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Troubleshooting

Sony Corporation © 1999

Printed in India

CFS-515S
CFS-515L

Operating Instructions

Radio
Cassette-
Corder

3-862-882-61(1)

Setting up the system

Connecting the Speakers

Make sure you turn off the power before making connections.

1

Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down until it
snaps into place 

a

.

2

Connect the black wires to (–) minus and the red wires to
(+) plus terminals: the right speaker wires to the RIGHT,
and the left speaker wires to the LEFT terminals.

Tip

To detach the speakers, unlock the speaker 

b

 and slide the speaker box all

the way up and away from the player.

Choosing Power Sources

To use the player on AC power source (mains)

Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN jack.

Specifications

There is no audio.

• Connect the mains lead securely.
• Insert the batteries properly.
• Replace all batteries if they are weak.
• Unplug the headphones.
• Adjust the volume.
• Set FUNCTION to the position you

want to operate.

Noise is heard.

• Someone is using a portable telephone

or other equipment that emits radio
waves near the player. Move the
portable telephone, etc., away from the
player.

Cassette cannot be inserted.

• Insert the cassette properly.

The

 

r

 REC button does not

function.

• No cassette is in deck B.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette

is in place.

Poor playback, recording or
erasing quality.

• Dirty heads.  Clean the unit (as shown)

with a cotton swab slightly moistened
with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

• Demagnetize the heads and all metal

parts in the tape path with a
commercially available tape head
demagnetizer.

• 

Frequency range

CFS-515S

FM: Saudi Arabia: 87.6-107 MHz

Other countries: 87.6-108 MHz

MW: 530-1,605 kHz
SW1: 2.3-7 MHz
SW2: 7-22 MHz

CFS-515L

FM: 65-108 MHz
MW: 531-1,602 kHz
LW: 153-279 kHz
SW: 5.95-18 MHz

• 

IF

FM: 10.7MHz
MW/LW/SW: 455 kHz

 Aerials

FM/SW: Telescope
MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar

 Recording system

4-track, 2-channel stereo

• 

Frequency response

70–13,000 Hz

 Speakers

Full range: 10 cm (4 inches) dia., 6 ohms,
cone type/Tweeter: 2 cm (

13

/

16

 inches) dia.

• 

Output

Headphones jack (stereo minijack), for
16–68 ohms impedance headphones

• 

Maximum power output

5 W + 5 W

 Battery life

FM Recording: Sony R20P: Approx. 10
hours/Sony LR20 alkaline: Approx. 20
hours
Playback:  Sony R20P: Approx. 3.5
hours/Sony LR20 alkaline: Approx. 8
hours

• 

Power requirements

CFS-515S

110-120 V/220-240 V AC selectable,
50/60 Hz

CFS-515L

230 V AC, 50 Hz

9V DC, six R20 (size D) batteries

• 

Power consumption

AC 18 W

• Dimensions

Approx. 697 x 211 x 201.5 mm (w/h/d)
(27 

1

/

2

 x 8 

3

/

8

 x 8 inches) incl. projecting

parts and controls, not incl. handle

• Mass

Approx. 5.8 kg (12 lb 13 oz) incl. batteries

• Supplied accessory

AC power cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

  WARNING

To use the player on batteries

Insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment.

To adjust the voltage (CFS-515S only)

Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the rear) to your local power
supply.

Tip

For customers supplied with an AC plug adaptor, use it if the plug of the
mains lead does not match your mains.

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.

Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.

The FUNCTION selector is located at
the front.
When you turn on the player, the
OPR/BATT indicator lights up.

Precautions

On safety/power sources

• 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.

• For AC operation, check that the

player’s operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply (see
“Specifications”) and use the supplied
mains lead; do not use any other type.
The voltage selector is located on the
rear of the player (CFS-515S only).

• 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.

• For battery operation, use six R20 (size

D) 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 rear.

Notes

• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the mains lead from the player.
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player

stops operating. Replace all batteries with new ones.

On placement/operation

• 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 anything within 10 mm of

the side of the cabinet.  The ventilation
holes must be unobstructed for the
player to operate properly and to
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 player
to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.

• 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 questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

Adjusting the audio emphasis

(DYNAMIC SOUND SYSTEM)

Using the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Use

MEGA BASS

400 Hz

1 kHz

4 kHz

10 kHz

Record/
Playback head

Cotton swab

Capstan

Pinch roller

Playback
head

Capstan

Pinch
roller

Erase head

2

 to a wall outlet

1

 to AC IN

Deck A

Deck B

Using the PRESET MODE

Set the position to

To

MANUAL

adjust the sound using the 5 BAND
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.

DISCO

get powerful, clear sounds emphasizing low
and high range audio.

PARTY

get light, bright sounds emphasizing high
and middle range audio.

LIVE

get wide-ranging sounds having presence.

Note

When adjusting the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, be sure to set the
PRESET MODE to MANUAL. The graphic equalizer will not work in any
other position.

To adjust the sound balance of the right and left speakers.

Use BALANCE.

a

1

b

2

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To adjust

deep bass sound.

speaking voice, middle frequencies
of instrumental music.

presence of vocals.

brightness of the sound.

high treble sounds or to reduce high
frequency noise/tape hiss.

220 - 240V

110 - 120V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

DYNAMIC

SOUND

SYSTEM

MANUAL

DYNAMIC

SOUND

SYSTEM

DISCO

DYNAMIC

SOUND

SYSTEM

PARTY

DYNAMIC

SOUND

SYSTEM

LIVE

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