3-858-850-51(1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-121 1996 by Sony Corporation CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.
Warning Information To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. 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.
Table of contents Basic Operations 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 point in a track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Creating your own program (Program Play) Additional Information 18 Precautions 20 Troubleshooting 22 Maintenance 23 Specifications Back cover Index Setting Up 16 Choosing the power sources 17 Adjusting the sound emphasis (TONE/MEGA BASS) Introduction CF
Basic Operations Playing a CD 2,3 1 4 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 2 Set FUNCTION to CD. Press OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place a CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up 3 4 Close the CD compartment. Basic Operations CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.
4 Display Press ^ . Track number Playing time Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME FUNCTION OPEN/CLOSE Basic Operations The player plays all the tracks once. ^ p +/= To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Stop playback Press p. Pause playback Press ^. Press again to resume play after pause. Go to the next track Press +. Go back to the previous track Press =. Remove the CD Press OPEN/CLOSE. Turn off the player Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF).
Listening to the radio 1 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 2 Set FUNCTION to RADIO FM or AM. Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station. If the received FM stereo is too weak, the reception becomes monaural. 6 Basic Operations CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.
Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME FUNCTION Basic Operations To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Turn off the radio Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF). To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM. For FM For AM Basic Operations CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.
Playing a tape 1 2 3 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 2 Set FUNCTION to TAPE(CD/ RADIO OFF). Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. With the side you want to play facing forward 3 8 Press 9. Basic Operations CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.
Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME P p6 0/) Basic Operations To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Stop playback Press p6 Fast-forward or rewind the tape* Press 0 or ) Pause playback Press P. Press the button again to resume play after pause. Eject the cassette Press p6. *For the side facing forward Basic Operations CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.
Recording on a tape 1 3 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. With the side you want to record on facing forward 2 Select the program source you want to record. To record from the CD player, set FUNCTION to CD and insert a CD (see page 4). To record from the radio, set FUNCTION to RADIO FM or AM and tune in the station you want (see page 6). 3 10 Press r to start recording.
Use these buttons for additional operations P p6 Basic Operations Tips • Adjusting the volume or the tone will not affect the recording level. • For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording. • To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF). 2 Press r . To Press Stop recording p6 Pause recording P Press the button again to resume recording. Basic Operations CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.
The CD Player Using the display DISPLAY/ENT You can check information about the CD using the display. Checking the total track numbers and playing time Press DISPLAY/ENT in stop mode. Total playing time Total track numbers Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY/ENT while playing a CD.
Locating a specific point in a track +/= The CD Player You can locate a specific point in a track while playing a CD using + or =. To locate Press a point while listening to the sound + (forward) or = (backward) while playing and hold down until you find the point. a point while observing the display + (forward) or = (backward) in pause and hold down until you find the point. The CD Player CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.
Playing tracks repeatedly +/= MODE ^ (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see page 15 ). 1 2 3 Set FUNCTION to CD. Press MODE until the repeat mode you want appears in the display. To repeat Select a single track REP 1 all tracks REP ALL tracks in random order SHUF REP programed tracks PGM REP Do either of the following to start repeat play: • When you’ve selected REP1, select the track by pressing + or = and press ^.
Creating your own program +/= DISPLAY/ENT MODE (Program Play) Tips • You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment or switch FUNCTION. • The current program will be erased if you switch FUNCTION or open the CD compartment. • You can record your own program. After you’ve created the program, insert a blank tape and press r to start recording. 1 2 3 p The CD Player ^ You can arrange the playing order of the tracks on a CD. Set FUNCTION to CD.
Setting Up Choosing the power sources AC IN You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. Use the AC power source whenever you record since recording consumes much power. Battery compartment To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet. Tip Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
Adjusting the sound emphasis TONE MEGA BASS (TONE/MEGA BASS) Setting Up You can adjust the tone and reinforce the bass sound. Adjusting the tone Turn TONE. Turn the control clockwise to enhance the high tone and counterclockwise to enhance the low tone. Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BASS. To return to normal sound, press the button again. Setting Up CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.
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. On power sources • For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any other type.
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.
Tape Player CD Player Radio General Troubleshooting 20 Symptom Remedy The power does not come on. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. There is no audio. • Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to the function you want to operate. • Adjust the volume. • Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers. The audio is weak or has poor quality.
Tape Player Symptom Remedy 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 22). • Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer (see page 22). The sound is distorted. • The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
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 - 10,000 Hz; rated 2 W per channelminimum 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.
Index A I, J, K R Adjusting sound emphasis 17 tone 17 Improving broadcast reception 7 Recording on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14 L S Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific point in a track 13 Selecting tracks 5 Setting up 16 Sound emphasis 17 M, N, O T MEGA BASS 17 Troubleshooting 20 TONE 17 B Batteries for player 16 C CD player 12 Choosing power sources 16 Cleaning cabinet 22 tape heads and tape path 22 Creating your own program 15 D, E, F, G, H P, Q Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 tracks repeate
