
CFS-W338
^996 by Sony Oofporation
Pnnted In China
3-856-628-71(1)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the player to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
A
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVIQN6TOOUAUFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot, fully insert.
Owner's Record
The model number is located on the bottom, and
the serial number is located in the battery
compartment. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. CFS-W338 Serial No.
_________________
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, use the supplied AC power cord;
do not use any other type.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the player itself has been turned off.
• 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 on the bottom.
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
spring-wound 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.
Troubleshooting Specifications
There is no audio.
• Connect the AC power cord
securely.
• Insert the batteries properly.
• Replace all the batteries if they
are weak.
• Unplug the headphones.
• Adjust the volume.
• Set FUNCTION to the position
you want to operate.
Cassette cannot be
inserted.
Insert the cassette properlv.
The • 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
w'ith a commercialh' a\ aiiable
tape head demagnetiYer.
AUDIO POWER
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND
TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 3-2ohm loads, both
channels driven, from 15010,OOOHz; rated 1.5 watts per
channel minimum RMS power,
with no more than 10% total
harmonic distortion in AC
operation.
« Frequency range
FM; 87.6-108MHZ
AM: 530-l,710kHz
• Antennas FM; Telescope/.^M;
Built-in ferrite bar
• Recording system 4-track, 2-
channel stereo
• Frequency response 80-10,(X)0Hz
• Speakers Fullrange; lOcm
(4inches) dia., cone type
• Output Headphones jack(stereo
minijack), for 16-32 ohms
impedance headphones
• Power output (excluding the
USA model)
2.3W-f2.3W (at 10% harmonic
distortion in IXl operation)
• Battery life
FM Recording: Sony R20P;
Approx. 12 hours/Sony LR20
alkaline: Approx. 24 hours
Playback; R20P; Approx. 7
hours/Sony LR20 alkaline:
Approx. 12 hours
• Power requirements
Australian model; 230-240 V AC,
SOHz/Other models: 120 V' AC,
60Hz
9V DC, six size D (R20) batteries
• Power consumption
AC 14W
• Dimensions Approx. 540 x 159 x
163 mm (w/h/d) ( 21% x 6% x 6’/2
inches) incl. projecting parts and
controls, not incl. handle
• Mass Approx. 3.5kg (7 lb 11 oz)
incl. batteries
• Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

Location of controls Listening to the radio
MIC
Set FUNCTION to RADIO.
RADIO«
FUNCTION
Set BAND to FM or AM.
IBAND
Tune to the station you want.
TUNING
To turn off the radio
Set FUNCTION to TAPE/RADIO OFF.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player
itself for AM.
Tips
• To listen through the headphones, connect the
headphones to PHONES.
•For best results, move the player away the TV.

Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Playing a tape
1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE/RADIO
OFF.
TAPE •
RADIO OPF
FUNCTION
Insert a recorded tape into deck A
or B
PAUSE
II
3 Press PLAY.
PAUSESWitiCTFF REW
II ◄ ◄ ► ►
With the side you want to
play on facing forward.
FF
STOP/Ejea
m±
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.
Insert a blank tape into deck B.
With the side you want to
record on facing forward.
PAUSE STOP/EIECI FF
II
Press # REC on deck B.
PAUSE STOPtJECT FF REW PLAY REC
m±
II
◄ ◄
► ►
Dubbing (deck A to B)
To dub at high speed
Set FUNCTION to
DUBBING»HIGH.
To dub at normal speed
Set FUNCTION to
DUBBING«NORMAL.
Insert a recorded tape into deck A,
and a blank tape into deck B.
With the side you want to
record on facing forward.
PAUSE STOPIEia FF
II
◄ ◄
■ ±
Press • REC
on deck B.
DUBBING
NORMAL*
FF REW PLAY REC
HIGH«
FUNCTION
To
rtop playback
'ast-forward or or ► ►
ewind the tape For the side facing forward.
’ause playback
Press
II
Press this button again to
resume playback .
rip
Vhen you play both decks, you will only hear deck
i.
Mote
3o not press ► ► or on the other deck
luring playback as this causes excessive wow and
lutter.
To
Stop recording
Pause recording
Press
When the tape ends, the
recording stops.
II
Press this button again to
resume recording.
Tips
• For best results, use the AC power source.
• Adjusting the volunae or the tone vciil not affect the
recording level.
Note
• While recording from the built-in microphone,
you cannot monitor the sound through the
headphones.
• Do not press ► ► or on deck A during
recording as this causes excessive wow and flutter.
4 Press PLAY
on deck A.
FF REW PLAY
To stop dubbing
Press Hit on deck A and B.
Tips
• For best results, use the mains lead.
• Do not set the FUNCTION during dubbing as this
causes excessive wow and flutter.
• Adjusting the volume 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 will contiune to play.
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 Tab for side A
• The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of
play time is not recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.

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Choosing Power Sources
To use the player on AC power source
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN jack.
1 to AC IN ¥
To use the player on batteries
Insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment.
^
i2 to a wall outlet
Notes
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord
from the player.
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or
when the player stops operating. Replace all the batteries with
new ones.
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