WEATHER/FM/AM

CD Portable Radio

Operating Instructions

ICF-CD73W

2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China

3-253-601-51 (1)

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Model No. ICF-CD73W

Serial No.

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WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call;

Sony Customer Information Service Center

1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: ICF-CD73W

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San

Telephone No.:

Diego, CA 92127 USA

858-942-2230

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony CD Portable

Radio! It will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure.

Before operating the unit, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

Features

• Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback

• WEATHER/FM/AM PLL (Phase Locked

Loop) synthesized tuner with 20 station memory presets

• 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”.

Precautions

• 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 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.

Cautions on Waterresistance

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.

Replacing the

Batteries

• 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” 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.

Using the AC power adaptor

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.”

Polarity of the plug

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

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 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 compartment 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.

Specifications

CD player section

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

Radio section

Frequency range:

Band

WEATHER

FM

AM

Range

1 – 7 ch

87.5 – 108 MHz

530 – 1 710 kHz

Channel step

1 channel

0.1 MHz

10 kHz

General

Time display: 12-hour system

Speaker: 50 mm (2 inches) dia, 6 Ω

Power outputs:

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

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

Mass: Approx. 1 350 g (2 lb 16 oz) incl. batteries

Supplied accessories:

Suction cup (1), Strap (1)

Optional accessory

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.

Choosing Power

Sources

Installing the Batteries (See

Fig. A)

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.

“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”).

Battery Life (Approx. hours) (JEITA*)

When using WEATHER FM AM CD

Sony alkaline

Size C (LR 14)

Sony Size C

(R 14)

50

15

50

15

60

17

* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the circumstance of the unit.

18

3

House Current (See Fig. B)

Make sure the unit is turned off before using house current.

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.

A B

Using the FM wire

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.

Storing the FM wire antenna

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 can easily fall down.

C

D

1

f

Buckle

Suction cup

2

AC power adaptor

(not supplied)

To a wall outlet

DC IN 6 V jack

E f

FM wire antenna

F

G

AUTO

OFF

MODE

CLOCK

TIMER

SET

ON/OFF

MIN

VOLUME

MAX 1 2 3 4

PRESET TUNING/PRESET TIMER

SELECT/ PRESET

5

TUNE/TIME SET

TIMER SET

WEATHER/FM

FM wire antenna

RADIO

WEATHER

AM

FM12PM

FM wire antenna

AUTO OFF

TIMER

CD

MHz kHz

SHUFFLE

REP1 ALL

PRESET

TRACK

Buckle g

AM

RADIO

ON

BAND

OFF

CD

Setting the Clock

The display will flash “AM12:00” when the batteries are installed or the AC power adaptor is plugged in for the first time.

1

Hold down CLOCK for more than

2 seconds.

The beep sounds and the hour flashes in the display.

2 Rotate in either +/– direction the TUNE/

TIME SET/TIMER SET dial until the correct hour appears in the display.

RADIO

WEATHER

TV AM

FM12PM

AUTO OFF

TIMER

CD

MHz kHz

SHUFFLE

REP1 ALL

PRESET

TRACK

Each rotation of the dial changes the digit(s) by one.

When you hold the dial, the digit(s) change rapidly.

3 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.

RADIO

WEATHER

TV AM

FM12PM

AUTO OFF

TIMER

CD

MHz kHz

SHUFFLE

REP1 ALL

PRESET

TRACK

12-hour system: “AM 12:00” = midnight

“PM 12:00” = noon

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.

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

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

3 Press CD u.

“ ” and “TRACK 01” appear in the display to indicate that track 1 of CD is playing.

RADIO

WEATHER

TV AM

FM12PM

AUTO OFF

TIMER

CD

MHz kHz

SHUFFLE

REP1 ALL

PRESET

TRACK

4

Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

To Operation

Pause

Resume play after pause

Locate the beginning of the current track (AMS*)

Locate the next track

(AMS*)

CD u

CD u again

.

>

**

**

Go back at high speed Hold .**

Go forward at high speed Hold >**

Locate the previous track

(AMS*)

.

repeatedly**

Locate the succeeding track (AMS*)

Stop play

> repeatedly**

OFF x

* AMS = Automatic Music Sensor

** These operations are possible during both play and pause.

Various Modes of CD Playback

You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.

Press MODE.

Each pressing MODE changes the play mode as follows:

Display indication Play 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.

m

“SHUFFLE REP” (shuffle repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order.

Notes

• 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.

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs

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.

Music discs encoded with 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.

To handle compact discs

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.

Changing AM

Channel Step

The AM channel step differs depending on area.

The channel step of this unit is factory-set to

10 kHz to match the frequency allocation system of the country/region listed below. When needed, change the channel step before listening to the radio.

Area

North and South America

Other countries/regions

Channel step

10 kHz

9 kHz

1

Press OFF x to turn off the power.

2

While holding down OFF x, keep pressing the PRESET TUNING /

PRESET TIMER button 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 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)

WEATHER, 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 antenna is built in the unit.

Playing the Radio

—Manual Tuning

1 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.

2 Press RADIO ON BAND repeatedly to select the desired band.

AM FM1

WEATHER

FM2

When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you may listen to the radio on either mode

(See “Presetting Your Favorite Station”).

3 Rotate in either +/– direction the TUNE/

TIME SET/TIMER SET dial to tune in to the desired station.

Two short beeps sound when the minimum frequency of each band is received during tuning.

4

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.

Presetting Your

Favorite Station

—Preset Tuning

You can preset 10 stations in FM (5 stations in

FM1, 5 stations in FM2) and 5 stations in each

AM, WEATHER.

Presetting a Station

Example: To set FM 90.0 MHz to PRESET

TUNING/PRESET TIMER button 2.

1 Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the radio.

2

Tune in to FM 90.0 MHz (See “Manual

Tuning”).

3

Hold down the desired PRESET

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

RADIO

WEATHER

TV AM

FM 1 2 PM

AUTO OFF

TIMER

CD

SHUFFLE

REP1 ALL

PRESET

TRACK

MHz kHz

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.

Tuning in to a Preset Station

1

Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the radio.

2

Press RADIO ON BAND repeatedly to select the desired band.

3

Press the PRESET TUNING/PRESET

TIMER button of your choice.

4

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.

Switching between monaural and stereo

1

Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the radio.

2

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

3

Press MODE.

“Mono (monaural)” or “ST (Stereo)” appears in the display.

Each time you press MODE, the mode changes either “Mono” or “ST.”

4

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.

Using the

Countdown Timer

The beep alarm will go off when the countdown 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.

1

Press TIMER SET ON/OFF.

The indication flashes in the display.

RADIO

WEATHER

TV AM

FM12PM

TIMER

CD

MHz kHz

SHUFFLE

REP1 ALL

PRESET

TRACK

2

Rotate in either +/– direction the TUNE/

TIME SET/TIMER SET dial to set the desired time.

3

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 canceled and the current time will appear in the display.

Using the PRESET TIMER buttons

You can use the countdown timer with the

PRESET TUNING/PRESET TIMER buttons.

1 Press TIMER SET ON/OFF.

2 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.

3 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.

Presetting a Countdown Time

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

1 Set the timer (See steps 1 and 2 of

“Using the Countdown Timer”).

2 Hold down the desired PRESET

TUNING/PRESET TIMER button until you hear two short beeps.

The countdown time has been stored as displayed.

Other Useful

Functions

AUTO OFF function

The AUTO OFF function will turn off the radio/

CD after a preset duration of time.

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

2 Press AUTO OFF.

Each time you press AUTO OFF, the AUTO

OFF time (minutes) changes as follows.

OFF 120 90 60 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.