
3 Press MODE.
A short beep sounds. “FM MONO” appears in the display. To change back to stereo mode, press MODE again.
Listening to the Sound from a Connected Optional Component
1 Connect the built-in audio cable with the
stereo-miniplug on the bottom of the unit to the line output jack or headphones jack on the optional component (e.g., portable music player).
To the line output jack or headphones jack
(e.g., portable music player)
Built-in audio cable
The bottom of the unit
2 Press AUDIO IN.
“AUDIO IN” appears in the display
3 Play the optional component connected to
the unit’s built-in audio cable.
4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –.
To turn off the sound from the optional component, press OFFALARM-RESET, and then turn off the optional component.
Notes
Connect the built-in audio cable firmly to prevent a
malfunction.
Keep digital music players away from the speakers.
Setting the Alarm
This CD clock radio is equipped with 3 alarm modes—CD, radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see “Setting the Clock for the First Time”).
To Set the Alarm
1 Hold down ALARM A or B until a short
beep sounds.
The hour flashes in display.
2 Press TUNETIME SET + or – repeatedly
until the desired hour appears.
To set the hour rapidly, hold down TUNETIME SET + or –.
3 Press ALARM A or B.
A short beep sound and the minute flashes.
4 Repeat step 2 to set the minute and press
ALARM A or B.
A short beep sound and the alarm mode setting is entered.
5 Press TUNETIME SET + or – repeatedly
until the desired alarm mode flashes.
You can choose one mode among “CD”, “RADIO” and “BUZZER”. Set the alarm mode as follows: – CD: see “ Setting the CD Alarm”. – RADIO: see “ Setting the Radio Alarm”. – BUZZER: see “ Setting the Buzzer Alarm”.
Setting the CD Alarm
For the CD alarm, the track you specified as the wake­up track is played first. (If the CD play mode is set to “SHUFFLE” or “SHUFFLE REP”, all the tracks will be played in random order.)
1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in “To set the Alarm”. 2 Press ALARM A or B to select “CD” alarm
mode.
A short beep sounds and “WAKE UP TRACK” appears in the display.
3 Press TUNETIME SET + or – to select the
desired wake-up track number.
4 Press ALARM A or B.
A short beep sounds and “WAKE UP VOLUME” appears in the display.
5 Press TUNETIME SET + or – to adjust the
volume.
You can also adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –.
6 Press ALARM A or B.
Two short beeps sound and the setting is entered. When “ALARM A” or “ALARM B” does not appear with “CD” in the display, press ALARM A or B again. The CD will play at the set time.
Note
If the CD alarm does not operate because a disc error occurred, there is no disc, or the CD compartment lid is open, the buzzer alarm will operate instead.
Setting the Radio Alarm
For the radio alarm, the station you specifiy as the wake-up station is played.
1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in “To set the Alarm”. 2 Press ALARM A or B to select “RADIO”
alarm mode.
After the preset number flashes, “WAKE UP STATION” appears in the display.
3 Press TUNETIME SET + or – to select the
desired wake-up station.
The station changes as follows:
“– –” is the last station received. You can directly select the desired wake-up station by pressing RADIO ONBAND or the PRESET TUNING button while the “– –” indication is not displayed.
4 Press ALARM A or B.
A short beep sounds and “WAKE UP VOLUME” appears in the display.
5 Press TUNETIME SET + or – to adjust the
volume.
You can also adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –.
6 Press ALARM A or B.
Two short beeps sound and the setting is entered. When “ALARM A” or “ALARM B” does not appear with “RADIO” in the display, press ALARM A or B again. The radio will turn on at the set time.
Setting the Buzzer Alarm
1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in “To set the Alarm”. 2 Press ALARM A or B to select “BUZZER”
alarm mode.
Two short beeps sound and the setting is entered. When “ALARM A” or “ALARM B” does not appear with “BUZZER” in the display, press ALARM A or B again. The buzzer will sound at the set time.
Note
The volume cannot be set for the buzzer alarm.
ALARM ON—
Press ALARM A or B to activate the alarm setting. If “ALARM A” or “ALARM B” does not appear in the display, the alarm setting is not activated. You can only check the alarm setting when it is activated. Example: The following display shows the crrent time and the CD ALARM A for 7:00 am.
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUME +/
Battery compartment
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS
About the Backup Battery
To keep good time, this unit contains one CR2032 battery inside of the unit as a backup power source. The battery keeps the clock operating in the event of a power interruption.
Knowing when to replace the battery
When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in the display. If a power interruption occurs while the battery is weak, the current time and alarm will be initialized. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or explosion.
Note
If “AM 12:00” flashes in the display when the unit is connected to AC outlet for the first time, the battery may be weak. In this case, consult your Sony dealer.
Replacing the battery
1 Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
outlet and use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery holder at the bottom of the unit. (See Fig. -)
2 Push the exhausted battery out from the
bottom of the battery holder and insert a new battery with the side facing up. (See Fig. -)
3 Insert the battery holder back into the unit
and secure it with the screw. (See Fig. ­)
4 Press RADIO ONBAND to turn “” off in
the display.
If you set the CD alarm and there is no disc in the CD player, the buzzer alarm will sound instead at the time set.
In case of the alarm, the beeping of the alarm becomes louder after every few seconds in three progressive stages.
Note
When Alarm A and B are set for the same time, Alarm A takes precedence.
To Doze for a Few More Minutes
Press SNOOZEBRIGHTNESS. The CD, radio or buzzer alarm turns off, but it will be automatically activated again after about 10 minutes. Every time you press SNOOZEBRIGHTNESS, the snooze time changes as follows:
The display shows the snooze time for a few seconds, and then returns to the current time. When you press SNOOZEBRIGHTNESS after the current time appears, the snooze time goes back to 10 minutes again.
The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes.
ALARM OFF—
Press ALARM A or B to deactivate the alarm setting.
The CD, radio, or buzzer alarm turns off automatically after 60 minutes.
To Stop the Alarm
Press OFF ALARM-RESET to turn off the alarm. The alarm will sound again at the same time the next day.
Note on the alarm in the event of a power interruption
In the event of a power interruption, the alarm will work until the battery is totally discharged. But following functions are different:
Backlight will not light up. If the alarm mode is set to CD or radio, it will
change to BUZZER automatically.
If a power interruption occurs while the alarm is
sounding, the alarm will stop.
If OFF ALARM-RESET is not pressed, the alarm
sounds for about 5 minutes.
If “” appears in the display, the alarm will not
sound in the event of power interruption. Replace the battery if “” appears.
If a power interruption occurs while the buzzer
alarm is sounding, the SNOOZE button will not operate.
Using the NAP Timer (Count Down Timer)
The NAP timer sounds the buzzer after a preset duration has elapsed.
Press NAP repeatedly until the desired duration is displayed. Every press changes the display as follows:
” appears and the NAP time is displayed for a few seconds. NAP timer starts counting down.
When the selected NAP duration has ended, a short beep sounds, and “ ” flashes in the display. The buzzer turns off automatically after about 60 minutes.
To Stop the NAP Timer
Press NAP or OFF ALARM-RESET to turn off the buzzer.
To Deactive the NAP Timer
Press NAP. “ ” goes off in the display.
Setting the Sleep Timer
The sleep timer allows you to fall asleep to the sound of a CD, the radio, or input from the AUDIO IN function. It does this by automatically turning off the CD, the radio, or input from the AUDIO IN function after a preset duration.
Press SLEEP during CD, radio, or optional component play. You can set the sleep timer to durations of 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. Every press changes the duration as follows:
“SLEEP” will appear in the display when the duration is set. The CD, the radio, or the optional component will play for the set duration, and then shut off.
AUDIO IN
Push
Lift up with your finger
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