
Playing a tape
1 Press xZto open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Close the compartment.
c
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Recording
1 Press xZto open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. c
Troubleshooting
GeneralThe power does not come on.•Connect the AC power cord securely.•Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.There is no audio.•Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to the function you want to operate.•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.
RadioThe 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.
CD Player•Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD or RADIO.
•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.Record/playback head CapstanErase head | Pinch roller |
Specifications
CD player sectionSystemCompact disc digital audio system Laser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAsWave length: 780 nmEmission duration: ContinuousLaser 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
FM | Italy | 87.5 - 108 MHz | |
| Other models 87.6 - 107 MHz | ||
MW | Italy | 526.5 - 1,606.5kHz | |
| Other models 531 | - 1,602kHz | |
LW | Italy | 148.5 - 283.5 kHz | |
| Other models 153 | - 279kHz | |
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FM | Korea | 87.6 - 107 MHz | |
| Other models 87.6 - 108 MHz | ||
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| or 87.6 - 107 MHz | |
AM | Korea | 531 | - 1,602 kHz |
| Other models 530 | - 1,605 kHz | |
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| or 531 - 1,602 kHz | |
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FM | Italy | 87.5 - 108 MHz | |
| Central and Eastern Europe | ||
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| 65 - 108 MHz |
General
Speaker
CD Radio
Cassette-
Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-V21L
CFD-V27
CFD-V27L
CFD-V31L
CFD-V77S
CFD-V177
CFD-V177L
Sony Corporation © 1999
Printed in Vietnam
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
InformationFor customers in EuropeThis Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom exterior.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
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

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.
English
About this manualThe instructions in this manual are for the
Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
Model number | Band |
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FM, AM | |
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FM, MW,LW | |
V31L/V177L |
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FM, SW1, SW2, | |
| MW |
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To | Do this |
adjust the volume | Turn VOLUME. |
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stop playback | Press xZ. |
Press Mor m. | |
pause playback | Press X. |
| Press the button again to resume play |
| after pause. |
eject the cassette | Press xZ. |
•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.
The CD does not play or “00
•Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
•Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD.The sound drops out.• | Reduce the volume. |
• | Clean the CD, or replace it if the |
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.
| Other models 87.6 - 107 MHz | ||
MW | Italy | 526.5 - 1,606.5 kHz | |
| Other models 531 | - 1,602 kHz | |
LW | Italy | 148.5 - 283.5 kHz | |
| Other models 153 | - 279 kHz | |
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FM | Italy | 87.5 - 108 MHz | |
| Central and Eastern Europe | ||
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| 65 - 108 MHz | |
| Other European models and | ||
| Saudi Arabia | 87.6 - 107 MHz | |
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| Other models 87.6 - 108 MHz | ||
MW | Italy | 526.5 - 1,606.5 kHz | |
| Other European | models | |
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| 531 | - 1,602 kHz |
| Other models 530 | - 1,605 kHz | |
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| or 531 - 1,602 kHz | |
SW1 |
| 2.3 - 7 MHz |
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 3.5 hSony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 hTape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 hSony alkaline LR20: approx. 5 hCD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1 hPrecautions
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.
Cleaning the cabinet•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. |
•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.
To | Press |
stop recording | xZ |
pause recording | X |
| Press the button again to resume recording. |
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 |
SW2 | 7 - 22 MHz |
IF
FM: 10.7 MHzAM/MW/LW/SW: 455 kHzAerialsFM/SW: Telescopic aerialAM/MW/LW:Approx. 420 ⋅ 165 ⋅ 256 mm (w/h/d) (16 5⁄8 ⋅ 6 1⁄2 ⋅ 10 1⁄8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)
Mass (incl. batteries)
•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.
• 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 holes must be |
unobstructed for the player to |
operate properly and prolong the |
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
•The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.
•Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level.
•If the MW/LW program makes a whistling sound after you’ve pressed r in step 3, set the FM MODE•ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) at the rear to the position that most decreases the noise.
•For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording.•To erase a recording, proceed as follows:1 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase. 2 Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/RADIO OFF.
3 Press z.may be heard if the CD is |
recorded using a personal |
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 10,000 Hz•For AC operation, check that the player‘s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply (see “Specifications”) and use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any other type. The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the player
•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.
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. |
• Since a strong magnet is used for |
the speakers, keep personal credit |
cards using magnetic coding or |
the player to prevent possible |
damage from the magnet. |