ICF-C743

AM/FM Digital Synthesized Tuner Radio
v INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE ILLUMINATING FLOATING LIGHT 4 MELODY ALARM LARGE AMBER LCD DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTROL AM/FM DIGITAL SYNTHESIZED TUNER RADIO 15 RANDOM MEMORY PRESETS SNOOZINATOR EXTENDABLE SNOOZE (10 MINUTES-PER-TAP/60 MINUTES MAX.) NAP TIMER STEP-UP FEATURE NEW FEATURE

features

INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE in unique symmetrical oval provides form in

specifications

FREQUENCY RANGE: AM: 530-1710kHz
addition to function, to enhance any room decor
ILLUMINATING FLOATING LIGHT seems to hang in the air on its own,

FM: 87.6-108 MHz

ANTENNA SYSTEM: AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna

FM: Wire Antenna

SPEAKER: 2 14" (57mm) POWER REQUIREMENTS: AC 120 Volts, 60Hz COLOR: Silver DIMENSIONS (WHD): 5 12" x 3 12" x 4" (138 x 88.5 x 100mm) WEIGHT: 1 lb (460g)
2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Dream Machine and Snoozinator are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
providing outstanding clarity to the display and a futuristic touch to the unit
4 MELODY ALARM lets you select one of four different tunes to awaken
you in addition to conventional buzzer alarm
LARGE AMBER LCD DISPLAY against light-color background shows time,
selected radio band and other information with large numerals that are easy to see even in the dark
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL easily adjusts the display brightness to suit your
preference, in day or night time
AM/FM DIGITAL SYNTHESIZED TUNER RADIO makes selecting a desired
station simple and precise with the most accurate drift-free tuning of AM and FM radio stations, and lets you choose from the wide variety of radio talk and music programming available, with the added enjoyment of stereo sound
15 RANDOM MEMORY PRESETS offer convenient one-button tuning to
10 of your favorite FM and 5 AM radio stations
SNOOZINATOR EXTENDABLE SNOOZE (10 MINUTES-PER-TAP/60 MINUTES MAX.) gives you the freedom to choose your personal snooze
time instead of having to settle for the standard time intervals of other alarms; each press of the Snooze bar adds an additional 10 minutes to your snooze time, up to a full hour, so with a few quick flicks of your fingertips you can roll over for more uninterrupted sleep without having to re-set the alarm
NAP TIMER is a separate button which allows you to take a short nap
and wake up to radio or buzzer without changing your alarm settings (you can select your favorite nap time 10/20/30/60/90/120 minutes)
Sony Electronics Inc 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 www.sony.com

Printed in USA 2/2002

3-237-897-21(1)

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Specifications

Time display 12-hour system Frequency range FM: 87.MHz AM: 710 kHz Speaker Approx. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 inches) dia. 4 Power output 200 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion) Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Dimensions Approx. 138 88.mm (w/h/d) (5 1/1/inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 460 g (1 lb 0.2 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

INSTALLATION

Water and Moisture

FM/AM PLL Synthesized Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

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.
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.
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.
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

ICF-C743

Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in China
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The graphical symbols are on the AC power adaptor enclosure. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 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.

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.
For customers 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.
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 power 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.

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.
-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 plug 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 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.

Before You Begin

Thank you for choosing the Sony Dream Machine. The Dream Machine will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure. Before operating your unit, please read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

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.

Features

Dual alarm FM/AM PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesized clock radio Easy preset digital tuning with 15 memory presets Illumination light, that is most suitable as a bedside interior. Various types of alarmsradio, buzzer and 4 melodies NAP timer sounds the buzzer after desired time durations of between 10 to 120 minutes that can be selected from 6 different time settings, convenient for taking naps. LCD with backlight, and brightness adjustment for the backlight.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code
Antenna Lead-in Wire Ground Clamps Electric Service Equipment NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-20) Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H)

SERVICE

Damage Requiring Service

Precautions

Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out the plug, not by the cord. 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. When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents, as they may mar the casing. If you have any questions, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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 checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

ILLUMINATION ON OFF AUTO

CLOCK BAND

TUNE/TIME SET A ALARM B

D.S.T. ALARM BRIGHTMODE NESS
Setting the Illumination Light
You can change the setting of the illumination light at the bottom of this unit. Set ILLUMINATION to AUTO, ON or OFF. The illumination light operates as follows: AUTO: The illumination light turns on when the radio is turned on. The illumination light flashes when ALARM A or B, or NAP timer sound comes on. The illumination light goes out when the radio, the sound alarm or the NAP timer sound is turned off. ON: The illumination light is always lit. OFF: The illumination light does not turn on.

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

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 minutes occurred? The radio or buzzer alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time. Has the desired radio or buzzer alarm been activated? (i.e. Is A RADIO or B SOUND displayed?) The radio alarm is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time. Has VOLUME been adjusted? The preset stations may be deleted from the memory, if a maintenance service is performed. Please note down your settings in case you want to preset them again.

A RADIO A RADIO B SOUND

B SOUND

AC power cord

The selected sound number is displayed with B SOUND. If the same alarm time is set for both radio and sound alarm (ALARM A and B), the radio alarm (ALARM A) takes priority.

VOLUME

Setting the Alarm

You can set two types of alarms, radio (ALARM A) and sound (ALARM B). 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 (ALARM A) and sound (ALARM B) is AM 12:00. If you quit during the alarm setting, after about 65 seconds the previous display will return.
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:

Illumination light

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. When you press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF after the current time appeared, the snooze time starts from 10 minutes again.

ALARM RESET

PRESET TUNING STATION SELECT/ PRESET

SLEEP RADIO FM12 AM PM

A RADIO B SOUND 12345

WAKE UP STA PRESET

RADIO ON

MHz kHz

SNOOZE / SLEEP OFF
To Set the Radio Alarm (ALARM A) 1 Press ALARM A for a few seconds until a

beep sounds.

To Stop the Alarm
Press OFFALARM RESET to turn off the alarm. The alarm will come on again at the same time the next day.
The PRESET TUNING STATION 3 button has a tactile dot.
2 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or to set the

desired hour.

and the hour flash on the display.
3 Press ALARM A. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minute. 5 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or to select the
station you last listened or a preset station as WAKE UP STA (station).
Each press of TUNE/TIME SET + changes WAKE UP STA (station) as follows:
PRESET (last station) FM2 PRESET 1 to 5 AM PRESET 1 to 5 FM1 PRESET 1 to 5

To Deactive the Alarm

Press ALARM MODE repeatedly so that A and B SOUND go off.

Setting the Clock

1 Plug in the unit. 2 Press CLOCK for a few seconds until a
AM 12:00 flashes on the 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 in to the unit. Do not operate the unit over a steel desk or metal surface, as this may lead to interference of reception.
A beep sounds to confirm the setting of time. WAKE UP STA appears and the preset number flashes on the display.
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 is displayed. Each press changes the display as follows:

OFF (current time) 60 30

3 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or until the

correct hour appears.

To set the current time rapidly, hold down TUNE/TIME SET + or.
The hour starts to flash on the display.
4 Press CLOCK 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 CLOCK with the time signal in step 5. To change the display to the daylight saving time (summer time) indication Press D.S.T. is displayed and the time indication changes to summer time. To deactivate the summer time function, press D.S.T. again. To set the brightness of the backlight Press BRIGHTNESS to select high, middle or low for the display according to your preferences.
Pressing TUNE/TIME SET changes WAKE UP STA (station) in reverse order.
Presetting Your Favorite Station

Preset Tuning

You can preset up to 10 stations in FM (5 stations in FM1, 5 stations in FM2), and 5 stations in AM. Presetting a station Example: To set FM 90 MHz in the PRESET TUNING STATION 2 button for FM2.

6 Press ALARM A again.

Two beeps sound to confirm the setting. To use ALARM A, set the alarm mode. (See Setting the Alarm Mode.) When the alarm comes on at the preset time, A RADIO flashes on the display and WAKE UP STA (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 A once. The display shows the preset time. If you press ALARM A again, the display shows WAKE UP STA (station). To return to the previous display, press CLOCK or wait for a few seconds.
The NAP button lamp turns on, 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 the NAP button lamp and on the display flash. The buzzer is turned off automatically after about 60 minutes.

To Stop NAP Timer

Press NAP to turn off the buzzer.
1 Press RADIO ONSLEEP to turn on the

radio.

2 Press BAND to select FM2. 3 Tune in to FM 90 MHz. (See Manual

Tuning.)

To Deactive NAP Timer
Press NAP. The NAP button lamp and off. go
4 Hold down the PRESET TUNING
STATION 2 button for more than 2 seconds.
The preset number 2 and the display. Two beeps sound, and 2 and flashing.
SLEEP RADIO FM12 MW AM LW PM

Playing the Radio

Manual Tuning 1 Press RADIO ONSLEEP to turn on the
The display shows the band and frequency for 10 seconds and then changes back to the current time. Each press changes the band as follows:

flash on stop

To Set the Sound Alarm (ALARM B) 1 Press ALARM B for a few seconds until a

Setting the 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 RADIO ONSLEEP. 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:

On 30 60

3 Press ALARM B. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minute. 5 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or to select the
sound number of beep (1) or melodies (2 to 5). When selecting the number, you can hear the sound of the number for 5 seconds. Press ALARM B again.
Two beeps sound to confirm the setting. To use ALARM B, set the alarm mode. (See Setting the Alarm Mode.) When the alarm comes on at the preset time, B 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 B once. The display shows the preset time and the selected sound number. To return to the previous display, press CLOCK or wait for a few seconds. A beep sounds to confirm the setting of time.
2 Press BAND to select the band.

AM FM1 FM2

3 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or to tune in to

the desired station.

Two short beeps sound when the minimum frequency of each band is received during tuning. To turn off the radio, press OFFALARM 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.
When using FM1 or FM2 preset mode, you may listen to the radio on either mode. (See Preset Tuning.)
To preset another station, repeat these steps. To change the preset station, tune in to the desired station and hold down the PRESET TUNING STATION 1 to 5 button. The new station will replace the previously preset station on the preset button. Tuning in to a preset station
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to On. 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 OFFALARM RESET.
2 Press BAND to select the band. 3 Press the desired PRESET TUNING

STATION button.

Do not hold down the PRESET TUNING STATION button for more than a few seconds. Otherwise, the station you have tuned in to will be preset to that PRESET TUNING STATION button and the previously preset station will be canceled. After 10 seconds, the display will return to the current time but the PRESET TUNING STATION button number will remain.

4 Adjust volume using VOLUME.
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.
4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
1 Set the alarm. (See Setting the Alarm.) 2 Set the sleep timer. (See Setting the Sleep

Timer.)