Sony CFD-S26 Primary User Manual - Page 1

Playing a tape Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. 1 Press TAPE (direct power-on). TAPE Display 2 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Close the compartment. With the side you want to play facing upward STOP/EJECT c 3 Press N. PLAY To adjust the volume stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape pause playback eject the cassette turn on/off the player Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - on the remote, CFD-S36 only) xZ M or m X Press the button again to resume play after pause. xZ POWER 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 Tab for side A Tab for side B • The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback. Recording Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. 1 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. STOP/EJECT With the side you want to record on facing upward c 2 Select the program source you want to record. To record from the CD player Press CD and insert a CD (See "Playing a CD"). Display CD To record from the radio Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET and tune in the station you want (See "Listening to the radio"). RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET Display 3 Press z to start recording. (N is depressed automatically). REC To stop recording pause recording turn on/off the player Press xZ X Press the button again to resume recording. POWER Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis 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 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase. 2 Press TAPE. 3 Press z. Falling asleep to music 1 Play the music source you want. 2 Press SLEEP to display "SLEEP." 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 no indication t "10" t "20" t "30." SLEEP Display To cancel the sleep function Press POWER to turn off the power. 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. 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. 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. 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. • 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 lenses 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. Troubleshooting General The power does not come on. • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. • You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on batteries (CFD-S36 only). The power is not on, and "bAttErY" 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. • 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. tMove the portable telephone, etc., away from the player. CD Player The CD does not play or "no dISC" lights in the display even when a CD is in place. • 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. • The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CDRW with the recording device. • There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW, recording device, or application software. 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. • Clean the lens with a commercially available blower. • 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. 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. 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. 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. Poor or distorted playback, recording or erasing quality. • Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol. • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. • TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. • Demagnetize the heads using a commercially available tape head demagnetizer. Record/playback head Capstan Erase head Pinch roller Lens Remote (CFD-S36 only) 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 power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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: 87.6 - 108 MHz AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz TV: 2 - 13 CH (CFD-S36 USA model only) WEATHER: 1 - 7 CH (CFD-S36 USA model only) Antennas FM/TV/WEATHER: 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 dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2) Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones Power output (excluding USA model) 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10 % harmonic distortion in AC operation) Power requirements For CD radio cassette-corder: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries For remote control (CFD-S36 only): 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption AC 20 W 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. 420 × 159 × 284 mm (w/h/d) (16 5⁄8 × 6 3⁄8 × 11 1⁄4 inches) (incl. projecting parts) Mass Approx. 3.8 kg (8 lb. 6 oz) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessory AC power cord (1) Remote control (1) (CFD-S36 only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Sony MDR headphone series CD Radio CassetteCorder Operating Instructions CFD-S26 CFD-S36 Sony Corporation © 2000 Printed in China 3-227-155-14(1) English 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. 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. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913 For CFD-S36 USA model only Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: CFD-S36 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Owner's Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located in the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. About this manual The instructions in this manual are for the CFD-S26 and CFD-S36. Before you start reading, check your model number. The CFD-S36 is the model used for illustration purpose. Choosing Power Sources 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. Inserting batteries into the remote (CFD-S36 only) 1 to AC IN 2 to a wall outlet Using the player on batteries Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment. 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. Note When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote. Notes • 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. • To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.