3-241-606-11 (1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-S20CP ©2002 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents Basic Operations 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) .......
Basic Operations Playing an audio CD or MP3 files 1 4 2, 3 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). 1 2 Press CD. CD Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment until it clicks into place. With the label side up 3 4 Close the lid of the CD compartment.
4 Press u (N on the remote). Display The player plays all the tracks once. Track number Basic Operations To play a CD with MP3 files, see page 6. Playing time Use these buttons for additional operations POWER u VOL +, – Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE x ., > 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.
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files (continued) Playing a CD with MP3 files CD u FOLDER +, – MP3 indicator Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE ., > 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. 1 Press CD.
Example of folder structure and playing order The playing order of the folders and files is as follows: CD-R CD-RW Basic Operations 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.
Listening to the radio 1 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). 1 2 RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display. 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.
Use these buttons for additional operations POWER Basic Operations VOL +, – MODE 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.
Playing a tape 1 2 3 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). 1 2 3 TAPE Press TAPE. Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. Press n. The player starts playing.
Use these buttons for additional operations POWER X VOL +, – Basic Operations xZ m, M 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.
Recording on a tape 1 3 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). 1 With the side you want to Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. record on facing you Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. 2 12 Select the program source you want to record. CD To record from the CD player, insert a CD (see page 4) and press CD. RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET To record from the radio, tune in the station you want (see page 8).
3 Press z to start recording (n is depressed automatically). POWER Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations TAPE xZ X 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.
The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. DISPLAY ENT MEMORY 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. Total folder number Total track number To check file information Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY while playing an MP3 file.
Locating a specific track ., > To locate a specific track directly a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display Number buttons The CD Player 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. 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.
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes. CD u MODE REPEAT To repeat programed tracks programed folders 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 cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT until “REP” disappears from the display. Number buttons 1 Press CD.
Creating your own program (Program Play) You can play tracks in random order. 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). CD u MODE CD 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.
Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) 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. Audio CD (Program Play) Playing order Programed track MP3 CD (Program Play) Playing order Programed file Playing order MP3 CD (Program Folder Play) Programed folder 4 Press u to start Program Play. To cancel Program Play Stop playing first.
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. 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.
Playing preset radio stations Once you’ve preset the stations, use the number buttons to tune in your favorite stations. RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET Number buttons 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.
The Audio Emphasis Adjusting the sound emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. SOUND MEGA BASS The Audio Emphasis Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want.
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. SLEEP 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”.
Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. 3 Battery compartment 1 AC IN 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. 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.
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.
Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. 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. Side A • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Index A Audio emphasis 21 B Batteries for player 23 for remote 23 M, N, O Maintenance 28 MEGA BASS 21 MP3 about MP3 30 display 14 playing order 7 T Timer falling asleep to music 22 Troubleshooting 26 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using the display 14 P, Q 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 Playing a CD 4 a tape 10 preset radio stations 19 tr
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