Sony CFD-370 User Manual

3-858-522-61(1)

CD Radio
Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

CFD-370

1996 by Sony Corporation

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Warning

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

This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product's 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.

Information

For customers in the United States

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.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

For customers in Canada

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Introduction2

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Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at
the bottom of the CD radio cassette-corder.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.

Model No. CFD-370

Serial No. ________________________

Table of contents

Basic Operations

4 Playing a CD

6 Listening to the radio

8 Playing a tape

10 Recording on a tape

The CD Player

12 Using the display
13 Locating a specific track
14 Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

15 Creating your own program

(Program Play)

The Radio

17 Presetting radio stations
18 Playing preset radio stations

Basic Operations

Setting Up

23 Choosing the power sources
25 Selecting the audio emphasis

(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

Additional Information

26 Precautions
28 Troubleshooting
30 Maintenance
31 Specifications
Back cover

Index

The Timer

19 Setting the clock
20 Waking up to music
22 Falling asleep to music

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3Introduction

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

3 1,2

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE down to

open the CD compartment and
place the CD on the CD
compartment.

2 Close the lid of the CD

compartment.

3 Press ^ (direct power on).

The player plays all the tracks
once.

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With the label side up

Display

Track number Playing time

Use these buttons for additional operations

OPEN/CLOSEPOWER

VOLUME +/–

+
p

^

=

Basic Operations

Tip

Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
^. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.

To Press

Adjust the volume VOLUME +/–

Stop playback p

Pause playback ^

Press again to resume play
after pause.

Go to the next track +

Go back to the previous track =

Remove the CD OPEN/CLOSE

Turn on/off the player POWER

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Basic Operations

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Listening to the radio

21

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).

1 Press BAND until the band you

want appears in the display
(direct power-on).

2 Hold down TUNING/TIME SET

+/– until the frequency digits
begin to change in the display.

The player automatically scans
the radio frequencies and stops
when it finds a clear station.

If you can't tune in a station,
press the button once at a time.

Display

Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast.

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Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER

VOLUME +/–

Basic Operations

Tips

• If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press MODE until
“Mono” appears in the
display and the radio
will play in monaural.

• Next time you want to
listen to the radio, just
press BAND. The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
previous station.

To Press

Adjust the volume VOLUME +/–

Turn on/off the radio POWER

To improve broadcast reception

Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself
for AM.

for FM for AM

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Playing a tape

1

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).

2

1 Press p6 to open the tape

compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only. Close the
compartment.

With the side you want
to play facing forward

2 Press 9.

The player turns on (direct
power-on) and starts playing.

PLAY

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Display

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER

P

p6

0

)

VOLUME +/–

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Tip

Next time you want to
listen to a tape, just
press 9. The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
tape.

To Press

Adjust the volume VOLUME +/–

Stop playback p6

Fast-forward or rewind the tape 0 or )

Pause playback P

Press the button again to
resume play after pause.

Eject the cassette p6

Turn on/off the player POWER

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Basic Operations

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Recording on a tape

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Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).

1 Press p6 to open the tape

compartment and insert a blank
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.

With the side you want to
record on facing forward

2 Select the program source you

want to record.

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

To record from the radio, press
BAND and tune in the station
you want (see page 6.)

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Display

3 Press r to start recording.

(9 is depressed automatically.)

Basic Operations

Tips

• Adjusting the volume or
the audio emphasis (see
page 25) will not affect
the recording level.

• If the AM program
makes a whistling
sound after you've
pressed r in step 3,
press MODE to select
the position that most
decreases the noise.

• For the best results, use
the AC power as a
power source.

• To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:

1 Press 9 and then

press p6. Insert the
tape whose recording
you want to erase into
the tape compartment.

2 Press r.

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER P

p6

To Press

Stop recording p6

Pause recording P

Press the button again to
resume recording.

Turn on/off the player POWER

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Basic Operations

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The CD Player

Using the display

You can check information about the CD
using the display.

Checking the total track numbers and playing
time

Press DISPLAY/ENTER in stop mode.

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

DISPLAY/ENTER

Total playing time

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY/ENTER while playing a CD.

The track numbers in the music calendar disappear
after they are played.

To display

The current track number Once
and the remaining time
on the current track*

Remaining time on the CD Twice
and the number of tracks left

The current track number Three times
and playing time

* For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining

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Total track numbers

Music calendar

Press DISPLAY/ENTER

time appears as “– –:– –”.

Locating a specific
track

You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons. You can also find a
specific point in a track while playing a
CD.

The CD Player

Number
buttons

0 / )

Note

You cannot locate a
specific track if “SHUF
REP” or “PGM” is lit in
the display. Turn off
the indication by
pressing p.

Tip

When you locate a
track numbered over
10, press >10 first, then
the corresponding
number buttons.

Example:
To play track number

23, press >10 first, then
2 and 3.

To locate Press

a specific track directly number button of the

track.

a point while listening to ) (forward) or 0
the sound (backward) while playing

and hold down until you
find the point.
When you use the buttons
on the player, use =/
+.

a point while observing ) (forward) or 0
the display (backward) in pause and

hold down until you find
the point.
When you use the buttons
on the player, use =/
+.

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Playing tracks
repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see pages 15 and 16).

1 Press p.

“Cd” appears in the display.

2 Press MODE until the repeat mode you want

appears in the display.

To repeat Select

a single track REP 1

all the tracks REP ALL

tracks in random order SHUF REP

programed tracks PGM REP and then progam

Number
buttons

MODE

(

p

tracks (see step 3 on page

15).

3 Do either of the following to start repeat play:

To cancel Repeat Play

Press MODE until “REP” disappears in the display.

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• When you’ve selected REP1, select the track by

pressing the number button.

• When you’ve selected REP ALL, SHUF REP or
PGM REP, press ( .

Creating your
own program

(Program Play)

You can make a program of up to 20
tracks in the order you want them to be
played.

Tips

• You can select the track
on the player. Press
=/+ then press
DISPLAY/ENTER
instead of the number
buttons.

• You can play the same
program again, since
the program is saved
until you open the CD
compartment.

• You can record your
own program. After
you’ve created the
program, insert a blank
tape into the tape
compartment and press
r to start recording.

1 Press p.

“Cd” appears in the display.

2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.
3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want

to program in the order you want. You can
program up to 20 tracks.

4 Press ( to start program play.

Programed track

The CD Player

Number
buttons

MODE

(

p

Playing order

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Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued)

To cancel Program Play

Press MODE until “PGM” disappears in the display.

To check the order of tracks before play

Press DISPLAY/ENTER on the player.

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

To change the current program

Press p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD
is playing. The current program will be erased. Then
create a new program following the programing
procedure.

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The Radio

Presetting radio
stations

You can store radio stations into the
player's memory. You can preset up to
20 radio stations, 10 for each FM or AM
in any order.

Number

The Radio

buttons

BAND

TUNE +/–

Tip

To preset radio stations
on the player, proceed
as follows:

1 Select the band and

tune in a station you
want.

2 Hold down

DISPLAY/ENTER
for about 2 seconds.

3 Decide on a preset

number for the
station (1 to 10) by
pressing PRESET
+/–. A preset
number flashes in the
music calendar.

4 Press DISPLAY/

ENTER.

1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in

the display.

2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down the number buttons that you want to

preset the new station for about 2 seconds.

The new station replaces the old one.

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Playing preset
radio stations

Once you've preset the stations, use the
number buttons to tune in your favorite
stations.

Number
buttons

BAND

Tip

You can tune in a
preset station with the
player. Use PRESET
+/– instead of the
number buttons.

1 Press BAND to select the band.
2 Press the number buttons to tune in a stored

station.

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The Timer

Setting the clock

Before you set the clock, insert four size
AA (R6) batteries and connect the AC
power cord (see pages 23 and 24.)
Before you set the clock, “AM 12:00”
flashes.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER until “CLOCK” appears on

the display.

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER for about 2 seconds until

the hour digit flashes.

The “AM” or “PM” indication also flashes.

3 Press TUNING/TIME SET +/– until you set the

current hour. Then press DISPLAY/ENTER.

The minute digits flash. Set the minutes by
pressing TUNING/TIME SET +/– until the correct
minute is displayed.

DISPLAY/ENTER TUNING/TIME

CLOCK/TIMER

SET +/–

The Timer

4 Press DISPLAY/ENTER.

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/

The clock starts from 00 seconds.

The Timer

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Waking up to
music

You can wake up to music or a radio
program at a preset time. Make sure you
have set the clock (“Setting the clock” on
page 19).

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 CLOCK/TIMER until “TIMER” appears on

the display.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER for about 2 seconds.

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

4 Select the music source (“Cd” or “RAdIO”) by

pressing TUNING/TIME SET +/–, then
DISPLAY/ENTER.

5 Set the timer to the hour you want the music to

start by pressing TUNING/TIME SET +/– then
DISPLAY/ENTER.

DISPLAY/ENTER TUNING/

CLOCK/TIMER

STANDBY

TIME SET+/–

6 Press TUNING/TIME SET +/– to set the volume,

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Set the minutes, then press DISPLAY/ENTER.

then DISPLAY/ENTER.

Tip

You can have the
player go on the next
day at the same time.
Just press STANDBY
until the t indication
appears in the display.

The preset settings
remain until you reset
them.

Note

“TIMER” disappears
from the display and
the timer mode is
canceled:

– when you press 9

button of the tape
player while music
plays in the timer
mode.

– when you select

“TAPE” using
FUNCTION on the
remote.

7 Press STANDBY.

The t indication lights up and the power goes off.

At the preset time, the power will go on, “TIMER”
appears on the display and music will play, and
will shut off automatically after about 60 minutes.

The Timer

To check/change when the playback will start

Press CLOCK/TIMER, then DISPLAY/ENTER. Each
time you press DISPLAY/ENTER, a stored setting
lights up. Change the setting if you need to when the
setting lights up. When you finish checking, press
CLOCK/TIMER again.

To use the player before a timer playback starts

Just turn on the player, and then you can use it.

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

In case of the radio, however, if you listen to the
station which is different from the one you tuned in in
step 1 on page 20, you will hear that station at the
preset time. Make sure to tune in the station you want
to listen to before you turn off the player.

To stop play

Press POWER.

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Falling asleep to
music

You can set the player to turn off
automatically after about 60 minutes,
allowing you to fall asleep while
listening to music.

SLEEP

Tips

• When you are playing

a tape with more than
60 minutes of play
time, the player may
play for longer than 60
minutes until it reaches
to the end of the tape
side.

• When you are playing

radio or CD, make sure
that 9 of the tape
player is not depressed.

• You can fall asleep and

wake up to different
music. First, set the
wake up timer by
following steps in
“Waking up to music”
on page 20. Then, turn
the power on and
follow the steps on this
page to set the sleep
timer. When you are
listening to the radio,
make sure to tune in
the station you want to
wake up to.

1 Play the music source you want.
2 Press SLEEP.

“SLEEP” appears in the display. The player shuts
off automatically after about 60 minutes.

To cancel the sleep function

Press SLEEP again to turn off the power.

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Setting Up

Choosing the
power sources

You can use the AC power or
batteries as a power source.

AC IN

1 4 Battery compartment

2 To a wall outlet

1 Inserting the back-up batteries

Insert four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) into
the battery compartment. These batteries work to save
the memory data.

2 Connecting the AC power cord

Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the
AC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the
other end to the wall outlet.

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Choosing the power sources (continued)

Note

When you operate the
player with the
batteries, you cannot
turn on the player
using the remote.

Tip

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.

3 Inserting batteries into the remote

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

Replacing batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
player, replace all the batteries with new ones.

4 Using the player on batteries

Insert eight size C (R14) batteries (not supplied) into
the battery compartment.

To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC
power cord from the player.

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Selecting the
audio emphasis

(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

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

Selecting the sound characteristic

Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want.

Choose To get

SOUND

SOUND

SOUND

MEGA BASS

Setting Up

powerful, clean sounds,
emphasizing low and high range
audio

light, bright sounds emphasizing
high and middle range audio

Reinforcing the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS.

”MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to
normal sound, press the button again.

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SOUND

SOUND

SOUND

the presence of vocals, stressing
middle range audio

the whole dynamic range for music
such as classical music

percussive sounds, emphasizing
bass audio

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Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

• 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.

On power sources

• For AC operation use the supplied AC

power cord; do not use any other type.

• 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.

• Unplug the player from the wall outlet

when it is not to be used for an
extended period of time.

• For battery operation, use eight size C

(R14) 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.

On placement

• Do not leave the player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.

• 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.

• 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 spring­wound watches away from the player
to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.

On operation

• 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 lens 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.

• 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.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

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Notes on CDs

• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.

Notes on cassettes

• 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.

Side A

• 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 temperature
inside the car.

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

• After playing, store the CD in its case.

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

Tab for side B

Tab for side A

• To record on a tape with its tab broken
off, cover the respective tab hole for
side A or B with adhesive tape.

• The use of a cassette with more than
90 minutes of play time is not
recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

The power is not on.

There is no audio.

GeneralCD Player

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

The CD does not play.

The sound drops out.

The audio is weak or has poor
quality.

Radio

The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
securely.

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

• You cannot turn on the player with the remote
when you operate the player on batteries.

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

• Adjust the volume.

• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.

• 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 compartment
open for about an hour to dry moisture
condensation.

• Make sure “Cd” appears in the display.

• Reduce the volume.

• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged

• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.

• Move the player away from the TV.

• If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.

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

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Symptom

The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.

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

The tape does not erase completely.

The tape does not record.

Tape Player

The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.

The sound is distorted.

The timer does not operate.

Timer

The remote does not function.

Remote

Remedy

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.

• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.

• Clean the erasing head (see page 30.)

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.

• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.

• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.

• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see
page 30).

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 30).

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

• 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 new
ones if they are weak.

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

• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.

• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.

• Move closer to the player when using the
remote.

After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the AC
power cord and batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord
and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the lens

If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a
skipping of sound during CD operation.
Clean with a commercially available
blower.

Cleaning the tape heads and tape
path

Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the
capstan with a cleaning swab slightly
moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol
after every 10 hours of operation for
optimum playback and recording
quality. To make the best possible
recording, however, we recommend that
you clean all surfaces over which tape
travels before each recording.

Record/playback headPinch roller

Capstan Erase head

Demagnetizing the tape heads

After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough
residual magnetism will have built up
on the tape heads to begin to cause loss
of high frequency sound and hiss. At
this time, you should demagnetize the
heads and all metal parts in the tape
path with a commercially available tape
head demagnetizer.

Cleaning the cabinet

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.

Lens

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

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION

With 3.0-ohm loads, both channel driven
from 150 - 15,000 Hz; rated 3.0 W per
channel-minimum RMS power, with no more
than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC
operation.

Other 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/-1 dB

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range

FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1,602 kHz (Australian model)

530 - 1,710 kHz (Other models)

Aerials

FM: Telescopic aerial
AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial

Cassette-corder section

Recording system

4-track 2 channel stereo

Fast winding time

Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60

Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10,000 Hz

General

Speaker

Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,

3.0 ohms, cone type (2)

Outputs

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

Power output (excluding US model)

4.5 W + 4.5 W (at 3.0 ohm, 10 % harmonic
distortion)

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder:
230 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australian model)
120 V AC, 60 Hz (Other models)
12 V DC, 8 size C (R14) batteries

For memory back-up:
6 V DC, size AA (4 R6) batteries

For remote commander:
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries

Power consumption

Taiwan model: AC 35 W
Other models: AC 25 W

Battery life

For CD radio cassette-corder

FM recording

Sony R14P: approx. 6.5 h

Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 12 h

Tape playback

Sony R14P: approx. 3 h

Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 6 h

CD playback

Sony R14P: approx. 1.5 h

Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 3 h

Dimensions

Approx. 400 × 175 × 240 mm (w/h/d)

3

⁄4

×

9 1⁄2 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

(15

Mass

Supplied accessories

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

7 ×

Approx. 3.9 kg (8 lb. 10 oz) (incl. batteries)

AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphones series

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Index

A

Audio emphasis 25

B

Batteries

for player 24
for memory back-up 23
for remote 24

C

CD player 12
Choosing power sources 23
Cleaning

cabinet 30
lens 30
tape heads and tape

path 30

Connecting AC power cord
23

Creating your own program
15

D, E, F, G, H

Demagnetizing the tape
heads 30

Display 12

I, J, K

Improving broadcast
reception 7

L

Listening to the radio 6
Locating a specific track 13

M, N, O

MEGA BASS 25

P, Q

Playing

a CD 4
a tape 8
preset radio stations 18

tracks repeatedly 14
Power sources 23
Presetting radio stations 17
Program Play 15

R

Radio stations

playing 18

presetting 17
Recording on a tape 10
Repeat Play 14

S

Selecting

audio emphasis 25

tracks 13
Setting the clock 19
Setting up 23
SOUND 25

T

Timer

Falling asleep to music

22

Waking up to music 20
Troubleshooting 28

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Using the display 12

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