Sony CFD-S250L manual

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.

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.

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 wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

•For battery operation, use six R20 (size D) 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

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 ATab for side ATab 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.

Notes on CDs

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

•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.

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs

Troubleshooting

GeneralThe power does not come on.

•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.

The power is not on, and “bAttErY” and “Error” are displayed alternately.

•Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

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

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 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 CD- R/CD-RW, recording device or application software.

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

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.

Tape PlayerThe tape does not move when you press an operation button.

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

The REC z button does not function or the tape does not play or record.

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

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.

Lens

Pinch roller

Erase head

Capstan Record/playback headRemoteThe remote does not function.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with

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

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)
LW	153	- 279 kHz

FM: 10.7 MHz

AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz

Aerials

FM: Telescopic aerial

AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerial

Cassette-corder section

Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo

Dimensions

Approx. 386 ⋅ 173 ⋅ 269 mm (w/h/d)

(15 1⁄4 ⋅ 6 7⁄8 ⋅ 10 5⁄8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessory

Mains lead (1) Remote control (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series

CD Radio

Cassette-

Corder

Operating Instructions

CFD-S250

CFD-S250L

3-249-667-41(1)

English

WARNING

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

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.

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.

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.

	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

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.

• Clean the lens with a commercially available

blower.

• The sound may drop out or noise may be

heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-

RWs or if there is a problem with the

recording device or application software.

	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

Fast winding time

Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz

Power Sources

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.

*CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

RadioReception is poor.

• Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception.

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

General

Speaker

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

LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) (CFD-S250L only):

Minimum input level 330 mV

• 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.

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.

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.

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

•Reorient the player itself to improve AM or MW/LW reception.

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.

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.

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.

Outputs

Headphones jack (stereo minijack):

For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones 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

	1 to AC IN
A	2 to the mains

Connect the mains lead Aor 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.

Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h