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3-859-117-12(1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-V20 CFD-V30 1996 by Sony Corporation CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92...
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Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________________ Serial No. ________________________ About this manual The instructions in this manual are for the CFD-V20 and CFD-V30. Before you start reading, check your model number. The CFD-V20 is the model used for illustration purpose.
14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Creating your own program (Program Play) Setting Up 16 Choosing the power sources 17 Adjusting the sound emphasis (TONE/MEGA BASS) Additional Information 18 Precautions 20 Troubleshooting 22 Maintenance 23 Specifications Back cover Index CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Introduction...
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). Set FUNCTION to CD. Press 6OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and OPEN/CLOSE place a CD on the CD compartment. Close the CD compartment. OPEN/CLOSE Basic Operations CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 With the label side up...
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Turn off the player Display Track number Playing time 6OPEN/CLOSE FUNCTION Do this Turn VOLUME. Press p. Press ^. Press again to resume play after pause. Press +. Press =. Press 6OPEN/CLOSE. Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF). Basic Operations CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92...
Listening to the radio Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 16). Set FUNCTION to FM or AM. Turn TUNE to tune in a radio station. If the received FM stereo is too weak, the reception becomes monaural. Basic Operations CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92...
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FUNCTION 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 CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Basic Operations...
Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/ RADIO OFF). Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. Press (. Basic Operations CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 With the side you want to play facing upward...
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Press p6. Stop playback Press ) or 0 for the Fast-forward or rewind the tape side facing upward. Press P. Pause playback Press the button again to resume play after pause. Press p6. Eject the cassette CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 VOLUME Basic Operations...
FUNCTION to CD and insert a CD (see page 4). To record from the radio, set FUNCTION to FM or AM and tune in the station you want (see page 6). Basic Operations CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 With the side you want to record on facing upward Display...
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• For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording. • To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE (CD/RADIO OFF). 2 Press r . Press Press the button again to resume recording. Basic Operations CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92...
The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 DISPLAY/ENTER Checking the total track numbers and playing time Check the display in stop mode. Total playing time Total track numbers Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY/ENTER while playing a CD.
+ (forward) or = (backward) while playing and hold down until you find the point. + (forward) or = (backward) in pause and hold down until you find the point. The CD Player CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Number buttons...
LOOP and a point about a second behind. When you release LOOP, the player returns to normal play. The CD Player CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 PLAY MODE FUNCTION Set FUNCTION to CD. Press PLAY MODE until the repeat mode you want appears in the display.
Press the = or + then press DISPLAY/ ENTER for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. You can program up to 20 tracks. Programed track Press ^ to start program play. CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Playing order The CD Player...
CD from the player. Setting Up CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Battery compartment Connecting the AC power cord 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.
Turn TONE. Turn the control clockwise to enhance the high tone and counterclockwise to enhance the low tone. Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BASS. To return to normal sound, press the button again. MEGA BASS TONE CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Setting Up...
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• 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.
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Side A Tab for side A Tab for side B • The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback. Additional Information CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92...
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The REC r button does not function/The tape does not play. The tape does not erase completely. Additional Information CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Remedy • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
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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 power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Remedy •...
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Pinch roller After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry. Additional Information CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Demagnetizing the tape heads After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of high frequency sound and hiss.
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AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial 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): 70 - 10,000 Hz General Speaker Full range: 10 cm dia., 2.8ohms, cone type (2)
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Program Play 15 D, E, F, G, H Demagnetizing the tape heads 22 Recording on a tape 10 Display 12 Repeat Play 14 Sony Corporation Printed in China CFD-V20/V30.E_3-859-117-1X.U2/CA2/AU6/E92 Selecting tracks 5 Setting up 16 Sound emphasis 17 TONE 17 Troubleshooting 20...