Sony CFD-V8 Operating Instructions

Precautions Troubleshooting
On safety
General
• 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
servicing to qualified personnel only.
are weak.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
There is no audio.
the player, unplug the player, and have it
• Adjust the volume.
checked by qualified personnel before
• Unplug the headphones when listening
operating it any further.
through speakers.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
Noise is heard.
heart, square, star) cannot be played on
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
this player. Attempting to do so may
other equipment that emits radio waves near
damage the player. Do not use such discs.
the player. tMove the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
Cleaning the cabinet
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with CD Player
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
The CD does not play or "– –" lights in
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
the display even when a CD is in
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
place.
such as alcohol or benzine.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
On power sources • Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
• For AC operation, use the supplied AC
compartment open for about an hour to dry
power cord; do not use any other type.
moisture condensation.
• The player is not disconnected from the
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
player itself has been turned off.
R/CD-RW, recording device, or application
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet
software.
when it is not to be used for an extended
• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
period of time.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
• For battery operation, use six size D (R20) are weak.
batteries.
The sound drops out.
• When the batteries are not to be used,
• Reduce the volume.
remove them to avoid damage that can be
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
caused by battery leakage or corrosion. damaged.
• The nameplate indicating operating • Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
voltage, power consumption, etc. is
• Clean the lens with a commercially available
located at the bottom.
blower.
On placement
• The sound may drop out or noise may be
• Do not leave the player in a location near heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
RWs or if there is a problem with the
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
recording device or application software.
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
Radio
• Do not place the player on an inclined or
Reception is poor.
unstable place.
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of
reception.
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation
holes must be unobstructed for the player
to operate properly and prolong the life of
its components.
• If the player is left in a car parked in the
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
where the player will not be subjected to
the direct rays of the sun.
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM
• Since a strong magnet is used for the
reception.
speakers, keep personal credit cards using
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches
away from the player to prevent possible
damage from the magnet.
On operation The audio is weak or has poor quality.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
• If the player is brought directly from a
are weak.
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
• Move the player away from the TV.
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the CD player section. The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
Should this occur, the player will not
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
operate properly. In this case, remove the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
CD and wait about an hour for the
away from the TV.
moisture to evaporate.
• 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.
Tape Player
Specifications
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
CD player section
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
System
The REC z button does not function
Compact disc digital audio system
or the tape does not play or record.
Laser diode properties
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
Material: GaAlAs
place.
Wave length: 780 nm
Poor or distorted playback, recording
Emission duration: Continuous
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
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
cleaning fluid or alcohol. on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.)
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
Spindle speed
are weak.
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
Number of channels
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
2
only.
Frequency response
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
available tape head demagnetizer.
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Record/playback head
Radio section
Capstan
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 107.0 MHz (Hong Kong model)
87.6 - 108.0 MHz (Other models)
AM: 531 - 1 602 kHz (Hong Kong model)
530 - 1 710 kHz (Other models)
Antenna
Erase head Pinch roller
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Lens
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
General
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 Ω, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
problems, unplug the AC power cord and Power output
1.8 W + 1.8 W (at 3.2 Ω, 10 % harmonic
remove all the batteries. After all the indications
in the display disappear, plug the AC power distortion in AC operation)
cord and insert the batteries again. If the Power requirements
problem persists, please consult your nearest For CD radio cassette-corder:
Sony dealer.
Hong Kong model: 230V AC, 50 Hz
Other models: 120V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
Power consumption
AC 20 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
Dimensions
Approx. 420 × 165 × 256 mm (w/h/d)
× 6 × 10
(16 5 ⁄ 1 ⁄ 1 ⁄ inches) (incl.
8 2 8
projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb. 1 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
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.
The FUNCTION selector is located at the front.
When you turn on the player, the OPR/BATT
indicator lights up.
CFD-V8
©2003 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
3-259-426-11 (1)
Power Sources
B
Connect the AC power cord A or insert six size D (R20) 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 AC power cord from the player.
A
1
to AC IN
2
to a wall outlet