Sony ICF-CD810 User Manual

3-800-622-21 (2)

CD Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

ICF-CD810

Sony Corporation  1995 Printed in Malaysia

Owner’s Record

The model number and the serial number are located on the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ICF-CD810 Serial No.

WARNING

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

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

enclosure.

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 the Sony CD clock radio!
The CD clock radio 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

• You can wake up to CD, radio and buzzer with
the snooze function.

• You can wake up to any track on CD.

• Dual alarm

• Three-inch disc can be played without an
adaptor.

• Self power back-up: Even if the power supply
is interrupted, the time setting and the memory
will be backed up for 1 minute without
batteries.

Precautions

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

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

• Disconnect the 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.

• 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.

• 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 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 mark the
casing.

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

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
7 mm aperture.

Frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz dB
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Radio section
Frequency range:

FM: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

AM: 530 – 1605 kHz

General

Speaker: Fullrange: 7.7 cm (3 1/8 inches) 4 ohms
Power outputs: 1.2 W + 1.2 W (at 10% harmonic

distortion)

Power requirements:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Dimensions: Approx. 286×200×104 mm (w/h/d)

(Approx. 11
projecting parts and controls

Mass: Approx. 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

3

/8 × 7 7/8 × 4 1/8 inches) incl.

+1
– 1.5

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the
appliance, and keep this manual for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and described in
the operating instructions supplied with the appliance by Sony.

INSTALLATION

Water and Moisture

Do not install the appliance near water: for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

Heat

Do not install the appliance near sources of heat such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances that produce heat.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation.
To ensure reliable and safe operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these
slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Do not place the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface which may block the slots
and openings.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless
proper ventilation is provided.

Carts and Stands

Do not install the appliance on an unstable table, shelf, cart or stand. Use only a cart or stand
recommended by Sony.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.

USE

Power Source

Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the appliance.

Grounding or Polarization

Do not defeat the grounding or polarization feature of the AC power cord. If your AC receptacle
will not accept the power cord plug, contact your electrician to install a proper AC receptacle.

AC Receptacle

Check to make sure that the AC receptacle holds the power cord plug firmly and securely. If the
power cord plug is loose, contact your electrician to replace the defective and unsafe AC
receptacle.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed
on it, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from
the appliance.

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.

Foreign Objects

Be careful that foreign objects and liquids do not enter the enclosure through openings.

Cleaning

Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.

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.

Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code

Antenna Lead-in Wire

Ground Clamps

Electric Service
Equipment

Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC* Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors
(NEC* Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

—NEC National Electrical Code—

Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC* Art 250 Part H)

SERVICE

Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult qualified service personnel when:

-the power cord or the plug has been damaged.

-a solid object or liquid has fallen into the cabinet.

-the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture.

-the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

-the appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. For
all other servicing refer to qualified service personnel only.

TRACK/

ALARMAALARMBALARM

CLOCK

TIME SET/TRACK

POWER ON

CD ·∏ RADIO/SLEEP ALARM RESET

SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF

LIFT OPEN

Setting the Clock

Set the time when the CD or radio is turned off.

1. Plug in the unit.

The display will flash “AM 12:00”.

2. While holding down TRACK/CLOCK,

press either TIME SET/TRACK + or –
until the correct time appears in the
display.
When you release TRACK/CLOCK, the
clock begins to operate and “:” flashes.

• To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing

the + or – button while holding down TRACK/
CLOCK.

• To set the current time from zero seconds, at

step 2, release TRACK/CLOCK with the time
signal.

Playing a Disc

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

1. Lift LIFT OPEN to open the CD

compartment lid and place a disc.

Lift.

Label surface up.

Close the lid.

2. Press CD fl and the display lights

“01”. The current number (01 to 99)
appears in the display window. After
10 seconds, the indication becomes the
current time, but the “CD ( “
indication remains.

3. Adjust VOLUME.

MODE

WAKE UP
TRACK

OFF /

VOLUME

AC power cord

FM wire antenna

TUNING

AM FM

BAND

Locating a Particular Portion

Locating a particular selection (AMS*)

To locate the beginning of the current selection,
press =.
To locate the next selection, press +.

Locating a particular point in a selection
(SEARCH)

To go back at high speed, keep = pressed.
To go ahead at high speed, keep + pressed.

* AMS is the abbreviation of Automatic Music

Sensor.

• If you press = repeatedly, the player locates
the previous selections. If you press +
repeatedly, the player locates the next
selections and stops at the last selection.

• To stop play, press OFF/ALARM RESET.

• To pause, press CD fl and the “CD ( “
indication flashes. To resume play, press
CD fl again.

• To change the clock mode to track mode, press
TRACK/CLOCK.
Press TRACK/CLOCK again, and the current
time appears.

• To eject a disc, lift LIFT OPEN.

• To handle compact discs
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 while
playing, otherwise, the disc will be damaged.
Be sure to stop the disc first.

• When you press CD fl, if there is no disc in
the CD compartment, the “00” indication
flashes for 10 seconds and the unit will be
turned off.

• If the alarm is activated while
listening to the CD, the track changes to that
preset by pressing WAKE UP TRACK.

Playing the Radio

1.

Press RADIO/SLEEP to turn on the
radio.
The “RADIO” indication will appear
and the “On” indication will appear in
the display. After 10 seconds, the
indication becomes the current time but
the “RADIO” indication remains.

2. Adjust VOLUME.

3. Select the BAND.

4. Tune in a station using the TUNING

dial.

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

• To improve radio reception
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna to improve
FM reception.
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into the
unit.

Setting the Alarm

You can set the CD, radio and buzzer alarms at
the preset time. Before setting the alarm, be sure
to set the clock. (See “Setting the Clock”.)

Setting the Alarm Time

To set the alarm

1. While holding down ALARM A, press

either TIME SET/TRACK + or – until the
desired time appears in the display
window.
The “ ” indication flashes and
“:” lights.

2. Release ALARM A. The alarm time is

set and the indication becomes the
current time.

3. While holding down WAKE UP TRACK,

set the desired track by pressing = or
+ beside TIME SET/TRACK.

4. Release WAKE UP TRACK. The track is

preset and the indication becomes the
current time.

Note

When the CD player is preset to start with track
5, it will always start with track 5 even though
you change the CD, unless you change WAKE
UP TRACK.

To set the

1. While holding down ALARM B, press

either TIME SET/TRACK + or – until the
desired time appears in the display
window. The “ ” and
“ ” indication flash and “:”
lights.

2. Release ALARM B. The alarm time is

set and the indication becomes the
current time.

Setting the Alarm Mode

Before setting the alarm mode, be sure to set the
alarm time. (See “Setting the Alarm Time”.)

1. Press ALARM MODE until the alarm

you want appears in the display
window.
Each time you press ALARM MODE,
the alarm indication changes as follows.

No alarm
indication

• To stop the alarm, press OFF/ALARM RESET.
The alarm will sound at the same time the next
day.

• To cancel the alarm, while holding down
ALARM MODE, press OFF/ALARM RESET.

• To check the alarm time you set, press ALARM
A or ALARM B.

Notes

• The alarm does not function, unless you set the
clock and / /
alarm.

• If you set the CD alarm and radio or buzzer
alarm at the same time, the CD alarm sounds.

• When you set the CD alarm, if there is no disc
in the CD player, the buzzer will sound at the
time you set.

• The selected alarm is activated at the time you
set, and automatically turns off after 60
minutes.

• When the CD alarm comes on, the “
indication flashes.
If you want to stop flashing, press CD fl. The
CD player will stop playing at the last track.

/ alarm

and and

”

• When the radio alarm is activated, the
“
keep on listening to radio and stop flashing,
press RADIO/SLEEP. The “
indication remains.

• The buzzer sound level is fixed, and
independent of VOLUME.

” indication flashes. If you want to

”

To Doze for a Few More Minutes

1. Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF. The CD,

radio or buzzer will shut off but will be
activated automatically after about 8
minutes. You can repeat this process as
many times as necessary.

• While SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF function is
operating, the alarm indication flashes.

To Use Both Sleep Timer and Alarm

You can fall asleep to the radio and you will be
awakened by the CD, radio or buzzer alarm at
the preset time.

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

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

Sleep Timer”.)

Setting the Sleep
Timer

You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the
built-in sleep timer that turns off the radio
automatically after a preset duration.

1. Press RADIO/SLEEP repeatedly.

The radio turns on and the “On”
indication will appear initially in the
display. The radio will turn off
automatically after the selected preset
duration has elapsed.
Each time you press RADIO/SLEEP, the
duration changes as follows.

Radio on
(Sleep timer off)

• To turn off the radio before the preset duration
has elapsed, press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.

90 min 60 min 30 min

Radio off 15 min

Troubleshooting
Guide

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

The clock does not show the correct time.

• There was an electrical power interruption
lasting for more than 1 minute.

The CD player does not operate.

• Did you place a disc correctly?
The disc should be placed with the labelled
surface up.

• Did you close the compartment lid completely?

• Dusty or defective disc—Clean the disc with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out.

Skipping of sound in CD operation

• Dusty or defective disc—Clean the disc.

• Dirty lens—Clean the lens with a commercially

available blower.

• Strong vibration

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

• Did you set the current time correctly?

• Did you set the alarm time correctly?

• Did you place a disc?

• Did you close the CD compartment lid
completely?

• Did you adjust the volume?
If the volume is turned down completely, the
CD or radio alarm is not heard.

LIMITED WARRANTY