Sony ICF-CD73 User Manual

3-253-601-13 (1)

 2003 Sony Corporation     Printed in China

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi (au verso)

ICF-CD73

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.

• 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.”

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

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

North America/Mexico
Band

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

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

Time display:
North America, UK: 12-hour system
Other countries/regions: 24-hour system
Speaker: 50 mm (2 inches) dia, 6 

Ω

400 mW + 400 mW (at 10% harmonic
distortion)

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

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.

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*)

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)

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.

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.

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.

Press and hold down CLOCK for more
than 2 seconds.

The beep sounds and the hour flashes in the
display.

Rotate in either +/– direction the TUNE/
TIME SET/TIMER SET dial until the
correct hour  appears in the display.

Each rotation of the dial changes the digit(s)
by one.
When you hold the dial, the digit(s) change
rapidly.

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.

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.

Release the buckle on the back of the
unit to open the CD compartment lid
and place a disc.

Close the CD compartment lid and
fasten with the buckle until it clicks.

Press CD u.

“

” and “TRACK 01” appear in the

display to indicate that track 1 of CD is
playing.

Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

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.

You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.

Press MODE.
Each pressing MODE changes the play mode as
follows:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

North America/Mexico

10 kHz

Other countries/regions

 9 kHz

Press OFF x to turn off the power.

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.

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.

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”).

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.

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.

You can preset 10 stations in FM (5 stations in
FM1, 5 stations in FM2) and 5 stations in AM.

Example: To set FM 90.0 MHz to PRESET
TUNING/PRESET TIMER button 2.

Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the
radio.

Tune in to FM 90.0 MHz (See “Manual
Tuning”).

Hold down the desired PRESET
TUNING/PRESET TIMER button (in
this case, 2) until you hear two short
beeps.

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 ON BAND to turn on the
radio.

Press RADIO ON BAND repeatedly to
select the desired band.

Press the PRESET TUNING/PRESET
TIMER button of your choice.

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.

Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the
radio.

Press RADIO ON BAND repeatedly to
select FM 1 or FM 2.

Press MODE.

“Mono (monaural)” or “ST (Stereo)” appears
in the display.
Each time you press MODE, the mode
changes either “Mono” or “ST.”

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.

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.

Press TIMER SET ON/OFF.

The indication flashes in the display.

Rotate in either +/– direction the TUNE/
TIME SET/TIMER SET dial to set the
desired time.

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

B

*Supplied with European model only

F

g

C

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You can use the countdown timer with the
PRESET TUNING/PRESET TIMER buttons.

Press TIMER SET ON/OFF.

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.

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.

You can also store a countdown time of your
choice to each of the five preset buttons.

Set the timer (See steps 1 and 2 of
“Using the Countdown Timer”).

Hold down the desired PRESET
TUNING/PRESET TIMER button until
you hear two short beeps.

The countdown time has been stored as
displayed.

The AUTO OFF function will turn off the radio/
CD after a preset duration of time.

Press RADIO ON BAND/CD u to
turn on the radio/CD.

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

AC power adaptor*

E