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3-228-965-11 (1)
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-E75
© 2001 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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.
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.
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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Model No. CFD-E75
Serial No.
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Playing a CD .................................................. 4
Listening to the radio...................................... 6
Playing a tape ................................................. 8
Recording on a tape ...................................... 10
The CD Player
Using the display .......................................... 12
Locating a specific track............................... 12
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ............................................ 13
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) ........................................... 14
Creating your own program
(Program Play) ......................................... 14
The Radio
Presetting radio stations................................ 16
Playing preset radio stations ......................... 17
The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis
(MEGA BASS)......................................... 18
Basic Operations
The Timer
Setting the clock ........................................... 19
Waking up to music...................................... 20
Falling asleep to music ................................. 21
Using the countdown timer .......................... 22
Setting Up
Choosing the power sources ......................... 24
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................... 26
Troubleshooting............................................ 27
Maintenance ................................................. 29
Specifications ............................................... 30
Index ............................................................. 31
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
1, 2
3
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 24).
1 Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE down
to open the CD compartment and
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
place the CD on the CD
compartment.
2 Close the lid of the CD compartment.
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
3 Press u (N on the remote).
The player turns on (direct power-on)
and plays all the tracks once.
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With the label side up
Display
Playing timeTrack number
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Use these buttons for additional operations
Jog dial
ZPUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
x
VOLUME +, –
u
POWER
To Do this
adjust the volume Press VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on
the remote).
stop playback Press x.
pause playback Press u (X on the remote).
Press the button again to resume
play after pause.
go to the next track Turn the jog dial clockwise.
(On the remote, press >.)
go back to the previous track Turn the jog dial counterclockwise.
(On the remote, press ..)
remove the CD Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE.
turn on/off the player Press POWER.
Basic Operations
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
This player is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but
playback capability may vary depending on the quality of
the disc, the recording device and application software.
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Listening to the radio
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Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 24).
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
PRESET until the band you want
appears in the display (direct poweron).
2 Hold down TUNE + or – until the
frequency digits begin to change in
the display.
T
U
N
E
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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 repeatedly to change the
frequency step by step.
Display
Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast
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Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press MODE until
“Mono” appears in the
display and the radio will
play in monaural.
POWER
MODE
VOLUME +, –
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, –
(VOL +, – on the remote)
turn on/off the radio POWER
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for
AM.
Basic Operations
for FM for AM
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Playing a tape
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Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 24).
1 Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a recorded
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Close the compartment.
2 Press n.
The player turns on (direct power-on)
and starts playing.
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With the side you want
to play facing you
Display
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Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER
VOLUME +, –
m, M
xZ
X
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, –
(VOL +, – on the remote)
stop playback xZ
fast-forward or rewind the tape m or M
pause playback X
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
eject the cassette xZ
turn on/off the player POWER
Basic Operations
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Recording on a tape
1
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 24).
1 Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank tape.
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
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With the side you want to
record on facing you
2 Select the program source you want
to record.
To record from the CD player, insert
a CD (see page 4) and press x on the
CD section.
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
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To record from the radio, tune in the
station you want (see page 6).
Display
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3 Press z to start recording
(n is depressed automatically).
Use these buttons for additional operations
Basic Operations
POWER
MODE
n
xZ
X
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or the
audio emphasis (see page
18) will not affect the
recording level.
• If the AM program makes a
whistling sound after you've
pressed z in step 3, press
MODE to select the
position of ISS
(Interference Suppress
Switch) that decreases the
noise the most.
• For the best results, use the
AC power as a power
source.
• To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:
1 Insert the tape whose
recording you want to
erase.
2 Press X.
3 Press n.
4 Press z.
5 Press X.
To Press
stop recording xZ
pause recording X
Press the button again to resume
recording.
turn on/off the player POWER
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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
DSPL
ENT MEM
Checking the total track
number and playing time
Press DSPL•ENT MEM in stop mode.
Total playing
time
Total track
number
Checking the remaining time
Press DSPL•ENT MEM while playing a CD.
To display
the current track number once
and remaining time
on the current track*
the number of tracks left twice
and remaining time on the CD
the current track number three times
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the
remaining time appears as “– –:– –”.
Press
DSPL•
ENT MEM
Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track on a CD
using the number buttons on the remote.
You can also find a specific point in
a track while playing a CD.
POWER
STANDBY
SLEEP
(AC ONLY)
CD/RADIO
Number
buttons
MODE
100/10
VOL
TUNE
BAND
TUNE
FUNCTION
., >
To locate Press
a specific track directly the number button of
a point while listening to > (forward) or .
the sound (backward) while
a point while observing > (forward) or .
the display (backward) in pause
Note
You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or
"PGM" is lit in the display. Turn off the indication
by pressing x.
the track.
playing and hold down
until you find the point.
(On the player, use M
or m).
and hold down until
you find the point.
(On the player, use M
or m).
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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.
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Playing tracks
repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
shuffle or program play modes (see page
14).
x
u
MODEJog dial
1 Press x.
“Cd” appears in the display.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until “REPEAT” disappears
from the display.
On the remote
• Use N instead of u.
• When you’ve selected “REPEAT 1”, select the
track by pressing the number buttons.
The CD Player
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat
a single track
all the tracks
tracks in
random order
programed
tracks
Do this
1 Press MODE until
“REPEAT 1” appears.
2 Turn the jog dial to select
the track that you want to
repeat.
3 Press u.
1 Press MODE until
“REPEAT ALL” appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until “SHUF
REPEAT” appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until “PGM
REPEAT” appears.
2 Program tracks (see step 3
on page 14).
3 Press u.
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Playing tracks in
Creating your own
random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.
xu MODE
1 Press x.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in
the display.
3 Press u to start shuffle play.
program (Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to
20 tracks on a CD.
DSPL
ENT MEM
Jog dial u
1 Press x.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in
the display.
MODE
x
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from
the display.
On the remote
Use N instead of u.
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3 Turn the jog dial to select the track you
want to program, and press DSPL•ENT
MEM.
Repeat this step.
Programed track Playing order
4 Press u to start program play.
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On the remote
1 Press x.
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.
4 Press N.
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from
the display.
To check the order of tracks
before play
Press DSPL•ENT MEM.
Every time you press the button, the track
number appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press x 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.
Tips
• 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 and
press z to start recording.
The CD Player
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The Radio
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player’s
memory. You can preset up to 30 radio
stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any
order.
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET
Jog dial
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
to select the band.
2 Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO
PRESET for 2 seconds until “AUTO”
appears in the display.
DSPL
ENT MEM
If a station cannot be preset
automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak
signal manually.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to
select the band.
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down DSPL•ENT MEM for 2
seconds.
4 Select the preset number you want to
preset the new station on by turning the
jog dial.
5 Press DSPL•ENT MEM.
The new station replaces the old one.
On the remote
1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in
the display.
2 Press TUNE + or – until you tune in the station
you want.
3 Hold down the number button that you want to
preset the new station on for 2 seconds.
To select the preset number over 10, press >10
first, then the corresponding number buttons.
You need to hold down the last number button to
enter for about 2 seconds. (Example: To select
12, press >10 and 1 first, then hold down 2 for
about 2 seconds.)
3 Press DSPL•ENT MEM.
The stations are stored in memory from
the lower frequencies to the higher
ones.
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Playing preset radio
stations
Once you've preset the stations, use the jog
dial on the player or the number buttons on
the remote to tune in to your favorite
stations.
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET Jog dial
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
to select the band.
The Radio
2 Turn the jog dial to tune in the stored
station.
On the remote
1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in
the display.
2 Press the number button to tune in a stored
station.
To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10
first, then the corresponding number buttons.
(Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press
>10 and 1 first , and then press 2.)
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The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio
emphasis (MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
MEGA BASS
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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The Timer
Setting the clock
“– –:– –” indication appears in the display
until you set the clock.
MENU
ALARM
Before you set the clock, connect the power
source (see page 24).
1 Press MENU•ALARM until “CLOCK”
appears in the display, then press
DSPL•ENT MEM.
The hour digit flashes.
DSPL
ENT MEMJog dial
3 Press DSPL•ENT MEM.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
Tip
The time display system: 12-hour system
AM 12:00 = midnight
PM 12:00 = noon
The Timer
2 Turn the jog dial to set the current hour.
Then press DSPL•ENT MEM.
The minute digits flash. Set the minutes
by turning the jog dial until the correct
minute is displayed.
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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).
4 Set the timer to the hour you want the
music to start by turning the jog dial,
then press DSPL•ENT MEM.
MENU
ALARM
STANDBY
Before you begin, make sure the c (clock)
indication is not lit in the display. If it is lit,
press STANDBY.
DSPL
ENT MEMJog dial
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 MENU•ALARM until “TIMER”
appears in the display, then press
DSPL•ENT MEM.
The c (clock) and the music source
(“Cd” or “RAdIO”) flash.
Set the minutes, then press DSPL•ENT
MEM.
5 Set the timer to the hour and the
minutes you want the music to go off.
(Do as step 4.)
6 Turn the jog dial to set the volume, then
press DSPL•ENT MEM.
7 Press STANDBY.
The c indication lights up and the
power goes off.
At the preset time, the power will go on,
and the music will play. Then the power
will go off at the preset time, and the
player will enter into the standby mode.
To check/change when the
playback will start
Press MENU•ALARM until “TIMER”
appears in the display, then DSPL•ENT
MEM. Each time you press DSPL•ENT
MEM, a stored setting is displayed in the set
order. To change the setting, display the
setting you want to change and re-enter it.
3 Select the music source (“Cd” or
“RAdIO”) by turning the jog dial, then
press DSPL•ENT MEM.
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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 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 to turn off the power.
Notes
• When you press STANDBY in step 7, make sure
that n or z button of the tape player is not
pressed.
• When you press n or z button of the tape
player in the timer mode:
If the tape length of one side is longer than the
set time, the player will be turned off at the end
of the tape, not at the set time.
Tips
• To exit the standby mode, press STANDBY to
make c disappear from the display.
• The preset settings remain until you reset them.
Falling asleep to music
You can set the player to turn off
automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and
120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep
while listening to music.
MENU
ALARM
1 Play the music source you want.
2 Press MENU•ALARM until “SLEEP”
appears in the display, and press
DSPL•ENT MEM.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the minutes
until the player goes off automatically.
Each time you turn the jog dial, the
indication changes as follows:
“60” t “90” t “120” t “OFF” t
“10” t “20” t “30.”
DSPL
ENT MEMJog dial
The Timer
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Falling asleep to music
(continued)
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn off the power.
Note
When you are playing a tape using this function:
If the tape length of one side is longer than the set
time, the player will not go off until the tape
reaches the end.
Tips
• You can fall asleep and wake up to different
music. Set the waking up timer first (see page
20), turn on the power, and then set the sleeping
timer. However, you cannot store different radio
stations.
• You can set different volume for the waking up
timer and the sleeping timer. For instance, you
can sleep at lower volume and wake up at higher
volume.
Using the countdown
timer
You can set the player to sound music or
beep after a preset period of time, which is
useful as a kitchen timer, etc.
MENU
ALARM
1 Press MENU•ALARM for 2 seconds
until “ALARM” appears in the display.
DSPL
ENT MEMJog dial
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2 Turn the jog dial to display the time
(OFF, 1 to 60 minutes) for the alarm
and press DSPL•ENT MEM.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the volume of
the sound and press DSPL•ENT MEM.
Display Volume
LO low
HI high
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4 Turn the jog dial to select the sound for
the alarm by and press DSPL•ENT
MEM.
Display Sound for alarm
bEEP beep
MUSIC “La primavera (Spring)”
from “Le Quattro Stagioni
(The Four Seasons)” by
Vivaldi
5 Press DSPL•ENT MEM to turn on the
countdown timer.
The countdown timer starts to count
down the time.
After the preset period of time, the
alarm will sound for about 20 seconds.
To stop the alarm
Press MENU•ALARM.
Tip
Because the settings are stored, you can turn on
the countdown timer by pressing MENU•ALARM
for about 2 seconds and then DSPL•ENT MEM.
Be sure that “ALARM” appears in the display.
The Timer
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Setting Up
Choosing the power sources
You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source.
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2 to a wall outlet
1 Inserting the back-up batteries
Insert three size AA (R6) batteries (not
supplied) into the battery compartment.
These batteries work to save the
memory data.
AC IN
Replacing batteries
Take out the batteries as illustrated.
Note
Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take
out the CD from the player.
Tip
When the AC power cord is disconnected and the
batteries for the player are not inserted (but the
back-up batteries are inserted), the time display on
the display window becomes dim to prevent
battery exhaustion.
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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.
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 six size C (R14) batteries (not
supplied) into the battery compartment.
To use the player on batteries,
disconnect the AC power cord from the
player.
Notes
• Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take
out the CD from the player.
• When you operate the player on the batteries,
you cannot turn on the player with remote.
Tip
When you operate the player on batteries, replace
the back-up batteries when the time display dims
or when you cannot operate the timer. Replace all
the batteries with new ones. With normal use, the
back-up batteries should last for about six months.
To save the memory data, replace the batteries
with the AC power cord connected.
Setting Up
Replacing batteries
Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT
indicator dims or when the player stops
operating. Replace all the batteries with new
ones.
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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.
• 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.
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 be used for an extended
period of time.
• For battery operation, use six 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 spring-wound 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.
• 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.
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.
Troubleshooting
General
The power is not on.
• Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN
socket and a wall outlet securely.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak.
• You cannot turn on the player with the
remote when you operate the player on
batteries.
There is no audio.
• Unplug the headphones when listening
through speakers.
The power is turned off abruptly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones.
Unusual sound is heard.
The sound is noisy, weak or has poor
quality.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak.
Noise is heard.
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
other equipment that emits radio waves near
the player.
c Move the portable telephone, etc., away
from the player.
Side A
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
• The use of a cassette with more than 90
minutes of play time is not recommended
except for long, continuous recording or
playback.
CD Player
“no diSC” lights in the display even when
a CD is in place.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• 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.
The CD does not play.
• 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.
continued
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Troubleshooting (continued)
The sound drops out.
Noise is heard.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged.
• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
• The sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CDRWs or if there is a problem with the
recording device or application software.
You cannot open/close the lid of the CD
compartment.
• Place the player on a level surface and open/
close the lid.
Radio
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
• 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
an AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
The picture of your TV becomes unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM program near
the TV with an indoor antenna, move the
player away from the TV.
Tape Player
The tape does not move when you press
an operation button.
• Close the tape compartment securely.
The REC z button does not function.
The tape does not play.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
The tape does not erase completely.
• Clean the erasing head (see page 29).
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak.
• The source which was recorded on TYPE II
(high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape
using this unit is being played. Record on
TYPE I (normal) tape and play.
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The tape does not record.
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
The audio is weak.
The audio quality is poor.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see
page 29).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 29).
The sound is distorted.
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV
(metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only.
Timer
The timer does not operate.
• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.
• Check to see if the AC power had been cut
off.
• Make sure the c (clock) indication is
displayed.
Remote
The remote does not function.
• 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 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.
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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.
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.
Pinch roller
Capstan
After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas
cleaned are completely dry.
Record/playback head
Erase head
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven from
100 - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.5 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 +0/–1 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 sec. with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13 000 Hz
General
Speaker
Full range: 8 cm (3 1⁄4 in.) dia.,
4 Ω, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 64 Ω impedance headphones
Power output
2 W + 2 W (at 4 Ω, 10 % harmonic distortion
in AC operation)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size C (R14) batteries
For memory back-up:
4.5 V DC, 3 size AA (R6) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
AC 14 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R14P: approx. 5 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 20.5 h
Tape playback
Sony R14P: approx. 6 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 27 h
CD playback
Sony R14P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 8 h
Dimensions
Approx. 283 × 165 × 281 mm (w/h/d)
1
⁄4 × 6 1⁄2 × 11 1⁄8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)
(11
Mass
Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphones series
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Index
A
Alarm 22
Audio emphasis 18
B
Batteries
for memory 24
for player 25
for remote 25
C
CD player 12
Choosing power sources 24
Cleaning
cabinet 29
tape heads and tape path
29
Connecting AC power cord 25
Count down timer 22
Creating your own program 14
D, E, F, G, H
Demagnetizing the tape heads
29
Display 12
I, J, K
Improving broadcast reception
7
L
Listening to the radio 6
Locating a specific track 12
M, N, O
MEGA BASS 18
P, Q
Playing
a CD 4
a tape 8
preset radio stations 17
tracks repeatedly 13
Power sources 24
Presetting radio stations 16
Program Play 14
R
Radio stations
playing 17
presetting 16
Recording on a tape 10
Repeat Play 13
S
Selecting
audio emphasis 18
tracks 5
Setting the clock 19
Setting up 24
Shuffle Play 14
T
Timer
Falling asleep to music
21
Waking up to music 20
Using the count down
timer 22
Troubleshooting 27
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Using the display 12
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