3-241-606-11 (1)
©2002 Sony Corporation
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-S20CP
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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.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
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.
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-S20CP
Serial No.
Basic Operations
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files.................. 4
Listening to the radio...................................... 8
Playing a tape ............................................... 10
Recording on a tape ...................................... 12
The CD Player
Using the display .......................................... 14
Locating a specific track............................... 15
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) ....... 16
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) ........................................... 17
Creating your own program (Program Play) 17
The Radio
Presetting radio stations................................ 19
Playing preset radio stations ......................... 20
The Audio Emphasis
Adjusting the sound emphasis ...................... 21
The Timer
Falling asleep to music ................................. 22
Setting Up
Choosing the power sources ......................... 23
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................... 24
Troubleshooting............................................ 26
Maintenance ................................................. 28
Specifications ............................................... 29
About “MP3”................................................ 30
Index ............................................................. 31
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Playing an audio CD or MP3 files
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
1 Press CD.
2 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down
to open the CD compartment and
place the CD on the CD
compartment until it clicks into
place.
3 Close the lid of the CD compartment.
With the label side up
1
4 2, 3
Basic Operations
CD
Basic Operations
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Display
Playing
time
Track
number
To Do this
adjust the volume Press VOL +*, –.
stop playback Press x.
pause playback Press u* (X on the remote).
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
go to the next track Press >.
go back to the previous track Press ..
remove the CD** Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE.
turn on/off the player Press POWER.
* The button has a tactile dot.
**Once you open the CD compartment, the track to start play will
change to the beginning of the first track.
Tip
Playback starts from the
track you last stopped
playing (Resume play).
During stop, the track
number to be played are
displayed.
To cancel the resume play
to start play from the
beginning of the first track,
press x in stop mode.
u
POWER
VOL +, –
x
Z PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
continued
4 Press u (N on the remote).
The player plays all the tracks once.
To play a CD with MP3 files, see
page 6.
Use these buttons for additional operations
., >
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Note
Before playing a file, this
player reads all file and
folder information on the
CD. Depending on the file
structure, it may take more
than a minute to read them.
During this time, “Reading”
is displayed.
Tip
You can use the buttons
mentioned in the table on
page 5 for additional
operations in the same way
as when playing an audio
CD.
Playing a CD with MP3 files
1 Press CD.
2 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD
compartment and place the CD on the CD
compartment (see page 4) .
3 Close the lid of the CD compartment.
4 Press u.
The player plays all MP3 files on the CD.
When you play a CD with MP3 files, the MP3
indicator lights up.
To select a folder
Press FOLDER + to go forward and FOLDER – to go
backward (press FLDR + or FLDR – on the remote).
To select a file
Press > to go forward and . to go backward.
Track number
u
., >
MP3
indicator
CD
After the file name is
displayed, the playing time
will appear
Z PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files (continued)
FOLDER +, –
Basic Operations
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Example of folder structure and playing
order
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:
Notes
• A folder that does not
include an MP3 file is
skipped.
• Maximum number of
folders: 255
Maximum number of files:
255
• Folder names and file
names can be displayed
with up to 64 characters.
• The characters A - Z, a - z,
0 - 9, and _ can be
displayed on this player.
Other characters are
displayed as “*”.
• This player conforms to
Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag
format. If the file has the
ID3 tag information, “song
title”, “artist name” and
“album name” can be
displayed.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-
DA format* and MP3 files recorded in the CD-ROM
format, but playback capability may vary depending on the
quality of the disc and the condition of the recording
device.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is
a recording standard used for Audio CDs.
CD-R
CD-RW
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2
1
2
4
5
3
6
7
8
4
9
5
0
6
1
MP3 file
Folder
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Listening to the radio
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO
PRESET until the band you want
appears in the display.
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 can’t tune in a station, press
TUNE + or – repeatedly to change
the frequency step by step.
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Display
Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET
Basic Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press MODE until
“Mono” appears in the
display and radio will play
in monaural.
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +*, –
turn on/off the radio POWER
*VOL + has a tactile dot.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for
AM.
POWER
VOL +, –
MODE
for FM for AM
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Playing a tape
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With the side you want
to play facing you
Display
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
1 Press TAPE.
2 Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a recorded
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Close the compartment.
3 Press n.
The player starts playing.
1
TAPE
Basic Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +*, –
stop playback xZ
fast-forward or rewind m or M
pause playback X
Press the button again to resume
play after pause.
eject the cassette xZ
turn on/off the player POWER
*VOL + and n has a tactile dot.
xZ
X
m, M
POWER
VOL +, –
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Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
1 Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank tape.
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Close the compartment.
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 8).
Recording on a tape
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1
With the side you want to
record on facing you
Display
CD
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET
Basic Operations
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To Press
stop recording xZ
pause recording X
Press the button again to
resume recording.
turn on/off the player POWER
3 Press z to start recording
(n is depressed automatically).
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or the
audio emphasis (see page
21) will not affect the
recording level.
• If the AM program makes a
whistling sound after
you’ve pressed z in step 3,
press MODE to select the
position of ISS
(Interference Suppress
Switch) that most decreases
the noise.
• For the best results, use the
AC power as a power
source.
• To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:
1 Insert the tape whose
recording you want to
erase.
2 Press TAPE.
3 Press z.
X
POWER
TAPE
xZ
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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
DISPLAY
ENT
MEMORY
Total playing time
Total track number
Total track number
Total folder number
t
Checking the information of
an audio CD
To check the total track number
and playing time of the CD
While the CD is stopped, you can check
them in the display.
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY while
playing a CD. The display changes as
follows:
The current track number and playing
time
r
The current track number and the
remaining time of the current track
r
The number of tracks left and the time
remaining on the CD
t
Checking the information of a
CD with MP3 files
To check the total folder number
and total file number on the CD
While the CD is stopped, you can check
them in the display.
To check file information
Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY while
playing an MP3 file. The display changes as
follows:
The current track number and playing
time
r
The current track number and the file
name
r
The folder number and the folder name*
r
The current track number and ID3: the
title name / the artist name / the album
name**
* If the folder does not have a folder name,
“Root” appears instead of a folder name.
**If the file does not have ID3 information, “No
Title”, “No Artist” or “No Album” appears in
the display.
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The CD Player
Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track on a CD
using the number buttons.
You can also find a specific point in a track
while playing a CD.
To locate Press
a specific track the number button of the track
directly
a point while > (forward) or .
listening to (backward) while playing and
the sound hold it until you find the point
a point while > (forward) or .
observing (backward) in pause and hold
the display it until you find the point
Notes
• Locating a specific track using the number
buttons is only available for the tracks in the
selected folder.
• You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or
"PGM" is lit in the display. Turn off the
indication by pressing x.
., > Number
buttons
Tips
• 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.
• To select a track numbered over 100 or more,
press >10 twice, then the corresponding number
buttons.
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Do this
1 Program tracks (see step 3
on page 18).
2 Press REPEAT until “PGM
REP” appears.
3 Press u.
1 Program folders (see step 3
on page 18).
2 Press REPEAT until
“FLDR PGM REP”
appears.
3 Press u.
To repeat
programed
tracks
programed
folders
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT until “REP” disappears from
the display.
When playing MP3 files
When you select “REP ALL”, the player
plays all files (up to 255 files) of a CD
repeatedly.
Playing tracks
repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
shuffle or program play modes.
u
1 Press CD.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat
a single
track
all tracks
on the
CD
a selected
folder
(MP3 CD
only)
tracks in
random
order
MODE REPEAT
Do this
1 Press REPEAT until “REP
1” appears.
2 Press the number button for
the track you want to
repeat.
1 Press REPEAT until “REP
ALL” appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press REPEAT until “REP
FLDR” appears.
2 Select the folder by
pressing FOLDER + or
FOLDER –, then press u.
1 Press REPEAT until
“SHUF REP” appears.
2 Press u.
CD
FOLDER +, –Number
buttons
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The CD Player
Creating your own
program (Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to
20 tracks or files on a CD. When playing an
MP3 files, you can also program up to 20
folders (Program Folder Play).
MODE
1 Press CD.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in
the display.
When you select Program Folder Play
(MP3 CD only), press MODE until
“PGM FLDR” appears in the display.
u
DISPLAY
ENT
MEMORY
Playing tracks in
random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.
MODE
1 Press CD.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in
the display.
3 Press u to start Shuffle Play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE until
“SHUF” disappears from the display.
When playing MP3 files
The player plays all files (up to 255 files) on
a CD in random order.
Tips
• During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the
previous track by pressing ..
• The resume function doesn't work during
Shuffle Play.
u
continued
CD
CD
FOLDER
+, –
., >
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Tips
• You can play the same program again, since the
program is saved until you open the CD
compartment.
• You can record your own program. After you’ve
created the program, insert a blank tape and
press z to start recording.
• The resume function doesn't work during
Program Play.
3 Press . or >, FOLDER + or –
then press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY
for the tracks or files* you want to
program in the order you want.
*folders for Program Folder Play.
4 Press u to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Stop playing first. Then 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 or
folder number appears in the programed
order.
To change the current program
Press x 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.
Playing
order
Programed
track
Audio CD
(Program Play)
MP3 CD
(Program Play)
Playing
order
Programed
file
MP3 CD (Program
Folder Play)
Playing
order
Programed
folder
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
(continued)
The Radio
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The Radio
Presetting radio
stations
You can store radio stations into the player’s
memory. You can preset up to 30 radio
stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any
order.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
to select the band.
2 Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO
PRESET until “AUTO” flashes in the
display.
3 Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY.
The stations are stored in memory from
the lower frequencies to the higher
ones.
If a station cannot be preset
automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak
signal manually.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to
select the band.
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold 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.)
DISPLAY
ENT
MEMORY
Number
buttons
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET
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Playing preset radio
stations
Once you’ve preset the stations, use the
number buttons to tune in your favorite
stations.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
to select the band.
2 Press 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.)
Number
buttons
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET
The Audio Emphasis
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The Audio Emphasis
Adjusting the sound
emphasis
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
MEGA
BASS
Selecting the sound
characteristic
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio
emphasis you want.
Choose To get
powerful, clean sounds,
emphasizing low and high range
audio
light, bright sounds emphasizing
high and middle range audio
percussive sounds, emphasizing
bass audio
the presence of vocals, stressing
middle range audio
the whole dynamic range for
music such as classical music
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS to display “MEGA
BASS”.
To return to normal sound, press the button
again.
SOUND
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The Timer
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” t “90” t “120” t “OFF” t
“10” t “20” t “30”.
If 4 seconds have passed after you
pressed SLEEP, the minutes in the
display are entered.
When the preset time has passed, the
player goes off automatically.
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn off the power.
SLEEP
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.
Setting Up
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1 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.
2 Preparing the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not
supplied).
Setting Up
Choosing the power sources
You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source.
3 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.
Replacing batteries
Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT
indicator dims or when the player stops
operating. Replace all the batteries with new
ones.
Notes
3 Battery
compartment
1 AC IN
• Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take
out the CD from the player.
• When you operate the player with the batteries,
you cannot turn on the player with the remote.
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.
to a wall outlet
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• 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.
Additional Information
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.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
heart, square, star) cannot be played on
this player. Attempting to do so may
damage the player. Do not use such discs.
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.
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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.
Side A
Tab for side A
Tab for side B
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.
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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.
• 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.
“NOT MP3” is displayed.
• You are trying to play a file that is not an
MP3 file but has extension “mp3”. (page 30)
“NOT MP3” and “LAYER 1”, or “NOT MP3”
and “LAYER 2” are displayed alternately.
• You are trying to play an MPEG1 Audio
Layer-1 or 2 file. You can only play MP3
(MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) files on this player.
(page 30)
“no MP3” is displayed.
• There are no MP3 files on the disc.
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.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard.
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.
Troubleshooting
General
The power is not on.
• 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.
The power is not on, and "BATT" 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.
• Adjust the volume.
• 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. t Move the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
CD Player
“no DISC” is displayed even when a CD is
in place.
• Insert the CD with the label surface up.
• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
• 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 CD does not play.
• 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.
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Tape Player
The tape does not move when you press
an operation button.
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
The REC z button does not function or
the tape does not play or record.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
The tape does not erase completely.
• Clean the erasing head (see page 28).
• 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.
The tape does not record.
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
The audio is weak/The audio quality is
poor.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see
page 28).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 28).
The sound is distorted.
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV
(metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only.
Remote
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 AC power cord and
insert the batteries again. If the problem persists,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Maintenance
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 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.
After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas
cleaned are completely dry.
Erase headPinch roller
Record/playback head
Lens
Capstan
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.
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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: 87.5 - 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 Ω, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones
Power output
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 Ω, 10 % harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
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. 386 × 166 × 252 mm (w/h/d)
(15
1
⁄4 × 6
5
⁄8 × 10 inches) (incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 3.3 kg (7 lb. 4 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphones series
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THE USABLE NUMBER OF
FOLDERS/FILES
• Maximum folder number: 255
• Maximum file number: 255
SETTINGS FOR COMPRESSION
SOFTWARE AND WRITING
SOFTWARE
• To compress a source for an MP3 file, we
recommend setting the transfer bit rate of
the compression software to “44.1 kHz”,
“128kbps”, and “Constant Bit Rate”.
• To record up to the maximum capacity, set
to the “halting of writing”.
• To record at one time up to the maximum
capacity on media that has nothing
recorded it, set to “Disc at Once”.
NOTES FOR SAVING FILES ON
THE MEDIA
When the disc is inserted, the player reads
all the files on that disc. If there are many
folders or non-MP3 files on the disc, it may
take a long time for play to begin or for the
next MP3 file to start play.
Do not save unnecessary folders or files
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used
for MP3 listening.
We recommend that you do not save other
types files or unnecessary folders on a disc
that has MP3 files.
About “ID3 tag”
ID3 tag is a format for adding certain
information (song title, artist name, album
name, etc.) to MP3 files.
This player conforms to Version 1.1 of the
ID3 tag format. If the file has the ID3 tag
information, “song title”, “artist name” and
“album name” can be displayed.
Note
If you use a version other than 1.1, ID3 tag
information will not be displayed correctly.
About “MP3”
What is the MP3?
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a
sound sequence. The file is compressed to
about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds
outside the range of human hearing are
compressed while the sounds we can hear
are not compressed.
Playable “MP3” files on this
player
You can only play MP3 files recorded by
following requirements.
USABLE MEDIA
CD-Rs and CD-RWs
USABLE DISC FORMAT
You can use ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 and
Joliet extension format discs. In some cases,
MP3 files that are recorded in a format other
than these formats may not play normally or
the file and folder names may not be
displayed correctly.
The major specifications of the usable disc
format are as follows:
• Maximum directory steps: 8
• Usable characters for a file/folder name:
A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, _ (underscore)
• Maximum number of characters for a file
name: 64 including quotation marks and a
3-character extension code
Notes
• When naming, be sure to add the file extension
“mp3” to the file name.
• If you put the extension “mp3” to a file other
than an MP3 file, the player cannot recognize
the file properly and will generate random noise
that could damage your speakers.
• The file name does not correspond to the ID tag.
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Index
A
Audio emphasis 21
B
Batteries
for player 23
for remote 23
C
CD player 4
Choosing power sources 23
Cleaning
cabinet 28
lens 28
tape heads and tape path
28
Connecting AC power cord 23
Creating your own program 17
D, E, F, G, H
Demagnetizing the tape heads
28
Display 14
I, J, K
ID3 tag 14, 30
Improving broadcast reception
9
L
Listening to the radio 8
Locating a specific track 15
M, N, O
Maintenance 28
MEGA BASS 21
MP3
about MP3 30
display 14
playing order 7
P, Q
Playing
a CD 4
a tape 10
preset radio stations 19
tracks in random order 17
tracks repeatedly 16
Power sources 23
Precautions 24
Presetting radio stations 19
Program Play 17
R
Radio stations
playing 20
presetting 19
Repeat Play 16
S
Selecting
audio emphasis 21
tracks 5
Setting up 23
Shuffle Play 17
SOUND 21
Specifications 29
T
Timer
falling asleep to music 22
Troubleshooting 26
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Using the display 14
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