Sony Cassette Player cCFD S20CP User Manual

3-241-606-11 (1)  
CD Radio  
Cassette-Corder  
Operating Instructions  
CFD-S20CP  
©2002 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of contents  
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) ....... 16  
Playing tracks in random order  
(Shuffle Play) ........................................... 17  
Creating your own program (Program Play) 17  
The Radio  
Presetting radio stations................................ 19  
Playing preset radio stations ......................... 20  
The Audio Emphasis  
Adjusting the sound emphasis ...................... 21  
The Timer  
Falling asleep to music ................................. 22  
Setting Up  
Choosing the power sources ......................... 23  
Additional Information  
Precautions ................................................... 24  
Troubleshooting............................................ 26  
Maintenance ................................................. 28  
Specifications ............................................... 29  
About “MP3” ................................................ 30  
Index ............................................................. 31  
3
 
Basic Operations  
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files  
1 4  
2, 3  
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).  
Press CD.  
1
2
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
Close the lid of the CD compartment.  
4
 
Display  
4
Press u (N on the remote).  
The player plays all the tracks once.  
To play a CD with MP3 files, see  
page 6.  
Track  
Playing  
number time  
Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
u
VOL +, –  
Z PUSH  
OPEN/CLOSE  
x
., >  
Tip  
To  
Do this  
Playback starts from the  
adjust the volume  
stop playback  
pause playback  
Press VOL +*, .  
Press x.  
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.  
Press u* (X on the remote).  
Press the button again to  
resume play after pause.  
go to the next track  
Press >.  
go back to the previous track Press ..  
remove the CD**  
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE.  
Press POWER.  
turn on/off the player  
* The button has a tactile dot.  
**Once you open the CD compartment, the track to start play will  
change to the beginning of the first track.  
continued  
5
 
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  
1
2
Press CD.  
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.  
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD  
compartment and place the CD on the CD  
compartment (see page 4) .  
3
4
Close the lid of the CD compartment.  
Tip  
Press u.  
The player plays all MP3 files on the CD.  
When you play a CD with MP3 files, the MP3  
indicator lights up.  
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.  
Track number  
After the file name is  
displayed, the playing time  
will appear  
To select a folder  
Press FOLDER + to go forward and FOLDER to go  
backward (press FLDR + or FLDR on the remote).  
To select a file  
Press > to go forward and . to go backward.  
6
 
Example of folder structure and playing  
order  
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:  
Notes  
A folder that does not  
include an MP3 file is  
skipped.  
Maximum number of  
folders: 255  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
Folder  
MP3 file  
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. If the file has the  
ID3 tag information, song  
title, artist nameand  
album namecan be  
displayed.  
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
5
9
6
0
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files  
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-  
DA format* and MP3 files recorded in the CD-ROM  
format, but playback capability may vary depending on the  
quality of the disc and the condition of the recording  
device.  
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is  
a recording standard used for Audio CDs.  
7
 
Listening to the radio  
1
2
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).  
Display  
1
2
Press RADIO BANDAUTO  
PRESET until the band you want  
appears in the display.  
RADIO BAND  
AUTO PRESET  
Hold down TUNE + or until the  
frequency digits begin to change in  
the display.  
Indicates an FM stereo  
broadcast  
The player automatically scans the  
radio frequencies and stops when it  
finds a clear station.  
If you cant tune in a station, press  
TUNE + or repeatedly to change  
the frequency step by step.  
8
 
Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
VOL +, –  
MODE  
Tip  
If the FM broadcast is  
noisy, press MODE until  
Monoappears in the  
display and radio will play  
in monaural.  
To  
Press  
adjust the volume  
turn on/off the radio  
VOL +*, –  
POWER  
*VOL + has a tactile dot.  
To improve broadcast reception  
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for  
AM.  
for FM  
for AM  
9
 
Playing a tape  
1
2 3  
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).  
Press TAPE.  
1
TAPE  
With the side you want  
to play facing you  
2
Press xZ to open the tape  
compartment and insert a recorded  
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.  
Close the compartment.  
Display  
3
Press n.  
The player starts playing.  
10  
 
Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
X
xZ  
VOL +, –  
m, M  
To  
Press  
adjust the volume  
stop playback  
fast-forward or rewind  
pause playback  
VOL +*, –  
xZ  
m or M  
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.  
11  
 
Recording on a tape  
3
1
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).  
With the side you want to  
record on facing you  
1
2
Press xZ to open the tape  
compartment and insert a blank tape.  
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.  
Close the compartment.  
Select the program source you want  
to record.  
Display  
To record from the CD player, insert  
a CD (see page 4) and press CD.  
CD  
To record from the radio, tune in the  
station you want (see page 8).  
RADIO BAND  
AUTO PRESET  
12  
 
3
Press z to start recording  
(n is depressed automatically).  
Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
TAPE  
xZ  
X
Tips  
To  
Press  
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  
youve pressed z in step 3,  
press MODE to select the  
position of ISS  
stop recording  
pause recording  
xZ  
X
Press the button again to  
resume recording.  
turn on/off the player  
POWER  
(Interference Suppress  
Switch) that most decreases  
the noise.  
For the best results, use the  
AC power as a power  
source.  
To erase a recording,  
proceed as follows:  
1 Insert the tape whose  
recording you want to  
erase.  
2 Press TAPE.  
3 Press z.  
13  
 
The CD Player  
Checking the information of a  
CD with MP3 files  
Using the display  
You can check information about the CD  
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.  
using the display.  
DISPLAY  
ENT  
MEMORY  
Total folder number  
Total track number  
To check file information  
Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY while  
playing an MP3 file. The display changes as  
follows:  
t
The current track number and playing  
time  
r
Checking the information of  
an audio CD  
The current track number and the file  
name  
r
To check the total track number  
and playing time of the CD  
While the CD is stopped, you can check  
them in the display.  
The folder number and the folder name*  
r
The current track number and ID3: the  
title name / the artist name / the album  
name**  
* If the folder does not have a folder name,  
“Root” appears instead of a folder name.  
**If the file does not have ID3 information, “No  
Title”, “No Artist” or “No Album” appears in  
the display.  
Total track number  
Total playing time  
To check the remaining time  
Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY while  
playing a CD. The display changes as  
follows:  
t
The current track number and playing  
time  
r
The current track number and the  
remaining time of the current track  
r
The number of tracks left and the time  
remaining on the CD  
14  
 
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.  
• To select a track numbered over 100 or more,  
press >10 twice, then the corresponding number  
buttons.  
Locating a specific  
track  
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.  
., > Number  
buttons  
To locate  
Press  
a specific track  
directly  
the number button of the track  
a point while  
listening to  
the sound  
> (forward) or .  
(backward) while playing and  
hold it until you find the point  
a point while  
observing  
the display  
> (forward) or .  
(backward) in pause and hold  
it until you find the point  
Notes  
• Locating a specific track using the number  
buttons is only available for the tracks in the  
selected folder.  
• You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or  
"PGM" is lit in the display. Turn off the  
indication by pressing x.  
15  
 
To repeat Do this  
Playing tracks  
programed  
tracks  
1 Program tracks (see step 3  
on page 18).  
repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
2 Press REPEAT until “PGM  
REP” appears.  
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,  
shuffle or program play modes.  
3 Press u.  
programed  
folders  
1 Program folders (see step 3  
on page 18).  
CD  
u
MODE REPEAT  
2 Press REPEAT until  
“FLDR PGM REP”  
appears.  
3 Press u.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT until “REP” disappears from  
the display.  
When playing MP3 files  
When you select “REP ALL”, the player  
plays all files (up to 255 files) of a CD  
repeatedly.  
Number FOLDER +, –  
buttons  
1
2
Press CD.  
“CD” appears in the display.  
Proceed as follows.  
To repeat Do this  
a single  
track  
1 Press REPEAT until “REP  
1” appears.  
2 Press the number button for  
the track you want to  
repeat.  
all tracks  
on the  
1 Press REPEAT until “REP  
ALL” appears.  
CD  
2 Press u.  
a selected  
folder  
1 Press REPEAT until “REP  
FLDR” appears.  
(MP3 CD  
only)  
2 Select the folder by  
pressing FOLDER + or  
FOLDER –, then press u.  
tracks in  
random  
order  
1 Press REPEAT until  
“SHUF REP” appears.  
2 Press u.  
16  
 
Playing tracks in  
Creating your own  
random order (Shuffle Play)  
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 u ., > MODE  
1
2
3
Press CD.  
“CD” appears in the display.  
FOLDER  
+, –  
Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in  
the display.  
DISPLAY  
ENT  
MEMORY  
Press u to start Shuffle Play.  
1
2
Press CD.  
“CD” appears in the display.  
To cancel Shuffle Play  
Stop playing first. Then press MODE until  
“SHUF” disappears from the display.  
Press MODE until “PGM” appears in  
the display.  
When you select Program Folder Play  
(MP3 CD only), press MODE until  
“PGM FLDR” appears in the display.  
When playing MP3 files  
The player plays all files (up to 255 files) on  
a CD in random order.  
Tips  
• During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the  
previous track by pressing ..  
• The resume function doesn't work during  
Shuffle Play.  
continued  
17  
 
Tips  
Creating your own program  
(Program Play) (continued)  
• You can play the same program again, since the  
program is saved until you open the CD  
compartment.  
• You can record your own program. After you’ve  
created the program, insert a blank tape and  
press z to start recording.  
3
Press . or >, FOLDER + or –  
then press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY  
for the tracks or files* you want to  
program in the order you want.  
• The resume function doesn't work during  
Program Play.  
*folders for Program Folder Play.  
Audio CD  
(Program Play)  
Playing  
order  
Programed  
track  
MP3 CD  
(Program Play)  
Playing  
order  
Programed  
file  
MP3 CD (Program  
Folder Play)  
Playing  
order  
Programed  
folder  
4
Press u to start Program Play.  
To cancel Program Play  
Stop playing first. Then press MODE until  
“PGM” disappears from the display.  
To check the order of tracks  
before play  
Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY.  
Every time you press the button, the track or  
folder number appears in the programed  
order.  
To change the current program  
Press x once if the CD is stopped and twice  
if the CD is playing. The current program  
will be erased. Then create a new program  
following the programing procedure.  
18  
 
The Radio  
If a station cannot be preset  
automatically  
You need to preset a station with a weak  
signal manually.  
1 Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET to  
select the band.  
Presetting radio  
stations  
You can store radio stations into the players  
memory. You can preset up to 30 radio  
stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any  
order.  
2 Tune in a station you want.  
3 Hold down the number buttons that you  
want to preset the new station on for about  
2 seconds.  
DISPLAY  
ENT  
RADIO BAND  
AUTO PRESET  
MEMORY  
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.)  
Number  
buttons  
1
2
Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET  
to select the band.  
Hold down RADIO BANDAUTO  
PRESET until AUTOflashes in the  
display.  
3
Press DISPLAYENTMEMORY.  
The stations are stored in memory from  
the lower frequencies to the higher  
ones.  
19  
 
Playing preset radio  
stations  
Once youve preset the stations, use the  
number buttons to tune in your favorite  
stations.  
RADIO BAND  
AUTO PRESET  
Number  
buttons  
1
2
Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET  
to select the band.  
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.)  
20  
 
The Audio Emphasis  
Adjusting the sound  
emphasis  
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the  
sound you are listening to.  
MEGA  
SOUND BASS  
Selecting the sound  
characteristic  
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio  
emphasis you want.  
Choose  
To get  
powerful, clean sounds,  
emphasizing low and high range  
audio  
light, bright sounds emphasizing  
high and middle range audio  
percussive sounds, emphasizing  
bass audio  
the presence of vocals, stressing  
middle range audio  
the whole dynamic range for  
music such as classical music  
Reinforcing the bass sound  
Press MEGA BASS to display “MEGA  
BASS”.  
To return to normal sound, press the button  
again.  
21  
 
The Timer  
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.  
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
2
3
Play the music source you want.  
Press SLEEP to display SLEEP.”  
Press SLEEP to select the minutes until  
the player goes off automatically.  
Each time you press the button, the  
indication changes as follows:  
60t 90t 120t OFFt  
10t 20t 30.  
If 4 seconds have passed after you  
pressed SLEEP, the minutes in the  
display are entered.  
When the preset time has passed, the  
player goes off automatically.  
To cancel the sleep function  
Press POWER to turn off the power.  
22  
 
Setting Up  
Choosing the power sources  
You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source.  
3 Battery  
compartment  
1 AC IN  
to a wall outlet  
1 Connecting the AC power cord  
3 Using the player on batteries  
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.  
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.  
2 Preparing the remote  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not  
supplied).  
Replacing batteries  
Replacing batteries  
Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT  
indicator dims or when the player stops  
operating. Replace all the batteries with new  
ones.  
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.  
Notes  
Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take  
out the CD from the player.  
When you operate the player with the batteries,  
you cannot turn on the player with the remote.  
23  
 
Additional Information  
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.  
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. Do not use such discs.  
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 lens 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
24  
 
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  
Tab for side A  
Tab for side B  
Do not use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners  
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor  
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight  
as there can be a considerable rise in  
temperature inside the car.  
The use of a cassette with more than 90  
minutes of play time is not recommended  
except for long, continuous recording or  
playback.  
Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,  
nor scratch the surface of the CD.  
After playing, store the CD in its case.  
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on  
the CD, it may cause tracking error.  
25  
 
The sound drops out.  
Troubleshooting  
Reduce the volume.  
Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly  
damaged.  
General  
Place the player in a location free from  
vibration.  
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  
The power is not on.  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet  
securely.  
recording device or application software.  
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  
You cannot turn on the player with the  
remote when you operate the player on  
batteries.  
NOT MP3is displayed.  
You are trying to play a file that is not an  
MP3 file but has extension mp3. (page 30)  
The power is not on, and "BATT" and  
ERRORare displayed alternately.  
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  
Replace all the batteries with new ones if  
they are weak.  
NOT MP3and LAYER 1, or NOT MP3”  
and LAYER 2are displayed alternately.  
You are trying to play an MPEG1 Audio  
Layer-1 or 2 file. You can only play MP3  
(MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) files on this player.  
(page 30)  
There is no audio.  
Adjust the volume.  
no MP3is displayed.  
Unplug the headphones when listening  
through speakers.  
There are no MP3 files on the disc.  
Noise is heard.  
Radio  
Someone is using a portable telephone or  
other equipment that emits radio waves near  
the player. t Move the portable telephone,  
etc., away from the player.  
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.  
CD Player  
If you are using the remote while listening to  
AM radio, noise may be heard.  
no DISCis displayed even when a CD is  
in place.  
Insert the CD with the label surface up.  
The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.  
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.  
The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized.  
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the  
recording device.  
There is a problem with the quality of the  
CD-R/CD-RW, recording device or  
application software.  
The CD does not play.  
Make sure that the CD compartment is  
closed.  
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.  
Make sure CDappears in the display.  
26  
 
Tape Player  
Remote  
The tape does not move when you press  
an operation button.  
The remote does not function.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote with  
new ones if they are weak.  
Close the cassette compartment securely.  
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.  
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).  
Move closer to the player when using the  
remote.  
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. Record on  
TYPE I (normal) tape and play.  
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 AC power cord and  
insert the batteries again. If the problem persists,  
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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 28).  
Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer  
(see page 28).  
The sound is distorted.  
The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV  
(metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I  
(normal) tape only.  
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Demagnetizing the tape heads  
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual  
magnetism will have built up on the tape  
heads to begin to cause loss of high  
frequency sound and hiss. At this time, you  
should demagnetize the heads and all metal  
parts in the tape path with a commercially  
available tape head demagnetizer.  
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  
Cleaning the cabinet  
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. To  
make the best possible recording, however,  
we recommend that you clean all surfaces  
over which tape travels before each  
recording.  
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.  
Lens  
Pinch roller  
Capstan  
Erase head  
Record/playback head  
After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas  
cleaned are completely dry.  
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Battery life  
For CD radio cassette-corder:  
Specifications  
FM recording  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h  
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h  
Tape playback  
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.  
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  
Other Specifications  
CD player section  
System  
Dimensions  
Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Approx. 386 × 166 × 252 mm (w/h/d)  
(15 14 × 6 58 × 10 inches)(incl. projecting parts)  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wave length: 780 nm  
Mass  
Approx. 3.3 kg (7 lb. 4 oz) (incl. batteries)  
Emission duration: Continuous  
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW  
(This output is the value measured at a distance of  
Supplied accessories  
AC power cord (1)  
Remote control (1)  
about  
200 mm from the objective lens surface  
on the optical  
aperture.)  
Spindle speed  
pick-up block with 7 mm  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)  
Number of channels  
2
Frequency response  
Optional accessories  
Sony MDR headphones series  
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB  
Wow and flutter  
Below measurable limit  
Radio section  
Frequency range  
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz  
AM:530 - 1 710 kHz  
Antennas  
FM: 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 (4 in.) dia.,  
3.2 , cone type (2)  
Outputs  
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)  
For 16 - 68 impedance headphones  
Power output  
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 , 10 % harmonic  
distortion)  
Power requirements  
For CD radio cassette-corder:  
120 AC, 60 Hz  
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries  
For remote control:  
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries  
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THE USABLE NUMBER OF  
FOLDERS/FILES  
Maximum folder number: 255  
About “ MP3”  
Maximum file number: 255  
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.  
SETTINGS FOR COMPRESSION  
SOFTWARE AND WRITING  
SOFTWARE  
To compress a source for an MP3 file, we  
recommend setting the transfer bit rate of  
the compression software to 44.1 kHz,  
128kbps, and Constant Bit Rate.  
To record up to the maximum capacity, set  
to the halting of writing.  
Playable “ MP3” files on this  
player  
To record at one time up to the maximum  
capacity on media that has nothing  
recorded it, set to Disc at Once.  
You can only play MP3 files recorded by  
following requirements.  
NOTES FOR SAVING FILES ON  
THE MEDIA  
When the disc is inserted, the player reads  
all the files on that disc. 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 play.  
Do not save unnecessary folders or files  
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used  
for MP3 listening.  
USABLE MEDIA  
CD-Rs and CD-RWs  
USABLE DISC FORMAT  
You can use ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 and  
Joliet extension format discs. In some cases,  
MP3 files that are recorded in a format other  
than these formats may not play normally or  
the file and folder names may not be  
displayed correctly.  
We recommend that you do not save other  
types files or unnecessary folders on a disc  
that has MP3 files.  
The major specifications of the usable disc  
format are as follows:  
Maximum directory steps: 8  
Usable characters for a file/folder name:  
A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, _ (underscore)  
About “ ID3 tag”  
Maximum number of characters for a file  
name: 64 including quotation marks and a  
3-character extension code  
ID3 tag is a format for adding certain  
information (song title, artist name, album  
name, etc.) to MP3 files.  
This player conforms to Version 1.1 of the  
ID3 tag format. If the file has the ID3 tag  
information, song title, artist nameand  
album namecan be displayed.  
Notes  
When naming, be sure to add the file extension  
mp3to the file name.  
If you put the extension mp3to a file other  
than an MP3 file, the player cannot recognize  
the file properly and will generate random noise  
that could damage your speakers.  
Note  
If you use a version other than 1.1, ID3 tag  
The file name does not correspond to the ID tag.  
information will not be displayed correctly.  
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Index  
A
M, N, O  
T
Audio emphasis 21  
Maintenance 28  
MEGA BASS 21  
MP3  
Timer  
falling asleep to music 22  
Troubleshooting 26  
B
about MP3 30  
display 14  
Batteries  
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
for player 23  
for remote 23  
playing order 7  
Using the display 14  
P, Q  
C
Playing  
CD player 4  
Choosing power sources 23  
Cleaning  
a CD 4  
a tape 10  
preset radio stations 19  
tracks in random order 17  
tracks repeatedly 16  
Power sources 23  
Precautions 24  
cabinet 28  
lens 28  
tape heads and tape path  
28  
Connecting AC power cord 23  
Creating your own program 17  
Presetting radio stations 19  
Program Play 17  
D, E, F, G, H  
R
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
28  
Radio stations  
playing 20  
presetting 19  
Repeat Play 16  
Display 14  
I, J, K  
S
ID3 tag 14, 30  
Improving broadcast reception  
9
Selecting  
audio emphasis 21  
tracks 5  
L
Setting up 23  
Shuffle Play 17  
SOUND 21  
Listening to the radio 8  
Locating a specific track 15  
Specifications 29  
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