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CD RadioCassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

CFD-S28CFD-S38

Introduction2

WarningTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the player to rain ormoisture.

This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presence ofuninsulated “dangerous voltage”within the product's enclosurethat may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presence ofimportant operating andmaintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with thisproduct will increase eye hazard.

WARNINGDo not install the appliance in a confinedspace, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For customers in CanadaTo prevent electric shock, match wide bladeof plug to wide slot, fully insert.

InformationFor customers in the United StatesThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby 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 thereceiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operatethis equipment.

Owner's RecordThe model number is located at the bottomand the serial number is located in the batterycompartment.Record the serial number in the spaceprovided below. Refer to these numberswhenever you call upon your Sony dealerregarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

About this manualThe instructions in this manual are for theCFD-S28 and CFD-S38. Before you startreading, check your model number. TheCFD-S38 is the model used for illustrationpurpose.

3Introduction

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Table of contents

Basic Operations4 Playing a CD

6 Listening to the radio

8 Playing a tape

10 Recording on a tape

The CD Player

12 Using the display13 Locating a specific point in a

track14 Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)15 Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play)16 Creating your own program

(Program Play)18 Enjoying sound effects

(LOOP/FLASH)

The Radio

19 Presetting radio stations20 Playing preset radio stations

The Timer

21 Setting the clock22 Waking up to music24 Falling asleep to music

Setting Up

25 Choosing the power sources27 Selecting the audio emphasis

(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

Additional Information

28 Precautions30 Troubleshooting32 Maintenance33 Specifications34 Index

Basic Operations4

Playing a CD

Basic Operations

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 25).

1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSEdown to open the CDcompartment and place the CDon the CD compartment.

2 Close the lid of the CDcompartment.

3 Press ^.

The player turns on (directpower-on) and plays all the tracksonce.

Display

Playing timeTrack number

With the label side up

3 1,2

PUSHOPEN/CLOSE

PUSHOPEN/CLOSE

CD

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Use these buttons for additional operations

To Press

adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –on the remote, CFD-S38 only)

stop playback p

pause playback ^ (P on the remote,CFD-S38 only)Press the button again toresume play after pause.

go to the next track +

go back to the previous track =

remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

turn on/off the player POWER

TipNext time you want tolisten to a CD, just press^. The player turns onautomatically and startsplaying the CD.

POWER

p

^

=,+

VOLUME +, –

6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

Basic Operations6

Listening to the radio


1 Press RADIO BAND until theband you want appears in thedisplay (direct power-on).

2 Hold down TIME SET•TUNE+ or – (TUNE + or – on theremote, CFD-S38 only) until thefrequency digits begin to changein the display.

The player automatically scansthe radio frequencies and stopswhen it finds a clear station.

If you can't tune in a station,press the button repeatedly tochange the frequency step bystep.

Display

Indicates an FM stereobroadcast

1 2

RADIO BAND

PRESET

TIMESET

TUNE

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To Press

adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on theremote, CFD-S38 only)

turn on/off the radio POWER

To improve broadcast receptionReorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itselffor AM.

for FM for AM

Tips• If the FM broadcast is

noisy, press PLAYMODE •MONO/STuntil “Mono” appears inthe display and theradio will play inmonaural.

• Next time you want tolisten to the radio, justpress RADIO BAND.The player turns onautomatically and startsplaying the previousstation.

POWER

VOLUME +, –

PLAY MODEMONO/ST

Basic Operations8

Playing a tape


1 Press p6 to open the tapecompartment and insert arecorded tape. Use TYPE I(normal) tape only. Close thecompartment.

2 Press (.

The player turns on (directpower-on) and starts playing.

With the side you wantto play facing upward

Display

12

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

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To Press

adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –on the remote, CFD-S38only)

stop playback p6

fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0

pause playback PPress the button again toresume play after pause.

eject the cassette p6


TipNext time you want tolisten to a tape, justpress (. The playerturns on automaticallyand starts playing thetape.

p6

P

0

POWER

VOLUME +, –

)

Basic Operations10

Recording on a tape


1 Press p6 to open the tapecompartment and insert a blanktape. Use TYPE I (normal) tapeonly.

2 Select the program source youwant to record.

To record from the CD player,insert a CD (see page 4) and pressp on the CD section.

To record from the radio, tune inthe station you want (see page 6).

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With the side you want torecord on facing upward

Display

STOP/EJECT

CD

RADIO BAND

PRESET

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3 Press r to start recording(( is depressed automatically).


Tips• Adjusting the volume or

the audio emphasis (seepage 27) will not affectthe recording level.

• For the best results, usethe AC power as apower source.

• To erase a recording,proceed as follows:1 Insert the tape whose

recording you want toerase.

2 Press FUNCTION toselect “TAPE”.

3 Press r.

To Press

stop recording p6

pause recording PPress the button again toresume recording.


P

POWER

FUNCTION

p6

REC

The CD Player12

Using the display

You can check information about theCD using the display.

The CD Player

Checking the total track number and playingtimePress DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY in stop mode.

If the CD has more than 12 tracks, “OVER 12” appearsin the display.

Checking the remaining timePress DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY while playing a CD.

The track numbers in the music calendar disappearafter they are played.

To display Press DISPLAYENT•MEMORY

the current track number onceand the remaining timeon the current track*

the number of tracks left twiceand remaining time on the CD

the current track number three timesand playing time

* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remainingtime appears as “– –:– –”.

Music calendar

Total playing time

Total track number

DISPLAY ENTMEMORY

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D Player

The CD Player 13

Locating a specificpoint in a track

You can quickly find a specific point in atrack while playing a CD. You can alsolocate any track using the numberbuttons on the remote (CFD-S38 only).

To locate Press

a point while listening to + (forward) or =the sound (backward) while playing

and hold down until youfind the point

a point while observing + (forward) or =the display (backward) in pause and

hold down until you findthe point

a specific track directly the number button of the(CFD-S38 only) track on the remote

NoteCFD-S38 only:You cannot locate aspecific track if“SHUF” or “PGM” is litin the display. Turn offthe indication bypressing p.

TipCFD-S38 only:When you locate atrack numbered over10, press >10 first, thenthe correspondingnumber buttons.Example:To play track number23, press >10 first, then2 and 3.

=,+

The CD Player14

Playing tracksrepeatedly(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly innormal, shuffle or program play modes(see page 16).

1 Press p.

“Cd” appears in the display.

2 Proceed as follows.

To repeat Do this

a single track 1 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “REP 1”appears.

2 Press = or + to selectthe track that you want torepeat.

3 Press ^.

all the tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “REPALL” appears.

2 Press ^.

tracks in random order 1 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUFREP” appears.

2 Press ^.

programmed tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGMREP” appears.

2 Program tracks (see step 3on page 16).

3 Press ^.

To cancel Repeat PlayPress PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “REP”disappears from the display.

p

PLAY MODEMONO/ST

=,+

^

On the remote(CFD-S38 only)

1 Press p.2 Press MODE until

the repeat mode youwant appears in thedisplay.

3 Do either of thefollowing to startrepeat play:•When you’ve

selected “REP 1”,select the track bypressing thenumber button.

•When you’veselected “REPALL” or “SHUFREP”, press (.

•When you’veselected “PGMREP”, programtracks (see step 3 onpage 16), then press

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Playing tracks inrandom order(Shuffle Play)

You can play tracks in random order.

1 Press p.


2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUF”appears in the display.

3 Press ^ to start shuffle play.

To cancel Shuffle PlayPress PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUF”disappears from the display.



“SHUF” appears inthe display.

3 Press (.

p

^

PLAY MODEMONO/ST

The CD Player16

Creating yourown program(Program Play)

You can arrange the playing order of upto 20 tracks on a CD.

Programed trackPlaying order

1 Press p.


2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM”flashes in the display.

3 Press the = or + then press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY for the tracks you want to program inthe order you want.

The programed tracks appear in the musiccalender.

4 Press ^ to start program play.



“PGM” appears inthe display.

3 Press the numberbuttons for the tracksyou want to programin the order youwant.

4 Press (.

p

PLAY MODEMONO/ST

=,+

^

DISPLAY ENTMEMORY

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Tips• You can play the same

program again, sincethe program is saveduntil you open the CDcompartment.

• You can record yourown program. Afteryou’ve created theprogram, insert a blanktape and press r tostart recording.

To cancel Program PlayPress PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM”disappears from the display.

To check the order of tracks before playPress DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

Every time you press the button, the track numberappears in the programed order.

To change the current programPress p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CDis playing. The current program will be erased. Thencreate a new program following the programingprocedure.

The CD Player18

Enjoying soundeffects (LOOP/FLASH)

You can repeat part of a CD (LOOP)and can “flash” the CD sound(FLASH) during playback.

1 Play a CD.

2 Press and hold LOOP•AUTO PRESET or FLASHat the point you want to start the function.

To Press and hold

repeat a selected part of a CD LOOP•AUTO PRESET

“flash” the CD sound FLASH

To cancel the LOOP or FLASH functionRelease the button.

The player returns to normal play.

LOOPAUTO PRESET

FLASH

The Radio

The R

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The Radio

Presetting radiostations

You can store radio stations into theplayer’s memory. You can preset up to20 radio stations, 10 for each band in anyorder.

1 Press RADIO BAND until the band you wantappears in the display.

2 Hold down LOOP•AUTO PRESET for 2 secondsuntil “AUTO” appears in the display.

The stations are stored in memory from the lowerfrequencies to the higher ones.

If a station cannot be preset automaticallyYou need to preset a station with a weak signalmanually.

1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band.

2 Tune in a station you want.

3 Hold down DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY for about 2seconds.

4 Press PRESET + or – until the preset number (1 to10) you want for the station flashes in the musiccalender.

5 Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

The new station replaces the old one.


1 Press BAND until theband you wantappears in thedisplay.

2 Tune in a station youwant.

3 Hold down thenumber buttons thatyou want to presetthe new station on forabout 2 seconds.

RADIO BAND

DISPLAY ENTMEMORY

PRESET +, –

LOOPAUTO PRESET

The Radio20

Playing presetradio stations

Once you've preset the stations, use thenumber buttons on the remote orPRESET +/– on the player to tune in toyour favorite stations.

1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band.

2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station.


1 Press BAND to selectthe band.

2 Press the numberbuttons to tune in thestored station.

RADIO BAND

PRESET +, –

The Timer 21

The Tim

er

Setting the clock

“- -:- -” indication appears in thedisplay until you set the clock.

The Timer

TipThe time displaysystem:12-hour system

Before you set the clock, connect the AC power cord(page 24).

1 Press CLOCK for 2 seconds until the hour digitflashes.

2 Press TIME SET•TUNE + or – until you set thecurrent hour. Then press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

The minute digits flash. Set the minutes bypressing TIME SET•TUNE + or – until the correctminute is displayed.

3 Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

The clock starts from 00 seconds.

/

CLOCK

DISPLAY ENTMEMORY

TIME SETTUNE +, –

The Timer22

Waking up tomusic

You can wake up to music or a radioprogram at a preset time. Make sureyou have set the clock (“Setting theclock” on page 21).

Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication isnot lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY.

1 Prepare the music source you want to play.

To play Do this

the radio Tune in a station

a CD Insert a CD

2 Press TIMER.

The t (clock) and the music source (“Cd” or“RAdIO”) flash.

3 Select the music source (“Cd” or “RAdIO”) bypressing TIME SET•TUNE + or –, then DISPLAYENT•MEMORY.

4 Set the timer to the hour you want the music tostart by pressing TIME SET•TUNE + or –, thenDISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

Set the minutes, then press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you wantthe music to go off. (Do as step 4.)

STANDBY

TIMER

DISPLAY ENTMEMORY

TIME SETTUNE +, –

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The Tim

er

Tips• To exit the standby

mode, press STANDBYto make t disappearfrom the display.

• The preset settingsremain until you resetthem.

6 Press TIME SET•TUNE + or – to set the volume,then DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

7 Press STANDBY.

The t indication lights up and the power goes off.

At the preset time, the power will go on, and themusic will play. Then the power will go off at thepreset time, and the player will enter into thestandby mode.

To check/change when the playback will startPress TIMER, then DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY. Eachtime you press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY, a storedsetting is displayed in the set order. To change thesetting, display the setting you want to change and re-enter it.

To use the player before a timer playback startsJust turn on the player, and then you can use it.

If you turn off the player before the preset time, timerplayback will start at the preset time.

In case of the radio, however, if you listen to thestation which is different from the one you tuned inin step 1 on page 22, you will hear that station at thepreset time. Make sure to tune in the station you wantto listen to before you turn off the player.

To stop playPress POWER to turn off the power.

The Timer24

Falling asleep tomusic

You can set the player to turn offautomatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90,and 120 minutes, allowing you to fallasleep while listening to music.

TipYou can fall asleep andwake up to differentmusic. Set the wakingup timer first (see page22), turn on the power,and then set thesleeping timer.However, you cannotstore different radiostations.

NoteWhen you are playinga tape using thisfunction:If the tape length ofone side is longer thanthe set time, the playerwill not go off until thetape reaches the end.

1 Play the music source you want.

2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”

3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the playergoes off automatically.

Each time you press thebutton, the indicationchanges as follows: “60”n “90” n “120” n noindication n “10” n“20” n “30.”

To cancel the sleep functionPress POWER to turn off the power.

SLEEP

Setting Up 25

Setting

Up

Setting Up

Choosing thepower sources

You can use the AC power or batteriesas a power source.

1 Inserting the back-up batteriesInsert four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) intothe battery compartment. These batteries work to savethe memory data.

Replacing batteriesTake out the batteries as illustrated.

2 Connecting the AC power cordInsert one end of the supplied AC power cord to theAC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and theother end to the wall outlet.

14 Battery compartment

2 to a wall outlet

AC IN

continued

Setting Up26

3 Inserting batteries into the remote(CFD-S38 only)

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)

Replacing batteriesWith normal use, the batteries should last for about sixmonths. When the remote no longer operates theplayer, replace all the batteries with new ones.

4 Using the player on batteriesInsert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into thebattery compartment.

To use the player on batteries, disconnect the ACpower cord from the player.

NoteCFD-S38 only:When you operate theplayer on batteries, youcannot turn on theplayer using theremote.

TipReplace the batterieswhen the OPR/BATTindicator dims or whenthe player stopsoperating. Replace allthe batteries with newones. Before youreplace the batteries, besure to take out the CDfrom the player.

Choosing the power sources (continued)

Setting Up 27

Setting

Up

Selecting the sound characteristicPress SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasisyou want.

Choose To get

ROCK powerful, clean sounds, emphasizinglow and high range audio

POP light, bright sounds emphasizinghigh and middle range audio

LIVE percussive sounds, emphasizing bassaudio

VOCAL the presence of vocals, stressingmiddle range audio

OFF the whole dynamic range for musicsuch as classical music

Reinforcing the bass soundPress MEGA BASS.

”MEGA BASS” appears in the display.

To return to normal sound, press the button again.


Press SOUNDrepeatedly to select theaudio emphasis youwant.

MEGA BASS

SOUND

Selecting theaudio emphasis(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

You can adjust the audio emphasis ofthe sound you are listening to.

Additional Information28

Precautions

Additional Information

On placement• Do not leave the player in a location

near heat sources, or in a place subjectto direct sunlight, excessive dust ormechanical shock.

• Do not place the player on an inclinedor unstable place.

• Do not place anything within 10 mmof the side of the cabinet. Theventilation holes must beunobstructed for the player to operateproperly and prolong the life of itscomponents.

• If the player is left in a car parked inthe sun, be sure to choose a location inthe car where the player will not besubjected to the direct rays of the sun.

• Since a strong magnet is used for thespeakers, keep personal credit cardsusing magnetic coding or spring-wound watches away from the playerto prevent possible damage from themagnet.

On operation• If the player is brought directly from a

cold to a warm location, or is placed ina very damp room, moisture maycondense on the lens inside the CDplayer section. Should this occur, theplayer will not operate properly. Inthis case, remove the CD and waitabout an hour for the moisture toevaporate.

• If the player has not been used for along time, set it in the playback modeto warm it up for a few minutes beforeinserting a cassette.

If you have any questions or problemsconcerning your player, please consultyour nearest Sony dealer.

On safety• As the laser beam used in the CD

player section is harmful to the eyes,do not attempt to disassemble thecasing. Refer servicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.

• Should any solid object or liquid fallinto the player, unplug the player, andhave it checked by qualified personnelbefore operating it any further.

On power sources• For AC operation, use the supplied

AC power cord; do not use any othertype.

• The player is not disconnected fromthe AC power source (mains) as longas it is connected to the wall outlet,even if the player itself has beenturned off.

• Unplug the player from the wall outletwhen it is not to be used for anextended period of time.

• For battery operation, use six size D(R20) batteries.

• When the batteries are not to be used,remove them to avoid damage thatcan be caused by battery leakage orcorrosion.

• The nameplate indicating operatingvoltage, power consumption, etc. islocated at the bottom.

Additional Information 29

Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from thecenter out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine,thinner, commercially availablecleaners or anti-static spray intendedfor vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the CD to directsunlight or heat sources such as hotair ducts, nor leave it in a car parkedin direct sunlight as there can be aconsiderable rise in temperatureinside the car.

• Do not stick paper or sticker on theCD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.

• After playing, store the CD in its case.

If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprintson the CD, it may cause tracking error.

Notes on cassettes• Break off the cassette tab from side A

or B to prevent accidental recording. Ifyou want to reuse the tape forrecording, cover the broken tab withadhesive tape.

• The use of a cassette with more than90 minutes of play time is notrecommended except for long,continuous recording or playback.

Side A

Tab for side ATab for side B


Troubleshooting

Symptom

The power is not on.

There is no audio.

“no disc“ lights in the display evenwhen a CD is in place.

The CD does not play.

The sound drops out.

The audio is weak or has poorquality.

The picture of your TV becomesunstable.

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outletsecurely.

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

• You cannot turn on the player with the remotewhen you operate the player on batteries (CFD-S38 only).

• Make sure the function you want to use appearsin the display window.

• Adjust the volume.

• Unplug the headphones when listening throughspeakers.

• Insert the CD with the label surface up.

• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.

• Place the CD with the label surface up.

• Clean the CD.

• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartmentopen for about an hour to dry moisturecondensation.

• Make sure “Cd” appears in the display.

• Reduce the volume.

• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badlydamaged

• Place the player in a location free fromvibration.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if theyare weak.

• Move the player away from the TV.

• If you are using the remote while listening toAM radio, noise may be heard. This isunavoidable.

• If you are listening to an FM program near theTV with an indoor antenna, move the playeraway from the TV.

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Symptom

The tape does not move when youpress an operation button.

The REC r button does notfunction/The tape does not play.

The tape does not erase completely.

The tape does not record.

The audio is weak/The audioquality is poor.

The sound is distorted.

The timer does not operate.

The remote does not function.

Remedy

• Close the tape compartment securely.

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is inplace.

• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.

• Clean the erasing head (see page 32).

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if theyare weak.

• The source which was recorded on TYPE II(high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape usingthis unit is being played. Record on TYPE I(normal) tape and play.

• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.

• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is inplace.

• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (seepage 32).

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer(see page 32).

• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tapeonly.

• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.

• Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.

• Make sure the t (clock) indication is displayed.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with newones if they are weak.

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote atthe remote sensor on the player.

• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remoteand the player.

• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed tostrong light such as direct sunlight orfluorescent lamp light.

• Move closer to the player when using theremote.

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After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord andremove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cordand insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.


Maintenance

Demagnetizing the tape headsAfter 20 to 30 hours of use, enoughresidual magnetism will have built upon the tape heads to begin to cause lossof high frequency sound and hiss. Atthis time, you should demagnetize theheads and all metal parts in the tapepath with a commercially available tapehead demagnetizer.

Cleaning the cabinetClean the cabinet, panel and controlswith a soft cloth slightly moistened witha mild detergent solution. Do not useany type of abrasive pad, scouringpowder, or solvent, such as alcohol orbenzine.

Cleaning the lensIf the lens becomes dirty, it may cause askipping of sound during CD operation.Clean with a commercially availableblower.

Cleaning the tape heads and tapepathWipe the heads, the pinch roller and thecapstan with a cleaning swab slightlymoistened with cleaning fluid or alcoholafter every 10 hours of operation foroptimum playback and recordingquality. To make the best possiblerecording, however, we recommend thatyou clean all surfaces over which tapetravels before each recording.

After cleaning, insert a tape when theareas cleaned are completely dry.

Erase head

Capstan

Pinch roller

Record/playback head

Lens


Specifications

GeneralSpeaker

Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,6 ohms, cone type (2)

OutputsHeadphones jack (stereo minijack)For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones

Power output (except US model)4.5 W + 4.5 W (at 6 ohms, 10 % harmonicdistortion)

Power requirementsFor CD radio cassette-corder:120 V AC, 60 Hz9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteriesFor memory back-up:6 V DC, 4 size AA (R6) batteriesFor remote control (CFD-S38 only):3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries

Power consumption AC 25 W

Battery lifeFor CD radio cassette-corder:

FM recording

Sony R20P: approx. 3.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 h

Tape playback

Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h


CD playback

Sony R20P: approx. 1 h


DimensionsApprox. 420 × 156 × 262 mm (w/h/d)(16 5⁄8 × 6 1⁄4 × 10 3⁄8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

MassApprox. 4.7 kg (10 lb. 6 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessoriesAC power cord (1)Remote control (1) (CFD-S38 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change withoutnotice.

Optional accessoriesSony MDR headphones series

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 6-ohm loads, both channels driven from100 - 10,000 Hz; rated 4 W per channel-minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC operation.

Other SpecificationsCD player sectionSystem

Compact disc digital audio systemLaser diode properties

Material: GaAlAsWave length: 780 nmEmission duration: ContinuousLaser output: Less than 44.6 µW(This output is the value measured at a distance ofabout 200 mm from the objective lens surface onthe optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Spindle speed200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)

Number of channels2

Frequency response20 - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Wow and flutterBelow measurable limit

Radio sectionFrequency range

FM: 87.6 - 108 MHzAM: 530 - 1,710 kHz

AerialsFM: Telescopic aerialAM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial

Cassette-corder sectionRecording system

4-track 2 channel stereoFast winding time

Approx. 120 sec. with Sony cassette C-60Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13,000 Hz


Index

AAudio emphasis 27

BBatteries

for player 26memory back-up 25for remote 26

CCD player 12Choosing power sources 25Cleaning

cabinet 32tape heads and tapepath 32

Connecting AC power cord25Creating your own program16

D, EDemagnetizing the tapeheads 32Display 12

F, G, HFLASH 18

I, J, KImproving broadcastreception 7

LListening to the radio 6Locating a specific point 13LOOP 18

M, N, OMEGA BASS 27

P, QPlaying

a CD 4a tape 8preset radio stations 20tracks repeatedly 14

Power sources 25Presetting radio stations 19Program Play 16

RRadio stations

playing 20presetting 19

Recording on a tape 10Repeat Play 14

SSelecting

audio emphasis 27tracks 5

Setting the clock 21Setting up 25Shuffle Play 15SOUND 27

TTimer

Falling asleep to music24Waking up to music 22

Troubleshooting 30

U, V, W, X, Y, ZUsing the display 12

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