Sony CFM-A50 User's Manual
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1. For FM For AM To mark the broadcast station you often listen to If you set the marker to the frequency you often listen to you can easily tune in to this frequency after listening to other stations Me 2 5 3 4 6 oy Using the light If the dial scale is hard to see press LIGHT The light will be lit for 7 seconds Basic Operations suoneido seq 5 Playing a tape Connect the supplied AC power cord see page 11 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE RADIO OFF NCTION RADIO OFF 2 Press B amp STOP EJECT to open With the side you want the tape compartment and insert to play facing forward a recorded tape Use TYPE I normal tape only Close the compartment STOP EJECT E 2 3 Press PLAY 6 Basic Operations Tip When a cassette is inserted the cassette sensor button a TAPE IN comes out You can touch the cassette compartment lid to find out if the cassette is inserted or not Use these buttons for additional operations Il PAUSE WA STOP EJECT VOLUME lt lt FF gt gt REW Cassette sensor button To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME Stop playback Press B amp STOP EJECT Fast forward or rewind the tape Press lt lt FF or gt gt REW Pause playback Press Il PAUSE Press the button again to resume play after pause2. Eject the cassette Press B amp STOP EJECT For the side facing forward Basic Operations suoneiedo 2segq 7 8 Recording on a tape 3 2 Built in microphone Connect the supplied AC power cord see page 11 STOP EJECT g 4 Press B amp STOP EJECT to open With the side you want to the tape compartment and insert record on facing forward a blank tape Use TYPEI normal tape only 2 RADIO TA RADIO OFF FUNCTION SE Sh Select the program source you want to record To record from the radio set FUNCTION to RADIO set BAND to FM or AM and tune in the station you want see page 4 FUNCTION _ To record from the built in microphone set FUNCTION to TAPE RADIO OFF 3 Press REC to start recording A PLAY is depressed automatically Basic Operations Tips e Adjusting the volume or the tone will not affect the recording level e If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you have pressed the REC button in step 3 set the ISS Interference Suppress Switch at the rear to the position that most decreases the noise e For the best results use the AC power as a power source for recording Notes e If the SLOW PLAYBACK button is pressed during recording the tape speed will not change and recording will stay at normal speed e You cannot listen through the earphone when
3. S O N Y 3 858 994 41 1 Radio Cassette Corder Operating Instructions CFM A50 1998 by Sony Corporation 2 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the player to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert i 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 shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert AN the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet The FUNCTION selector is located at the top panel When you turn on the player the OPR BATT indicator lights up Introduction You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Owner s Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located in the battery compartment lid Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this pr
4. bject or liquid fall into the player unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e For AC operation use the supplied AC power cord do not use any other type e The player is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the player itself has been turned off e For battery operation use four R20 size D batteries e When the batteries are not to be used remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion e The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located at the bottom On placement e Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place e 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 e 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 Additional Information e 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 o
5. he REC button does not function e Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in The tape does not move place The tape does not erase completely e Clean the erasing head see page 14 i The audio is weak The audio e Press SLOW PLAYBACK to OOFF z quality is poor e Replace all the batteries with new ones if they g are weak 6 e Clean the heads pinch roller and capstan see F page 14 e Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer see page 14 The sound is distorted e The TYPE II high position or TYPE IV metal tape is being used Use TYPE I normal tape only Additional Information 13 14 Maintenance Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality To make the best possible recording however we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording Pinch roller Erase head Record playback head Capstan Cotton swab After cleaning insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry 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 At this time you should demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a co
6. l be able to hear the voice of a certain person better by emphasizing the frequency range matching to the tone of his her voice EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT switch is set to OFF Normal Sound Intensity PERSON PERSON A B Sound Frequency EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT switch is set to ON Adjusted to match person B PERSON Cc Sound The voice of person B Intensity becomes larger for easy listening PERSON B Sound Frequency Useful Functions Setting Up 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 WM A ANY Ar Battery compartment gt To the mains 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 mains Using the player on batteries Insert four R20 size D Cg batteries not supplied Zee into the battery ZBE Z compartment F To use the player on batteries disconnect the AC power cord from the player NANN ANN When to replace batteries Replace the batteries when the OPR BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating Replace all the batteries with new ones Setting Up dn Buys suoMouny jnjes n I1 12 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid o
7. mmercially available tape head demagnetizer 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 Additional Information Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 4 0 ohm loads from 125 8 000Hz rated 2 1 W minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion in AC operation Radio section Frequency range FM 87 6 108 MHz AM 530 1 710 kHz Aerials FM Telescopic aerial AM Built in ferrite bar aerial Cassette corder section Recording system 2 track 1 channel monaural Fast winding time Approx 120 s sec with Sony cassette C 60 Frequency response TYPE I normal 100 8 000 Hz General Speaker Full range 9 2 cm dia 4 ohms cone type 1 Outputs Earphone jack minijack For 32 ohms impedance earphone Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz 6 V DC four R20 size D batteries Power consumption AC6W Battery life FM recording Sony R20P Sony alkaline LR20 approx 13 h approx 35 h Tape playback Sony R20P Sony alkaline LR20 approx 7 h approx 20 h Dimensions Approx 289 x 200 x 123 mm w h d 11 4x7 x4 inches incl projecting parts Mass Approx 2 4 kg 5 lb 5 oz incl batteries Supplied accessory AC power co
8. oduct Model No CFM A50 Serial No Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Listening to the radio 6 Playing a tape 8 Recording on a tape Useful Functions 10 Easy listening adjustment 10 Slow playback Setting Up 11 Choosing the power sources 12 13 14 14 15 16 Additional Information Precautions Troubleshooting Maintenance Specifications Location and function of controls Index Introduction 3 4 Basic Operations Listening to the radio Dial scale 1 2 3 Connect the supplied AC power cord see page 11 1 Set FUNCTION to RADIO FUNCTION RADIO J 2 j Set BAND to FM or AM BAND i The dial scale switches to the A agno MW i m FMI band you have chosen ry AMI AM 63 6 00 0D D O coy Turn TUNING to tune in a radio TUNING station Basic Operations Tips e To listen by the earphone connect the earphone to the earphone jack e There is a earphone box on the left side of this equipment You may keep the supplied earphone in this box Use these buttons for additional operations LIGHT Marker Dial scale FUNCTION VOLUME To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME Turn off the radio Set FUNCTION to TAPE RADIO OFF To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM Reorient the player itself for AM
9. peration 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 Notes on cassettes e Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording If you want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape Tab for side A Tab for side B e To record on a tape with its tab broken off cover the respective tab hole for side A or B with adhesive tape e The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long continuous recording or playback Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy There is no audio General e e Connect the AC power cord securely Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak Adjust the volume Unplug the earphone when listening through speakers R The audio is weak or has poor e Replace all the batteries with new ones if they g quality are weak 0 2 e Move the player away from the TV S 5 The picture of your TV becomes e If you are listening to an FM program near the 5 unstable TV with an indoor antenna move the player o away from the TV The tape does not move when you Close the cassette compartment securely press an operation button 8 T
10. rd 1 Earphone 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Location and Function of controls aee kol TTT oo n al al El es R El lal FM telescopic aerial 5 Carrying handle Dial scale 4 5 earphone jack mini jack 5 LIGHT Dial scale light button 5 Tape operation buttons 6 7 EARPHONE POCKET box 5 SLOW PLAYBACK button 10 9 o gt NI o gt Cassette compartment lid 7 SEIS les AASARIN is Il Frequency marker 5 OPR BATT indicator 11 EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT switch 10 EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT control 10 BAND switch 4 TUNING control 4 VOLUME control 5 7 FUNCTION switch 4 6 8 Built in microphone 8 Speaker Additional Information uopeuuoyuj eUCRIPpY 15 Index A B E F G H R Batteries for player 11 Easy listening adjustment 10 Recording on a tape 8 C l J K S Choosing power sources 11 Improving broadcast Setting up 11 Cleaning e dll Slow playback 10 cabinet 14 T T U V W X Y Z tape heads and Listening to the radio 4 E ee ee tape path 14 Troubleshooting 13 P Q Demagnetizing the tape Playing a tape 6 heads 14 Sony Corporation Printed in China
11. recording from the built in microphone Use these buttons for additional operations H PAUSE m STOP EJECT suoneiedo 2seq To Press Stop recording M4 STOP EJECT Pause recording H PAUSE Press the button again to resume recording Basic Operations 9 10 Useful Functions Easy listening adjustment This function lets you adjust the sound to hear the main subject easier EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT switch EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT control Slow playback You can slow down the tape speed by about 15 to the normal tape speed SLOW PLAYBACK 1 Playback a tape or turn on the radio 2 Set the EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT switch to ON 3 Turn the EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT control to adjust to the tone of your choice Set the EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT switch to OFF to cancel Easy Listening To slow down the tape speed Press SLOW PLAYBACK to mON during playback To cancel the slow tape speed Press SLOW PLAYBACK again to OFF Note You cannot use SLOW PLAYBACK on other modes How the easy listening adjustment works Sounds could be distinguished by their frequencies When you have recorded voices of three people mixed together for example you wil
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