3-046-018-11 (1)
2000 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
CFD-ZW755
Introduction2
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.
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.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear of
the CD radio cassette-corder 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-ZW755
Serial No. ________________________
Basic Operations
3Introduction
Table of contents
Basic Operations
4 Playing a CD
6 Listening to the radio
8 Playing a tape
10 Recording on a tape
The CD Player
12 Using the display
13 Locating a specific track
14 Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
15 Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
16 Creating your own program
(Program Play)
18 Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/
FLASH)
The Radio
19 Presetting radio stations
20 Playing preset radio stations
The Timer
21 Setting the clock
22 Waking up to music
24 Falling asleep to music
The Audio Emphasis
25 Selecting the audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
Setting Up
26 Hooking up the system
Additional Information
29 Precautions
31 Troubleshooting
33 Maintenance
34 Specifications
35 Index
Basic Operations4
Playing a CD
Basic Operations
Track number Playing time
3
With the label side up
Display
For hookup instructions, see pages 26 – 28.
1 Push 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
down to open the CD
compartment and place the CD
on the CD compartment.
2 Close the lid of the CD
compartment.
3 Press ^.
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and plays all the tracks
once.
1,2
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
5
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
^. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
To Do this
adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (Press
VOL +, – on the remote).
stop playback Press p.
pause playback Press ^ ( P on the
remote).
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
go to the next track Turn PRESET•TIME SET
clockwise (Press + on
the remote).
go back to the previous track Turn PRESET•TIME SET
counterclockwise (Press
=on the remote).
remove the CD Press 6 PUSH OPEN/
CLOSE.
turn on/off the player Press POWER.
POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUME
^
p
PRESET
TIME SET
Basic Operations6
Listening to the radio
For hookup instructions, see pages 26 – 28.
1 Press RADIO BAND until the
band you want appears in the
display (direct power-on).
Each time you press the button,
the indication changes as follows:
"FM1" n "FM2" n "AM".
2 Hold 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 cannot tune in to a station,
press the button repeatedly to
change the frequency step by
step.
Display
2
1
Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
7
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tips
• The "FM1" and "FM2"
bands have the same
functions. You can store
the stations you want
separately in "FM1" and
"FM2".
• If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press MODE until
“Mono” appears in the
display and radio will
play in monaural.
• Next time you want to
listen to the radio, just
press RADIO BAND.
The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the previous
station.
To Do this
adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (Press
VOL +, – on the remote).
turn on/off the radio Press POWER.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself
for AM.
for FM
for AM
VOLUME
POWER MODE
Basic Operations8
Playing a tape
For hookup instructions, see pages 26 – 28.
1 Press p6 to open the tape
compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only. Close the
compartment.
2 Press (.
The player turns on ( direct
power-on) and starts playing.
With the side you want
to play facing you
12 12
Display
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
9
Use these buttons for additional operations
To Do this
adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (Press
VOL +, – on the remote).
stop playback Press p6.
fast-forward or rewind the tape Press ) or 0.
pause playback Press P.
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
eject the cassette Press p6.
turn on/off the player Press POWER.
Note
During playback, do not
press buttons on the
other deck. Otherwise
the playback speed may
change.
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a tape, just
press (. The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
tape.
POWER
VOLUME
0, )
0, )
p6
P
p6
P
Basic Operations10
Recording on a tape
For hookup instructions, see pages 26 – 28.
1 Press p6 to open the tape
compartment on deck B and
insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only.
2 Select the program source you
want to record.
To record from the CD player:
insert a CD (see page 4) and press
CD.
To record from the radio:
tune in the station you want (see
page 6).
To record from the tape (dubbing):
insert a recorded tape into deck A
and press TAPE until “dUb”
appears in the display.
Display
With the side you want to
record on facing you
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
11
3 Start recording.
To record from the CD player and
the radio, press r on deck B ((
is depressed automatically).
To record from the tape, press r
on deck B ((is depressed
automatically). Then press ( on
deck A.
Deck B
To Press
stop recording p6 on deck B
pause recording P on deck B
Press the button again to
resume recording.
turn on/off the player POWER
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or
the audio emphasis (see
page 25) will not affect
the recording level.
• For the best results, use
the AC power as a
power source.
• If the AM program
makes a whistling
sound after you've
pressed r in step 3,
press MODE repeatedly
until the noise at a
minimum.
POWER
p6
P
To erase a recording, proceed as follows:
1 Insert a tape whose recording you want to erase into deck
B.
2 Press TAPE untill “TAPE” appears in the display.
3 Press r on deck B.
Deck A
MODE
The CD Player12
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
The CD Player
DSPL ENT MEM
Checking the total track numbers and playing
time
Press DSPL ENT MEM in stop mode.
Checking the remaining time
Press DSPL ENT MEM while playing a CD.
To display
Press DSPL
ENT MEM
the current track number once
and the remaining time
on the current track*
the number of tracks left twice
and the remaining time
on the CD
the current track number three times
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining
time appears as “- -:- -”.
Total playing time
Total track number
The CD Player 13
The CD Player
Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons on the remote.
You can also find a specific point in a
track while playing a CD.
To locate Press
a specific track directly number button of the track.
a point while listening to + (forward) or =(backward)
the sound while playing and hold down
until you find the point.
(on the player, use ) or 0.)
a point while observing + (forward) or =(backward)
the display in pause and hold down until
you find the point.
(on the player, use ) or 0.)
Note
You cannot locate a
specific track if “SHUF”
or “PGM” is lit in the
display. Turn off the
indication by pressing p.
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.
= , +
Number
buttons
The CD Player14
Playing tracks
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see pages 15 and 16).
^
MODE
1 Press CD.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
a single track 1 Press MODE until “REP 1”
appears.
2 Turn PRESET•TIME SET
to select the track that you
want to repeat.
3 Press ^.
all the tracks 1 Press MODE until “REP
ALL” appears.
2 Press ^.
tracks in random order 1 Press MODE until “SHUF
REP” appears.
2 Press ^.
programed tracks 1 Press MODE until “PGM
REP” appears.
2 Program tracks (see step 3
on page 16).
3 Press ^.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until “REP” disappears from the
display.
CD
PRESET
TIME SET
On the remote
1 Press p.
2 Press MODE until
the repeat mode you
want appears in the
display.
3 Do either of the
following to start
repeat play:
•When you've
selected "REP1",
select the track by
pressing the
number buttons.
•When you've
selected
"REP ALL", or
"SHUF REP",
press (.
•When you've
selected
"PGM REP",
program tracks
(see step 3 on page
16), then press (.
The CD Player 15
The CD Player
Playing tracks in
random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.
1 Press CD.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display.
3 Press ^ to start shuffle play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from the
display.
^
MODE
CD
On the remote
1 Press p.
2 Press MODE until
“SHUF” appears in
the display.
3 Press (.
The CD Player16
Creating your
own program
(Program Play)
You can make a program of up to 20
tracks in the order you want them to be
played.
^
MODE
Programed track
Playing order
1 Press CD.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.
3 Turn PRESET•TIME SET then press DSPL ENT
MEM for the tracks you want to program in the
order you want.
4 Press ^ to start program play.
On the remote
1 Press p.
2 Press MODE until
“PGM” appears in
the display.
3 Press the number
buttons for the tracks
you want to program
in the order you
want.
4 Press (.
DSPL ENT MEMCD
PRESET
TIME SET
The CD Player 17
The CD Player
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the
display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DSPL ENT MEM.
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press p 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.
Tips
• You can play the same
program again, since the
program is saved until
you open the disc
compartment.
• You can record your own
program. After you’ve
created the program,
insert a blank tape into
deck B and press r on
deck B to start recording.
The CD Player18
Enjoying sound
effects
(LOOP/FLASH)
You can repeat part of a CD (LOOP) and
can “flash” the CD sound (FLASH)
during playback.
1 Play a CD.
2 Press and hold LOOP or FLASH at the point you
want to start the function.
To Press and hold
repeat a selected part of a CD LOOP on the remote
“flash” the CD sound FLASH on the remote
To cancel the LOOP or FLASH function
Release the button.
The player returns to normal play.
LOOP
FLASH
The Radio
The Radio
19
The Radio
1 Press RADIO BAND until the band you want
appears in the display.
2 Set the frequency to the station you want.
3 Press and hold DSPL ENT MEM for 2 seconds.
4 Turn PRESET•TIME SET until the preset number
(1 to 10) you want for the station flashes in the
music calender.
5 Press DSPL ENT MEM again.
The frequency digits flash in the display and the
station is stored into the player’s memory.
The new station replaces the old one.
On the remote
1 Press BAND to select
the band.
2 Set the frequency to
the station you want.
3 Press and hold the
number buttons that
you want to preset
the new station on for
2 seconds.
RADIO BAND
PRESET
TIME SET
TUNE
–, +
DSPL ENT MEM
Presetting radio
stations
You can store radio stations into the
player’s memory. You can preset up to
30 radio stations, 10 for each band in any
order.
The Radio20
Playing preset
radio stations
Once you have preset the stations, use
PRESET +/– on the player or the
number buttons on the remote to tune in
to your favorite stations.
1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band.
2 Turn PRESET•TIME SET to tune in the stored
station.
On the remote
1 Press BAND to select
the band.
2 Press the number
buttons to tune in the
stored station.
RADIO BAND
PRESET
TIME SET
The Timer 21
The Timer
Setting the clock
“--:--” indication appears in the display
until you set the clock.
The Timer
Before you set the clock, connect the power source
(pages 26 - 28).
1 Press and hold CLOCK for 2 seconds until the
hour digits flash.
2 Turn PRESET•TIME SET until you set the current
hour. Then press DSPL ENT MEM.
The minute digits flash. Set the minutes by turning
PRESET•TIME SET until the correct minute is
displayed.
3 Press DSPL ENT MEM.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
Tip
The time display
system of this player is
the 12-hour system:
AM12:00 = midnight
PM12:00 = noon
CLOCK
DSPL
ENT MEM
PRESET
TIME SET
The Timer22
Waking up to
music
You can wake up to music or a radio
program at a preset time. Make sure you
have set the clock (“Setting the clock” on
page 21).
Before you begin, make sure the (clock) indication is
not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY.
1 Prepare the music source you want to play.
To play Do this
a CD Insert a CD.
the radio Tune in a station
2 Press TIMER.
The
(clock) and the music source (“Cd” or
“RAdIO”) flash.
3 Select the music source (“Cd” or “RAdIO”) by
turning PRESET•TIME SET, then DSPL ENT
MEM.
4 Set the timer to the hour you want the music to
start by turning PRESET•TIME SET, then DSPL
ENT MEM.
Set the minutes by turning PRESET•TIME SET,
then DSPL ENT MEM.
5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want
the music to go off. (Do as step 4.)
STANDBY
TIMER
DSPL
ENT MEM
PRESET
TIME SET
The Timer 23
The Timer
Tips
• To exit the standby
mode, press STANDBY
to make the
indication disappear
from the display.
• The preset settings
remain until you reset
them.
6 Set the volume by turning PRESET•TIME SET,
then DSPL ENT MEM.
7 Press STANDBY.
The
indication lights up and the power goes off.
At the preset time, the power will go on, and the
music will play. Then the power will go off at the
preset time, and the player will enter into the
standby mode.
To check/change when the playback will start
Press TIMER , then DSPL ENT MEM. Each time you
press DSPL ENT MEM, a stored setting is displayed in
the set order. To change the setting, display the setting
you want to change and re-enter it.
To use the player before a timer playback starts
Just turn on the player, and then you can use it.
If you turn off the player before the preset time, timer
playback will start at the preset time.
In case of the radio, however, if you listen to the
station which is different from the one you tuned in
in step 1 on page 22, you will hear that station at the
preset time. Make sure to tune in the station you want
to listen to before you turn off the player.
To stop play
Press POWER to turn off the power.
The Timer24
Falling asleep to
music
You can set the player to turn off
automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60,
90, and 120 minutes, allowing
you to fall asleep while listening
to music.
1 Play the music source you want.
2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP”.
3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player
goes off automatically.
Each time you press the
button, the indication
changes as follows:
“60” n “90” n “120” n no indication n “10” n
“20” n “30.”
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn off the power.
Tips
• When you are playing
radio or CD, make sure
that ( of the tape
player is not depressed.
• You can fall asleep and
wake up to different
music. Set the waking
up timer first (see page
22), turn on the power,
and then set the
sleeping timer.
However, you cannot
store different radio
stations.
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.
SLEEP
The Audio Emphasis 25
The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the
audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
Selecting the sound characteristic
Press SOUND MODE button to select the sound
characteristic you want.
Choose To get
ROCK Rock’n’roll:
powerful, clean sounds
POP Popular music:
light, bright sounds
JAZZ Jazz:
clear bass audio and powerful
sounds of instruments such as piano
or guitar
VOCAL Vocal:
the presence of vocals, stressing
middle range audio
OFF the whole dynamic range for music
such as classical music
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
"MEGA BASS" appears in the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.
SOUND MODE
The Audio Emphasis
MEGA BASS
On the remote
Use SOUND instead of
SOUND MODE.
Setting Up26
Setting Up
Hooking up the
system
Make sure you turn off the
power before making any
connections.
Tips
• To detach the speakers,
unlock speaker (see B
on the diagram) and
slide the speaker box all
the way up and away
from the player.
• Connect the speakers
for this unit only to the
speaker terminals of
this unit. If you connect
any other speakers or
equipment,
malfunction may occur.
15
Right
speaker
Speaker cords
to a wall outlet
3
1 Inserting the back-up batteries
Insert three size AA
(R6) batteries (not
supplied) into the
battery compartment.
These batteries work
to save the memory
data.
To remove the
batteries, push the
] side.
2 Hooking up the speakers
1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down
until it snaps into place A.
Left speaker
Battery
compartment
2
Speaker terminals
continued
Setting Up 27
Setting Up
Hooking up the system (continued)
2 Connect the black wires to (–) minus and the red
wires to (+) plus terminals; the right speaker wires
to the R and the left speaker wires to the L
terminals.
3 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.
4 Inserting batteries into the remote
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.
Setting Up28
Note
When you operate the
player on batteries, you
cannot turn on the player
using the remote.
Tip
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.
5 Using the player on batteries
Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the
battery compartment.
To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC
power cord from the player.
Additional Information 29
Precautions
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 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 lens 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.
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.
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 rear.
Additional Information30
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.
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.
Side A
Tab for side A
Tab for side B
Additional Information 31
Troubleshooting
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
securely.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• You cannot turn on the player with the remote
when you operate the player on batteries.
• Make sure the function you want to use appears
in the display window.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.
• Someone is using a portable telephone or other
equipment that emits radio waves near the
player. n Move the portable telephone, etc.,
away from the player.
• Insert the CD with the label surface up.
• 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 “Cd” appears in the display.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged
• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
• The sound may drop out or noise may be heard
if the CD is recorded using a personal computer
(CD-R,etc.).
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
General
CD Player
Radio
Symptom
The power is not on.
There is no audio.
Noise is heard.
“no disc“ lights in the display even
when a CD is in place.
The CD does not play.
The sound drops out.
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
Additional Information32
Remedy
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.
• Clean the erasing head (see page 33).
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• The source which was recorded on TYPE II
(high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape using
this unit is being played. Record on TYPE I
(normal) tape and play.
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See
page 33).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 33).
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.
• Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.
• Make sure the (clock) indication is displayed.
• 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.
Tape Player
Symptom
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
The r button does not function/
The tape does not play.
The tape does not erase completely.
The tape does not record.
The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.
The sound is distorted.
The timer does not operate.
The remote does not function.
Timer
Remote
After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, 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 33
Maintenance
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
benzine.
Cleaning the lens
If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a
skipping of sound during CD operation.
Clean with a commercially available
blower.
Cleaning the tape heads and tape
path
Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and
the capstans 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.
After cleaning, insert a tape when the
areas cleaned are completely dry.
Deck B
Erase head Pinch roller
Lens
Deck A
CapstanRecord/playback head
Playback head Capstan
Pinch roller
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channel driven
from 150 - 6,300 Hz; rated 1.6 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/–1 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antennas
FM: 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 (4
in.) dia.,
3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
For memory back-up:
4.5 V DC, 3 size AA (R6) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
AC 15 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 22 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 7 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 3 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 h
For memory back-up: approx. 1 year
Dimensions
Approx. 650 × 265 × 256 mm (w/h/d)
(25
5
⁄8
×
10
1
⁄2
×
10
1
⁄8 inches)
(incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 6.7 kg (14 lb. 12 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
Additional Information 35
Index
A
Audio emphasis 25
B
Batteries
for memory 26
for player 28
for remote 27
C
CD player 12
Cleaning
cabinet 33
lens 33
tape heads and tape path
33
Connecting
AC power cord 27
Creating your own program
16
D, E
Demagnetizing the tape
heads 33
Display 12
F, G, H
FLASH 18
I, J, K
Improving broadcast
reception 7
L
Listening to the radio 6
Locating a specific track 13
LOOP 18
M, N, O
MEGA BASS 25
P, Q
Playing
a CD 4
a tape 8
preset radio stations 20
tracks in random order
15
tracks repeatedly 14
Program Play 16
R
Radio stations
Playing 20
Presetting 19
Recording
on a tape 10
Repeat Play 14
S
Selecting
audio emphasis 25
tracks 13
Setting the clock 21
Setting up 27
Shuffle play 15
SOUND 25
Sound mode 25
T
Tape player 8
Timer
Falling asleep to music 24
Waking up to music 22
Troubleshooting 31
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Using the display 12
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