ICF-C773
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1. WAKE UP appears and the preset number flashes on the display 6 Press TUNE TIME SET or to select the station you last listened or a preset station as wake up station Each press of changes wake up station as follows OAO N PRESET H last station AM PRESET 1 to5 FM PRESET 1 to 10 i Pressing changes wake up station in reverse order 7 Press ENTER TUNE MODE again Two beeps sound to confirm the setting To use the Radio ALARM set the alarm mode See Setting the Alarm Mode When the alarm comes on at the preset time RADIO RADIO flashes on the display and wake up station the station selected in step 5 comes on The radio is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes To check the alarm setting Press ALARM ALARM once The display shows the preset time If you press ALARM ALARM BJ again the display shows wake up station After 4 seconds the display will return to the current time To Set the Sound Alarm 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in To set the Radio Alarm 2 Press TUNE TIME SET or to select the Sound Alarm PN SOUND E SOUND Press ENTER TUNE MODE Press TUNE TIME SET or to select the sound number of beep 1 or melodies 2 to 5 Buzzer A 2 Green sleeves 3 For Eliza Ludwing van Beethoven 4 Peer Gynt Suite Morning Edvard Hagerup Grieg 5 Four Seasons Spring Antonio Lucio Vivaldi2. Dual alarm FM AM PLL Phase Locked Loop synthesized clock radio Elegant indirect lighting that is most suitable as a bedside interior Easy preset digital tuning with 15 memory presets e Various types of alarms radio buzzer and 4 melodies SLEEP timer to enjoy falling asleep to the Radio and Light by 4 different time settings e Nap Timer sounds the buzzer after desired time durations between 10 to 120 minutes that can be selected from 6 different time settings convenient for taking naps e Extendable snooze snooze time can be extended from 10 to 60 minutes in maximum every time you use Precautions e Operate the unit only on 120V AC 60Hz The nameplate indicating voltage etc is located at the bottom of the unit e To disconnect the power cord mains lead pull it out the plug not by the cord e 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 Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that block the ventilation holes Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further To clean the casing use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution e The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as
3. Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damage or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance This indicates a need for service If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Servicing Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance ask the service technician to perform routine safety ch
4. When selecting the number you can hear the sound of the number 5 Press ENTER TUNE MODE again Two beeps sound to confirm the setting To use the Sound Alarm set the alarm mode See Setting the Alarm Mode When the alarm comes on at the preset time PA SOUND E SOUND and the selected sound number flash on the display The sound is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes To check the alarm setting Press ALARM ALARME once The display shows the preset time If you press ALARM ALARME again the display show the selected sound number After 4 seconds the display will return to the current time Setting the Alarm Mode Before setting the alarm mode be sure to set the alarm time See Setting the Alarm Press ALARM MODE repeatedly until the desired mode is selected Each press of ALARM MODE changes the indication on the display as follows No alarm Indication gt E t pg If the same alarm time is set for both ALARM and E the ALARM P takes priority To Doze for a Few More Minutes Press SNOOZE SLEEP OFF The radio or sound turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes Each time you press SNOOZE SLEEP OFF the snooze time changes as follows 10 gt 20 gt 30 gt 40 gt 50 gt 60 The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes The display shows the snooze time for a few seconds and returns to show the current time W
5. for the display according to your preferences Changing AM Channel Step The AM channel step differs depending on areas The channel step of this unit is factory set to 9 kHz or 10 kHz Change the settings as shown below to be able to listen to the radio Area Channel step North and South America 10 kHz Other countries regions 9 kHz Hold down RADIO OFF ALARM RESET to turn off the power 2 While holding down SNOOZE SLEEP OFF keep pressing ALARM MODE for more than 5 seconds Two short beeps sound and the AM channel step will be changed If you proceed to step 2 again the channel step changes again Notes e When the AM channel step is changed the preset stations will be initialized e When the AM channel step is changed the FM channel step is also changed Playing the Radio Manual Tuning 1 Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the radio The display shows the band and frequency for 10 seconds and then changes back to the current time 2 Press RADIO ON BAND to select the band Each press changes the band as follows ese ta 3 Press ENTER TUNE MODE 50 that PRESET goes off 4 Press TUNE TIME SET or to tune into the desired station The FM channel step is set to 0 1 MHz and the AM channel step is set to 10 kHz North and South American model The FM channel step is set to 0 05 MHz the AM channel step is set to 9 kHz Other models The FM frequency display is raised or lowered b
6. 2 589 871 21 1 SONY FM AM PLL Synthesized Clock Radio ICF C773 Operating Instructions DREAM MACHINE Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net ORRIN RRR IIR IRON RE IRI REI IRI RS SORENESS VOSSEN OR SIR a RO VOSSEN VESSAN RoW SSN USEN SSES VASSE OSAN SEN SSN SSES VOSSEN ASSN OSSES ASSN USAN VESSAN l EES S OR O ROA saa OAS Ca A C CaN CA EATA CANS S Ca A E A OOA ae A Ca S Tape Cassette Player Recorder CD Player Mini Disc DAT Radio Head Phone Speaker MIC Personals LIMITED WARRANTY Portable Audio Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 LABOR For a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After the warranty period you must pay for all parts costs 3 ACCESSORIES Parts and labor for all accessories are for one 1 year To obtain warranty se
7. CEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB TED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 7669 or visit the Sony Web Site www sony com For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669 SRS Z Sie X en I EIEI E O rR D SELESELE RRES REESE REE EEE ER RS E E E K S OO SBS X ASSESS AS SWRA nce ROSS RSSI ISSIS SSE SSS EIE III IE IE III IE IE OIE RON Owner s Record The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom Record the serial n
8. appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Wall or Ceiling Mounting If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling mount it only as recommended by Sony USE Power Source This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those appliances designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the appliance with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the powa outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in For the appliance with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the p
9. ecks as specified by Sony to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition lt Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H LIGHT ON OFE O BRIGHTNESS O LIGHT CONTROL HIGH 4 x ER 43S JWLANAL oO amp O ALARM MODE eD T S CLOCK AC power cord There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME to show the direction to turn up the volume Setting the Clock 1 Plug in the clock radio AM 12 00 flashes on the display 2 Hold down D S T CLOCK for a few seconds until a beep sounds The hour starts to flash on the display 3 Press TUNE TIME SET or until the correct hour appears To set the current time rapidly hold down TUNE TIME SET or 4 Press ENTER TUNE MODE once 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minute Two short beeps sound and the counting of the seconds starts If you quit during the clock setting after about 65 seconds the previous display will return To set the current time from zero seconds press ENTER TUNE MODE with the time signal in step 5 To change the display to the daylight saving time summer time indication Press D S T CLOCK is displayed and the time indication changes to summer time To deactivate the summer time function press D S T CLOCK again Setting the Brightness of the Backlight Press BRIGHTNESS to select high middle or low
10. es e If you do not press TUNE TINE SET or or ENTER TUNE MODE within 65 seconds the preset tuning mode will be canceled e To change the preset station follow steps 2 and 3 The new station will replace the previous station Tuning into a Preset Station 1 Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the radio Press RADIO ON BAND to select the band Press ENTER TUNE MODE to display PRESET Press TUNE TIME SET or to tune in to the desired preset station Adjust the volume using VOLUME After 10 seconds the display will return to the current time but the preset number will remain a A Q N Tip Press TUNE TIME SET or repeatedly until the desired mode is selected Each time of PRESET changes as follows Example AM PRESET1 7 2 gt 3 gt 4 gt 5 Two short beeps sound when the display returns to PRESET 1 Setting the Light You can change the setting of the light on the side exterior The operates as follows LIGHT ON OFF Each time you press LIGHT ON OFF the light turns on or off LIGHT STANDBY The light turns on when the radio is turned on The light flashes when ALARM A or B or NAP timer sound comes on The light goes out when the radio the sound alarm or the NAP timer sound is turned off Press LIGHT ON OFF to turn on or off the light during the LIGHT STANDBY mode To turn off LIGHT STANDBY mode press LIGHT STANDBY again LIGHT SLEEP You can enjoy falling asleep to the light u
11. hen you press SNOOZE SLEEP OFF after the current time appeared the snooze time starts from 10 minutes again To Stop the Alarm Press RADIO OFF ALARM RESET to turn off the alarm The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day To Deactivate the Alarm Press ALARM MODE repeatedly so that EN and E go off Using the NAP Timer Count Down Timer The NAP timer sounds the buzzer after a preset time duration Press NAP repeatedly until the desired minutes are displayed Each press changes the display as follows OFF 10 20 30 t 120 90 60 Two short beeps sound when the display returns to 10 W and the NAP time are displayed for a few seconds NAP timer starts counting down the NAP time When selected NAP time has passed the buzzer comes on and on the display flash The buzzer is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes To Stop NAP Timer Press NAP or RADIO OFF ALARM RESET to turn off the buzzer To Deactive NAP Timer Press NAP WD goes off in the display Setting the Sleep Timer Radio Sleep Timer You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built in sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically after a preset duration Press SLEEP The radio turns on You can set the sleep timer to durations of 90 60 30 or 15 minutes Each press changes the display as follows OFF gt 90 60 tlie 30 H Two short beeps
12. iring boards IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating instructions and adhere to them INSTALLATION Water and Moisture Do not use powerline operated appliances near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Heat Do not place the appliance near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the appliance on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Accessories Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by Sony An
13. it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting Should any problem occur with the unit make the following simple checks to determine whether or not servicing is required If the problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer The clock does not show the correct time Has an electrical power outage lasting more than 1 minute occurred The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been activated The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time e Has VOLUME been adjusted The preset stations may be deleted from the memory if a maintenance service is required Please note down your settings in case you want to preset them again Specifications Time display 12 hour system Frequency range FM 87 5 108 MHz AM 530 1 710 kHz Speaker Approx 4 5 cm 1 inches dia 8 Q Power output 150 mW at 10 harmonic distortion Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Dimensions Approx 90 x 169 5 x 94 mm w h d 3 ah x 6 x 3 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 640 g 1 Ib 6 6 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Lead free solder is used for soldering Halogenated flame retardants are not used in printed w
14. lug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock When not in use Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the plug out by the cord Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Lightning For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance Cleaning Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with
15. portant operating and maintenance servicing instruc tions in the literature accompanying the appliance The graphical symbols are the bottom enclosure of the AC power adaptor INFORMATION 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Features
16. rvice you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States X Z we eee SS Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service ue 5 x SR RY X This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EX
17. sing the built in sleep timer that turns off the light automatically after a preset duration Press LIGHT SLEEP The light turns on You can set the sleep timer to durations of 90 60 30 or 15 minutes Each press changes the display as follows OFF 90 gt 60 t is 4 2H Two short beeps sound when the display returns to QQ LIGHT SLEEP will appear in the display when the duration time is set The light will turn on for the time you set then shut off To turn off the light before the preset time press LIGHT ON OFF LIGHT CONTROL Changing the Brightness of the light Turn the variable LIGHT CONTROL to adjust the brightness of the light Setting the Alarm You can set two types of alarms radio and sound The alarm will come on at the same time everyday Before setting the alarm make sure to set the clock See Setting the Clock Notes The factory setting alarm time for radio and sound is PM 12 00 If you quit during the alarm setting after about 65 seconds the previous display will return To Set the Radio Alarm 1 Hold down ALARM ALARM E for a few seconds until a beep sounds EN EJ and the hour flash on the display Press TUNE TIME SET or to set the desired hour Press ENTER TUNE MODE Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minute Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the Radio Alarm RADIO RADIO EJ A beep sounds to confirm the setting of time
18. sound when the display returns to 90 SLEEP will appear in the display when the duration time is set The radio will play for the time you set then shut off To turn off the radio before the preset time Press SNOOZE SLEEP OFF or RADIO OFF ALARM RESET To Use Both Sleep Timer and Alarm You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened by the radio or sound alarm at the preset time 1 Set the alarm See Setting the Alarm 2 Set the sleep timer See Setting the Sleep Timer
19. umber in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No ICF C773 Serial No For customers who purchased this product in the USA Please register this product on line at http www sony com productregistration 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 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user AN to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user A to the presence of im
20. water for cleaning the exterior of the appliance Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony as they may cause hazards ANTENNAS Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors Z NEC Section 810 20 Ground Clamps Electric Service Equipment NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SERVICE Damage Requiring Service
21. y 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 5 Adjust volume using VOLUME To turn off the radio press RADIO OFF ALARM RESET To check the station being received Press TUNE TIME SET or lightly The display shows the band and frequency for 10 seconds and then returns to the previous display Improving the Reception FM The AC power cord functions as an FM antenna Extend the AC power cord fully to increase reception sensitivity AM Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception A ferrite bar is built into the unit Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface as this may lead to interference of reception Presetting Your Favorite Station Preset Tuning You can preset up to 10 stations in FM and 5 stations in AM Presetting a Station 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Piaying the Radio and manually tune in to the station you wish to preset 2 Hold down ENTER TUNE MODE until PRESET 1 appears and flashes 3 Press TUNE TIME SET or to select the number you wish to preset then press ENTER TUNE MODE Example Display window when you preset FM 90 0 MHz in preset number 2 tx VLU MHz PRESET im l To preset another station repeat these steps To cancel the presetting mode press RADIO OFF ALARM RESET Not
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