CFD-S20CP

CD/Radio Cassette Recorder
v v v NEW COMPACT DESIGN MP3 PLAYBACK CAPABILITY 14 SEGMENTED 5 CHARACTER LCD DISPLAY FOLDER/FILE SELECTOR REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL AM/FM STEREO TUNER CD-R/RW PLAYBACK COMPATIBILITY RESUME FUNCTION 10 KEY DIRECT ACCESS FOR CD/TUNER OPERATION MEGA BASS (ON/OFF) SOUND SYSTEM CD PLAY MODES (PROGRAM, SHUFFLE, REPEAT) STEREO RECORD/PLAYBACK CASSETTE SYNCHRONIZED CD/CASSETTE DUBBING 30 STATION MEMORY PRESETS MEGA BASS PORT SPEAKER DESIGN STEP-UP FEATURE NEW FEATURE

features

NEW COMPACT DESIGN represents high quality and power with a new

specifications

DIGITAL FILTER: 8X Oversampling DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERSION: 1 Bit CD FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20000Hz, +1,-2dB TUNER FREQUENCY RANGE: AM: 530-1710kHz
look in portable entertainment
v MP3 PLAYBACK CAPABILITY plays CD-R/RW discs that have been
recorded with MP3 compressed data
v 14 SEGMENTED 5 CHARACTER LCD DISPLAY scrolls up to 64 characters

FM: 87.6-108MHz

ANTENNA SYSTEM: AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna
for complete folder/track name information
FOLDER/FILE SELECTOR is separate control button on remote and main

FM: Telescopic Antenna

TAPE SYSTEM: 4 track, 2 channel stereo cassette SPEAKERS: 4" (10cm) x 2 OUTPUTS: Headphone (stereo mini jack) POWER REQUIREMENTS: D x 6 Batteries (optional)
unit for folder selection on MP3 discs, and lets you to use the normal Track selector button to fast forward or fast back through MP3 files
REMOTE CONTROL provides full function remote control on power
AA x 2 batteries for Remote (optional)
COLOR: Blue DIMENSIONS (WHD): 16 12" x 6 14" x 11 18" (386 x 166 x 252mm) WEIGHT: 8 lbs oz (3.8kg) w/batteries
2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony and Mega Bass are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
on/off, compact disc, tuner and volume, as well as 10-key direct access of CD tracks and tuner presets
DIGITAL AM/FM STEREO TUNER provides the most accurate drift-free
tuning of AM and FM radio stations and lets you choose from the wide variety of radio talk shows and music programs, with the added enjoyment of stereo sound
CD-R/RW PLAYBACK COMPATIBILITY plays all compact discs including
CD-R recordable and CD-RW rewritable, plays all compact discs including your own compilations from CD recorder deck or PC, and provides a great extension of ability to play network audio music from the Internet a perfect companion for your PC music
RESUME FUNCTION re-starts the compact disc at exact track where
playback last stopped instead of at the beginning of disc, even on MP3 playback
10 KEY DIRECT ACCESS FOR CD/TUNER OPERATION provides convenient
one-button access to preset AM/FM stations or tracks on standard CDs
MEGA BASS (ON/OFF) SOUND SYSTEM produces rich, deep, bass tones
for more powerful overall sound
CD PLAY MODES (PROGRAM, SHUFFLE, REPEAT) lets you hear tracks in
multiple modes: in sequence as recorded, in program (RMS) order, all tracks in random (Shuffle) order or a single track over and over
4 ELECTRONIC SOUND MODES (ROCK/POP/JAZZ/VOCAL) is selected
when EQ appears on the LCD display, allowing you to select an appropriate sound adjustment setting for listening to various different types of music
STEREO RECORD/PLAYBACK CASSETTE DECK provides direct recording
from the AM/FM Stereo tuner or the CD player, and lets you play back your own cassettes in addition to pre-recorded tapes
SYNCHRONIZED CD/CASSETTE DUBBING starts cassette recording when
compact disc playback begins
30 STATION MEMORY PRESETS (10AM/20FM) uses electronic settings for
easy one-button tuning of your choice of 10 AM and 20 FM radio stations
MEGA BASS PORT SPEAKER DESIGN integrates common cavity speaker
with front firing bass duct to provide powerful, strong bass sound
Sony Electronics Inc 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 www.sony.com

Printed in USA 2/2002

3-241-606-11 (1)

CD Radio Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

CFD-S20CP

2002 Sony Corporation

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture.

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.
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.

Owner's Record

The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located in the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

WARNING

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance. For customers in Canada To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Model No. CFD-S20CP Serial No.

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
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).

Press 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

Close the lid of the CD compartment.
Press u (N on the remote). The player plays all the tracks once. To play a CD with MP3 files, see page 6.

Display

Track number

Playing time

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER u

VOL +, Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE x., >
Tip Playback starts from the 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.
To adjust the volume stop playback pause playback
Do this Press VOL +*,. Press x. Press u* (X on the remote). Press the button again to resume play after pause. Press >. Press. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE. Press POWER.
go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD** 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

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 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. Tip 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.
Press CD. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment (see page 4). Close the lid of the CD compartment. Press u. The player plays all MP3 files on the CD. When you play a CD with MP3 files, the MP3 indicator lights up.
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.
Notes A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. Maximum number of folders: 255 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 name and album name can be displayed.
Example of folder structure and playing order The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:

CD-R CD-RW

Folder MP3 file
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CDDA 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.

Listening to the radio

RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET
Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display.
Hold down TUNE + or until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. 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.
Indicates an FM stereo broadcast

VOL +, MODE

Tip If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until Mono appears in the display and radio will play in monaural.
To adjust the volume turn on/off the radio *VOL + has a tactile dot.

Press VOL +*, POWER

To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM.

for FM

for AM

Playing a tape

Press TAPE.
Press xZ 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 you
Press n. The player starts playing.

POWER X

VOL +,
To adjust the volume stop playback fast-forward or rewind pause playback
Press VOL +*, xZ m or M X Press the button again to resume play after pause. xZ POWER
eject the cassette turn on/off the player
*VOL + and n has a tactile dot.

Recording on a tape

With the side you want to Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. record on facing you Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment.
Select the program source you want to record. To record from the CD player, insert a CD (see page 4) and press CD. To record from the radio, tune in the station you want (see page 8).
Press z to start recording (n is depressed automatically).

POWER TAPE

Tips 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 (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.
To stop recording pause recording
Press xZ X Press the button again to resume recording. POWER

turn on/off the player

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

DISPLAY ENT MEMORY

Checking the information of a CD with MP3 files
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.

Total folder number

Total track number
To check file information Press DISPLAYENTMEMORY while playing an MP3 file. The display changes as follows: t The current track number and playing time r The current track number and the file name r 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.

Checking the information of an audio CD
To check the total track number and playing time of the CD While the CD is stopped, you can check them in the display.
Total track number Total playing time
To check the remaining time Press DISPLAYENTMEMORY 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
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

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.
To locate a specific track directly a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display
Press the number button of the track > (forward) or. (backward) while playing and hold it until you find the point > (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.
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes.

CD u MODE REPEAT

To repeat programed tracks

programed folders

Do this 1 Program tracks (see step 3 on page 18). 2 Press REPEAT until PGM REP appears. 3 Press u. 1 Program folders (see step 3 on page 18). 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 buttons

FOLDER +,
Press CD. CD appears in the display. Proceed as follows.
To repeat a single track Do this 1 Press REPEAT until REP 1 appears. 2 Press the number button for the track you want to repeat. 1 Press REPEAT until REP ALL appears. 2 Press u. 1 Press REPEAT until REP FLDR appears. 2 Select the folder by pressing FOLDER + or FOLDER , then press u. 1 Press REPEAT until SHUF REP appears. 2 Press u.

all tracks on the CD a selected folder (MP3 CD only) tracks in random order
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.

CD u MODE

Creating your own program (Program Play)
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

Press CD. CD appears in the display. Press MODE until SHUF appears in the display. Press u to start Shuffle Play.
DISPLAY ENT MEMORY FOLDER +,
To cancel Shuffle Play Stop playing first. Then press MODE until SHUF disappears from 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.
Press CD. CD appears in 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.
Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued)
Press. or >, FOLDER + or then press DISPLAYENTMEMORY for the tracks or files* you want to program in the order you want. *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)
Tips 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 youve created the program, insert a blank tape and press z to start recording. The resume function doesn't work during Program Play.
Playing order Programed folder
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 DISPLAYENTMEMORY. 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.
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.
RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET DISPLAY ENT MEMORY
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. 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. 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.)

Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET to select the band. Hold down RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET until AUTO flashes in the display. Press DISPLAYENTMEMORY. The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.
Playing preset radio stations
Once youve preset the stations, use the number buttons to tune in your favorite stations.
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.)
Adjusting the sound emphasis
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to.

SOUND MEGA 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.

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.
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.
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: 60 t 90 t 120 t OFF t 10 t 20 t 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.
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
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.
3 Using the player on batteries
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 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.
Replacing batteries Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating. 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.

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

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. 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. If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.

Tab for side B

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

Troubleshooting

General
The power is not on. Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on batteries. The power is not on, and "BATT" 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. Adjust the volume. 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. t Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.
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. The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CDRWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software. NOT MP3 is displayed. You are trying to play a file that is not an MP3 file but has extension mp3. (page 30) NOT MP3 and LAYER 1, or NOT MP3 and LAYER 2 are 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) no MP3 is displayed. There are no MP3 files on the disc.
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 radio, noise may be heard. 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.

CD Player

no DISC is displayed even when a CD is in place. Insert the CD with the label surface up. The CD-R/CD-RW is blank. 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 CD appears in the display.

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. The tape does not erase completely. Clean the erasing head (see page 28). 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. 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.

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 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 AC power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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. To make the best possible recording, however, we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording.
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. 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.

Pinch roller

Erase head
Capstan Record/playback head
After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry.

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.
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. 252 mm (w/h/d) (10 inches) (incl. projecting parts) Mass Approx. 3.3 kg (7 lb. 4 oz) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessories AC power cord (1) Remote control (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 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.) Spindle speed 200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV) Number of channels 2 Frequency response 20 - Hz +1/2 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphones series

Radio section

Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz AM: 530 - 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 - Hz
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

About MP3

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.

THE USABLE NUMBER OF FOLDERS/FILES Maximum folder number: 255 Maximum file number: 255 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. To record at one time up to the maximum capacity on media that has nothing recorded it, set to Disc at Once. 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. We recommend that you do not save other types files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.
Playable MP3 files on this player
You can only play MP3 files recorded by following requirements. 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. 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) Maximum number of characters for a file name: 64 including quotation marks and a 3-character extension code
Notes When naming, be sure to add the file extension mp3 to the file name. If you put the extension mp3 to a file other than an MP3 file, the player cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers. The file name does not correspond to the ID tag.

About ID3 tag

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 name and album name can be displayed.

Note If you use a version other than 1.1, ID3 tag information will not be displayed correctly.

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Maintenance 28 MEGA BASS 21 MP3 about MPdisplay 14 playing order 7
Timer falling asleep to music 22 Troubleshooting 26
Batteries for player 23 for remote 23

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Using the display 14

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CD player 4 Choosing power sources 23 Cleaning cabinet 28 lens 28 tape heads and tape path 28 Connecting AC power cord 23 Creating your own program 17 Playing a CD 4 a tape 10 preset radio stations 19 tracks in random order 17 tracks repeatedly 16 Power sources 23 Precautions 24 Presetting radio stations 19 Program Play 17

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Demagnetizing the tape heads 28 Display 14
Radio stations playing 20 presetting 19 Repeat Play 16

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ID3 tag 14, 30 Improving broadcast reception 9
Selecting audio emphasis 21 tracks 5 Setting up 23 Shuffle Play 17 SOUND 21 Specifications 29
Listening to the radio 8 Locating a specific track 15
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