Sony CFD-F10 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
Side A • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
servicing to qualified personnel only.
are weak.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
• You cannot turn on the player with the remote
the player, unplug the player, and have it when you operate the player on batteries.
checked by qualified personnel before
The power is not on, and "bAttErY"
Tab for side A
operating it any further.
Tab for side B and "Error" are displayed alternately.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
heart, square, star) cannot be played on
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
• The use of a cassette with more than 90
this player. Attempting to do so may
are weak.
minutes of play time is not recommended
damage the player. Do not use such discs.
There is no audio.
except for long, continuous recording or
• Adjust the volume.
Cleaning the cabinet
playback.
• Unplug the headphones when listening
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
Notes on CDs
through speakers.
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
Noise is heard.
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
center out. other equipment that emits radio waves near
such as alcohol or benzine.
the player. tMove the portable telephone,
On power sources etc., away from the player.
• For AC operation, check that the player's
CD Player
operating voltage is identical with your
The CD does not play or "no dISC"
local power supply (see "Specifications")
lights in the display even when a CD
and use the supplied mains lead; do not
is in place.
use any other type.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• The player is not disconnected from the
• Clean the CD.
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
connected to the wall outlet, even if the • Do not use solvents such as benzine,
compartment open for about an hour to dry
thinner, commercially available cleaners
player itself has been turned off.
moisture condensation.
• For battery operation, use six R20 (size D) or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
batteries.
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
• When the batteries are not to be used, heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as
remove them to avoid damage that can be R/CD-RW, recording device or application
caused by battery leakage or corrosion. there can be a considerable rise in software.
temperature inside the car.
• The nameplate indicating operating • The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
voltage, power consumption, etc. is • Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
nor scratch the surface of the CD. are weak.
located at the bottom.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
The sound drops out.
On placement
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
• Reduce the volume.
• Do not leave the player in a location near
CD, it may cause tracking error. • Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
damaged.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
• Place the player in a location free from
shock.
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs vibration.
• Do not place the player on an inclined or recorded in the CD-DA format*, but • Clean the lens with a commercially available
unstable place. blower.
playback capability may vary depending on
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of the quality of the disc and the condition of • The sound may drop out or noise may be
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
the recording device.
RWs or if there is a problem with the
holes must be unobstructed for the player
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
recording device or application software.
to operate properly and prolong the life of
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording
its components.
standard used for Audio CDs. Radio
• If the player is left in a car parked in the
Music discs encoded with copyright Reception is poor.
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
• Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception.
where the player will not be subjected to protection technologies
the direct rays of the sun. This product is designed to play back discs
• Since a strong magnet is used for the that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
speakers, keep personal credit cards using standard. Recently, various music discs
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches encoded with copyright protection
away from the player to prevent possible technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among
damage from the magnet.
those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
On operation
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM or
playable by this product.
• If the player is brought directly from a MW/LW reception.
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
If you have any questions or problems
very damp room, moisture may condense
concerning your player, please consult your
on the lenses inside the CD player section.
nearest Sony dealer.
Should this occur, the player will not
operate properly. In this case, remove the
CD and wait about an hour for the
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
moisture to evaporate.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
• If the player has not been used for a long
are weak.
time, set it in the playback mode to warm
• Move the player away from the TV.
it up for a few minutes before inserting a
The picture of your TV becomes
cassette.
unstable.
• 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. 515
The tape does not move when you (20 3 ⁄ 8
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press an operation button. parts)
CD player section
Mass
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
System
Approx. 5.1 kg (11 lb. 4 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
Remote control (1)
place.
Wave length: 780 nm
Poor or distorted playback, recording
Emission duration: Continuous
Design and specifications are subject to change
or erasing quality. Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
without notice.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with (This output is the value measured at a distance
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
Optional accessories
cleaning fluid or alcohol. on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
Sony MDR headphone series
aperture.)
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
Spindle speed
are weak.
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
Wow and flutter
Record/playback head Below measurable limit
Capstan
Radio section
Frequency range
CFD-F10
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
Erase head Pinch roller
530 - 1 710 kHz (10 kHz step)
CFD-F10L
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
Lens MW 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
LW 153 - 279 kHz
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz
Aerials
FM: Telescopic aerials
AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerials
Remote
Cassette-corder section
The remote does not function.
Recording system
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
4-track 2 channel stereo
new ones if they are weak.
Fast winding time
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
Approx. 110 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
the remote sensor on the player.
Frequency response
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 13 000 Hz
remote and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
General
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light. Speaker
Full range: 10 cm dia., 6 , cone type (2)
• Move closer to the player when using the
Tweeter: 2 cm dia. (2)
remote.
Passive Radiator: 10 cm dia. (1)
After trying the above remedies, if you still have Input
problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) (CFD-F10L
the batteries. After all the indications in the only):
display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert Minimum input level 330 mV
the batteries again. If the problem persists, Outputs
please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
For 16 - 68 impedance headphones
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (Optical output
connector) (CFD-F10L only):
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm
Maximum Power output
8 W
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
Argentine model: 220 - 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Other models: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 25 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 3.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 5 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h
201 287 mm (w/h/d)
11 3 ⁄ 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.
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.
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
CFD-F10 plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
CFD-F10L
©2004 Sony Corporation
3-264-046-12 (1)
Power Sources
B
A
1 2
to the mains
to AC IN
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.
• When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.
Preparing the remote C
Insert two R03 (size AAA) 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.
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