Sony CFS-515L User Manual

Adjusting the audio emphasis

(DYNAMIC SOUND SYSTEM)

Using the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Use

MEGA BASS 400 Hz

1 kHz 4 kHz 10 kHz

Using the PRESET MODE

Set the position to To

MANUAL adjust the sound using the 5 BAND

DISCO get powerful, clear sounds emphasizing low

PARTY get light, bright sounds emphasizing high

LIVE get wide-ranging sounds having presence.

DYNAMIC

SOUND

SYSTEM

MANUAL

DYNAMIC

SOUND

SYSTEM

DISCO

DYNAMIC

SOUND

SYSTEM

PARTY

DYNAMIC

SOUND

SYSTEM

LIVE

Note

When adjusting the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, be sure to set the PRESET MODE to MANUAL. The graphic equalizer will not work in any other position.

To adjust the sound balance of the right and left speakers.

Use BALANCE.

To adjust

deep bass sound. speaking voice, middle frequencies

of instrumental music. presence of vocals. brightness of the sound. high treble sounds or to reduce high

frequency noise/tape hiss.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.

and high range audio.

and middle range audio.

Setting up the system

Connecting the Speakers

Make sure you turn off the power before making connections.

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1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down until it

snaps into place a.

2 Connect the black wires to (–) minus and the red wires to

(+) plus terminals: the right speaker wires to the RIGHT, and the left speaker wires to the LEFT terminals.

Tip

To detach the speakers, unlock the speaker b and slide the speaker box all the way up and away from the player.

Choosing Power Sources

To use the player on AC power source (mains)

Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN jack.

Radio CassetteCorder

Operating Instructions

CFS-515S CFS-515L

3-862-882-61(1)

Troubleshooting

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.

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.

Precautions

On safety/power sources

• 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.

• 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 voltage selector is located on the rear of the player (CFS-515S only).

• 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 rear.

Specifications

On placement/operation

• 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 anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and to prolong the life of its components.

• 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.

• 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 questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

1 to AC IN

2 to a wall outlet

To use the player on batteries

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

To adjust the voltage (CFS-515S only)

Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the rear) to your local power supply.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

220 - 240V

110 - 120V

Tip

For customers supplied with an AC plug adaptor, use it if the plug of the mains lead does not match your mains.

Notes

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

•Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating. Replace all batteries with new ones.

There is no audio.

• Connect the mains lead securely.

• Insert the batteries properly.

• Replace all batteries if they are weak.

• Unplug the headphones.

• Adjust the volume.

• Set FUNCTION to the position you want to operate.

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.

Cassette cannot be inserted.

• Insert the cassette properly.

The r REC button does not function.

• No cassette is in deck B.

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.

Poor playback, recording or erasing quality.

• Dirty heads. Clean the unit (as shown) with a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

• Demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer.

Deck A

Playback head

Deck B

Erase head

Record/ Playback head

Pinch roller

Capstan

Pinch roller

Capstan

Cotton swab

• Frequency range

CFS-515S

FM: Saudi Arabia: 87.6-107 MHz

Other countries: 87.6-108 MHz MW: 530-1,605 kHz SW1: 2.3-7 MHz SW2: 7-22 MHz

CFS-515L

FM: 65-108 MHz MW: 531-1,602 kHz LW: 153-279 kHz SW: 5.95-18 MHz

• IF

FM: 10.7MHz MW/LW/SW: 455 kHz

• Aerials

FM/SW: Telescope MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar

• Recording system

4-track, 2-channel stereo

• Frequency response

70–13,000 Hz

• Speakers

Full range: 10 cm (4 inches) dia., 6 ohms, cone type/Tweeter: 2 cm (

• Output

Headphones jack (stereo minijack), for 16–68 ohms impedance headphones

• Maximum power output

5 W + 5 W

/16 inches) dia.

• Battery life

FM Recording: Sony R20P: Approx. 10 hours/Sony LR20 alkaline: Approx. 20 hours Playback: Sony R20P: Approx. 3.5 hours/Sony LR20 alkaline: Approx. 8 hours

• Power requirements

CFS-515S

110-120 V/220-240 V AC selectable, 50/60 Hz

CFS-515L

230 V AC, 50 Hz

9V DC, six R20 (size D) batteries

• Power consumption

AC 18 W

• Dimensions

• Mass

• Supplied accessory

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

697 x 211 x 201.5

Approx.

/2 x 8 3/8 x 8 inches) incl. projecting

(27 parts and controls, not incl. handle

Approx. 5.8 kg (12 lb 13 oz) incl. batteries

AC power cord (1)

mm (w/h/d)

Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

STOP/EJECT

REC

FUNCTION

DUBBING

NORM

HIGH

STOP/EJECT

REC

PLAY

Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

Location of controls Listening to the radio

MIC

OPR/BATT

VOLUME

FUNCTION

BAND

FINE TUNING

TUNING

1 Set FUNCTION to RADIO.

FUNCTION

RADIO

2 Set BAND to the band you want.

Deck A

Deck B

PLAY FFREW

FFREWREC PLAY

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

BAND

FM SW1 SW2 MW

CFS-515S

3 Tune to the station you want.

TUNING

BAND

FM SW MW LW

CFS-515L

Playing a tape

1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE /RADIO

OFF.

TAPE/

RADIO OFF

FUNCTION

2 Insert a recorded tape into deck A or B.

With the side you want to play facing you.

STOP/EJECT

Recording (deck B)

To record from the radio

Tune to the station you want.

To record from the built-in microphone

Set FUNCTION to TAPE/RADIO OFF.

2 Insert a blank tape into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing you.

3 Press r REC on deck B.

( PLAY is depressed automatically.

Dubbing (deck A to B)

1 To dub at high speed

Set FUNCTION to DUBBING•HIGH.

To dub at normal speed

Set FUNCTION to DUBBING•NORM.

2 Insert a recorded tape into deck A, and a

blank tape into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing you.

ISS* FM MODE/ISS**

* CFS-515S only ** CFS-515L only

5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

PRESET MODE

BALANCE

FINE TUNING

To tune in an SW band, use FINE TUNING for better SW reception.

To turn off the radio

Set FUNCTION to TAPE/RADIO OFF.

To improve broadcast reception

Reorient the aerial for FM. Reorient the player itself for MW/LW. For SW, pull the aerial vertically.

Tips

•If the FM broadcast is noisy, set FM MODE/ISS (at the rear) to MONO and the radio will play in monaural (CFS-515L only).

•To listen through headphones, connect the headphones to the 2 (headphone) jack.

•For best results, move the player away from a TV.

MW/LW

3 Press ( PLAY.

PLAY

stop playback fast-forward or

rewind the tape pause playback

Tip

When you play both decks, you will hear only deck B.

Note

Do not press ) FF, 0 REW or ( PLAY on the other deck during playback as this causes excessive wow and flutter.

Press

p6 STOP/EJECT ) FF or 0 REW

P P AUSE

Press this button again to resume playback .

stop recording pause recording

Tips

•For best results, use the AC power source.

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

•If the MW or LW programme makes a whistling sound, set ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) or FM MODE/ISS (at the rear) to the position that more decreases the noise.

Notes

• While recording from the built-in microphone, you

cannot monitor the sound through the headphones.

• Do not press ) FF, 0 REW or ( PLAY on deck A

during recording as this causes excessive wow and flutter.

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 tab hole with adhesive tape.

Tab for side B

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

Press

p6 STOP/EJECT on deck B P PAUSE on deck B

Press this button again to resume recording.

Side A

Tab for side A

3 Press r REC on deck B.

( PLAY is depressed automatically.

4 Press ( PLAY on deck A.

To stop dubbing

Press p6 STOP/EJECT on deck A and B.

Tips

• For best results, use the AC power source.

• Do not set the FUNCTION during dubbing as this causes excessive wow and flutter.

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

• When the tape in deck A ends first, deck B will also stop recording. When the tape in deck B ends first, deck A plays on to the end of the tape.