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CD Radio Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

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Basic Operations

To Pause playback Press . To resume play, press it again. .
Changing the AM/MW tuning interval
If you need to change the AM/MW tuning interval, do the following:
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Stop playback Go to the next track/MP3 le Go back to the previous track/ MP3 le Select a folder on an MP3 disc Play the selected folder only (MP3 disc only) Locate a point while listening to the sound Locate a point while observing the display Remove the CD
1 Press RADIOBANDAUTO PRESET on the
unit until AM or MW is displayed. seconds.
2 Press DISPLAYENTER on the unit for Press RADIOBANDAUTO PRESET on the
unit for 2 seconds. 9K STEP or 10K STEP ashes.

CFD-S03CP CFD-S03CPL

2008 Sony Corporation

Notes on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
+ on the unit to go forward and to go backward. MODE on the unit until FLDR appears, + or on the unit to select a folder and then to start playing. (forward) or (backward) while playing and hold it until you nd the point. (forward) or (backward) in pause and hold it until you nd the point. PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit.
4 Press PRESET + or on the unit to select 5 Press DISPLAYENTER on the unit.
9K STEP for 9 kHz interval or 10K STEP for 10 kHz interval.
After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset your preset AM/MW radio stations.

Playing a tape

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press TAPE on the unit (direct power-on). 2 Press on the unit, and insert the tape into
the tape compartment with the side you want to play facing you. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. Make sure there is no slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or the unit.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualied personnel only.
To reduce the risk of re, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not place objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not install the appliance in a conned space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is tted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
* VOLUME + (VOL + on the remote) , and on the unit have a tactile dot.
Playback starts from the track/MP3 le you last stopped playing (Resume play). During stop, the track/MP3 le number to be played is displayed. To cancel the resume play (to start play from the beginning of the rst track/MP3 le), press in stop mode. When you open the CD compartment or turn off the unit, the resume play is also canceled.
Example of folder structure and playing order
The playing order of the folders and les is as follows:

CD-R CD-RW

Folder MP3 le

Before using the unit

To turn on/off the power
European model: Press OPERATE. Other models: Press POWER.

3 Press .

The player starts playing.
To Press on the unit. To resume play, press it again. on the unit.
or (fast forward or rewind) on the unit. on the unit.

Pause playback

To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +, (VOL +, on the remote).
To listen through headphones To reinforce the bass sound
Stop playback Fast-forward or rewind* Eject the cassette
Connect the headphones to the (headphones) jack. Press MEGA BASS. MEGA BASS appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Notes on MP3 discs

* When the tape is wound to the end, press to release or .

Power sources

Specications

CD player section

System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 W (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.) Number of channels 2 Frequency response 20 - Hz 1 dB Wow and utter Below measurable limit Power consumption AC 12 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder:

Recording on a tape

Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1 Press CD on the unit (direct power-on).
(On the remote, press OPERATE or POWER and then press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display.)
1 Press on the unit to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank tape with the side you want to record on facing you. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. To record from the CD player, insert a CD and press CD. To record from the radio, tune in the station you want.

FM recording

Sony R14P: approx. 6 h Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 20 h
2 Select the program source you want to record.
When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the les on that disc. During this time, READING is displayed. If there are many folders or non-MP3 les on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 le to start play. We recommend that you do not save unnecessary folders or les other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening. A folder that does not include an MP3 le is skipped. Maximum number of les: 255 Maximum number of folders: 150 (including the root folder) Maximum number of folders and les in total: 300 Maximum directory levels: 8 Folder names and le names can be displayed with up to 16 characters including quotation marks. The characters A - Z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this player. Other characters are displayed as _. This player conforms to Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 of the ID3 tag format. When the le has the ID3 tag information, song title, artist name and album name can be displayed and ID3 appears in the display. If the le does not have the ID3 tag information, No title appears instead of song title, No album appears instead of album name and No artist appears instead of artist name. The ID3 tag information can be displayed with up to 15 characters. When naming, be sure to add the le extension mp3 to the le name. If you put the extension mp3 to a le other than an MP3 le, the player cannot recognize the le properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers. The le name does not correspond to the ID3 tag.

Tape playback

Sony R14P: approx. 3 h Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 12 h
2 Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit,

CD play back

Sony R14P: approx. 1 h Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 4.5 h Dimensions Approx. 235 mm (w/h/d) (incl. projecting parts) Mass Approx. 2.6 kg (incl. batteries) Supplied accessories AC power cord (1) Remote control (1) Design and specications are subject to change without notice.

1 to AC IN

2 to a wall outlet
and place a disc with the label side up on the CD compartment. To close the CD compartment, press PUSH OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit.
3 Press on the unit to start recording
( is depressed automatically).
To Press on the unit. To resume recording, press it again. on the unit.

Radio section

Frequency range
Connect the AC power cord or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment.

CFD-S03CPL

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz MW: 531 - kHz (9 kHz step) 530 - kHz (10 kHz step) LW: 153 - 279 kHz

Pause recording

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 batteires, be sure to take out the CD from the player. To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player. When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.

Stop recording

CFD-S03CP
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz AM: 531 - kHz (9 kHz step) 530 - kHz (10 kHz step) FM: 10.7 MHz AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz Antennas FM: Telescopic antenna AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphones series
The player plays all the tracks/MP3 les once. When you play a MP3 disc, MP3 indicator lights up after the player reads the le information.

Audio CD

Preparing the remote
Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (not supplied).

Cassette-corder section

Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 150 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 80 - Hz
Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level. If the AM/MW/LW program makes a whistling sound after youve press in step 3, press MODE on the unit 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 for recording. To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase. 2 Press TAPE on the unit. 3 Press on the unit.

General

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.

Speaker Full range: 8 cm dia., 4 , cone type (2) Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack): For 16 - 32 impedance headphones Power output 1.7 W + 1.7 W (at 4 , 10% harmonic distortion) Power requirements For CD radio cassette-corder: Malaysia and Singapore models: 230 - 240 V AC, 50Hz Korean Model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz Argentine model: 220 - 230 V AC, 50 Hz Other models: 230 V AC, 50 Hz 9 V DC, 6 R14 (size C) batteries For remote control: 3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries

Track number MP3 disc

Playing time

Listening to the radio

unit (BAND on the remote) repeatedly (direct power-on). Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: CFD-S03CPL: FM MW LW CFD-S03CP: FM AM digits begin to change in the display. The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it nds a clear station. If you can not tune in a station, press TUNE + or repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. When an FM stereo broadcast is received, ST appears.

MP3 le number

After the folder name* and song title are displayed, the playing time** will appear.
2 Hold down TUNE + or until the frequency
* If there is no folder, ROOT appears in the display. * If there is no song title in ID3 tag information No Title will be displayed. ** If the playing time is more than 100 minutes, it appears --:-- in the display.
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until MONO appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.

Other Operations

Using the display
You can check information about the CD using the display.

Precautions

Playing tracks/MP3 les in random order (Shufe Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 les in random order. When playing an MP3 disc, you can also play MP3 les in a selected folder in random order (Folder Shufe Play).

Troubleshooting

The power is not on.
Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet securely. 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.

Remote

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 uorescent lamp light. Move closer to the player when using the remote. After trying the remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the AC power cord or insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If a station cannot be preset automatically

You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
Discs that this unit CAN play
Audio CD CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*/MP3 les)
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs.
1 Press RADIOBANDAUTO PRESET on the 2 Tune in a station you want. 3 Hold down DISPLAYENTER on the unit for
unit (BAND on the remote) to select the band.
Checking the information of an audio CD
To check the total track number and playing time of the CD
Press twice, and you can check them in the display.
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-RW that has scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device CD-R/CD-RW which is nalized incorrectly

1 Press CD on the unit.

CD appears in the display.
2 seconds until the preset number ashes in the display. you want for the station ashes in the display. The new station replaces the old one.
2 Press MODE on the unit until SHUF appears
in the display. When you select Folder Shufe Play (MP3 disc only), press MODE on the unit until FLDR and SHUF appear in the display. Then press + or on the unit to select a folder you want.
4 Press PRESET + or until the preset number 5 Press DISPLAYENTER on the unit.
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the AC power cord or remove the batteries.

There is no audio.

Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.

Notes on discs

Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch, dirt or ngerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.

Noise is heard.

Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player. Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.
Total track number Total playing time
3 Press to start Shufe Play.

To cancel Shufe Play

Stop playing rst. Then press MODE on the unit until SHUF disappears from the display.
During Shufe Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3 le by pressing . The resume function does not work during Shufe Play.

Checking the information of an MP3 disc
To check the total folder number and total le number on the CD
Total le number Total folder number
Playing preset radio stations
1 Press RADIOBANDAUTO PRESET on the 2 Press PRESET + or to tune in the stored
station. unit (BAND on the remote) to select the band.

CD/MP3 player

The CD does not play or NO DISC is displayed 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 is blank. There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/ CD-RW, recording device or application software. Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
Creating your own program

(Program Play)

You can arrange the playing order of up to 15 tracks/ MP3 les on a CD.

Falling asleep to music

1 Play the music source you want. 2 Press SLEEP on the unit to display SLEEP. 3 Press SLEEP on the unit to select the

To check le information

Press DISPLAYENTER on the unit while playing an MP3 disc. The display changes as follows:
2 Press MODE on the unit until PGM appears

in the display.

The current le number and playing time The song title and artist name The Artist name The album name*

3 Press or then press

DISPLAYENTER on the unit for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. For MP3 les, press + or rst and then press or and DISPLAYENTER.
Audio CD Programed track number Playing order MP3 disc Programed le number Playing order
minutes until the player goes off automatically. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: AUTO* 60MIN 30MIN 20MIN 10MIN OFF.
* When you select AUTO, the CD or tape stops playing in 90 minutes at most and the player goes off automatically. When you are listening to the radio, the radio goes off in 90 minutes.
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. Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD. After playing, store the CD in its case.

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-R/CD-RW or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software.

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 qualied personnel only. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualied 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.
If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP on the unit, the minutes in the display are entered. When the preset time has passed, the player goes off automatically.
If the le does not have ID3 tag information, No title, No artist, No album, appears in the display. * If there is no folder, ROOT appears.
To cancel the sleep function
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
The following discs take a longer time to start playback. a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. a disc that has not been nalized (a disc to which data can be added). a disc that has many folders or non-MP3 les.
Press OPERATE (or POWER) to turn off the power.
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.

On power sources

For AC operation, check that the players operating voltage is identical with your local power supply (see Specications) and 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 be used for an extended period of time. 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.

Playing tracks/MP3 les repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 les repeatedly in normal, shufe or program play modes.

Reception is poor.

Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.
4 Press to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

Stop playing rst. Then press MODE on the unit until PGM disappears from the display.

2 Proceed as follows.

To repeat Do this
1 Press REPEAT on the unit until 1 appears. 2 Press or to select the track/ MP3 le that you want to repeat. 3 Press . All tracks/ 1 Press REPEAT on the unit until MP3 les appears. on the CD 2 Press . A selected 1 Press MODE on the unit to display folder (MP3 FLDR and then press REPEAT on disc only) the unit until appears. 2 Select the folder by pressing + or on the unit. 3 Press . Tracks/MPStart Shufe Play (see Playing tracks/ les in MP3 les in random order). random 2 Press REPEAT on the unit until order SHUF and appear. 3 Press . Files in a 1 Start Folder Shue Play (see Playing selected tracks/MP3 les in random order). folder in 2 Press REPEAT on the unit until random FLDR, SHUF and appear. order (MPPress . disc only) Programed 1 Program tracks/MP3 les (see Creating tracks/MP3 your own program). les 2 Press REPEAT on the unit until and PGM appear. 3 Press . A single track/MP3 le
To check the order of tracks/MP3 les before play

On placement

Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock or in a car subject to the direct rays of the sun. 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. 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.
Press DISPLAYENTER on the unit. Every time you press the button, the track/MP3 le number appears in the programed order.
Reorient the player itself to improve AM or MW/LW reception.
To change the current program
Press 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.

If you try to program 16 tracks/MP3 les or more, FULL will appear in the display. You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment or turn off the unit. You can record your own program. After youve created the program, insert a blank tape and press on the unit to start recording. The resume function does not work during Program Play.
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. If you are using the remote while listening to AM or MW/LW radio, noise may be heard.

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. 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.
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.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the players memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations (CFD-S03CP), 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order, or 40 radio stations (CFD-S03CPL), 20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for LW in any order.

Tape player

The tape does not move when you press an operation button.
Close the cassette compartment securely.

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

unit to select the band.

To cancel Repeat Play

2 Hold down RADIOBANDAUTO PRESET on
disappears from the unit for 2 seconds until AUTO ashes in the display. The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.
The button does not function or the tape does not play or record.
Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.
Press REPEAT on the unit until the display.
3 Press DISPLAYENTER on the unit.

Tab for side B

Tab for side A
Poor or distorted playback, recording or erasing quality.
Clean the heads by using dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette. The 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. Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.

The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.

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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.