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Personal Audio System Operating Instructions 4-474-842-11(1) Basic Operations Rear Listening to the radio 1 Press RADIO FM/AM repeatedly to select the band "FM" or "AM." 2 Hold down TUNE + or until the frequency digits begin to change on the display. CFD-S50 ©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. The nameplate and important information concerning safety are located on the bottom exterior. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Owner's Record The model number is located on the bottom of the unit, and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CFD-S50 Serial No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. The following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. and Canada. Other versions may not comply with FCC/IC technical regulations. NOTE: 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. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 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. This graphical symbol is located on the bottom of the unit. Licence and Trademark Notice MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Power Sources Connect the AC power cord , or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment . To a wall outlet AC power cord (supplied) To AC IN jack Bottom Use alkaline batteries with this unit. The use of manganese batteries is not recommended, since this type of battery has an extremely short usage time. Notes In standby mode with the AC power cord connected, "STANDBY" appears on the display (Canadian model only). Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims, or when the unit becomes inoperable. Replace all of the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to remove any CD or tape and disconnect any optional component from the unit. To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit and the wall outlet. POWER button Function buttons RADIO FM/AM-AUTO PRESET button TAPE button CD button AUDIO IN button TUNE/ (folder) + button TUNE/ (folder) button CD compartment cover Tape operation buttons (pause) button (stop/open) button (fast forward) button (rewind) button (play) button* (record) button PUSH OPEN/CLOSE go backward)/PRESET button (go forward)/PRESET + button (play/pause)/MANUAL PRESET button* (stop) button VOLUME button VOLUME + button* MEGA BASS button DISPLAY/ENTER button Cassette tape compartment cover OPR/BATT indicator MODE button AC IN jack (headphones) jack AUDIO IN jack * , VOLUME + and have a tactile dot. Before using the unit To turn the power on or off Press POWER . You can also turn on the power of this unit using the direct power-on function (below). In this manual, operations are mainly explained using the direct power-on function. To use the direct power-on function Press CD , TAPE , RADIO FM/AM or AUDIO IN while the unit is turned off. The power turns on with the relevant function selected. To adjust the volume Press VOLUME + or . The volume level of this unit is adjustable in steps from 0 to 31. To listen through headphones Connect headphones to the (headphones) jack . To reinforce the bass Press MEGA BASS . "MEGA BASS" lights up on the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again. Playing a music disc You can play the following types of discs with this unit. Audio CDs on which CD-DA tracks are recorded in CD-DA disc format CD-R/CD-RW discs on which CD-DA tracks are recorded in CD-DA disc format CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 audio files are recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet 1 Press CD to turn on the CD function. Other operations To Do this Pause playback Press . To return to playback, press the button again. Stop playback Press . When you press after playback is stopped, playback starts from the beginning of the track/ file you were last playing (Resume Play). Cancel Resume Press twice. When you Play press after you cancel Resume Play, playback starts from the beginning of the first track/file. Select a folder Press + or . on an MP3 disc Select a track/ Press or . You can file skip tracks/files one by one. Find a point in a Hold down or track/file during playback, and release the button at the desired point. When locating a point while paused, press to start playback after the desired point is found. Tip Resume Play is cancelled if you open the CD compartment. Example of folder structure and playing order The playing order of the folders and files is as follows: Folder MP3 file 2 Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE , place a disc in the CD compartment and then close the compartment cover. Label side up The disc is loaded and the disc information appears on the display. The information displayed varies depending on the disc type (audio CD/MP3 disc). (Example: when an audio CD is loaded) Total playing time (Example: when an MP3 disc is loaded) Total number of folders Total number of tracks 3 Press to start playback. (Example: an audio CD) Notes on MP3 discs When a disc is loaded, the unit reads all the files on that disc. During this time, "READ" is blinking. 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 to play. We recommend that non-MP3 files or unnecessary folders are excluded when creating MP3 discs. During playback, folders that contain no MP3 files are skipped. This system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of ".mp3". Note that even if the file name has the correct file extension but the actual file was created in a different audio format, this unit may produce noise or may malfunction. MP3 PRO format is not supported. This unit cannot play audio files on a disc in the following cases: When the total number of audio files exceeds 413. When the total number of folders on a single disc exceeds 99. When the directory level (folder depths) exceeds 9 (including the "ROOT" folder). To change play modes Press MODE repeatedly while the disc is stopped. For details, see "Selecting play mode." Playing time*1 (Example: an MP3 disc) The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. When an FM stereo broadcast is received, "ST" lights up on the display. If you cannot tune to a station using automatic tuning mode, press TUNE + or repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. Tip If the stereo FM reception is noisy, press MODE repeatedly until "Mono" appears on the display. You will lose the stereo effect, but the broadcast will improve. To improve radio reception Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception. Reorient the unit itself to improve AM reception. Playing a tape Check the following items before starting operation. Use a type I (normal) tape only. You cannot use any other types of tape with this system. If there is tape slack, rewind the slack using a pencil to avoid damaging the tape or the unit. 1 Press TAPE to turn on the tape function. 2 Press insert a cassette tape into the cassette tape compartment () and then close the compartment cover. 3 Press to start playback. Other operations To Do this Stop playback Press . Pause playback Press . To resume playback, press the button again. Fast-forward or Press or . rewind Eject the cassette Press . Note Do not turn off the power during the tape playback. Doing so may cause malfunction. Make sure to stop playback before turning off the power. Recording on a tape Check the following items before starting operation. Use a type I (normal) tape only. You cannot use any other types of tape with this system. Make sure that the overwrite protection tab has not been removed. If the tab has been removed, cover the broken tab using adhesive tape. 1 Prepare the source you want to record. T o record CD-DA tracks or MP3 files on a disc Press CD and place a disc in the CD compartment. Make sure not to start playback. See "Playing a music disc." To record a radio program Press RADIO FM/AM repeatedly to select a band and tune to the desired station. See "Listening to the radio." To record sound from a connected optional component Press AUDIO IN and connect an optional component, and then start playback. 2 Press insert a cassette tape into the cassette tape compartment () and then close the compartment cover. 3 Press to start recording (the play button will depress automatically at the same time). Tips Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level. If the AM program makes whistling sound after you have press in step 3, press MODE repeatedly to select the position of ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) that may decreases the noise. Use AC power as the power source for recording for best recording results. Other operations To Stop recording Pause recording Do this Press . Press . To resume recording, press the button again. To record from partway through the current CD-DA track or MP3 file Press to pause playback where you want to start recording, then press . To record favorite CD-DA tracks or MP3 files on a disc Create a program (see "Creating your own program (Program Play)"), then press to start recording. To erase recorded cassette tapes To erase a cassette tape, you need to record silence over the previous recording. 1 Press TAPE to turn on the tape function. 2 Insert a recorded tape into the cassette tape compartment. 3 Press . Erasing process starts, and previous recording is overwritten with silent data. Playing time*2*3 *1 Each time you press DISPLAY , the playback screen switches between showing the playing time and showing the current track number. *2 If the playing time is longer than 100 minutes, "--:--" appears on the display. *3 Each time you press DISPLAY , the playback screen switches between showing the playing time and showing the current track number and the number of the folder containing that track.