Sony CFD-DW222, CFD-222 User Manual

3-858-169-12(1)

CD Radio
Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

CFD-222
CFD-DW222

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.

Warning

Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

The FUNCTION selector is located on the top
exterior.

When you turn on the player, the OPR/BATT
indicator lights up.

Introduction

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Owner's Record

The model number is located at the bottom
and the serial number is located in the battery
compartment.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No. CFD-222

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 point in a

track

14 Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

15 Creating your own program

(Program Play)

Setting Up

16 Choosing the power sources
17 Adjusting the sound emphasis

(TONE/MEGA BASS)

Basic Operations

Additional Information

18 Precautions
20 Troubleshooting
22 Maintenance
23 Specifications
Back cover

Index

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3Introduction

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16).

1 Set FUNCTION to CD.

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2 Press OPEN/CLOSE down to

open the CD compartment and

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S

O

L

C

/

N

E

P

O

place the CD on the CD
compartment.

With the label side up

3 Close the CD compartment.

E

S

O

L

C

/

N

E

P

O

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4 Press ^ .

The player plays all the tracks
once.

Display

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Track number

Playing time

Use these buttons for additional operations

VOLUME FUNCTION

=/+
AMS/SEARCH

To Do this

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME.

Stop playback Press p.

Pause playback Press ^.

Go to the next track Press + AMS/SEARCH.

Go back to the previous track Press =AMS/SEARCH.

Remove the CD Press OPEN/CLOSE.

Turn off the player Set FUNCTION to TAPE

^

OPEN/CLOSE

Press again to resume play
after pause.

(CD/RADIO OFF).

p

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Listening to the radio

1

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16).

1 Set FUNCTION to RADIO.

2 Set BAND to FM or AM.

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3 Turn TUNING to tune in a radio

station.

If the received FM stereo is too
weak, the reception becomes
monaural.

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Use these buttons for additional operations

VOLUME FUNCTION

To Do this

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME.

Turn off the radio Set FUNCTION to TAPE

(CD/RADIO OFF).

To improve broadcast reception

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

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For FM For AM

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Playing a tape

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Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16).

1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE(CD/

RADIO OFF).

2 Press p6 to open the tape

compartment on deck A or deck B
and insert a recorded tape. Use
TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close
the compartment.

With the side you want
to play facing forward

3 Press (.

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Use these buttons for additional operations

Note

During playback, do not
press buttons on the
other deck. Otherwise
the playback speed may
change.

p6

P

0/)

P

p6

Press the button again to
resume play after pause.

VOLUME

To Do this

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME.

Stop playback Press p6

Fast-forward or rewind the tape Press ) or 0

Pause playback Press P.

Eject the cassette Press p6.

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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 16).

1 Press p6 to open the tape

compartment on deck B 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, set
FUNCTION to CD and insert a
CD (see page 4).

To record from the radio, set
FUNCTION to RADIO, select the
band, and tune in the station you
want (see page 6).

To record from the tape, insert a
recorded tape into deck A (see
page 8) and set FUNCTION to
DUBBING.

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Display

3 Start recording.

Deck B

To record from the CD player or
the radio, press r on deck B (( is
depressed automatically.)

Basic Operations

Deck A

Deck B

Tips

• Adjusting the volume or
the audio emphasis (see
page 17) will not affect
the recording level.

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

• If the AM program
makes a whistling
sound after you’ve
pressed r in step 3, set
the ISS (Interference
Suppress Switch) at the
rear to the position that
most decreases the
noise. Normally set the
switch to “2”.

• To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:

1 Insert the tape whose

recording you want to
erase into the tape
compartment on deck
B.

2 Set FUNCTION to

TAPE (CD/RADIO
OFF).

3 Press r on deck B.

To record from the tape, press P
and ( on deck A. (For high speed
dubbing, press HIGH SPEED
DUBBING instead.) Then press r
on deck B (( is depressed
automatically).

Use these buttons for additional operations

p6

P

To Press

Stop recording p6 on deck B

Pause recording P on deck B

Press the button again to
resume recording.

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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/ENT in stop mode.

DISPLAY/ENT

Total playing time

Total track numbers

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY/ENT while playing a CD.

To display Press DISPLAY/ENT

Remaining time on the Once
current track*

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

Playing time and the current Three times
track number

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

time appears as “- -:- -” in the display.

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Locating a specific
point in a track

You can locate a specific point in a track
while playing a CD using + or =
AMS/SEARCH.

To locate Press

a point while listening to + (forward) or =
the sound (backward) AMS/SEARCH

a point while observing + (forward) or =
the display (backward) AMS/SEARCH

= / +
AMS/SEARCH

The CD Player

while playing and hold
down until you find the
point.

in pause and hold down
until you find the point.

The CD Player

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Playing tracks
repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

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

1 Set FUNCTION to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE until the repeat mode you

want appears in the display.

To repeat Select

a single track REP 1

all tracks REP ALL

tracks in random order SHUF REP

programed tracks PGM REP

3 Do either of the following to start repeat play:

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

pressing + or = AMS/SEARCH and press
^.

• When you’ve selected REP ALL and SHUF REP,

press ^.

• When you’ve selected PGM REP, program

tracks (see step 3 on page 15), then press ^.

PLAY
MODE

FUNCTION

= / +
AMS/SEARCH

^

To cancel Repeat Play

Press PLAY MODE until “REP” disappears in the
display.

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Creating your
own program

(Program Play)

= / +
AMS/
SEARCH

FUNCTION

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY/ENT p

^

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

Tips

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

• The current program
will be erased if you
switch FUNCTION or
open the CD
compartment.

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

1 Set FUNCTION to CD.
2 PressPLAY MODE until “PGM” appears in the

3 Press + or = AMS/SEARCH then press

4 Press ^ to start program play.

The CD Player

display.

DISPLAY/ENT for the tracks you want to
program in the order you want. You can program
up to 20 tracks.

Programed track

Playing order

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” disappears in the
display.

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.

The CD Player

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Setting Up

Choosing the
power sources

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

Use the AC power source whenever you
record since recording consumes much
power.

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.

AC IN

Battery compartment

To a wall outlet

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.

Using the player on batteries

Insert eight size D (R20) 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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Adjusting the
sound emphasis

(TONE/MEGA BASS)

You can adjust the tone and reinforce the
bass sound.

Adjusting the tone

Turn TONE.

Turn the control clockwise to enhance the high tone
and counterclockwise to enhance the low tone.

Reinforcing the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS.

To return to normal sound, press the button again.

TONE

MEGA BASS

Setting Up

Setting Up

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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 D
(R20) 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 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.

• 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 does not come on.

There is no audio.

General

The audio is weak or has poor
quality.

The picture of your TV becomes

Radio

unstable.

The CD does not play/“00 -- --”
lights in the display even when a
CD is in place.

CD Player

The sound drops out.

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.

Tape Player

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

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

• Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to the
function you want to operate.

• Adjust the volume.

• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.

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

• Move the player away from the TV.

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

• Make sure that the disc compartment is closed.

• Place the CD with the label surface up.

• Clean the CD.

• Take out the CD and leave the disc
compartment open for about an hour to dry
moisture condensation.

• Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD.

• Reduce the volume.

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

• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

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

• Clean the erasing heads (see page 22.)

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

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Symptom

The tape does not record.

The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.

Tape Player

The sound is distorted.

After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord and
remove all the 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.

Remedy

• 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 22).

• Demagnetize the heads using a

demagnetizer (see page 22).

• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV

(metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only.

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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.

Deck B

Capstan

Record/playback head

Erase head Pinch roller

Lens

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.

Deck A

Playback head

Capstan

Pinch roller

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 4-ohm loads, both channels driven from
150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 2 W per channel­minimum 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/-2 dB

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range

FM: 87.6 - 107 MHz (Korean model)

87.6 - 108 MHz (Other models)

AM: 530 - 1,605 kHz

531 - 1,602 kHz (Korean 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. 140 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60

Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 70 - 10,000 Hz

(Australian model)

General

Speaker

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

Outputs

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

Power output (excluding US model)

3 W + 3 W (at 4 ohms, 10 % harmonic
distortion in AC operation) (Korean model)

3 W + 3 W (at 4 ohms, 10 % harmonic
distortion) (Other models)

Power requirements

230 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australian model)
220 V AC, 60 Hz (Korean model)
120 V AC, 60 Hz (Other models)
12 V DC, 8 size D (R20) batteries

Power consumption

AC 20 W (Korean model)
AC 26 W (Other models)

Battery life

For CD radio cassette-corder:

FM recording

Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 19 h

Tape playback

Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 12 h

CD playback

Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4.5 h

Dimensions

Approx. 580 × 164 × 250 mm (w/h/d)

7

(22

⁄8

×

6 1⁄2

×

9 7⁄8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

Mass

Supplied accessory

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Approx. 5 kg (11 lb.) (incl. batteries)

AC power cord (1)

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series

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Index

A

Adjusting

sound emphasis 17
tone 17

B

Batteries for player 16

C

CD player 12
Choosing power sources 16
Cleaning

cabinet 22
tape heads and tape path

22

Creating your own
program 15

D, E, F, G, H

Demagnetizing the tape
heads 22

Display 12

I, J, K

Improving broadcast
reception 7

L

Listening to the radio 6
Locating a specific point in a

track 13

M, N, O

MEGA BASS 17

P, Q

Playing

a CD 4
a tape 8

tracks repeatedly 14
Power sources 16
Program Play 15

R

Recording on a tape 10
Repeat Play 14

S

Selecting tracks 5
Setting up 16
Sound emphasis 17

T

Troubleshooting 20
TONE 17

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Using the display 12

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