Sony CFD-S03CPL, CFD-S03CP User Manual

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
2-655-837-23(1)
CD Radio Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
GB
CFD-S03CP CFD-S03CPL
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Remote control
Notes on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Power sources Specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
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.)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz 1 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
CFD-S03CPL
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW: 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step) 530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
LW: 153 - 279 kHz
CFD-S03CP
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step) 530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 150 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
General
Speaker
Full range: 8 cm dia., 4 , cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack): For 16 - 32 impedance headphones
Power output
1.7 W + 1.7 W (at 4 , 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder: Malaysia and Singapore models: 230 - 240 V AC, 50Hz Korean Model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz Argentine model: 220 - 230 V AC, 50 Hz Other models: 230 V AC, 50 Hz 9 V DC, 6 R14 (size C) batteries For remote control: 3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 12 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R14P: approx. 6 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 20 h
Tape playback
Sony R14P: approx. 3 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 12 h
CD play back
Sony R14P: approx. 1 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 4.5 h
Dimensions
Approx. 360 × 141 × 235 mm (w/h/d) (incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 2.6 kg (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
Basic Operations
* VOLUME + (VOL + on the remote) ,  and  on the
unit have a tactile dot.
Before using the unit
To turn on/off the power
European model: Press OPERATE . Other models: Press POWER .
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote) .
To listen through headphones
Connect the headphones to the (headphones) jack .
To reinforce the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS . “MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again.
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1 Press CD
on the unit (direct power-on).
(On the remote, press OPERATE or POWER  and then press FUNCTION  repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.)
2 Press  PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the CD compartment.
To close the CD compartment, press PUSH OPEN/ CLOSE  on the unit.
3 Press
.
The player plays all the tracks/MP3 files once. When you play a MP3 disc, MP3 indicator lights up
after the player reads the file information.
Audio CD
Track number
Playing time
MP3 disc
MP3 file number
After the folder name*, song title and artist name are displayed, the playing time** will appear.
* If there is no folder, “ROOT” appears in the display. ** If the playing time is more than 100 minutes, it appears “--:--” in
the display.
To Press
Pause playback
. To resume play, press it
again.
Stop playback
.
Go to the next track/MP3 file
.
Go back to the previous track/ MP3 file
.
Select a folder on an MP3 disc
+  on the unit to go forward
and –  to go backward.
Play the selected folder only (MP3 disc only)
MODE  on the unit until “FLDR” appears, + or –  on the unit to select a folder and then
 to start playing.
Locate a point while listening to the sound
(forward) or  (backward)
while playing and hold it until
you find the point.
Locate a point while observing the display
(forward) or  (backward)
in pause and hold it until you
find the point.
Remove the CD
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE  on the
unit.
Tips
• Playback starts from the track/MP3 file you last stopped playing (Resume play). During stop, the track/MP3 file number to be played is displayed.
• To cancel the resume play (to start play from the beginning of the first track/MP3 file), press   in stop mode. When you open the CD compartment or turn off the unit, the resume play is also canceled.
Example of folder structure and playing order
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:
CD-R CD-RW
3
2
1
2
4
5
3
6
7
8
4
9
5
0
6
1
Folder
MP3 file
Notes on MP3 discs
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the files on that disc. During this time, “READING” is displayed. If there are many folders or non-MP3 files on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 file to start play. We recommend that you do not save unnecessary folders or files other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.
• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
• Maximum number of files: 255 Maximum number of folders: 150 (including the root folder) Maximum number of folders and files in total: 256 Maximum directory levels: 8
• Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 30 characters including quotation marks.
• The characters A - Z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this player. Other characters are displayed as “_”.
• This player conforms to Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 of the ID3 tag format. When the file has the ID3 tag information, “song title”, “artist name” and “album name” can be displayed and “ID3” appears in the display. If the file does not have the ID3 tag information, file name appears instead of song title, folder name appears instead of album name and “no artist” appears instead of artist name. The ID3 tag information can be displayed with up to 15 characters.
• When naming, be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file name.
• If you put the extension “mp3” to a file other than an MP3 file, the player cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers.
• The file name does not correspond to the ID3 tag.
Listening to the radio
1 Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET
on the unit (BAND  on the remote) repeatedly (direct power-on).
Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows:
CFD-S03CPL: “FM” “MW” “LW” CFD-S03CP: “FM” “AM”
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 not tune in a station, press TUNE + or –  repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST” appears.
Tip
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE  until “MONO” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.
Preparing the remote
Insert two R03 (size AAA) 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.
2 to a wall outlet1 to AC IN
Connect the AC power cord or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment .
Notes
• 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 batteires, be sure to take out the CD from the player.
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.
• When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.
Changing the AM/MW tuning interval
If you need to change the AM/MW tuning interval, do the following:
1 Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET
on the
unit until “AM” or “MW” is displayed.
2 Press DISPLAY•ENTER
on the unit for 2
seconds.
3 Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET
on the
unit for 2 seconds.
“9K STEP” or “10K STEP” flashes.
4 Press PRESET + or –
on the unit to select “9K STEP” for 9 kHz interval or “10K STEP” for 10 kHz interval.
5 Press DISPLAY•ENTER
on the unit.
After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset your preset AM/MW radio stations.
Playing a tape
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press TAPE
on the unit (direct power-on).
2 Press 
on the unit, and insert the tape into the tape compartment with the side you want to play facing you. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment.
Make sure there is no slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or the unit.
3 Press 
.
The player starts playing.
To Press
Pause playback
 on the unit. To resume play,
press it again.
Stop playback

 on the unit.
Fast-forward or rewind*
or  (fast forward or
rewind)  on the unit.
Eject the cassette

 on the unit.
* When the tape is wound to the end, press   to release  or
.
Recording on a tape
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press 
on the unit to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape with the side you want to record on facing you. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment.
2 Select the program source you want to record.
To record from the CD player, insert a CD and press CD .
To record from the radio, tune in the station you want.
3 Press
 on the unit to start recording
( is depressed automatically).
To Press
Pause recording
 on the unit. To resume recording, press it again.
Stop recording

 on the unit.
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level.
• If the AM/MW/LW program makes a whistling sound after you’ve press   in step 3, press MODE  on the unit to select the position of ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) that most decreases the noise.
• For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording.
• To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase. 2 Press TAPE  on the unit. 3 Press   on the unit.
Using the display
You can check information about the CD using the display.
Checking the information of an audio CD
To check the total track number and playing time of the CD
Press   twice, and you can check them in the display.
Total track number
Total playing time
Checking the information of an MP3 disc
To check the total folder number and total file number on the CD
Press   twice, and you can check them in the display.
Total file
number
Total folder
number
To check file information
Press DISPLAY•ENTER  on the unit while playing an MP3 disc. The display changes as follows:
The current file number and playing time
The song title and artist name
The album name*
* If there is no folder, “ROOT” appears.
Playing tracks/MP3 files repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 files repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes.
1 Press CD
on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
A single track/MP3 file
1 Press REPEAT  on the unit until
“ 1” appears.
2 Press  or   to select the track/
MP3 file that you want to repeat.
3 Press  .
All tracks/ MP3 files on the CD
1 Press REPEAT  on the unit until “ ”
appears.
2 Press  .
A selected folder (MP3 disc only)
1 Press MODE  on the unit to display
“FLDR” and then press REPEAT  on the unit until “ ” appears.
2 Select the folder by pressing + or –
on the unit.
3 Press  .
Tracks/MP3 files in random order
1 Start Shuffle Play (see “Playing tracks/
MP3 files in random order”).
2 Press REPEAT  on the unit until
“SHUF” and “ ” appear.
3 Press  .
Files in a selected folder in random order (MP3 disc only)
1 Start Folder Shufle Play (see “Playing
tracks/MP3 files in random order”).
2 Press REPEAT  on the unit until
“FLDR”, “SHUF” and “ ” appear.
3 Press  .
Programed tracks/MP3 files
1 Program tracks/MP3 files (see “Creating
your own program”).
2 Press REPEAT  on the unit until “ ”
and “PGM” appear.
3 Press  .
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT  on the unit until “ ” disappears from the display.
Other Operations
Playing tracks/MP3 files in random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 files in random order. When playing an MP3 disc, you can also play MP3 files in a selected folder in random order (Folder Shuffle Play).
1 Press CD
on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE
on the unit until “SHUF” appears
in the display.
When you select Folder Shuffle Play (MP3 disc only), press MODE on the unit until “FLDR” and “SHUF” appear in the display. Then press + or – on the unit to select a folder you want.
3 Press 
to start Shuffle Play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE  on the unit until “SHUF” disappears from the display.
Tips
• During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3 file by pressing  .
• The resume function does not work during Shuffle Play.
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 15 tracks/ MP3 files on a CD.
1 Press CD
on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE
on the unit until “PGM” appears
in the display.
3 Press
or   then press DISPLAY•ENTER  on the unit for the tracks you want to program in the order you want.
For MP3 files, press + or – first and then press
or  and DISPLAY•ENTER .
Audio CD
Programed track
number
Playing order
MP3 disc
Programed file
number
Playing order
4 Press
 to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE  on the unit until “PGM” disappears from the display.
To check the order of tracks/MP3 files before play
Press DISPLAY•ENTER  on the unit. Every time you press the button, the track/MP3 file number appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press   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
• If you try to program 16 tracks/MP3 files or more, “FULL” will appear in the display.
• You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment or turn off the unit.
• You can record your own program. After you’ve created the program, insert a blank tape and press   on the unit to start recording.
• The resume function does not work during Program Play.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations (CFD-S03CP), 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order, or 40 radio stations (CFD-S03CPL), 20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for LW in any order.
1 Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET
on the
unit to select the band.
2 Hold down RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET
on the unit for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the display.
3 Press DISPLAY•ENTER
on the unit.
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
on the
unit (BAND  on the remote) to select the band.
2 Tune in a station you want. 3 Hold down DISPLAY•ENTER
on the unit for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the display.
4 Press PRESET + or –
until the preset number
you want for the station flashes in the display.
5 Press DISPLAY•ENTER
on the unit.
The new station replaces the old one.
Tip
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the AC power cord or remove the batteries.
Playing preset radio stations
1 Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET
on the
unit (BAND  on the remote) to select the band.
2 Press PRESET + or –
to tune in the stored
station.
Falling asleep to music
1 Play the music source you want. 2 Press SLEEP
on the unit to display “SLEEP”.
3 Press SLEEP
on the unit to select the
minutes until the player goes off automatically.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows:
“AUTO*” “60MIN” “30MIN” “20MIN” “10MIN” “OFF”.
* When you select “AUTO”, the CD or tape stops playing in 90
minutes at most and the player goes off automatically. When you are listening to the radio, the radio goes off in 90 minutes.
If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP  on the unit, the minutes in the display are entered.
When the preset time has passed, the player goes off automatically.
To cancel the sleep function
Press OPERATE (or 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.
Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
• Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*/MP3 files)
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a
recording standard used for Audio CDs.
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
• CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-RW that has scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
• 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.
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, check that the player’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply (see “Specifications”) and 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.
• 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, in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock or in a car subject to the direct rays of the sun.
• 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.
• 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.
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 A
Tab for side B
• The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
General
The power is not on.
• Connect the AC power cord to the 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.
Noise is heard.
• Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player. Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.
CD/MP3 player
The CD does not play or “NO DISC” is displayed even when a CD is in place.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/ CD-RW, recording device or application software.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
The sound drops out.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged.
• Place the player in a location free from vibration.
• Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.
• The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality CD-R/CD-RW or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. – a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
– a disc that has many folders or non-MP3 files.
Radio
Reception is poor.
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM or MW/LW reception.
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 AM or MW/LW radio, noise may be heard.
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 cassette compartment securely.
The button  does not function or the tape does not play or record.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.
Poor or distorted playback, recording or erasing quality.
• Clean the heads by using dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially available tape head demagnetizer.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
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 remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the AC power cord or insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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