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.

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.

Troubleshooting

General
The power does not come on.
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on batteries.

Tape Player

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

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.

English

Information

For customers in the USA

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. This class B digital device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CFD-S300 Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture.
The z button does not function or the tape does not play or record.
Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.

Side A

Poor or distorted playback, recording or erasing quality.
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol. Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Demagnetize the heads using a commercially available tape head demagnetizer.
Tab for side A Tab for side B The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.
The power is not on, and "bAttErY" and Error are displayed alternately.

Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.

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

There is no audio.

Adjust the volume. Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.

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Operating Instructions
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.
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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.

Notes on CDs

Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

Noise is heard.

Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player. tMove the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.

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.

CD Player

The CD does not play or no dISC lights in the display even when a CD is in place.
Place the CD with the label surface up. Clean the CD. Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation. The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device. There is a problem with the quality of the CDR/CD-RW, recording device or application software. Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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.
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.
Radio section Pinch roller Erase head
Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz AM: Taiwan model: 531 - kHz Other models: 530 - kHz Antennas FM: Telescopic antenna AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

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The sound drops out.

Reduce the volume. Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged. Place the player in a location free from vibration. Clean the lens with a commercially available blower. The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CDRWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software.
Capstan Record/playback head
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.

Cassette-corder section

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

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs

This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA 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.
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

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Speaker Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2) Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones Power output 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10% harmonic distortion) Power requirements For CD radio cassette-corder: 120V AC, 60 Hz 9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries For remote control: 3 V DC, 2 size AAA (R03) batteries Power consumption AC 14 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording

Power Sources

Reception is poor.
Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to play back 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

1 to AC IN

Connect the AC power cord A or insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment B. Notes
Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating. Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the player. To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player. When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.

2 to a wall outlet

On operation
If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player section. Should this occur, the player will not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. If the player has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette.
Reorient the player itself to improve AM reception.
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h

Tape playback

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.
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h

CD playback

Preparing the remote C
Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).
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.
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h
Dimensions Approx. 257 mm (w/h/d) (inches) (incl. projecting parts) Mass Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb. 15 oz) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessory AC power cord (1) Remote control (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Replacing battery

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.

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series

Location of controls

Inserting a cassette
With the side you want to play facing you

Playing a CD

Loading a CD Remote Control

Listening to the radio

1 Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the
display (direct power-on). Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: FM t AM

Recording

1 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I

(normal) tape only.

1 Press CD (direct power-on).
(On the remote, press POWER and then press FUNCTION reapeatedly until Cd appears in the display.)
2 Select the program source you want to record.
To record from the CD player Press CD and insert a CD (See Playing a CD). To record from the radio Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET and tune in the station you want (See Listening to the radio).

FUNCTION

2 Load a CD in the CD compartment. 3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD compartment. 4 Press u.
The player plays all the tracks once.
BAND To stop playback pause playback go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD locate a specific track directly* locate a point while listening to the sound locate a point while observing the display Press x u Press the button again to resume play after pause. >. Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE a number button of the track > (forward) or. (backward) while playing until you find the point > (forward) or. (backward) in pause until you find the point
2 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 can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until "Mono" appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.
With the labeled side up u*., > TUNE , + x * u RADIO BAND Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE AUTO PRESET CD SLEEP i MEGA BASS TAPE VOL , +*.,> PRESET , + x
3 Press z to start recording.
(n is depressed automatically.)
To stop recording pause recording Tips
Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level. If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you've 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 for recording. To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase. 2 Press TAPE. 3 Press z.
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.
Press xZ X Press the button again to resume recording.
1 Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET to select the band. 2 Hold down RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until AUTO flashes

in the display.

* You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing x.

Tip POWER

To 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.
3 Press DISPLAYENTMEMORY.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. 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.)

Using the display

*The button has a tactile dot. Display MODE OPR/BATT Number buttons DISPLAY ENT MEMORY VOLUME , +* Remote sensor
To check the total track number and playing time
Press DISPLAYENTMEMORY in stop mode (see fig. D).
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAYENTMEMORY repeatedly 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 on the current track* r the number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD Playing order
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as - -:- - in the display.
Playing preset radio stations 1 Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET to select the band. 2 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.) On the remote
1 Press BAND. 2 Press PRESET + or to tune in the stored station.

Display

Total track number

Total playing time

Programmed track

Selecting the play mode

To turn on/off the power

Press POWER.

Falling asleep to music
1 Play the music source you want. 2 Press SLEEP to display SLEEP. 3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: 60 t 90 t 120 t OFF t 10 t 20 t 30.
Press MODE until REP 1 REP ALL SHUF SHUF REP PGM PGM REP appears in the display. Then proceed as follows: To repeat a single track repeat all tracks shuffle play repeat tracks in random order program play Then do this Press the number button for the track you want to repeat. REP ALL Press u. SHUF Press u. SHUF REP Press u. PGM Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want up to 20 tracks (see fig. E). Then press u. Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want up to 20 tracks. Then Press u. Select REP 1

To adjust the volume

Press VOLUME +, (VOL +, on the remote).

Playing a tape

1 Press TAPE (direct power-on).
(On the remote, press POWER and then press FUNCTION repeatedly until TAPE appears in the display.)
To listen through headphones
Connect the headphones to the i (headphones) jack.
To cancel the sleep function
Adjusting the sound emphasis
To reinforce the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS. MEGA BASS appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again.
Press POWER to turn off the power. Note
When you are playing a tape using this function: If the tape length of one side is longer than the set time, the player will not go off until the tape reaches the end.
2 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Close the
compartment. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

3 Press n.

To stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape pause playback eject the cassette Press xZ m or M X Press the button again to resume play after pause. xZ

repeat programmed tracks

PGM REP
To cancel selected play mode
Press MODE until the selected mode disappears from the display.
To check the programmed track and playing order in the display
To check the order of tracks before play, press DISPLAYENTMEMORY. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programmed 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 programming procedure. Tip
You can record your own program. After youve created the program, insert a blank tape and press z to start recording.

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CD Radio Cassette Recorder

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All New Chassis Design Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner Slim Remote Control New Wide Stage Convex Speakers 10-Key Direct Access Buttons for Tuner/CD Mega Bass Sound System CD-R/RW Playback Capability 20 Track RMS Programming CD Play Modes (Program/Shuffle/Repeat) Synchronized CD/Cassette Dubbing

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features

All New Chassis Design represents high quality and power with a new look in portable entertainment with an updated front panel 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 talk shows and music programs, with the added enjoyment of stereo sound Slim Remote Control gives convenient remote access to Function, CD operation, Radio operation and Volume control
New Wide Stage Convex Speakers: new speaker design allows the

specifications

Digital Filter: 8X Oversampling Digital to Analog Conversion: 1 Bit CD Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz, +1, -2dB Tuner Frequency Range: AM: 530-1710kHz FM: 87.6-108MHz Tuner Presets: FM 20/AM 10 Antenna System: AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna FM: Telescopic Antenna Tape System: 4 Track, 2 Channel Stereo Cassette Speakers: 4" (10cm) x 2 Outputs: Headphone (stereo mini jack) Power Requirements: Output: JEITA 2.3W CH. D x 6 Batteries (optional) AC 120 Volts, 60HZ AAA x 2 Batteries (for Remote, optional) Battery Life (Approx.): 18 Hours FM Radio playback, 6 Hours Cassette Playback, 4 Hours CD Play at 80% Volume (Sony alkaline batteries) CD Player: 10 Key Button Operation Color: Silver Dimensions (WHD): 4 " x 2 " x 10" (386 x 166 x 252mm) Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz (3.3kg.) w/batteries Supplied Accessories: AC Power Cord, Remote Control
2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Direct Access and Mega Bass are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
sound to be dispersed over a wider area for a fuller sound stage 10-Key Direct Access Buttons for CD/Tuner Operation provides convenient, one-button access to preset AM/FM stations or tracks of CD player Mega Bass Sound System produces rich, deep, bass tones for more powerful overall sound CD-R/RW Playback Compatibility plays all compact discs including CD-R recordable and CD/RW rewritable; your own compilations from CD recorder deck or PC can be played on the unit 20 Track RMS Programming can pre-program up to 20 tracks on a CD to play back in any order 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 Synchronized CD/Cassette Dubbing starts cassette recording when compact disc playback begins
Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 www.sony.com Printed in USA 2/2004