Sony CFD-RS60CP Leaflet

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer 

servicing to qualified personnel only.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of 

the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. 

And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place 

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. 

Should you notice an abnormality in the apparatus, 

disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet 

immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a 

bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct 

sunlight, fire or the like.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 

headphones can cause hearing loss.

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that this product shall not be treated as household waste. 

Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 

collection point for the recycling of electrical and 

electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is 

disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential 

negative consequences for the environment and human 

health, which could otherwise be caused by 

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The 

recycling of materials will help to conserve natural 

resources. For more detailed information about recycling 

of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, 

your household waste disposal service or the shop where 

you purchased the product.

Applicable accessories: Remote control

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

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

120 V model
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
Other models
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM:  531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step) 

530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)

Antennas

FM: Telescopic antenna

AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Recording system

4-track 2 channel stereo

Fast winding time

Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60

Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz

Supported bit rate

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):

32 - 320 kbps, VBR

Sampling frequencies

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):

32/44.1/48 kHz

  (USB) port

USB-A (Full Speed)

Speaker

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

Input

  (USB) port: Type A, maximum

current 500 mA

Outputs

Headphones jack (stereo minijack)

For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones

Power output

2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 Ω, 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder:

Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand models: 230 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Mexico model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Other models: 230 V AC, 50 Hz

9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries

For remote control: 

3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries

Power consumption 

AC 18 W

Battery life

For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording 
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h 
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
Tape playback 
Sony R20P: approx. 7 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 12 h
CD playback 
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h

Dimensions

Approx. 420 × 158.5 × 260 mm (w/h/d)

(incl. projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 3.8 kg (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessories

AC power cord (1)

Remote control (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Sony MDR headphones series

Audio CD

Track number

Playing time

MP3 disc

MP3 file number

After the file name is displayed, the 

playing time will appear

Pause playback



 on the unit ( on the remote) 

. To resume play, press it again.

Stop playback



 .

Go to the next 

track/MP3 file



 .

Go back to the 

previous track/

MP3 file



 .

Select a folder on 

an MP3 disc

 + on the unit to go forward and 

 – to go backward . 

(On the remote, use FOLDER + or 

– .)

Locate a point 

while listening to 

the sound



 (forward) or  (backward) 

 on the unit while playing and 

hold it until you find the point (On 

the remote, use  or  .)

Locate a point 

while observing 

the display



 (forward) or  (backward) 

 on the unit in pause and hold it 

until you find the point (On the 

remote, use  or  .)

Locate a specific 

track/MP3 file 

directly

the number button  of the track/

MP3 file on the remote.

Remove the CD



 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE .



 Playback starts from the track/MP3 file you last stopped playing 

(Resume play). During stop, the track/MP3 file number to be played 

is displayed.



 To cancel the resume play (to start play from the beginning of the 

first track/MP3 file), press   or open the CD compartment in 

stop mode.

(Example)

For track/MP3 file number 1: Press 1 , and then 

ENTER .

For track/MP3 file number 12: Press 1, 2 , and then 

ENTER .

For track/MP3 file number 123: Press 1, 2, 3 , and then 

ENTER .
Note

You cannot locate a specific track/MP3 file if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit 

in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing MODE .

The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:

Folder
MP3 file



 When the disc is inserted, the unit reads all the files on that disc. 

During this time, “READING” is displayed. If there are many folders 

or non-MP3 files on the disc, it may take a long time for play to 

begin or for the next MP3 file to start play. 

Do not save unnecessary folders or files other than MP3 ones in the 

disc to be used for MP3 listening.



 Locating a specific MP3 file using the number buttons  on the 

remote is only available for the MP3 files in the selected folder.



 A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.



 Maximum number of files: 255



 Maximum number of folders: 150 

Maximum number of folders and files in total: 300 

Maximum directory steps: 8



 Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 32 

characters.



 The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this unit. 

Other characters are displayed as “_”.



 This unit conforms to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag format. If the file 

has the ID3 tag information, “song title”, “artist name”, and “album 

name” can be displayed.



 When naming, be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file 

name.



 If you put the extension “mp3” to a file other than an MP3 file, the 

unit cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random 

noise that could damage your speakers.



 The file name does not correspond to the ID3 tag.

Press RADIO  on the unit (BAND  on the 

remote) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes 

as follows:

“FM”  “AM”.

Hold down TUNE + or –  until the frequency digits 

begin to change in the display.
The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies and 

stops when it finds a clear station.

If you cannot tune in a station, press TUNE + or –  

repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.

When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST” 

appears.

If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE  until “Mono” appears in 

the display and the radio will play in monaural.

If you need to change the AM tuning interval, do the 

following:

Press RADIO  on the unit until “AM” is displayed.

Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY  on the unit for 2 

seconds.

Press RADIO  on the unit for 2 seconds.
“9K STEP” or “10K STEP” flashes.

Press PRESET + or –  on the unit to select 

“9K STEP” for 9 kHz interval or “10K STEP” for 10 kHz 

interval.

Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY  on the unit.

After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset your 

preset AM radio stations.

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

Press TAPE  on the unit.

Press 

  on the unit, and insert the tape into 

the tape compartment with the side you want to 

play facing you. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close 

the compartment.
Make sure there is no slack in the tape to avoid 

damaging the tape or the unit.

Press 

  on the unit. 

The unit starts playing.

Pause playback



  on the unit. To resume play, 

press it again.

Stop playback



  on the unit.

Fast-forward or 

rewind



 or  (fast forward or 

rewind)  on the unit.

Eject the cassette



  on the unit.

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

Press 

  on the unit to open the tape 

compartment and insert a blank tape with the side 

you want to record on facing you. Use TYPE I (normal) 

tape only. Close the compartment.

Select the program source you want to record.
To record from the CD player, place a CD and press 

CD  on the unit.

To record from the radio, tune in the station you want.

Press 

  on the unit to start recording

( is depressed automatically).

Pause recording



  on the unit. 

Press the button again to 

resume recording.

Stop recording



  on the unit.



 Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the 

recording level.



 If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you’ve pressed  

 in step 3, press MODE  on the unit to select the position of ISS 

(Interference Suppress Switch) that most decreases the noise.



 For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for 

recording.



 To erase a recording, proceed as follows:

1 Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase.

2 Press TAPE  on the unit.

3 Press   on the unit.

You can listen to music stored on an optional USB device 

(digital music player or USB storage media).

Only music files in the MP3 format* can be played on 

this unit.

See “Playable/Recordable USB devices” on the back page 

for a list of the USB devices that can be connected to this 

unit.

* Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot 

be played on this unit.

Press USB  on the unit.

Connect the USB device to the 



 (USB) port  on 

the unit.
“USB MEMORY” appears in the display.

Press  .
The unit starts playing.

MP3 file number

After the file name is displayed, the 

playing time will appear

Press VOLUME + or – (or VOL + or – on the remote) 

 to adjust the volume.

Pause playback



 (or  on the unit) . To 

resume play, press the button 

again*.

Stop playback



 .

Select a folder

 + or – . 

Select a file



 or  . 

Find a point in a 

file

Hold down  or   during 

playback, and release the button at 

the desired point.

Select Repeat Play REPEAT  on the unit repeatedly 

until “ ” or “  1” appears.

Remove the USB 

device

Hold down   until “NO DEV” 

appears, then remove the USB 

device.

* When playing a VBR MP3 file, the unit may resume playback from a 

different point.

Press MODE  repeatedly while the USB device is not 

playing. You can select Normal Play (“ ” for all files in 

the folder on the USB device), Shuffle Play (“SHUF” or  

“  SHUF”), or Program Play (“PGM”).
Notes on the USB device



 You cannot change the play mode during playback.



 Some time may be needed before playback starts when:

– the folder structure is complex.

– the USB device is close to capacity.



 When a USB device is connected, the unit reads all the files on the 

device. If there are many folders or files on the device, it may take a 

long time for the unit to finish reading them.



 Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a USB hub.



 In the case of some USB devices, when an operation is performed on 

the USB device, there may be a delay before it is carried out on this 

unit.



 This unit may not support all the functions provided on the 

connected USB device.



 Files recorded by this unit are played back in the order of folder 

creation. Files recorded by a device other than this unit (such as 

a computer) may not play back in the order in which they were 

recorded.



 The playback order on this unit may differ from the playback order 

on the connected USB device.



 Always hold down   and make sure that “NO DEV” appears 

before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device while 

“NO DEV” is not displayed may corrupt the data on the USB device 

or damage the USB device itself.



 Do not save non-MP3 files or unnecessary folders to a USB device 

that contains MP3 files.



 During playback, folders that contain no MP3 files are skipped.



 This unit can play only MP3 files that have the “MP3” file extension.



 If there are files on the disc that have the “.MP3” file extension, but 

are not MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or malfunction.



 A maximum of 999 MP3 files and 999 folders can be contained on a 

single USB device.

  The maximum number of MP3 files and folders may vary, depending 

on the file and folder structure.



 Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording 

devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. If you use 

an incompatible USB device, the sound skipping or noise may be 

produced, or the device may not play at all.

By connecting a USB device (digital music player or USB 

storage media) to the 



 (USB) port  on the unit, you 

can record music from a disc to the USB device.

This unit supports recording from CD-DA and MP3 

discs only. Sound from this unit’s cassette player or radio 

cannot be recorded to a USB device.

Audio files are recorded on this unit in the MP3 format.

The approximate recording size is about 1 MB per minute 

of recording time from a CD. The file size may be larger 

for recordings made from an MP3 disc.

See “Playable/Recordable USB devices” on the back page 

for a list of the USB devices that can be connected to this 

unit.

This function allows you to easily record an entire disc 

onto a USB device. See also “Recording a single track or 

MP3 file to a USB device during playback” on the back 

page.

Connect a USB device with recording capability to 

the 



 (USB) port .

If a USB cable is necessary, use the USB cable supplied 

with the device to be connected.

Refer to the operation manual supplied with the USB 

device for connection details.

to the wall outlet

to AC IN





Connect the AC power cord  or 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 unit stops operating. 

Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteires, be sure to take out the CD from the unit.



 To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit.



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

Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (not supplied).

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the unit, replace all 

the batteries with new ones.

Press CD  and insert the disc that you want to 

record.

When the CD player is stopped, press MODE  

repeatedly to select the play mode.
The play mode automatically changes to Normal Play 

if the unit is in Shuffle Play, Repeat Play or Program 

Play (with no tracks or MP3 files programmed) at the 

start of recording.

For details about play modes, see “To change the play 

mode” in “Listening to music of a USB device”.

Press CD-USB SYNC/REC1  on the unit.
“REC” flashes and the display cycles through 

“CD SYNC”, “FREExxxM”* (free space on the USB 

device), and “PUSH ENT”.

The USB device changes to recording standby and the 

unit to play pause.

* If the amount of free space is in the gigabyte range, “FREExxxG” 

will be displayed as the unit.

Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY  on the unit (or ENTER 

 on the remote).
Recording starts. The unit and the USB device 

automatically stop when the recording is completed.

Press  . 

Press USB  when the unit is stopped playing.

Hold down 

  on the unit until “NO DEV” appears.

Remove the USB device.

You can erase MP3 files or folders that are on a USB 

device.

Connect a USB device with recording capability to 

the 



 (USB) port .

Press USB  on the unit.

Press  or   repeatedly to select the MP3 

file or folder that you want to erase.

Press ERASE  on the unit.
When you erase a track, “TRACK” appears, followed 

by “ERASE?”

When you erase a folder, “FOLDER” appears, followed 

by “ERASE?”

To cancel the erase operation, press  .

Press DISP/ENT/MEMORY  on the unit (or ENTER 

 on the remote).
The selected MP3 file or folder is erased.

When a recording operation is first performed on a USB 

device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the 

“ROOT”.  Folders and files are generated within this 

“MUSIC” folder as follows, according to the recording 

method.
Synchro Recording

MP3

Same as the recording source

2)

CD-DA

“FLDR001”

3)

“TRACK001”

4)

MP3

“REC1”

6)

Same as the recording 

source

2)

CD-DA

“TRACK001”

4)

1)

 In Program Play, the folder name is “FLDRxxx”, and the file name 

depends on the recording source (CD-DA disc or MP3 disc). 

For details about play modes, see “To change the play mode” in 

“Listening to music on a USB device”.

2)

 Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned.

3)

 Folder names are assigned in sequential order up to a maximum of 

999 (including root and MUSIC).

4)

 File names are assigned in sequential order.

5)

 See “Recording a single track or MP3 file to a USB device during 

playback” on the back page.

6)

 A new file is recorded to the “REC1” folder each time REC1 

recording is performed.



 Do not remove the USB device during recording or erase operations. 

Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the 

USB device itself.



 Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a USB hub.



 When recording from a CD, the tracks are recorded as MP3 files at 

128 kbps. When recording from an MP3 disc, MP3 files are recorded 

with the same bit rate as the original MP3 files.



 While recording from an MP3 disc, no sound is output and “HI-

SPEED” appears.



 CD text information is not included in the MP3 files.



 If you cancel a recording before it is completed, an MP3 file is 

created with the contents up to the point the recording was stopped.



 Recording stops automatically if: 

– the USB device runs out of space during recording, or

– the number of MP3 files on the USB device reaches the limit that 

the unit can recognize.



 A maximum of 999 MP3 files and 999 folders can be contained on a 

single USB device (including root and MUSIC).

  The maximum number of MP3 files and folders may vary, depending 

on the MP3 file and folder structure.



 You cannot erase MP3 files and folders in Shuffle Play or Program 

Play.



 If a folder to be erased contains non-MP3 format files or sub folders, 

these are not erased.



 If a folder or file with the same name as the one you are trying to 

record already exists on the USB device, a sequential number is 

added after the name for the newly recorded folder or file to avoid 

overwriting the existing one.



 When recording tracks from an MP3 disc to a USB device, there is 

no sound output.

* VOLUME + (VOL + on the remote) ,  ,   and 5  

on the remote have a tactile dot.

The unit’s operating voltage is shown on the bottom of 

the unit. For changing the AM tuning interval, radio 

frequency range, and AC operation, check the operating 

voltage of your unit.

Press OPERATE .

Press VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote) .

Connect the headphones to the  (headphones) jack .

Press SOUND  on the unit repeatedly to select the 

audio emphasis you want. 

ROCK

powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing 

low and high range audio 

POP

light, bright sounds emphasizing high 

and middle range audio

JAZZ

percussive sounds, emphasizing bass 

audio

VOCAL

the presence of vocals, stressing 

middle range audio

OFF

the whole dynamic range for music 

such as classical music

Press MEGA BASS  on the unit.

“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.

To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Press CD  on the unit.
(On the remote, press OPERATE  and then press 

FUNCTION  repeatedly until “CD” appears in the 

display.)

Press  PUSH OPEN/CLOSE  on the unit, and 

place a disc with the label side up on the CD 

compartment.
To close the CD compartment, press  PUSH OPEN/

CLOSE  on the unit.

Press  on the unit ( on the remote) .
The unit plays all the tracks/MP3 files once.

When you place MP3 discs, “MP3” appears in the 

display after the unit reads the file information.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,  

1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The 

Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is 

Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 

Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, 

please refer to the addresses given in separate service or 

guarantee documents.

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates 

DVD recorded material on one side with digital 

audio material on the other side. However, since the 

audio material side does not conform to the Compact 

Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not 

guaranteed.

This product is designed to playback discs that conform 

to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various 

music discs encoded with copyright protection 

technologies are marketed by some record companies. 

Please be aware that among those discs, there are some 

that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be 

playable by this product.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents 

licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.