Sony CFS-W338 User Manual

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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.

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.
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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.
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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
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
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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