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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, check that the player's
CD Player
operating voltage is identical with your
The CD does not play or "no dISC"
local power supply (see "Specifications")
lights in the display even when a CD
and use the supplied mains lead; do not
is in place.
use any other type.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• The player is not disconnected from the
• Clean the CD.
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
compartment open for about an hour to dry
player itself has been turned off.
thinner, commercially available cleaners
moisture condensation.
• For battery operation, use six R20 (size D)
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 aerial to improve FM reception.
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
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
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM or
those discs, there are some that do not
MW/LW reception.
• If the player is brought directly from a
conform to the CD standard and may not be
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
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
moisture to evaporate.
• If the player has not been used for a long
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
time, set it in the playback mode to warm
• Move the player away from the TV.
it up for a few minutes before inserting a
The picture of your TV becomes
cassette.
unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM programme near
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
away from the TV.
Dimensions
Tape Player
Specifications
Approx. 386
The tape does not move when you
(15
1
⁄
6
4
press an operation button.
parts)
CD player section
Mass
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
System
Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
The REC z button does not function
Compact disc digital audio system
Supplied accessory
or the tape does not play or record.
Laser diode properties
Mains lead (1)
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
Material: GaAlAs
Remote control (1)
place.
Wave length: 780 nm
Poor or distorted playback, recording
Emission duration: Continuous
Design and specifications are subject to change
or erasing quality.
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
without notice.
• 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
Optional accessories
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.)
Sony MDR headphone series
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
(CLV)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
Number of channels
only.
2
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
Frequency response
available tape head demagnetizer.
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Lens
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
CFD-S250
FM
87.5 - 108 MHz
AM
531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
CFD-S250L
FM
87.5 - 108 MHz
MW
531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
Pinch roller
Erase head
LW
153 - 279 kHz
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz
Capstan
Aerials
Record/playback head
FM: Telescopic aerial
AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerial
Remote
Cassette-corder section
The remote does not function.
Recording system
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
4-track 2 channel stereo
new ones if they are weak.
Fast winding time
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
the remote sensor on the player.
Frequency response
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
remote and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
General
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
Speaker
• Move closer to the player when using the
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
remote.
Input
LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) (CFD-S250L
only):
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
Minimum input level 330 mV
problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all
Outputs
the batteries. After all the indications in the
display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert
Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
the batteries again. If the problem persists,
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (Optical output
connector) (CFD-S250L only):
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm
Maximum power output
5.2 W
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
230 V AC, 50 Hz
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) 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
173 269 mm (w/h/d)
7
⁄
10
⁄
5
inches) (incl. projecting
8
8
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.
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
or
mark) must be used.
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
CFD-S250
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
CFD-S250L
Sony Corporation ©2002
3-249-667-41 (1)
Power Sources
B
1
to AC IN
A
2
to the mains
Connect the mains lead A or insert six R20 (size D) 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.
Preparing the remote C
Insert two R03 (size AAA) 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.
C
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Summary of Contents for Sony CFD-S250L
- Page 1 AM/MW/LW: 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): 80 - 10 000 Hz General Speaker Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
- Page 2 You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations (CFD-S250), 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order, or 40 radio stations (CFD-S250L), 20 for FM and 10 for MW and LW in any order.