Polarity of the plug

Choosing Power Sources

Rear Panel
Connecting the AC power adaptor.

 

2 to a wall outlet

 

1to DC IN 6V socket

 

AC power adaptor (supplied)

 

Using the player on batteries.

 

Insert four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)

 

into the battery compartment.

 

To release battery

 

Press the ’side of the battery and then take out

 

the battery.
If the battery compartment lid comes off

Insert the right corner of the lid and then insert the left corner aligning it to the groove of the battery compartment.

Notes

• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the player. The

player does not operate on batteries as long as the AC power adaptor is connected.

Troubleshooting

There is no audio.

Connect the AC power adaptor securely.

Insert the batteries properly.

Replace all the batteries if they are weak.

Unplug the headphones.

Adjust the volume.

Set FUNCTION to the position you want to operate.

Cassette cannot be inserted.

Insert the cassette properly.

Press pSTOP to release 9PLAY.

The rREC button does not function.

No cassette is in the tape compartment.

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

Poor playback,recording or erasing quality.

Dirty heads. Clean the unit (as shown) with a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

Demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer.

Precautions

On safety/power sources

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.

For AC operation,

use the supplied AC power adaptor; do not use any other type.

Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time.

For battery operation, use four size AA (R6) 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 rear.

On placement/operation

• 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 anything within 10 mm of the

side of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must

be unobstructed for the player to operate

3-859-869-11(1)

Radio Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located in the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. CFS-E2 Serial No.
CFS-E2

Sony Corporation ©1997 Printed in China

WARNING

• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops

operating. Replace all the batteries with new ones.
Pinch rollerErase head

properly and to prolong the life of its

components.

• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers,

keep personal credit cards using magnetic

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

Specifications

Frequency range FM: 87.6-108 MHz/AM: 530- 1,710 kHz

Antennas FM: Telescope/AM: Built-in ferrite bar

Recording system 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Frequency response 100-10,000 Hz

Speakers Full-range: 5.7 cm (21/4 inches) dia, cone type

Output Headphones jack(stereo minijack), for 8-32 ohm impedance headphones

Power output 1 W+1 W (at 10% harmonic distortion in DC operation)

Battery lifeFM recording

Sony SUM-3 (NS) : Approx. 2 hours

Sony AM3 (N) alkaline : Approx. 5 hours

playback

Sony SUM-3 (NS) : Approx. 1.5 hours

Sony AM3 (N) alkaline : Approx. 4 hours

Power requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz/6 V DC, four size AA (R6) batteriesPower consumption DC 4 W

Dimensions Approx. 285 x 101 x 58 mm (w/h/d) ( 111/4 x 4 x 23/8 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass Approx. 720 g (1 lb 94 oz) ( incl. batteries)

Supplied accessory AC power adaptor (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Record / Playback Capstan headCotton swab

coding or spring-wound watches away from

the player to prevent possible damage from

the magnet.

• 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 cassettesSide A

• 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

Tab for side A

broken tab with

adhesive tape.

Tab 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.

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

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.

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