EnglishInformationOwner's Record
The model number is located at the bottom and
On operationTape PlayerOptional accessoriesFor customers in the USAthe serial number is located in the battery
Y If the player is brought directly from aSony MDR headphone seriesWARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to
PrecautionsTroubleshootingSpecificationsThe tape does not move when youcomply with the limits for a Class B digitalcompartment.
cold to a warm location, or is placed in aRecord these numbers in the spaces provided
press an operation button.device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
very damp room, moisture may condenseTo prevent fire or shock hazard, dobelow. Refer to them whenever you call upon
On safetyGeneralY Close the cassette compartment securely.These limits are designed to provide reasonableyour Sony dealer regarding this product.
on the lenses inside the CD player section.not expose the player to rain orprotection against harmful interference in a
Y As the laser beam used in the CD playerThe REC z button does not functionAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSModel No.
Should this occur, the player will notThe power does not come on.residential installation. This equipment
section is harmful to the eyes, do notY Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.or the tape does not play or record.POWER OUTPUT AND TOTALmoisture.Serial No.
operate properly. In this case, remove thegenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
attempt to disassemble the casing. ReferY Replace all the batteries with new ones if theyY Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is inHARMONIC DISTORTIONenergy and, if not installed and used in
CD and wait about an hour for the
servicing to qualified personnel only.are weak.place.With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels drivenaccordance with the instructions, may cause
moisture to evaporate.For customers in the USA
Y Should any solid object or liquid fall intoY You cannot turn on the player with the remotePoor or distorted playback, recordingfrom 150 - 6,300 Hz; rated 1.8 W perYIf the player has not been used for a longCD Radioharmful interference to radio communications.
Please register this product on line at
the player, unplug the player, and have itwhen you operate the player on batteries.or erasing quality.channel-minimum RMS power, with notime, set it in the playback mode to warmHowever, there is no guarantee that interferencehttp://www.sony.com/productregistration.
checked by qualified personnel beforeY Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan withmore than 10 % total harmonic distortionwill not occur in a particular installation. If this
it up for a few minutes before inserting aThe power is not on, and "bAttErY"equipment does cause harmful interference toProper registration will enable us to send you
operating it any further.a cleaning swab slightly moistened within AC operation.Cassette-and OError� are displayed alternately.periodic mailings about new product,
cassette.radio or television reception, which can be
Y Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,Y Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.cleaning fluid or alcohol.services and other important announcements.
Other specificationsdetermined by turning the equipment off and on,
Notes on cassettesY Replace all the batteries with new ones if theyCorderheart, square, star) cannot be played onY Replace all the batteries with new ones if theythe user is encouraged to try to correct theRegistering your product will also allow us to
this player. Attempting to do so mayY Break off the cassette tab from side A or Bare weak.are weak.CD player sectioninterference by one or more of the followingcontact you in the unlikely event that the
damage the player. Do not use such discs.to prevent accidental recording. If youY TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)SystemThere is no audio.measures:product needs adjustment or modification.
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tapeCompact disc digital audio systemThank you.
want to reuse the tape for recording, coverYAdjust the volume.This symbol is intended to alert theN Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Cleaning the cabinetonly.Laser diode propertiesOperating Instructionsuser to the presence of uninsulated
the broken tab with adhesive tape.YUnplug the headphones when listeningN Increase the separation between the
Y Clean the cabinet, panel and controls withY Demagnetize the heads using a commerciallyMaterial: GaAlAsOdangerous voltage� within the
through speakers.equipment and receiver.
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mildavailable tape head demagnetizer.Wave length: 780 nmproduct's enclosure that may be of
Noise is heard.N Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
detergent solution. Do not use any type ofSide AEmission duration: Continuoussufficient magnitude to constitute acircuit different from that to which the
Y Someone is using a portable telephone or
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,LensLaser output: Less than 44.6 ?Wrisk of electric shock to persons.receiver is connected.
other equipment that emits radio waves near
such as alcohol or benzine.(This output is the value measured at a distanceN Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
the player. tMove the portable telephone,of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
This symbol is intended to alert the
etc., away from the player.TV technician for help.
On power sourceson the optical pick-up block with 7 mmTab for side Auser to the presence of important
You are cautioned that any changes or
aperture.)
Y For AC operation, use the supplied ACTab for side BCD PlayerSpindle speedoperating and maintenancemodifications not expressly approved in this
power cord; do not use any other type.(servicing) instructions in themanual could void your authority to operate this
Y The player is not disconnected from theThe CD does not play or Ono dISC�200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)(CLV)literature accompanying theequipment.
appliance.
AC power source (mains) as long as it isY The use of a cassette with more than 90Number of channelslights in the display even when a CD
connected to the wall outlet, even if theminutes of play time is not recommended2is in place.CAUTION
player itself has been turned off.except for long, continuous recording orFrequency responseY Place the CD with the label surface up.The use of optical instruments with this product
Y Clean the CD.
Y Unplug the player from the wall outletplayback.20 - 20 000 Hz +1/�2 dBwill increase eye hazard.
Y Take out the CD and leave the CD
when it is not to be used for an extendedWow and flutter
Notes on CDscompartment open for about an hour to dry
period of time.Below measurable limitWARNING
Y Before playing, clean the CD with amoisture condensation.Pinch roller Erase head
Y For battery operation, use six size D (R20)Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from theYThe CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. FinalizeCFD-S400such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
batteries.the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.Radio section
center out.To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
Y There is a problem with the quality of the CD-Frequency rangeCFD-S500Y When the batteries are not to be used,
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
remove them to avoid damage that can beR/CD-RW, recording device or applicationFM: 87.5 - 108 MHzappliance.
caused by battery leakage or corrosion.software.AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
Capstan
The sound drops out.Y The nameplate indicating operatingAntennasFor customers in Canada
Record/playback headSony Corporation ?2001voltage, power consumption, etc. isFM: Telescopic antennaTo prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
Y Reduce the volume.Printed in China
located at the bottom.AM: Built-in ferrite bar antennaY Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badlyplug to wide slot, fully insert.
damaged.
On placement3-238-274-11 (1)
Y Place the player in a location free fromCassette-corder section
Y Do not leave the player in a location nearvibration.Recording systemRemote
heat sources, or in a place subject to directY Clean the lens with a commercially availableThe remote does not function.4-track 2 channel stereo
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanicalY Do not use solvents such as benzine,blower.Y Replace all the batteries in the remote withFast winding time
shock.thinner, commercially available cleanersYThe sound may drop out or noise may benew ones if they are weak.Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Y Do not place the player on an inclined oror anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-YMake sure that you are pointing the remote atFrequency response
unstable place.Y Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight orRWs or if there is a problem with thethe remote sensor on the player.TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
Power Sources
Y Do not place anything within 10 mm ofheat sources such as hot air ducts, norrecording device or application software.Y Remove any obstacles in the path of the
the side of the cabinet. The ventilationleave it in a car parked in direct sunlight asremote and the player.C
RadioGeneral
holes must be unobstructed for the playerthere can be a considerable rise inY Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed toB
Speaker
strong light such as direct sunlight or
to operate properly and prolong the life ofFull range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)temperature inside the car.Reception is poor.
fluorescent lamp light.
its components.Y Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,OutputsY Reorient the antenna to improve FM
reception.Y Move closer to the player when using the
Y If the player is left in a car parked in thenor scratch the surface of the CD.remote.Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
sun, be sure to choose a location in the carY After playing, store the CD in its case.For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
where the player will not be subjected toIf there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on thePower output
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
1to AC IN
the direct rays of the sun.CD, it may cause tracking error.2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10% harmonicproblems, unplug the AC power cord and
Y Since a strong magnet is used for thedistortion)remove all the batteries. After all the indications
About CD-Rs/CD-RWsPower requirements
speakers, keep personal credit cards usingin the display disappear, plug the power cordA
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWsFor CD radio cassette-corder:2to a wall outlet
magnetic coding or spring-wound watchesand insert the batteries again. If the problem
recorded in the CD-DA format*, but120V AC, 60 Hz
away from the player to prevent possiblepersists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
damage from the magnet.playback capability may vary depending on9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
Connect the AC power cord A or insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
the quality of the disc and the condition ofYReorient the player itself to improve AMFor remote control:
the recording device.reception.3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteriescompartment B .
Power consumption
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for CompactNotes
AC 20 W
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recordingBattery lifeY Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
standard used for Audio CDs.For CD radio cassette-corder:Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD
from the player.
FM recordingY To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.
If you have any questions or problems
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 hY When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.
concerning your player, please consult your
The audio is weak or has poor quality.Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
nearest Sony dealer.
Y Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.Tape playbackPreparing the remote C
Y Move the player away from the TV.Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied).
The picture of your TV becomesSony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h
unstable.CD playbackReplacing battery
Y If you are listening to an FM program near the
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 hWith normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones.
away from the TV.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 accessory
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Headphones (1) (CFD-S500 only)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice. |
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