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 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
Press
to turn on the power of the unit.
2
Insert a recorded tape into the cassette tape
compartment.
3
Press
.
Erasing process starts, and previous recording is
overwritten with silent data.
Other Operations
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.
Press
PLAY MODE
repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the indication
changes as follows:
Normal play (None)
Single repeat ( 1)
All repeat ( )
Selected folder play ( )*
Selected folder repeat play ( , )*
Shuffle 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
Press
to turn on the power of the unit,
and place a disc in the CD compartment.
2
Proceed as follows.
To repeat
Do this
A single track/
file
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
(
)
.
All tracks/files
1 Press
PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “ ” appears.
2 Press
CD PLAY/PAUSE
(
)
.
A selected folder
on an MP3 disc
1 Press
PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “ ” and “ ”
appear.
2 Select a folder by pressing
TUNE/
+
or
−
.
3 Press
CD PLAY/PAUSE
(
)
.
To repeat
Do this
Programmed
tracks/files
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
Press
to turn on the power of the unit,
and place a disc in the CD compartment.
2
Press
PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “ ”
appears on the display.
3
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.
Tip
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/file
by pressing
.
Creating your own program (Program
Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 25
tracks/files on a disc.
1
Press
to turn on the power of the unit,
and place a disc in the CD compartment.
2
Press
PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PGM”
appears on the display.
3
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.
4
Press
DISPLAY/ENTER
.
The track/file is programmed and the program
step number appears.
(Example: audio CD)
Step number
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program additional
tracks/files.
6
Press
CD PLAY/PAUSE
(
)
to start
Program Play.
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.
Note
If you try to program 26 tracks/files or more, “FULL” flashes
on the display.
To display programmed track/file
information
After creating your own program, you can check
information about programmed tracks/files.
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).”
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the unit to turn off automatically after a
set time has elapsed.
1
Press
SLEEP
.
The default setting (“90”) appears and the
“SLEEP” indicator lights up on the display.
2
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.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
Press
SLEEP
repeatedly to select “OFF” or turn off
the unit.
Tips
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.
Connecting optional components
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.
1
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).
2
Turn the connected component on.
3
Press
AUDIO IN
and start playing sound on
the connected component.
The sound from the connected component is
output from the speakers.
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.
Checking the remaining battery
power
When using the unit on battery power, you can
check how much battery power remains.
Battery levels and remaining battery
power
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.
Empty
Full
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.
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.
Cleaning the tape heads and tape
path
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.
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 (
).
Use a cotton
swab
moistened
with cleaning
fluid.
Lever
Play/recording
head
Capstan
Erase-head
Pinch roller
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
CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio.
It is a recording standard used for audio CDs.
*2
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.
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
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
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.
Notes on cassettes
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.
Side A
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
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.
On power sources
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.
On placement
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.
On cleaning the cabinet
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.
Troubleshooting
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.
The sound is noisy.
Is someone using a mobile phone or other
equipment emitting radio waves near the unit? If
so, move the unit away from such devices.
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.
CD player
The CD player does not play even when a
CD is in place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
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
System
Compact disc digital audio system
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.)
Number of channels
2
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)
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
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)
Power consumption
11 W
Less than 1 W (during standby mode)
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.
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)
Mass
Approx. 1.9 kg (61.7 oz) (excl. batteries)
Approx. 2.3 kg (81.2 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
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.
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