Sony ICF-CD825RM User Manual

SONY

3-862-235-22 (1)

CD Clock Radio

Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi (arrière)

ICF-CD820/CD825RM

Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Malaysia

^LARM MODE

LIFT OPEN

WAKE UP _ _

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ALARM

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TIME SET/TRACK

CD

RADIO ^9

SLEEP ALARM RESET

SNOOZE / SLEEP OFF

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TRACK
CLOCK

AC power cord

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FM wire antenna

Emi IlOS am' FM

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Remote control
(ICF-CD825RM
only)

English

Owner's Record

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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CAUTION: TO Reooce TH8 RISK OF ELECTRIC SMOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

N oil are cautioned that
uvi'diticalions n«.>t e\pr«.'ssK approv ed m this
uianual ci'uld vi'id \ luir autliontv to I'perate
this I'quipmi'nt

.iii\ ch.ingi's or

INFORMATION

I his L'Lpnpmonl has Kvn tested and KTund to
a'luplv with the limits for a Class B Liigital

lIl'n ice, pursuant ti> Part IS L'f the FCC Rules.

Those limits are designed to provide reasonable
priTtcvtion against harmful interforL'nee in a
reftdential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energ\^ ami, if nc>t installed anci used in
acci^rdance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not Lxeur in a particular installation. If this

ec^iiipment 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.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian lCES-003.

CAUTION

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

For the Customers in Canada

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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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.

Precautions

• Opei.Ue the unit the pinvi'r soiirei's
spi'eHieJ in "^peeiliv .Uions'

• The nameplate invhe.Uing w'lt.ige, ote i>
K'eale«.i at tlu’ hottem

• Diseonneet (he eord In giar'ping tl\e [''lug
\e\ er pull it In the s-oul

• l\' not leav e the unit in a Kvation tu'ar a heat
si'uiei' Mk h as .1 radiatvir I'l airLiuet. eir m .t
place subieet to dircvl .sunlight. evLVSsiv e dust,
mechanical vibration, or sluvk.

• The unit is not disconnected from tlie AC
pem er source (mains) as long as it is conneclL'd

to the wall outlet, in I'n if the unit itself has

bl'cn turnCLi ott.

• ,\llou aciequate air cireulatiiTn tii prevent
internal hiMl build-up. Do not place tho unit
on a surface ta rug, a blanki't, etc.) or near
materials (a curtain) which might block the
ventilation holes.

• Should anv liquid or solid object fall into the
unit, unplug tho unit and have' it chocked bv a
qualified personnel before operating it further.

• Whi'n 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 mav mark the
casing.

• Do not connect the antenna lead to the external
antenna.

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

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 doth. 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 dose the CD compartment lid
completely’

• Did you adjust the volume?

If the volume is turned down a'mpletelv, thi‘

CD or radio alarm is not heard.

The remote control does not operate.

• I he battiTies are exhausted, replace thi*

b.ittc-ries

• You rn.iv be t(Ki tar away from th<‘ ( D clock
rad in, move c loser to the unit.

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 pW*
* 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 -1 ^ d B
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 '/«inches) 4 ohms
Power outputs: 1.2 W + 1.2 W (at 10% harmonic

distortion)

Power requirements:

120 VAC, 60 Hz

Dimensions: Approx. 292 x 104 x 207 mm (w/h/d)

(Approx. 11 '/2 X 4 '/e X 8 '/■• inches) incl.
projecting parts and controls

Mass:

ICF-CD820: Approx. 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)
ICF-CD825RM; Approx. 1.75 kg (3 lb 14 oz)

Remote control section (ICF-CD82SRM only)
Frequency; 312.5 MHz
RF output power: 1.7 mW

Power requirements: Two R6 (size AA) batteries

(not supplied)

Dimensions: Approx. 58 x 102 x 35 mm (w/h/d)

incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass: Approx. 87.5 g (3 oz) incl. batteries

Supplied Accessory:

Remote control (RM-RWl) (1)