User manual SONY CFD-250

[. . . ] Attempting to do so may damage the player. Do not use such discs. 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. Troubleshooting General The power does not come on. · Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. · Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. [. . . ] · Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. Erase head Pinch roller Lens CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 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 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 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 spring-wound watches away from the player to prevent possible damage from the magnet. · 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, 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. Radio section Frequency range FM: 87. 5 - 108 MHz AM: Taiwan model: 531 - 1 611 kHz Other models: 530 - 1 710 kHz Antennas FM: Telescopic antenna AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna WARNING CFD-250 ©2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance. Remote The remote does not function. · Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. 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. · Reorient the player itself to improve AM reception. Connect the AC power cord A or insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment B . Sony R20P: approx. 3. 5 h 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. Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 h Tape playback Sony R20P: approx. 5 h CD playback Preparing the remote C Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied). 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. Replacing batteries With 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. Sony R20P: approx. 515 × 201 × 287 mm (w/h/d) (20 3/8 × 8 × 11 3/8 inches) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessory AC power cord (1) Remote control (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Location of controls Inserting a cassette With the side you want to play facing upward Playing a CD Loading a CD Remote Control Listening to the radio 1 Press RADIO BAND·AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: "FM" t "AM". [. . . ] You need to hold down the last number button to enter for about 2 seconds. (Example: To select 12, press >10 and 1 first, then hold down 2 for about 2 seconds. ) Tip The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the AC power cord or remove the batteries. Display D Total track number Total playing time E · Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level. · 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. [. . . ]