Sony ICF-CD833 - Cd Clock Radio User manual

S O N Y. t 3-798-668-22 (2)
CD Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
ICF-CD833
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are located at the bottom.
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-CD833 Serial No.
Sony Corporation © 1995 Printed in Malaysia

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
AISK 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 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.
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
e You can wake up to CD, radio and buzzer
with the snooze function.
You can wake up to any track on CD.
The digital tuner with 5 random memory
presets.
+ A powerful bass is produced with the MEGA
BASS sound system.
* Sleep timer function turns off the CD and
radio 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes later.
Dual alarm
One bit over sampling and digital filter—
Signal process frequency of 1 bit the reference
frequency means CD playback with less
distortion.
Dual D/A (digital /analogue) conversion
system—High-fidelity CD playback with less
phase shift is accomplished by the dual
converter which works for the left and right
channels independently.
Three-inch disc can be played without an
adaptor.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
SON Ye
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (‘SONY’) warrants this product against defects in material or work-
manship, as follows:
1. For a period of 1 year from the date of purchase, SONY will pay the labor charges of your
SONY authorized service facility to repair the defective product. After this 1 year period, you must
pay for all labor charges.
2. In addition, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts
for a period of 1 year from the original date of purchase.
To obtain warranty service, you must take the product, or deliver the product prepaid, to a SONY
authorized service facility.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, and damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse,
abuse, or negligence to this product including antenna. This warranty is valid only in the United
States of America.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit
is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service
This warranty is valid only if the serial number appears on the product.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REME-
DY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
allow limitations on how tong an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established the Customer Information Center to
supply you with product or service information.
Important: If returning product for service, please see reverse side of this card for your nearest
Sony Service Center.
SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER
201-930-SONY (7669)
714-821-SONY (7669)
708-250-SONY (7669)
or write to:
Sony Customer Information Center
Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
Sony Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656

Sony Service Centers
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Arizona
Phoenix
2240 North Scottsdale Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
[phone]
California
Hawaii
“Missouri
Honolulu
950 Mapunapuna Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
[phone]
illinois
St. Louis
12462-D Natural Bridge Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
{314) 291-2201
New Jersey
Burbank {Los Angeles area}
4100 Riverside Drive, Suite A
Burbank, CA 91505
{818} 842-7669
Costa Mesa {Orange County area)
2729 Bristol Street South
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
[phone]
San Bruno (San Francisco area}
751 Camino Plaza
San Bruno, CA $4066
[phone]
San Diego
8975 Complex Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
[phone]
San Jose
1359 Old Oakland Road
San Jose, CA 95112
[phone]
Colorado
Denver
Havana Place Center
10740 East iliff Avenue
Aurora, CO 80014
{303) 755-7669
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
2850 North 28th Terrace
Hollywood, FL 33020
[phone]
Georgia
Atlanta
120 Interstate North Parkway East
Suite 410
Atlanta, GA 30339
{404) 953-5871
Chicago
1730 West Fullerton, Suite 4
Riverpoint Shopping Center
Chicago, IL 60614
[phone]
Niles (Chicago N.W.)
7540 North Caldwell Avenue
Niles, IL 60648
[phone]
Westmont {Chicago S.W.)
6036-38 South Cass Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
{708} 969-0049
Kansas
Kansas City
11742 West 95th Street
Overland Park
KS 66214
[phone]
Maryland {Washington DC.)
Washington D.C.
5300 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
[phone]
Massachusetts
Mahwah (N.Y. Metropolitan Area}
386 Route 17 South
Mahwah, NJ 07430
[phone]
Union
Bradlees Shopping Center
US Highway 22 At Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
{201) 687-5555
Ohio
Cleveland
6370 York Road
Parma Heights, OH 44130
[phone]
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
651 Park Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
[phone]
Pittsburgh
Wexford Plaza
10610 Perry Highway (Rt. 19N)
Wexford, PA 15090
[phone]
Texas
Boston
390 University Avenue
128 Westwood Industrial Center
Westwood, MA 02090
[phone]
Michigan
Detroit
43304 Eleven Mile Road
Novi, Mi 48050
[phone]
Minnesota
Minneapolis
4300 W. 36'/2 Street
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
[phone]
Sony District Service Offices
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Western Zone
Westem District
Sony Service Company
2729 Bristol Street South
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
[phone]
Northwestern District
Sony Service Company
1359 Old Oakland Road
San Jose, CA 95112
[phone]
Southwestem District
Sony Service Company
3201 Premier Or., Suite 100
Irving, TX 75063
[phone]
Central Zone
Mid-West District
Sony Service Company
1200 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Itasca, IL. 60143
[phone]
East Central District
Sony Service Company
26200 Town Center Drive,
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Dallas
401 Preston Valley Shopping Center
Dallas, TX 75230
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Houston
7639 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77063
{713) 783-8761
Washington
Seattle
835 Fidalgo
Seattle, WA 98108
[phone]
Eastern Zone
Eastern District
Sony Service Company
386 Route 17 South
Mahwah, NJ 07430
[phone]
Mid-Atlantic District
Sony Service Company
651 Park Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
[phone]
Southeastern District
Sony Service Company
120 Interstate North Parkway East
Suite 414
Atlanta, GA-30339
[phone]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the
appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Ñ
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, washbowl1, 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 if 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

: 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
Antenna Discharge Unit
~~ (NEC* Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
Electric Service Lo Zn (NEC* Section 810-21)
Equipment
`~ Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
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—NEC National Electrical Code— (NEC* Art 250 Part H)
SERVICE
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult qualified service personnel when:
-the power card 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.

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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/ENTER/
CLOCK, press either TUNING/TIME
SET + or — till the correct time appears
in the display.
When you release TRACK/ENTER/
CLOCK, the clock begins to operate and
“an
:” flashes.
> To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing
the + or - button while holding down TRACK/
ENTER/CLOCK.
e To set the current time from zero second, at
step 2, release TRACK/ENTER/CLOCK with the
time signal.
Playing a Disc
An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an
adaptor.
1, Slide PULL OPEN out to open the CD
compartment lid and place a disc.
bb] Slide.
Label surface up.
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2. Press CD Pil and the display lig
“01”. And the current number (
99) appears in the display wind
After 10 seconds, the indication
becomes current time, but the “(
indication remains.
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3. Adjust VOLUME.
Locating a Particular Portion
Locating a particular selection (AMS*)
To locate the beginning of the current sel
press kéd once.
To locate the next selection, press PPh o:
Locating a particular point in a selectic
(SEARCH)
To go back at high speed, keep aa pres
To go ahead at high speed, keep 1 pre
* AMS is the abbreviation of Automatic N
Sensor.
e If you press taa repeatedly, the player
the previous selections. If you press PP
repeatedly, the player locates the next
selections and stops at the last selection.
e To stop play, press OFF/ALARM RESET.
s To pause, press CD PAI and the “CD b>
indication flashes. To resume play, pres:
CD Pil again.
e To change the clock mode to track mode
TRACK/ENTER/CLOCK.
Press TRACK/ENTER/CLOCK again, and
current time appears.
e To obtain a powerful bass, set MEGA BA
ON.
x To eject a disc, slide PULL OPEN out.
e To handle compact discs
This way
Handle the dis
by its edge.
Not this way
Do not touch tk
surface.
Do not stick pat
tape nor write
anything on the
surface.

Notes
> Do not open the CD compartment lid during
playing, otherwise, the disc will be damaged.
Be sure to stop the disc first.
e When you press CD Pl, if there is no disc in the
CD compartment, the “00” indication flashes
for about 10 seconds and the unit will be turned
off.
elf the Eco] alarm time comes during listening
to the CD, the track changes to that preset by
pressing BAND/WAKE UP TRACK.
Playing the Radio
Manual Tuning
1. Press RADIO/SLEEP.
The “RADIO” indication lights and the
band and frequency of the last station
chosen appear in the display. After 10
seconds, the indication becomes the
current time but the “RADIO”
indication remains.
2. Press BAND/WAKE UP TRACK to
select the band, FM or AM.
Each press of BAND/WAKE UP
TRACK changes the band from FM to
AM or vice versa.
3. Tune in a station by pressing TUNING)
TIME SET + or -.
The FM channel step is set to 0.1 MHz
and the AM channel step is set to 10 kHz.
Beeps sound at the band edge. After 10
seconds, the indication becomes the
current time but the “RADIO” indication
remains.
4. Adjust VOL.
To turn off the radio, press CD or 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.
To check the station you are listening to, press
RADIO. The band and frequency appear for 10
seconds.
Preset Tuning
You can preset up to five FM/AM stations (one
station for each MEMORY PRESETS number
button 1 to 5.)
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 ECD) alarm
1. While holding down ALARM A, press
TUNING/TIME SET + or - till the
desired time appears in the display
window. The “ Efco)“ flashes.
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2. Release ALARM A. The alarm time is
set and the indication becomes the
current time.
3. While holding down BAND/WAKE UP
TRACK, set the desired track by
pressing TUNING/TIME SET + or -.
4. Release BAND/WAKE UP TRACK.
The track is preset and the indication
becomes the current time.
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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 BAND/
WAKE UP TRACK.
To set the B rapi0) AE] suzzer alarm
1. While holding down ALARM B, press
either TUNING/TIME SET + or - till the
desired time appears in the display
window.
The “ERADIO|” or “EJBUZZEA ” and
“~:--" indication flash.
2. Release ALARM B. The alarm time is
set and the indication becomes the
current time.
Setting the Alarm Mode
Before setting MODE, be sure to set the alarm
time. (See “Setting the Alarm Time.)
1. Press MODE till the alarm you want
appears in the display window.
Each time you press MODE, the alarm
indication changes as follows.

Note
When you use the radio alarm, preset the station
you want for the alarm in MEMORY PRESETS
button 1, as the preset 1 station is the wake up
station.
Example: To set AM 1260 kHz in MEMORY
PRESETS button 2.
1. Tune in the AM 1260 kHz (see “Manual
Tuning”).
2. Press TRACK/ENTER/CLOCK.
P (preset) indication flashes.
3. Keep TRACK/ENTER/CLOCK pressed
and MEMORY PRESETS button 2
while P is flashing.
P changes to P2 (preset number) and
the beeps sound. The station is preset.
After 2 seconds the indication becomes
the band and frequency. Then after 10
seconds, the indication becomes the
current time.
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4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each station to
be preset.
s To change the preset station, preset a new
station in the number of which you want to
change the station. The previous station is
cancelled.
Tuning in a Preset Station
1. Press RADIO/SLEEP.
2. Press MEMORY PRESETS number
button of the station you want to tune
in.
The selected preset number appears in
the display window. After 2 seconds,
the band and frequency of the preset
station appear. Then after 10 seconds,
the indication becomes the current time.
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To Obtain Powerful Bass
Switch MEGA BASS to ON. The “MEGA BASS”
system produces a powerful bass with the use of
a bass reflex system added to a normal speaker
system.
No alarm
indication
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e To stop the alarm, press OFF/ALARM RESET.
The alarm will sound at the same time the next
day.
Tessa the alarm, while holding down
MODE, press OFF/ALARM RESET. Or press
MODE until PICO), ERRADO] or
indication does not appear.
To check the alarm time you set, press the
ALARM A or ALARM B.
Notes
s The alarm does not function, unless you set the
clock and A | cd]/ Ekana] / Buzzer | 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 sound will sound
at the time you set.
The selected alarm sounds at the time you set,
and automatically turns off after 60 minutes.
When the CD alarm comes on, the “ ELCT"
indication flashes.
If you want to stop flashing, press CD Pil.
The CD player will stop playing at the last
track.
When the radio alarm comes on, the
“FET RADIO |" indication flashes. If you want to
keep on listening to radio and stop flashing,
press RADIO/SLEEP. The Gaba):
indication remains.
The buzzer sound level is fixed, and
independent of VOLUME.
To Doze for a Few More Minutes
1. Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF. The CD,
radio or buzzer will shut off but will
automatically come on again after about
8 minutes. You can repeat this process
as many times as you want to.
e While SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF function is
operating, the alarm indication flashes.