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Playing a CD
Precautions
An 8 cm (3-inch) CD can be played without an
adaptor.
• Operate the unit on the power source specified in
the “Specifications.”
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is
located on the bottom of the unit.
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it
out by the plug, not the cord.
1 Push OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD
compartment lid and place a disc.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Labelled surface up
• 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.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, a
blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) which might
block the ventilation holes.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild detergent solution. Never
use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they
may mar the casing.
FM/MW/LW
2 Close the CD compartment lid.
3 Press CD u.
“NCD” and “TRACK 01” appear on the display
to indicate that track 1 of the CD is playing.
CD Clock Radio
4 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume.
To
Press
Pause
CD u
ICF-CD843L
Operating Instructions
Resume play after pause
CD u again
.**
Locate the beginning of
the current track (AMS*)
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Locate the next track
(AMS*)
>**
Go back at high speed
Hold down .**
Hold down >**
. repeatedly**
Go forward at high speed
Troubleshooting
Locate the previous track
(AMS*)
Should any problem occur with the unit, make the
following checks to determine whether or not
servicing is required. If the problem persists, consult
the nearest Sony dealer.
Locate the succeeding
track (AMS*)
> repeatedly**
The clock does not show the correct time.
• Has an electrical power outage lasting more than
one minute occurred?
The CD, radio or buzzer alarm does not
sound at the preset alarm time.
Stop play
x
*
AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
** These operations are possible during both play and
pause.
• Hasn’t all ALARM indicator lights gone out?
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
The CD or radio alarm is activated but no
sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
• Has VOLUME been adjusted ?
The CD player does not operate.
• Did you close the CD lid?
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.
• Did you place the disc correctly?
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies
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.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment
open for about an hour to get rid of moisture
condensation.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
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.
2004 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
Sporadic loss of sound in CD operation.
• Dusty or defective disc — Clean or replace the disc.
• Volume too high — Reduce the volume.
• Strong vibration.
To handle compact discs
Correct
Handle the disc by its
edge.
Specifications
To display the year and date, press
WARNING
SNOOZE•DATE/SLEEP OFF once for the date,
and within 4 seconds press it again for the year. The
display shows the date or year for a few seconds and
then changes back to the current time.
CD player section
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties:
Incorrect
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 apparatus to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC
outlet immediately.
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.)
Do not touch the
surface.
To set the current time rapidly, hold down
TUNE/TIME SET + or –.
In step 5, when you press CLOCK after the minute
setting to activate the clock, the seconds start counting
from zero.
Do not stick paper or
tape or write anything
on the surface.
+1
Frequency response: 20-20 000 Hz –1.5 dB
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
To change the display to the
daylight saving time (summer time) indication
Notes
Radio section
• 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.
Press D.S.T./SUMMER T.
Frequency range:
“
” is displayed and the time indication changes to
North and South America
summer time.
To deactivate the summer time function, press
D.S.T./SUMMER T. again.
Features
Band
FM
Range
Channel step
0.1 MHz
• FM/MW/LW 3 band PLL (phase locked loop)
synthesized clock radio
87.5-108 MHz
530-1 610 kHz
MW
10 kHz
• Easy preset digital tuning with 20 memory presets
• Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback
function
• Easy to see large Display with small footprint.
• Triple Alarm (Radio, buzzer or CD) with the
extendable snooze function.
• Easy nap timer –one push operation.
• LCD with backlight which has a brightness control
switch.
• D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) –Summer time
calculation.
• After 20 minutes, playback will be stop when you
press CD u during play back.
Changing MW
Channel Step
Other countries/Regions
Band
FM
Range
Channel step
0.05 MHz
9 kHz
Various Modes of CD
87.5-108 MHz
531-1 602 kHz
153-279 kHz
The MW channel step differs depending on areas. The
channel step of this unit is factory-set to 9 kHz.
Change the settings as shown below to be able to
listen to the radio.
Playback
MW
LW
You can play tracks repeatedly or in random order.
9 kHz
Press CD PLAY MODE.
Each press changes the play mode as follows:
Area
Channel step
General
Display
Indication
Play
mode
North and South American countries 10 kHz
Time display: 12-hour system
Speaker: 66 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia., 4 Ω
Power outputs:
Other countries/Regions
9 kHz
none
(normal play)
Setting the Clock
and Date
All the tracks are played once.
Note
1.2 W + 1.2 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions:
When the MW channel step is changed, the preset
stations for MW/FM will be initialized.
When the MW channel step is changed, the FM
channel step is also changed.
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“REP 1”
A single track is played repeatedly.
(single repeat)
1 Plug in the clock radio.
Approx. 185.5 × 176 × 210.5 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 7 3/8 × 7 × 8 3/8 inches) incl.
projecting parts and controls
The display will flash “AM 12:00”.
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1 Turn off the power.
“REP ALL”
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
(all repeat)
2 Press CLOCK for a few seconds.
You will hear a beep and the year will start to
flash in the display.
Mass: Approx. 1 870 g (4 lb 2oz)
2 While holding down OFF x•ALARM
RESET, keep pressing PRESET
TUNING 1 button for more than 5 seconds.
Two short beeps sound, and the AM
channel step will be changed.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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“SHUFFLE”
All the tracks are played once
in random order.
(shuffle play)
3 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the
Lead-free solder is used for
soldering.
correct year appears in the display.
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4 Press CLOCK once.
If you proceed to step 2 again, the channel
step changes again.
Halogenated flame retardants are
not used in printed wiring boards.
“SHUFFLE REP”
All the tracks are played repeatedly
in random order.
(shuffle repeat)
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the month, day,
hour, and minute.
After setting the minutes, press CLOCK to start
the clock, and you will hear two short beeps.
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