Sony CFD-S170L Operating Instructions

Notes on cassettes
Precautions Troubleshooting
• Break off the cassette tab from side A or B
to prevent accidental recording. If you
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
On safety
General
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
• As the laser beam used in the CD player
The power does not come on.
section is harmful to the eyes, do not
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
Side A
servicing to qualified personnel only.
are weak.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
The power is not on, and "bAttErY"
the player, unplug the player, and have it
and "Error" are displayed alternately.
checked by qualified personnel before
Tab for side A • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
operating it any further.
Tab for side B • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
are weak.
heart, square, star) cannot be played on
There is no audio.
• The use of a cassette with more than 90
this player. Attempting to do so may
minutes of play time is not recommended • Adjust the volume.
damage the player. Do not use such discs.
• Unplug the headphones when listening
except for long, continuous recording or
through speakers.
Cleaning the cabinet playback.
Noise is heard.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
Notes on CDs
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
other equipment that emits radio waves near
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the the player. tMove the portable telephone,
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
center out. etc., away from the player.
such as alcohol or benzine.
CD Player
On power sources
• For AC operation, check that the player's The CD does not play or "no dISC"
lights in the display even when a CD
operating voltage is identical with your
local power supply (see "Specifications") is in place.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
and use the supplied mains lead; do not
use any other type. • Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
• The player is not disconnected from the
compartment open for about an hour to dry
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
moisture condensation.
connected to the wall outlet, even if the • Do not use solvents such as benzine,
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
player itself has been turned off. thinner, commercially available cleaners
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
• For battery operation, use six R20 (size D) or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
batteries. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
R/CD-RW, recording device or application
• When the batteries are not to be used, heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
software.
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as
remove them to avoid damage that can be • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
caused by battery leakage or corrosion. there can be a considerable rise in are weak.
temperature inside the car.
• The nameplate indicating operating The sound drops out.
voltage, power consumption, etc. is • Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,
• Reduce the volume.
nor scratch the surface of the CD.
located at the bottom. • Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
• After playing, store the CD in its case. damaged.
On placement
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
• Place the player in a location free from
• Do not leave the player in a location near
CD, it may cause tracking error. vibration.
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
• Clean the lens with a commercially available
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
blower.
shock. This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs
• The sound may drop out or noise may be
• Do not place the player on an inclined or recorded in the CD-DA format*, but heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
unstable place. playback capability may vary depending on RWs or if there is a problem with the
recording device or application software.
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of the quality of the disc and the condition of
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation the recording device.
Radio
holes must be unobstructed for the player
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
Reception is poor.
to operate properly and prolong the life of
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording
• Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception.
its components.
standard used for Audio CDs.
• If the player is left in a car parked in the
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
Music discs encoded with copyright
where the player will not be subjected to
protection technologies
the direct rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the This product is designed to play back discs
speakers, keep personal credit cards using that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches standard. Recently, various music discs
away from the player to prevent possible encoded with copyright protection
• Reorient the player itself to improve MW/LW
damage from the magnet. technologies are marketed by some record
reception.
companies. Please be aware that among
On operation
those discs, there are some that do not
• If the player is brought directly from a
conform to the CD standard and may not be
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
playable by this product.
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the CD player section.
If you have any questions or problems
Should this occur, the player will not
concerning your player, please consult your
operate properly. In this case, remove the The audio is weak or has poor quality.
nearest Sony dealer.
CD and wait about an hour for the • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
moisture to evaporate.
• If the player has not been used for a long • Move the player away from the TV.
time, set it in the playback mode to warm The picture of your TV becomes
it up for a few minutes before inserting a unstable.
cassette. • If you are listening to an FM programme near
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
away from the TV.
Dimensions
Tape Player
Specifications
Approx. 414
The tape does not move when you (16 3 ⁄ 6
8
press an operation button. parts)
CD player section
Mass
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
System Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb. 15 oz) (incl. batteries)
The z button does not function or the
Compact disc digital audio system
Supplied accessory
tape does not play or record.
Laser diode properties
Mains lead (1)
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
Material: GaAlAs
place.
Wave length: 780 nm Design and specifications are subject to change
Poor or distorted playback, recording
Emission duration: Continuous without notice.
or erasing quality. Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with (This output is the value measured at a distance
Optional accessories
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
Sony MDR headphone series
cleaning fluid or alcohol. on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.)
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak. Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
(CLV)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
Number of channels
only.
2
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
Frequency response
available tape head demagnetizer.
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Lens Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW: 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
LW: 153 - 279 kHz
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
MW/LW: 450 kHz
Aerials
FM: Telescopic aerial
MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerial
Pinch roller Erase head
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Capstan
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Record/playback head
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
General
problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all
the batteries. After all the indications in the Speaker
display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
the batteries again. If the problem persists, Outputs
please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
Maximum power output
5.2 W
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries
Power consumption
AC 14 W
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
164 257 mm (w/h/d)
⁄ 1 10 1 ⁄ inches) (incl. projecting
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English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
CD Radio the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Cassette-
WARNING
Corder 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
Operating Instructions
appliance.
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.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted 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.
CFD-S170L
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
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Power Sources
B
1
to AC IN
A
2
to the mains
Connect the mains lead A or insert six R20 (size D) 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 mains lead from the player.