Sony CFD-S32 Manual

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a
distance of about 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the optical
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Spindle speed

200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
(CLV)

Number of channels

2

Frequency response

20 - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Frequency range

FM

87.5 - 108 MHz
or 87.6 - 108 MHz

AM

531 - 1,602 kHz

FM

87.5 - 108 MHz

MW

531 - 1,602 kHz

LW

153 - 279 kHz

IF

FM: 10.7 MHz
AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz

Aerials

FM: Telescopic aerial
AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar
aerial

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

Speaker

Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone
type (2)

Outputs

Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance
headphones

Maximum power output

2.3 W + 2.3 W

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder:
Brazilian model:

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

Other models:

230 V AC, 50 Hz

9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control (CFD-S32/S32L only):
3 V DC, 2 R6 (size AA) batteries

Power consumption

AC 20 W

Battery life

For CD radio cassette-corder:

Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h

Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h

Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h

The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
• Close the cassette compartment

securely.

The REC z button does not
function or the tape does not play
or record.
• Make sure the safety tab on the

cassette is in place.

• Make sure "TAPE" appears in the

display.

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.

The remote does not function.
• Replace all the batteries in the

remote with new ones if they are
weak.

• Make sure that you are pointing

the remote at the remote sensor on
the player.

• Remove any obstacles in the path

of the remote and the player.

• Make sure the remote sensor is

not exposed to strong light such
as direct sunlight or fluorescent
lamp light.

• Move closer to the player when

using the remote.

After trying the above remedies, if
you still have problems, unplug the
mains lead 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.

Sony Corporation © 2000

Operating Instructions

3-043-356-31(1)

Press TAPE (direct power-on).

Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Close the compartment.

Press N.

Select the program source you want to record.

To record from the CD player
Press CD and insert a CD (See "Playing a CD").

To record from the radio
Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET and tune in the
station you want (See "Listening to the radio").

Press z to start recording.
(N is depressed automatically.)

Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a
blank tape.

stop recording

xZ

pause recording

X

Press the button again to resume recording.

turn on/off the player

OPERATE (or POWER)

Tips
• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the

recording level.

• CFD-S22L/S32L/922L only: If the MW/LW program makes a

whistling sound after you've pressed z in step 3, press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) repeatedly until the
noise is at a minimum.

• For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording.
• To erase a recording, proceed as follows:

1 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase.
2 Press TAPE.
3 Press z.

adjust the volume

stop playback

fast-forward or rewind the tape

pause playback

eject the cassette

turn on/off the player

Notes on cassettes
• 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.

• The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not

recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.

c

c

VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the
remote, CFD-S32/S32L only)

xZ

M

 or m

X

Press the button again to resume play
after pause.

xZ

OPERATE (or POWER)

The power does not come on.
• Connect the mains lead securely.
• Make sure the batteries are

inserted correctly.

• Replace all the batteries with new

ones if they are weak.

• You cannot turn on the player

with the remote when you operate
the player on batteries (CFD-S32/
S32L only).

The power is not on, and
"bAttErY" and "Error" are
displayed alternately.
• Make sure the batteries are

inserted correctly.

• Replace all the batteries with new

ones if they are weak.

There is no audio.
• Make sure the function you want

to use appears in the display.

• Adjust the volume.
• 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.

The CD does not play or “no dISC”
lights in the display even when a
CD is in place.
• Make sure that the CD

compartment is closed.

• Place the CD with the label

surface up.

• Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD

compartment open for about an
hour to dry moisture
condensation.

• Make sure "Cd" appears in the

display.

The sound drops out.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the

CD is badly damaged.

• Place the player in a location free

from vibration.

• Clean the lens with a

commercially available blower.

• The sound may drop out or noise

may be heard if the CD is
recorded using a personal
computer(CD-R,etc.).

The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
• Replace all the batteries with new

ones if they are weak.

• Move the player away from the

TV.

The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM

program near the TV with an
indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.

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

Notes
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the

player stops operating. Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before
you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the player.

• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the mains lead from the player.

Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the
remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new
ones.

When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player
using the remote.

Insert one end of the supplied mains lead to the AC IN socket located at the
rear of the player, and the other end to the mains.

 to AC IN

 to the mains

To cancel the sleep function
Press OPERATE (or POWER) to turn off the power.

When you are playing a tape using this function:
If the tape length of one side is longer than the set time, the player will
not go off until the tape reaches the end.

Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”

Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes
off automatically.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes
as follows:   “60” n “90” n “120” n no indication n
“10” n “20” n “30.”

Play the music source you want.

On safety
• As the laser beam used in the CD

player section is harmful to the
eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the casing. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel
only.

• 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.

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.

On power sources
• 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 at
the bottom of the player (for
Brazilian model 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
bottom.

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 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.

• 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.

• 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 operation
• If the player is brought directly

from a cold to a warm location, or
is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the CD player
section. Should this occur, the
player will not operate properly.
In this case, remove the CD and
wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.

• 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.

This Compact Disc player is
classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
label is located on the bottom
exterior.

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

Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with
BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug
supplied need to be replaced, same
rating fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 
or   mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest
Sony service station.

About this manual
The instructions in this manual are
for the CFD-S22, CFD-S22L, CFD-
S32, CFD-S32L and CFD-922L.
Before you start reading, check
your model number. The CFD-S32L
is the model used for illustration
purposes.

Note
The name of the switch to turn on/
off this player is indicated as below:
“OPERATE”: CFD-S22L/S32L/

922L

“POWER”:

CFD-S22/S32

Brazilian model only: Adjusting the voltage
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the
bottom) to your local power supply.

Only for the customers supplied with an AC plug adaptor:
Use the supplied AC plug adaptor if the plug of the main lead does not
match your outlet.

Dimensions

Approx. 420 

×

 165 

×

 256 mm  (w/h/d)

(16 

5

⁄

8

 

×

 6 

1

⁄

2

 

×

 10 

1

⁄

8

 inches)

 

(incl.

projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb. 1 oz) (incl.
batteries)

Supplied accessory

Mains lead (1)
Remote control (1) (CFD-S32/S32L only)

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

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