Sony CFD-V8 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, 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 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.

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.

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 “– –” 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.

• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.

• 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 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.

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 REC 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.

Record/playback head

Erase head Pinch roller

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 AC power
cord and insert the batteries again. If the
problem persists, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

Capstan

Lens

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 - 107.0 MHz (Hong Kong model)

87.6 - 108.0 MHz (Other models)

AM: 531 - 1 602 kHz (Hong Kong model)

530 - 1 710 kHz (Other models)

Antenna

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

1.8 W + 1.8 W (at 3.2 Ω, 10 % harmonic
distortion in AC operation)

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder:
Hong Kong model: 230V AC, 50 Hz
Other models: 120V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries

Power consumption

AC 20 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. 420 × 165 × 256 mm (w/h/d)
(16 5⁄8 × 6 1⁄2 × 10 1⁄8 inches) (incl.
projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb. 1 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessory

AC power cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series

English

WARNING

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

To avoid electrical shock, do not open

CD Radio
Cassette­Corder

Operating Instructions

the cabinet. Refer servicing to
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.

The FUNCTION selector is located at the front.
When you turn on the player, the OPR/BATT
indicator lights up.

CFD-V8

©2003 Sony Corporation
Printed in China

3-259-426-11 (1)

Power Sources

B

Connect the AC power cord A or insert six size D (R20) 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 AC power cord from the player.

A

1 to AC IN

2 to a wall outlet

Location of controls

Playing a CD

Playing a tape

Inserting a cassette

With the side you want to
play facing upward

VOLUME

MEGA BASS

i

OPR/BATT

To turn off the power

Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/RADIO OFF.

To adjust the volume

Turn VOLUME.

To listen through headphones

Connect the headphones to the i (headphones) jack.

To reinforce the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS to $ON. To return to normal sound, press the button to 4OFF.

PLAY MODE

ENTER

FUNCTION

TUNING

FM MODE (rear)

Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

x

.,>

u

Loading a CD

Display

C

D

E

With the labeled side up

Total track number

Track number

Programd track

1 Load a CD in the CD compartment.
2 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to close the compartment.
3 Set FUNCTION to CD (see fig. C).
4 Press u (see fig. D).

The player plays all the tracks once.

To Press

stop playback x
pause playback u

go to the next track >
go back to the previous track .
remove the CD Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
locate a point while listening > (forward) or . (backward) while playing until you

to the sound find the point

Press the button again to resume play after pause.

Selecting the play mode

1 Set FUNCTION to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE until “REP 1”, “REP”, “SHUF”, “SHUF REP”, “PGM” or

“PGM REP” appears in the display. Then proceed as follows:

To Select Then do this

repeat a single track “REP 1” Select the track you want to repeat by pressing >

repeat all the track “REP” Press u.
shuffle play “SHUF” Press u.
repeat tracks “SHUF REP” Press u.

in random order
program play “PGM” Press > or . then press ENTER for the

repeat programd tracks “PGM REP” Press > or . then press ENTER for the

To cancel selected play mode

Press PLAY MODE until the selected mode disappears from the display.

To check the order of tracks in the display

To check the order of tracks before play, press ENTER.
Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programd order.

To change the current program

Press x 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

• 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 z
and then u to start recording.

or . and press u.

tracks you want to program in the order you
want up to 20 tracks (see fig. E). Then press u.

tracks you want to program in the order you
want up to 20 tracks. Then Press u.

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

compartment. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

2 Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/RADIO OFF.
3 Press N.

To Press

stop playback xZ
fast-forward or rewind the tape M or m
pause playback X

Press the button again to resume play after pause.

eject the cassette xZ

Recording

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

(normal) tape only.

2 Select the program source you want to record.

To record from the CD player

Set FUNCTION to CD and insert a CD.

To record from the radio

Set FUNCTION to FM or AM and tune in the station you want.

3 To record from the CD player

Press z and then u to start recording.
(N is depressed automatically.)

To record from the radio

Press z to start recording.
(N is depressed automatically.)

To Press

stop recording xZ
pause recording X

Press the button again to resume recording.

Tips

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

• 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 Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/RADIO OFF.
3 Press z.

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

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 anti­static 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.

Listening to the radio

1 Set FUNCTION to FM or AM.
2 Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station.

To receive FM stereo program

Set FM MODE at the rear to STEREO. If the FM broadcast is noisy, set it to MONO and the
radio will play in monaural.

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