Dimensions
Approx. 414 × 164 × 257 mm (w/h/d)
16 3 × 6 1 × 10 1
inches) (incl. projecting
parts)
Mass
Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb. 15 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
Mains lead (1)
English
Notes on cassettes
Tape Player
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Break off the cassette tab from side A or B
to prevent accidental recording. If you
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Precautions
Troubleshooting
Specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 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.)
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
(CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
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WARNING
On safety
General
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
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As the laser beam used in the CD player
section is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the player, unplug the player, and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
heart, square, star) cannot be played on
this player. Attempting to do so may
damage the player. Do not use such discs.
The z button does not function or the
tape does not play or record.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
The power does not come on.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
Side A
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Poor or distorted playback, recording
or erasing quality.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
The power is not on, and “bAttErY”
and “Error” are displayed alternately.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
CD Radio
Cassette-
Corder
Tab for side A
Tab for side B
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
There is no audio.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening
through speakers.
•
The use of a cassette with more than 90
minutes of play time is not recommended
except for long, continuous recording or
playback.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
Cleaning the cabinet
Noise is heard.
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
available tape head demagnetizer.
•
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
Notes on CDs
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
other equipment that emits radio waves near
the player. tMove the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
Operating Instructions
•
Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
Lens
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.
CD Player
On power sources
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW: 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
LW: 153 - 279 kHz
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
MW/LW: 450 kHz
Aerials
FM: Telescopic aerial
MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerial
The CD does not play or “no dISC”
lights in the display even when a CD
is in place.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
compartment open for about an hour to dry
moisture condensation.
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
R/CD-RW, recording device or application
software.
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For AC operation, check that the player’s
operating voltage is identical with your
local power supply (see “Specifications”)
and use the supplied mains lead; do not
use any other type.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
•
The player is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
For battery operation, use six R20 (size D)
batteries.
When the batteries are not to be used,
remove them to avoid damage that can be
caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
The nameplate indicating operating
voltage, power consumption, etc. is
located at the bottom.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or
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Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as
there can be a considerable rise in
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
mark) must be used.
or
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Pinch roller
Erase head
CFD-S170L
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
temperature inside the car.
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The sound drops out.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged.
• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
• Clean the lens with a commercially available
blower.
• The sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
RWs or if there is a problem with the
recording device or application software.
Capstan
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•
Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,
nor scratch the surface of the CD.
After playing, store the CD in its case.
Record/playback head
©2004 Sony Corporation
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
On placement
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
CD, it may cause tracking error.
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Do not leave the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all
the batteries. After all the indications in the
display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert
the batteries again. If the problem persists,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
2-515-702-12 (1)
General
Speaker
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
Maximum power output
5.2 W
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries
Power consumption
AC 14 W
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs
recorded in the CD-DA format*, but
playback capability may vary depending on
the quality of the disc and the condition of
the recording device.
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Do not place the player on an inclined or
unstable place.
Do not place anything within 10 mm of
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation
holes must be unobstructed for the player
to operate properly and prolong the life of
its components.
Power Sources
Radio
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording
standard used for Audio CDs.
Reception is poor.
• Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception.
B
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If the player is left in a car parked in the
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
where the player will not be subjected to
the direct rays of the sun.
Since a strong magnet is used for the
speakers, keep personal credit cards using
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches
away from the player to prevent possible
damage from the magnet.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
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.
FM recording
1 to AC IN
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
Tape playback
A
2 to the mains
• Reorient the player itself to improve MW/LW
reception.
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h
CD playback
On operation
Connect the mains lead A or insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
•
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 lenses 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.
compartment B .
Notes
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD
from the player.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the mains lead from the player.
• Move the player away from the TV.
•
If the player has not been used for a long
time, set it in the playback mode to warm
it up for a few minutes before inserting a
cassette.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM programme near
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
away from the TV.
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