Sony CFD-68 User manual

SONY.
tte-Corde
CFD-68
iting Instructions
Oper
3-750-708-2t
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
ISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 NOT OPEN
CAUTION
Owner’s Record
The model and serial number are located on the
bottom exterior. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers
TO REQUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SEAVICEABLE PARTS INSIOE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the prod
uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient 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 accompa-
nying the appliance.
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Made! No, CFO-68 Senal No.
tans
Suny Gorporinon Pantd in Jupan
| CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
| increase eye hazard.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency ener
and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cau
imterference to radio and television reception. It has been
type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
computing device in accordance with the specifications in
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interierence it
residential installation. However. there 1s no guarantee thé
interference will not occur in a particular installation. #f this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipm:
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 circuit:
(f necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician tor additianal
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
"How to Identify and Resolve Radia-TV interference
Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Sto.
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 interterence Regulation:
Precautions Power Sources
Notes on Power Sources [7 We cassette connot be removed
For battery operation, use six size D (A20)
batteries. For AC operation (120 V AC only), use
the supplied AC power cord: do not use any other
type.
When the intema( batteries will not be used,
remove them to avoid damage caused by battery
leakage and corrosion.
The unit is not disconnected tram the AC power
power source occurred) after ® or @ was
.
ft the > button cannot be reiessed
‘example, the power cord was disconnected. the
batteries fel out or an interruption of the main
pressed, it may not be possible to elect the
Cassette. in this Case, supply power to tre unit
again ard then press i @ adter pressing > to
remove the cassette.
‘The OPF/BATT indicator lights up during operation.
House Current
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outiet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off, Unplug it when it wil) not be used for a long
ume.
Notes on Handling the Unit
As the laser beam used in the CD player section
is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the casing. Reter servicing to
qualified parsonnel only.
It moisture condenses on the lenges inside the CD
player section, the player will not operate properly.
In this case, ramove the disc and leave the unit
tured on for about an hour,
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, dust, or mechanical shock.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit, remove the batteries, and have
the unit checked by qualified personnel before
‘operating it any turther.
Be careful hot fo lift the handle while the telescopic
antenna is in a raised position.
After long storage, set the unit in playback mode
and warm it Up for a few minutes before inserting a
cassette.
1 ® is depressed when the power ie tumed off
(the power cord is disconnected or the batteries
are removed), it cannot be released even tB &
ig preased. To retease the button, turn on the
power again and then press il @.
© Wthe canestie hoider cannot be closed |
firmly
Preea & @ to remove the cassette and reinsert
it into the hokier. Do not to play back or
record when the cassette fs Oot firmly
closed. Otherwise, the cassette may be
L_semaced.
Note on cassettes longer than 90 minutes
The use of such cassettes is not recommended
except for lang continuaus recording or playback.
tt yau have any question or problem concerning your
unit that is Not covered in this manual, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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Batteries.
T"1 to AC IN
i el
2.10 a wall outlet
AC power cord (supplied)
The unit cannot be operated on the internal batteries when the AC power cord is connected
to the unit.
‘When to repiace the batteries.
if the battenes become weak while the unit
is in operation, the OPR/BATT indicator will
glow faintly. In this case, reptace ali the
Insert six size D (R20)
pee
i
For critical recording or dise playing
Opergting the unit on AC power is
recommended.
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REPEAT/SHUFFLE button &
CD operation buttons ”
EJECT button
DIRECTION
(tape tranepant drecioni)
OPAVBATT
(operation toaery)
foal
BASS BOOST button
AC IN (AC power
Input) socket
MIX MIG (mixing microphone)
Jack (minijack)
k the following po
No sound from speakers
‘« improper polanty of the batteries.
» Weak battenes =» Replace ail the battenes with new ones.
* Improper FUNCTION selector setting.
© The headphones are plugged in.
oo
The unit does not operate
+ The disc is inserted with the fabeied surface down
+ The disc compartment lid is nat closed.
+ Dusty or detective disc. «» Clean the disc with an optional cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the carter out.
* Moisture condensation. « See "Precautions"
Improper FUNCTION selector setting.
+ When the CO operation buttons cannot be activated, turn off the unit and
turn it on again.
Skipping of sound in CO operation
+ Dusty or defective disc. «> Clean the disc.
«Dirty iens. =» Clean the lens with a comerciaily available blower.
« Strong vibrations.
Ta
Operation
No tape operation
« BI PAUSE bution is depressed. =» Press again to release it
@ REC button cannot be
« The cassette inserted has the tabs removed. =» Cover the slots.
Sound drop-outs, jogs of high irequencies, or excessive noise
+ Dirty heads «© Clean the heads. See “Maintenance”
or playback cannot be made or there is 2 decrease
in sound level
* Diny heads. =» Clean the heads.
«Improper FUNCTION selector setting
Unsatistactory erasing
* Girty erase haad =» Clean the head.
Record’playdack head
Pine rotter —-—+
Maintenance
Cleaning the heads and tape path
Contaminated heads cause inadequate recording or
sound drop-out in playback.
We recommend cleaning after every 10 hours of
Operation. To make the best possible recordings.
however. you should clean all surtaces over which
tape travels before making any recording
Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers. and the capstans
with a cleaning tip siightly moistened with claaning
fluid of alcohol
Atter cleaning the heads. rollers. and tape path, do
ot insert a cassette until the areas cleaned are
completely dry.
Demagnetizing heads
After 20 to 30 nours of use, enough residual
Magnetism will have built up on the heads to begin ta
cause loss of high frequencies and hiss. At this time
you should demagnetize the heads and all metal
Parts in the tape path with a commercially available
Read demagnetizer. Be sure that the CD radio
cassette-corder is turned off while you demagnetize.
Cleaning the lens
If you have accidentally touched the Jens of the CL
player section with dirty tingers or dust has
accumulated on the lens. the unit will not operate
properly. in such cases, clean the lens with the ier.
cleaning kit (optional).
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet. panel. and controls with a soft
cloth siightly moistened with a mild detergent soluti
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alochol or benzine.
AUDIO POWER
SPECIFICATIONS
Full-range speakers:
With 3.2-ohm loads, both
channels driven from 150-15,000
Hz: rated 2.5 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 760 am
Emission duration: Continuous:
Laser output: less than 44.6 pW
* This output is the value
measured at a distance ot
about 200 mm trom the
‘objective lens suriace on the
optical pick-up block.
Frequency response
20 - 20.000 Hz “4B
Wow and flutter Below measurable iimit
Radio section
Frequency range FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
‘Tape recorder section and general
Recarding system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response
60 - 10.000 Hz
(with TYPE 1 (NORMAL)
cassette}
‘Speaker Full-range speakers: 10 cm dia.,
cone type
Power output Full-cange speakers: 2 W + 2W
{at 3.2 ohms, 31§ Hz, 10%
harmonic distoriton)
Mixing microphone input jact
(minijack)
Sensitivity 2.5 mv
For low impedance
microphone
Headphones jack (stereo
minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impeda
headphones
Power requirements
120 VAC, 60 Hz
OC 9 V, 6 size D (R20) bate
(puts
Outputs
Power consumption
AC 20W
Battery tite Battenes for radio cassette:
corder
[ | FM recording
| Sony SUM-1 (NS) approx. 11
[Sony Akkaiine AM1 (N) approx. 17
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Dimensions 593 x 175.5 x 197 mm (wih,
(23% « 7 Tia inchest
incl. projecting parts and co:
Weight Approx. 4.6 kg, incl, batterie
(Approx. 10 th 2 oz)
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Design and specifications subject to change w
notice,
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Sony "MOR" headphone series.
Sony “Dynamic microphone” series
Head demagnetizer HE-5C
CD cleaner XP-CDt, XP-CD3, XP-CD4

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Press POWER to turn the unit
on (2. ON).
Select the desired band,
FM or AM.
To receive an FM stereo program
Sat tha ISSVFM MOOE switch on the rear panel to ST.
‘When an FM stereo program is luned in, the FM
STEREO indicator lights up.
it the received FM stereo signal is too weak. the
reception becomes monaural, and tha FM STEREO
indicator wall go Out.
When an FM stereo program is noisy
Set the ISS,FM MODE switch to MONO. You can near
the monaura) program with less nose.
3 Tune in the desired station.
4 Adjust the volume and the
tone.
To turn off the radio
Press POWER to turn the unit off (1 OFF).
For Improved Reception
Prees POWER to turn the unit
on (<x ON).
2 insert a cassette.
:
Choose the desired sound
source to be recorded with
FUNCTION.
ro
‘Sound to be recorded | FUNCTION selector
‘CD sound I co
FM program FM
AM programy AM
G Place a disc or tune in the
desired station.
Set DIR MODE to the desired
position.
‘Side t0 be recorded on
Both-side recording shouts be started from the
top side of the cassette.
Check the tape transport
direction.
FWD for top side
REW <@: for reverse side
If necessary, press <P to change the
lape transport direction. Do net press this
during recording
Press @ REC.
> is depressed automatically.
‘When you record from a disc, disc playing
will automatically start trom the first
selection after approx. 8 seconds.
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Tum on the power of the microphone it
necessory.
Press POWER to turn the unit
on (<2 ON).
It howling (acoustic feedback) occurs
Move the microphone away from the speakers.
To record the mixed sound
inser a cassette and only press @ REC. You can record
the sound from the microphone mixed with a CO or radio
program
When recording ends
@ REC is released automatically, |! recording stars
trom the reverse side of a cassette, @ REC will also
be released when the tape reaches its end even
though DIR MODE is set o >.
After use
Press @ @ and then press POWER to turn the unit
oft.
To stop recording
Press il @ of the cassette deck (and of the CO
player when recording trom a disc)
The recording level Is automatically adjusted
The sound to ba recorded is not affected by the
VOLUME, TONE. or BASS BOOST controis.
‘To record the repeat or shutfie play of a disc
1 Play a disc in the desired playing mode.
2 Insert the cassette and follow the step 5 - 7.
The disc playing will automatically star and be
recorded. (Synchronized Start)
Choose the desired sound
source to be mixed with
FUNCTION and play it.
Sound source | FUNCTION selector
CD sound i co
Racéo program | FM or AM
Tape sound TAPE
4 Adjust the volume and the tone
of the sound source.
To reduce the noise during AM recording
Set the ISS*/FM MODE switch on the rear panel to 1,
2. or 3, depending on which one best reduces the
noise.
* ISSaintorferance Suppress Switch
To prevent accidental erasure
Break off the tab corresponding to the side which has
een recorded on, Recording on that side will
protected
= wa
To re-use

Playing a Disc
regs completely. «
Labe! surface up
The number al selections
un the isc ane the total
playing ime wall appear 10
the display wnndow
Press POWER to turn the unit
on (= ON).
2 Select co.
3 Place a disc.
Information Disptay
During playing
Selection No. being played
a
G5 0 i517
Elapsed playing ume
peas
peune {
i E
Pause necair appears. LOS Ot 17
Between selections
Remaining time for the next
Selections displayed
Playing Back a Tape
4 Press Pm.
First selectior
5
Elapsed playing time
Adjust the volume and the
tone.
To diapiay remaining time
of the disc being played
Press REMAIN
For normal digplay. press
1
REMAIN again Remamnng Total remaining
number of ome af disc
selections
Note
Even if the REMAIN button 1s pressed. the remaining time
of the disc being played cannot be displayed when it has
more than 100 selections oF ts remaining ume is more than
100 minutes.
Both sides of a cassette can be played back without turning it over.
‘Press POWER to turn the unit
on (as ON).
3. insert a cassette.
4
Check the OIRECTION
(OPR/BATT) indicator.
FWD > lights up to indicate right-winding
tape transport.
REV ~@ lights up to indicate ‘eft-winding
tape transport,
Press «48 to change the side of the
cassette to De played back if necessary.
To select mode
Set the DIF MODE selector 10 the desired pos:ton
To play back one side of s ceanetia | Set to
5 Press >.
Adjust the volume and the
tone.
To stop playback
Press @&
After use
Stop playback first and press POWER to turn
the unit off (O. OFF).
When playing back both sides of « cassette
Both-sxde playback should be started from the top side. Be
sure to set the DIRECTION indicator to &. If not, playback
will s10p at the end of the reverse side even though the DIA
MODE selector is set to >
‘Do not press PUSH OPEN during play
Othermisa. :he disc wik be damaged. Be sure to
StOD the Vise first,
To pees Press UL
To resume play, press Ml again,
Press
Pross PUSH OPEN.
Prass POWER ta release 11
To stop
To eject « disc
To tum off the unit
To locate the beginning of the current selection
Prass once. j )
To go back at high speed
To locate the rext selection
Press once. \ '
To go anead at hign speed
Keep | }
Notes on the AMS function
+ The player pauses at the beginning af ine located selection when you press Feel or PRA in the pause mode
+ Ifyou keep Keke pressed, the player locates the previous selections.
1 you keep BYP pressed. the player locates the next selections and stops at the last selection.
i
| Locating a particular i
selection (AMS*) |
Locating a particular
point in a selection
Keep pressed.
Various Playing Modes
Each time REPEAT:SHUFFLE is pressed, the playing mode changes as follows. To stop the disc. press
REPEATSHUFFLE
* L7)
Vcremmerns
After tha currant selection ends, the same
selection will be repeated.
Repeating one
selection - 1 repeat
When play reaches tha end of the disc, it restarts!
from the first selection,
Repeating the whole
disc - ALL repest
PEPEATSHUFFLE
= L_—
Press REPEAT’SHUFFLE to return to the normal play.
Notes on compact discs
The setections in the dic will be played in a
random order. Attar all the selections Nave bean
played. they wil be reshuttied and playad
continuously in a diferent order each time
Piaying in a rendom
order ~ SHUFFLE repeat
During shuttle repeat play
To locate the beginning of the current selection
Press bed.
To locate the next selection
Press POL
You cannat locate a previous selection even if you keep
pressing the ke bution
This way,
des
Not this way
Not this way
Handle the disc by Do nat toucn the Go not slick paper ot
‘nor wirls anything on
sudtace,
surface.
its edge.
Other Operations
To locate the desired portion
{Cue/raview function)
Keep prassing the following button during playback.
accarding to the side being played back
‘To remove the cassetio Fwom [ AREWe
To ate to the other side of (top side) (reverse side)
the cassette during playback To go back to the tea we
Previous ponion
To skip acetan | Pre aa
portion
Sound Adjustment
To adjust the tone TONE
{
To reinforce the bass sound
BASS BOOST
(=)
While listening to the CO or radia
You can also adjust the sound with BASS BOOST or TONE.
Note on BASS BOOST
BASS BOOST 's most etfactve around the third mark from
MIN of the volume range. Even if you raise the volume more.
the BASS BOOST effect will be neghgibie.