To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Information
For customers in Europe
This Compact Disc player is classified as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located on the bottom exterior.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
The FUNCTION selector is located at the
front.
When you turn on the player, the OPR/BATT
indicator lights up.
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.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the
CFD-V20, CFD-V30 and CFD-V30L. Before
you start reading, check your model number.
The CFD-V20 is the model used for
illustration purpose.
To record from the CD player, set
FUNCTION to CD and insert a
CD (see page 4).
To record from the radio, select
the band and tune in the station
you want (see page 6).
Display
3Press r to start recording. (( is
depressed automatically).
Use these buttons for additional operations
p6
P
Basic Operations
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or
the tone will not affect
the recording level.
• If the AM/LW program
makes a whistling
sound after you’ve
pressed r in step 3, set
the FM MODE/ISS
(Interference Suppress
Switch) at the rear to the
position that most
decreases the noise.
(only for the models
equipped with FM
MODE/ISS selector at
the rear)
• For the best results, use
the AC power as a
power source for
recording.
You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons (CFD-V30/V30L
only). You can also find a specific point
in a track while playing a CD.
Number
buttons
=/+
(CFD-V30/V30L)
The CD Player
Note
CFD-V30/V30L only:
You cannot locate a
specific track if “PGM”
or ”SHUF REP” is lit in
the display. Turn off
the indication by
pressing p.
Tip
CFD-V30/V30L 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 locatePress
a specific track directlya number button of the
(CFD-V30/V30L only)track.
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
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see page 15 ).
PLAY
MODE
^FUNCTION =/+
Tip
CFD-V30/V30L only:
To enjoy a short repeat
play, use LOOP on the
remote.
As soon as you press
and hold LOOP during
play, the player starts
a loop play of the part
between the point
where you pressed
LOOP and a point
about a second behind.
When you release
LOOP, the player
returns to normal play.
1 Set FUNCTION to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE until the repeat mode you
want appears in the display.
To repeatSelect
a single trackREP 1
all tracksREP ALL
tracks in random orderSHUF REP
programed tracksPGM REP
3 Do either of the following to start repeat play:
You can arrange the playing order of
the tracks on a CD.
Tips
• CFD-V30/V30L only:
To create your own
program on the remote,
proceed as follows:
1 Set FUNCTION to
CD on the player.
2 Press MODE until
“PGM” appears in
the display.
3 Press the number
buttons on the
remote for the tracks
you want to program
in the order you
want.
4 Press (.
• You can play the same
program again, since
the program is saved
until you open the CD
compartment or switch
FUNCTION.
• The current program
will be erased if you
switch FUNCTION or
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.
1 Set FUNCTION to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” appears in the
3 Press the = or + then press DISPLAY/
4 Press ^ to start program play.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” disappears from the
display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY/ENTER.
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
display.
ENTER for the tracks you want to program in the
order you want. You can program up to 20 tracks.
You can use the AC power or batteries as
a power source.
Use the AC power source whenever you
record since recording consumes much
power.
Tip
Only for the
customers supplied
with an AC plug
adaptor:
Use the supplied AC
plug adaptor if the plug
of the AC power cord
does not match your
outlet.
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.
Adjusting the voltage (only for the models
equipped with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR at the
bottom )
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR (at the bottom) to
your local power supply.
AC IN
Battery compartment
To a wall outlet
CFD-V30/V30L only: Inserting batteries into
the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) 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.