Sony CFS-1055 Operating Instructions

Setting up the system

Connecting the Speakers
Make sure you turn off the power before making connections.
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a
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1
Align the grooves and slide the speaker box
down until it snaps into place a.
2
Connect the black wires to (–) minus and the red
wires to (+) plus terminals: the right speaker
wires to the RIGHT, and the left speaker wires to
the LEFT terminals.
Tip
To detach the speakers, unlock the speaker b and slide the
speaker box all the way up and away from the player.
Choosing Power Sources
To use the player on AC power source (mains)
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN jack.
1
2
to AC IN
to a wall outlet
To use the player on batteries
Insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment.
CFS-1055S/1065S only: To adjust the voltage
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR(at the rear) to your local
SELECTOR
power supply.
220 – 240V
110 – 120V
Tip
For customers supplied with an AC plug adaptor, use it if the plug
of the mains lead does not match your mains.
Location of controls
PAUSE STOP/EJECT FF REW PLAY REC
OPR/BATT TUNING
PHONES VOLUME
FUNCTION
BAND * FINE TUNING *
MIC
PRESET
MODE
BALANCE GRAPHIC FM
EQUALIZER
STEREO
MEGA BASS CD/TV
LINE IN
* CFS-1055S/1055L/1065S only
Notes
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the mains lead from
the player.
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or
when the player stops operating. Replace all batteries with new
ones.
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Connecting optional
components
Before making connections, be sure to turn off the power of
the component and set FUNCTION to TAPE/RADIO OFF on
the player.
to CD/TV LINE IN
CD/TV
L LINE IN R
L (white)
Audio Connecting cord
RK-C520HG (not supplied)
After connecting the component, set FUNCTION to CD/TV
LINE IN and play the connected component.
Tip
You can record sound from the connected component. Insert a
cassette, and press r.
Note
Connect the cables firmly to avoid any malfunction.
Listening to the radio
1
Set FUNCTION to FM/AM, or
RADIO.
CFS-1055S/1055L/
CFS-1055
1065S
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
FM
RADIO
AM
2
Set BAND to the band you want.
CFS-1055 only: Skip this step.
CFS-1055S/1065S CFS-1055L
FM BAND FM BAND
SW1
SW
SW2 MW
MW LW
3
Tune to the station you want.
TUNING
CFS-1055S/1055L/
FINE TUNING
1065S only: To tune
in an SW band, use
FINE TUNING for
better SW reception.
To turn off the radio
Set FUNCTION to TAPE/RADIO OFF.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the aerial for FM. Reorient the player
itself for AM (CFS-1055 only) or MW (CFS-1055S/
1055L/1065S only) or LW(CFS-1055L only). For
SW (CFS-1055S/1055L/1065S only), pull the
aerial vertically.
FM AM/MW/LW
SW
Tips
• If the FM broadcast is noisy, set the FM MODE (at
the rear) to MONO and the radio will play in
monaural.
• To listen through headphones, connect the
headphones to PHONES.
•For best results, move the player away the TV.
Radio
Cassette-
Corder
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
(Siehe Rückseite)
CFS-1055
CFS-1055S
CFS-1055L
CFS-1065S
©1996 by Sony Corporation
R (red)
3-810-746-32(1)

Troubleshooting

There is no audio.
• Connect the mains lead
securely.
• Insert the batteries properly.
• Replace all batteries if they are
weak.
• Unplug the headphones.
• Adjust the volume.
• Set FUNCTION to the position
you want to operate.
Cassette cannot be
inserted.
• Insert the cassette properly.
The r button does not
function.
• No cassette is in the tape
compartment.
• Make sure the safety tab on the
cassette is in place.
Poor playback,
recording or erasing
quality.
• Dirty heads. Clean the unit (as
shown) with a cotton swab
slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
• Demagnetize the heads and all
metal parts in the tape path
with a commercially available
tape head demagnetizer.
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

Playing a tape

1
Set FUNCTION to TAPE /RADIO
OFF.
FUNCTION
TAPE
RADIO OFF
2
Insert a recorded tape.
With the side you want to
play on facing forward.
m
STOP/EJECT REW PLAY
3
Press 9 PLAY.
PLAY
To Press
Stop playback* p6
Fast-forward or 0 or )
rewind the tape* For the side facing forward.
Pause playback P
Press this button again to
resume playback .
* When the tape end, the depressed button 0, )
or 9 is released automatically (Auto shut-off
function).
Precautions
WARNING
On safety/power sources
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
• Should any solid object or liquid
do not expose the player to rain
fall into the player, unplug the
or moisture.
player, and have it checked by
To avoid electrical shock, do not
qualified personnel before
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
operating it any further.
to qualified personnel only. • For AC operation, check that the
player's operating voltage is
identical with your local power
Do not install the appliance in a
supply (see "Specifications") and
confined space, such as a
use the supplied mains lead; do
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
not use any other type. The
voltage selector is located on the
The FUNCTION selector is
rear of the player (CFS-1055S/
located at the front.
CFS-1065S only).
When you turn on the player, the • The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source
OPR/BATT indicator lights up.
(mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• For battery operation, use six R20
(size D) batteries.
• When the batteries are not to be
used, remove them to avoid
damage that can be caused by
battery leakage or corrosion.
• The nameplate indicating
operating voltage, power
consumption, etc. is located at the
rear.

Specifications

• Frequency range
CFS-1055
FM: Europe: 87.6–107MHz/Italy:
Erase head
87.5–108MHz
Capstan AM: Europe: 531–1,602kHz/Italy:
526.5–1,606.5kHz
CFS-1055S/CFS-1065S
FM: Saudi Arabia: 87.6–107MHz/
Other countries: 87.6–108MHz
MW: 530–1,605kHz/SW1: 2.3–
7MHz/SW2: 7–22MHz
Record/
CFS-1055L
Playback
Pinch roller FM: 87.6–107MHz/MW: 531–
head 1,602kHz/LW: 153–279kHz/SW:
5.95–18MHz
Cotton swab
• IF FM: 10.7MHz/AM/MW/SW/
LW: 455kHz
• Aerials FM/SW: Telescope/AM/
MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar
• Recording system 4-track, 2-
channel stereo
• Frequency response 100–10,000Hz
• Speakers Woofer: 10cm (4 inches)
dia. , cone type/Tweeter: 2 cm (
inches) dia.
• Input CD/TV LINE IN
jacks(phono jacks), sensitivity
0.3 V, input impedance 47 kilohms
• Output Headphones jack (stereo
minijack), for 16–68 ohms
impedance headphones
• Maximum Power output
2.3W+2.3W
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Recording
1
To record from the radio
Tune to the station you want.
To record from the built-in microphone
Set FUNCTION to TAPE/RADIO OFF.
2
Insert a blank tape.
With the side you want to
record on facing forward.
m
PLAY
STOP/EJECT REW
3
Press r REC.
REC
To Press
p6
Stop recording
When the tape ends, the
recording stops.
Pause recording P
Press this button again to
resume recording.
Tips
• For best results, use the mains lead.
• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will
not affect the recording level.
• To erase a recording, disconnect the audio source if
connected to CD/TV LINE IN. Set FUNCTION to
CD/TV LINE IN and press r.
• If the MW or LW programme makes a whistling
sound, set ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) (at
the rear) to the position that more decreases the
noise.
Note
While recording from the built-in microphone, you
cannot monitor the sound through the headphones.
On placement/operation
• Do not leave the player in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place anything within 10
mm of the side of the cabinet.
The ventilation holes must be
unobstructed for the player to
operate properly and to prolong
the life of its components.
• Since a strong magnet is used for
the speakers, keep personal credit
cards using magnetic coding or
spring-wound watches away
from the player to prevent
possible damage from the
magnet.
• 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 questions or problems
concerning your player, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Battery life
FM Recording: Sony R20P:
Approx. 16 hours/Sony LR20
alkaline: Approx. 36 hours
Playback: Sony R20P: Approx. 8
hours/Sony LR20 alkaline:
Approx. 21 hours
• Power requirements
Europe: 220–230 V AC, 50Hz/
Other countries: 110–120V/220–
240 V AC selectable, 50/60Hz
9V DC, six R20 (size D) batteries
• Power consumption
AC 14W
• Dimensions Approx. 579 x 206 x
197 mm (w/h/d) ( 22 7 / x 8 1 / x
8 8
7 7 / inches) incl. projecting parts
8
and controls, not incl. handle
• Mass Approx. 4.6kg (10 lb 2 oz)
incl. batteries
• Supplied accessory AC power
cord (1)
Design and specifications are
4 /
5 subject to change without notice.
Adjusting the audio
emphasis
Using the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
Use To adjust
BALANCE Stereo imaging.
MEGA BASS Deep bass sound.
400 Hz Speaking voice, middle frequencies
of instrumental music.
1 kHz Presence of vocals.
4 kHz Brightness of the sound.
10 kHz High treble sounds or to reduce
high frequency noise/tape hiss.
Using the PRESET MODE
Use To
MANUAL Adjust the sound using
the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.
DISCO Get powerful, clear sounds
emphasizing low and high range
audio.
PARTY Get light, bright sounds
emphasizing high and middle
range audio.
Get wide-ranging sounds having
LIVE
presence.
Note
When adjusting the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, be sure
to set the PRESET MODE to MANUAL. The graphic
equalizer will not work in any other position.
Notes on cassettes
• Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to
prevent accidental recording. If you want to reuse
the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
Side A
Tab for side A
Tab for side B
• The use of cassettes with more than 90 minutes of
play time is not recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.