Sony CFD-S350 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
• 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.
and "Error" are displayed alternately.
Tab for side B
• 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
Cleaning the cabinet • Adjust the volume.
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
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
compartment open for about an hour to dry
player itself has been turned off. thinner, commercially available cleaners
moisture condensation.
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• For battery operation, use six R20 (size D)
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
batteries. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
• When the batteries are not to be used,
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
remove them to avoid damage that can be leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as
R/CD-RW, recording device or application
there can be a considerable rise in
caused by battery leakage or corrosion. software.
• The nameplate indicating operating temperature inside the car. • The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,
voltage, power consumption, etc. is • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
located at the bottom. nor scratch the surface of the CD. are weak.
• 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. playback capability may vary depending on blower.
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of • The sound may drop out or noise may be
the quality of the disc and the condition of
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation 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.
protection technologies
where the player will not be subjected to
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)
standard. Recently, various music discs
speakers, keep personal credit cards using
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record
away from the player to prevent possible
damage from the magnet. companies. Please be aware that among
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.
MW/LW reception.
• If the player is brought directly from a
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
moisture to evaporate.
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
• If the player has not been used for a long
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
time, set it in the playback mode to warm
are weak.
it up for a few minutes before inserting a
• Move the player away from the TV.
cassette.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM programme near
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
away from the TV.
Tape Player Dimensions
Specifications
Approx. 420 × 155 × 260 mm (w/h/d)
The tape does not move when you
(16 5 ⁄ × 6
8
press an operation button. parts)
CD player section
• Close the cassette compartment securely. Mass
System
Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb. 3 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
on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
aperture.) Sony MDR headphone series
• 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
Lens
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
CFD-S350
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
CFD-S350L
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
Pinch roller Erase head
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
LW 153 - 279 kHz
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
Capstan
AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz
Record/playback head 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. 120 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 - 10 000 Hz
remote and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
General
strong light such as direct sunlight or
Speaker
fluorescent lamp light.
• Move closer to the player when using the Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 Ω, cone type (2)
remote. Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
Maximum Power output
problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all
the batteries. After all the indications in the 5.2 W
display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert Power requirements
the batteries again. If the problem persists, For CD radio cassette-corder:
please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand models:
230 - 240 V AC, 50Hz
Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 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 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
⁄ 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
CFD-S350
mark) must be used.
CFD-S350L 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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service station.
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Power Sources
B
A
1 2
to AC IN 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.
• 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.
C