Sony CFD-S300L User Manual

Precautions

On safety

• As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this player. Attempting to do so may damage the player. Do not use such discs.

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.

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 mains lead; 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.

• For battery operation, use six R20 (size D) batteries.

• When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located at the bottom.

On placement

• Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place.

• Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and prolong the life of its components.

• If the player is left in a car parked in the sun, be sure to choose a location in the car where the player will not be subjected to the direct rays of the sun.

• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches away from the player to prevent possible damage from the magnet.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses 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 B

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

Tab for side A

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.

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs

This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA 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.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back 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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

General

The power does not come on.

• 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.

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

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

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

There is no audio.

• Adjust the volume.

• 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. tMove the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.

CD Player

The CD does not play or “no dISC” lights in the display 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 was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.

• There is a problem with the quality of the CDR/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-Rs/CDRWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software.

Radio

Reception is poor.

• Reorient the aerial 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.

The picture of your TV becomes unstable.

• If you are listening to an FM programme near the TV with an indoor aerial, 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 z 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, pinch roller and capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

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

• 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.

Lens

Erase headPinch roller

Capstan

Record/playback head

Remote

The remote does not function.

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

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the player.

• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the player.

• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.

• Move closer to the player when using the remote.

After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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

Frequency response

20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range

CFD-S300

FM 87.5 - 108 MHz AM 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)

530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)

CFD-S300L

FM 87.5 - 108 MHz MW 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)

530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)

LW 153 - 279 kHz

FM: 10.7 MHz AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz

Aerials

FM: Telescopic aerial AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerial

Cassette-corder section

Recording system

4-track 2 channel stereo

Fast winding time

Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60

Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz

General

Speaker

Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)

Input

LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) (CFD-S300L only):

Minimum input level 330 mV

Outputs

Headphones jack (stereo minijack): For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (Optical output connector) (CFD-S300L only): Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm

Maximum power output

5.2 W

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder: For Korean model: 220V AC, 60 Hz For Other models: 230 V AC, 50 Hz 9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries For remote control: 3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries

Power consumption

AC 14 W

Battery life

For CD radio cassette-corder:

FM recording

Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h

Tape playback

Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h

CD playback

Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h

Dimensions

Approx. 414 × 164 × 257 mm (w/h/d) (

16 3⁄8 × 6 1⁄2 × 10 1⁄8

parts)

Mass

Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb. 15 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessory

Mains lead (1) Remote control (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series

inches) (incl. projecting

English

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to

CD Radio CassetteCorder

Operating Instructions

CFD-S300

qualified personnel only.

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.

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 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.

CFD-S300L

3-262-434-41 (1)

Power Sources

1 to AC IN

Connect the mains lead A or insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment B .

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 batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the player.

• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the mains lead from the player.

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

Preparing the remote C

Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (not supplied).

Replacing battery

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.

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink.

2 to the mains

Location of controls

Inserting a cassette

With the side you want to play facing you

LINE (CFD-S300L only)

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (CFD-S300L only)

LINE IN (CFD-S300L only)

SLEEP

OPERATE (POWER)

Display

MODE

Loading a CD

OPR/BATT

Number buttons

., >

TUNE –, +

With the labeled side up

Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY ENT MEMORY

RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET

MEGA BASS

TAPE

VOLUME –, +*

Remote sensor

Display

Total track number

To turn on/off the power

CFD-S300L: Press OPERATE. CFD-S300: Press POWER.

To adjust the volume

Press VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote).

To listen through headphones

Connect the headphones to the i (headphones) jack.

Adjusting the sound emphasis

To reinforce the bass sound

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

Total playing time

Programmed track Playing order

Falling asleep to music

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 “OFF” t “10” t “20” t “30”.

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.

Remote Control

OPERATE

(POWER)

FUNCTION

*The button has a tactile dot.

BAND

.,> PRESET –, +

VOL –, +*

Playing a CD

1 Press CD (direct power-on).

(On the remote, press OPERATE (or POWER) and then press FUNCTION reapeatedly until “Cd” appears in the display.)

2 Load a CD in the CD compartment. 3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD compartment. 4 Press u.

The player plays all the tracks once.

stop playback pause playback

go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD locate a specific track directly* locate a point while listening

to the sound locate a point while observing

the display

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

pressing x.

Tip

To 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.

Using the display

To check the total track number and playing time

Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY in stop mode (see fig. D).

To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY repeatedly while playing a CD. The display changes as follows:

t the current track number and playing time

the current track number and the remaining time on the current track*

the number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD

* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as “- -:- -” in the display.

Selecting the play mode

Press MODE until “REP 1” “REP ALL” “SHUF” “SHUF REP” “PGM” “PGM REP” appears in the display. Then proceed as follows:

To Select

repeat a single track “REP 1”

repeat all tracks “REP ALL” shuffle play “SHUF” repeat tracks “SHUF REP”

in random order programme play “PGM”

repeat programmed tracks “PGM REP”

To cancel selected play mode

Press MODE until the selected mode disappears from the display.

To check the programmed track and playing order in 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 programmed order.

To change the current programme

Press x once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current programme will be erased. Then create a new programme following the programming procedure.

Tip

You can record your own programme. After you’ve created the programme, insert a blank tape and press z to start recording.

Press

x u

Press the button again to resume play after pause.

> . Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

a number button of the track > (forward) or . (backward) while playing until you

find the point > (forward) or . (backward) in pause until you find

the point

Then do this

Press the number button for the track you want to repeat.

Press u. Press u. Press u.

Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to programme in the order you want up to 20 tracks (see fig. E). Then press u.

Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to programme in the order you want up to 20 tracks. Then Press u.

Listening to the radio

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 indication changes as follows: CFD-S300: “FM” t “AM” CFD-S300L: “FM” t “MW” t “LW”

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.

Tip

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

Changing the AM/MW tuning interval

The AM/MW tuning interval is preset to 9 kHz at the factory. If you need to change the AM/MW tuning interval, do the following: 1 While keeping the RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET button and x button pressed,

disconnect the mains lead from the mains.

2 While keeping the RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET button and x button pressed,

reconnect the mains lead to the mains. The tuning interval is changed and “AM 9” “MW 9” or “AM 10” “MW 10” appears in the display for 2 seconds.

After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset your preset radio stations.

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations (CFD-S300), 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order, or 40 radio stations (CFD-S300L), 20 for FM and 10 for MW and LW in any order.

1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. 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 the number buttons that you want to preset the new station on for about 2 seconds.

To select the preset number over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. You need to hold down the last number button to enter for about 2 seconds. (Example: To select 12, press >10 and 1 first, then hold down 2 for about 2 seconds.)

Tip

The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the mains lead or remove the batteries.

Playing preset radio stations

1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station.

To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10 first, then corresponding number buttons. (Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first, and then press 2.)

On the remote

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

Playing a tape

1 Press TAPE (direct power-on).

(On the remote, press OPERATE (or POWER) and then press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TAPE” appears in the display.)

2 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Close the

compartment. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

3 Press n.

stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape pause playback

eject the cassette

Press

xZ m or M X

Press the button again to resume play after pause.

Recording

1 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I

(normal) tape only.

2 Select the programme source you want to record.

To record from the CD player

Press CD and insert a CD (See “Playing a CD”).

To record from the radio

Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET and tune in the station you want (See “Listening to the radio”).

3 Press z to start recording.

(n is depressed automatically.)

To Press

stop recording xZ pause recording X

Tips

• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level.

• If the AM/MW/LW programme makes a whistling sound after you've pressed z in step 3, press MODE 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 a tape with the recording you want to erase. 2 Press TAPE. 3 Press z.

Press the button again to resume recording.

Connecting optional components (CFD-S300L only)

You can record a CD on a MiniDisc and enjoy the sound from other components such as a portable MD, CD player, 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.

Recording a CD on a MiniDisc recorder or DAT recorder

1 Connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this player with the digital

input jack of MiniDisc and DAT using the digital connecting cable* (not supplied).

* Select a connecting cable depending on the type of the digital input jack of the recorder to be

connected. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected. The OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this player is square-shaped jack.

The type of the jack Model number of of the component the connecting cable to be connected

Optical miniplug POC-15AB (MiniDisc recorder, etc.)

Square-shaped optical POC-15A connector (MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.)

2 Turn on the power of this player and the connected component. 3 Make the connected component for recording. 4 Press u to start playing a CD.

Listening to the sound from the connected components

1 Connect the LINE IN jack of this player with the line output jack or headphones

jack of the other component using the audio connecting cable* (not supplied). * For MiniDisc recorder: a cable with a stereo-mini plug on both ends.

* For TV, VCR: a cable with a stereo-mini plug on one end and two phono plugs

on the other end.

2 Press LINE to display “LInE”. 3 Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack of the player.

Tip

You can record the sound from the connected component. Insert a blank tape into the tape compartment, and press z.

Notes

• Connect the cords firmly to avoid any malfunction.

• When other components are not connected, close the cover for the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD)

and LINE IN jacks to keep out dust.