Sony CFD-20 User manual
SONY.
CD
Radio
Cassette-Corder
3-754-849-22
(2)
CFD-20/30
Operating
Instructions
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it
for
future
reference.
COMPACT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
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RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
CAUTION
:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
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.
CAUTION
The
use
of
optical
instruments
with
this
product
will
increase
eye
hazard.
Sony
Corporation
©
1992
Printed
in
Korea
Owner’s
Record
The
model
number
and
serial
number
are
located
at
the
bottom.
Record
the
model
and
serial
numbers
in
the
space
provided
below.
Refer
to
these
numbers
whenever
you
cail
upon
your
Sony
dealer
regarding
this
product.
Model
No.
Serial
No.
INFORMATION
This
equipment
generates
and
uses
radio
frequency
energy
and
if
not
installed
and
used
properly,
that
is,
in
strict
accordance
with
the
manufacturer’s
instructions,
may
cause
interference
to
radio
and
television
reception.
It
has
been
type
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
computing
device
in
accordance
with
the
specifications
in
Subpart
J
of
Part
15
of
FCC
Rules,
which
are
designed
to
prodvide
reasonable
protection
against
such
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
tf
this
equipment
does
cause
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
Reorient
the
receiving
antenna
Relocate
the
equipment
with
respect
to
the
receiver
Move
the
equipment
away
from
the
receiver
Plug
the
equipment
into
a
different
outlet
so
that
equipment
and
receiver
are
on
different
branch
circuits.
|f
necessary,
the
user
should
consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/television
technician
for
additional
suggestions.
The
user
may
find
the
following
booklet
prepared
by
the
Federal
Communications
Commission
helpful:
“How
to
Identify
and
Resolve
Radio-TV
Interference
Problems”.
This
booklet
is
available
from
the
U.S.
Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
DC
20402,
Stock
No.
004-000-00345-4.
For
the
customers
in
Canada
This
apparatus
complies
with
the
Class
B
limits
for
radio
noise
emissions
set
out
in
Radio
Interference
Regulations.
CAUTION:
TO
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
POLARIZED
AC
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEP-
TACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
P/N
2
3874S-2003Y
About
This
Manual
This
manual
includes
information
on
two
CD
radio
cassette-
corders,
the
CFD-20
and
CFD-30.
First,
refer
to
the
model
name
indicated
on
the
top
and
bottom
panels
and
check
what
your
model
is.
Any
differences
in
appearance
or
operation
of
the
two
models
are
clearly
indicated
in
the
text,
for
example,
“For
CFD-30
only.”
However,
note
that
the
illustrations
used
in
this
manual
are
those
of
the
CFD-30.
Precautions
Notes
on
power
sources
Operate
the
unit
only
120
AC
or
9
V
DC.
For
AC
operation,
use
the
supplied
AC
power
cord;
do
not
use
any
other
type.
For
battery
operation,
use
six
size
D
(R20)
batteries.
eWhen
the
internal
batteries
will
not
be
used,
remove
them
to
avoid
damage
caused
by
battery
leakage
and
corrosion.
eUnpiug
the
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
when
it
is
not
to
be
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
Note
on
handling
the
unit
eAs
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.
elf
the
unit
is
brought
directly
from
a
cold
to
a
warm
location,
or
is
placed
in
a
very
damp
room,
moisture
may
condense
on
the
lens
inside
the
CD
player
section.
Should
this
occur,
the
player
will
not
operate
properly.
In
this
case,
remove
the
disc
and
wait
about
an
hour
for
the
moisture
to
evaporate.
eAvoid
exposure
to
temperature
extremes,
direct
sunlight,
dust,
or
mechanical
shock.
*jf
the
unit
is
left
in
a
car
parked
in
the
sun,
be
sure
to
choose
a
location
in
the
car
where
the
unit
will
not
be
subject
to
the
direct
rays
of
the
sun.
eShould
any
solid
object
or
liquid
fail
into
the
unit,
unplug
the
unit,
remove
the
batteries,
and
have
the
unit
checked
by
qualified
personne!
before
operating
it
any
further.
Be
careful
not
to
lift
the
handle
while
the
telescopic
antenna
is
in
a
raised
position.
eAfter
long
storage,
set
the
unit
in
playback
mode
and
warm
it
up
for
a
few
minutes
before
inserting
a
cassette.
Do
not
place
anything
within
10
mm
of
the
side
of
the
cabinet.
The
ventilation
holes
must
be
unobstructed
for
the
proper
operation
of
the
unit
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
unit
to
prevent
possible
damage
from
the
magnet.
Note
on
cassettes
longer
than
90
minutes
The
use
of
those
cassettes
is
not
recommended
except
for
long
continuous
recording
or
playback.
If
you
have
any
question
or
problem
concerning
your
unit
that
is
not
covered
in
this
manual,
consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer.
Power
Sources
The
OPR/BATT
indicator
lights
during
operation.
House
Current
1
to
AC
IN
AC
power
cord
(supplied)
>
2
to
a
wall
outlet
The
unit
cannot
be
operated
on
the
internal
batteries
when
the
AC
power
cord
is
connected
to
the
unit.
Insert
six
size
D
(R20)
batteries
For
critical
recording
or
disc
playing
Operating
the
unit
on
AC
power
is
recommended.
When
to
replace
the
batteries
If
the
batteries
become
weak
while
the
unit
is
in
operation,
the
OPR/BATT
indicator
will
glow
faintly.
In
this
case,
replace
all
the
batteries
with
new
ones.
DIRECTION
To
pause:
Press
Wl.
To
resume
play,
press
Il
again.
To
wind
the
tape
rapidly
in
<
direction:
Press
<4.
To
wind
the
tape
rapidly
in
®
direction:
Press
PP.
To
eject
the
tape:
Press
BA.
To
receive
an
FM
stereo
program
Set
the
ISS/FM
MODE
switch
on
the
rear
panel
to
STEREO.
When
an
FM
stereo
program
is
tuned
in,
the
FM
STEREO
indicator
lights.
If
the
received
FM
stereo
signal
is
too
weak,
the
reception
becomes
monaural,
and
the
FM
STEREO
indicator
will
go
out.
2
Insert
a
cassette.
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
FUNCTION
PEew
a=
@
TA
CO/RADIO
OFF
gemma
To
listen
to
the
reverse
side
(CFD-30
only)
Push
down
and
release
the
DIRECTION
lever.
The
FWD/REV
(forward/reverse)
indicator
indicates
the
side
being
played.
When
an
FM
stereo
program
is
noisy
Set
the
switch
to
MONO.
You
can
hear
the
monaural
program
with
less
noise.
2
Select
the
desired
band.
FUNCTION
BAND
Al
“RADIO
—
—y
~~—aee
Dial
pointer
TUNING
tl
To
select
playback
mode
(CFD-30
only)
\
TONE
Lowe
*HIGH
DIR
(direction)
MODE
selector
To
play
both
sides
of
a
cassette
repeatedly
Set
to
C7D
|
To
play
both
sides
of
a
cassette
once”
Set
to
To
stop
play
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
<4
When
the
tape
reaches
the
end,
<4
is
released
automatically.
om
MIN>
«MAX
VOLUME
*Playback
should
be
started
from
the
forward
(front)
side.
Be
sure
to
set
the
4d
>
FWD/REV
indicator
to
<1.
If
not,
the
tape
will
stop
playing
when
the
playback
of
the
reverse
side
is
finished,
even
if
the
DIR
MODE
selector
is
set
to
-.
wae
To
tum
off
the
radio
FUNCTION
TAPES
=
=
COPRAOIO
OFF
egg
MINe
*MAX
VOLUME
[
For
improved
reception
atcvexe)co|
{ale
Marre
only
a
TYPE
|
(normal)
cassette
for
recording.
1
Insert
a
cassette.
2
From
a
disc
FUNCTION
2
From
the
radio
FUNCTION
gue
BAND
>
=
:
I
oe
RADIO
On
recording
level
To
record
in
PGM
(program)
mode
Recording
level
is
automatically
set.
Volume
1
Set
FUNCTION
to
CD.
and
tone
adjustments
will
not
affect
2
Select
PGM
play.
(See
“Selecting
Various
Playing
Modes”.)
3
Press
the
@
REC
button.
Disc
playing
and
recording
will
automatically
start
after
about
8
seconds.
recording
level.
To
reduce
noise
during
AM
recording
Set
the
ISS*/FM
MODE
switch
on
the
rear
panel
to
1,
2
or
3,
depending
on
which
one
Note
(CFD-30
only)
best
reduces
the
noise.
The
auto-reverse
function
does
not
work
for
recording.
You
can
record
only
on
the
forward
(
<i)
*ISS
=
Interference
Suppress
Switch
side.
>>
PLAY
REC
ATS
To
stop
recording
Press
(J
of
the
CD
player
and
@
A
of
the
cassette
deck.
far
eta
pete
poe
Label
‘surface
up
When
the
tape
reaches
the
end,
@
and
<
are
released
automatically.
<4
is
depressed
automatically.
To
turn
off
the
unit
When
you
record
from
a
disc,
Set
FUNCTION
to
TAPE
TUNIN
press
@
REC
after
the
number
CD/RADIO
OFF.
4M
of
the
selections
in
the
disc
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)
and
the
total
playing
time
are
we
displayed.
w
Disc
playing
will
automatically
start
from
the
first
selection
after
about
8
seconds.
To
prevent
accidental
erasure
Break
off
the
tab
corresponding
to
the
side
which
has
been
recorded
on.
Recording
on
that
side
will
be
protected.
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side
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8
cm
(3
inch)
CD
can
be
played
without
an
adaptor.
2
Place
a
disc.
FUNCTION
Prorat
re)
:
Giz
i
(S=
=
Press
completely.
Label
surface
up
The
number
of
selections
in
the
disc
and
the
total
playing
time
will
appear
in
the
display
window.
To
pause:
Press
0.
To
resume
play,
press
Do
not
press
CD
OPEN
during
playing
To
reinforce
the
bass
sound:
Press
B
00
again.
Otherwise,
the
disc
will
be
damaged.
BOOST
(
=
ON).
To
eject
a
disc:
Press
CD
OPEN.
Be
sure
to
stop
the
disc
first.
While
listening
to
the
tape
or
radio
You
can
also
adjust
the
sound
with
I
BOOST.
ss
BASS
lio
ith
BASS
4
To
stop
play
TONE
¢
)
Lows
*HIGH
First
selection
|
MIN
*MAX
To
turn
off
the
unit
Elapsed
playing
time
YORUME
Set
FUNCTION
to
TAPE
CD/RADIO
OFF.
Note
on
BASS
BOOST
BASS
BOOST
is
most
effective
around
the
third
position
from
MIN
of
the
volume
range.
Even
if
you
raise
the
volume
more,
the
BASS
BOOST
effect
will
be
negligible.
Notes
on
compact
discs
This
way
Handle
the
disc
by
its
edge.
Not
this
way
Do
not
touch
the
surface.
Not
this
way
Do
not
stick
paper
or
tape
nor
write
anything
on
the
surface.
Information
Display
During
playing
Between
selections
Remaining
time
until
the
next
selection
TRACK
MIN
-
SEC
ra
;
:
ne_naenog
Selection
number
~
Elapsed
playing
6
Bee
being
played
time
To
display
the
remaining
time
in
the
disc
being
played
Press
REMAIN/ENTER
While
CD
player
is
set
in
pause
El
:
neo
meet
\
wo
ou
te
tt
TRACK
MIN
SEC
me
ane
Remaining
number
Total
remainin
Pause
indication
appears
9
umbs
'
nae
9
of
selections
time
in
disc
To
return
to
the
normal
display,
press
REMAIN
/
ENTER
agein.
Note
During
shuffle
or
program
play,
the
remaining
time
in
the
disc
is
not
displayed
even
if
REMAIN/ENTER
is
pressed.
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To
locate
the
beginning
of
To
locate
the
next
selection
the
current
selection
. .
AMS/
Locating
a
particular
stancn(o)
ala
ae
selection
(AMS)*
Press
once.
Press
once.
To go
back
at
high
speed
To
go
ahead
at
high
speed
.
.
AMS/
Locating
a
particular
seanch
(+)
Asi
point
in
a
selection
ee
(SEARCH)
Keep
pressed.
Keep
pressed.
*AMS
is
the
abbreviation
of
Automatic
Music
Sensor.
Notes
on
the
AMS
function
¢
The
player
pauses
at
the
beginning
of
the
located
selection
when
you
press
Kd
or
PPI
in
pause
mode.
°
If
you
press
K@d@
repeatedly,
the
player
locates
the
previous
selections.
If
you
press
PPI
repeatedly,
the
player
locates
the
selections
ahead
and
stops
at
the
last
selection.
Selecting
Various
Playing
Modes
Each
time
PLAY
MODE
is
pressed,
play
mode
changes
as
follows.
To
stop
the
disc,
press
Ci.
Operate
while
listening
to
the
disc.
However,
select
INTRO
scan
play
when
disc
is
not
being
played.
EE
es
Scanning
all
1)
Press
PLAY
MODE
once
when
disc
is
the
selections
not
being
played.
—INTRO
PLAY
MODE
scan
play
Beginnings
of
2)
Press
[>
selections
are
played
for
10
successively.
(=)
Scanning
starts
from
the
first
selection
Press
PLAY
MODE
once
more
while
Repeating
one
|
listening
to
the
desired
selection.
selection
PLAY
MODE
—
REPEAT
1
E
Press
Ké@
or
PPI
for
another
selection.
T
|
Repeating
all
Press
PLAY
MODE
once
more.
When
play
reaches
the
end
of
the
disc,
it
starts
again
the
selections
: ;
from
the
first
selection.
—REPEAT
PLAY
MODE
ALL
+
Playing
[
repeatedly
in
Press
PLAY
MODE
once
more.
2
rabeom
PLAY
MODE
order
—REPEAT
|
O
SHUFFLE
a
7
1)
Press
PLAY
MODE
once
more.
PLAY
MODE
e
Choose
the
desired
selection
with
Kd
or
DPI.
AMS/
SEARCH
|
Program
1
5th
Selection
Playing
in
the
Ae
eaiaee
©
Press
REMAIN/ENTER
repeatedly
REMAIN!
—REPEAT
©
PGM
(program)
The
selection
is
stored.
Program
2
4)
Repeat
steps
@
and
©.
(Up
to
16
selections)
8
Press
[>.
a)
disappears
and
play
[
ley
starts.
Playing
in
the
7)
Pres
/
s
PLAY
MODE
once
more.
desired
order
once
PLAY
MODE
—PGM
©
(program)
@
Repeat
steps
@
to
@
above.
|
To
return
to
normal
play,
press
PLAY
MODE
once
more.
When
you
open
the
disc
holder
or
you
If
another
selection
is
stored
after
16
press
(1.
selections
have
been
stored
All
the
programmed
selections
are
The
first
selection
will
be
cleared
and
the
cleared.
new
one
will
be
stored
in
its
place.
Troubleshooting
Guide-—check
the
following
possible
causes.
Tape
Operation
General
No
sound
from
the
speakers
¢
improper
polarity
of
the
batteries
¢
Weak
batteries
-
Replace
ail
the
batteries
with
new
ones.
*
{mproper
FUNCTION
selector
setting
¢
The
headphones
are
plugged
in.
CD
Operation
The
unit
does
not
operate
¢
The
disc
is
inserted
with
the
labeled
surface
down.
¢
The
disc
compartment
lid
is
not
closed.
¢
Dusty
or
defective
disc
—
Clean
the
disc
with
an
optical
cleaning
cloth.
Wipe
the
disc
from
the
center
out.
¢
Moisture
condensation
>
See
“Precautions”.
¢
Improper
FUNCTION
selector
setting
#
When
the
CD
operation
buttons
cannot
be
activated,
turn
off
the
unit
and
turn
it
on
again.
Skipping
of
sound
in
CD
operation
¢
Dusty
or
defective
disc
~
Clean
the
disc.
e
Dirty
lens
~
Clean
the
lens
with
a
commercially
available
blower.
¢
Strong
vibrations
CFD-30
Capstan
eto
Pinch
roller
Record/playback
head
Erase
head
No
tape
operation
e
Ii
PAUSE
button
is
depressed.
—
Press
again
to
release
it.
@
REC
button
cannot
be
depressed.
e
The
cassette
inserted
has
the
tabs
removed.
-*
Cover
the
slots.
Sound
drop-outs,
loss
of
high
frequencies,
or
excessive
noise
¢
Dirty
heads
>
Clean
the
portions
illustrated
below
with
a
cleaning
tip
slightly
moistened
with
cleaning
fiuid
or
alcohol.
Recording
or
playack
cannot
be
made
or
there
is
a
decrease
in
sound
level.
¢
Dirty
heads
>
Clean
the
heads.
¢
Improper
FUNCTION
selector
setting
Unsatisfactory
erasing
¢
Dirty
erase
head
—
Clean
the
head.
CED-20
Pinch
roller
Record/playback
head
Capstan
Erase
head
Audio
Power
Specifications
POWER
OUTPUT
AND
TOTAL
HARMONIC
DISTORTION
With
3.0-ohm
loads,
both
channels
driven
from
150-15,000
Hz:
rated
2.3
W
per
channel
minimum
RMS
power,
with
no
more
than
10%
total
harmonic
distortion
in
AC
operation.
Other
Specifications
CD
player
section
System
Compact
disc
digital
audio
system
Laser
diode
properties
Material:
GaAlAs
Wavelength
780
nm
Emission
duration:
Continuous
Laser
output:
less
than
44.6
u.W
This
output
is
the
value
measured
at
a
distance
of
about
200
mm
from
the
objective
lens
surface
on
the
optical
pick-up
block.
20-20.000
Hz
+2
dB
Below
measurable
limit
Frequency
response
Wow
and
flutter
Radio
section
Frequency
range
FM:
87.6-108
MHz
AM:
530-1,710
kHz
FM:
Telescopic
antenna
AM:
Built-in
ferrite
bar
antenna
Tape
recorder
section
and
general
Recording
system
4-track
2-channel
stereo
Frequency
response
70-10,000
Hz
(with
TYPE
|
(NORMAL)
cassette)
Antennas
Speaker
Full-range
speakers:
10
cm
dia.,
cone
type
Power
output
(except
4.6W
(2.3
W
+
2.3
W)
{at
3.0
ohms,
USA
model)
10%
harmonic
distortion)
Input
Mixing
microphone
input
jack
(minijack)
Sensitivity
2.5
mV
For
low
impedance
microphone
Output
Headphones
jack
(stereo
minijack)
For
16-68
ohms
impedance
headphones
Power
requirements
120V
AC,
60
Hz
DC
9
V,
6
size
D
(R20)
batteries
Power
consumption
25
W
Battery
life
(hours)
FM
recording
CD
playing
Sony
SUM-1
(NS)
Sony
Alkaline
AM
1
(N)
approx.
9
approx.
2.5
Tape
playing
approx.
6
approx.
11
Approx,
410
x
170
x
235
mm
(wi/h/d)
(Approx.
16%
x
63%4
x
9%
inches)
incl.
projecting
parts
and
controls
Weight
Approx.
4.2
kg,
incl.
batteries
(Approx.
9
Ib
5
oz)
AC
power
cord
(1)
approx.
16.5
approx.
4.5
Dimensions
Supplied
accessory
Design
and
specifications
subject
to
change
without
notice.
Optional
Accessories
Sony
“MDR”
headphone
series
Sony
“Dynamic
microphone”
series
Head
demagnetizer
HE-5C
CD
cleaner
XP-CD1,
XP-CD4
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