Sony CFD-RG880CP User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Audio&Video Business Group
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
CFD-RG880CP
SPECIFICATIONS
CD RADIO CASSETTE-CORDER
9-889-387-01
2009A04-1
© 2009.01
E Model
East European Model
Russian Model
Ver. 1.0 2009.01
CD
Section
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism CFD-G700CP/G770CP/G770CPK
CD Mechanism Type KSM-213CDP/C2NP
Optical Pick-up Name KSS-213C
TAPE
Section
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism CFD-G505
Tape Transport Mechanism Type MF-G505V
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
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.)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
MX model:
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
BR, CET, E41, E92 model:
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 150 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13 000 Hz
USB section
Supported bit rate
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 - 320 kbps, VBR
WMA:
16 - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequencies
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32/44.1/48 kHz
WMA:
32/44.1/48kHz
(USB) port
USB-A (Full Speed)
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UNLEADED SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
NOTES ON CHIP COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be dam-
aged by heat.
FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIRING
• Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during
repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONET WARNING!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
General
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 Ω, cone type (2)
Woofer: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) dia., 4 Ω, cone type (1)
Tweeter: 2 cm (13/16 in.) dia. (2)
Input
Built-in audio cable with stereo-mini plug:
Minimum input level 245 mV
AUDIO IN Jack (stereo minijack):
Minimum input level 245 mV
(USB) port: Type A, maximum current 500 mA
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 Ωimpedance headphones
Power output
4 W + 4 W (at 3.2 Ω, 10% harmonic distortion)
Woofer:
12 W (at 4 Ω, 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
E91, MX model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
BR model: 120 – 127/220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
CET, E41 model: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
12 V DC, 8 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R6 (size AA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 28 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 6 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 18 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 6 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 5 h
Dimensions
Approx. 551 ×263 ×380 mm (w/h/d)
(incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 8.5 kg (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
• Abbreviation
BR : Brazilian model
CET : East European & Russian model
E41 : 230V AC area in E model
E92 : 120V AC area in E model
MX : Mexican model

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1. SERVICING NOTES ............................................. 4
2. GENERAL .................................................................. 5
3. DISASSEMBLY
3-1. Cabinet (Upper) Section-1 .............................................. 9
3-2. Cabinet (Upper) Section-2 .............................................. 9
3-3. Cabinet (Front) Section................................................... 10
3-4. POWER KEY Board, HEADPHONE Board,
VOLUME KEY Board, AUDIO IN Board..................... 10
3-5. Front Panel...................................................................... 11
3-6. LCD Board...................................................................... 11
3-7. LED Boards .................................................................... 12
3-8. Speaker (13 cm) .............................................................. 12
3-9. Speaker (10 cm) .............................................................. 13
3-10. POWER Board................................................................ 13
3-11. TUNER Board ................................................................ 14
3-12. MAIN Board ................................................................... 14
3-13. FUNCTION KEY Board, CD KEY Board ..................... 15
3-14. SOUND KEY Board, USB Board .................................. 15
3-15. CD Block Section ........................................................... 16
3-16. Optical Pick-up ............................................................... 16
3-17. Tape Mechanism Deck.................................................... 17
3-18. Belt (Main), Belt (RF) .................................................... 17
3-19. TC Board......................................................................... 18
4. TEST MODE ............................................................ 19
5. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ...................... 20
6. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 21
TABLE OF CONTENTS
7. DIAGRAMS
7-1. Block Diagram –CD Section– ........................................ 25
7-2. Block Diagram –TUNER Section–................................. 26
7-3. Block Diagram –MAIN Section– ................................... 27
7-4. Block Diagram –POWER Section–................................ 28
7-5. Printed Wiring Board –CD Section– .............................. 31
7-6. Schematic Diagram –CD Section– ................................. 32
7-7. Printed Wiring Board –TUNER Section–....................... 33
7-8. Schematic Diagram –TUNER Section– ......................... 34
7-9. Printed Wiring Board –TC Section– ............................... 35
7-10. Schematic Diagram –TC Section–.................................. 36
7-11. Printed Wiring Board –MAIN Section– ......................... 37
7-12. Printed Wiring Boards –JACK Section– ........................ 38
7-13. Schematic Diagram –MAIN Section (1/3)– ................... 39
7-14. Schematic Diagram –MAIN Section (2/3)– ................... 40
7-15. Schematic Diagram –MAIN Section (3/3)– ................... 41
7-16. Printed Wiring Board –LCD Section– ............................ 42
7-17. Schematic Diagram –LCD Section–............................... 43
7-18. Printed Wiring Boards –KEY Section– .......................... 44
7-19. Schematic Diagram –KEY Section–............................... 45
7-20. Printed Wiring Boards –POWER Section– .................... 46
7-21. Schematic Diagram –POWER Section–......................... 47
8. EXPLODED VIEWS
8-1. Overall Section ............................................................... 56
8-2. Cabinet (Front) Section................................................... 57
8-3. Cabinet (Rear) Section.................................................... 58
8-4. Cabinet (Upper) Section-1 .............................................. 59
8-5. Cabinet (Upper) Section-2 .............................................. 60
8-6. Tape Mechanism Deck Section....................................... 61
9. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 62

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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP
BLOCK OR BASE UNIT
The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostat-
ic break-down because of the potential difference generated by the
charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body.
During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down and also
use the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the
repair parts.
The flexible board is easily damaged and should be handled with
care.
NOTES ON LASER DIODE EMISSION CHECK
The laser beam on this model is concentrated so as to be focused
on the disc reflective surface by the objective lens in the optical
pickup block. Therefore, when checking the laser diode emission,
observe from more than 30 cm away from the objective lens.
CHUCK PLATE JIG ON REPAIRING
On repairing CD section, playing a disc without the CD lid, use
Chuck Plate Jig.
• Code number of Chuck Plate Jig : X-4918-255-1
LASER DIODE AND FOCUS SEARCH OPERATION
CHECK
1. Turn ON the [POWER] button.
2. Open the CD lid.
3. Turn on SW2 with screwdriver, etc. as following figure.
4. Press the [u] (CD) button.
5. Confirm the laser diode emission while observing the object-
ing lens. When there is no emission, Auto Power Control cir-
cuit or Optical Pick-up is broken.
Objective lens moves up and down eight times for focus
search.
SW2

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Recording on a tape
Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press Y;

on the unit to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank tape with the side
you want to record on facing upward. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only. Close the compartment.
2Select the program source you want to record.
To record from the CD player, press CD on the
unit and place a CD.
To record from a USB device, press USB XT on the
unit and connect the USB device.
To record from the radio, tune in the station you want
(see “Listening to the radio”).
3Press [on the unit to start recording (/is
depressed automatically).
To Press
Pause recording 9on the unit.
Press the button again to
resume recording.
Stop recording Y; on the unit.
Tips
[Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not aect the
recording level.
[If the AM program makes a whistling sound aer you have pressed
[in step 3, press MODE RG on the unit to select the position of
ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) that most decreases the noise.
[For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for
recording.
[To erase a recording, proceed as follows:
1 Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase.
2 Makesurethat“TAPE”isdisplayed.(If“TAPE”isnotdisplayed,
press /on the unit or press FUNCTION XI on the remote
until it appears in the display.)
3Press[on the unit.
Listening to the radio
1Press RADIO/BAND[AUTO PRESET on the unit
(RADIO/BAND on the remote) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the indication
changesasfollows:
“FM” U“A M ”
2Hold down TUNE + or – until the frequency
digits begin to change in the display.
e unit automatically scans the radio frequencies
and stops when it nds a clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station, press TUNE +or–
repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST”
appears.
Tip
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE RG until “Mono” appears in
the display and the radio will play in monaural.
Changing the AM tuning interval
(except for Mexican model)
If you need to change the AM tuning interval, do the
following:
1Press RADIO/BAND•AUTO PRESET on the unit
until “AM” is displayed.
2Hold down DSPL/ENT XG until the preset number
ashes in the display, then press RADIO/
BAND•AUTO PRESET on the unit for 2 seconds.
3Press PRESET + or – on the unit to select “9K
STEP” for 9 kHz interval or “10K STEP” for 10 kHz
interval.
4Press DSPL/ENT XG on the unit.
Aer changing the tuning interval, you need to reset
your preset radio stations.
Playing a tape
Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Press Y; on the unit, and insert the tape into
the tape compartment with the side you want to
play facing upward. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Close the compartment.
Makesurethereisnoslackinthetapetoavoid
damaging the tape or the unit.
2Press /on the unit.
e unit starts playing.
To Press
Pause playback 9on the unit. To resume play,
press it again.
Stop playback Y; on the unit.
Fast-forward or
rewind
Nor .(rewind or fast
forward) on the unit.
Eject the cassette Y; on the unit.
Listening to music of a USB device
You can listen to music stored on a USB device (digital
music player or USB storage media).
Music les in WMA and MP3 format* can be played on
this unit.
See “Playable/Recordable USB devices” on the back page
for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this
unit.
* Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot
be played on this unit.
1Press USB XT on the unit.
2Connect the USB device to the (USB) port X.
e blue indicator lights up and “USB MEMORY”
appears in the display.
3Press V.
e unit starts playing.
File number After the le name is displayed,
the playing time will appear.
4Press VOL + or – (or VOLUME + or – on the remote)
to adjust the volume.
Other operations
To Press
Pause playback V. To resume play, press the
button again*.
Stop playback Y.
Select a folder + or – .
Select a le or .
Find a point in a
le
Hold down or during
playback, and release the button at
the desired point (Nor .XL
on the remote).
Select Repeat Play REPEAT RE on the unit repeatedly
until “ ” or “ 1” appears.
Remove the USB
device
Hold down Yuntil “NO DEV”
appears, then remove the USB
device.
* When playing a VBR MP3 le, the unit may resume playback from
a dierent point.
Tips
[Playback starts from the MP3/WMA le you last stopped playing
(Resume play). During stop, the MP3/WMA le number and the
playingtimetobeplayedaredisplayed.
[To cancel resume play (to start play from the beginning of the rst
MP3/WMA le), press Y.
Note
Always hold down Yandmakesurethat“NODEV”appears
before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device while
“NO DEV” is not displayed may corrupt the data on the USB device
or damage the USB device itself.
To change the play mode
Press MODE RG repeatedly while the USB device is not
playing. You can select Normal Play (“ ” for all les in
the folder on the USB device), Shue Play (“SHUF” or
“SHUF”), or Program Play (“PGM”).
Notes on the USB device
[Youcannotchangetheplaymodeduringplayback.
[Some time may be needed before playback starts when:
– the folder structure is complex.
– the USB device is close to capacity.
[When a USB device is connected, the unit reads all the les on the
device. If there are many folders or les on the device, it may take a
long time for the unit to nish reading them.
[Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a USB hub.
[
In the case of some USB devices, when an operation is performed on
the USB device, there may be a delay before it is carried out on this unit.
[is unit may not support all the functions provided on the
connected USB device.
[
Files recorded by this unit are played back in the order of folder
creation. Files recorded by a device other than this unit (such as a
computer) may not play back in the order in which they were recorded.
[e playback order on this unit may dier from the playback order
on the connected USB device.
[Do not save non-MP3/WMA les or unnecessary folders to a USB
device that contains MP3/WMA les.
[During playback, folders that contain no MP3/WMA les are
skipped.
[is unit can play only MP3/WMA les that have the “.mp3” or
“.wma” le extension.
[If there are les on the disc that have the “.mp3” or “.wma” le
extension, but are not MP3/WMA les, the unit may produce noise
or malfunction.
[A maximum of 999 MP3/WMA les and 255 folders can be
contained on a single USB device.
e maximum number of MP3/WMA les and folders may vary,
depending on the le and folder structure.
[Compatibility with all MP3/WMA encoding/writing soware,
recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. If
you use an incompatible USB device, the sound skipping or noise
may be produced, or the device may not play at all.
Recording from a disc to a USB device
By connecting a USB device (digital music player or USB
storagemedia)tothe (USB)portX on the unit, you
can record music from a disc to the USB device.
is unit supports recording from CD-DA and MP3/
WMA discs only. Sound from this unit’s cassette player
or radio cannot be recorded to a USB device.
Audio les are recorded on this unit in the MP3 or
WMA format.
e approximate recording size is about 1 MB per
minute of recording time from a CD. e le size may be
larger for recordings made from an MP3/WMA disc.
See “Playable/Recordable USB devices” on the back page
for a list of the USB devices that can be connected to this
unit.
Synchro Recording
is function allows you to easily record an entire disc
onto a USB device.
1Connect a USB device with recording capability to
the (USB) port X.
If a USB cable is necessary, use the USB cable supplied
with the device to be connected.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with the USB
device for connection details.
2Press CD and insert the disc that you want to
record.
To Press
Pause playback Von the unit (9on the remote)
.Toresumeplay,pressitagain.
Stop playback Y.
Go to the next
track/MP3/WMA
le
.
Go back to the
previous track/
MP3/WMA le
.
Select a folder on
an MP3/WMA
disc
+ to go forward and – to go
backward .
Locate a point
while listening to
the sound
(forward) or (backward)
whileplayingandholdituntil
you nd the point (Nor .XL
on the remote).
Locate a point
while observing
the display
(forward) or (backward)
in pause and hold it until you
nd the point (Nor .XL on
the remote).
Remove the CD ;PUSH OPEN/CLOSE .
Tips
[Playback starts from the track/MP3/WMA le you last stopped
playing (Resume play). During stop, the track/MP3/WMA le
number to be played is displayed.
[To cancel the resume play (to start play from the beginning of the
rst track/MP3/WMA le), press Ywhile the CD is stopped.
When you open the CD compartment or turn o the unit, the
resume play is also canceled.
Note
You cannot locate a specic track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the
display.
Press Y, and then press MODE RG repeatedly until “SHUF” and
“PGM”disappearfromthedisplay.
Example of folder structure and playing order
e playing order of the folders and les is as follows:
Folder
MP3/WMA le
Notes on MP3/WMA discs
[When the disc is inserted, the unit reads all the les on that disc.
During this time, “READING” is displayed. If there are many folders
or non-MP3/WMA les on the disc, it may take a long time for play
to begin or for the next MP3/WMA le to start play.
We recommend that you do not save unnecessary folders or les
other than MP3/WMA ones in the disc to be used for MP3/WMA
listening.
[A folder that does not include an MP3/WMA le is skipped.
[Maximum number of les: 511
Maximum number of folders: 511 (including the root folder)
Maximum directory levels: 8
[Folder names and le names can be displayed with up to 32
characters including quotation marks.
[e characters A - Z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this unit.
Other characters are displayed as “_”.
[is unit conforms to Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 of the ID3 tag
format. When the le has the ID3 tag information, “song title”,
“artist name” and “album name” can be displayed. If the le does not
have the ID3 tag information, “NO TITLE” appears instead of song
title, “NO ARTIST” appears instead of artist name and “NO
ALBUM” appears instead of album name. e ID3 tag information
can be displayed with up to 32 characters.
[When naming, be sure to add the le extension “.mp3” or “.wma” to
the le name.
[If you put the extension “.mp3” or “.wma” to a le other than an
MP3/WMA le, the unit cannot recognize the le properly and will
generate random noise that could damage your speakers.
[e le name does not correspond to the ID3 tag.
3Press Von the unit (/on the remote) .
e unit plays all the tracks/MP3/WMA les once.
When you place MP3/WMA discs, “MP3” or “WMA”
appears in the display aer the unit reads the le
information.
Audio CD
Track number Playing time
MP3/WMA disc (Example: When you place MP3 disc)
MP3/WMA le number After the song title is displayed,
the playing time* will appear.
*If the playing time is more than 100 minutes, it appears as “--:--” in
the display.
* VOL + (VOLUME + on the remote) ,Vand /(on the
unit) have a tactile dot.
Before using the unit
To turn on/o the power
Press POWER .
To adjust the volume
Press VOL +, – (VOLUME +, – on the remote) .
To listen through headphones
Connect the headphones to the J(headphones) jack XH.
To select the sound characteristic
Press ROCK, DANCE, SALSA, REGGAETON or FLAT
to select the kind of audio emphasis that you want.
(On the remote, press SOUND repeatedly.)
e level meter in the display shows the sound signal
strength.
To reinforce the bass sound
Press POWER DRIVE WOOFER (WOOFER on the
remote) RI.
e eectiveness of the WOOFER function can be
changed as follows:
(o)
When the LIGHT SYNC function is on, the ring around
the woofer speaker lights up, in accordance with the
sound signal strength.
To return to normal sound, press the button repeatedly
until the indication disappears from the display.
Notes
[While the sleeping timer is on, the ring does not light, even if the
WOOFER function is used.
[When you use the headphones, the WOOFER function does not
work.
To turn o the demo mode
When you connect the power cord to a wall outlet, the
demo mode will start automatically. To turn o the demo
mode, press POWER .
If you do not want to turn on the power of the unit,
operate the following steps to turn o:
1While holding down DSPL/ENT XG, press STOP .
To resume the demo mode, perform the same step again.
Note
When you operate the unit on batteries, the demo mode is not
activated.
Playing a CD/MP3/WMA disc
1Press CD on the unit.
(On the remote, press POWER and then press CD
.)
2Press ;PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit, and
place a disc with the label side up into the CD
compartment.
To close the CD compartment, press ;PUSH OPEN/
CLOSE on the unit.
SECTION 2
GENERAL This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
• Basic Operations

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Using the display
You can check information about the CD using the
display.
Checking the information of an audio CD
To check the total track number and playing
time of the CD
Press YwhiletheCDisstopped,andyoucancheck
them in the display.
Total track number Total playing time
Checking the information of an MP3/WMA
disc
To check the total folder number and total le
number on the CD
Press Ywhile the CD is stopped, and you can check
them in the display.
MP3/WMA disc (Example: When you place MP3 disc)
Total folder number
To check le information
Press DSPL/ENT XG on the unit while playing an MP3/
WMA disc. e display changes as follows:
e song title ( )*
#
S
e artist name ( )
S
e album name ( )*
S
e current le number and playing time **
* If the le does not have ID3 information, the le name or folder
name appears in the display.
**Artist name or album name will change to this in a few seconds.
Playing tracks/MP3/WMA les
repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play tracks/MP3/WMA les repeatedly in
normal, Shue or Program play modes.
1Press CD .
“CD” appears in the display.
2Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
A single
track/MP3/
WMA le
1 Press REPEAT RE until “ 1” appears.
2Press
or to select the track/
MP3/WMA le that you want to repeat.
3Press
Von the unit.
All tracks/
MP3/
WMA les
on the CD
1 Press REPEAT RE until “ ”appears.
2Press
Von the unit.
Aselected
folder
(MP3/
WMA disc
only)
1 Press MODE RG until “ ”appears,and
then press REPEAT RE until “ ”
appears.
2 Selectthefolderbypressing + or –
.
3Press
Von the unit.
Tracks/
MP3/
WMA les
in random
order
1 Select Shue Play (see “Playing tracks/
MP3/WMA les in random order”).
2 Press REPEAT RE until “SHUF” and
“”appear.
3Press
Von the unit.
MP3/
WMA les
in a
selected
folder in
random
order
(MP3/
WMA disc
only)
1 Start Folder Shue Play (see “Playing
tracks/MP3/WMA les in random
order”).
2 Press REPEAT RE on the unit until “ ”,
“SHUF” and “ ”appear.
3Press
Von the unit.
Programed
tracks/
MP3/
WMA les
1 Program tracks/MP3/WMA les (see
“Creating your own program”).
2 Press REPEAT RE until “ ”and“PGM”
appear.
3Press
Von the unit.
On the remote
Use /instead of V.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT RE until “ ” disappears from the display.
Synchro Recording1)
Recording
source
Folder name File name
MP3/WMA Same as the recording source2)
CD-DA “FLDR001”3) “TRACK001”4)
REC1 recording
Recording
source
Folder name File name
MP3/WMA
“REC1”5)
Same as the recording
source2)
CD-DA “TRACK001”4)
1)In Program Play, the folder name is “FLDRxxx”, and the le name
depends on the recording source (CD-DA disc or MP3/WMA disc).
For details about play modes, see “To change the play mode” in
“Listening to music on a USB device”.
2)Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned.
3)Folder names are assigned in sequential order up to a maximum of
255 (including root and MUSIC).
4)File names are assigned in sequential order.
5)A new le is recorded to the “REC1” folder each time REC1
recording is performed.
Notes
[Do not remove the USB device during recording or erase
operations. Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB device or
damage the USB device itself.
[Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a USB hub.
[When recording from a CD, the tracks are recorded as MP3 les at
128 kbps. When recording from an MP3/WMA disc, MP3/WMA
les are recorded with the same bit rate as the original MP3/WMA
les.
[While recording from an MP3/WMA disc, no sound is output and
“HI-SPEED” appears.
[CD text information is not included in the MP3/WMA les.
[If you cancel a recording before it is completed, an MP3/WMA le
is created with the contents up to the point the recording was
stopped.
[Recording stops automatically if:
– the USB device runs out of space during recording, or
– the number of MP3/WMA les on the USB device reaches the
limit that the unit can recognize.
[A maximum of 999 MP3/WMA les and 255 folders can be
contained on a single USB device. (including root and MUSIC).
e maximum number of MP3/WMA les and folders may vary,
depending on the MP3/WMA le and folder structure.
[
You cannot erase MP3/WMA les and folders in Shue Play or
Program Play.
[If a folder to be erased contains non-MP3/WMA format les or sub
folders, these are not erased.
[If a folder or le with the same name as the one you are trying to
record already exists on the USB device, a sequential number is
added aer the name for the newly recorded folder or le to avoid
overwriting the existing one.
[When recording tracks from an MP3/WMA disc to a USB device,
there is no sound output.
3When the CD player is stopped, press MODE RG
repeatedly to select the play mode.
e play mode automatically changes to Normal Play
if the unit is in Shue Play, Repeat Play or Program
Play (with no tracks or MP3/WMA les
programmed) at the start of recording.
For details about play modes, see “To change the play
mode” in “Listening to music of a USB device”.
4Press REC CD /USB RM on the unit.
“REC” ashes and the display cycles through “CD
SYNC”, “FREExxxM”* (free space on the USB device),
and “PUSH ENT”.
e red indicator blinks.
e USB device changes to recording standby and the
unittoplaypause.
* If the amount of free space is in the gigabyte range, “FREExxxG”
will be displayed as the unit.
5Press ENTER RL on the unit.
Recording starts. e red indicator stops blinking and
turns on during the recording. e unit and the USB
device automatically stop when the recording is
completed.
REC1 Recording
is procedure allows you to easily record the currently
playing track or MP3/WMA le to a USB device.
1Connect a USB device with recording capability to
the (USB) port X.
2Press CD and insert the disc with the track or
MP3/WMA le that you want to record.
3Select the track or MP3/WMA le and start playing
it.
4Press REC CD /USB RM on the unit while the
selected track or MP3/WMA le is playing.
“REC” ashes and the display cycles through “REC 1”,
“FREExxxM”* (free space on the USB device) and
“PUSH ENT”. e USB device changes to recording
standbyandtheunittoplaypause.
* If the unit of the free space capacity is giga-byte, “FREExxxG”
will be displayed.
5Press ENTER RL on the unit.
Recording starts. When recording is completed, the
CD player continues to play.
To stop recording
Press YXT.
e red indicator turns o.
To remove the USB device
1Press USB XT when the unit is stopped playing.
2Hold down Yon the unit until “NO DEV”
appears.
3Remove the USB device.
To erase MP3/WMA les or folders on a USB
device
You can erase MP3/WMA les or folders that are on a
USB device.
1Connect a USB device with recording capability to
the (USB) port X.
2Press USB XT on the unit.
3Press + or – repeatedly to select a folder, or
press or repeatedly to select a MP3/
WMA le.
4Press ERASE/MEMORY SELECT RK on the unit.
“ERASE” appears on the display.
When you erase a track, “TRACK” appears, followed
by “ERASE?”
When you erase a folder, “FOLDER” appears,
followed by “ERASE?”
To cancel the erase operation, press Y.
5Press ENTER RL on the unit.
e red indicator blinks and the selected MP3/WMA
le or folder is erased.
e red indicator turns on while erasing and then
turns o when complete.
To select the recording destination on a USB
device
If a USB device has more than one memory (for example,
internal memory and a memory card), you can select
which memory to read to and then start recording.
1Connect a USB device to the (USB) port X.
2Press USB XT on the unit.
3Press ERASE/MEMORY SELECT RK on the unit, in
stop mode.
“SELECT?” appears. If an audio le or a folder is
selected, “ERASE?” appears instead. Press ERASE/
MEMORY SELECT RK again to select “SELECT?”
4Press ENTER RL on the unit.
e name of the memory appears.
e displayed name varies depending on the
specications of the USB device.
5Press or repeatedly to select the
memory.
Proceed to step 6 if only one memory can be selected.
To cancel this operation, press Y.
6Press ENTER RL on the unit.
7Start recording by following steps 2 to 5 of“Synchro
Recording” or “REC1 Recording.”
Folder and le generation rules
When a recording operation is rst performed on a USB
device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the
“ROOT”. Folders and les are generated within this
“MUSIC” folder as follows, according to the recording
method.
Playing tracks/MP3/WMA les in
random order (Shue Play)
You can play tracks/MP3/WMA les in random order.
When playing an MP3/WMA disc, you can also play
MP3/WMA les in a selected folder in random order
(Folder Shue Play).
1Press CD .
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press MODE RG until“SHUF”appears in the display.
When you select Folder Shue Play (MP3/WMA disc
only), press MODE RG on the unit until “ ”and
“SHUF” appear in the display. en press TUNE +
or – on the unit to select a folder you want.
3Press Von the unit to start Shue Play.
On the remote
Use /instead of V.
To cancel Shue Play
Stop playing rst. en press MODE RG until “SHUF”
disappears from the display.
Tips
[During Shue Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3/
WMA le by pressing .
[e resume function does not work during Shue Play.
Creating your own program (Program
Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 25 tracks/
MP3/WMA les on a CD.
1Press CD .
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press MODE RG until“PGM” appears in the display.
3Press or then press DSPL/ENT XG on
the unit (ENTER XM on the remote) for the tracks/
MP3/WMA les you want to program in the order
you want.
For MP3/WMA les, press TUNE + or – rst
and then press or and DSPL/ENT XG
(ENTER XM on the remote).
Aer programming the rst track, “STEP 1” appears,
followed by the selected track/MP3/WMA le.
Each time you add a track/MP3/WMA le, a step
number is added.
e total time of the program play will be displayed
up to “99:59” for the CD (If the total time count
becomes more than 99:59, “--:--” will be displayed.
For MP3/WMA, “--:--” will be always displayed.)
Audio CD (Program Play)
Total playing time
Programed track
number
MP3/WMA disc (Program Play) (Example:When you place MP3 disc)
Programed track
number
4Press Von the unit to start Program Play.
On the remote
Use /instead of V.
To cancel Program Play
Stop playing rst. en press MODE RG until “PGM”
disappears from the display.
To delete the last track or le of the program
Press CLEAR XK on the remote while the CD is stopped.
To delete the current program
Press POWER twice.
ecurrentprogramwillalsobeclearedwhenyoupush
the CD lid OPEN/CLOSE to open.
en create a new program following the programming
procedure.
Tips
[If you try to program 26 tracks/MP3/WMA les or more, “FULL”
will appear in the display.
[You can play the same program again, since the program is saved
until you open the CD compartment or turn o the power of the
unit.
[Youcanrecordyourownprogram.Aeryouhavecreatedthe
program, insert a blank tape and press [on the unit to start
recording.
[e resume function does not work during Program Play.
• Other Operations

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Playable/Recordable USB devices
You can use the following Sony USB devices on this unit.
Other USB devices are not playable/recordable on this
unit.
Veried Sony digital music players (as of
September 2008)
Product name Model name Series name
Wal kman3NWD- B100/B110F/
E020F
NWZ- A810/A820K/
B130F/E430F/
S510/S610F/
S630F/S710F/
S730F
Wal kman3Phone W880i/W850/
W710/W660/
W580
W910
Check the websites below for the latest information
about compatible devices.
For customers in Europe:
<http://support.sony-europe.com/>
For customers in Latin America:
<http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info>
For customers in Asia and Oceania:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support>
Notes
[When formatting the above models, be sure to format using the
modelitselforthededicatedformattingsowareforthatmodel.
[Do not use any other than these USB devices. Operation of models
not listed here is not guaranteed.
[Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB
devices.
[Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in
certain areas.
[Playback of WMA/AAC les with copyright protection is not
supported.
[Files downloaded from a music download website may not be
played.
[Connection through a hub is not supported.
Connecting optional components
You can enjoy the sound from an optional component
such as a portable digital music player through the
speakers of this unit.
Be sure to turn o the power of each component before
making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
component to be connected.
Built-in audio cable
with stereo-mini plug
audio connecting
cable (not supplied)
or
(e.g.,portable digital
music player)
To AUDIO IN jack
To the line output jack
1Connect the built-in audio cable with stereo-mini
plug RT on the unit to the line output jack of the
portable digital music player or other components*.
2Turn the unit and the connected component on.
3Press AUDIO IN RH on the unit and start playing
sound on the connected component.
e sound from the connected component is output
from the speakers.
*To connect the unit to a TV or VCR, use an extension cable (not
supplied) with a stereo-mini jack on one end (for the built-in audio
cable) and two phono plugs on the other end.
Recording the sound from the connected
component
1Insert a blank tape.
2Press AUDIO IN RH on the unit to display “AUDIO IN”.
3Press [on the unit.
Recording starts.
4Play the optional component connected to the unit.
Tip
Should the built-in audio cable RT become damaged, you can use the
AUDIO IN jack RB to connect an optional component to the unit.
Use an audio connecting cable (not supplied) with a stereo mini plug
on one end (for the AUDIO IN jack RB). Make sure the plug on the
other end is suited to the jack on the optional component; for
example, a stereo-mini plug for a portable digital music player, or two
phono plugs for a TV or VCR.
Notes
[Do not pull forcibly on the built-in audio cable RT.Doingsomay
cause the plug to rip o.
[Connect the built-in audio cable RT or audio connecting cable (not
supplied) securely to prevent any malfunction.
[It is not possible to listen to two components connected at the same
time through the built-in audio cable RT and the AUDIO IN jack RB
(using an optional audio connecting cable). Connect one
component at a time.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory. You
can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for
AM in any order.
1Press RADIO/BAND[AUTO PRESET on the unit to
select the band.
2Hold down RADIO/BAND[AUTO PRESET on the
unit for 2 seconds until “AUTO”ashes in the display.
3Press DSPL/ENT XG on the unit.
e stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
1Press RADIO/BAND[AUTO PRESET on the unit to
select the band.
2Tune in a station you want.
3Hold down DSPL/ENT XG on the unit for 2 seconds
until the preset number ashes in the display.
4Press PRESET + or – on the unit until the preset
number you want for the station ashes in the
display.
5Press DSPL/ENT XG on the unit.
e new station replaces the old one.
On the remote
1Press RADIO/BAND until the band you want
appears in the display.
2Tune in a station you want.
3Hold down ENTER XM for 2 seconds until the preset
number ashes in the display.
4Press PRESET + or – until the preset number you
want for the station ashes in the display.
5Press ENTER XM.
Tip
e preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the
AC power cord or remove the batteries.
Playing preset radio stations
1Press RADIO/BAND[AUTO PRESET on the unit to
select the band.
2Press PRESET + or – on the unit to tune in the
stored station.
On the remote
1Press RADIO/BAND .
2Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station.
Falling asleep to music
1Play the music source you want.
2Press SLEEP XE to display “SLEEP”.
3Press SLEEP XE to select the minutes until the unit
goes o automatically.
Each time you press the button, the indication
changes as follows:
“AU T O * ” U“60MIN” U“30MIN” U“20MIN” U
“10MIN” U“OFF”.
* When you select “AUTO”, the CD, USB or tape stops playing in
90 minutes at most and the unit goes o automatically. When
you are listening to the radio, the radio goes o in 90 minutes.
If 4 seconds have passed aer you pressed SLEEP XE,
the minutes in the display are entered.
When the setting becomes eective, the LCD
backlight will be dimmer and the Woofer LED will
turn o.
When the preset time has passed, the unit goes o
automatically.
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn o the power.
Note
When you are playing a tape using this function:
If the tape length of one side is longer than the set time, the unit will
notgoountilthetapereachestheend.

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SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
3-1. CABINET (UPPER) SECTION-1
(Page 9)
SET
3-2. CABINET (UPPER) SECTION-2
(Page 9)
3-3. CABINET (FRONT) SECTION
(Page 10)
3-12. MAIN BOARD
(Page 14)
3-4. POWER KEY BOARD,
HEADPHONE BOARD,
VOLUME KEY BOARD,
AUDIO IN BOARD
(Page 10)
3-5. FRONT PANEL
(Page 11)
3-6. LCD BOARD
(Page 11)
3-7. LED BOARDS
(Page 12)
3-8. SPEAKER (13 cm)
(Page 12)
3-9. SPEAKER (10 cm)
(Page 13)
3-10. POWER BOARD
(Page 13)
3-15. CD BLOCK SECTION
(Page 16)
3-16. OPTICAL PICK-UP
(Page 16)
3-13. FUNCTION KEY BOARD,
CD KEY BOARD
(Page 15)
3-18. BELT (MAIN),
BELT (RF)
(Page 17)
3-19. TC BOARD
(Page 18)
3-14. SOUND KEY BOARD,
USB BOARD
(Page 15)
3-17. TAPE MECHANISM DECK
(Page 17)
3-11. TUNER BOARD
(Page 14)

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Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
3-1. CABINET (UPPER) SECTION-1
3-2. CABINET (UPPER) SECTION-2
four screws
(
+ BV tapping (B3))
two screws
( + BV tapping (B3))
three screws
( + BV tapping (B3))
screws
(
+ BV tapping (B3))
Open the handle in the
direction of the arrow.
Open the cassette lid.
Open the CD lid.
Close the cassette lid.
Close the CD lid.
CNP392 (3P)
Open the cabinet (upper) section.

RI handle
RH cabinet (upper)
section
RG CNP901 (5P)
RE CNP391 (5P)
RT CNP393 (4P)
CN809 (2P)
CN805 (5P)
CN810 (2P)
CN802 (6P)
CN803 (6P)
RB CN804 (7P)

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3-3. CABINET (FRONT) SECTION
3-4. POWER KEY BOARD, HEADPHONE BOARD, VOLUME KEY BOARD, AUDIO IN BOARD

cabinet (front) section
battery lid
six screws
(+ BV tapping (B3) )
six screws
(+ BV tapping (B3) )
RE VOLUME KEY board
RB button (tune)
RM AUDIO IN board
RK screw
(+PWH tapping (B2.6))
POWER KEY board
button (power)
R screw
(+PWH tapping (B2.6))
screw
(+BV tapping (B2.6))
screw
(+PWH tapping (B2.6))
three screws
(+BV tapping (B2.6))
screw
(+PWH tapping (B3))
RT
HEADPHONE board

CNP373 (4P)
RG Open the cord case lid.
RI cord case
RL CNP372 (2P)
RH three screws
(+ BV tapping (B3) )

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3-5. FRONT PANEL
3-6. LCD BOARD
four screws
(+BV tapping (B2.6))
front panel
five screws
(+BV tapping (B2.6))
three screws
(+BV tapping (B2.6))
two screws
(+BV tapping (B2.6))
three screws
(+P tapping (B2.6))
LCD board
panel (front) sub assy
three screws
(+P tapping (B2.6))
lug
two screws
(+BV tapping (B2.6))
panel cover

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3-8. SPEAKER (13 cm)
3-7. LED BOARDS
ornamental ring
light guide ring
four screws
(+BV tapping (B2.6))
LED4 board
LED3 board
LED2 board
LED1 board
claw
claw
claw
claw
speaker (13 cm)
four screws
(+BV tapping (B3))

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3-9. SPEAKER (10 cm)
3-10. POWER BOARD
speaker (10 cm)
two
screws
(+ BV tapping (B3) )
two screws
(+ BV tapping (B3) )
speaker (10 cm)
two
screws
(+
BV tapping (B3) )
two screws
(+ BV tapping (B3) )
Remove the solderings.
CN941 (2P)
CN942 (2P)
RT transformer
bracket
RB POWER board
two screws
(+BV tapping (B3))
four screws
(+BV tapping (B3))
three screws
(+BV tapping (B3))
transformer
holder
four screws
(+BV tapping (B3))
screw
(+PWH tapping (B3))
ferrite core
sheet (rear)

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3-11. TUNER BOARD
3-12. MAIN BOARD
wire (flat type) (11 core)
(CNP1)
TUNER board
three
screws
(+ BV tapping (B3) )
 screw
(+ P (B3) )
 telescopic (FM) antenna
wire (flat type) (11 core)
(CNP1)
wire (flat type) (13 core)
(CN303)
wire (flat type) (21 core)
(CN805)
three screws
(+BV tapping (B3))
CN808 (7P)
CNP303 (6P)
CN811 (2P)
SW2 (2P)
MAIN board

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3-13. FUNCTION KEY BOARD, CD KEY BOARD
3-14. SOUND KEY BOARD, USB BOARD
CNP403 (5P)
CNP404 (2P)
CD button
four
screws
(+ BV tapping (B2.6) )
four screws
(+ BV tapping (B2.6) )
FUNCTION KEY board
CD KEY board
four screws
(+ BV tapping (B2.6) )
two screws
(+ BV tapping (B2.6) )
two screws
(+
BV tapping (B2.6) )
boss
USB board
USB holder

screw
(+ PWH tapping (B3) )
 ferrite core
 USB holder
 USB board
SOUND KEY board

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3-15. CD BLOCK SECTION
3-16. OPTICAL PICK-UP
four screws
(+
PWH tapping (B2.6) )
CD block section
CN705 (4P)
wire (flat type) (25 core)
(CN704)
CD cover
two hooks
two hooks

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3-17. TAPE MECHANISM DECK
3-18. BELT (MAIN), BELT (RF)
three screws
(+ BV tapping (B3) )
tape mechanism deck
CNP303 (6 core)
wire (flat type) (13 core)
(CN303)
hook
motor assy
(M971)
belt (main)
belt (RF)
screw
(+BIND DT M2 × 6)

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3-19. TC BOARD
screw
TC board
hook
Remove soldering from the four points.
TC board
yellow red white
black

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SECTION 4
TEST MODE
[MC COLD RESET]
The cold reset clears all data including preset data stored in the
memory to initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning
the set to the customer.
Procedure:
1. In the standby status, press the [POWER] button to turn the
power on.
2. Press three buttons of [x], [MODE] and at last [POWER] si-
multaneously.
3. When “RESET” appears, the machine enters standby status.
[PANEL TEST MODE]
Enter The Panel Test Mode
Procedure:
1. In the standby status, press the [POWER] button to turn the
power on.
2. Press three buttons of [REPEAT], [x], and [DSPL/ENT] si-
multaneously.
3. When the panel test mode is activated, LEDs and segments of
LCD are all turned on.
Version Check
Procedure:
1. In the panel test mode (all LEDs and segments of LCD are
turned on), press the [ROCK] button.
2. On the LCD, date and version are displayed “xxxxxxxx”. For
example, “0305V001”.
3. From this status, press the [DANCE] button, and the destina-
tion is displayed. For example, “1024 MX2”.
4. To release from this mode, press three buttons of [REPEAT],
[x], and [DSPL/ENT] simultaneously.
[CHANGE-OVER THE AM TUNING INTERVAL]
The AM tuning interval can be changed over 9 kHz or 10 kHz.
Procedure:
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [RADIO/BAND] button to select TUNER (AM)
function.
3. Select the AM BAND mode and press the [DSPL/ENT] button
for an extended time in the AM BAND state.
4. Then, press the [AUTO PRESET/RADIO/BAND] for an ex-
tended time.
5. Next, press the [PRESET +] [PRESET –] button select either
9k/10k.
6. Finally, press the [DSPL/ENT] button to set the selected step.
[CD SERVICE MODE]
This mode can move the SLED of the optical pick-up, and also can
turn the optical pick-up laser power on and off.
Procedure:
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [CD] button to select the CD mode.
3. Press three buttons of [x], [VOL +], and [SALSA] simultane-
ously.
4. It enters the CD service mode and displays “SE MODE”.
5. To exit from this mode, press three buttons of [x], [VOL +],
and [SALSA] simultaneously.
Key Operation:
[PRESET+ >], [PRESET– .]:
Use these keys to move the SLED.
When [PRESET+
>] is pressed in this mode, the
SLED moves to outer circumference and the message
“SL OUT” is displayed.
When [PRESET–
.] is pressed in this mode, the
SLED moves to inner circumference and the message
“SL IN” is displayed.
[MODE] : Use this key to turn the optical pick-up laser power on
and off. When the laser power is turned on, the mes-
sage “LD ON” is displayed. When the laser power is
turned off, the message “LD OFF” is displayed.

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SECTION 5
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Precaution
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened
swab:
record/playback heads pinch rollers
erase head rubber belts
capstan idlers
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head demag-
netizer. (Do not bring the head magnetizer close to the erase
head.)
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
4. After the adjustments, appiy suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
5. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
Torque Measurement
Mode Torque meter Meter reading
FWD CQ-102AS
2.95 – 6.86 mN • m
(30 – 70 g • cm)
(0.42 – 0.97 oz • inch)
FWD
back tension CQ-102C
0.15 – 0.53 mN • m
(1.5 – 5.5 g • cm)
(0.021 – 0.076 oz • inch)
FF CQ-201AS
more than 5.88 mN • m
(more than 60 g • cm)
(more than 0.83 oz • inch)
REW CQ-201B
more than 5.88 mN • m
(more than 60 g • cm)
(more than 0.83 oz • inch)
Tape Tension Measurement
Mode Tension meter Meter reading
FWD CQ-403A more than 100 g
(more than 3.53 oz)