Sony ICFCDK50 Merkblatt

ICF-CDK50 3-287-075-11 (1)

ICF-CDK50 3-287-075-11 (1)

To keep good time, this unit contains one CR2032 

battery inside of the unit as a backup power source.

The battery keeps the clock operating in the event of a 

power interruption.

When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in the 

display.

If a power interruption occurs while the battery is 

weak, the current time will be initialized.

Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium 

battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or 

explosion.
Note

If “AM 12:00” flashes in the display when the unit is 

connected to AC outlet for the first time, the battery 

may be weak. In this case, consult your Sony dealer.

  Keep the AC plug connected to the AC 

outlet and pry out the battery holder at the 

bottom of the unit using a slender rod, such 

as a screwdriver. (See Fig. -)

   Push the exhausted battery out from the 

bottom of the battery holder and insert a 

new battery with the  side facing up. (See 

Fig. -)

  Insert the battery holder back into the unit. 

(See Fig. -)

  Press RADIO/BAND, CD , or AUDIO IN 

to turn “



” off in the display.

When replacing the battery, do not disconnect AC 

plug from AC outlet.

If you do, the current time will be initialized.
Battery Warning

If the unit is to be left unplugged for a long time, 

remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge 

and damage to the unit from battery leakage.
NOTES ON THE LITHIUM BATTERY

 Dispose of the used battery promptly. Keep the 

lithium battery out of the reach of children. 

Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor 

immediately.

 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good 

contact.

 Be sure to observe correct polarity when installing 

the battery.

 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, 

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as 

direct sunlight, fire or the like.

There is a danger of explosion if the battery is 

incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type 

recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

(See Fig. -



Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).

With normal use, the batteries should last for about 

six months. When the remote no longer operates the 

CD kitchen clock radio, replace all the batteries with 

new ones.
Notes

 Do not charge the dry batteries.

 If you do not intend to use the remote for a long 

time, remove the batteries to prevent damage by 

leakage and corrosion.

-

A magnet is provided on the back of the remote so 

that it can be attached a refrigerator or other iron 

surface. 

However, do not operate the remote while it is 

attached in this manner.
Note

Do not place the remote commander near magnetic 

cards such as credit cards.

This unit is preset to the current EST (Eastern 

Standard Time) at the factory, and is powered by the 

back up battery.  All you need to do the first time is 

just plug it in, select your time zone.

  Plug in the unit.

The  current EST (Eastern Standard Time) appears 

in the display.

  Press TIME ZONE.

Area number “2” appears in the display.

  Press TIME ZONE repeatedly to select the 

number as follows:

1

Atlantic standard Time

2 (default 

setting)

Eastern standard Time

3

Central standard Time

4

Mountain standard Time

5

Pacific standard Time

6

Yukon standard Time

7

Hawaiian standard Time

The area number appears in the display for a 

few seconds and then the display returns to the 

current time.  

After the current time reappears, press  

TIME ZONE to check the area number.

Though the clock is correctly set at the factory, 

discrepancies may arise during transport or storage. If 

necessary, set the clock to the correct time by referring 

to “Setting the clock manually”.

This model automatically adjusts for daylight saving 

time (summer time).

“ ” is displayed from the beginning of daylight saving 

time (summer time) and disappears at the end of the 

daylight saving time (summer time) automatically.

 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 2:00 

AM on the second Sunday of March.

 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first 

Sunday of November.

  Plug in the unit.

  Hold down CLOCK/DATE until a short beep 

sounds.

The year starts to flash in the display.

  Turn the TIMER jog dial towards + or –  

repeatedly until the correct year appears in 

the display.

  Push TIMER.

  Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, 

the day, hour, and minute, and then push 

 The clock setting will be canceled if you press OFF 



 while setting the clock.

 If you do not press a button for about 65 seconds 

while setting the clock, the clock setting will be 

canceled.

Press CLOCK/DATE once for the date, and within 4 

seconds press it again for the year.

The display shows the date or year for about 4 seconds 

and then changes back to the current time.

Hold down OFF 



 and 

until two short 

beeps sound.

“OFF” appears for a few seconds, and then “ ” 

disappears.

To activate the daylight saving time (summer time) 
function, hold down OFF 



 and 

until 

two short beeps sound again. “ ” is displayed, “On” 

appears for a few seconds, and then the time changes 

to daylight saving time (summer time).

An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an 

adaptor.

  Press  OPEN/CLOSE, and insert a CD 

onto the disc tray.

  Press  OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, 

as this may damage the unit.

  Press CD .

“TRACK 01” appears in the display. 

The player plays all the tracks once.

  Adjust the volume with the VOL control 

(VOL + or – on the remote).

Pause

CD  

 (on the remote)

Resume play after pause

CD  again 

 (on the remote) 

Cue to the beginning of the 

current track (AMS*)

**

Cue to the beginning of the  

next track (AMS*)

**

Go back at high speed

Hold down **

Go forward at high speed

Hold down **

Locate a previous track (AMS*)  repeatedly**

Locate a succeeding track 

(AMS*)

 repeatedly**

Stop play



*  AMS = Automatic Music Sensor

**  These operations are possible during both play and 

pause.

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.

Do not touch the surface.

Correct

Handle the disc by its edge.

Incorrect

Do not stick paper or 

tape on the surface.

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.

You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.

Press MODE.

Each press changes the play mode as follows:

None  

(normal play)

All the tracks are played once.

 



“ 1”

(single-track repeat)

A single track is played repeatedly.
 



“” 

(all repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly.

 



“SHUF”  

(shuffle play)

All the tracks are played once in random order.
 



“SHUF ”

(shuffle repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly in random 

order.

   Press RADIO/BAND to turn on the radio.

“RADIO” appears in the display. 

The display shows the band and frequency for 10 

seconds, and then changes back to the current 

time.

  Press RADIO/BAND repeatedly to select the 

desired band.

Each press changes the band as follows:

When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you may 

listen to the radio on either mode (See “Presetting 

your favorite station”).

  Use TUNE/TRACK  or  to tune in 

to the desired station.

Two short beeps sound when the minimum 

frequency of each band is received  during tuning.

  Adjust the volume with the VOL control 

(VOL + or – on the remote).

 To turn off the radio, press OFF .

 To check the frequency of the current station, press  

RADIO/BAND. The display shows the band and 

frequency for 10 seconds, and then changes back to 

the current time.

FM:  Extend the AC power cord fully to improve FM 

reception.

AM:  When installing the unit, rotate the unit 

horizontally for optimum reception and then 

install the unit. A ferrite bar antenna is built 

into the unit.

You can preset 10 FM stations and 5 AM stations.

  Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Listening to the 

radio” and manually tune in to the station 

you wish to preset.

  Hold down the PRESET TUNING button 

you wish to preset for more than 2 seconds.

Example: Display window when you preset FM 

90 MHz in the PRESET TUNING 2 

button for FM2.

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.

  Press RADIO/BAND to turn on the radio.

  Press RADIO/BAND repeatedly to select FM 

1, FM2 or AM.

   Press the desired PRESET TUNING button.

“P” and the PRESET TUNING button number 

appear in the display.

   Adjust the volume with the VOL control 

(VOL + or – on the remote).

After a few seconds, the display returns to the 

current time, but the preset button number is 

remained.

Holding down the desired PRESET TUNING button 

for 2 seconds or more in step 3 will replace the 

previous station on the PRESET TUNING button with 

the station you tuned in.

Stereo reception is the default setting for the radio. 

“

” will appear in the display when an FM 

broadcast is clearly received.

If FM stereo reception is poor, change to “FM MONO 

(monaural)”. Noise will be reduced although the sound 

will not be in stereo.

  Press RADIO/BAND to turn on the radio.

  Press RADIO/BAND repeatedly to select FM 

1 or FM 2.

  Press MODE.

A short beep sounds.

“FM MONO” appears in the display.

To change back to stereo mode, press MODE 

again.

  Connect the built-in audio cable with the 

stereo-miniplug on the top of the unit to 

the line output jack or headphones jack on 

the optional component (e.g., digital music 

player).

  Press AUDIO IN.

“AUDIO IN” appears in the display.

  Play the optional digital music player.

  Adjust to the volume with the VOL control 

(VOL + or – on the remote).

 To turn off the AUDIO IN function, press OFF .
Notes

 Connect the cable firmly to prevent a malfunction.

 Keep digital music players away from the speakers.

The supplied digital music player holder allows you to 

place your digital music player onto the unit.

Attach the holder as shown below.

Do not place a digital music player weighing more 

than 500 grams (17.6 oz) on the holder; as this may 

damage the holder.

Press MEGA BASE.

The “MEGA BASS” system produces a powerful bass 

sound.

The timer can be set for durations of 1 minute to 120 

minutes.

  Turn the TIMER jog dial towards + until the 

desired time appears in the display.

 “TIMER” appears in the display.

After setting the time, the current time is 

displayed again if you do not perform any 

operation for more than 65 seconds.

  Push TIMER once.

TIMER indicator lights and a short beep sounds.

While the timer is operating, the display shows the 

time remaining.

Pressing the CLOCK/DATE will cause the current 

time to appear for a few seconds.

When the time has elapsed, the buzzer will sound and 

the TIMER indicator will flash.

Even if the CD, the radio, or AUDIO IN function is 

being played, the buzzer of the timer sounds together. 

While the buzzer sounds, the volume of the CD, 

the radio, or AUDIO IN function is decreased. The 

volume returns to the previous volume level when the 

buzzer stops.

The buzzer is turned off automatically after 60 minutes 

and the display shows current time. 

Push TIMER to turn off the buzzer.

Pressing function button or OFF  button will turn 

off the buzzer also.

Push TIMER.  

The TIMER indicator goes off and the current time 

appears in the display.

CD  button has a tactile dot.





Size AAA (R03)  2

When carrying the unit, do the following to lock the 

CD mechanism in order to prevent damaging it.

  Remove the disc from the disc tray.

  Disconnect the AC power plug.

  Reconnect the AC power plug.

The unit is unlocked.