Sony CFD-501 User manual

No sound from speakers
¢ Improper polarity of the batteries
* Weak batteries + Replace all the batteries with new ones.
* Improper FUNCTION selector setting.
* The headphones are plugged in.
The unit does not operate
‘+ The disc ia inserted with the tabaled surface down.
¢ The disc compartment lid is not closed
* Dusty or defective disc. -+ Clean the disc with an optional 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 il on again,
Skipping of sound in CD operation
* Dusty or defective disc, -» Clean the disc.
+ Dirty tens. -+ Clean the tens with a commercially available blower
* Strong vibrations.
No tape operation
* IL PAUSE button is depressed. -» Press again to release it
@ REC button cannot be depressed.
« The cassette inserted has the tabs removed. -> Cover the slots.
Sound drop-outs, logs of high frequencies, or excessive noise
* Dirty heads ~* Clean the portions illustrated below with a cleaning tip slightly moistened with cleaning
fluid of alcohol.
se in sound level.
Recording or playback cannot be made or there is ade:
* Dirty heads > Clean the heads.
* Improper FUNCTION selector setting
Unsatistactory erasing
* Dity erase head —> Clean the head
OD
Record/playback head
Capstan Erase head
SONY
CD Radio Cassette-Corder
3-751-268-51(1) 1
CFD-50
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
AISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USEASEAVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
AEFER 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 etec-
tric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to atert the user to the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature.
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye
hazard
Sony Corporation - 1931 Printed in: Malaysta
Owner’s Record
The model number is located a! the bottom and serial number is tocat-
€d in the battery compartment.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. lefer to these
numbers whenever you cail upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product
Model No. CFD-501 Serial No...
INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio fraquency anergy and if not
installed and used property, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, may cause interterance to radio and tele-
vision reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the
limits tor a Class B computing device in accordance with the specitica-
tions in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Aulas, which are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential
installation. However, there is no guarantee that interterence will not
occur in a particular installation. if this equipment does cause interfer
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged ta try 10 cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Rearient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect ta 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.
It necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced ra-
diafetevision technician for additional suggestions. The user may find
the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Com-
mission helptul:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”. This
booklet is available trom the U.S. Government Printing Ottice,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4

Turn on the power if it has a switch
T
MOK MEC
2 Choose the desired sound
source with the FUNCTION
selector.
“FUNCTION
| ‘selector
CDsound cD
Radio program | AMorFM _
Sound source
TAPE
‘Tape sound (CDIRADIO OFF
Play the sound source and
speak or sing into the
microphone.
To record the mixed sound
Insert a cassette and only press @. You can record the sound of the
microphone mixed with a CO or radio program.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3.2-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 dise digital audio system
Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output tess than 44.6 uW
* This output is the value measured at a distance of
‘about 200 mm from the abjective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block
Frequency tesponsa ——-20--20,000 Hz *4 dB.
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency cange FM: 87.6 ~- 108 MHz
AM. 590~1,710 kHz
Antennas 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)
Speaker Full-range speakers: 10 cm dia., cone type
Inputs Mixing microphone input jack (minijack)
Sensitivity 2.5 mV
For low impedance microphone
Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 — 68. ohms impedance headphones
Power requirements 120 VAC. 60 Hz 0C 9 V. 6 size D(A20) batteries
Power consumption AC 25 W
Battery life thoura)
FM recording Playback
Sony SUM-1 (NS), approx.) | __ approx.
[_ Sony Alkaline AM! Ny ‘approx. 17 ‘approx. 12
Dimensions 590 « 572 » 200 mm (wid)
(231, x 61% « 7% inches)
nel. projecting parts and controls
Weight Approx. 4.6 kg, incl. batteries
(Approx. 10 Ib 2 02}
Supplied accessories. AC power cord (1)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Sony "MOR" headphone series
‘Sony “Dynamic microphone" series
Head demagnetizer HE-SC
CO cleaner XP-CD1. XP-CD4
Precautions
Notes on power sources
* For battery operation, use six size D {R20} batteries.
For AC operation {120 V AC only), use the supplied AC power cord:
donot use any other type.
* When the internal batteries will nol be used, remove tham fo avoid
damage caused by battery teakage and corrosion.
* Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
Notes on handling the unit
* Asthe lager beam uged in the CD player section is harmful to the:
‘eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Reler servicing to
qualified personnel only.
= {f the unit is brought directly fram a cold to a warm location, or is.
placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses
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.
* Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, dust, or
mechanical shock.
* if the unit is teft in a car parked in the sun, be sure to choose a loca-
tion in the car where the unit will not be subject to the direct rays of
the sun.
* Should any sotid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit, re-
move the batteries, and have the unit checked by qualified person-
nel belore operating it any further.
+ Be caretut not to jift the handle white the telescopic antenna is ina
raised position.
* After long storage, set the unit in playback mode and warm It up for a
few minutes betore 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 fife 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 fonger than 90 minutes
The use of those cassettes is not recommended except for long con-
tinuous recording or playback.
Ifyou have any question or problem concerning your unit, please con-
sult your nearest Sony dealer.
Power Sources
— The OPR/BATT indicator lights up during operation
AC power cord (supplied)
—_
2 to. wall outlet
The unit cannot be operated on the internal batteries when the AC.
Power cord is connected to the unit.
Fot critical recording or disc playing
Operating the unit on AC power is recommended.
When to replace the batteries
I the batterles become weak while the unit is in operation, the
OPRIBATT indicator will glow faintly. In this case, replace alt the bat-
teries with new ones.
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Playing
a
Dise
—ansem
(3
inch)
CD
can
be
played
without
an
adaptor.
To stop play To pause: Press a5.
;
To
resume
play,
press
Magasin
To stop: Press
Taglact edisc: Press PUSH
= OPEN.
2 Place a disc.
To turn off the unit: Set
co
retea We.
FUNCTION to TAPE
(COMRADIO OFF).
‘Al
Press completely abel surtace up
Function
Do not press PUSH OPEN dur.
Ing playing
Otherwise, the disc will be
damaged. Be sure to stop the
‘The number of selections in the disc and the total play-
ing time will appear in the display window.
disc first,
“
Information Display
During
pl.
Between
selections
Each
time
PLAY
MODE
is
pressed,
play
mode
changes
as
follows.
To
stop
the
disc,
press
@
—
Remaining
time
for
the
next
selection
is
Operate
while
listening
to
the
disc.
However,
setect
INTRO
scan
Play
when
disc
is
not
being
played.
displayed, — .
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;
we
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e
Prass
PLAY
MODE
once
more.
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pod
lection
Number
linen
batt
c)
1 :
a
=
“:
eoalon
Numer
Frapsed
playing
|
To
display
remaining
time
of
the
disc
PLAY
MODE
ogo:
being
ptayed
©
Press
PLAY
MODE once
when
discis
Takes
are
=
While
CD
player
is
set
in
pause
Press
REMAIN/ENTER
not
being
played.
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selection
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:
Remaining
number
Total
remaining
e
Prose
a
t set time ot disc
Pause
indicator
appears
seneeions
‘Scanning
starts
from
the
CE
+
CD
sie
Bblegie
Prose;
id
For
normal
display,
press
REMAIN/ENTER
again,
first
selection
ogy
t
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tS
Pay
*
Note
Beginnings
of
selections
©
Prose
REMANWENTER
a
*
Even
if
REMAIN/ENTER
bulton
is
pressed.
remaining
time
of
the
disc
being
played
cannot
be
displayed
are
played
for
10
seconds
when
ithas
more
than
100
selections
or
its
remaining
time
is
more
than
100
minutes
REMAIN,
6
»
During
shuttle
or
program
play,
remaining
time
of
the
disc
Not
displayed
even
if
REMAIN/ENTER
1s
pressed
The
selection
is
Y
ENTER
Q Press PLAY MODE once more while
Program 2
DN
cuter
Parties:
270.6)
6
Fete
you
press
mm
repeatedly,
the
player
locates
the
next
selections
and
stops
at
the
last
selection
Notes on compact discs
To
retum
to
normal
play
press
PLAY
MODE
once
more
This
way
Not
this
way
Not
this
way
i}
listening
to
the
desired
selection.
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et:
To
locate
the
beginning
of
To
locate
the
next
selection
PLAY
MODE
ps
‘
the
current
selection
©
Press
hea
/
BP
for
(Upto
16
selections)
Qa
=
Carp
CB)
ene
another
selection.
4.
@
Presse
:
Press
once
Press
once
:
may
war
i
=
Biiegieued
When
play
reaches
the
end
of
the
disc,
it
nan
i
es
Togo
back
at
high
speed
To
go.ahead
at
high
speed
5)
ae
festarts
from
the
first
selection
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sm
(RED
a)
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be
tery
GBB
disappears
and
play
starts.
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prossed.
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pressed
ee
.
3
@
Press
PLay
MODE
once
more.
5
*
AMSis
the
abbreviation
of
Autornatic
Music
Sensor
Pe
ct
von
On
£
Notes
on
the
AMS
function
oo gt
1
[he
player
pauses
at
the
beginning
af
he
located
selection
when
you
press
ba
Or
lin
the
pause
mode
@
ropest
step
@
to@
above.
Tack
—
ata
*
I1YOU
press
Med
repeatedly,
the
player
locates
Ihe
previous
selections
Ouring REPEAT
SHUFFLE
play
When
youopenthe
dischokteroryoupress
@
tt
another
selection
is
stored
after
16
selec-
To
locate
the
beginning
of
the
current
All
programmed
selections
are
cleared.
tions
have
been
stored
=
selection
The
first
selection
will
be
cleared
and
the
new
one
will
es)
Press
heed
be
stored
in
its
place.
The
program
will
be
cleared
To
locate
the
next
selection
when
you
press
ml
Press
oe
Handle
the
disc
by
its
edge
Do
not
touch
the
surface
Oo
not
stick
paper
of
tape
nor
You
cannot
tocate
a
previous
selection
aven
if
you
write
anyihing
on
the
surtace
keep
prossing
a

|
To stop playback
2 Insert a cassette. Use only TYPE I
RAY @mec | sToRmuect
To pause: Press tt To locate a desired position
To release pause, press IB again Keep pressing <4 or bp during play.
To wind the tape: Press <td Atthe desired paint found by listening to the high-speed sound,
To rewind the tape: Press Pe release the pressed button to restart playing back
To turn off the radio For improved reception
MESS CcVallare mM Com (alm ate lelle)
iaicula - . ig nd . ‘ 1 Select the desired 2 Tune in.
SS
Dial pointer
When an FM stereo program is tuned in If the received FM stereo is too weak
FM
STEREO
indicator
tights
up.
The
reception
becomes
monaural,
and
the
FM
STEREO
indicator
wilt
go off
aicmeleeiiare eonlya TYP ormal) cassette for recording
To stop recording
1
2
3
4
Press
@
of
the
CD
player
and
@
4
of
the
cas-
Insert
a
cassette.
From
a
disc
sette dock.
im
f b Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CO/RADIO OFF).
FUNCTION
mar
2
From
the
radio
3
“dis
depressed
automatically.
[ a) When you record from a disc, press @ REC atter the
number of the selections in the disc and the total play-
ing time are displayed
Disc playing will automatically start from the first selec-
tion after approx. 8 seconds.
On
recording
level
To
record
in
PGM
(program)
mode
To
prevent
accidental
erasure
Recording
level
is
automalicatytewt:
Volume
and
tone
adjustments
1
Set
FUNCTION
to
CD.
Break
off
the tab
corresponding
Io
the
side
which
has
been
recorded
on.
will
not
affect
recording
level
2
Select
PGM
play.
(See
“Selecting
Various
Playing
Modes”
}
Recording
on
that
side
will
be
protected.
3 Press the @ REC button
Disc playing and recording will automatically stant atter approx. 8
ae
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