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Tape Player
Playing a tape Recording Falling asleep to music Precautions • If the player is brought directly Troubleshooting The tape does not move when you Specifications AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1) (CFD-S36 only)
WARNING
For customers in the United States
or write to: Sony Direct Response
from a cold to a warm location, or Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. press an operation button. To prevent fire or shock This equipment has been tested and Myers, FL 33913
On safety is placed in a very damp room, General Design and specifications are subject to change
• Close the cassette compartment without notice. hazard, do not expose the found to comply with the limits for a
• As the laser beam used in the CD moisture may condense on the AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Class B digital device, pursuant to For CFD-S36 USA model only
1 Press TAPE (direct power-on). 1 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a 1 Play the music source you want. player section is harmful to the
eyes, do not attempt to
lenses inside the CD player
section. Should this occur, the
The power does not come on.
• Make sure the batteries are
securely.
The REC z button does not
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
Optional accessories
player to rain or moisture. Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
Declaration of Conformity
blank tape.
Display
disassemble the casing. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel
player will not operate properly.
In this case, remove the CD and
inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new
function or the tape does not play
or record.
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels
driven from 150 - 6,300 Hz; rated
Sony MDR headphone series
CD Radio protection against harmful
interference in a residential
Trade Name:
Model:
SONY
CFD-S36
wait about an hour for the
TAPE
STOP/EJECT
With the side you want to
record on facing upward 2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”
only.
• Should any solid object or liquid
fall into the player, unplug the
moisture to evaporate.
• If the player has not been used for
ones if they are weak.
• You cannot turn on the player
• Make sure the safety tab on the
cassette is in place.
1.8 W per channel-minimum RMS
power, with no more than 10 % total
harmonic distortion in AC operation.
Cassette- installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
Responsible Party:

Address:
Sony
Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive,

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SLEEP player, and have it checked by
qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
Cleaning the cabinet
2 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a
• Clean the cabinet, panel and
controls with a soft cloth slightly
recorded tape. Close the compartment. moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of
With the side you want to
play facing upward 3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes abrasive pad, scouring powder, or
solvent, such as alcohol or
off automatically. benzine.
STOP/EJECT
2 Select the program source you want to record. Each time you press the button, the indication changes
On power sources
as follows: “60” t “90” t “120” t no indication t
c To record from the CD player “10” t “20” t “30.” • For AC operation, use the
supplied AC power cord; do not
Press CD and insert a CD (See "Playing a CD"). use any other type.
Display
SLEEP • The player is not disconnected
Display
from the AC power source
CD (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
3 Press N. outlet when it is not to be used for
an extended period of time.
a long time, set it in the playback
mode to warm it up for a few
with the remote when you operate
the player on batteries (CFD-S36
only).
minutes before inserting a
cassette.
The power is not on, and
"bAttErY" and "Error" are
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
displayed alternately.
• Make sure the batteries are
your nearest Sony dealer.
inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new
ones if they are weak.
There is no audio.
• 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.
tMove the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
CD Player
The CD does not play or “no dISC”
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.
Record/playback head
Capstan
Erase head Pinch roller
Other Specifications
CD player section
Corder and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Park Ridge, NJ
07656 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
System This symbol is intended to However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
Compact disc digital audio system alert the user to the
Laser diode properties Operating Instructions presence of uninsulated particular installation. If this This device complies with Part 15 of
Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
“dangerous voltage” within
the product's enclosure that
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
Emission duration: Continuous This device may not cause harmful
may be of sufficient reception, which can be determined
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW magnitude to constitute a by turning the equipment off and on, interference, and (2) this device
(This output is the value measured at a
distance of about 200 mm from the risk of electric shock to
persons.
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
must accept any interference
received, including interference that
objective lens surface on the optical may cause undesired operation.
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Spindle speed This symbol is intended to
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
alert the user to the antenna. Owner's Record
(CLV)
Number of channels presence of important
operating and maintenance
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
The model number is located at the
bottom and the serial number is
2
Frequency response (servicing) instructions in — Connect the equipment into an located in the battery compartment.
the literature accompanying
20 - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB outlet on a circuit different from Record these numbers in the spaces
the appliance. that to which the receiver is
Wow and flutter provided below. Refer to them
Below measurable limit connected. whenever you call upon your Sony
Radio section CFD-S26 CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
— Consult the dealer or an dealer regarding this product.
Frequency range experienced radio/TV technician Model No.
CFD-S36 this product will increase eye hazard. for help.
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or
Serial No.

lights in the display even when a Lens TV: 2 - 13 CH (CFD-S36 USA model
Do not install the appliance in a modifications not expressly approved
PLAY only) Sony Corporation © 2000 About this manual
To record from the radio To cancel the sleep function • For battery operation, use six size CD is in place. Printed in China confined space, such as a bookcase or in this manual could void your
WEATHER: 1 - 7 CH (CFD-S36 USA authority to operate this equipment.
D (R20) batteries. • Place the CD with the label built-in cabinet. The instructions in this manual are for
Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET and tune in the Press POWER to turn off the power. model only)
the CFD-S26 and CFD-S36. Before you
• When the batteries are not to be surface up. Antennas 3-227-155-14(1)
station you want (See "Listening to the radio"). FM/TV/WEATHER: Telescopic
For customers in Canada If you have any questions about this start reading, check your model
used, remove them to avoid • Clean the CD.
Note antenna To prevent electric shock, match wide product, you may call: Sony Direct number. The CFD-S36 is the model
damage that can be caused by • Take out the CD and leave the CD
Display When you are playing a tape using this function: AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 used for illustration purpose.
battery leakage or corrosion. compartment open for about an
RADIO If the tape length of one side is longer than the set time, the player will Cassette-corder section
BAND • The nameplate indicating hour to dry moisture
not go off until the tape reaches the end. operating voltage, power Recording system
condensation. 4-track 2 channel stereo
AUTO PRESET consumption, etc. is located at the
To Press
bottom.
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not
finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette Choosing Power Sources
RW with the recording device. C-60
On placement Remote (CFD-S36 only)
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the Frequency response
• Do not leave the player in a • There is a problem with the
remote, CFD-S36 only) The remote does not function. TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10,000 Hz
location near heat sources, or in a quality of the CD-R/CD-RW, Connecting the AC power cord Inserting batteries into the remote
• Replace all the batteries in the General
stop playback
fast-forward or rewind the tape
xZ
M or m
3 Press z to start recording. place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical
recording device, or application
software. remote with new ones if they are
weak.
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone
Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket located
at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet.
(CFD-S36 only)
(N is depressed automatically). shock. The sound drops out. type (2)
pause playback X • Make sure that you are pointing Outputs
• Do not place the player on an • Reduce the volume. the remote at the remote sensor on
Press the button again to resume play REC Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
inclined or unstable place. • Clean the CD, or replace it if the the player.
after pause. For 16 - 68 ohms impedance
• Do not place anything within 10 CD is badly damaged. • Remove any obstacles in the path headphones
eject the cassette xZ mm of the side of the cabinet. The Power output (excluding USA model)
• Place the player in a location free of the remote and the player.
turn on/off the player POWER ventilation holes must be from vibration. 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10 %
• Make sure the remote sensor is harmonic distortion in AC operation)
unobstructed for the player to
• Clean the lens with a not exposed to strong light such Power requirements
operate properly and prolong the
Notes on cassettes commercially available blower. as direct sunlight or fluorescent For CD radio cassette-corder:
life of its components. 120 V AC, 60 Hz Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
• The sound may drop out or noise lamp light.
• Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental • If the player is left in a car parked 9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken
tab with adhesive tape. To Press
in the sun, be sure to choose a
location in the car where the
may be heard when using poor
quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs or if
• Move closer to the player when
using the remote.
For remote control (CFD-S36 only):
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
1 to AC IN
Replacing batteries
there is a problem with the Power consumption
stop recording xZ player will not be subjected to the With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the
recording device or application After trying the above remedies, if AC 20 W
Side A direct rays of the sun. Battery life remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new
pause recording X software. you still have problems, unplug the
Press the button again to resume recording.
• Since a strong magnet is used for
the speakers, keep personal credit Radio
AC power cord and remove all the
batteries. After all the indications in
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
2 to a wall outlet ones.
turn on/off the player POWER cards using magnetic coding or the display disappear, plug the power Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h
spring-wound watches away from The audio is weak or has poor Note
Tab for side A quality. cord and insert the batteries again. If Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
Tab for side B the player to prevent possible When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player
Tips the problem persists, please consult Tape playback
damage from the magnet. • Replace all the batteries with new your nearest Sony dealer. using the remote.
• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
• The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not ones if they are weak.
recording level. Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h
recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback. • Move the player away from the CD playback Using the player on batteries
• For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording. TV. Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
• To erase a recording, proceed as follows:
The picture of your TV becomes Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h compartment.
1 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase. unstable. Dimensions
2 Press TAPE. • If you are listening to an FM Approx. 420 × 159 × 284 mm (w/h/d)
3 Press z. (16 5⁄8 × 6 3⁄8 × 11 1⁄4 inches) (incl. Notes
program near the TV with an
projecting parts) • Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the
indoor antenna, move the player Mass
away from the TV. player stops operating. Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before
Approx. 3.8 kg (8 lb. 6 oz) (incl.
batteries) 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.
Location of controls Playing a CD Listening to the radio
REC PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs If a station cannot be preset automatically
Using the display Shuffle Play
1 Press CD (direct power-on). This player is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability 1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
Checking the total track number and playing time may vary depending on the quality of the disc, the recording device and want appears in the display (direct power-on).
VOLUME +,–
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY in stop mode.
1 Press CD.
application software. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as 1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
Number buttons for follows:
BX CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION x Remote Control (CFD-S36 only) CD 2 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display.
CFD-S36 USA model: “FM” t “AM” t “TV”. 2 Tune in a station you want.
Notes on CDs
Tape Z PUSH MEGA Xpand Total track number • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the Other models: “FM” t “AM”.
SLEEP compartment OPEN/CLOSE (CFD-S36 only) SLEEP
3 Press u to start shuffle play. center out. 3 Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station
Total playing time Display
POWER on for about 2 seconds.
CD FUNCTION SLEEP RADIO To select the preset number over 10, press >10 first, then the
FUNCTION POWER
POWER compartment MEGA BASS
Number buttons 1
CD/RADIO (AC ONLY)

2 3
2 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD Checking the remaining time To cancel Shuffle Play
BAND
AUTO PRESET
corresponding number buttons. You need to hold down the last number
compartment and place a CD in the CD compartment. Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY while playing a CD. Press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from the display. button to enter for about 2 seconds.
4 5 6 (Example: To select 12, press >10 and 1 first, then hold down 2 for about
MODE To display Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY 2 seconds.)
7 8 9
once Program Play
TUNE +,– MODE

BAND
0/10

TUNE+
>10
VOL
the current track number and
the remaining time on the current track* 2 Hold down TUNE + or – until the frequency digits begin CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION
Display

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PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
BAND VOL +,– to change in the display. 1
WEATHER TUNE–
the number of tracks left twice 1 Press CD. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available Display
2 3 4 5 6

WEATHER (USA and remaining time on the CD 7 >10

model only) x cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. TUNE 8 9 0/10
the current track number three times 2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air

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N X and playing time ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
MEGA Xpand
MEGA Xpand MEGA BASS
.,>
With the labeled side up
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as
“- -:- -” in the display.
3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD. The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and
TAPE in the order you want. You can arrange the playing order of stops when it finds a clear station.
MEGA • After playing, store the CD in its case.
BASS up to 20 tracks on a CD. If you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly
RADIO BAND CD
TUNE –,+ MODE OPR/BATT Display If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error. to change the frequency step by step.
AUTO PRESET Locating a specific track
.,> indicator
WEATHER
3 Close the CD compartment.
To locate Press Programmed track
The new station replaces the old one.

DISPLAY ENT Display (CFD-S36 USA

MEMORY model only) a specific track directly a number button of the track.
Playing order To Press Playing preset radio stations
a point while listening > (forward) or . (backward)
i (headphones) jack Remote sensor PUSH OPEN/CLOSE while playing until you find the adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote,
to the sound
(CFD-S36 only) c point. 4 Press u to start program play.
turn on/off the radio
CFD-S36 only)
POWER
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
a point while observing > (forward) or . (backward)
the display in pause until you find the point. 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station.
To cancel Program Play To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10 first, then
To improve broadcast reception
Tip Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display. corresponding number buttons.
Tip Reorient the antenna for FM/TV/WEATHER. Reorient the player itself
To listen through headphones, connect the headphones to the (Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first,
When you locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the for AM.
i (headphones) jack. corresponding number buttons. To check the order of tracks before play and then press 2.)
4 Press u (N on the remote, CFD-S36 only). Example:To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3. Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.
The player plays all the tracks once. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the
CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION

Note 1
Adjusting the sound emphasis (MEGA BASS/MEGA Xpand) programed order. 2 3 4 5 6
Display
You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display.
7 8 0/10 >10
Turn off the indication by pressing x. 9
To change the current program
Reinforcing the bass sound Press x once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The
Press MEGA BASS. Repeat Play current program will be erased. Then create a new program following the FM/TV/WEATHER AM
"MEGA BASS" appears in the display. Track number Playing time programming procedure. Tip Checking the weather forecast
To return to normal sound, press the button again. 1 Press CD. If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until "Mono" appears in the
display and the radio will play in monaural.
(CFD-S36 USA model only)
Tip
You can record your own program. After you’ve created the program,
Getting the MEGA Xpand effect (CFD-S36 only)
2 Proceed as follows: insert a blank tape and press z to start recording.
1 Press WEATHER.
To Press The power turns on automatically.
Press MEGA Xpand. To repeat Do this Presetting radio stations
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote,
"MEGA Xpand" appears in the display. CFD-S36 only) a single track 1 Press MODE until “REP 1” appears. You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up WEATHER
You can get the effect of expansion of the sound field. 2 Press the number button for the track to 40 radio stations (CFD-S36 USA model), 20 for FM and 10 for AM and
stop playback x
you want to repeat. TV in any order, or 30 radio stations (other models), 20 for FM and 10 for
pause playback u (X on the remote, CFD-S36 only)
all the tracks 1 Press MODE until “REP ALL” appears. AM in any order. 2 Hold down TUNE + or - until the channel indication begins to
Press the button again to resume play after change in the display.
2 Press u.
pause.
1 Press MODE until “SHUF REP” appears.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
go to the next track > tracks in random order
2 Press u. The player automatically scans the weather forecast stations
go back to the previous track .
programmed tracks 1 Press MODE until “PGM REP” appears.
2 Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until and stops when it finds a clear station.
remove the CD Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 2 Press the number buttons for the tracks "AUTO" flashes in the display. If you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly to
turn on/off the player POWER you want to program in the order you change the frequency step by step.
Display
want up to 20 tracks. RADIO Display
3 Press u. BAND
AUTO PRESET
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until “REP” disappears from the display.
3 Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies Tip
to the higher ones. Weather band provides continuous broadcast of the latest weather
information (directly from National Weather Service offices).