Sony CFD-S26 - Cd Radio Cassette-corder User manual

Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels
driven from 150 - 6,300 Hz; rated
1.8 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
Wave length: 780 nm
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.)
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
(CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
TV: 2 - 13 CH (CFD-S36 USA model
only)
WEATHER: 1 - 7 CH (CFD-S36 USA
model only)
Antennas
FM/TV/WEATHER: Telescopic
antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette
C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10,000 Hz
General
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone
type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance
headphones
Power output (excluding USA model)
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10 %
harmonic distortion in AC operation)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
For remote control (CFD-S36 only):
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
AC 20 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h
Dimensions
Approx. 420 ×159 ×284 mm (w/h/d)
(16 5⁄8×6 3⁄8×11 1⁄4inches)(incl.
projecting parts)
MassApprox. 3.8 kg (8 lb. 6 oz) (incl.
batteries)
Tape Player
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
• Close the cassette compartment
securely.
The REC zbutton does not
function or the tape does not play
or record.
• Make sure the safety tab on the
cassette is in place.
Poor or distorted playback,
recording or erasing quality.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and
capstan with a cleaning swab
slightly moistened with cleaning
fluid or alcohol.
• Replace all the batteries with new
ones if they are weak.
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE
IV (metal) tape is being used. Use
TYPE I (normal) tape only.
• Demagnetize the heads using a
commercially available tape head
demagnetizer.
Remote (CFD-S36 only)
The remote does not function.
• Replace all the batteries in the
remote with new ones if they are
weak.
• Make sure that you are pointing
the remote at the remote sensor on
the player.
• Remove any obstacles in the path
of the remote and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is
not exposed to strong light such
as direct sunlight or fluorescent
lamp light.
• Move closer to the player when
using the remote.
After trying the above remedies, if
you still have problems, unplug the
AC power cord and remove all the
batteries. After all the indications in
the display disappear, plug the power
cord and insert the batteries again. If
the problem persists, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Sony Corporation © 2000
Printed in China
Operating Instructions
CD Radio
Cassette-
Corder
3-227-155-14(1)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
player to rain or moisture.
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.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Information
For customers in the United States
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
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 or relocate the receiving
antenna.
—Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
—Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call: Sony Direct
Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669
CFD-S26
CFD-S36
1Press TAPE (direct power-on).
2Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Close the compartment.
3Press N.
With the side you want to
play facing upward 2Select the program source you want to record.
To record from the CD player
Press CD and insert a CD (See "Playing a CD").
To record from the radio
Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET and tune in the
station you want (See "Listening to the radio").
3Press zto start recording.
(Nis depressed automatically).
1Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a
blank tape.
With the side you want to
record on facing upward
To
stop recording
pause recording
turn on/off the player POWER
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the
recording level.
• For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording.
• To erase a recording, proceed as follows:
1 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase.
2 Press TAPE.
3 Press z.
To
adjust the volume
stop playback
fast-forward or rewind the tape
pause playback
eject the cassette
turn on/off the player
Notes on cassettes
• Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental
recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken
tab with adhesive tape.
• The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not
recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.
Tab for side B Tab for side A
Side A
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RecordingPlaying a tape
Press
VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the
remote, CFD-S36 only)
xZ
Mor m
X
Press the button again to resume play
after pause.
xZ
POWER
Press
xZ
X
Press the button again to resume recording.
or write to: Sony Direct Response
Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort
Myers, FL 33913
For CFD-S36 USA model only
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: CFD-S36
Responsible Party: Sony
ElectronicsInc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive,
Park Ridge, NJ
07656 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the
bottom and the serial number is
located in the battery compartment.
Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for
the CFD-S26 and CFD-S36. Before you
start reading, check your model
number. The CFD-S36 is the model
used for illustration purpose.
Troubleshooting
General
The power does not come on.
• Make sure the batteries are
inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new
ones if they are weak.
• You cannot turn on the player
with the remote when you operate
the player on batteries (CFD-S36
only).
The power is not on, and
"bAttErY" and "Error" are
displayed alternately.
• Make sure the batteries are
inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new
ones if they are weak.
There is no audio.
• Unplug the headphones when
listening through speakers.
Noise is heard.
• Someone is using a portable
telephone or other equipment that
emits radio waves near the player.
tMove the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
CD Player
The CD does not play or “no dISC”
lights in the display even when a
CD is in place.
• Place the CD with the label
surface up.
• Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
compartment open for about an
hour to dry moisture
condensation.
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not
finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-
RW with the recording device.
• There is a problem with the
quality of the CD-R/CD-RW,
recording device, or application
software.
The sound drops out.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the
CD is badly damaged.
• Place the player in a location free
from vibration.
• Clean the lens with a
commercially available blower.
• The sound may drop out or noise
may be heard when using poor
quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs or if
there is a problem with the
recording device or application
software.
Radio
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
• Replace all the batteries with new
ones if they are weak.
• Move the player away from the
TV.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM
program near the TV with an
indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
Using the player on batteries
Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment.
Notes
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the
player stops operating. Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before
you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the player.
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the
player.
Connecting the AC power cord
Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket located
at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet.
1to AC IN
2to a wall outlet
Choosing Power Sources
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn off 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 player will
not go off until the tape reaches the end.
Falling asleep to music
2Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”
3Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes
off automatically.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes
as follows: “60” t“90” t“120” tno indication t
“10” t“20” t“30.”
1Play the music source you want.
Precautions
On safety
• As 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.
• Should any solid object or liquid
fall into the player, unplug the
player, and have it checked by
qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
Cleaning the cabinet
• Clean the cabinet, panel and
controls with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or
solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
On power sources
• For AC operation, use the
supplied AC power cord; do not
use any other type.
• The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the player from the wall
outlet when it is not to be used for
an extended period of time.
• For battery operation, use six size
D (R20) batteries.
• When the batteries are not to be
used, remove them to avoid
damage that can be caused by
battery leakage or corrosion.
• The nameplate indicating
operating voltage, power
consumption, etc. is located at the
bottom.
On placement
• Do not leave the player in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the player on an
inclined or unstable place.
• Do not place anything within 10
mm of the side of the cabinet. The
ventilation holes must be
unobstructed for the player to
operate properly and prolong the
life of its components.
• If the player is left in a car parked
in the sun, be sure to choose a
location in the car where the
player will not be subjected to the
direct rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for
the speakers, keep personal credit
cards using magnetic coding or
spring-wound watches away from
the player to prevent possible
damage from the magnet.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly
from 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 CD and
wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
• If the player has not been used for
a long time, set it in the playback
mode to warm it up for a few
minutes before inserting a
cassette.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Inserting batteries into the remote
(CFD-S36 only)
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the
remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new
ones.
Note
When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player
using the remote.
Display
Display
Display
English
Display
TAPE
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
CD
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
Erase head Pinch roller
Record/playback head
Capstan
Lens
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1) (CFD-S36 only)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

1Press CD (direct power-on).
3Close the CD compartment.
4Press u(N on the remote, CFD-S36 only).
The player plays all the tracks once.
Track number Playing time
To
adjust the volume
stop playback
pause playback
go to the next track
go back to the previous track
remove the CD
turn on/off the player
Using the display
Checking the total track number and playing time
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY in stop mode.
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY while playing a CD.
To display
the current track number and
the remaining time on the current track*
the number of tracks left
and remaining time on the CD
the current track number
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as
“- -:- -” in the display.
Locating a specific track
To locate
a specific track directly
a point while listening
to the sound
a point while observing
the display
Tip
When you locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the
corresponding number buttons.
Example:To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3.
Note
You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display.
Turn off the indication by pressing x.
Repeat Play
1Press CD.
2Proceed as follows:
To repeat
a single track
all the tracks
tracks in random order
programmed tracks
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until “REP” disappears from the display.
Total track number
Total playing time
Shuffle Play
1Press CD.
2Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display.
3Press uto start shuffle play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from the display.
Program Play
1Press CD.
2Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.
3Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program
in the order you want. You can arrange the playing order of
up to 20 tracks on a CD.
4Press uto start program play.
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.
Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the
programed order.
To change the current program
Press xonce if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The
current program will be erased. Then create a new program following the
programming procedure.
Tip
You can record your own program. After you’ve created the program,
insert a blank tape and press zto start recording.
Programmed track
Playing order
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Playing a CD
Press
VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote,
CFD-S36 only)
x
u (X on the remote, CFD-S36 only)
Press the button again to resume play after
pause.
>
.
ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
POWER
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY
once
twice
three times
Do this
1 Press MODE until “REP 1” appears.
2 Press the number button for the track
you want to repeat.
1 Press MODE until “REP ALL” appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until “SHUF REP” appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until “PGM REP” appears.
2 Press the number buttons for the tracks
you want to program in the order you
want up to 20 tracks.
3 Press u.
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
"MEGA BASS" appears in the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.
Getting the MEGA Xpand effect (CFD-S36 only)
Press MEGA Xpand.
"MEGA Xpand" appears in the display.
You can get the effect of expansion of the sound field.
Location of controls
Adjusting the sound emphasis (MEGA BASS/MEGA Xpand)
1Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you
want appears in the display (direct power-on).
Each time you press the button, the indication changes as
follows:
CFD-S36 USA model: “FM” t“AM” t“TV”.
Other models: “FM” t“AM”.
2Hold down TUNE + or – until the frequency digits begin
to change in the display.
The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and
stops when it finds a clear station.
If you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly
to change the frequency step by step.
To
adjust the volume
turn on/off the radio
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM/TV/WEATHER. Reorient the player itself
for AM.
FM/TV/WEATHER AM
Tip
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until "Mono" appears in the
display and the radio will play in monaural.
Listening to the radio
Press
VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote,
CFD-S36 only)
POWER
Press
a number button of the track.
>(forward) or . (backward)
while playing until you find the
point.
>(forward) or . (backward)
in pause until you find the point.
Display
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up
to 40 radio stations (CFD-S36 USA model), 20 for FM and 10 for AM and
TV in any order, or 30 radio stations (other models), 20 for FM and 10 for
AM in any order.
1Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until
"AUTO" flashes in the display.
3Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies
to the higher ones.
Display
Display
POWER
VOL +,–
x
.,>
MEGA
BASS
Remote Control (CFD-S36 only)
Display
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About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
This player is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability
may vary depending on the quality of the disc, the recording device and
application software.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air
ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
2Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD
compartment and place a CD in the CD compartment.
With the labeled side up
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Display
Display
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
1Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2Tune in a station you want.
3Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station
on for about 2 seconds.
To select the preset number over 10, press >10 first, then the
corresponding number buttons. You need to hold down the last number
button to enter for about 2 seconds.
(Example: To select 12, press >10 and 1 first, then hold down 2 for about
2 seconds.)
The new station replaces the old one.
Playing preset radio stations
1Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station.
To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10 first, then
corresponding number buttons.
(Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first,
and then press 2.)
Checking the weather forecast
(CFD-S36 USA model only)
1Press WEATHER.
The power turns on automatically.
2Hold down TUNE + or - until the channel indication begins to
change in the display.
The player automatically scans the weather forecast stations
and stops when it finds a clear station.
If you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly to
change the frequency step by step.
Tip
Weather band provides continuous broadcast of the latest weather
information (directly from National Weather Service offices).
REC PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE
Tape
compartment
MEGA BASS
ZPUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
CD
compartment
VOLUME +,–
TUNE –,+
DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY
MODE
i(headphones) jack
Number buttons for
CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION xBX
.,>
POWER
SLEEP
CD
TAPE
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET
Tip
To listen through headphones, connect the headphones to the
i(headphones) jack.
SLEEP
FUNCTION
Number buttons
MODE
BAND
TUNE +,–
X
N
MEGA Xpand
MEGA Xpand
(CFD-S36 only)
OPR/BATT
indicator WEATHER
(CFD-S36 USA
model only)
Remote sensor
(CFD-S36 only)
Display
1
FUNCTION SLEEP
BAND
TUNE– WEATHER
TUNE+
MEGA Xpand MEGA BASS
CD/RADIO (AC ONLY)
POWER
2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
VOL
MODE 0/10 > 10
WEATHER (USA
model only)
CD
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
TUNE
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION
9
0/10
>
10
8
7
4
5
6
3
2
1
CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION
9
0/10
>
10
8
7
4
5
6
3
2
1
WEATHER
Display