Sony cd radio cassette-corder operating instructions (68 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sony CFD-Z120
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3-859-139-11(1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-Z110 CFD-Z120 CFD-Z130 1996 by Sony Corporation CFD-Z110/Z120/Z130.E.3-859-139-1X.U/CA/AU6/E92...
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Record the model number and serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. About this manual The instructions in this manual are for CFD-Z110, CFD-Z120 and CFD-Z130.
Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Creating your own program (Program Play) Setting Up...
Basic Operations Playing a CD For hookup instructions, see pages 16-18. Set FUNCTION to CD. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. Close the CD compartment. Press ^ . The player plays all the tracks once.
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Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME FUNCTION OPEN/CLOSE = / + Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Press p.. Stop playback Press ^. Pause playback Press the button again to resume play after pause. Press =. Go back to the previous track Press +.
Listening to the radio For hookup instructions, see pages 16-18. Set FUNCTION to FM or AM to select the band you want. Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station. If the received FM stereo is too weak, the reception becomes monaural.
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Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME FUNCTION Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME . Turn off the radio Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF) . To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM.
Playing a tape For hookup instructions, see pages 16-18. Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF) . Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. Press (. The player starts playing. Basic Operations CFD-Z110/Z120/Z130.E.3-859-139-1X.U/CA/AU6/E92 With the side you want...
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Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Press p6. Stop playback Press ) or 0. Fast-forward or rewind the tape Press P. Pause playback Press the button again to resume play after pause. Press p6.
Recording on a tape For hookup instructions, see pages 16-18. Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Select the program source you want to record. To record from the CD player, set FUNCTION to CD and insert a CD (see page 4).
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Press r to start recording. (( is depressed automatically). Tips Use these buttons for additional operations • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see FUNCTION page 19) will not affect the recording level and quality. • For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording.
The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player CFD-Z110/Z120/Z130.E.3-859-139-1X.U/CA/AU6/E92 DISPLAY/ENTER Checking the total track numbers and playing time Check the display in stop mode. Total track numbers Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY/ENTER while playing a CD.
Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons (CFD-Z120/Z130 only). You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. Note (CFD-Z120/Z130 To locate only) a specific track directly You cannot locate a (CFD-Z120/Z130 only) specific track if “PGM”...
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see page 15). Tip (CFD-Z120/130 only) You can select the repeat mode on the remote control. Press MODE instead of pressing PLAY MODE.
After you’ve created the display. program, insert a blank tape and press r to To check the order of tracks before play (CFD-Z120/ start recording. Z130 only) Press DISPLAY/ENTER. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order.
Setting Up Hooking up the system Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections. Tips • To detach the speakers, unlock speaker (see B on the diagram) and slide the speaker box all the way up and away from the player.
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 CFD-Z120/Z130 only: Inserting batteries Notes • When you operate the...
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Hooking up the system (continued) Setting Up CFD-Z110/Z120/Z130.E.3-859-139-1X.U/CA/AU6/E92 5 Listening through the headphones Insert the headphones to the PHONES jack at the rear. PHONES...
Adjusting the audio emphasis (ROTARY EQUALIZER/ MEGA BASS/SURROUND) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. Selecting the sound characteristic Turn ROTARY EQUALIZER/MEGA BASS to select the audio emphasis you want. Frequency coverage MEGA BASS to increase heavy 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz...
• 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.
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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. • 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...
The picture of your TV becomes unstable. The CD does not play/“00 -- --“ (CFD-Z110), “no disc”(CFD-Z120/ Z130) lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The sound drops out. The tape does not move when you press an operation button.
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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. CFD-Z110/Z120/Z130.E.3-859-139-1X.U/CA/AU6/E92 Remedy •...
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...
FM: Telescopic aerial AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 115 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 70 - 10,000 Hz CFD-Z110/Z120/Z130.E.3-859-139-1X.U/CA/AU6/E92 General Speaker Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Index Audio emphasis 19 Batteries for player 17 CD player 12 Choosing power sources 17 Cleaning cabinet 23 lens 23 tape heads and tape path Creating your own program 15 D, E, F, G Demagnetizing the tape heads 24 Display 12 Headphones 18 Hooking up power sources 17...
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