• Use the recommended Sony AC power adaptor
only. The polarity of the plugs of other
manufacturers may be different. Failure not to
use the recommended AC power adaptor may
lead to the malfunction of the unit.
Polarity of the plug
• When operating the unit with house currents, do
not remove the lithium battery which serve as a
backup of the memory.
• When operating the unit with the batteries,
remove the AC power adaptor in the following
order: 1 disconnect from the wall outlet and 2
disconnect from the DC IN 6V jack of the unit.
Setting the Clock
The display will flash “0:00” when the batteries are
first installed. Set the time when the CD or radio is
turned off.
To Set Local Time
1. Press WORLD/LOCAL to display
“LOCAL”.
2. While holding down
CLOCK/TRACK
ENTER, press either TUNING TIME SET
+ or – till the correct time appears in the
display.
When you release
CLOCK/TRACK
ENTER, the clock begins to operate and
“:” flashes.
• 24-hour system: “0:00” = midnight. “12:00” =
noon.
• To set the current time rapidly, keep pressing
the + or – button while holding down CLOCK/
TRACK
ENTER.
• To set the current time from zero seconds, at
step 2, release
CLOCK/TRACK
ENTER with the
time signal.
To Set World Time
To set WORLD time, press WORLD/LOCAL to
display “WORLD”, then set it, upon calculating the
parallel time with the time-zone map, using the
CLOCK/TRACK
ENTER and the TUNING TIME
SET + or –, until the desired time appears.
If you change either of Local Time or
World Time
The two clock’s are not linked, adjust the time to
either one.
To change the display to the daylight
saving time (summer time) indication
Press the
D.S.T.
SUMMER T..
“
” is displayed and the time indication changes
to summer time.
To cancel the summer time indication, press
D.S.T.
SUMMER T. again.
Changing AM
Channel Step
The channel step of this unit is factory-set to
9 kHz/10 kHz to match the frequency allocation
system of the country as listed.
When needed, change the channel step before
listening to the radio.
Area Channel step
North and South 10 kHz
American countries
Other countries 9 kHz
1. Press OFF ALARM RESET to turn off the power.
2.While holding down
CLOCK/TRACK
ENTER,
keep pressing OFF ALARM RESET until a beep
sounds.
The AM channel step will be changed.
If you proceed to step 2 again, the channel step
changes again.
• When the AM channel step is changed, the
preset stations will be erased.
Playing a Disc
An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an
adaptor.
1. Lift open the CD compartment lid and
place a disc.
2. Press CD ^ and the display lights “01.”
And 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.
Listening to the built-in speakers
The built-in speakers are located inside the lid of
the unit. Open the lid to use the built-in speakers.
To Press
Pause CD ^
Resume play after CD ^ again
pause
Locate the beginning =**
of the current
track (AMS*)
Locate the next +**
track (AMS)
Go back at high speed Hold down =**
Go ahead at high Hold down +**
speed
Locate the previous = repeatedly**
tracks(AMS)
Locate the succeeding + repeatedly**
tracks(AMS)
Stop play OFF ALARM RESET
Change the clock
CLOCK/TRACK
ENTER
mode or track mode
*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**These operations are possible during both play
and pause.
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Sony Corporation © 1996 Printed in Malaysia
ICF-CD1000
3-810-942-44 (3)
FM/AM CD Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
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Display
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English
Label surface up
Setting the Alarm Mode
Before setting alarm–mode, be sure to set the
alarm time. (See “Setting the Alarm Time.”)
1. Press ALARM-MODE till the alarm you
want appears in the display.
Each time you press ALARM-MODE, the
alarm indication changes as follows.
No alarm
indication CD RADIO BUZZER
The selected alarm sounds at the time you set,
and automatically turns off after 60 minutes.
• To stop the alarm, press
OFF ALARM RESET
. The
alarm will sound at the same time the next day.
• To cancel the alarm, press ALARM-MODE
repeatedly until CD, RADIO, or BUZZER
indication does not appear.
• To check the alarm time you set, press the TIME-
ALARM.
Notes
• 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 buzzer sound level is fixed, and independ-
ent of volume.
To Doze for a Few More
Minutes
1. Press SNOOZE. 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.
• While SNOOZE function is
operating, the alarm indication flashes.
Setting the Sleep Timer
By setting the sleep timer, you can fall asleep to the
radio sound. The radio turns off after the selected
time.
1. Turn on the radio .
2. Press RADIO SLEEP repeatedly until the
desired operating time is displayed.
Each time you press RADIO SLEEP, the
sleep timer indication changes as
follows.
90 60 30 15 OFF
Frequency indication
The sleep timer is set and it will go off
after the selected minutes.
• To turn off the sleep timer before the selected
time has elapsed, press SLEEP OFF/LIGHT.
Useful Functions
To Obtain Powerful Bass
Set MEGA BASS to MID or MAX.
The “MEGA BASS” system produces a powerful
bass with the use of a bass reflex system added to a
normal speaker system.
To Light the Display-
Light Function
Press SLEEP OFF/LIGHT, the display will light up
for 10 seconds.
When using house currents, the display will light
up always.
Precautions
• Operate the unit on the power sources specified
in “Specifications.”
• The nameplate indicating voltage, etc. is located
at the bottom.
• Disconnect the mains lead 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.
• 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 (or remove batteries from) 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 mar the casing.
• 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.
If you have any question, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
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 CD player does not operate.
• If “i” appears in the display, replace all four
batteries.
• Did you place a disc correctly?
• Did you close the compartment lid completely?
• Did you place a disc correctly?
The disc should be placed with the labelled
surface up.
• 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 come on
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 preset the station you want for the
wake up station in preset button 1?
• Did you adjust the volume?
If the volume is turned down completely, the
CD or radio alarm is not heard.
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 7mm
aperture.)
Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
+1
–1.5
dB
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range:
Band Frequency Channel Step
FM 76-108 MHz 0.05 MHz*
AM 531-1,710 kHz 9 kHz
FM 76-108 MHz 0.1 MHz
AM 530-1,710 kHz 10 kHz
* The frequency display is raised or lowered by
steps of 0.1 MHz.
(Example: Frequency 88.05 MHz is displayed as
“88.0 MHz.”)
General
Time display:
24-hour system
Speaker: Full range: 4 cm + 4 cm (1
5
/
8
× 2
inches) 8 ohms
Output:
2 jack (stereo minijack)
Power outputs: 300mW + 300mW (at 10%
harmonic distortion)
Power requirements:
6V DC, four LR6 (size AA) batteries
Backup:
3V DC, one CR 2025 lithium battery
External power source:
DC IN 6V
Dimensions: Approx. 166.5×46 ×162 mm
(w/h/d) (Approx. 6
5
/
8
× 1
13
/
16
× 6
1
/
2
inches)
incl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass: Approx. 705.5g (1lb 9oz) incl. batteries
Supplied accessory:
Stereo headphones (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
AC plug adaptor (1) (tourist model only)
Sony CR 2025 Lithium battery (1)
Batteries (4) (tourist model only)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
FM
FM 0.05 MHz
0.1 MHz
88.00 MHz 88.05 MHz
88.0 MHz
OFF ALARM RESET
FM:
AM:AM
FM AM 5 1
5
1
AM 1260 kHz 2
1.
2. CLOCK/TRACK ENTER
P
v
1. RADIO SLEEP
2.
3. VOLUME
CD
CD
1. TIME-ALRM
TUNING TIME SET
TIME-ALARM
2. BAND WAKE UP TRACK
TUNING TIME SET
BAND WAKE UP TRACK
CD
RADIO BUZZER
1. TIME-ALARM
TUNING TIME SET
TUNING TIME SET
1.
ALARM-MODE
60
OFF ALARM RESET
ALARM-MODE CD
RADIO BUZZER
TIME-ALARM
CD CD
VOLUME
1. SNOOZE
CD
8
1. RADIO SLEEP
2. RADIO SLEEP
RADIO SLEEP
SNOOZE
MEGA BASS MID MAX
NORM
MAX
NORM MID
SLEEP OFF/LIGHT.
10
40
‘’
AC
2
CD
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CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
1
VOLUME
90
6
CD
2
EIAJ*
20 20,000 Hz 1 2dB
EIAJ
FM 76 108MHz 0.05MHz**
AM 531 1,710kHz 9kHz
FM 76
108MHz 0.1MHz
AM 530 1,710kHz 10kHz
**
0.1MHz
: 88.05MHz
“
88.0MHz
”
24
4 cm
8
Ω 2
300 mW 300 mW EIAJ
2
DC 6V 3 4
AC
DC IN 6V
100V-120V 220-240V
50/60Hz
:
DC 3V
CR2025 1
166.5 46 162 mm
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EIAJ
705.5 g
1
AC 1
AC 1 ***
CR2025 1
3 4 ***
1
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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.
For Customers in Europe and Saudi Arabia
This Compact Disc player is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT label is located on
the bottom exterior.
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 any track of a CD, radio
and buzzer with the snooze function.
• The digital tuner with 5 random memory
presets.
• A powerful bass is produced with the MEGA
BASS sound system.
• You can enjoy stereo sound both by speakers
and by headphones.
• Summer time calculation (one-hour skip
function).
• World time calculation (parallel time-difference
setting).
Notes on AM Channel Step
The AM channel step differs depending on areas.
The channel step of this unit is factory-set to
10 kHz (models for North and South America)/
9KHz (models for other countries).
Area Channel step
North and South 10 kHz
American countries
Other countries 9 kHz
Power Sources
Installing Batteries (Fig. A)
Use alkaline batteries
1. Lift up the telescopic antenna.
2. Push and slide up the battery cover
toward the direction of the arrow.
3. Install four LR6 (size AA) batteries with
correct polarity.
Battery Life (Approx. hours)
Listening by speakers
CD RADIO
Sony LR6 (size AA) 9 26
Listening by headphones
CD RADIO
Sony LR6 (size AA) 11 40
Replacing Batteries
When the batteries become weak, “i”will appear
in the display and the CD and Radio functions will
stop. Replace all the dry batteries. When the
batteries are exhausted, “i” will flash and only
the clock is displayed.
After replacing the batteries or when the AC power
adaptor is connected, the i indicator will stop
flashing and then start the unit operations.
Note
When the unit is not being used for long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Installing Lithium Battery
for Backup
(Fig. B)
1. The lithium battery compartment lid is at
the bottom of the unit. Open the lid with
a coin, turning it towards OPEN.
2. Install the lithium battery CR 2025 with
the ‘ facingupwards, close the lid
turning it towards CLOSE.
Replacing Lithium battery
Replace the lithium battery when the LCD display
becomes weak. Keep the dry batteries installed or
the AC power adaptor connected to keep the
memory from being erased. Replace the
lithium battery regularly once a year.
Notes on batteries
• Keep the lithium battery out of reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure
good contact.
• Be sure to install the battery in the correct
polarity position.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
as doing so may cause a short-circuit.
• Do not break up the battery or throw it into a
fire, which might cause it to explode.
Carefully dispose of the used battery.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to
manufacturer's instructions.
Using House Current
(Mains)
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (except
for UK model) to DC IN 6V, and plug it into a wall
outlet. The batteries are automatically
disconnected then the display will continiously
light up and then operate the unit.
Setting the voltage (tourist model
only)
Use the supplied AC power adaptor, which has an
voltage-selector, be sure to adjust the voltage-
selector to the local power supply.
If the plug on the AC power adaptor will not insert
to the wall outlet, use the supplied AC plug
adaptor with this.
110
120
V
220
240
V
Notes
• When the AC power adaptor is not used for a
long period of time, be sure to unplug it both
from the DC IN 6V jack and from a wall outlet.
•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 during
playing, otherwise, the disc will be damaged. Be
sure to stop the disc first.
• When you press CD ^, if there is no disc in the
CD compartment, the “00” indication flashes for
about 3 seconds and the unit will be turned off.
• If the CD alarm times comes during listening to
the CD, the track changes to that preset by
pressing
BAND
WAKE UP TRACK.
Operating the Radio
Manual Tuning
1. Press RADIO SLEEP.
2. Press
BAND
WAKE UP TRACK to
select the band, FM or AM.
Each press of
BAND
WAKE UP TRACK
changes the band.
3. Tune in a station by pressing TUNING
TIME SET + or – .
4. Adjust VOLUME.
Listening to the built-in speakers
The built-in speakers are located inside the lid of
the unit. Open the lid to use the built-in speakers.
When tuning in FM
The FM frequency is raised or lowered by a step of
0.05 MHz, but the display is raised or lowered by a
step of 0.1 MHz. There may be a same station on
several frequencies, choose the best recepted
frequency.
(Example: Frequency 88.00 MHz and 88.05 MHz is
displayed as “88.0 MHz”.)
• To turn off the radio, press OFF ALARM RESET.
• To improve radio reception
FM: Extend the telescopic antenna to improve
FM reception.
AM: Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built into
the unit. Do not operate over a steel desk or
surface, as this may lead to a interference of
the reception.
• To check the station you are listening to, press
RADIO SLEEP. The band and frequency appear
for five seconds.
Preset Tuning
You can preset up to five FM/AM stations (one
station for each memory preset button 1 to 5).
Note
When you use the radio alarm, preset the station
you want for the alarm in memory preset button 1,
as the memory preset 1 station is the wake up
station.
Example: To set AM 1260 kHz in memory preset
button 2.
1. Tune in the AM 1260 kHz (See “Manual
Tuning”).
2. While holding down CLOCK/TRACK •
ENTER, press the desired preset button.
The preset number appears in the display
and station is preset.
While “P” are flashing, press the preset button.
v
After presetting the indication become the
courrent time.
• 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.
3. Adjust VOLUME.
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.”)
After setting the alarm time, then set the type of
alarm.
Setting the Alarm Time
To set the CD alarm
1. While holding down TIME-ALARM,
press TUNING TIME SET + or – till the
desired time appears in the display.
When you release TIME-ALARM, the
alarm time is set and the indication
becomes the current time.
2. While holding down
BAND
WAKE UP
TRACK, set the desired track by pressing
TUNING TIME SET + or – .
When you release
BAND
WAKE UP
TRACK, the track is preset and the
indication becomes the current time.
Note
The CD player is preset to start with any track
numbers, it will always start with the chosen track
even though you change the CD, unless you
change
BAND
WAKE UP TRACK.
To set the RADIO/BUZZER alarm
1. While holding down TIME-ALARM,
press either TUNING TIME SET + or – till
the desired time appears in the display.
When you release TIME-ALARM, the
alarm time is set and the indication
becomes the current time.
LIFT OPEN
Close the lid
LIFT OPEN
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