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CD Radio

Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

CFD-V35



1998 by Sony Corporation

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

WARNING

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For customers in Canada

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Information

For customers in the United States

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.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 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.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. CFD-V35

Serial No. ________________________

2 Introduction

Table of contents

Basic Operations

4 Playing a CD

6 Listening to the radio

8 Playing a tape

10 Recording on a tape

The CD Player

12

Using the display

13

Locating a specific track

14

Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

15

Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play)

16

Creating your own program

(Program Play)

Setting Up

18

Choosing the power sources

19

Adjusting the sound emphasis

(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

Additional Information

20

Precautions

22

Troubleshooting

24

Maintenance

25

Specifications

26

Index

Introduction 3

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

3 1,2

2

3

1

4 Basic Operations

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 18).

Press 6 PUSH•OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place a CD on the CD compartment.

With the label side up

Close the CD compartment.

Press ^ (direct power-on).

The player plays all the tracks once.

Display

Track number Playing time

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER VOL +/– 6 PUSH•OPEN/CLOSE

Tip

Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press

^. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD.

^

=/+ p

To

Adjust the volume

Stop playback

Pause playback

Go to the next track

Go back to the previous track

Remove the CD

Turn on/off the player

Press

VOL +/– p

^

Press again to resume play after pause.

+

=

6 PUSH•OPEN/CLOSE

POWER

Basic Operations 5

Listening to the radio

1 2

1

2

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 18).

Press FM or AM (direct poweron).

Display

Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station.

If the received FM stereo is too weak, the reception becomes monaural.

6 Basic Operations

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER VOL +/–

To

Adjust the volume

Turn on/off the radio

Press

VOL +/–

POWER

To improve broadcast reception

Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM.

For FM

For AM

Basic Operations 7

Playing a tape

2 1

1

2

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 18).

Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I

(normal) tape only. Close the compartment.

With the side you want to play facing upward

Display Press (.

The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts playing.

8 Basic Operations

Use these buttons for additional operations

0/) p6

P

POWER

VOL +/–

Tip

Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press (. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape.

To

Adjust the volume

Press

VOL +/–

Stop playback p6

Fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0 for the side facing upward.

Pause playback

Eject the cassette

Turn on/off the player

P

Press the button again to resume play after pause.

p6

POWER

Basic Operations 9

Recording on a tape

3 1

1

2

Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 18).

Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

With the side you want to record on facing upward

Select the program source you want to record.

To record from the CD player, press CD and insert a CD (see page 4).

To record from the radio, press

FM or AM and tune in the station you want (see page 6).

Display

10 Basic Operations

3

Press r to start recording. (( is depressed automatically).

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER p6 P

Tips

• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis

(page 19) will not affect the recording level.

• For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording.

• To erase a recording, proceed as follows:

1 Press TAPE until

“TAPE” appears in the display. Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase into the tape compartment.

2 Press r.

To

Stop recording

Pause recording

Turn on/off the power

Press p6

P

Press the button again to resume recording.

POWER

Basic Operations 11

The CD Player

Using the display

You can check information about the CD using the display.

DISPLAY/ENTER

Checking the total track numbers and playing time

Check the display in stop mode.

Total track numbers

Total playing time

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY/ENTER while playing a CD.

To display

Remaining time on the current track*

Press DISPLAY/ENTER

Once

Remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left

Twice

Playing time and the current Three times track number

* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as “- -:- -” in the display.

12 The CD Player

Locating a specific track

You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a

CD.

Number buttons

=/+

Note

You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or ”PGM” is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing p.

Tip

When you locate a track numbered over

10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.

Example:

To play track number

23, press >10 first, then

2 and 3.

To locate a specific track directly a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display

Press a number button of the track.

+ (forward) or =

(backward) while playing and hold down until you find the point.

+ (forward) or =

(backward) in pause and hold down until you find the point.

The CD Player 13

Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes

(see page 16).

Number buttons

MODE

Tip

To enjoy a short repeat play, use LOOP.

As soon as you press and hold LOOP during play, the player starts a loop play of the part between the point where you pressed

LOOP and a point about a second behind.

When you release

LOOP, the player returns to normal play.

(

CD

1

Press CD.

2

Press MODE (PLAY MODE on the player) repeatedly until the repeat mode you want appears in the display.

To repeat a single track all tracks tracks in random order programed tracks

Select

“REP 1”

“REP ALL”

“SHUF” “REP”

“PGM” “REP”

3

Do either of the following to start repeat play:

• When you’ve selected “REP 1”, select the track by pressing the number button (pressing = or

+ then ^ on the player).

• When you’ve selected “REP ALL” and “SHUF”

“REP”, press ( (^ on the player).

• When you’ve selected “PGM” “REP”, program tracks (see step 3 on page 16), then press ( (^ on the player).

To cancel Repeat Play

Press MODE until “REP” disappears from the display.

14 The CD Player

Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play)

You can play tracks in random order.

On the player

1 Press CD.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“SHUF” appears in the display.

3 Press ^.

MODE

(

CD

1

Press CD.

2

Press MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the display.

3

Press ( to start shuffle play.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from the display.

The CD Player 15

Creating your own program

(Program Play)

You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD.

Number buttons

MODE

On the player

1 Press CD.

2 Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.

3 Press the = or

+ then press

DISPLAY/ENTER for the tracks you want to program in the order you want.

4 Press ^.

(

CD

1

Press CD.

2

Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.

3

Press the number buttons on the remote for the tracks you want to program in the order you want.

You can program up to 20 tracks.

Programed track

Playing order

4

Press ( to start program play.

16 The CD Player

Tips

• You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you turn off the power or open the CD compartment.

• The current program will be erased if you open the CD compartment.

• You can record your own program. After you’ve created the program, insert a blank tape and press r to start recording.

To cancel Program Play

Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display.

To check the order of tracks before play

Press DISPLAY/ENTER.

Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order.

To change the current program

Press p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current program will be erased. Then create a new program following the programing procedure.

The CD Player 17

Setting Up

Choosing the power sources

AC IN

You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source.

Use the AC power source whenever you record since recording consumes much power.

Notes

• When you operate the player with the batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.

• When you operate the player with the batteries, the back light does not light even if the player is on.

Battery compartment

To a wall outlet

Connecting the AC power cord

Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the

AC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Tip

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.

Insert two size AA (R6) 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.

Using the player on batteries

Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment.

To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.

18 Setting Up

Adjusting the sound emphasis

(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to.

MEGA BASS PRESET SOUND

MODE

On the remote

Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want.

Selecting the sound characteristic

Press one of the PRESET SOUND MODE buttons to select the audio emphasis you want.

Choose

OFF

To get the whole dynamic range for music such as classical music

ROCK

POP

LIVE

VOCAL powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio light, bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio the presence of vocals, stressing middle range audio

Reinforcing the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS.

”MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Setting Up 19

Additional Information

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.

On power sources

• For AC operation, use the supplied

AC power cord; 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 wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time.

• For battery operation, use six size D

(R20) 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.

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 springwound watches away from the player to prevent possible damage from the magnet.

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

20 Additional Information

Notes on CDs

• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

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.

Side A

• 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.

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.

Additional Information 21

Troubleshooting

Symptom

The power is not on.

There is no audio.

The CD does not play/“no disc” lights in the display even when a

CD is in place.

The sound drops out.

The audio is weak or has poor quality.

The picture of your TV becomes unstable.

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet 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.

• Make sure the function you want to use appears in the display window.

• Adjust the volume.

• Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.

• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.

• 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.

• Make sure “Cd” appears in the display.

• Reduce the volume.

• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged

• Place the player in a location free from vibration.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.

• Move the player away from the TV.

• If you are using the remote while listening to

AM radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable.

• If you are listening to an FM program near the

TV with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV.

22 Additional Information

Symptom

The tape does not move when you press an operation button.

The REC r button does not function/The tape does not play.

The tape does not erase completely.

The tape does not record.

The audio is weak/The audio quality is poor.

The sound is distorted.

The remote does not function.

Remedy

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.

• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.

• Clean the erasing head (see page 24.)

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.

• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.

• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in place.

• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see page 24).

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer

(see page 24).

• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

• 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 AC power cord and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Additional Information 23

Maintenance

Cleaning the lens

If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation.

Clean with a commercially available blower.

Cleaning the tape heads and tape path

Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible recording, however, we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of high frequency sound and hiss. At this time, you should demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer.

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.

Record/playback head

Capstan

Erase head Pinch roller

Lens

After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry.

24 Additional Information

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION

With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 2 W per channelminimum RMS power, with no more than

10 % total harmonic distortion in AC operation.

Other Specifications

CD player section

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs

Wave length: 780 nm

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

Radio section

Frequency range

FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz

AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz

Aerials

FM: Telescopic aerial

AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial

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): 70 - 10,000 Hz

General

Speaker

Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)

Outputs

Headphones jack (stereo minijack)

For 16 - 64 ohms impedance headphones

Power output (excluding US model)

2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries

For remote controller :

3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) 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. 19 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. 6 h

Dimensions

Approx. 425

×

160

×

246 mm (w/h/d)

Mass

(16 3 ⁄

4

×

6 3 ⁄

8

×

9 3 ⁄

4 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

Approx. 4.2 kg (9 lb. 4 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessory

AC power cord (1)

Remote controller (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series

Additional Information 25

Index

A

Adjusting sound emphasis 19

B

Batteries for player 18 for remote 18

C

CD player 12

Choosing power sources 18

Cleaning cabinet 24 tape heads and tape path

24

Creating your own program 16

D, E, F, G, H

Demagnetizing the tape heads 24

Display 12

I, J, K

Improving broadcast reception 7

L

Listening to the radio 6

Locating a specific track 13

Loop 14

M, N, O

MEGA BASS 19

P, Q

Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 tracks repeatedly 14

Power sources 18

Program Play 16

R

Recording on a tape 10

Repeat Play 14

S

Selecting tracks 5

Setting up 18

Sound emphasis 19

T

Troubleshooting 22

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Using the display 12

26 Additional Information

Additional Information 27