Sony CFD-S40CP Operating Instructions Manual

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3-228-220-12 (1)
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-S40CP
©2001 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-228-220-12 (1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-S40CP ©2001 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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. Model No. CFD-S40CP Serial No.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Scanning the beginning of the tracks (Intro Scan) ...
  • Page 4: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3 Files

    Basic Operations Playing an audio CD or MP3 files PUSH OPEN/CLOSE PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 1, 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment.
  • Page 5 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. Use these buttons for additional operations Do this adjust the volume...
  • Page 6: Playing A Disc With Mp3 Files

    Playing an audio CD or MP3 files (continued) Note Before playing a file, this player reads all file and folder information on the disc. Depending on the file structure, it may take more than a minute to read them. During this time, “TOC READING”...
  • Page 7 Notes • A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • Maximum folder number: Maximum file number: 255 • Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 8 characters. • The characters A - Z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this player.
  • Page 8: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). Press BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Hold down + or – (TUNE + or – on the remote) until the frequency digits begin to change in the display.
  • Page 9 If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until “Mono” appears in the display and radio will play in monaural. Use these buttons for additional operations Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote) turn on/off the radio POWER To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM.
  • Page 10: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape STOP/EJECT PLAY Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. Press N. The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts playing.
  • Page 11 Use these buttons for additional operations Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote) stop playback M or m fast-forward or rewind pause playback Press the button again to resume play after pause. eject the cassette turn on/off the player POWER.
  • Page 12: Recording On A Tape

    Recording on a tape STOP/EJECT RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. Select the program source you want to record.
  • Page 13 Press z to start recording (N is depressed automatically). Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 21) will not affect the recording level. • For the best results, use the AC power as a power source. •...
  • Page 14: The Cd Player Using The Display

    The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. Checking the information of an audio CD To check the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY/ENTER•MEMORY in stop mode. Total playing time Total track number To check the remaining time...
  • Page 15: Locating A Specific Track

    Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons on the remote. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. POWER FUNCTION SLEEP CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE 0/10 RADIO To locate Press a specific track...
  • Page 16: Scanning The Beginning Of The Tracks (Intro Scan)

    Scanning the beginning of the tracks You can scan the first 10 seconds of all the tracks in the CD. Press INTRO SCAN in stop mode. The indication in the display flashes and the intro scan function starts. To play the track you want to the end during the intro play Press u.
  • Page 17: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    When playing MP3 files When you select “REP ALL” • In TRACK mode, the player plays all files (up to 255 files) of a disc repeatedly. • In FOLDER mode, the player plays all files (up to 255 files) in the selected folder repeatedly.
  • Page 18: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. Press x. “CD” appears in the display. Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display. Turn the jog dial to select the track you want to program, and press DISPLAY/ ENTER•MEMORY.
  • Page 19: The Radio

    The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order. Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. Hold down BAND•AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until “AUTO”...
  • Page 20: Playing Preset Radio Stations

    Playing preset radio stations Once you’ve preset the stations, use the jog dial on the player or the number buttons on the remote to tune in your favorite stations. Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. Turn the jog dial to display the preset number of the station you want.
  • Page 21: The Audio Emphasis

    The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis (Sound Mode/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want. Choose To get ROCK powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high...
  • Page 22: The Timer

    The Timer 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. Play the music source you want. Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.” Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically.
  • Page 23: Setting Up

    Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. Battery compartment Inserting the back-up batteries Insert four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment. These batteries work to save the memory data.
  • Page 24 Choosing the power sources (continued) 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. Using the player on batteries Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment.
  • Page 25: Additional Information Precautions

    • 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. continued...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Precautions (continued) Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. •...
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 29: Specifications

    AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 120 sec. with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13 000 Hz General Speaker Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 , cone type (2)
  • Page 30: About "Mp3

    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.
  • Page 31: Index

    Index Audio emphasis 21 Batteries for player 24 memory back-up 23 for remote 23 CD player 4 Choosing power sources 24 Cleaning cabinet 28 tape heads and tape path Connecting AC power cord 23 Creating your own program 18 D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K Demagnetizing the tape heads Display 14 Listening to the radio 8...
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