Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to any authorized Sony service facility. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to obtain warranty service...pay the labor charges to you . 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long ...
... limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to any authorized Sony service facility. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to obtain warranty service...pay the labor charges to you . 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long ...
Operating Instructions
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3-865-706-11(1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-S28 CFD-S38 ©1999 by Sony Corporation
3-865-706-11(1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-S28 CFD-S38 ©1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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Basic Operations 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 point in a track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) ...
Basic Operations 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 point in a track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) ...
Operating Instructions
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Close the lid of the CD compartment. Display Track number Playing time The player turns on (direct power-on the CD compartment. Basic Operations Playing a CD 3 1,2 1 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 2 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 25). Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on ) and plays all the tracks once. With the label side up 3 CD 4 Basic Operations Press ^.
Close the lid of the CD compartment. Display Track number Playing time The player turns on (direct power-on the CD compartment. Basic Operations Playing a CD 3 1,2 1 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 2 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 25). Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on ) and plays all the tracks once. With the label side up 3 CD 4 Basic Operations Press ^.
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To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE ^ VOLUME +, - p =,+ Tip Next time you want to listen to the previous track = remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE turn on/off the player POWER Basic Operations 5 The player turns on the remote, CFD-S38 only) Press the button again to resume play after pause. go to the next track + go back to a CD, just press ^. on the remote, CFD-S38 only) stop playback p pause playback ^ (P on automatically and starts playing the CD.
To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE ^ VOLUME +, - p =,+ Tip Next time you want to listen to the previous track = remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE turn on/off the player POWER Basic Operations 5 The player turns on the remote, CFD-S38 only) Press the button again to resume play after pause. go to the next track + go back to a CD, just press ^. on the remote, CFD-S38 only) stop playback p pause playback ^ (P on automatically and starts playing the CD.
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With the side you want to record on facing upward 2 CD RADIO BAND PRESET Select the program source you want to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Press p6 to record. To record from the radio, tune in the station you want (see page 25). Recording on the CD section. Display To record from the CD player, insert a CD (see page 4) and press p on a tape 31 1 STOP/EJECT Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 6). 10 Basic Operations Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
With the side you want to record on facing upward 2 CD RADIO BAND PRESET Select the program source you want to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Press p6 to record. To record from the radio, tune in the station you want (see page 25). Recording on the CD section. Display To record from the CD player, insert a CD (see page 4) and press p on a tape 31 1 STOP/EJECT Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 6). 10 Basic Operations Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Operating Instructions
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...;MEMORY the current track number and the remaining time on the current track* once the number of tracks left twice and remaining time on the CD the current track number and playing time three times * For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as "- -:- -". If ...the CD has more than 12 tracks, "OVER 12" appears in stop mode. The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played. Total playing ...
...;MEMORY the current track number and the remaining time on the current track* once the number of tracks left twice and remaining time on the CD the current track number and playing time three times * For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as "- -:- -". If ...the CD has more than 12 tracks, "OVER 12" appears in stop mode. The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played. Total playing ...
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You can quickly find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. Turn off the indication by pressing p. Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3. Tip CFD-S38 only: When you locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. To locate a... the point the number button of the track on the remote The CD Player 13 The CD Player Locating a specific point in a track You can also locate any track using the number buttons on the remote (CFD-S38 only). =,+ Note CFD-S38 only: You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "...
You can quickly find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. Turn off the indication by pressing p. Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3. Tip CFD-S38 only: When you locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. To locate a... the point the number button of the track on the remote The CD Player 13 The CD Player Locating a specific point in a track You can also locate any track using the number buttons on the remote (CFD-S38 only). =,+ Note CFD-S38 only: You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "...
Operating Instructions
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"Cd" appears in the display. 2 Proceed as follows. To cancel Repeat Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until the repeat mode you want to start ... until "PGM REP" appears. 2 Program tracks (see step 3 on page 16). 3 Press ^. PLAY MODE MONO/ST ^ p =,+ On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "REP" disappears from the display. 14 The CD Player Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play : • When...
"Cd" appears in the display. 2 Proceed as follows. To cancel Repeat Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until the repeat mode you want to start ... until "PGM REP" appears. 2 Program tracks (see step 3 on page 16). 3 Press ^. PLAY MODE MONO/ST ^ p =,+ On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "REP" disappears from the display. 14 The CD Player Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play : • When...
Operating Instructions
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"Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "SHUF" disappears from the display. The CD Player 15 To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press ^ to start shuffle play tracks in random order. PLAY MODE MONO/ST ^ p On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press (. 1 Press p. The CD Player Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play .
"Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "SHUF" disappears from the display. The CD Player 15 To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press ^ to start shuffle play tracks in random order. PLAY MODE MONO/ST ^ p On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press (. 1 Press p. The CD Player Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play .
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... 4 Press (. ^ 1 Press p. "Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want . DISPLAY ENT MEMORY =,+ p On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until... "PGM" flashes in the display. 3 Press the = or + then press DISPLAY ENT• MEMORY for the tracks you want to program in the music calender. 4 Press ^ to 20 tracks on a CD. Creating your own program (Program Play...
... 4 Press (. ^ 1 Press p. "Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want . DISPLAY ENT MEMORY =,+ p On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until... "PGM" flashes in the display. 3 Press the = or + then press DISPLAY ENT• MEMORY for the tracks you want to program in the music calender. 4 Press ^ to 20 tracks on a CD. Creating your own program (Program Play...
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... 've created the program, insert a blank tape and press r to start recording. To change the current program Press p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is saved until "PGM" disappears from the display. To check the order of tracks before play the same program again, since the... the programing procedure. After you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order. The CD Player 17 To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until you open the CD compartment. • You can play Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY. The current program will be erased....
... 've created the program, insert a blank tape and press r to start recording. To change the current program Press p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is saved until "PGM" disappears from the display. To check the order of tracks before play the same program again, since the... the programing procedure. After you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order. The CD Player 17 To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until you open the CD compartment. • You can play Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY. The current program will be erased....
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The player returns to start the function. Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/FLASH) You can repeat part of a CD "flash" the CD sound Press and hold LOOP•AUTO PRESET or FLASH at the point you want to normal play. 18 The CD Player To repeat a selected part of a CD (LOOP) and can "flash" the CD sound (FLASH) during playback. LOOP AUTO PRESET FLASH 1 Play a CD. 2 Press and hold LOOP• AUTO PRESET FLASH To cancel the LOOP or FLASH function Release the button.
The player returns to start the function. Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/FLASH) You can repeat part of a CD "flash" the CD sound Press and hold LOOP•AUTO PRESET or FLASH at the point you want to normal play. 18 The CD Player To repeat a selected part of a CD (LOOP) and can "flash" the CD sound (FLASH) during playback. LOOP AUTO PRESET FLASH 1 Play a CD. 2 Press and hold LOOP• AUTO PRESET FLASH To cancel the LOOP or FLASH function Release the button.
Operating Instructions
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...) indication is lit, press STANDBY. 1 Prepare the music source you want to music or a radio program at a preset time. The t (clock) and the music source ("Cd" or "RAdIO") flash. 3 Select the music source ("Cd" or "RAdIO") by pressing TIME SET•TUNE + or -, then DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY. Waking up to... music You can wake up to play the radio a CD Do this Tune in the display. If it is...
...) indication is lit, press STANDBY. 1 Prepare the music source you want to music or a radio program at a preset time. The t (clock) and the music source ("Cd" or "RAdIO") flash. 3 Select the music source ("Cd" or "RAdIO") by pressing TIME SET•TUNE + or -, then DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY. Waking up to... music You can wake up to play the radio a CD Do this Tune in the display. If it is...
Operating Instructions
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... all the batteries with new ones. 4 Using the player on batteries Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the remote (CFD-S38 only) Note CFD-S38 only: When you operate the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not ...supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use the player on batteries, you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the player...
... all the batteries with new ones. 4 Using the player on batteries Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the remote (CFD-S38 only) Note CFD-S38 only: When you operate the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not ...supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use the player on batteries, you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the player...
Operating Instructions
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...) batteries. • When the batteries are not to be caused by qualified personnel before inserting a cassette. On placement • Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in ... For AC operation, use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 28 Additional Information Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid... or mechanical shock. • Do not place the player on the lens inside the CD player section. Additional Information Precautions On safety • As the laser beam used for...
...) batteries. • When the batteries are not to be caused by qualified personnel before inserting a cassette. On placement • Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in ... For AC operation, use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 28 Additional Information Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid... or mechanical shock. • Do not place the player on the lens inside the CD player section. Additional Information Precautions On safety • As the laser beam used for...
Operating Instructions
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... use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for side B • The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of the CD. • After playing, store the CD in its case. Tab for side A Tab for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the...in temperature inside the car. • Do not stick paper or sticker on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with adhesive tape. Notes on the CD, nor scratch the surface of play time is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on cassettes • Break off the cassette tab from the center out.
... use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for side B • The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of the CD. • After playing, store the CD in its case. Tab for side A Tab for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the...in temperature inside the car. • Do not stick paper or sticker on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with adhesive tape. Notes on the CD, nor scratch the surface of play time is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on cassettes • Break off the cassette tab from the center out.
Operating Instructions
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... using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. Remedy • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. • Make sure the batteries are weak. • Move the player away from the TV. Troubleshooting General CD Player Symptom The power is weak or... has poor quality. Radio 30 Additional Information The picture of your TV becomes unstable. The sound drops out. "no audio.
... using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. Remedy • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. • Make sure the batteries are weak. • Move the player away from the TV. Troubleshooting General CD Player Symptom The power is weak or... has poor quality. Radio 30 Additional Information The picture of your TV becomes unstable. The sound drops out. "no audio.
Operating Instructions
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... a commercially available blower. Do not use , enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of sound during CD operation. Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with a commercially available...
... a commercially available blower. Do not use , enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of sound during CD operation. Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with a commercially available...
Operating Instructions
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...-up : 6 V DC, 4 size AA (R6) batteries For remote control (CFD-S38 only): 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption AC 25 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording Sony R20P: approx. 3.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 h Tape playback Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 5 h CD playback Sony R20P: approx. 1 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h Dimensions Approx. 420 × 156 × 262...
...-up : 6 V DC, 4 size AA (R6) batteries For remote control (CFD-S38 only): 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption AC 25 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording Sony R20P: approx. 3.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 h Tape playback Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 5 h CD playback Sony R20P: approx. 1 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h Dimensions Approx. 420 × 156 × 262...