Sony CFD-G50, CFD-G30 User Manual

3-043-357-11 (1)

CD Radio
Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

CFD-G30
CFD-G50

©1999 Sony Corporation

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.

WARNING

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

For customers in Canada

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

Introduction2

Owner's Record

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

Model No.
Serial No.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the
CFD-G30 and CFD-G50. Before you start
reading, check your model number. The
CFD-G50 is the model used for illustration
purpose.

Table of contents

Basic Operations

4 Playing a CD
6 Listening to the radio
8 Playing a tape
10 Recording on a tape

Basic Operations

The CD Player

12 Using the display
13 Locating a specific point in a

track

14 Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

15 Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play)

16 Creating your own program

(Program Play)

18 Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/

FLASH)
(CFD-G50 only)

The Radio

19 Presetting radio stations
20 Playing preset radio stations

The Audio Emphasis

21 Selecting the audio emphasis

(SOUND/POWER DRIVE
WOOFER)

The Timer

22 Falling asleep to music

Setting Up

23 Choosing the power sources
25 Connecting optional components

Additional Information

27 Precautions
29 Troubleshooting
32 Maintenance
33 Specifications
34 Index

3Introduction

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

3 1, 2

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

1 Press ZPUSH 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 u.

The player turns on (direct
power-on) and plays all the tracks
once.

Basic Operations4

With the label side up

Display

Track number

Playing time

Use these buttons for additional operations

Tip

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

POWER

To Press

adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –

stop playback x
pause playback u (X on the remote,

go to the next track >
go back to the previous track .
remove the CD ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player POWER

ZPUSH
OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME +, –

x

u
., >

on the remote, CFD-G50
only)

CFD-G50 only)
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.

Basic Operations

Basic Operations

5

Listening to the radio

1

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

2

1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO

PRESET until the band you want
appears in the display (direct
power-on).

Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:

“FM1” t “FM2” t “AM”.

Display

2 Hold down TUNE + or – 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 repeatedly to
change the frequency step by
step.

Basic Operations6

Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER

VOLUME +, –

PLAY MODE
MONO/ST

Basic Operations

Tips

• The “FM1” and “FM2”
bands have the same
functions. You can store
the stations you want
separately in “FM1” and
“FM2” (see page 19).

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

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

To Press

adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –

turn on/off the radio POWER

on the remote, CFD-G50
only)

To improve broadcast reception

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

for FM

for AM

Basic Operations

7

Playing a tape

2

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

1

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.

With the side you want
to play facing upward

Display

Basic Operations8

Use these buttons for additional operations

xZ

m, M

X

VOLUME +, –

POWER

Basic Operations

Tip

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

To Press

adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –

on the remote, CFD-G50

only)
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

9

Recording on a tape

31

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

1 Press xZ to open the tape

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

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.

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

With the side you want to
record on facing upward

Display

Basic Operations10

3 Press z to start recording

(N is depressed automatically).

Use these buttons for additional operations

Basic Operations

Tips

• Adjusting the volume or
the audio emphasis (see
page 21) will not affect
the recording level.

• 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.

xZ

To Press

stop recording xZ
pause recording X

turn on/off the player POWER

XPOWER

Press the button again to
resume recording.

Basic Operations

11

The CD Player

Using the display

You can check information about the CD
using the display.

Checking the total track number and playing
time

Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY in stop mode.

Total playing time

Total track number

DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY while playing a CD.

To display

the current track number once
and the 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 “– –:– –”.

The CD Player12

Press

DISPLAY

ENT•MEMORY

Locating a specific point in a track

You can quickly find a specific point in a
track while playing a CD.

You can also locate any track using the
number buttons on the remote (CFD-G50
only).

To locate Press

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

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

Note

CFD-G50 only:

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

a specific track directly the number button of the
(CFD-G50 only) track on the remote

When using the remote (CFD-G50 only)

., >

The CD Player

and hold down until you
find the point

hold down until you find
the point

Tip

CFD-G50 only:

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.

Number buttons

The CD Player 13

Playing tracks
repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

PLAY MODE
MONO/ST

u

You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see pages 15 - 17).

On the remote
(CFD-G50 only)

1 Press x.
2 Press MODE until

the repeat mode you
want appears in the
display.

3 Do either of the

following to start
repeat play:

•When you’ve
selected “REP 1”,
select the track by
pressing the
number button.

•When you’ve
selected “REP
ALL” or “SHUF
REP”, press N.

•When you’ve
selected “PGM
REP”, program
tracks (see step 3 on
page 16), then press
N.

1 Press x.

“Cd” appears in the display.

2 Proceed as follows.

To repeat Do this

a single track 1 Press PLAY MODE•

all the tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE•

tracks in random order 1 Press PLAY MODE•

programed tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE•

x

., >

MONO/ST until “REP 1”
appears.

2 Press . or > to select

the track that you want to
repeat.

3 Press u.

MONO/ST until “REP
ALL” appears.

2 Press u.

MONO/ST until “SHUF
REP” appears.

2 Press u.

MONO/ST until “PGM
REP” appears.

2 Program tracks (see step 3

on page 16).

3 Press u.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “REP”
disappears from the display.

The CD Player14

Playing tracks in
random order

(Shuffle Play)

PLAY MODE
MONO/ST

u

You can play tracks in random order.

On the remote
(CFD-G50 only)

1 Press x.
2 Press MODE until

“SHUF” appears in
the display.

3 Press N.

1 Press x.

“Cd” appears in the display.

2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUF”

appears in the display.

3 Press u to start shuffle play.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUF”
disappears from the display.

x

The CD Player

The CD Player 15

Creating your
own program

(Program Play)

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

DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY

u

x

., >

PLAY MODE
MONO/ST

On the remote
(CFD-G50 only)

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.

1 Press x.

“Cd” appears in the display.

2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM”

appears in the display.

3 Press the . or > then press DISPLAY ENT•

MEMORY for the tracks you want to program in
the order you want.

Programed track

Playing
order

4 Press u to start program play.

The CD Player16

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.

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM”
disappears from the display.

To check the order of tracks before play

Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.
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.

The CD Player

The CD Player 17

Enjoying sound
effects

(CFD-G50 only)

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

(LOOP/FLASH)

1 Play a CD.
2 Press and hold LOOP or FLASH at the point you

want to start the function.

To Press and hold

repeat a selected part of a CD LOOP
“flash” the CD sound FLASH

LOOP

FLASH

To cancel the LOOP or FLASH function

Release the button.
The player returns to normal play.

The CD Player18

The Radio

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations into the
player’s memory. You can preset up
to 30 radio stations, 10 for each band
(FM1, FM2 and AM) in any order.

DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY

RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET

The Radio

PRESET –, +

Tip

If you automatically
preset the “FM1” or
“FM2” band, 10 radio
stations are stored in
“FM1” band and 10
more radio stations are
stored in “FM2” band.

On the remote
(CFD-G50 only)

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 on
for about 2 seconds.

1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the

band you want appears in the display.

2 Hold down RADIO

BAND•AUTO PRESET
for 2 seconds until
“AUTO” flashes in the
display.

3 Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

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

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 DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY for 2 seconds

until the preset number flashes in the display.

4 Press PRESET + or – until the preset number (1 to

10) you want for the station flashes in the display.

5 Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

The new station replaces the old one.

The Radio

19

Playing preset radio stations

Once you've preset the stations, use
PRESET + or – to tune in to your
favorite stations.

RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET

PRESET –, +

On the remote
(CFD-G50 only)

1 Press BAND to select

the band.

2 Press the number

buttons to tune in the
stored station.

1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the

band.

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

,

The Radio20

The Audio Emphasis

Selecting the
audio emphasis

(SOUND/POWER DRIVE
WOOFER)

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

Selecting the sound characteristic

Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis
you want.

Choose To get

POWER DRIVE
WOOFER

SOUND

powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing
low and high range audio

light, bright sounds emphasizing
high and middle range audio

percussive sounds, emphasizing bass
audio

The Audio Emphasis

On the remote
(CFD-G50 only)

Press WOOFER.

Notes

• While the sleeping
timer is on, the POWER
DRIVE WOOFER
button does not light,
even if the WOOFER
function works.

• When using the
headphones, the
WOOFER function
does not work.

the presence of vocals, stressing
middle range audio

the whole dynamic range for music
such as classical music

Reinforcing the bass sound

Press POWER DRIVE WOOFER to select or

in the display. is more effective.
When POWER DRIVE WOOFER function works, the
button lights up.

To return to normal sound, press the button until the
indication disappears from the display .

The Audio Emphasis

21

The Timer

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.

SLEEP

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.

1 Play the music source you want.
2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”
3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player

goes off automatically.
Each time you press the

button, the indication
changes as follows:
“60” t “90” t “120” t
no indication t “10” t
“20” t “30.”

To cancel the sleep function

Press POWER to turn off the power.

The Timer22

Setting Up

Choosing the power sources

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

AC IN

2 Battery compartment

Notes

• Before you replace the
batteries, be sure to
take out the CD from
the player.

• CFD-G50 only:
when you operate the

player with the
batteries, you cannot
turn on the player with
remote.

1 to a wall outlet

1 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.

2 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.

Replacing batteries

Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator
dims or when the player stops operating. Replace all
the batteries with new ones.

Setting Up

continued

Setting Up 23

Choosing the power sources (continued)

3 Inserting batteries into the remote

(CFD-G50 only)

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.

Setting Up24

Connecting optional components

You can enjoy the sound from a TV or
VCR through the speakers of this player.

Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making connections.
For details, refer to the instructions of the
component to be connected.

LINE

Setting Up

Note

Connect the cords
firmly to avoid any
malfunction.

Connecting a TV or a VCR

Rear panel of
this player

RK-G129 (not
supplied), etc.

to LINE IN

TV, VCR, etc.

to line out jack

RK-G136 (not

supplied), etc.

TV, VCR, etc.

to headphones jack

After finishing the connections, turn on the player,
and press LINE to display “LInE”.

continued

Setting Up 25

Connecting optional components (continued)

Recording the sound from the connected
components

1 Insert a blank cassette.
2 Press LINE to display “LInE”.
3 Press z.

Recording starts.

4 Play the optional component connected to the LINE

IN jack of the player.

Setting Up26

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 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 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.

continued

Additional Information 27

Precautions (continued)

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.

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.

Additional Information28

Troubleshooting

Symptom

The power is not on.

The power is not on, and “bAttErY”
and “Error” are displayed
alternately.

General

There is no audio.

Noise is heard.

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

The CD does not play.

The sound drops out.

CD Player

Noise is heard.

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
(CFD-G50 only).

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

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

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

• Adjust the volume.

• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.

• Someone is using a portable telephone or other
equipment that emits radio waves near the
player. t Move the portable telephone, etc.,
away from the player.

• 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.

• The sound may drop out or noise may be heard
if the CD is recorded using a personal computer
(CD-R, etc.)

continued

Additional Information 29

Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

The audio is weak or has poor
quality.

Radio

The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.

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

The REC z 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.

Remedy

• 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 (CFD-G50 only).

• If you are listening to an FM program near the

TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.

• Close the tape 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 32).

• 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.

• 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 32).

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer

(see page 32).

• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)

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

Additional Information30

Symptom

The remote does not function.

Remote (CFD-G50 only)

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

• 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.

Additional Information 31

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 head

Capstan

Erase head

Pinch roller

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 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven
from 1,000 - 10,000 Hz; rated 3 W per
channel-minimum RMS power, with no more
than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC
operation.

Woofer with 4-ohm loads, driven at
50 - 150 Hz; rated 6 W minimum RMS power,
with no more 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 +0.5/–1.5 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. 110 sec. with Sony cassette C-60

Frequency response

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

General

Speaker

Full range: 10 cm (4
cone type (2)
Woofer: 8 cm (3

Inputs

LINE IN (stereo minijack): Sensitivity 436 mV

Outputs

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

Power output (excluding for US model)

Full range:
4 W + 4 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10 % harmonic distortion
in DC operation)
Woofer:
12 W (at 4 ohms, 10 % harmonic distortion
in DC operation)

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz

12 V DC, 8 size D (R20) batteries
For remote control (CFD-G50 only):
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries

Power consumption

AC 30 W

Battery life

For CD radio cassette-corder:

FM recording

Sony R20P: approx. 8 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 18 h

Tape playback

Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 6 h

CD playback

Sony R20P: approx. 1 h
Sony alkaline LR20 : approx. 4 h

Dimensions

Approx. 500 × 206 × 328 mm (w/h/d)

3

⁄4 × 8 1⁄8 × 13 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

(19

Mass

Approx. 7 kg (15 lb. 7 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessories

AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1) (CFD-G50 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

in.) dia., 3.2 ohms,

1

⁄4 in.) dia., 4 ohms, cone type (1)

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphones series

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Index

A

Audio emphasis 21

B

Batteries

for player 23
for remote (CFD-G50

only) 24

C

CD player 12
Choosing power sources 23
Cleaning

cabinet 32
tape heads and tape path

32

Connecting AC power cord
23

Creating your own program
16

D, E

Demagnetizing the tape
heads 32

Display 12

F, G, H

Falling asleep to music 22
FLASH 18

I, J, K

Improving broadcast
reception 7

L

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

M, N, O, P, Q

Playing

a CD 4
a tape 8
preset radio stations 20

tracks repeatedly 14
Power sources 23
Presetting radio stations 19
Program Play 16

R

Radio stations

playing 20

presetting 19
Recording on a tape 10
Repeat Play 14

S

Selecting

audio emphasis 21

tracks 5
Setting up 23
Shuffle Play 15
Sleeping timer 22
SOUND 21

T

Troubleshooting 29

U, V

Using the display 12

W, X, Y, Z

Woofer 21

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