Sony CFD-S28, CFD-S38 User Manual

3-865-706-11(1)

CD Radio
Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

CFD-S28
CFD-S38

©1999 by 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 the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers
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-S28 and CFD-S38. Before you start
reading, check your model number. The
CFD-S38 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

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)

The Radio

19 Presetting radio stations
20 Playing preset radio stations

Basic Operations

The Timer

21 Setting the clock
22 Waking up to music
24 Falling asleep to music

Setting Up

25 Choosing the power sources
27 Selecting the audio emphasis

(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

Additional Information

28 Precautions
30 Troubleshooting
32 Maintenance
33 Specifications
34 Index

3Introduction

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

3

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 25).

1,2

1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

PUSH

OPEN/CLOSE

down to open the CD
compartment and place the CD
on the CD compartment.

With the label side up

2 Close the lid of the CD

PUSH

OPEN/CLOSE

compartment.

3 Press ^.

CD

Basic Operations4

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

Display

Track number

Playing time

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER

6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

^

VOLUME +, –

p

=,+

Basic Operations

Tip

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

To Press

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

on the remote, CFD-S38 only)
stop playback p
pause playback ^ (P on the remote,

CFD-S38 only)

Press the button again to

resume play after pause.
go to the next track +
go back to the previous track =
remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player POWER

Basic Operations

5

Listening to the radio

12

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 25).

1 Press RADIO BAND until the

RADIO

BAND

2 Hold down TIME SET•TUNE

PRESET

TIME

SET

TUNE

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

+ or – (TUNE + or – on the
remote, CFD-S38 only) 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.

Display

Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast

Basic Operations6

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER

VOLUME +, –

PLAY MODE
MONO/ST

Basic Operations

Tips

• 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.
The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the previous
station.

To Press

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

remote, CFD-S38 only)

turn on/off the radio POWER

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

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 25).

12

1 Press p6 to open the tape

2 Press (.

STOP/EJECT

compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only. Close the
compartment.

PLAY

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

Tip

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

0

Basic Operations

)

p6

P

VOLUME +, –

POWER

To Press

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

on the remote, CFD-S38

only)
stop playback p6
fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0
pause playback P

Press the button again to

resume play after pause.
eject the cassette p6
turn on/off the player POWER

Basic Operations

9

Recording on a tape

31

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 25).

1 Press p6 to open the tape

STOP/EJECT

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

2 Select the program source you

want to record.

CD

RADIO

BAND

PRESET

To record from the CD player,
insert a CD (see page 4) and press
p 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

REC

3 Press r to start recording

(( is depressed automatically).

Use these buttons for additional operations

Basic Operations

p6

P

POWER

FUNCTION

Tips

• Adjusting the volume or
the audio emphasis (see
page 27) 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 FUNCTION to

select “TAPE”.

3 Press r.

To Press

stop recording p6
pause recording P

Press the button again to
resume recording.

turn on/off the player POWER

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.
If the CD has more than 12 tracks, “OVER 12” appears

in the display.

DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY

Total playing time

Total track number

Music calendar

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY while playing a CD.
The track numbers in the music calendar disappear

after they are played.

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-S38 only).

The CD Player

=,+

Note

CFD-S38 only:

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

Tip

CFD-S38 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.

To locate Press

a point while listening to + (forward) or =
the sound (backward) while playing

and hold down until you
find the point

a point while observing + (forward) or =
the display (backward) in pause and

hold down until you find
the point

a specific track directly the number button of the
(CFD-S38 only) track on the remote

The CD Player 13

Playing tracks
repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see page 16).

On the remote
(CFD-S38 only)

1 Press p.
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 (.

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

1 Press p.

“Cd” appears in the display.

2 Proceed as follows.

To repeat Do this

a single track 1Press PLAY MODE•

all the tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE•

tracks in random order 1 Press PLAY MODE•

programmed tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE•

PLAY MODE
MONO/ST

^

p

=,+

MONO/ST until “REP 1”
appears.

2 Press = or + to select

the track that you want to
repeat.

3 Press ^.

MONO/ST until “REP
ALL” appears.

2 Press ^.

MONO/ST until “SHUF
REP” appears.

2 Press ^.

MONO/ST until “PGM
REP” appears.

2 Program tracks (see step 3

on page 16).

3 Press ^.

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

You can play tracks in random order.

On the remote
(CFD-S38 only)

1 Press p.
2 Press MODE until

“SHUF” appears in
the display.

3 Press (.

1 Press p.

“Cd” appears in the display.

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

appears in the display.

3 Press ^ to start shuffle play.

To cancel Shuffle Play

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

^

p

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.

On the remote
(CFD-S38 only)

1 Press p.
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 (.

1 Press p.

“Cd” appears in the display.

2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM”

flashes 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

PLAY MODE
MONO/ST

DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY

=,+

p

^

Playing order

The programed tracks appear in the music
calender.

4 Press ^ 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 r 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 p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD
is playing. The current program will be erased. Then
create a new program following the programing
procedure.

The CD Player

The CD Player 17

Enjoying sound
effects

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•AUTO PRESET or FLASH

To cancel the LOOP or FLASH function

Release the button.
The player returns to normal play.

LOOP
AUTO PRESET

FLASH

at the point you want to start the function.

To Press and hold

repeat a selected part of a CD LOOP•

AUTO PRESET

“flash” the CD sound FLASH

The CD Player18

The Radio

Presetting radio
stations

You can store radio stations into the
player’s memory. You can preset up to
20 radio stations, 10 for each band in any
order.

1 Press RADIO BAND until the band you want

appears in the display.

2 Hold down LOOP•AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds

until “AUTO” appears in the display.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower

frequencies to the higher ones.

RADIO BAND

DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY

LOOP
AUTO PRESET

PRESET +, –

The Radio

On the remote
(CFD-S38 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.

If a station cannot be preset automatically

You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually.

1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band.
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY for about 2

seconds.

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

10) you want for the station flashes in the music
calender.

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 the
number buttons on the remote or
PRESET +/– on the player to tune in to
your favorite stations.

On the remote
(CFD-S38 only)

1 Press BAND to select

the band.

2 Press the number

buttons to tune in the
stored station.

1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band.
2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station.

RADIO BAND

PRESET +, –

The Radio20

The Timer

Setting the clock

“- -:- -” indication appears in the
display until you set the clock.

Tip

The time display
system:
12-hour system

CLOCK

DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY

TIME SET
TUNE +, –

Before you set the clock, connect the AC power cord
(page 24).

1 Press CLOCK for 2 seconds until the hour digit

flashes.

2 Press TIME SET•TUNE + or – until you set the

current hour. Then press DISPLAY ENT•
MEMORY.

The minute digits flash. Set the minutes by
pressing TIME SET•TUNE + or – until the correct
minute is displayed.

The Timer

/

3 Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

The clock starts from 00 seconds.

The Timer 21

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 21).

Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication is
not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY.

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 TIMER.

The t (clock) and the music source (“Cd” or
“RAdIO”) flash.

3 Select the music source (“Cd” or “RAdIO”) by

pressing TIME SET•TUNE + or –, then DISPLAY
ENT•MEMORY.

4 Set the timer to the hour you want the music to

start by pressing TIME SET•TUNE + or –, then
DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

STANDBY

TIMER

DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY

TIME SET
TUNE +, –

Set the minutes, then press DISPLAY ENT•
MEMORY.

5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want

the music to go off. (Do as step 4.)

The Timer22

6 Press TIME SET•TUNE + or – to set the volume,

then DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.

Tips

• To exit the standby
mode, press STANDBY
to make t disappear
from the display.

• The preset settings
remain until you reset
them.

7 Press STANDBY.

The t 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 TIMER, then DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY. Each
time you press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY, a stored
setting is displayed in the set order. To change the
setting, display the setting you want to change and re­enter it.

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
in step 1 on page 22, 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.

The Timer

To stop play

Press POWER to turn off the power.

The Timer 23

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

Tip

You can fall asleep and
wake up to different
music. Set the waking
up timer first (see page

22), turn on the power,
and then set the
sleeping timer.
However, you cannot
store different radio
stations.

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”
n “90” n “120” n no
indication n “10” n
“20” n “30.”

To cancel the sleep function

Press POWER to turn off the power.

The Timer24

Setting Up

Choosing the
power sources

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

AC IN

14 Battery compartment

2 to a wall outlet

1 Inserting the back-up batteries

Insert four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) into
the battery compartment. These batteries work to save
the memory data.

Replacing batteries

Take out the batteries as illustrated.

Setting Up

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.

continued

Setting Up 25

Choosing the power sources (continued)

3 Inserting batteries into the remote

(CFD-S38 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.

Note

CFD-S38 only:

When you operate the
player on batteries, you
cannot turn on the
player using the
remote.

4 Using the player on batteries

Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the
battery compartment.

To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC
power cord from the player.

Tip

Replace the batteries
when the OPR/BATT
indicator dims or when
the player stops
operating. Replace all
the batteries with new
ones. Before you
replace the batteries, be
sure to take out the CD
from the player.

Setting Up26

Selecting the
audio emphasis

(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

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

MEGA BASS

SOUND

Setting Up

On the remote
(CFD-S38 only)

Press SOUND
repeatedly to select the
audio emphasis you
want.

Selecting the sound characteristic

Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis
you want.

Choose To get

ROCK powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing

low and high range audio

POP light, bright sounds emphasizing

high and middle range audio

LIVE percussive sounds, emphasizing bass

audio

VOCAL the presence of vocals, stressing

middle range audio

OFF the whole dynamic range for music

such as classical music

Reinforcing the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS.
”MEGA BASS” appears in the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Setting Up 27

Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

• As the laser beam used in the CD

player section is harmful to the eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble the
casing. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall

into the player, unplug the player, and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.

On power sources

• For AC operation, use the supplied

AC power cord; do not use any other
type.

• The player is not disconnected from

the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the player itself has been
turned off.

• Unplug the player from the wall outlet

when it is not to be used for an
extended period of time.

• For battery operation, use six 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.

Additional Information28

Notes on CDs

• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.

Notes on cassettes

• Break off the cassette tab from side A
or B to prevent accidental recording. If
you want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with
adhesive tape.

Side A

• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended
for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the CD to direct
sunlight or heat sources such as hot
air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked
in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.

• Do not stick paper or sticker on the
CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.

• After playing, store the CD in its case.

If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints
on the CD, it may cause tracking error.

Tab for side B

Tab for side A

• The use of a cassette with more than
90 minutes of play time is not
recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.

Additional Information 29

Troubleshooting

Symptom

The power is not on.

There is no audio.

General

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

The CD does not play.

CD PlayerRadio

The sound drops out.

The audio is weak or has poor
quality.

The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.

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 (CFD­S38 only).

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

• Adjust the volume.

• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Additional Information30

Symptom

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

The REC r button does not
function/The tape does not play.

The tape does not erase completely.

The tape does not record.

Tape Player

The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.

The sound is distorted.

The timer does not operate.

TimerRemote (CFD-S38 only)

The remote does not function.

Remedy

• 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.

• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.

• Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.

• Make sure the t (clock) indication is displayed.

• 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.

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 6-ohm loads, both channels driven from
100 - 10,000 Hz; rated 4 W per channel­minimum RMS power, with no more than 10
% total harmonic distortion in AC operation.

Other Specifications

CD player section

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of
about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Spindle speed

200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)

Number of channels

2

Frequency response

20 - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range

FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz

Aerials

FM: Telescopic aerial
AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial

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: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,
6 ohms, cone type (2)

Outputs

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

Power output (except US model)

4.5 W + 4.5 W (at 6 ohms, 10 % harmonic
distortion)

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
For memory back-up:
6 V DC, 4 size AA (R6) batteries
For remote control (CFD-S38 only):
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries

Power consumption

AC 25 W

Battery life

For CD radio cassette-corder:

FM recording

Sony R20P: approx. 3.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 h

Tape playback

Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 5 h

CD playback

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

Dimensions

Approx. 420 × 156 × 262 mm (w/h/d)

5

⁄8 × 6 1⁄4 × 10 3⁄8

(16

Mass

Approx. 4.7 kg (10 lb. 6 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessories

AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1) (CFD-S38 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

inches) (incl. projecting parts)

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphones series

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Index

A

Audio emphasis 27

B

Batteries

for player 26
memory back-up 25
for remote 26

C

CD player 12
Choosing power sources 25
Cleaning

cabinet 32
tape heads and tape

path 32

Connecting AC power cord
25

Creating your own program
16

D, E

Demagnetizing the tape
heads 32

Display 12

F, G, H

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

MEGA BASS 27

P, Q

Playing

a CD 4
a tape 8
preset radio stations 20

tracks repeatedly 14
Power sources 25
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 27

tracks 5
Setting the clock 21
Setting up 25
Shuffle Play 15
SOUND 27

T

Timer

Falling asleep to music

24

Waking up to music 22
Troubleshooting 30

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Using the display 12

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