SONY CFD-S70 - Personal Audio System Manual and Review Video

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CFD-S70
Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

The following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA and Canada. Other versions may not comply with FCC/IC technical regulations.

NOTE:
For United States customers. Not applicable in Canada, including in the province of Quebec.
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:

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

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.
This graphical symbol is located on the bottom of the unit.

Power Sources

Connect the AC power cord , or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment .

Notes

• When the AC power cord is disconnected or the batteries are removed, settings stored in the unit's memory will either be cleared or kept stored.
  • Stored settings: Power management on/off setting (European models only) and preset radio stations registered using the auto/manual presetting function or FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET) buttons

Before using the unit

To turn the power on or off
Press (power) .

To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME + or − . The volume level of this unit is adjustable in steps from 0 to 31. If you want to adjust the volume level continuously, hold the button down, and release it at the desired level.

To listen through headphones
Connect headphones to the (headphones) jack To protect your hearing, avoid listening at excessive volume level when listening through headphones.

To turn the bass enhancement function
on or off Press MEGA BASS . When you press the button, the function will either switch on ("MEGA BASS" lights up) or off ("MEGA BASS" disappears). By default, this function is turned on.

Playing a music disc

1. Press to turn on the power of the unit.
2. Insert the tip of your finger into the opening tab to open the CD compartment cover.
   
   
3. Place a disc in the CD compartment and then close the compartment cover.
   
   The disc is loaded and the disc information appears on the display.
   Audio CD
   (Total number of tracks and total playing time appear in order.)
   
   
   MP3 disc
   
   
4. Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () playback.
   

* 1 If MP3 files are present only in the root directory, "001" appears on the display.
* 2 If the playing time is longer than 100 minutes, "--:--" appears on the display.
* 3 By pressing DISPLAY/ENTER , the playback screen changes between showing playing time and the current track number (or showing the current folder and file numbers (MP3)).

To switch to the CD function from other functions
Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () . If a previously played disc has been set, playback will start automatically. Press STOP () to stop playback if necessary.

Other operations

To	Do this
Pause playback	Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () . To return to playback, press the button again.
Stop playback	Press STOP () . If you press CD PLAY/PAUSE () after playback has been stopped, playback will start from the beginning of the track/file you were last playing (Resume Play). If you want to start playback from the first track/file on the disc, press STOP () twice, and then press CD PLAY/PAUSE () .
Select a folder on an MP3 disc	Press TUNE/ + or − .
Select a track/ file	Press or . You can skip tracks/files one by one.
Find a point in a track/file	Hold down or during playback, and release the button at the desired point. When locating a point while paused, press CD PLAY/PAUSE () to start playback after the desired point is found.

Note
Resume Play is cancelled in the following cases:

Example of folder structure and playing order
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows. However, the playing order may differ from the original order on the disc, depending on the recording method used.

Notes on MP3 discs

• This system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of ".mp3".
  Note that even if the file name has the correct file extension but the actual file was created in a different audio format, this unit may produce noise or may malfunction.
• This unit cannot play audio files on a disc in the following cases:

Listening to the radio

1. Press to turn on the power of the unit.
2. Adjust the antenna for optimum reception.
   FM
   
   Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust its length and angle for optimum reception.
   
   AM
   
   Reorient the unit itself for optimum reception (a ferrite bar antenna is built into the unit).
   
3. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the "FM"
4. Hold down TUNE/ + or − until the frequency digits begin to change on the display. The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you cannot tune to a station using automatic tuning mode, press TUNE/ + or − repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. When an FM stereo broadcast is received, "ST" lights up on the display.

Tips

• If the stereo FM reception is noisy, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "Mono" appears on the display. You will lose the stereo effect, but the reception will be improved.

To improve radio reception
Use the radio in a place where radio signals can be easily received such as near a window. Also, adjust the antenna (FM) or reorient the unit itself (AM) for good reception.

If the reception problem still persists, try changing the installation location.
Avoid places such as the following:

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations in the unit's memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.

1. Press to turn on the power of the unit.
2. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the "FM" or "AM" band.
3. Hold down FM/AM until "AUTO" flashes on the display.
   
   
4. Press DISPLAY/ENTER to store the station. The stations are stored in memory from lower frequencies to higher ones.

If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.

1. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select a band.
2. Hold down DISPLAY/ENTER until "FM-xx" or "AM-xx" flashes on the display.
   (Example: FM)
   
   
3. Press PRESET + or − until the preset number for the station you want flashes on the display.
4. Press DISPLAY/ENTER to store the station. If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, that station is replaced by the new one.
   If you want to cancel presetting the station, press STOP () .

Tip
The preset radio stations remain in the unit's memory even in the following situations.

Listening to preset radio stations

1. Press to turn on the power of the unit.
2. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the "FM" or "AM" band.
3. Press PRESET + or − to select a stored preset number for the desired radio station.

Tip
By repeatedly pressing DISPLAY/ENTER while listening to the radio, the radio information changes between showing the preset number and the frequency.
The preset number display automatically returns to the frequency display after 2 seconds have elapsed.

Presetting stations to FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS buttons

You can preset up to three favorite stations to the three FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET) buttons. Assign one FM or AM program for each button.

1. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band "FM" or "AM."
2. Press and hold the desired FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET) until you hear a beep. The tuned station is preset to the selected button of FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET) and the same number as that of the button will light up on the display.
   (Example: Presetting FM 87.5 MHz to number )
   

To change the preset station
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
The preset station on the button will be replaced by the new one.

Listening to preset stations with FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS buttons

Press the desired FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET) button.

Note
To prevent the preset from being changed by mistake, do not hold down the button. If doing so, the preset on the button will be replaced by the currently tuned station.

Playing a tape

Check the following items before starting operation.

• If there is tape slack, rewind the slack using a pencil to avoid damaging the tape or the unit.
  

1. Press , insert a cassette tape into the cassette tape compartment () and then close the compartment cover.
   
   
2. Press to start playback.

Other operations

To	Do this
Stop playback	Press
Pause playback	Press . To resume playback, press the button again.
Fast-forward or rewind	Press or.
Eject the cassette	Press .

Notes

• If the tape is wound to the beginning or end and or is not released, "STOP TAPE" will flash on the display. Make sure to press to release the button. "STOP TAPE" starts flashing 8 minutes after a fast-forward () or rewind () operation. After about 10 minutes have elapsed, the unit turns off automatically.
• When "STOP TAPE" flashes, always check the or button and make sure to release the button.

Recording on a tape

Check the following items before starting operation.

1. Press to turn on the power of the unit, and then prepare the source you want to record.
   • To record CD-DA tracks or MP3 files on a disc
     Place a disc in the CD compartment. Make sure not to start playback. See "Playing a music disc."
   • To record a radio program
     Press FM/AM repeatedly to select a band and tune to the desired station. See "Listening to the radio."
   • To record sound from a connected optional component
     Press AUDIO IN and connect an optional component such as a TV, portable digital music player, etc. to the AUDIO IN jack , and then start playback.
2. Press , insert a cassette tape into the cassette tape compartment () and then close the compartment cover.
   
   
3. Press to start recording (the play button will depress automatically at the same time).
   • When recording from a disc
     Playback starts automatically and recording of all the tracks/files on the disc proceeds from the first track/file. When the tape reaches the end, recording stops automatically.
   • When recording a radio program or sound from a connected optional component
     Recording continues until the tape reaches the end.

Note
When the time set on the Sleep Timer has elapsed during recording, the "SLEEP" indicator will start flashing but the unit will not turn off. The unit will turn off after the end of recording.

Tips

• If the AM program makes whistling sound after you have press in step 3, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the position of ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) that may decreases the noise.

Other operations

To	Do this
Stop recording	Press .
Pause recording	Press . To resume recording, press the button again.

To record starting from a specific track/file
Press or to select the track/file on the disc, then press .
Playback starts automatically, and recording of the selected track/file and the following tracks/files proceeds until the tape reaches the end.

To record from partway through the current CD-DA track or MP3 file
Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () to pause playback where you want to start recording, then press .

To record favorite CD-DA tracks or MP3 files on a disc
Create a program (see "Creating your own program (Program Play)"), then press to start recording.

To erase recorded cassette tapes
To erase a cassette tape, you need to record silence over the previous recording.

1. Press to turn on the power of the unit.
2. Press .
   Erasing process starts, and previous recording is overwritten with silent data.

Other Operations

Selecting the CD play mode

You can select the CD play mode while a disc is stopped.
Check the following items before selecting the CD play mode. If you try to set or change the play mode during playback, "PUSH STOP" will appear.

• When a disc is playing, be sure to stop playback by pressing STOP () .
• f you have switched to the CD function from another function by pressing CD PLAY/PAUSE () , press STOP () once to stop playback.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows:

* These functions are available only when playing MP3 files on an MP3 disc.

Note
The selected CD play mode is cleared in the following situations.

Playing tracks/files repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can set the unit to repeatedly play CD-DA tracks on an audio CD, MP3 files on a CD-R/CD-RW disc, in normal and program play modes.

1. Press to turn on the power of the unit, and place a disc in the CD compartment.
2. Proceed as follows.

   To repeat	Do this
   A single track/ file	Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "1" appears. Press or to select a track/file that you want to repeat. When you want to specify a folder that contains MP3 files, press TUNE/ + or − first to select a folder, and then press or to select a file. Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () .
   All tracks/files	Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "" appears. Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () .
   A selected folder on an MP3 disc	Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "" and "" appear. Select a folder by pressing TUNE/ + or − . Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () .
   Programmed tracks/files	Press PLAY MODE until "PGM" and "" appear on the display. Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () .

To cancel Repeat Play
Press STOP () to stop playback, and then press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "" (or "1") disappears from the display.

Playing tracks/files in random order (Shuffle Play)
You can set the unit to play CD-DA tracks on an audio CD, MP3 files on a CD-R/CD-RW disc in random order.

1. Press to turn on the power of the unit, and place a disc in the CD compartment.
2. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "" appears on the display.
3. Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () to start Shuffle Play.

To cancel Shuffle Play
Press STOP () to stop playback, and then press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "" disappears from the display.

Tip
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/file by pressing .

Creating your own program (Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 25 tracks/files on a disc.

1. Press to turn on the power of the unit, and place a disc in the CD compartment.
2. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" appears on the display.
3. Press or to select a track/file.
   When you want to specify a folder that contains MP3 files, press TUNE/ + or − first to select a folder, and then press or to select a file.
4. Press DISPLAY/ENTER .
   The track/file is programmed and the program step number appears.
   (Example: audio CD)
   
   
5. Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () to start Program Play.
   To play the same program again, press CD PLAY/PAUSE () .
   Note that the created program is cleared in the following cases:

Note
If you try to program 26 tracks/files or more, "FULL" flashes on the display.

To display programmed track/file information
After creating your own program, you can check information about programmed tracks/files.
Press STOP () to stop playback, and then press DISPLAY/ENTER repeatedly. The display changes as follows:
Total number of steps ⇔ Last programmed track/ file number

To cancel Program Play
Press STOP () to stop playback, and then press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" disappears from the display.

To delete all tracks/files in the current program
Stop playback, and then press STOP () . "noSTEP" appears and you can create a new program, following the procedure "Creating your own program (Program Play)."

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the unit to turn off automatically after a set time has elapsed.

1. Press SLEEP .
   The default setting ("90") appears and the "SLEEP" indicator lights up on the display.
2. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired setting.
   
   Each time you press the button, the duration (in minutes) changes on the display, and the selected setting is confirmed automatically after about 4 seconds.

To cancel the Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select "OFF" or turn off the unit.

Tips

• You can check the time left until the unit turns off by pressing SLEEP again after setting the Sleep Timer. However, be sure not to perform this operation while the "SLEEP" indicator is flashing (flashing starts 1 minute before the unit turns off). If you perform this operation during this time, the Sleep Timer will be canceled instead of displaying the time remaining.
• Be sure to release the or button by pressing after the unit is turned off when a fast-forward or rewind operation is performed in the tape function.
• Be sure to turn off the power of the optional component connected to the AUDIO IN jack when using the Sleep Timer in the audio in function. The Sleep Timer does not turn off the component power.

Connecting optional components

You can enjoy the sound from an optional component, such as a TV, portable digital music player, through the speakers of this unit.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected.

1. Connect the AUDIO IN jack to the line output jack of the portable digital music player, TV or other component using an audio connection cable (not supplied).
2. Press AUDIO IN and start playing sound on the connected component.
   The sound from the connected component is output from the speakers.
   To connect the unit to a TV or video recorder/ player, use an extension cable (not supplied) with a stereo-mini jack on one end and two phono plugs on the other end.

Checking the remaining battery power

When using the unit on battery power, you can check how much battery power remains.

Battery levels and remaining battery power
The remaining battery power is displayed in 5 levels as shown below (battery icons are for illustrative purposes only). The higher the number, the more battery power remains.

After the "LO-BATT" alert flashes for 8 seconds, the unit will turn off automatically.

To check the battery level, perform the following.

• When using the CD or FM/AM function Press DISPLAY/ENTER repeatedly.
• When using the tape or audio in function Press DISPLAY/ENTER once.

About the battery alert message
When the battery power drops to a certain level, the message "LO-BATT" will flash for 8 seconds and then the unit power will go off automatically. Replace all the batteries with new ones when this message appears.

Note
If you turn the unit on again without replacing the batteries after "LO-BATT" appears, you may be able to use some function such as the tuner for a short period of time, but the following issues may occur. Replace the batteries with new ones when "LO-BATT" appears.

Cleaning the tape heads and tape path

Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or inability of the unit to play or record tapes. Clean the capstan, pinch roller, play/recording head, and erase-head after every 10 hours of use using a commercially available cleaning kit. Clean their surfaces as shown below using a cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid included in the kit.

• To clean the pinch roller, capstan and play/recording head
  Press and then perform cleaning ().
• To clean the erase-head
  Press () while holding down the lever () with your finger, and then perform cleaning ().
  
  Use a cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid.

Precautions

Discs that this unit CAN play

• Audio CD (CD-DA*¹ tracks)
• CD-R/CD-RW that contains MP3 files and is finalized*² correctly.

^*1 CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for audio CDs.
^*2 Finalizing is the process to make the CD-R/CD-RW discs playable on the consumer disc player products, and the finalizing can be enabled or disabled as optional settings during disc creation in most recording software.

Discs that this unit CANNOT play

Notes on discs

Note on DualDiscs

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

Notes on cassettes

• Remove the overwrite protection tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab using adhesive tape.
  
  

On safety

On power sources

On placement

On operation

On handling the unit

• When carrying the unit, hold it by the handle to prevent it from dropping.
  

On cleaning the cabinet

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

Troubleshooting

General

"LO-BATT" flashing message appears on the display

The power does not turn on

There is no sound

The sound is noisy

A small humming noise is heard from the radio

CD player

The CD player does not play even when a CD is in place.

"noCD" appears when the disc is loaded

• An unplayable disc (DVD, BD, etc.) is loaded.
  Replace the disc.

"00" appears on the display when the disc is loaded.

"Err" appears when the disc is loaded

The sound drops out.

Starting playback takes more time than usual.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

Radio

The sound is weak or reception is poor

The TV picture is unstable.

Tape

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

Noise is heard during playback

The button does not function or the tape does not start playback or recording.

Poor or distorted playback, recording or erasing quality.

After trying the suggested remedies, if the problem persists, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries. After all the indications on the display disappear, plug in the AC power cord again, or re-insert the batteries. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
(The United States model only)
With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 Hz - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.1 W per channel-minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC operation.

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 measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Number of channels 2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit Supported audio format MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3)

Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz (100 kHz step)
AM: 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step) Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Tape deck section
Recording system
4-track 2-channel, stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 150 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
Type I (normal): 80 Hz – 10,000 Hz

Input
AUDIO IN
Stereo mini jack

Output
(headphones) stereo mini jack For 16 - 32 impedance headphones

General
Speaker
Full range, 8 cm (3 1/4 in) dia., 4 , cone type (2)
Power output
1.7 W + 1.7 W (at 4 , 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz (AC power supply)
9 V DC (6 R14 (size C) batteries)
Power consumption 11 W
Less than 1 W (during standby mode)
Battery Life*^1, *²
Playback of CD
Approx. 10 hours (at a volume level of around 23)
Recording FM programs Approx. 23 hours
Playback of tape
Approx. 15 hours (at a volume level of around 23)
*¹ Measured by Sony standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the circumstances of the unit or operating conditions.
*² When using Sony alkaline batteries.
Dimensions
Approx. 310 mm × 140 mm × 212 mm (12 1/4 in × 5 5/8 in × 8 3/8 in) (W/H/D) (incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 1.9 kg (61.7 oz) (excl. batteries)
Approx. 2.3 kg (81.2 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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