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Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
©2016 Sony Corporation Printed in China
CFD-S70
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1
CD PLAY/PAUSE
(
)
,
and
have a tactile dot.
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2
Extend the FM antenna
only when listening to FM radio (for AM radio, a ferrite bar antenna is built into the
unit).
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply 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:
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
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 maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
This graphical symbol is located on the bottom of
the unit.
Basic Operations
Before using the unit
To turn the power on or off
Press
(power)
.
To adjust the volume
Press
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.
To listen through headphones
Connect headphones to the
(headphones) jack
.
To protect your hearing, avoid listening at excessive
volume level when listening through headphones.
To turn the bass enhancement function
on or off
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.
Playing a music disc
1
Press
to turn on the power of the unit.
2
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.
4
Press
CD PLAY/PAUSE
(
)
to start
playback.
Playing time*
2, 3
*
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)).
To switch to the CD function from other
functions
Press
CD PLAY/PAUSE
(
)
.
If a previously played disc has been set, playback
will start automatically. Press
STOP
(
)
to stop
playback if necessary.
Other operations
To
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
(
)
.
Select a folder
on an MP3 disc
Press
TUNE/
+
or
−
.
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.
Note
Resume Play is cancelled in the following cases:
When you open the CD compartment cover.
When you turn off the power.
Example of folder structure and playing order
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.
Folder
MP3 file
Notes on MP3 discs
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).
3
Place a disc in the CD compartment and then
close the compartment cover.
Push down on the center of the disc
until it fits into place.
Label side up
The disc is loaded and the disc information
appears on the display.
Audio CD
(Total number of tracks and total playing time
appear in order.)
Total number of tracks
Total playing time
MP3 disc
Total number
of folders*
1
Total number
of files
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
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) 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.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) 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.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
Listening to the radio
1
Press
to turn on the power of the unit.
2
Adjust the antenna for optimum reception.
FM
Extend the telescopic
antenna
and
adjust its length and
angle for optimum
reception.
AM
Reorient the unit
itself for
optimum
reception (a
ferrite bar
antenna is built
into the unit).
3
Press
FM/AM
repeatedly to select the “FM”
or “AM” band.
4
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.
Tips
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.
Areas with poor
reception:
Far from windows,
etc.
Areas with good
reception:
Near windows, etc.
If the reception problem still persists, try changing
the installation location.
Avoid places such as the following:
Between
buildings
Nearby
mobile
phones,
electrical
appliances
On steel desks
or tables
Presetting radio stations
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
Press
to turn on the power of the unit.
2
Press
FM/AM
repeatedly to select the “FM”
or “AM” band.
3
Hold down
FM/AM
until “AUTO” flashes on
the display.
4
Press
DISPLAY/ENTER
to store the station.
The stations are stored in memory from lower
frequencies to higher ones.
If a station cannot be preset
automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually.
1
Press
FM/AM
repeatedly to select a band.
2
Tune to the desired station.
3
Hold down
DISPLAY/ENTER
until “FM-xx”
or “AM-xx” flashes on the display.
(Example: FM)
4
Press
or
−
until the preset
number for the station you want flashes on
the display.
5
Press
DISPLAY/ENTER
to store the station.
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
(
)
.
Tip
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.
Listening to preset radio stations
1
Press
to turn on the power of the unit.
2
Press
FM/AM
repeatedly to select the “FM”
or “AM” band.
3
Press
or
−
to select a stored
preset number for the desired radio station.
Tip
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.
1
Press
FM/AM
repeatedly to select the band
“FM” or “AM.”
2
Tune to the station you want to preset.
3
Press and hold the desired
FAVORITE RADIO
STATIONS (–SET)
until you hear a beep.
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.
(Example: Presetting FM 87.5 MHz to number
)
To change the preset station
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
The preset station on the button will be replaced by
the new one.
Listening to preset stations with
FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS
buttons
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.
Playing 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.
If there is tape slack, rewind
the slack using a pencil to
avoid damaging the tape or
the unit.
1
Press
(
), insert a cassette tape into
the cassette tape compartment (
) and then
close the compartment cover.
Side with
tape
visible
facing
upward
Playing side facing forward
2
Press
to start playback.
Other operations
To
Do this
Stop playback
Press
.
Pause playback
Press
. To resume playback,
press the button again.
Fast-forward or
rewind
Press
or
.
Eject the
cassette
Press
.
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.
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.
1
Press
to turn on the power of the unit,
and then prepare the source you want to
record.
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
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.
2
Press
(
), insert a cassette tape into
the cassette tape compartment (
) and then
close the compartment cover.
Side with
tape
visible
facing
upward
Recording side facing forward
3
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.
When recording a radio program or
sound from a connected optional
component
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
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
Do this
Stop recording
Press
.
Pause recording
Press
. To resume recording,
press the button again.
Power Sources
Connect the AC power cord
, or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment
.
To a wall outlet
To AC IN
AC power cord
(supplied)
Bottom
Press down on the battery
compartment cover at
and slide it in
the direction of the arrow
.
The batteries
are oriented
in different
directions.
Insert them in
the correct
orientation as
illustrated
here.
Always insert the
side of the battery first.
Notes
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.
