Sony CFD-S20CP User Manual

3-241-606-11 (1)
CD Radio Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-S20CP
©2002 Sony Corporation
Warning
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.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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Owner's Record
The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located in the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CFD-S20CP Serial No.
Table of contents
Basic Operations
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files.................. 4
Listening to the radio...................................... 8
Playing a tape ............................................... 10
Recording on a tape ...................................... 12
The CD Player
Using the display .......................................... 14
Locating a specific track............................... 15
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) ....... 16
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) ........................................... 17
Creating your own program (Program Play) 17
The Radio
Presetting radio stations................................ 19
Playing preset radio stations ......................... 20
The Audio Emphasis
Adjusting the sound emphasis ...................... 21
The Timer
Falling asleep to music ................................. 22
Basic Operations
Setting Up
Choosing the power sources ......................... 23
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................... 24
Troubleshooting............................................ 26
Maintenance ................................................. 28
Specifications ............................................... 29
About “MP3”................................................ 30
Index ............................................................. 31
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Basic Operations

Playing an audio CD or MP3 files

4 2, 3
1
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
1 Press CD.
CD
2 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down
to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment until it clicks into place.
3 Close the lid of the CD compartment.
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With the label side up
4 Press u (N on the remote).
The player plays all the tracks once. To play a CD with MP3 files, see
page 6.
Use these buttons for additional operations
Display
Track number
Basic Operations
Playing time
POWER
u
VOL +, –
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
x ., >
Tip
Playback starts from the track you last stopped playing (Resume play). During stop, the track number to be played are displayed. To cancel the resume play to start play from the beginning of the first track, press x in stop mode.
To Do this
adjust the volume Press VOL +*, –. 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 Press >. go back to the previous track Press .. remove the CD** Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE. turn on/off the player Press POWER.
* The button has a tactile dot. **Once you open the CD compartment, the track to start play will
change to the beginning of the first track.
continued
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Playing an audio CD or MP3 files (continued)
Playing a CD with MP3 files
CD
u
FOLDER +, –
MP3 indicator
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
., >
Note
Before playing a file, this player reads all file and folder information on the CD. Depending on the file structure, it may take more than a minute to read them. During this time, “Reading” is displayed.
Tip
You can use the buttons mentioned in the table on page 5 for additional operations in the same way as when playing an audio CD.
1 Press CD. 2 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD
compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment (see page 4) .
3 Close the lid of the CD compartment. 4 Press u.
The player plays all MP3 files on the CD. When you play a CD with MP3 files, the MP3
indicator lights up.
Track number
To select a folder
Press FOLDER + to go forward and FOLDER – to go backward (press FLDR + or FLDR – on the remote).
To select a file
Press > to go forward and . to go backward.
After the file name is displayed, the playing time will appear
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Notes
A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
Maximum number of folders: 255 Maximum number of files: 255
Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 64 characters.
The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this player. Other characters are displayed as “*”.
This player conforms to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag format. If the file has the ID3 tag information, “song title, artist name and album name can be displayed.
Example of folder structure and playing order
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:
CD-R CD-RW
1
1
Folder MP3 file
2
2
3
3
4
5
4
6
7
8
Basic Operations
5
6
0
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About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD­DA format* and MP3 files recorded in the CD-ROM format, but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is
a recording standard used for Audio CDs.
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Listening to the radio

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
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1 Press RADIO BANDAUTO
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET
PRESET until the band you want appears in the 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 cant tune in a station, press TUNE + or – repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
Display
Indicates an FM stereo broadcast
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Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER
VOL +, –
MODE
Basic Operations
Tip
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until Mono appears in the display and radio will play in monaural.
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +*, – turn on/off the radio POWER
*VOL + has a tactile dot.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM.
for FM for AM
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Playing a tape

1
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
1 Press TAPE.
TAPE
23
2 Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment.
With the side you want to play facing you
3 Press n.
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Display
The player starts playing.
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