3-253-601-
13
(1)
2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China
FM/AM
CD Portable Radio
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi (au verso)
ICF-CD73
English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit 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 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,
disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
Features
• Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback
• FM/AM PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesized
tuner with 15 station memory presets
• Splash resistant; you can enjoy music in your
bathroom or kitchen.
• Easy-to-use shuttle dial for tuning and time
setting.
• Easy-to-set countdown timer for cooking, etc.
• Product can be hung with the supplied
hanging strap, or placed on a tabletop.
Note on AM Channel Step
The AM channel step differs depending on area.
See “Changing AM Channel Step.”
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on 6 V DC. For battery
operation, use 4 R14 (size C) batteries. For AC
operation, use only the recommended AC
power adaptor.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is connected
to a wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been
turned off.
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
etc. is located on the bottom exterior.
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes,
direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or
mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked
under the sun.
• In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may
be difficult or subject to interference. Try
listening near a window.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
keep away personal credit cards using
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches
from the unit to prevent possible damage from
the magnet.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened
with water, wipe it again with a dry cloth. Do
not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
• Do not use soap or detergent; do not dry with
an electric hair dryer.
Note on condensation
If the player is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
player section. Should this occur, the player will
not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD
and wait about an hour for the moisture to
evaporate.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.
• If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
CD, it may cause tracking error.
Cautions on Splash-
resistance
This unit is designed so that it can be used with
slight exposure to rain, snow and other forms of
moisture, but there are several points on which
caution should be observed.
• Do not allow it to come in contact with large
amounts of water.
• Do not immerse it in water.
• Open or close the battery/CD compartment
with dry hands in a place without exposure to
any water.
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet
hands, as there is a risk of electric shock.
• Use batteries for the unit when you use it in a
wet place, such as a bathroom. Do not use the
AC power adaptor, as there is a risk of electric
shock.
• The rubber parts attached to the lid of the
battery/CD compartment and the DC IN 6V
socket are necessary to keep the unit water
resistant. Do not damage them.
• Before replacing batteries, wipe all water
droplets from the unit. Then, open the lid on
the back of the unit.
• Any malfunction caused by water entering the
unit, consult the nearest Sony dealer.
Replacing the
Batteries
• When the batteries (not supplied) become
weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted
and “
E
” flashes. Replace the batteries with
new ones. When the batteries are completely
exhausted, the unit and the timer will turn off
and “
E
” is displayed.
• When the batteries become weak while playing
a CD, “
E
” will flash in the display and CD
playback will stop. However, the radio will still
function after turning on the unit again until
the batteries are completely exhausted.
• Before replacing the batteries, make sure that
the unit is turned off.
• After replacing the batteries, press
RADIO ON
BAND/CD
u
and “
E
” will disappear.
• Replace the batteries within 5 minutes.
Otherwise, the memories for the clock and the
preset stations will be erased and “AM 12:00”
or “0:00” will flash in the display.
• When operating the unit on batteries, remove
the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack.
The unit cannot be operated on batteries when
the AC power adaptor is connected to the DC
IN jack.
• When you install/replace the batteries, do not
push hard on the unit as it may damage the
display panel or cause a malfunction.
Notes on batteries
• Do not charge dry batteries.
• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins
or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if
the positive and negative terminals of the
batteries accidentally come into contact with
metallic objects.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• Do not use different types of batteries at the
same time.
•When you replace the batteries, replace all with
new ones.
Using the AC power
adaptor
• When operating the unit with an external
power source, do not remove the batteries.
These batteries serve to backup the clock and
memory settings. Since the batteries discharge
in this case as well, we recommend changing
them about once a year.
• To prevent battery leakage, we recommend
removing the batteries when the unit is
connected to a wall outlet.
• Before connecting and disconnecting the
external power source plug, be sure to turn off
the radio/CD. Otherwise, “
E
” may be
displayed. When this occurs, turn on the
radio/CD so that “
E
” disappears.
• When the AC power adaptor is not to be used
for a long period of time, unplug it both from
the DC IN 6 V jack and from the wall outlet.
• When the cover of the DC IN 6 V jack is open
(to use the AC power adaptor), the jack area is
not splash-resistant. When the AC power
adaptor is not connected to the DC IN 6 V jack,
be sure to close the cover of the DC IN 6 V jack.
• Use the recommended Sony AC power
adaptor
*
only. The polarity of the plugs of
other manufacturers may be different. Failure
to use the recommended AC power adaptor
may cause the unit to malfunction.
*
Supplied with European model only
Polarity of the plug
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem occur with the unit, do the
following checks to determine whether or not
servicing is required. If the problem persists,
consult the nearest Sony dealer.
The CD player does not operate.
• Did you close the CD compartment lid?
• Did you place the disc correctly?
The disc should be placed with the labelled
side up.
• Dusty or defective disc — Clean the disc with
an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out (see “Notes on CDs”).
• Take out the CD and leave the CD compart-
ment open for about an hour to get rid of
moisture condensation (see “Note on
condensation”).
Sporadic loss of sound in CD operation.
• Dusty or defective disc — Clean or replace the
disc.
• Volume too high — Reduce the volume.
• Strong vibration.
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
+1
–1.5
dB
Wow and flutter:
Below measurable limit
A
G
j
Radio section
Frequency range:
North America/Mexico
Band
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
Other countries/regions
Band
Channel
step
FM
87.5 – 108 MHz
0.05 MHz
AM
531 – 1
611 kHz
9 kHz
FM
87.5 – 108 MHz
0.1 MHz
AM
530 – 1
610 kHz
10 kHz
General
Time display:
North America, UK: 12-hour system
Other countries/regions: 24-hour system
Speaker:
50 mm (2 inches) dia, 6
Ω
Power outputs:
400 mW + 400 mW (at 10% harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements:
6 V DC, 4 R14 (size C) batteries
External power source:
DC IN 6 V
Dimensions:
Approx. 151.5
×
248
×
84 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 6
×
9
7
/
8
×
3
3
/
8
inches) incl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass:
Approx. 1 350 g (2 lb 16 oz) incl. batteries
Supplied accessories:
Suction cup (1), Strap (1)
AC power adaptor (1)*
* Supplied with European model only
Optional accessory:
AC power adaptor AC-E60HG
*
*
The voltage of power supply is different
depending on the country/region. Please buy
an AC power adaptor in the country/region
where the unit to be used.
Your dealer may not handle the above listed
accessory. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Choosing Power
Sources
Installing the Batteries (See Fig.
A
)
Press the buckle of the battery compartment lid
inward and pull upward to open the lid.
Install 4 R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) with
the correct polarity and close the lid.
“AM12:00” or “0:00” flashes in the display when
you install batteries for the first time. To stop the
display from flashing, set the clock (see “Setting
the Clock”).
Battery Life
(Approx. hours)
(JEITA
*
)
When using
FM
AM
CD
Sony alkaline
50
60
18
LR 14 (size C)
Sony
15
17
3
R 14 (size C)
*
Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Associa-
tion) standards. The actual battery life may
vary depending on the circumstance of the
unit.
House Current (See Fig.
B
)
Make sure the unit is turned off before using
house current.
Connect the Sony AC power adaptor (supplied
*
)
to the DC IN 6 V jack firmly, and plug it into a
wall outlet.
When the AC power adaptor is not connected to
the DC IN 6 V jack, be sure to close the cover of
the DC IN 6 V jack.
* Supplied with European model only
Using the FM wire
antenna (See Fig.
C
)
Taking out the FM wire antenna
Hook your finger around the FM wire antenna
and pull out the end of the antenna from the
slot
1
. Open the buckle and unwrap the FM
wire antenna completely, then close the buckle.
Storing the FM wire antenna
When the FM wire antenna is not in use, store
the antenna as follows:
Open the buckle and wrap the FM wire antenna
completely around the buckle, then close the
buckle. Insert the end of the wire antenna into
the slot
1
. Pinch the antenna wires wrapped
around the buckle and push them into the slit
2
.
Note
When you close the buckle, make sure the
antenna is stored correctly. You may damage the
antenna if you close the buckle forcefully.
Tying the FM wire antenna (See
Fig.
D
)
Tie the FM wire antenna to the supplied suction
cup and attach the cup to the wall.
Using the Strap (See.
Fig
E
)
Use the strap as shown in the illustration.
Notes
• The strap is only for hanging the unit, do not
use the strap to carry it.
• Do not hang the unit from where it easily fall
down.
Setting the Clock
The display will flash “AM12:00” or “0:00” when
the batteries are installed or the AC power
adaptor is plugged in for the first time.
1
Press and hold down
CLOCK
for more
than 2 seconds.
The beep sounds and the hour flashes in the
display.
2
Rotate in either
+/–
direction the
TUNE/
TIME SET/TIMER SET
dial until the
correct hour appears in the display.
RADIO
CD
SHUFFLE
REP1
MHz
kHz
AUTO OFF
TIMER
PRESET
TRACK
WEATHER
TV
FM12PM
AM
ALL
Each rotation of the dial changes the digit(s)
by one.
When you hold the dial, the digit(s) change
rapidly.
3
Press
CLOCK
.
The beep sounds and the minute starts to
flash. Repeat step 2 to set the minute. After
setting the minute, press
CLOCK
again. The
two beeps sound and the clock starts from
0 seconds.
RADIO
CD
SHUFFLE
REP1
MHz
kHz
AUTO OFF
TIMER
PRESET
TRACK
WEATHER
TV
FM12PM
AM
ALL
12-hour system: “AM 12:00” = midnight
24-hour system: “0:00” = midnight
Notes
• You can set the clock also during the radio
reception/CD playback mode.
• To set the current time quickly, rotate and hold
in either
+/–
direction the
TUNE/TIME SET/
TIMER SET
dial.
• To set the current time exactly, follow step 2
and press
CLOCK
again with the time signal of
a radio station.
Playing a CD (See
Fig.
F
)
An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an
adaptor.
1
Release the buckle on the back of the
unit to open the CD compartment lid
and place a disc.
2
Close the CD compartment lid and
fasten with the buckle until it clicks.
3
Press
CD
u
.
“
” and “TRACK 01” appear in the
display to indicate that track 1 of CD is
playing.
RADIO
CD
SHUFFLE
REP1
MHz
kHz
AUTO OFF
TIMER
PRESET
TRACK
WEATHER
TV
FM12PM
AM
ALL
4
Adjust the volume using
VOLUME
.
To
Operation
Pause
CD
u
Resume play after pause
CD
u
again
Locate the beginning of
.
**
the current track (AMS
*
)
Locate the next track
>
**
(AMS
*
)
Go back at high speed
Hold
.
**
Go forward at high speed
Hold
>
**
Locate the previous track
.
repeatedly
**
(AMS
*
)
Locate the succeeding
>
repeatedly
**
track (AMS
*
)
Stop play
OFF
x
*
AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**
These operations are possible during both
play and pause.
Various Modes of CD Playback
You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.
Press
MODE
.
Each pressing
MODE
changes the play mode as
follows:
Display
indication
Play mode
none
(normal play)
All the tracks are played once.
m
“
REP 1
”
(single repeat)
A single track is played repeatedly.
m
“
REP ALL
”
(all repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
m
“
SHUFFLE
”
(shuffle play)
All the tracks are played once in random order.
m
“
SHUFFLE REP
” (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly in random
order.
Note
• 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
u
when there is no disc in
the CD compartment, “00” flashes for about
5 seconds on the display and the unit turns off
automatically.
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 technolo-
gies
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
Correct
Handle the disc
by its edge.
Incorrect
Do not touch the
surface.
Do not stick paper or
tape nor write
anything on the
surface.
Changing AM
Channel Step
The AM channel step differs depending on area.
The channel step of this unit is factory-set to
9 kHz or 10 kHz to change the setting as shown
below to be able to listen to the radio.
Area
Channel step
North America/Mexico
10 kHz
Other countries/regions
9 kHz
1
Press
OFF
x
to turn off the power.
2
While holding down
OFF
x
, keep
pressing
PRESET TUNING/PRESET
TIMER 1
for more than 5 seconds.
Two short beeps will sound, and the AM
channel step will be changed. If you proceed
to step 2, the channel step will change again.
Notes
• When the AM channel step is changed, the
preset stations for AM will be initialized.
• When the AM channel step is changed, the
preset stations will be reset to their default
factory settings.
• When the AM channel step is changed, the FM
channel step also will be changed.
Improving the
Reception (See fig.
G
)
FM:
Tie the FM wire antenna to the supplied
suction cup.
Extend and adjust the antenna Secure the
suction cup on the wall where you get
optimum reception.
AM:
Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar aerial is built in the
unit.
Operating the Radio
—Manual Tuning
1
Press
RADIO ON BAND
to turn on the
radio.
The band and frequency will appear in the
display for a few seconds. Then the current
time indication will return to the display.
2
Press
RADIO ON BAND
repeatedly to
select the desired band.
AM
FM1
FM2
When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you
may listen to the radio on either mode
(See “Presetting Your Favorite Station”).
3
Rotate in either
+/–
direction the
TUNE/
TIME SET/TIMER SET
dial to tune in to
the desired station.
The FM channel step is set to 0.05/0.1 MHz
and the AM channel step is set to 9/10 kHz
(North American model).
The FM channel step is set to 0.05/0.1 MHz*
and the AM channel step is set to 9/10 kHz
(other models).
*
The FM frequency display is raised or
lowered by a step of 0.1 MHz. For example,
frequency 88.00 and 88.05 MHz is
displayed as “88.0 MHz.”
Two short beeps sound when the minimum
frequency of each band is received during
tuning.
4
Adjust the volume using
VOLUME
.
To check the station being received
Press
RADIO ON BAND
or rotate in either
+/–
direction the
TUNE/TIME SET/TIMER SET
dial
lightly. The display shows the band and
frequency for a few seconds and then returns to
the current time.
To turn off the radio, press
OFF
x
.
Presetting Your
Favorite Station
—Preset Tuning
You can preset 10 stations in FM (5 stations in
FM1, 5 stations in FM2) and 5 stations in AM.
Presetting a Station
Example
: To set FM 90.0 MHz to
PRESET
TUNING/PRESET TIMER
button
2
.
1
Press
RADIO ON BAND
to turn on the
radio.
2
Tune in to FM 90.0 MHz (See “Manual
Tuning”).
3
Hold down the desired
PRESET
TUNING/PRESET TIMER
button (in
this case,
2
) until you hear two short
beeps.
RADIO
CD
SHUFFLE
REP1
MHz
kHz
AUTO OFF
TIMER
PRESET
TRACK
WEATHER
TV
FM
1
2
PM
AM
ALL
The display shows the frequency for a few
seconds and then changes back to the current
time.
To preset another station, repeat these steps.
To change the preset station, tune in to the
desired station and hold down the
PRESET
TUNING 1
to
5
button. The new station will
replace the previous station on the
PRESET
TUNING
button.
Tuning in to a Preset Station
1
Press
RADIO ON BAND
to turn on the
radio.
2
Press
RADIO ON BAND
repeatedly to
select the desired band.
3
Press the
PRESET TUNING/PRESET
TIMER
button of your choice.
4
Adjust the volume using
VOLUME
.
After a few seconds, the display returns to
the current time but the
PRESET TUNING
button number remains.
Note
To change the preset station, preset a new station
to the button of your choice. The previous station
will be overwritten by the new one.
Switching between
monaural and stereo
1
Press
RADIO ON BAND
to turn on the
radio.
2
Press
RADIO ON BAND
repeatedly to
select FM 1 or FM 2.
3
Press
MODE
.
“Mono (monaural)” or “ST (Stereo)” appears
in the display.
Each time you press
MODE
, the mode
changes either “Mono” or “ST.”
4
Select Mono or ST.
The mode you selected appears in the display
for a few seconds and returns to the current
time.
Note
When listening to the FM stereo reception,
normally set to “ST” (stereo). If the FM stereo
reception is poor, set to “Mono”.
Although the sound will not be heard in stereo,
noise will be reduced.
Using the
Countdown Timer
The beep alarm will go off when the count down
time has elapsed. Use the timer as a reminder.
The buzzer alarm activates whether or not the
radio reception/CD playback mode is on.
The countdown time can be set at 1 minute
intervals between 1 to 120 minutes.
1
Press
TIMER SET ON/OFF
.
The indication flashes in the display.
RADIO
CD
SHUFFLE
REP1
MHz
kHz
TIMER
PRESET
TRACK
WEATHER
TV
FM12PM
AM
ALL
2
Rotate in either
+/–
direction the
TUNE/
TIME SET/TIMER SET
dial to set the
desired time.
3
Press
TIMER SET ON/OFF
.
Two short beeps sound and countdown
starts. When the countdown has completed,
the beep alarm will go off and the display
will flash.
Notes
• To stop the beep alarm, press
TIMER SET ON/
OFF
. The alarm will beep 30 minutes if it is not
turned off.
• While the timer is counting down, the display
shows the remaining time. To display the
current time, press
CLOCK
. To check the station
you are listening to, press
RADIO ON BAND
shortly. The band and frequency will appear
for a few seconds.
• To cancel the timer during the countdown,
press
TIMER SET ON/OFF
.
The countdown timer will be cancelled and the
current time will appear in the display.
B
D
g
FM
AM
Buckle
To a wall outlet
B
*
Supplied with European model only
FM wire antenna
Suction cup
F
Buckle
g
C
<
Using the PRESET TIMER buttons
You can use the countdown timer with the
PRESET TUNING/PRESET TIMER
buttons.
1
Press
TIMER SET ON/OFF
.
2
Press the desired
PRESET TUNING/
PRESET TIMER
button.
The countdown time and the preset button
number will appear in the display.
The default countdown time for the
PRESET
TIMER
buttons
1
to
5
are 3 minutes,
10 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes and
90 minutes respectively.
3
Press
TIMER SET ON/OFF
again.
A beep sound and starts to countdown.
When the countdown time has elapsed, the
beep alarm will go off and the display will
flash.
Presetting a Countdown Time
You can also store a countdown time of your
choice to each of the five preset buttons.
1
Set the timer (See steps
1
and
2
of
“Using the Countdown Timer”).
2
Hold down the desired
PRESET
TUNING/PRESET TIMER
button until
you hear two short beeps.
The countdown time has been stored as
displayed.
Other Useful
Functions
AUTO OFF function
The AUTO OFF function will turn off the radio/
CD after a preset duration of time.
1
Press
RADIO ON BAND/CD
u
to
turn on the radio/CD.
2
Press
AUTO OFF
.
Each time you press
AUTO OFF
, the AUTO
OFF time (minutes) changes as follows.
60
OFF
120
90
30
The radio/CD will play for the AUTO OFF
time you have set, then turn off.
The AUTO OFF time appears in the display
for a few seconds with AUTO OFF indication.
Note
To turn off the radio/CD before the AUTO OFF
time has elapsed, press
OFF
x
.
1
2
FM wire antenna
AC power adaptor
*
E
DC IN 6 V jack
5
4
3
2
AUTO
OFF
VOLUME
TUNE/TIME SET
TIMER SET
M
A
X
M
IN
TIMER
SET
ON/OFF
MODE
PRESET TUNING/PRESET TIMER
SELECT/
PRESET
CLOCK
1
RADIO
CD
SHUFFLE
REP1
MHz
kHz
AUTO OFF
TIMER
PRESET
TRACK
FM12PM
AM
ALL
RADIO
ON
BAND
OFF
CD
FM wire antenna
