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    CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 3-859-117- 12 (1) CD Radio Cassette-Cor der  1996 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions CFD-V20 CFD-V30[...]

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    Introduction CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 2 Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. 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 shoc[...]

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    3 Introduction Basic Operations CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 T able of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Creating your own program (Program Play) Setting U[...]

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    CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 Set FUNCTION to CD. 2 Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place a CD on the CD compartment. 3 Close the CD compartment. 1 4 2,3 With the label side up OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE[...]

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    Basic Operations Basic Operations 5 CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Display Track number 4 Press ^ . The player plays all the tracks once. Playing time 6 OPEN/CLOSE p ^ VOLUME Use these buttons for additional operations = / + FUNCTION To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Stop playback Press p . Pause playback Press ^ . Press again to[...]

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    CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Basic Operations 6 Listening to the radio Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 Set FUNCTION to FM or AM. 2 Turn TUNE to tune in a radio station. If the received FM stereo is too weak, the reception becomes monaural. 1 2[...]

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    Basic Operations Basic Operations 7 CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Use these buttons for additional operations To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Turn off the radio Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF). To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM. For FM For AM FUNCTION VOLUME[...]

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    CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Basic Operations 8 Playing a tape Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/ RADIO OFF). 2 Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. 3 Press ( . 32 1 With the side you want to play facing upward[...]

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    Basic Operations Basic Operations 9 CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME P p6 0/) To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Stop playback Press p6 . Fast-forward or rewind the tape Press ) or 0 for the side facing upward. Pause playback Press P . Press the button again to resume play after pau[...]

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    CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Basic Operations 10 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). 1 Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. 2 Select the program source you want to record. To record from the CD player, set FUNCTION to CD and insert a CD (see page 4). To record from [...]

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    Basic Operations Basic Operations 11 CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Use these buttons for additional operations 3 Press r to start recording. ( ( is depressed automatically). P p6 To Press Stop recording p6 . Pause recording P . Press the button again to resume recording. Tips • Adjusting the volume or the tone will not affect the reco[...]

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    CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 The CD Player 12 Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player Checking the total track numbers and playing time Check the display in stop mode. Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY/ENTER while playing a CD. To display Press DISPLAY/ENTER Remaining time on th[...]

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    13 The CD Player CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 The CD Player Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons (CFD-V30 only). You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. To locate Press a specific track directly a number button of the (CFD-V30 only) track. a point while listening [...]

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    CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 The CD Player 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see page 15 ). PLAY MODE ^ FUNCTION = / + 1 Set FUNCTION to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE until the repeat mode you want appears in the display. To repeat Select a single track REP 1 all[...]

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    15 The CD Player CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 The CD Player Creating your own pr ogram (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of the tracks on a CD. = / + Tips • CFD-V30 only: To create your own program on the remote, proceed as follows: 1 Set FUNCTION to CD on the player. 2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display[...]

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    CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Setting Up 16 Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. Use the AC power source whenever you record since recording consumes much power. Setting Up Battery compartment AC IN Connecting the AC power cord Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socke[...]

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    17 CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Setting Up Setting Up Adjusting the sound emphasis (TONE/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the tone and reinforce the bass sound. TONE MEGA BASS Adjusting the tone Turn TONE. Turn the control clockwise to enhance the high tone and counterclockwise to enhance the low tone. Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BA[...]

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    Additional Information CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 18 Pr ecautions Additional Information 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[...]

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    19 Additional Information CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • 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 s[...]

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    Additional Information CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 20 T r oubleshooting General Symptom The power does not come on. There is no audio. The audio is weak or has poor quality. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. The CD does not play/“no disc” lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The sound drops out. The tape does n[...]

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    21 Additional Information CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Symptom The tape does not record. The audio is weak/The audio quality is poor. The sound is distorted. The remote does not function. Remedy • Make sure the tape is inserted properly. • Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in place. • Clean the heads, pinch roller and c[...]

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    Additional Information CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 22 Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleanin[...]

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    23 Additional Information CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 2.8-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 2 W per channel- minimum RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC operation. Other Specifications CD pl[...]

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    CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Index A Adjusting sound emphasis 17 tone 17 B Batteries for player 16 C CD player 12 Choosing power sources 16 Cleaning cabinet 22 tape heads and tape path 22 Creating your own program 15 D, E, F, G, H Demagnetizing the tape heads 22 Display 12 S Selecting tracks 5 Setting up 16 Sound emphasis 17 T TONE 17 [...]