3-859-117-12(1)
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-V20
CFD-V30
1996 by Sony Corporation
CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92
Information
For customers in the United States
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
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.
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
—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.
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Owner's Record
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.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
The FUNCTION selector is located at the
front.
When you turn on the player, the OPR/BATT
indicator lights up.
Model No. _______________________
Serial No. ________________________
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the
CFD-V20 and CFD-V30. Before you start
reading, check your model number. The
CFD-V20 is the model used for illustration
purpose.
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Introduction
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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
Additional Information
18 Precautions
12 Using the display
13 Locating a specific track
20 Troubleshooting
22 Maintenance
23 Specifications
Back cover
14 Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
15 Creating your own program
(Program Play)
Index
Setting Up
16 Choosing the power sources
17 Adjusting the sound emphasis
(TONE/MEGA BASS)
Introduction
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
1
2,3
4
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16).
Set FUNCTION to CD.
1
2
3
Press 6OPEN/CLOSE down to
open the CD compartment and
place a CD on the CD
OPEN/CLOSE
compartment.
With the label side up
Close the CD compartment.
OPEN/CLOSE
4
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Display
4
Press ^ .
The player plays all the tracks
once.
Track number Playing time
Use these buttons for additional operations
VOLUME
^
p
6OPEN/CLOSE
=/+
FUNCTION
To
Do this
Adjust the volume
Stop playback
Turn VOLUME.
Press p.
Pause playback
Press ^.
Press again to resume play
after pause.
Go to the next track
Press +.
Go back to the previous track
Remove the CD
Press =.
Press 6OPEN/CLOSE.
Turn off the player
Set FUNCTION to TAPE
(CD/RADIO OFF).
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Listening to the radio
1 2
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16).
Set FUNCTION to FM or AM.
1
2
Turn TUNE to tune in a radio
station.
If the received FM stereo is too
weak, the reception becomes
monaural.
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Use these buttons for additional operations
VOLUME
FUNCTION
To
Do this
Adjust the volume
Turn off the radio
Turn VOLUME.
Set FUNCTION to TAPE
(CD/RADIO OFF).
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself
for AM.
For FM
For AM
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Playing a tape
3
2
1
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16).
1
2
Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/
RADIO OFF).
Press p6 to open the tape
compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only. Close the
compartment.
With the side you want
to play facing upward
3
Press (.
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Use these buttons for additional operations
0/) p6
P
VOLUME
To
Do this
Adjust the volume
Stop playback
Turn VOLUME.
Press p6.
Fast-forward or rewind the tape
Press ) or 0 for the
side facing upward.
Pause playback
Press P.
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
Eject the cassette
Press p6.
Basic Operations
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Recording on a tape
3
1
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16).
1
2
Press p6 to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
With the side you want to
record on facing upward
Select the program source you
want to record.
Display
To record from the CD player, set
FUNCTION to CD and insert a
CD (see page 4).
To record from the radio, set
FUNCTION to FM or AM and
tune in the station you want (see
page 6).
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3
Press r to start recording. (( is
depressed automatically).
Use these buttons for additional operations
p6 P
Tips
To
Press
• Adjusting the volume or
the tone will not affect
the recording level.
• For the best results, use
the AC power as a
power source for
recording.
Stop recording
Pause recording
p6.
P.
Press the button again to
resume recording.
• To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:
1 Set FUNCTION to
TAPE (CD/RADIO
OFF).
2 Press r .
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The CD Player
Using the display
DISPLAY/ENTER
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
Checking the total track numbers and playing
time
Check the display in stop mode.
Total playing time
Total track numbers
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY/ENTER while playing a CD.
To display
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
Remaining time on the
current track*
Once
Remaining time on the CD
and the number of tracks left
Twice
Playing time and the current
track number
Three times
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining
time appears as “- -:- -” in the display.
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Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons (CFD-V30 only).
You can also find a specific point in a
track while playing a CD.
Number
buttons
=/+
(CFD-V30)
Note
CFD-V30 only:
To locate
Press
a specific track directly
(CFD-V30 only)
a number button of the
track.
You cannot locate a
specific track if “PGM”
or ”SHUF REP” is lit in
the display. Turn off
the indication by
a point while listening to
the sound
+ (forward) or =
(backward) while playing
and hold down until you
find the point.
pressing p.
a point while observing
the display
+ (forward) or =
(backward) in pause and
hold down until you find
the point.
Tip
CFD-V30 only:
When you locate a
track numbered over
10, press >10 first, then
the corresponding
number buttons.
Example:
To play track number
23, press >10 first, then
2 and 3.
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Playing tracks
PLAY MODE
^
FUNCTION =/+
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see page 15 ).
Tip
1 Set FUNCTION to CD.
CFD-V30 only:
2 Press PLAY MODE until the repeat mode you
To enjoy a short repeat
play, use LOOP on the
remote.
As soon as you press
and hold LOOP during
play, the player starts
a loop play of the part
between the point
want appears in the display.
To repeat
Select
a single track
REP 1
all tracks
REP ALL
SHUF REP
PGM REP
tracks in random order
programed tracks
where you pressed
LOOP and a point
about a second behind.
When you release
3 Do either of the following to start repeat play:
LOOP, the player
returns to normal play.
• When you’ve selected REP1, select the track by
pressing the = or + and press ^.
• When you’ve selected REP ALL and SHUF REP,
press ^.
• When you’ve selected PGM REP, program
tracks (see step 3 on page 15), then press ^.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press PLAY MODE until “REP” disappears from the
display.
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Creating your
^
=/+
PLAY DISPLAY/
MODE ENTER
own program
FUNCTION
(Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of the
tracks on a CD.
Tips
1 Set FUNCTION to CD.
• CFD-V30 only:
2 Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” appears in the
To create your own
program on the remote,
proceed as follows:
1 Set FUNCTION to
CD on the player.
2 Press MODE until
“PGM” appears in
the display.
display.
3 Press the = or + then press DISPLAY/
ENTER for the tracks you want to program in the
order you want. You can program up to 20 tracks.
Playing order
3 Press the number
buttons on the
remote for the tracks
you want to program
in the order you
want.
Programed track
4 Press ^ to start program play.
4 Press (.
• You can play the same
program again, since
the program is saved
until you open the CD
compartment or switch
FUNCTION.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” disappears from the
display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY/ENTER.
• The current program
will be erased if you
switch FUNCTION or
open the CD
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programed order.
compartment.
• You can record your
own program. After
you’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 playing. The current program will be erased. Then
create a new program following the programing
procedure.
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Adjusting the
MEGA BASS TONE
sound emphasis
(TONE/MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the tone and reinforce the
bass sound.
Adjusting the tone
Turn TONE.
Turn the control clockwise to enhance the high tone
and counterclockwise to enhance the low tone.
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
On placement
• 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.
• 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 unstable place.
• 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.
• 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 life of its
components.
On power sources
• For AC operation, use the supplied
AC power cord; do not use any other
type.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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Notes on CDs
Notes on cassettes
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
• 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 A
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended
for vinyl LPs.
Tab for side A
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.
• 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.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Remedy
The 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.
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.
The CD does not play/“no disc”
lights in the display even when a
CD is in place.
• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
• 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.
• Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD.
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.
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
The REC r button does not
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
function/The tape does not play.
place.
• Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD,
AM or FM.
The tape does not erase completely. • Clean the erasing heads (see page 22.)
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
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Symptom
Remedy
The tape does not record.
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is
in place.
The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan
(See page 22).
• Demagnetize the heads using a
demagnetizer (see page 22).
The sound is distorted.
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV
(metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
new ones if they are weak.
The remote does not function.
• 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 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 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.
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Maintenance
Cleaning the lens
Demagnetizing the tape heads
If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a
skipping of sound during CD operation.
Clean with a commercially available
blower.
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough
residual magnetism will have built up
on the tape heads to begin to cause loss
of high frequency sound and hiss. At
this time, you should demagnetize the
heads and all metal parts in the tape
path with a commercially available tape
head demagnetizer.
Cleaning the tape heads and tape
path
Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the
capstan with a cleaning swab slightly
moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol
after every 10 hours of operation for
optimum playback and recording
quality. To make the best possible
recording, however, we recommend that
you clean all surfaces over which tape
travels before each recording.
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.
Record/playback head
Capstan
Erase head
Pinch roller
Lens
After cleaning, insert a tape when the
areas cleaned are completely dry.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 2.8-ohm loads, both channels driven
from 150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 2 W per channel-
minimum RMS power, with no more than
10 % total harmonic distortion in AC
operation.
General
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm dia., 2.8ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
Power output (excluding US model)
2.5 W + 2.5 W (at 2.8 ohms, 10 % harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
230 V AC, 50 Hz (Australian model)
120 V AC, 60 Hz (Other models)
Other Specifications
CD player section
System
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
For remote controller (CFD-V30 only):
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
AC 20 W
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
(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.)
FM recording
Spindle speed
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
Tape playback
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
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h
CD playback
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,605 kHz (Australian model)
530 - 1,710 kHz (Other models)
Aerials
Dimensions
Approx. 425× 160× 246 mm (w/h/d)
FM: Telescopic aerial
AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial
(16 3
Mass
Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb. 13 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
⁄4
×6 3⁄8 ×9 3
inches) (incl. projecting parts)
⁄4
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
AC power cord (1)
Remote controller (1) (CFD-V30 only)
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 10,000 Hz
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
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Index
A
I, J, K
Improving broadcast
reception 7
S
Adjusting
Selecting tracks 5
Setting up 16
Sound emphasis 17
sound emphasis 17
tone 17
L
Listening to the radio 6
Locating a specific track 13
Loop 14
B
T
Batteries
TONE 17
Troubleshooting 20
for player 16
M, N, O
MEGA BASS 17
C
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Using the display 12
CD player 12
Choosing power sources 16
Cleaning
cabinet 22
P, Q
Playing
tape heads and tape path
22
Creating your own
program 15
a CD 4
a tape 8
tracks repeatedly 14
Power sources 16
Program Play 15
D, E, F, G, H
Demagnetizing the tape
heads 22
R
Recording on a tape 10
Repeat Play 14
Display 12
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