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
•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, 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 |
•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.
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 |
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 PlayerThe 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
•There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
• | Reduce the volume. |
• | Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly |
| damaged. |
• | Place the player in a location free from |
| vibration. |
• | Clean the lens with a commercially available |
| blower. |
• The sound may drop out or noise may be | |
| heard when using poor quality |
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
The REC zbutton 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 |
• | Replace all the batteries in the remote with |
| new ones if they are weak. |
• | Make sure that you are pointing the remote at |
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
With
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
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)
Number of channels 2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz
Below measurable limit
Radio sectionFrequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM:
Recording system
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette
Sony MDR headphone series
CD Radio
Cassette-
Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-S400
CFD-S500
Sony Corporation ©2001
Printed in China
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.
CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
WARNINGDo not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.
For customers in CanadaTo prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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.
The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located in the battery compartment.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at http://www.sony.com/productregistration. Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new product, services and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.
unstable place. |
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of |
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or |
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor |
RWs or if there is a problem with the |
recording device or application software. |
the remote sensor on the player. |
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the |
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
Power Sources
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 |
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. |
•Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.
| 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. |
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
B
C
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 |
away from the player to prevent possible |
damage from the magnet. |
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
AboutThis player can play
*
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
•Reorient the player itself to improve AM 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 program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV.
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.
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones Power output
2.3W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
For CD radio
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption
AC 20 W Battery life
For CD radio
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
Dimensions
Approx. 386 ⋅ 166 ⋅ 252 mm (w/h/d)
(15 1⁄4 ⋅ 6 5⁄8 ⋅ 10 inches) (incl. projecting parts) Mass
Approx. 3.3 kg (7 lb. 4 oz) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1) Remote control (1)
Headphones (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1 to AC IN
A 
2 to a wall outlet
Connect the AC power cord Aor insert six size D (R20) 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 AC power cord 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 size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied).
Replacing batteryWith 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.