Sony CFD-S35CP Users guide
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Notes on DualDiscs
3-874-353-11(1)
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
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
Operating Instructions
GB
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.
CFD-S35CP
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC
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 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 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Power sources Specifications
Connect the AC power cord or insert six R20 (size D) 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.
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.
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Notice for the customer in the
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like for a long time.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
2 to the wall outlet1 to AC IN
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.)
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
120 V model
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
Other models
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
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 Ω, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones
Power output
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 Ω, 10% harmonic distortion)
Maximum power output
5.2 W
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand models: 230 - 240 V AC, 50Hz
Mexico model: 120 V AC, 60Hz
Other models: 230 V AC, 50Hz
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 14 W
Basic Operations
Audio CD
Track
number
Playing
time
MP3 disc
MP3 file
number
After the file name is displayed,
the playing time will appear
To Press
Pause playback
Stop playback
Go to the next
on the unit ( on the remote)
. To resume play, press it again.
.
.
track/MP3 file
Go back to the
.
previous track/
MP3 file
Select a folder on
an MP3 disc
FLDR + on the unit to go forward
and FLDR – to go backward .
(On the remote, use FOLDER +,
– .)
Locate a point
while listening to
the sound
(forward) or (backward)
on the unit while playing and
hold it until you find the point (On
the remote, use or .)
Locate a point
while observing
the display
(forward) or (backward)
on the unit in pause and hold
it until you find the point (On the
remote, use or .)
* VOLUME + (VOL + on the remote) , , and 5
on the remote have a tactile dot.
Locate a specific
track/MP3 file
the number button of the track/
MP3 file on the remote.
directly
Remove the CD
Before using the unit
About the operating voltage
The player’s operating voltage is shown on the bottom
of the unit. For changing the AM tuning interval, radio
frequency range, and AC operation, check the operating
voltage of your player.
To turn on/off the power
Press POWER .
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote) .
To listen through headphones
Connect the headphones to the (headphones) jack.
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. 420 × 155 × 260 mm (w/h/d)
(16 5/8 × 6 1/8 × 10 1/4 inches) (incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb. 3 oz) (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
To select the sound characteristic
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio
emphasis you want.
Choose To get
powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing
low and high range audio
light, bright sounds emphasizing high
and middle range audio
percussive sounds, emphasizing bass
audio
the presence of vocals, stressing
middle range audio
the whole dynamic range for music
such as classical music
To reinforce the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS .
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.
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 or open the CD compartment in
stop mode.
• When you locate a track/MP3 file numbered over 10, press >10
on the remote first, then the corresponding number buttons on
the remote.
Example: To play track/MP3 file number 123, press >10 first, then
1, 2 and 3.
Note
You cannot locate a specific track/MP3 file if “SHUF” or “PGM” is
lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing .
Example of folder structure and playing
order
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
Folder
MP3 file
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1 Press CD
(On the remote, press POWER and then press
FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the
display.)
2 Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
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 place MP3 discs, MP3 indicator lights up
after the player reads the file information.
on the unit.
on the unit,
on the unit ( on the remote) .
Notes on MP3 discs
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the files on that disc.
During this time, “READ” blinks. If there are many folders or nonMP3 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: 300
Maximum directory levels: 8
• Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to
16 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. If the file does
not have the ID3 tag information, “No title” appears instead of song
title, “No album” 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
unit (BAND on the remote) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes
as follows:
“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 cannot 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.
Changing the AM tuning interval
(Except for the 120 V model)
If you need to change the AM tuning interval, do the
following:
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
unit until “AM” is displayed.
2 Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY
on the unit for 2
seconds.
3 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
unit for 2 seconds.
“9k” or “10k” flashes.
4 Press PRESET + or –
“9k” for 9 kHz interval or “10k” for 10 kHz interval.
5 Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY
After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset your
preset AM radio stations.
on the unit to select
on the unit.
Playing a tape
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press TAPE
2 Press
on the unit.
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
on the unit.
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.
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, place a CD and press
CD on the unit.
To record from the radio, tune in the station you want.
3 Press
( is depressed automatically).
To Press
Pause recording
Stop recording
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the
recording level.
• If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you’ve pressed
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
3 Press
on the unit to start recording
on the unit.
Press the button again to
resume recording.
on the unit.
in step 3, press MODE on the unit to select the position of
on the unit.
on the unit.
on the
on the
on the
Other Operations
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
While the CD is stopped, you can check them in the
display.
Total track number
Total playing time
To check the remaining time
Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY on the unit while
playing a CD. The display changes as follows:
The current track number and playing time
The current track number and the remaining
time of the current track
The time remaining on the CD
Checking the information of an MP3
disc
To check the total folder number and total
file number on the CD
While the CD is stopped, you can check them in the
display.
Total folder
number
To check file information
Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY on the unit while
playing an MP3 disc. The display changes as follows:
The current track number and playing time
The current track number and “- -:- -”
(remaining time)
“- -:- -” (remaining time)
ID3’s song title (No title)
ID3’s artist name (No artist)
ID3’s album name (No album)
Playing tracks/MP3 files
repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 files repeatedly in normal,
shuffle or program play modes.
1 Press CD
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
A single
track/MP3
file
All tracks/
MP3 files
on the CD
A selected
folder
(MP3 disc
only)
Tracks/
MP3 files
in random
order
Files in a
selected
folder in
random
order
(MP3 disc
only)
Programed
tracks/
MP3 files
on the unit.
1
Press REPEAT until “REP 1” appears.
2 Press or to select the track/
MP3 file that you want to repeat.
3 Press
1 Press REPEAT
2 Press
1 Press MODE until “FOLDER” and then
press REPEAT until “REP” appears.
2 Select the folder by pressing FLDR + or
FLDR – (FOLDER + or – on the remote)
3 Press
1 Start Shuffle Play (see “Playing tracks/
MP3 files in random order”).
2 Press REPEAT
3 Press
1 Start Folder Shuffle Play (see “Playing
tracks/MP3 files in random order”).
2 Press REPEAT
“REP” appears.
3 Press
1 Program tracks/MP3 files (see “Creating
your own program”).
2 Press REPEAT
3 Press
Total file number
on the unit ( on the remote)
.
until “REP” appears.
on the unit ( on the remote)
.
.
on the unit ( on the remote)
.
until “REP” appears.
on the unit ( on the remote)
.
on the unit until
.
until “REP” appears.
on the unit ( on the remote)
.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT until “REP” disappears from the
display.
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
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE
display.
When you select Folder Shuffle Play (MP3 disc only),
press MODE on the unit until “FOLDER” and
“SHUF” appear in the display. Then press FLDR + or
– (FOLDER + or – on the remote) on the unit to
select a folder you want.
3 Press
start Shuffle Play.
on the unit.
until “SHUF” appears in the
on the unit ( on the remote) to
To cancel Shuffle Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE 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 20 tracks/
MP3 files on a CD.
1 Press CD
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE
display.
3 Press
MEMORY on the unit for the tracks/MP3 files
you want to program in the order you want.
Audio CD
MP3 disc
4 Press
start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE until “PGM”
disappears from the display.
To check the order of tracks/MP3 files
before play
Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY on the unit.
Every time you press the button, the track number, MP3
file name or folder name 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.
on the unit.
until “PGM” appears in the
or then press DISP/ENT/
Programed track
number
Playing order
Programed file
number
Playing order
on the unit ( on the remote) to
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player’s memory.
You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10
for AM in any order.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
unit to select the band.
2 Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
the unit for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the
display.
3 Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY
The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
on the unit.
on the
on
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
unit to select the band.
on the
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down DISP/ENT/MEMORY
for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in
the display.
4 Press PRESET + or –
preset number you want for the station flashes in
the display.
5 Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY
The new station replaces the old one.
On the remote
1 Press BAND
in the display.
until the band you want appears
on the unit
on the unit until the
on the unit.
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down the number buttons
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
AC power cord or remove the batteries.
that you want
Playing preset radio stations
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
unit to select the band.
2 Press PRESET + or –
the stored station.
On the remote
1 Press BAND
2 Press the number buttons
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 unit to tune in
.
to tune in the
on the
Falling asleep to music
1 Play the music source you want.
2 Press SLEEP
3 Press SLEEP
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 ,
the minutes in the display are entered.
When the preset time has passed, the player goes off
automatically.
To cancel the sleep function
Press 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.
to display “SLEEP.”
to select the minutes until the
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
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 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.
Tab for side A
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.
The power is not on, and “BATT” 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.
•
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-Rs/CD-RWs 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 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 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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