Sony CFD-121 CD Radio Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions - Transcript

• Page 1: S ON Y. 3-810-648-51(1) Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions ©1996 by Sony Corporation
• Page 2 - English - : To prevent fire or shock hazard. do not expose the player to rain or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 00 NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK} NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage’ within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. For customers in Canada To prevent electric shock. match wide blade of plug to wide slot. fully insert. Introduction 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 ina 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 ona 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. Owner's Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located in the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CFD-121 Serial No.
• Page 3 - English - : Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing aCD Listening to the radio Playing a tape Recording on a tape. The CD Player Using the display Locating a specific point ina Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) Creating your own program (Program Play) Setting Up Choosing the power sources Adjusting the sound emphasis (TONE/ MEGA BASS) Additional Information Precautions Troubleshooting Maintenance Specifications Back cover Introduction suoiesiado diseg |
• Page 4 - English - : Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 ep Set FUNCTION to CD. Press OPEN/CLOSE down to OPEN/CLOSE open the CD compartment and oo0o°0 place a CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up Close the CD compartment. OPEN/CLOSE 4 | Basic Operations
• Page 5 - English - : Press Pil. The player plays all the tracks Track number Playing time Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME FUNCTION OPEN/CLOSE suoijeiadgo diseg f Adjust the volume Stop playback Pause playback _ Go to the next track Go back to the previous track Remove the CD Turn off the player Turn VOLUME. Press Pil. Press again to resume play after pause. Press OPEN/CLOSE. Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF). Basic Operations | 5
• Page 6 - English - : Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). or Set FUNCTION to RADIO FM or 2 _--—— TUNING——+ Turn TUNING to tune in a radio SS ———p If the received FM stereo is too weak. the reception becomes Basic Operations
• Page 7 - English - : Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME FUNCTION To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Tur off the radio Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF). To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself Basic Operations suoijesadg dIseg j
• Page 8 - English - : Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 cp Set FUNCTION to TAPE(CD/ j RADIO OFF). Press M4 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. STOP/EJECT With the side you want to play facing forward Press ~<«. Basic Operations
• Page 9 - English - : Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME 1: GA <4/Pp tea Rd deed To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Stop playback Press Si Fast-forward or rewind the tape“ Press <4 or PP Pause playback Press Hf. Press the button again to resume play after pause. Eject the cassette Press BS. *For the side facing forward Basic Operations suoljze1adg seg q
• Page 10 - English - : Recording on a tape Press M4 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape STOP/EJECT With the side you want to record on facing forward 2 i Select the program source you RADIO want to record. are Display °AM To record from the CD player. set Tare FUNCTION to CD and insert a OFF CD (see page 4). To record from the radio. set FUNCTION to RADIO FM or AM and tune in the station you want (see page 6). Press @ to start recording. (~dl is depressed automatically). 10 | Basic Operations
• Page 11 - English - : Use these buttons for additional operations suoij}esadg iseg F Tips To Press ¢ Adjusting the volume or — the tone will not affect top recording | Es the recording level. e For the best results. use the AC power as a power source for recording. ¢ To erase a recording. proceed as follows: 1] Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO 2 Press @. Pause recording ut Press the button again to resume recording. Basic Operations | 11
• Page 12 - English - : The CD Player Using the display DISPLAY/ENT You can check information about the CD using the display. Checking the total track numbers and playing Press DISPLAY /ENT in stop mode. Total playing time Total track numbers Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY /ENT while playing a CD. To display Press DISPLAY/ENT Remaining time on the Once current track* Remaining time on the CD Twice and the number of tracks left Playing time and the current —_ Three times track number * For a track whose number is more than 20. the remaining time appears as “- -:- -” in the display. 12 | The CD Player
• Page 13 - English - : Locating a specific point in a track You can locate a specific point in a track while playing a CD using Pt or KK. To locate Press a point while listening to PP! (forward) or Kt the sound (backward) while playing and hold down until you find the point. a point while observing PI (forward) or KK the display (backward) in pause and hold down until you find the point. The CD Player sakeld GD eUuL E
• Page 14 - English - : Playing tracks repe atedly PPri/idd MODE Pit (Repeat Play). You can play tracks repeatedly in normal. shuffle or program play modes (see page 15 ). 1 Set FUNCTION to CD. ho 2 Press MODE until the repeat mode you want appears in the display. To repeat Select a single track REP 1 all tracks REP ALL tracks in random order SHUF REP programedtracks PGMREP 3 Do either of the following to start repeat play: ¢ When you've selected REP1. select the track by pressing Pl or 44 and press Pil. ° When you've selected REP ALL and SHUF REP. ¢ When you've selected PGM REP. program tracks (see step 3 on page 15). then press Pil. To cancel Repeat Play Press MODE until “REP” disappears in the display. The CD Player
• Page 15 - English - : Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of the tracks ona CD. ¢ You can play the same program again. since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment or switch ¢ The current program will be erased if you switch FUNCTION or open the CD compartment. ¢ You can record your own program. After you've created the program. insert a blank tape and press @ to start recording. PP 1/1 DISPLAY/ENT sahe}d GD ayL E 1 Set FUNCTION to CD. 2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display. 3 Press PPI or Kd then press DISPLAY /ENT for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. You can program up to 20 tracks. Programed track Playing order 4 Press Pil to start program play. To cancel Program Play Press MODE until “PGM” disappears in the display. To change the current program Press Ml once 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 programing procedure. The CD Player | 15
• Page 16 - English - : Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. Use the AC power source whenever you record since recording consumes much power. | | i Battery compartment To a wall outlet 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. Tip Using the player on batteries Replace the batteries I ix size D (R20 when the OPR/BATT nsert six size D (R20) indicator dims or when batteries (not supplied) the player stops into the battery operating. Replace all compartment. the batteries with new ones. Before you To US the player on replace the batteries. be batteries. disconnect the sure to take out the CD AC power cord from the from the player. player. 16 | Setting Up
• Page 17 - English - : Adjusting the sound emphasis TONE MEGA BASS (TONE/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the tone and reinforce the bass sound. Adjusting the tone Turn TONE. Turn the control clockwise to enhance the high tone and counterclockwise to enhance the low tone. Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BASS. To return to normal sound. press the button again. Setting Up dn 6unias i
• Page 18 - English - : Additional Information Precautions e 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. On power sources ¢ For AC operation. use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any other ¢ 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 o corrosion. The nameplate indicating operating voltage. power consumption. etc. is located at the bottom. Additional Information 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 ieft 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. e Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers. keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or springwound watches away from the player to prevent possible damage from the 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.
• Page 19 - English - : Notes on CDs * Before playing. clean the CD witha 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. Notes on cassettes e 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.. Tab for side A Tab for side B To record on a tape with its tab broken off. cover the respective tab hole for side A or B 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. Additional Information
• Page 20 - English - : ti EEE EEE Troubleshooting The power does not come on. There is no audio. The audio is weak or has poor The picture of your TV becomes Connect the AC power cord securely. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. Replace all the batteries with new ones if they Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to the function you want to operate. Adjust the volume. Unplug the headphones when listening through Replace all the batteries with new ones if they Move the player away from the TV. If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna. move the player away from the TV. Tape Player The CD does not play /“00 -- --” lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The sound drops out. Make sure that the CD compartment is closed. 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. Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD. Reduce the volume. Clean the CD. or replace it if the CD is badly Place the player in a location free from vibration. The tape does not move when you press an operation button. The REC @ button does not function /The tape does not play. The tape does not erase completely. Close the cassette compartment securely. Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD. Clean the erasing heads (see page 22.) Replace all the batteries with new ones if they Additional information
• Page 21 - English - : Symptom Remedy The tape does not record. * Make sure the tape is inserted properly. ¢ Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is The audio is weak/ The audio Clean the heads. pinch roller and capstan quality is poor. (See page 22). a * Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer (see page 22). The TYPE I (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Tape Player The sound is distorted. After irying 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. Additional Information
• Page 22 - English - : Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty. it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available Cleaning the tape heads and tape Wipe the heads. the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible recording. however. we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording. Record/playback head Capstan Erase head Pinch roller After cleaning. insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry. Additional Information Demagnetizing the tape heads After 20 to 30 hours of use. enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of high frequency sound and hiss. At this time. you should demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head. demagnetizer. 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
• Page 23 - English - : Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3.2-ohm loads. both channels driven from 150 - 10. 00 Hz; rated 2 W per channelminimum RMS power. with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC operation. Other Specifications CD player section Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wave length: 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 «W (This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Spindle speed 200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV) Number of channels Frequency response 20 - 20. 00 Hz +1/-2 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Radio section Frequency range FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz AM: 530 - 1. 05 kHz (Australian and Taiwanese 530 - 1. 10 kHz (Other models) FM: Telescopic aerial AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 115 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 70 - 10. 00 Hz Full range: 10cm dia. 3.2 ohms. cone type (2) Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones Power output (excluding US model) 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms. 10 % harmonic distortion) Power requirements 230 - 240 V AC. 50 Hz (Australian model) 120 V AC. 60 Hz (Other models) V DC. 6 size D (R20) batteries Power consumption AC 25 W (Taiwanese model) AC 20 W (Other models) Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording Sony R20P: approx. 13.5h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 19h Tape playback Sony R20P: approx. 7.5h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 12h CD playback Sony R20P: approx. 2.5h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4.5h Dimensions Approx. 446 x 165 x 234 mm (w/h/d) (17 4x6 2x9 % inches) (incl. projecting parts) Approx. 3.8 kg (8 Ib. 6 oz) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessory AC power cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without Optional accessories Sony MDR headphone series Additional Information
• Page 24 - English - : sound emphasis 17 Batteries for player 16 | CD player 12 Choosing power sources 16 cabinet 22 tape heads and tape path Creating your own program 15 D. E. F. G. H Demagnetizing the tape Display 12 Improving broadcast reception 7 Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific point ina MEGA BASS 17 tracks repeatedly 14 Power sources 16 Program Play 15 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Recording ona tape 10 Repeat Play 14 Selecting tracks 5 Setting up 16 Sound emphasis 17 Troubleshooting 20 U.. W. X. Y. Z Using the display 12