Operating Instructions
CD Radio
Cassette-
Corder
Power Sources
B
©2003 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
3-259-426-11 (1)
CFD-V8
English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
WARNING
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.
The FUNCTION selector is located at the front.
When you turn on the player, the OPR/BATT
indicator lights up.
Connect the AC power cord
A
or insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment
B
.
Notes
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD
from the player.
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.
A
1
to AC IN
2
to a wall outlet
Precautions
On safety
• 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.
• 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.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
heart, square, star) cannot be played on
this player. Attempting to do so may
damage the player. Do not use such discs.
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.
On power sources
• For AC operation, use the supplied AC
power cord; do not use any other type.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
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.
• 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.
Specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(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.)
Spindle speed
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
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM:
87.6 - 107.0 MHz (Hong Kong model)
87.6 - 108.0 MHz (Other models)
AM:
531 - 1 602 kHz (Hong Kong model)
530 - 1 710 kHz (Other models)
Antenna
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
General
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2
Ω
, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68
Ω
impedance headphones
Power output
1.8 W + 1.8 W (at 3.2
Ω
, 10 % harmonic
distortion in AC operation)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
Hong Kong model: 230V AC, 50 Hz
Other models: 120V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
Power consumption
AC 20 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h
Dimensions
Approx. 420
×
165
×
256 mm (w/h/d)
(16
5
⁄
8
×
6
1
⁄
2
×
10
1
⁄
8
inches)
(incl.
projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb. 1 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
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.
There is no audio.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening
through speakers.
Noise is heard.
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
other equipment that emits radio waves near
the player.
t
Move the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
CD Player
The CD does not play or “– –” lights in
the display even when a CD is in
place.
• 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.
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
R/CD-RW, recording device, or application
software.
• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
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.
• Clean the lens with a commercially available
blower.
• The sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
RWs or if there is a problem with the
recording device or application software.
Radio
Reception is poor.
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM
reception.
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM
reception.
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.
Tape Player
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
The REC
z
button does not function
or the tape does not play or record.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
Poor or distorted playback, recording
or erasing quality.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
available tape head demagnetizer.
Erase head
Pinch roller
Record/playback head
Capstan
Lens
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 AC power
cord and insert the batteries again. If the
problem persists, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
