Important Safeguards - Sony ICF-CD820 Operating Instructions Manual

Setting
the Sleep
Timer
You
can
enjoy falling
asleep
to
the radio
using
the
built-in
sleep
timer that
rums
off
the radio
automatically
after
a preset duration.
1
Press
RADIO/SLEEP repeatedly.
The radio turns
on and
the
"On"
indication will
appear initially
in
the
display.
The
radio
will
rum
off
automatically
after
the selected preset
duration
has elapsed.
Each rime
you press
RADIO/SLEEP,
the
duration
changes as follows.
Radio
on
-
90min
60min-»30min
(Sleep
timer off)
L
Radio
off
15min *
—
.
To
turn
off
the radio before the preset
duration
has
elapsed, press
SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.
Installing
the
batteries into
the
remote
control
(see
Fig.
H)
(ICF-CD825RM
only)
Install
two R6
(size
AA)
batteries
(not
suppUed)
into
the battery
compartment of the
remote
control.
Before operating the
remote control,
please
read
the following instructions
and then
see
"Using
the
Remote Control".
1
Open the battery
compartment
lid.
2
Insert
two R6
(size
AA) batteries (not
supplied)
with
correct
polarity.
3
Close the
lid.
Battery life
Sony R6
(size
AA)
approx/6
months
When
to replace the batteries
To check the
remaining battery
power, go near
the
CD
clock radio
and operate the
remote
control. If
the
remote control
does not operate,
replace
both
batteries
with
new
ones.
Notes
•
Do
not charge the
dry batteries.
•
When
you are
not going
to
use the
remote
control
for a
long time,
remove the
batteries to
avoid
any
damage caused
by
battery
leakage
and
corrosion.
Using the
Remote
Control
You
can play the
CD,
radio, set
the sleep
timer c.
use the
SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF
function.
The effective
range of the
frequency emitted
from
the
remote control
is
approximately
5m
(16ft).
Make
sure to
use the
remote control
within this
range.
The
control
buttons
on
the
remote control are the
same as the control
buttons
on
the
main unit as
descibed below:
• The
SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF on
the
remote
control
is
the
same as the
SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF button
on the
main
unit.
• The
CO
Wl
on the
remote control
is
the
same
as the
CD
Ml
on the
main
unit.
•
The RADIO/SLEEP on
the
remote control
is
the
same as the
RADIO/SLEEP on the
main
unit.
• The
ALARM RESET/OFF on
the
remote control
is
the
same
as the
ALARM RESET/OFF on the
main
unit.
For the
customers
in
the
U.S.A.
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
described
in
the operating instructions supplied with the appliance
by
Sony.
INSTALLATION
Water and Moisture
Do
not
install
the
appliance near water:
for
example, near
a bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in
a
wet
basement, or near a
swimming
pool.
Heat
Do
not
install
the appliance near sources of heat
such
as radiators, heat
registers,
stoves, or
other appliances that
produce
heat.
Ventilation
Slots
and openings
in
the cabinet
and
in
the back or bottom are provided
for
necessary
ventilation.
To
ensure
reliable
and
safe operation of the appliance,
and
to protect
it
from
overheating, these
slots
and openings
must never be blocked
or covered.
Do
not place the
appliance
on
a bed,
sofa,
rug or other similar surface
which may
block
the slots
and openings.
Do
not
install
the
appliance
in
a confined
space,
such as a bookcase or
built-in
cabinet, unless
proper ventilation
is
provided.
Carts
and Stands
Do
not
install
the appliance
on
an unstable
table, shelf, cart
or
stand.
Use
only a
cart
or stand
recommended by
Sony.
^
An
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
Connect the appliance to a
power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions
or
as
marked on
the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization
Do
not defeat the
grounding or polarization feature of the
AC
power
cord.
If
your
AC
receptacle
will
not accept the
power
cord plug, contact
your
electrician to install
a proper
AC
receptacle.
AC
Receptacle
Check
to
make
sure that the
AC
receptacle
holds
the
power
cord plug firmly
and
securely. If
the
power
cord plug
is
loose,
contact
your
electrician to replace the defective
and unsafe
AC
receptacle.
Power-Cord
Protection
Route
the
power
cord so that
it
is
not likely to
be walked
on
or pinched by having objects placed
on
it,
paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles,
and
the point
where the cord
exits
from
the appliance.
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.
Foreign Objects
Be
careful that foreign objects
and
liquids
do
not enter the enclosure through openings.
Cleaning
Clean
the appliance only as
recommended by
Sony.