Sony ICF-CD523 Manual
H
L
Template
Spacer
L (Low)
Dot
Mounting screw
A
Preset Tuning
You can preset 10 stations in FM (5 stations in FM1,
5 stations in FM2) and 5 stations in AM.
5 stations in FM2) and 5 stations in AM.
Presetting a Station
Example: To preset FM90 MHz onto preset
button 2 for FM2.
1
Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the
radio.
radio.
2
Press RADIO ON•BAND to select FM2.
3
Tune in to the station on FM90 MHz (See
“Manual Tuning”).
“Manual Tuning”).
4
Hold down the PRESET TUNING
button 2 until you hear two short beeps.
button 2 until you hear two short beeps.
The display shows the frequency for a few seconds
and then changes back to the current time.
and then changes back to the current time.
To change a preset station
Tune in manually to the station you want to store and
hold down the PRESET TUNING buttons (1-5) until
you hear two short beeps. The previously stored
station will be replaced by the new one.
hold down the PRESET TUNING buttons (1-5) until
you hear two short beeps. The previously stored
station will be replaced by the new one.
Tuning in to a preset station
1
1
Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the
radio.
radio.
2
Press RADIO ON•BAND to select the
band.
band.
3
Press the PRESET TUNING button
lightly where the desired station is stored.
lightly where the desired station is stored.
4
Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
After a few seconds, the display returns to the
current time but the preset button number remains.
current time but the preset button number remains.
Note
When the PRESET TUNING buttons (1-5) are
pressed lightly, the radio station that is preset will be
selected. When they are pressed for a while, the
station that is on will be newly preset.
When the PRESET TUNING buttons (1-5) are
pressed lightly, the radio station that is preset will be
selected. When they are pressed for a while, the
station that is on will be newly preset.
Useful Functions
To Obtain Powerful Bass
Switch MEGA BASS to ON.
The “MEGA BASS” system produces a powerful bass
sound.
sound.
Setting the Alarm
Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock
(see “Setting the Clock”).
(see “Setting the Clock”).
To Set the Alarm Time
1
Press ALARM for a few seconds.
You will hear a beep and the hour will start to
flash in the display.
flash in the display.
2
Press TUNE/TRACK/TIME SET + or
– until the desired time appears in the
display.
– until the desired time appears in the
display.
3
Press ALARM once.
The minutes starts to flash.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minute.
Two short beeps will confirm the setting,
and the display will show the current time.
Two short beeps will confirm the setting,
and the display will show the current time.
To Check the Alarm Time
Press ALARM.
The display shows the alarm time for a few seconds
and then returns to show the current time.
and then returns to show the current time.
ALARM ON
To Set the Alarm Mode
Press ALARM ON/OFF to set the alarm.
“
“
” will appear in the display.
When the alarm comes on at the preset time, “
”
flashes in the display.
ALARM OFF
The alarm is turned off automatically after 60
minutes.
minutes.
To Stop the Alarm
Press OFF/ALARM RESET x to turn off
the alarm.
the alarm.
The alarm will come on again at the same time the
next day.
next day.
To Cancel the Alarm
Press ALARM ON/OFF.
“
“
” will disappear from the display.
Installing the Unit
Under a Cabinet
Under a Cabinet
(See Fig. A)
The unit can be installed without the spacer.
1
Mark the position of the 4 holes by using the
supplied template. Use a drill to make the
holes (size 6.5 mm dia.,
supplied template. Use a drill to make the
holes (size 6.5 mm dia.,
9
/
32
inch). (See Fig.
A- )
2
When the cabinet door overhangs the shelf
and obstructs the unit, you can adjust the
unit/shelf height.
First set the L mark to the dot which
becomes the lowest position, then you can
adjust the height in 4 steps (H••L) by
turning the spacer counterclockwise. (See
Fig. A-
and obstructs the unit, you can adjust the
unit/shelf height.
First set the L mark to the dot which
becomes the lowest position, then you can
adjust the height in 4 steps (H••L) by
turning the spacer counterclockwise. (See
Fig. A-
)
3
Install the unit with the supplied mounting
screws. (See Fig. A-
screws. (See Fig. A-
)
Cautions
• Since the unit is very heavy, be careful when
• Since the unit is very heavy, be careful when
installing the unit.
• You need two people to install the unit.
• Be careful with the tools you use when installing
• Be careful with the tools you use when installing
the unit.
• Be sure that the cabinet is sturdy enough to support
the weight of the unit.
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating
or cooking appliance beneath this unit.
• Install the unit so that its AC power cord can be
connected directly to a wall outlet. Do not use a
converter or extension cord.
converter or extension cord.
• Be sure that the AC power cord has no slack when
using the unit, since the cord acts as an FM wire
antenna. If the AC power cord has some slack,
wind it up to the cord hook until the cord has no
slack.
antenna. If the AC power cord has some slack,
wind it up to the cord hook until the cord has no
slack.
• The unit has a built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM
radio reception. Check the condition of AM
reception before fixing in position.
reception before fixing in position.
• Install the unit as far as possible from a source of
noise. (for example, refrigerator, microwave oven,
fluorescent lamp, etc.)
fluorescent lamp, etc.)
• This unit is not waterproof. The unit should be
installed where it will not be exposed to splashing
water, which could damage the unit.
water, which could damage the unit.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
touch the AC power cord with wet hands.
• Never place objects between the top of the unit and
the bottom of the cabinet. This could cause the unit
to fall.
to fall.
Setting the Clock
1
Plug in the clock radio.
The display will flash “AM 12:00”.
2
Press CLOCK for a few seconds.
You will hear a beep and the hour will start to
flash in the display.
flash in the display.
3
Press TUNE/TRACK/TIME SET + or
– until the correct hour appears in the
display.
– until the correct hour appears in the
display.
4
Press CLOCK once.
The minute will flash.
The minute will flash.
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minute.
After setting the minute, press CLOCK to start
the counting of the seconds, and you will hear two
short beeps.
the counting of the seconds, and you will hear two
short beeps.
• To set the current time rapidly, hold down
TUNE/TRACK/TIME SET + or –.
• 12-hour system: “AM 12:00” = midnight
• In step 5, when you press CLOCK after the minute
• In step 5, when you press CLOCK after the minute
setting to activate the clock, the seconds start
counting from zero.
counting from zero.
To change the display to the
daylight saving time (summer
time) indication
daylight saving time (summer
time) indication
Press D.S.T.•SUMMER T..
“
” is displayed and the time indication changes to
summer time.
To deactivate the summer time function, press
D.S.T.•SUMMER T. again.
To deactivate the summer time function, press
D.S.T.•SUMMER T. again.
Playing a CD
An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an
adaptor.
adaptor.
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE Z and place a CD
on the disc tray.
on the disc tray.
2
Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to close the disc
tray.
tray.
3
Press CD u.
Track “01” appears in the display.
The player plays all the tracks once.
The player plays all the tracks once.
4
Adjust volume using VOLUME.
To
Press
Pause
CD
u
Resume play after
CD u again
pause
Locate the beginning
.**
of the current
track (AMS*)
track (AMS*)
Locate the next
>**
track (AMS)
Go back at high speed
Hold down .**
Go forward at high
Hold down >**
speed
Locate the previous
. repeatedly**
track (AMS)
Locate the succeeding
> repeatedly**
track (AMS)
Stop play
x
* AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**These operations are possible during both play and
pause.
• This player cannot play CD-R/RW.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio
material on the other side. However, since the audio
material side does not conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio
material on the other side. However, since the audio
material side does not conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
copyright protection
technologies
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.
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.
by its edge.
Incorrect
Do not touch the
surface.
surface.
Do not stick paper or
tape nor write
anything on the
surface.
tape nor write
anything on the
surface.
Notes
• If you press CD u when there is no disc in the
• If you press CD u when there is no disc in the
CD compartment, “00” flashes for a few seconds
on the display and the unit turns off automatically.
on the display and the unit turns off automatically.
• 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.
do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
Various Modes of CD
Playback
Playback
You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.
Press CD PLAY MODE.
Each press changes the play mode as follows:
Each press changes the play mode as follows:
Display
Play
indication
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.
in random order.
m
“SHUFFLE REP” (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly
in random order.
in random order.
Playing the Radio
Manual Tuning
1
1
Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the
radio.
radio.
“RADIO” appears in the display.
The display shows the band and frequency for a
few seconds and then changes back to the current
time.
The display shows the band and frequency for a
few seconds and then changes back to the current
time.
2
Press RADIO ON•BAND repeatedly to
select the desired band.
Each press changes the band as follows:
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 “Preset Tuning”).
(See “Preset Tuning”).
3
Use TUNE/TRACK/TIME SET + or –
to tune in to the desired station.
to tune in to the desired station.
The FM channel step is set to 0.1 MHz and the
AM channel step is set to 10 kHz.
AM channel step is set to 10 kHz.
Two short beeps sound when the minimum
frequency of each band is received during
tuning.
frequency of each band is received during
tuning.
4
Adjust volume using VOLUME.
• To turn off the radio, press
OFF/ALARM RESET x.
• To improve radio reception
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.
install the unit. A ferrite bar antenna is built
into the unit.
• To check the station being received, press
RADIO ON
•
BAND lightly. The display shows the
band and frequency for a few seconds and then
changes back to the current time.
changes back to the current time.
AC power cord
Cord clamp
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CD u and the PRESET
TUNING 3 button have a
tactile dot.
TUNING 3 button have a
tactile dot.