Sony CFD-S250 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.
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,
etc., away from the player.
On power sources
• For AC operation, use the supplied AC
CD Player
power cord; do not use any other type.
The CD does not play or "no dISC"
• The player is not disconnected from the
lights in the display even when a CD
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
is in place.
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
player itself has been turned off.
• Clean the CD.
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
when it is not to be used for an extended • Do not use solvents such as benzine,
compartment open for about an hour to dry
period of time. thinner, commercially available cleaners
moisture condensation.
• For battery operation, use six size D (R20) or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• 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.
• 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 • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
voltage, power consumption, etc. is • Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, are weak.
nor scratch the surface of the CD.
located at the bottom. The sound drops out.
• After playing, store the CD in its case. • Reduce the volume.
On placement
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
• Do not leave the player in a location near
CD, it may cause tracking error. damaged.
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
• Place the player in a location free from
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
vibration.
shock. This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs
• Clean the lens with a commercially available
• Do not place the player on an inclined or recorded in the CD-DA format*, but blower.
unstable place. playback capability may vary depending on • The sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of the quality of the disc and the condition of
RWs or if there is a problem with the
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation the recording device.
recording device or application software.
holes must be unobstructed for the player
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
to operate properly and prolong the life of
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording Radio
its components.
standard used for Audio CDs.
Reception is poor.
• If the player is left in a car parked in the
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
reception.
Music discs encoded with copyright
where the player will not be subjected to
protection technologies
the direct rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the This product is designed to play back discs
speakers, keep personal credit cards using that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches standard. Recently, various music discs
away from the player to prevent possible encoded with copyright protection
damage from the magnet. technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among
On operation
those discs, there are some that do not
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM
• If the player is brought directly from a
conform to the CD standard and may not be
reception.
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
playable by this product.
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the CD player section.
If you have any questions or problems
Should this occur, the player will not
concerning your player, please consult your
operate properly. In this case, remove the
nearest Sony dealer.
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 program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
Tape Player
Specifications
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
The REC z button does not function
HARMONIC DISTORTION
or the tape does not play or record.
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
from 150 - 6,300 Hz; rated 1.8 W per
place.
channel-minimum RMS power, with no
Poor or distorted playback, recording
more than 10 % total harmonic distortion
or erasing quality. in AC operation.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with Other specifications
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
CD player section
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
System
are weak.
Compact disc digital audio system
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
Laser diode properties
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
Material: GaAlAs
only.
Wave length: 780 nm
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
Emission duration: Continuous
available tape head demagnetizer.
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance
Lens
of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.)
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
(CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Pinch roller Erase head
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: Taiwan model: 531 - 1 611 kHz
Other models: 530 - 1 710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
Capstan
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Record/playback head
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
Remote
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
The remote does not function.
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
Frequency response
new ones if they are weak.
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
the remote sensor on the player.
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the
General
remote and the player. Speaker
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
strong light such as direct sunlight or
Outputs
fluorescent lamp light.
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
• Move closer to the player when using the
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
remote.
Power output
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10% harmonic
After trying the above remedies, if you still have distortion)
problems, unplug the AC power cord and Power requirements
remove all the batteries. After all the indications
For CD radio cassette-corder:
in the display disappear, plug the power cord
120V AC, 60 Hz
and insert the batteries again. If the problem
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 size AAA (R03) 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. 386 173 269 mm (w/h/d)
(15 1 ⁄ 6 7 ⁄ 10 5 ⁄ inches) (incl. projecting parts)
4 8 8
Mass
Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
Information
English
For customers in the USA
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
not expose the player to rain or
protection against harmful interference in a
moisture. residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
CD Radio
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
Cassette-
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
Corder
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Operating Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated — Increase the separation between the
"dangerous voltage" within the equipment and receiver.
product's enclosure that may be of
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
sufficient magnitude to constitute a circuit different from that to which the
risk of electric shock to persons.
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
This symbol is intended to alert the
TV technician for help.
user to the presence of important
This class B digital device complies with part 15
operating and maintenance
of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
(servicing) instructions in the
following two conditions: (1) This device may
literature accompanying the
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
appliance.
device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
CAUTION
operation.
The use of optical instruments with this product
You are cautioned that any changes or
will increase eye hazard.
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
WARNING
equipment.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
CFD-S250 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
For customers in Canada
Sony Corporation ©2002
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
Printed in China
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
3-249-667-11 (1)
Power Sources
B
1
to AC IN
A
2
to a wall outlet
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.
• When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.
Preparing the remote C
Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).
Replacing battery
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.
Owner's Record
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 them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CFD-S250
Serial No.
For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at
http://www.sony.com/productregistration.
Proper registration will enable us to send you
periodic mailings about new product,
services and other important announcements.
Registering your product will also allow us to
contact you in the unlikely event that the
product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.
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