Sony Ericsson Portable Radio ICF CD73W User Manual

• 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.  
• 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 (not supplied) 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.  
• Use only the recommended AC power adaptor.  
Using any other AC power adaptor may cause  
damage to the unit.  
• When the cover of the DC IN 6 V jack is open  
(to use the AC power adaptor), the jack area is  
not water-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.  
• For details of the AC power adaptor (not  
supplied), see “Specifications.”  
3-253-601-51 (1)  
Choosing Power  
Using the FM wire  
Sources  
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.  
Installing the Batteries (See  
Fig. A)  
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.  
Press the buckle of the battery compartment lid  
inward and pull upward to open the lid.  
Install four Size C (R14) batteries (not supplied)  
with the correct polarity and close the lid.  
Storing the FM wire antenna  
“AM12:00” 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”).  
When the FM wire antenna is not in use, store the  
antenna as follows:  
Notes on CDs  
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning  
cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.  
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.  
WEATHER/FM/AM  
Battery Life (Approx. hours)  
(JEITA*)  
When using  
WEATHER  
FM AM CD  
CD Portable Radio  
Sony alkaline  
Size C (LR 14)  
50  
50  
15  
60  
17  
18  
3
Note  
When you close the buckle, make sure the antenna  
is stored correctly. You may damage the antenna if  
you close the buckle forcefully.  
Sony Size C  
(R 14)  
15  
Operating Instructions  
Polarity of the plug  
* 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.  
Tying the FM wire antenna (See  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your unit, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Fig. D)  
• If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the  
CD, it may cause tracking error.  
Tie the FM wire antenna to the supplied suction  
cup and attach the cup to the wall.  
House Current (See Fig. B)  
Troubleshooting  
Make sure the unit is turned off before using  
house current.  
Cautions on Water-  
resistance  
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.  
Using the Strap (See  
Connect the Sony AC power adaptor (not  
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.  
ICF-CD73W  
Fig. E)  
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.  
Use the strap as shown in the illustration.  
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 labeled  
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.  
2008 Sony Corporation  
Printed in China  
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 can easily  
fall down.  
• 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.  
Owner’s Record  
The model number and the serial number are located at the bottom.  
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you  
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
A
B
Model No. ICF-CD73W  
Serial No.  
• Volume too high—Reduce the volume.  
• Strong vibration.  
For customers who purchased this product in the USA  
Please register this product on line at  
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new  
products, services, and other important announcements.  
Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event  
that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.  
Specifications  
CD player section  
Buckle  
System: Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties: Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: 780 nm  
• Any malfunction caused by water entering the  
unit, consult the nearest Sony dealer.  
AC power adaptor  
(not supplied)  
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Emission duration: Continuous  
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW  
Replacing the  
Batteries  
(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  
• 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.  
To a wall outlet  
7 mm aperture.)  
B
+1  
Frequency response: 20 – 20 000 Hz –1.5 dB  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit  
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
DC IN 6 V jack  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
Radio section  
Frequency range:  
• 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”  
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.  
Before You Begin  
Band  
Range  
Channel  
step  
Thank you for choosing the Sony CD Portable  
Radio! It will give you many hours of reliable  
service and listening pleasure.  
INFORMATION  
WEATHER  
FM  
1 – 7 ch  
1 channel  
0.1 MHz  
10 kHz  
C
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:  
Before operating the unit, please read these  
instructions thoroughly and retain them for  
future reference.  
87.5 – 108 MHz  
530 – 1 710 kHz  
AM  
1
2
General  
Features  
Time display: 12-hour system  
Speaker: 50 mm (2 inches) dia, 6  
Power outputs:  
• Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback  
• WEATHER/FM/AM PLL (Phase Locked  
Loop) synthesized tuner with 20 station  
memory presets  
400 mW + 400 mW (at 10% harmonic  
distortion)  
• Water 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”.  
Power requirements:  
6 V DC, four Size C (R14) 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  
Notes on batteries  
• Do not charge dry batteries.  
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
—Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
• 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.  
Mass: Approx. 1 350 g (2 lb 16 oz) incl. batteries  
Supplied accessories:  
Suction cup (1), Strap (1)  
—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.  
Optional accessory  
AC power adaptor AC-E60HG*  
Precautions  
D
E
• Operate the unit only on 6 V DC. For battery  
operation, use 4 Size C (R14) batteries. For AC  
operation, use only the recommended AC  
power adaptor.  
* 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.  
If you have any questions about this product,  
you may call;  
Sony Customer Information Service Center  
1-800-222-7669 or  
• 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.  
• When you replace the batteries, replace all with  
new ones.  
Your dealer may not handle the above listed  
accessory. Please ask the dealer for detailed  
information.  
Suction cup  
• 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.  
Using the AC power  
adaptor  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
SONY  
Model No.:  
ICF-CD73W  
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• 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.  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
FM wire antenna  
Address:  
16530 Via Esprillo, San  
Diego, CA 92127 USA  
858-942-2230  
Telephone No.:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
• When you are not going to use the unit for a  
long time, remove the batteries to avoid  
damage from battery leakage. In that case,  
current time and preset tuning settings will be  
reset. Set them again when you next use the  
unit.  
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