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Power Sources

Press CD PLAY/PAUSE ()  to start
playback.

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2

Connect the AC power cord , or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment .



To a wall outlet

Personal Audio System

Always insert the  side of the battery first.


Bottom

©2016 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

The batteries
are oriented
in different
directions.
Insert them in
the correct
orientation as
illustrated
here.

Press down on the battery
compartment cover at  and slide it in
the direction of the arrow .

CFD-S70
Notes

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
opening of the appliance with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the
appliance to naked flame sources (for example,
lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the
space provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CFD-S70
Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions
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13)

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

The following FCC/IC statement applies
only to the version of this model
manufactured for sale in the USA and
Canada. Other versions may not comply
with FCC/IC technical regulations.
NOTE:

 When the batteries are almost depleted, the alert message “LO-BATT” will flash. When this message appears, replace all the
batteries with new ones. Also see “Checking the remaining battery power.”
 When the AC power cord is disconnected or the batteries are removed, settings stored in the unit’s memory will either be
cleared or kept stored.
 Cleared settings: Volume level, radio band (FM/AM) and frequency, FM mode setting (stereo/monaural), CD play mode,
MEGA BASS setting (on/off), and last used function
 Stored settings: Power management on/off setting (European models only) and preset radio stations registered using the
auto/manual presetting function or FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET)  buttons
 Before you replace the batteries, be sure to remove any CDs or tapes, disconnect any optional components from the unit, and
store the FM telescopic antenna  in its original position if extended.
 To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit and the wall outlet.
 In standby mode with the AC power cord connected, “STANDBY” appears on the display.
 Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different type of batteries.

Basic Operations

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

Reorient the unit
itself for
optimum
reception (a
ferrite bar
antenna is built
into the unit).

Other operations
Do this

Pause playback

Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () .
To return to playback, press the
button again.

Stop playback

Press STOP () . If you press
CD PLAY/PAUSE ()  after
playback has been stopped,
playback will start from the
beginning of the track/file you
were last playing (Resume Play).
If you want to start playback
from the first track/file on the
disc, press STOP ()  twice,
and then press
CD PLAY/PAUSE () .
+ or − .

Select a folder
on an MP3 disc

Press TUNE/

Select a track/
file

Press  or  . You can
skip tracks/files one by one.

Find a point in a
track/file

Hold down  or  
during playback, and release the
button at the desired point.
When locating a point while
paused, press
CD PLAY/PAUSE ()  to
start playback after the desired
point is found.

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4

 The unit of frequency of tuned stations is MHz for the FM
band and kHz for the AM band.
 If the stereo FM reception is noisy, press PLAY MODE 
repeatedly until “Mono” appears on the display. You will
lose the stereo effect, but the reception will be improved.

To improve radio reception
Use the radio in a place where radio signals can be
easily received such as near a window. Also, adjust
the antenna (FM) or reorient the unit itself (AM) for
good reception.

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.

Areas with poor
reception:
Far from windows,
etc.

This graphical symbol is located on the bottom of
the unit.

Press MEGA BASS .
When you press the button, the function will either
switch on (“MEGA BASS” lights up) or off
(“MEGA BASS” disappears). By default, this function
is turned on.

(Total number of tracks and total playing time
appear in order.)

Playing a music disc
1
2

Total number of tracks

Press   to turn on the power of the unit.
Insert the tip of your finger into the opening
tab to open the CD compartment cover.
Open the CD
compartment
cover using
the opening
tab.

On steel desks
or tables

Notes on MP3 discs

Audio CD

 When a disc is loaded, the unit reads all the files on that
disc. During this time, “READ” is flashing. If there are many
folders or non-MP3 files on the disc, it may take a long
time for play to begin or for the next MP3 file to start to
play.
 We recommend that non-MP3 files or unnecessary folders
are excluded when creating MP3 discs.
 During playback, audio files other than MP3 files are
skipped even if those files are included in a folder.
 This system can only play MP3 files that have a file
extension of “.mp3”.
Note that even if the file name has the correct file
extension but the actual file was created in a different
audio format, this unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
 MP3 PRO format is not supported.
 This unit cannot play audio files on a disc in the following
cases:
 When the total number of audio files exceeds 413.
 When the total number of folders on a single disc
exceeds 99 (including the “ROOT” folder).
 When the directory level (folder depths) exceeds 9
(including the “ROOT” folder).

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2
3

Recording on a tape
Check the following items before starting
operation.
 Use Type I (normal) tapes only. Type II (high
position), Type III (ferro-chrome) and Type IV
(metal) tapes are not supported.
 Make sure that the overwrite protection tab
has not been removed. If the tab has been
removed, cover the broken tab using adhesive
tape.
 Be sure to connect the AC power cord to avoid
an unexpected recording failure.

By repeatedly pressing DISPLAY/ENTER  while listening to
the radio, the radio information changes between showing
the preset number and the frequency.
The preset number display automatically returns to the
frequency display after 2 seconds have elapsed.

Presetting stations to FAVORITE
RADIO STATIONS buttons
You can preset up to three favorite stations to the
three FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET) 
buttons. Assign one FM or AM program for each
button.

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2
3

1

Press FM/AM  repeatedly to select the band
“FM” or “AM.”
Tune to the station you want to preset.
Press and hold the desired FAVORITE RADIO
STATIONS (–SET)  until you hear a beep.

 To record CD-DA tracks or MP3 files on
a disc
Place a disc in the CD compartment. Make sure
not to start playback. See “Playing a music
disc.”

 To record a radio program
Press FM/AM  repeatedly to select a band
and tune to the desired station. See “Listening
to the radio.”

 To record sound from a connected
optional component

2

To change the preset station
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
The preset station on the button will be replaced by
the new one.

3

Press   to turn on the power of the unit.
Press FM/AM  repeatedly to select the “FM”
or “AM” band.
Hold down FM/AM  until “AUTO” flashes on
the display.

Press   (), insert a cassette tape into
the cassette tape compartment () and then
close the compartment cover.

Listening to preset stations with
FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS
buttons

Side with
tape
visible
facing
upward

Press the desired FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET)
 button.
Note
To prevent the preset from being changed by mistake, do
not hold down the button. If doing so, the preset on the
button will be replaced by the currently tuned station.

Recording side facing forward

3

Playing a tape

1

Press   to start recording (the play button
  will depress automatically at the same
time).

 When recording from a disc
Playback starts automatically and recording of
all the tracks/files on the disc proceeds from
the first track/file. When the tape reaches the
end, recording stops automatically.

 If there is tape slack, rewind
the slack using a pencil to
avoid damaging the tape or
the unit.

You can store radio stations in the unit’s memory.
You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and
10 for AM.

1
2

Press   to turn on the power of the unit,
and then prepare the source you want to
record.

Press AUDIO IN  and connect an optional
component such as a TV, portable digital
music player, etc. to the AUDIO IN jack , and
then start playback.

 When recording a radio program or
sound from a connected optional
component

Press   (), insert a cassette tape into
the cassette tape compartment () and then
close the compartment cover.

Recording continues until the tape reaches the
end.
Note
When the time set on the Sleep Timer has elapsed during
recording, the “SLEEP” indicator will start flashing but the
unit will not turn off. The unit will turn off after the end of
recording.

Tips
Side with
tape
visible
facing
upward

Press DISPLAY/ENTER  to store the station.
The stations are stored in memory from lower
frequencies to higher ones.

You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually.

1
2

Press FM/AM  repeatedly to select a band.
Tune to the desired station.

 Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not
affect the recording level.
 If the AM program makes whistling sound after you have
press   in step 3, press PLAY MODE  repeatedly to
select the position of ISS (Interference Suppress Switch)
that may decreases the noise.

Other operations
To

If a station cannot be preset
automatically

Total number
of files

Press   to turn on the power of the unit.
Press FM/AM  repeatedly to select the “FM”
or “AM” band.
Press PRESET + or −  to select a stored
preset number for the desired radio station.

Notes
 Do not turn off the power during the tape playback. Doing
so may cause malfunction. Make sure to stop playback
before turning off the power.
 If the tape is wound to the beginning or end and  or
  is not released, “STOP TAPE” will flash on the
display. Make sure to press   to release the button.
“STOP TAPE” starts flashing 8 minutes after a fast-forward
( ) or rewind ( ) operation. After about 10
minutes have elapsed, the unit turns off automatically.
 When “STOP TAPE” flashes, always check the  or 
 button and make sure to release the button.
 When the time set on the Sleep Timer has elapsed during
playback, the “SLEEP” indicator will start flashing but the
unit will not turn off. The unit will turn off after the end of
playback.

Tip

Presetting radio stations

Total playing time

Total number
of folders*1

Press  .

Check the following items before starting
operation.
 Use Type I (normal) tapes only. Type II (high
position), Type III (ferro-chrome) and Type IV
(metal) tapes are not supported.

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MP3 disc

Eject the
cassette

Press PRESET + or −  until the preset
number for the station you want flashes on
the display.
Press DISPLAY/ENTER  to store the station.

Listening to preset radio stations

Between
buildings

Nearby
mobile
phones,
electrical
appliances

The disc is loaded and the disc information
appears on the display.

Press  or  .

Areas with good
reception:
Near windows, etc.

If the reception problem still persists, try changing
the installation location.
Avoid places such as the following:

Press  (power) .

To turn the bass enhancement function
on or off

Fast-forward or
rewind

(Example: Presetting FM 87.5 MHz to number )

Push down on the center of the disc
until it fits into place.

Connect headphones to the  (headphones) jack
.
To protect your hearing, avoid listening at excessive
volume level when listening through headphones.

Press  . To resume playback,
press the button again.

Example of folder structure and playing order

Place a disc in the CD compartment and then
close the compartment cover.

To listen through headphones

Pause playback

The preset radio stations remain in the unit’s memory even
in the following situations.
The AC power cord is unplugged.
The batteries are removed.

unit).

Label side up

Press  .

The tuned station is preset to the selected button
of FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET)  and the
same number as that of the button will light up
on the display.

*1 CD PLAY/PAUSE () , VOLUME +  and   have a tactile dot.
*2 Extend the FM antenna  only when listening to FM radio (for AM radio, a ferrite bar antenna is built into the

Press VOLUME + or − .
The volume level of this unit is adjustable in steps
from 0 to 31.
If you want to adjust the volume level continuously,
hold the button down, and release it at the desired
level.

Do this

Stop playback

Resume Play is cancelled in the following cases:
 When you open the CD compartment cover.
 When you turn off the power.

Folder
MP3 file

To turn the power on or off

To

(Example: FM)

Tip

Tips

To adjust the volume

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.

Press FM/AM  repeatedly to select the “FM”
or “AM” band.
Hold down TUNE/ + or −  until the
frequency digits begin to change on the
display.
The unit automatically scans the radio
frequencies and stops when it finds a clear
station.
If you cannot tune to a station using automatic
tuning mode, press TUNE/ + or −  repeatedly
to change the frequency step by step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST”
lights up on the display.

The playing order of the folders and files is as
follows. However, the playing order may differ from
the original order on the disc, depending on the
recording method used.

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Other operations

If another station is already assigned to the
selected preset number, that station is replaced
by the new one.
If you want to cancel presetting the station, press
STOP () .

AM

Press CD PLAY/PAUSE () .
If a previously played disc has been set, playback
will start automatically. Press STOP ()  to stop
playback if necessary.

To

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Note

Before using the unit

CAUTION

Extend the telescopic
antenna  and
adjust its length and
angle for optimum
reception.

To switch to the CD function from other
functions

For United States customers. Not applicable in
Canada, including in the province of Quebec.
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.

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*1 If MP3 files are present only in the root directory, “001”
appears on the display.
*2 If the playing time is longer than 100 minutes, “--:--”
appears on the display.
*3 By pressing DISPLAY/ENTER , the playback screen
changes between showing playing time and the
current track number (or showing the current folder
and file numbers (MP3)).

AC power cord
(supplied)

Operating Instructions

Press   to turn on the power of the unit.
Adjust the antenna for optimum reception.

Hold down DISPLAY/ENTER  until “FM-xx”
or “AM-xx” flashes on the display.

FM

Playing time*2, 3
To AC IN

3

Listening to the radio

Playing side facing forward

2

Press   to start playback.

Do this

Stop recording

Press  .

Pause recording

Press  . To resume recording,
press the button again.

To record starting from a specific track/file

Press  or   to select the track/file on the
disc, then press  .
Playback starts automatically, and recording of the
selected track/file and the following tracks/files
proceeds until the tape reaches the end.

To repeat
Programmed
tracks/files

To record from partway through the current
CD-DA track or MP3 file

Press CD PLAY/PAUSE ()  to pause playback
where you want to start recording, then press  .

To record favorite CD-DA tracks or MP3 files
on a disc
Create a program (see “Creating your own program
(Program Play)”), then press   to start recording.

To erase recorded cassette tapes
To erase a cassette tape, you need to record silence
over the previous recording.

1
2

Press   to turn on the power of the unit.
Insert a recorded tape into the cassette tape
compartment.
Press  .

3

Erasing process starts, and previous recording is
overwritten with silent data.

Other Operations

Do this
1 Program tracks/files (see
“Creating your own program
(Program Play)”).
2 Press PLAY MODE  until
“PGM” and “ ” appear on the
display.
3 Press CD PLAY/PAUSE ()
.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press STOP ()  to stop playback, and then press
PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “ ” (or “ 1”)
disappears from the display.

Playing tracks/files in random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can set the unit to play CD-DA tracks on an
audio CD, MP3 files on a CD-R/CD-RW disc in
random order.

1
2
3

Press   to turn on the power of the unit,
and place a disc in the CD compartment.
Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “ ”
appears on the display.
Press CD PLAY/PAUSE ()  to start Shuffle
Play.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press STOP ()  to stop playback, and then press
PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “ ” disappears
from the display.

Selecting the CD play mode
You can select the CD play mode while a disc is
stopped.
Check the following items before selecting the
CD play mode. If you try to set or change the
play mode during playback, “PUSH STOP” will
appear.
 When a disc is playing, be sure to stop
playback by pressing STOP () .
 If you have switched to the CD function from
another function by pressing
CD PLAY/PAUSE () , press STOP () 
once to stop playback.

Tip
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/file
by pressing  .

You can arrange the playing order of up to 25
tracks/files on a disc.

1
2
3

4

Press   to turn on the power of the unit,
and place a disc in the CD compartment.
Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM”
appears on the display.
Press  or   to select a track/file.
When you want to specify a folder that contains
MP3 files, press TUNE/ + or −  first to select a
folder, and then press  or   to select a
file.
Press DISPLAY/ENTER .
The track/file is programmed and the program
step number appears.
(Example: audio CD)

Each time you press the button, the indication
changes as follows:


All repeat (

Step number

1)

5

)


Selected folder play (

6

)*


Selected folder repeat play (

,

)*

)


Program play (PGM)

Program repeat play (

, PGM)

* These functions are available only when playing MP3 files
on an MP3 disc.

Note
The selected CD play mode is cleared in the following
situations.
– The AC power cord is unplugged.
– The batteries are removed.
– When you open the CD compartment cover.
– When you turn off the power of the unit.

Playing tracks/files repeatedly (Repeat
Play)
You can set the unit to repeatedly play CD-DA tracks
on an audio CD, MP3 files on a CD-R/CD-RW disc, in
normal and program play modes.

1
2

Press   to turn on the power of the unit,
and place a disc in the CD compartment.
Proceed as follows.

To repeat
A single track/
file

All tracks/files

Do this
1 Press PLAY MODE 
repeatedly until “ 1” appears.
2 Press  or   to select
a track/file that you want to
repeat. When you want to
specify a folder that contains
MP3 files, press TUNE/ + or
−  first to select a folder, and
then press  or   to
select a file.
3 Press CD PLAY/PAUSE ()
.
1 Press PLAY MODE 
repeatedly until “ ” appears.
2 Press CD PLAY/PAUSE ()
.

A selected folder 1 Press PLAY MODE 
repeatedly until “ ” and “ ”
on an MP3 disc
appear.
2 Select a folder by pressing
TUNE/ + or − .
3 Press CD PLAY/PAUSE ()
.

 The “SLEEP” indicator will flash once every 8 seconds
while the Sleep Timer is activated.
 The “SLEEP” indicator will start flashing on the display
about 1 minute before the unit turns off.
 You can check the time left until the unit turns off by
pressing SLEEP  again after setting the Sleep Timer.
However, be sure not to perform this operation while the
“SLEEP” indicator is flashing (flashing starts 1 minute
before the unit turns off). If you perform this operation
during this time, the Sleep Timer will be canceled instead
of displaying the time remaining.
 When the set time has elapsed during a tape function
operation (playing/recording/erasing), the “SLEEP”
indicator will start flashing but the unit will not turn off.
The unit will turn off after the operation ends.
 Be sure to release the  or   button by pressing
  after the unit is turned off when a fast-forward or
rewind operation is performed in the tape function.
 Be sure to turn off the power of the optional component
connected to the AUDIO IN jack  when using the Sleep
Timer in the audio in function. The Sleep Timer does not
turn off the component power.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program additional
tracks/files.
Press CD PLAY/PAUSE ()  to start
Program Play.

1

Press STOP ()  to stop playback, and then press
DISPLAY/ENTER  repeatedly. The display changes
as follows:
Total number of steps  Last programmed track/
file number

To cancel Program Play

Press STOP ()  to stop playback, and then press
PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM” disappears
from the display.

To delete all tracks/files in the current
program

Stop playback, and then press STOP () .
“noSTEP” appears and you can create a new
program, following the procedure “Creating your
own program (Program Play).”

 To clean the pinch roller, capstan and
play/recording head
Press   () and then perform cleaning ().

 To clean the erase-head
Press   () while holding down the lever ()
with your finger, and then perform cleaning ().

2
3

Lever


Use a cotton
swab
moistened
with cleaning
fluid.

The remaining battery power is displayed in 5 levels
as shown below (battery icons are for illustrative
purposes only). The higher the number, the more
battery power remains.
Full

Erase-head

After the “LO-BATT” alert flashes for 8 seconds,
the unit will turn off automatically.
To check the battery level, perform the following.

 When using the CD or FM/AM function
Press DISPLAY/ENTER  repeatedly.

 When using the tape or audio in function
Press DISPLAY/ENTER  once.

About the battery alert message
When the battery power drops to a certain level, the
message “LO-BATT” will flash for 8 seconds and then
the unit power will go off automatically. Replace all
the batteries with new ones when this message
appears.

You can set the unit to turn off automatically after a
set time has elapsed.

1

Press SLEEP .

2

The default setting (“90”) appears and the
“SLEEP” indicator lights up on the display.
Press SLEEP  repeatedly to select the

desired setting.

Each time you press the button, the duration (in
minutes) changes on the display, and the
selected setting is confirmed automatically after
about 4 seconds.

Note
If you turn the unit on again without replacing the batteries
after “LO-BATT” appears, you may be able to use some
function such as the tuner for a short period of time, but the
following issues may occur. Replace the batteries with new
ones when “LO-BATT” appears.
 The unit turns on but then turns off after “LO-BATT”
flashes for 8 seconds.
 The unit will not turn on.

Tab for side A
Tab for side B
 The use of a cassette tape with more than
90 minutes of play time is not recommended
except for long, continuous recording or playback.

On safety
 As the laser beam used in the CD player section is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit, 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 unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not
use such discs.

 For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord;
do not use any other cord.
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to
be used for an extended period of time.
 When not using the batteries, remove them to
avoid damage that can be caused by battery
leakage or corrosion.






Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
 Audio CD (CD-DA*1 tracks)
 CD-R/CD-RW discs on which CD-DA tracks are
recorded in CD-DA format.
 CD-R/CD-RW that contains MP3 files and is
finalized*2 correctly.
*1

*2

CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio.
It is a recording standard used for audio CDs.
Finalizing is the process to make the CD-R/CD-RW discs
playable on the consumer disc player products, and the
finalizing can be enabled or disabled as optional settings
during disc creation in most recording software.

 CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in audio
CD format or formats conforming to ISO 9660
Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
 CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/
CD-RW with scratches or that is dirty, or CD-R/
CD-RW recorded using an incompatible recording
device
 CD-R/CD-RW that is unfinalized or finalized
incorrectly
 BD-ROM, BD-R/BD-RE
 DVD-ROM, DVD-R/DVD-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW,
DVD-RAM

Notes on discs
 Clean the CD with a cleaning cloth if
the disc is dirty. Wipe the disc from
the center out. If there are scratches,
dirt or fingerprints on the disc, a
tracking error may occur.
 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, or 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 a sticker on the CD, or
scratch the surface of the CD.
 After playing, store the CD in its case.

Note on DualDiscs

Using the Sleep Timer

Side A

Play/recording
head

Discs that this unit CANNOT play

Empty

 Is someone using a mobile phone or other
equipment emitting radio waves near the unit? If
so, move the unit away from such devices.


Capstan

To connect the unit to a TV or video recorder/
player, use an extension cable (not supplied) with
a stereo-mini jack on one end and two phono
plugs on the other end.

Battery levels and remaining battery
power

The sound is noisy.

 Remove the overwrite protection tab from side A
or B to prevent accidental recording. If you want to
reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab
using adhesive tape.

On placement

Pinch roller

The sound from the connected component is
output from the speakers.

Checking the remaining battery
power

Notes on cassettes

On power sources

Connect the AUDIO IN jack  to the line
output jack of the portable digital music
player, TV or other component using an audio
connection cable (not supplied).
Turn the connected component on.
Press AUDIO IN  and start playing sound on
the connected component.

If you try to program 26 tracks/files or more, “FULL” flashes
on the display.

After creating your own program, you can check
information about programmed tracks/files.

Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded
sound quality or inability of the unit to play or record
tapes. Clean the capstan, pinch roller, play/recording
head, and erase-head after every 10 hours of use
using a commercially available cleaning kit. Clean
their surfaces as shown below using a cotton swab
moistened with cleaning fluid included in the kit.

You can enjoy the sound from an optional
component, such as a TV, portable digital music
player, through the speakers of this unit.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component
before making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
component to be connected.

Note

To display programmed track/file
information

Cleaning the tape heads and tape
path

Connecting optional components

To play the same program again, press
CD PLAY/PAUSE () .
Note that the created program is cleared in the
following cases:
 When you open the CD compartment cover.
 When you turn off the power of the unit in the
CD function.


Shuffle play (

Tips

When using the unit on battery power, you can
check how much battery power remains.

Normal play (None)

Single repeat (

Press SLEEP  repeatedly to select “OFF” or turn off
the unit.

Creating your own program (Program
Play)

Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly.



To cancel the Sleep Timer

 A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. However,
since the audio material side does not conform to
the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this
product is not guaranteed.

Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
 This product is designed to playback 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.



Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock, or in a car
subject to the direct rays of the sun.
Do not place the unit near the appliances that
generate heat, such as lighting fixtures or heaters.
The heat from those appliances may deform the
enclosure and cause the system to malfunction.
Do not place the unit on an inclined or unstable
surface.
Do not place anything within 10 mm of the rear of
the cabinet. The ventilation openings must be
unobstructed for the unit to operate properly and
prolong the life of its components.
Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding
or spring-wound watches away from the unit to
prevent possible damage from the magnet.

On operation
 If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
player section. Should this occur, the unit will not
operate properly. In this case, remove the CD and
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.

On handling the unit
 Do not leave the CD compartment open to avoid
dust and debris contamination.
 When carrying the unit, hold it by the handle  to
prevent it from dropping.

A small humming noise is heard from the
radio.
 This is not a malfunction. You may hear a small
humming noise from the radio depending on the
status of the power supply.

 Clean the cabinet, panel and controls using 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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General
“LO-BATT” flashing message appears on the
display.
 Replace all the batteries with new ones. This
message appears when using the unit on
batteries and the battery power drops to a certain
level.

The power does not turn on.
 Make sure the AC power cord is connected to the
wall outlet securely.
 Make sure the connector of AC power cord is
inserted into the AC IN jack securely.
 Check if the batteries are inserted correctly,
matching the polarities.

There is no sound.
 Make sure the appropriate function is selected for
the music or sound source you want to listen to.
 Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
(The United States model only)
With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 Hz 
10,000 Hz; rated 1.1 W per channel-minimum RMS power,
with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC
operation.

CD player section

Battery Life*1, *2
Playback of CD
Approx. 10 hours (at a volume level of around 23)
Recording FM programs
Approx. 23 hours
Playback of tape
Approx. 15 hours (at a volume level of around 23)
*1 Measured by Sony standards. The actual battery life
may vary depending on the circumstances of the unit
or operating conditions.
*2 When using Sony alkaline batteries.

System
Compact disc digital audio system

The CD player does not play even when a
CD is in place.

Laser diode properties
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 μW
(This output is the value measurement at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Mass
Approx. 1.9 kg (61.7 oz) (excl. batteries)
Approx. 2.3 kg (81.2 oz) (incl. batteries)

Number of channels
2

Supplied accessories

 Place the CD with the label side 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 is blank or unfinalized.
 There are no playable MP3 files on the disc.
 There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/
CD-RW, recording device or application software.

“noCD” appears when the disc is loaded.





No disc is set in the CD compartment. Set a disc.
The CD may have a reading problem. Replace the
disc.
The CD may be placed upside down. Place the
disc with the label side up.
An unplayable disc (DVD, BD, etc.) is loaded.
Replace the disc.

“00” appears on the display when the disc
is loaded.
 No audio files recorded in supported formats, or a
file to be played back has an unsupported file
extension.

“Err” appears when the disc is loaded.
 The CD may be dirty. Clean the disc.
 The CD may have scratches. Replace the disc.
 The CD may have a reading problem. Replace the
disc.
 A blank disc may be set in the CD compartment.

The sound drops out.
 Reduce the volume.
 Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged.
 Place the unit in a location free from vibrations.
 Clean the lens with a commercially available
blower.
 The sound may drop out or noise may be heard
when using a poor quality CD-R/CD-RW or if there
is a problem with the recording device or
application software.

Starting playback takes more time than
usual.
 The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
 A disc recorded with a complicated tree
structure.
 A disc that has many folders, files or non-MP3
files.

Radio
The sound is weak or reception is poor.

The TV picture is unstable.
 If you are listening to an FM program near a TV
with an indoor antenna, move the unit away from
the TV.

Tape
The tape does not move when you press an
operation button.
 Close the cassette compartment cover securely.

Troubleshooting

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

Power consumption
11 W
Less than 1 W (during standby mode)

CD player

 Replace all the batteries with new ones.
 Move the unit away from nearby TVs.
 For FM reception, extend the antenna to its full
length, and reorient it for best FM reception. For
AM reception, reorient the unit itself to find the
best reception.
 If you are in a building, listen near a window.
 If a mobile phone is placed close to the unit, a
loud noise may be heard from the unit. Keep the
phone away from the unit.

On cleaning the cabinet

Specifications

Noise is heard during playback.
 This is not a malfunction. You may hear
background noise (“hissing noise”), mechanical
noise, or noise due to electromagnetic
interference in the playback.

The   button does not function or the
tape does not start playback or recording.
 Make sure that the overwrite protection tab has
not been removed.

Poor or distorted playback, recording or
erasing quality.
 Clean the capstan, pinch roller, play/recording
head and erase-head. See “Cleaning the tape
heads and tape path” for details.
 Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
available tape head demagnetizer.
 Use Type I (normal) tapes only. Type II (high
position), Type III (ferro-chrome) and Type IV
(metal) tapes are not supported.
After trying the suggested remedies, if the problem
persists, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the
batteries. After all the indications on the display
disappear, plug in the AC power cord again, or
re-insert the batteries. If the problem persists,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Frequency response
20 Hz  20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Supported audio format
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3)

Radio section

Frequency range
FM: 87.5 MHz  108 MHz (100 kHz step)
AM: 530 kHz  1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency
FM: 128 kHz
AM: 45 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Dimensions
Approx. 310 mm × 140 mm × 212 mm (12 1/4 in × 5 5/8 in ×
8 3/8 in) (W/H/D) (incl. projecting parts)

AC power cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

License and Trademark Notice
 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
 Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners. In this manual, ™ and
marks are not specified.

®

Tape deck section

Recording system
4-track 2-channel, stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 150 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
Type I (normal): 80 Hz – 10,000 Hz

Input

AUDIO IN
Stereo mini jack

Output

 (headphones) stereo mini jack
For 16   32  impedance headphones

General

Speaker
Full range, 8 cm (3 1/4 in) dia., 4 , cone type (2)
Power output
1.7 W + 1.7 W (at 4 , 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz (AC power supply)
9 V DC (6 R14 (size C) batteries)

For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at the following
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http://www.sony.com/productregistration
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other important announcements. Registering your
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unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or
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