User manual SONY CFD-E100L

Precautions On safety · As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. · Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. · Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this player. Attempting to do so may damage the player. Do not use such discs. 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 broken tab with adhesive tape. Troubleshooting General The power does not come on. · Connect the mains lead to the mains securely. · Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. · Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. · You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on batteries . Tape Player The tape does not move when you press an operation button. · Close the cassette compartment securely. Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance 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 English WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. 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 mark) must be used. or The z button does not function or the tape does not play or record. · Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place. Side A Poor or distorted playback, recording or erasing quality. · Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol. · Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. · TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. · Demagnetize the heads using a commercially available tape head demagnetizer. Tab for side A Tab for side B · The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback. There is no audio. · Adjust the volume. · Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers. Noise is heard. · Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player. tMove the portable telephone, etc., away from the player. CD Radio CassetteCorder Operating Instructions To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING 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 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. CAUTION -- CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS Cleaning the cabinet · Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. 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 service station. Notes on CDs · Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the centre out. CD Player The CD does not play or "no dISC" lights in the display even when a CD is in place. · Place the CD with the label surface up. · Clean the CD. · Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation. · The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device. · There is a problem with the quality of the CDR/CD-RW, recording device, or application software. · The CD-R/CD-RW is blank. · Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. Record/playback head Capstan Radio section Frequency range CFD-E100L Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Remote control On power sources · For AC operation, check that the player's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply (see "Specifications") and use the supplied mains lead; do not use any other type. · The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the player itself has been turned off. · For battery operation, use six R14 (size C) 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 bottom. FM MW 87.5 - 108 MHz 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step) 530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step) 153 - 279 kHz 87.5 - 108 MHz 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step) 530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step) Erase head Pinch roller LW FM AM CFD-E100 On placement · 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 the player on an inclined or unstable place. · 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 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. · 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. · 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 considerable rise in temperature inside the car. · Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD. · After playing, store the CD in its case. If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error. IF FM: 10.7 MHz AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz Aerials FM: Telescopic aerials AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerials The sound drops out. · Reduce the volume. · Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged. · Place the player in a location free from vibration. · Clean the lens with a commercially available blower. · The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CDRWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software. CFD-E100 CFD-E100L ©2005 Sony Corporation 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 - 13 000 Hz Remote The remote does not function. · Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. · Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the player. · Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the player. · Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. · Move closer to the player when using the remote. After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 2-587-606-54 (1) About CD-Rs/CD-RWs This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device. * CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs. Radio Reception is poor. · Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception. General Speaker Full range: 8 cm dia., 3.2 , cone type (2) Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 impedance headphones Maximum Power output 3.6 W Power requirements For CD radio cassette-corder: Malaysia and Singapore models: 230 - 240 V AC, 50Hz Korean model: 220 V AC, 60Hz Other models: 230 V AC, 50Hz 9 V DC, 6 R14 (size C) 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 Power Sources B C Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. 2 to the mains A · Reorient the player itself to improve AM or MW/LW reception. 1 to AC IN On operation · If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player section. 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. · 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. Connect the mains lead A or insert six R14 (size C) 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. Note on DualDisc A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The audio is weak or has poor quality. · Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. · Move the player away from the TV. Sony R14P: approx. 13.5 h Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 20 h Tape playback 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. Sony R14P: approx. 7.5 h Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 15 h CD playback Preparing the remote C Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (not supplied). Sony R14P: approx. 2.5 h Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 7 h Replacing batteries Dimensions Approx. 385 × 190.5 × 170 mm (w/h/d) (incl. projecting parts) Mass Approx. 3.1 kg (incl. batteries) Supplied accessory Mains lead (1) Remote control (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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. Optional accessories Sony MDR headphone series Location of controls Loading a CD With the labeled side up Playing a CD Inserting a cassette With the side you want to play facing out OPERATE (POWER) FUNCTION Listening to the radio 1 Press RADIO·BAND·AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: CFD-E100L: "FM" t "MW" t "LW" CFD-E100: "FM" t "AM". Hold down TUNE + or ­ until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. Tip Press Z OPEN. Press and hold > (forward) or . (backward) while playing until you find the point. Press and hold > (forward) or . (backward) in pause until you find the point. Press a number button of the track on the remote. If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE repeatedly until "Mono" appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. Playing a tape 1 2 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Close the compartment. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Press N. Press xZ M or m X Press the button again to resume play after pause. xZ Remote Control 1 2 3 4 Press Z OPEN to open the CD compartment. Load a CD in the CD compartment until it clicks into place. Press PUSH CLOSE to close the CD compartment. Press u. The player plays all the tracks once. Do this Press x. Press u. Press the button again to resume play after pause. Press >. Press .. 2 To stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape pause playback eject the cassette To stop playback pause playback BAND go to the next track find the beginning of the current track/go back to the previous track remove the CD locate a point while listening to the sound locate a point while observing the display locate a specific track directly* Recording 1 2 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Select the programme source you want to record. To record from the CD player Press x and load a CD (See "Playing a CD"). To record from the radio Press RADIO·BAND·AUTO PRESET and tune in the station you want (See "Listening to the radio"). * OPERATE (POWER) SLEEP PRESET +, ­ .,> x MEGA BASS VOLUME +*, ­ u PRESET +, ­ .,> x u* Changing the AM/MW tuning interval The AM/MW tuning interval is preset to 9 kHz at the factory. If you need to change the AM/MW tuning interval, do the following: 1 Remove all the batteries from the player. 2 While keeping the AC power cord connected, press N of the TAPE section on the player. 3 Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet. 4 While keeping PRESET + and MODE pressed, reconnect the AC power cord to the wall outlet. 5 The tuning interval is changed and "AM 9" "MW 9" or "AM 10" "MW 10" appears in the display for 2 seconds. After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset your preset radio stations. VOL +*, ­ * You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing x. Using the display To check the total track number and playing time i Press DISPLAY·ENTER/MEMORY in stop mode (see fig. D). 3 Press z to start recording. (N is depressed automatically.) Press xZ X Press the button again to resume recording. To check the remaining time TUNE +, ­ RADIO·BAND AUTO PRESET Remote sensor Display MODE Z OPEN Press DISPLAY·ENTER/MEMORY repeatedly while playing a CD. The display changes as follows: t the current track number and playing time r the current track number and the remaining time on the current track* r the number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD * For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as "- -:- -" in the display. To stop recording pause recording Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 40 radio stations (CFD-E100L), 20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for LW in any order, or 30 radio stations (CFDE100), 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order. Tips *The button has a tactile dot. 1 2 3 Press RADIO·BAND·AUTO PRESET to select the band. Hold down RADIO·BAND·AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until "AUTO" flashes in the display. Press DISPLAY·ENTER/MEMORY. The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. OPR/BATT DISPLAY ENTER/MEMORY PUSH CLOSE · Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level. · If the AM or MW/LW programme makes a whistling sound after you've pressed z in step 3, press MODE to select the position of ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) that most decreases the noise. · For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording. · To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase. 2 Press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly until "TAPE" appears in the display. 3 Press z. Selecting the play mode Press MODE until "REP 1" "REP ALL" "SHUF" "SHUF REP" "PGM" "PGM REP" appears in the display. Then proceed as follows: Display If a station cannot be preset automatically You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually. 1 Press RADIO·BAND·AUTO PRESET to select the band. 2 Tune in a station you want. 3 Hold down DISPLAY·ENTER/MEMORY for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the display. 4 Press PRESET + or ­ until the preset number you want for the station flashes in the display. 5 Press DISPLAY·ENTER/MEMORY. The new station replaces the old one. Tip The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the mains lead or remove the batteries. D Total track number Total playing time E Programmed track Playing order To repeat a single track repeat all the track shuffle play Select "REP 1" "REP ALL" "SHUF" "SHUF REP" "PGM" Then do this Press . or > to select the track that you want to repeat, then press u. Press u. Press u. Press u. Press . or > then press DISPLAY·ENTER/ MEMORY for the tracks you want to programme in the order you want up to 20 tracks (see fig. E). Then press u. Press . or > then press DISPLAY·ENTER/ MEMORY for the tracks you want to programme in the order you want up to 20 tracks. Then Press u. To turn on/off the power CFD-E100L: Press OPERATE. CFD-E100: Press POWER. Falling asleep to music 1 Play the music source you want. 2 Press SLEEP to display "SLEEP." 3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: "60" t "90" t "120" t "OFF" t "10" t "20" t "30". repeat tracks in random order programme play To adjust the volume Press VOLUME +, ­ (VOL +, ­ on the remote). To listen through headphones Connect the headphones to the i (headphones) jack. repeat programmed tracks "PGM REP" To cancel the sleep function Press OPERATE (or POWER) to turn off the power. Note When you are playing a tape using this function: If the tape length of one side is longer than the set time, the player will not go off until the tape reaches the end. Playing preset radio stations 1 2 Press RADIO·BAND·AUTO PRESET to select the band. Press PRESET + or ­ to tune in the stored station. Adjusting the sound emphasis To reinforce the bass sound Press MEGA BASS. "MEGA BASS" appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again. To cancel selected play mode Press MODE repeatedly until the selected mode disappears from the display. To check the programmed track and playing order in the display To check the order of tracks before play, press DISPLAY·ENTER/MEMORY. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programmed order. To change the current programme Press x once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current programme will be erased. Then create a new programme following the programming procedure. Tips · You can play the same programme again, since the programme is saved until you open the CD compartment. · You can record your own programme. After you've created the programme, insert a blank tape and press z to start recording.