Sony CFD-S03CPL User Manual

CFD-S03CP/S03CPL.GB.2-655-837-23(1)

Using the display

You can check information about the CD using the 
display.

Checking the information of an audio 

CD

Press   twice, and you can check them in the display.

Total track number

Total playing time

Checking the information of an MP3 

disc

Press   twice, and you can check them in the display.

Total file 

number

Total folder 

number

Press DISPLAY•ENTER  on the unit while playing an 
MP3 disc. The display changes as follows:

The current file number and playing time





The song title and artist name



The album name*

* If there is no folder, “ROOT” appears.

Playing tracks/MP3 files 

repeatedly 

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks/MP3 files repeatedly in normal, 
shuffle or program play modes.

Press CD  on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.

Proceed as follows.

A single 
track/MP3 
file

1  Press REPEAT  on the unit until  

“  1” appears.

2  Press  or   to select the track/

MP3 file that you want to repeat.

3  Press  .

All tracks/
MP3 files 
on the CD

1  Press REPEAT  on the unit until “ ” 

appears.

2  Press  .

A selected 
folder (MP3 
disc only)

1  Press MODE  on the unit to display 

“FLDR” and then press REPEAT  on 
the unit until “ ” appears.

2  Select the folder by pressing   + or –  

 on the unit.

3  Press  .

Tracks/MP3 
files in 
random 
order 

1  Start Shuffle Play (see “Playing tracks/

MP3 files in random order”).

2  Press REPEAT  on the unit until 

“SHUF” and “ ” appear.

3  Press  .

Files in a 
selected 
folder in 
random 
order (MP3 
disc only)

1  Start Folder Shufle Play (see “Playing 

tracks/MP3 files in random order”).

2  Press REPEAT  on the unit until 

“FLDR”, “SHUF” and “ ” appear.

3  Press  .

Programed 
tracks/MP3 
files

1  Program tracks/MP3 files (see “Creating 

your own program”).

2  Press REPEAT  on the unit until “ ” 

and “PGM” appear.

3  Press  .

Press REPEAT  on the unit until “ ” disappears from 
the display.

Other Operations

Playing tracks/MP3 files in 

random order 

(Shuffle Play)

You can play tracks/MP3 files in random order. When 
playing an MP3 disc, you can also play MP3 files in a 
selected folder in random order (Folder Shuffle Play).

Press CD  on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.

Press MODE  on the unit until “SHUF” appears 

in the display.
When you select Folder Shuffle Play (MP3 disc 
only), press MODE 

 on the unit until “FLDR” and 

“SHUF” appear in the display. Then press   + or 
– 

 on the unit to select a folder you want.

Press 

  to start Shuffle Play.

Stop playing first. Then press MODE  on the unit until 
“SHUF” disappears from the display.

• During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3 file 

by pressing  .

• The resume function does not work during Shuffle Play.

Creating your own program 

(Program Play)

You can arrange the playing order of up to 15 tracks/
MP3 files on a CD.

Press CD  on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.

Press MODE  on the unit until “PGM” appears 

in the display.

Press  or   then press 

DISPLAY•ENTER  on the unit for the tracks 

you want to program in the order you want.
For MP3 files, press   + or – 

 first and then press 

 or   and DISPLAY•ENTER .

Audio CD

Programed track 

number

Playing order

MP3 disc

Programed file 

number

Playing order

Press   to start Program Play.

Stop playing first. Then press MODE

  on the unit until 

“PGM” disappears from the display.

Press DISPLAY•ENTER

  on the unit.

Every time you press the button, the track/MP3 file 
number appears in the programed order.

Press   once if the CD is stopped and twice if the 

CD is playing. The current program will be erased. 
Then create a new program following the programing 
procedure.

• If you try to program 16 tracks/MP3 files or more, “FULL” will 

appear in the display.

• You can play the same program again, since the program is saved 

until you open the CD compartment or turn off the unit.

• You can record your own program. After you’ve created the 

program, insert a blank tape and press   on the unit to start 

recording.

• The resume function does not work during Program Play.

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. 
You can preset up to 30 radio stations (CFD-S03CP), 20 
for FM and 10 for AM in any order, or 40 radio stations 
(CFD-S03CPL), 20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for LW 
in any order.

Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET  on the 

unit to select the band.

Hold down RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET  on 

the unit for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the 

display.

Press DISPLAY•ENTER  on the unit.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower 
frequencies to the higher ones. 

You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.

Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET  on the 

unit (BAND  on the remote) to select the band.

Tune in a station you want.

Hold down DISPLAY•ENTER  on the unit for 

2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the 

display.

Press PRESET + or –  until the preset number 

you want for the station flashes in the display.

Press DISPLAY•ENTER  on the unit.
The new station replaces the old one.

The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the 
AC power cord or remove the batteries.

Playing preset radio stations

Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET  on the 

unit (BAND  on the remote) to select the band.

Press PRESET + or –  to tune in the stored 

station.

Falling asleep to music 

Play the music source you want.

Press SLEEP  on the unit to display “SLEEP”.

Press SLEEP  on the unit to select the 

minutes until the player goes off automatically.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes 
as follows: 
“AUTO*” 

 “60MIN”  “30MIN”  “20MIN” 

 “10MIN”  “OFF”.

* When you select “AUTO”, the CD or tape stops playing in 90 

minutes at most and the player goes off automatically. When you 
are listening to the radio, the radio goes off in 90 minutes.

If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP  
on the unit, the minutes in the display are entered.
When the preset time has passed, the player goes off 
automatically. 

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.

Precautions

• Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*/MP3 files)

* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a 

recording standard used for Audio CDs.

• CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD 

format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 
1/Level 2 or Joliet

• CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-RW 

that has scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded 
with an incompatible recording device

• CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly

• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. 

Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch, 
dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking 
error.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 

commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray 
intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources 

such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in 
direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in 
temperature inside the car.

• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the 

surface of the CD.

• After playing, store the CD in its case.

• 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.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, 

star) cannot be played on this player. Attempting to do 
so may damage the player. Do not use such discs.

• For AC operation, check that the player’s operating 

voltage is identical with your local power supply (see 
“Specifications”) and use the supplied AC power cord; 
do not use any other type. 

• 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.

• Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not be 

used for an extended period of time.

• 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.

• Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, 

in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or 
mechanical shock or in a car subject to the direct rays 
of the sun.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 lens 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your 
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

General

• Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet 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.

• Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.

• Someone is using a portable telephone or other 

equipment that emits radio waves near the player. 

 Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the 

player.

CD/MP3 player

• 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.

• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/

CD-RW, recording device or application software.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are 

weak.

• 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 when 

using poor quality CD-R/CD-RW or if there is a 
problem with the recording device or application 
software.

• The following discs take a longer time to start 

playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data 

can be added).

– a disc that has many folders or non-MP3 files.

Radio

• Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.

• Reorient the player itself to improve AM or MW/LW 

reception.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are 

weak.

• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are using the remote while listening to AM or 

MW/LW radio, noise may be heard.

• If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with 

an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV.

Tape player

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

 button 



• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.

• Clean the heads by using dry- or wet-type cleaning 

cassette (available separately) after every 10 hours of 
use, before you start an important recording, or after 
playing an old tape. Failure to clean the tape heads 
can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of 
the unit to record or play tapes. For details, refer to the 
instructions of the cleaning cassette.

• The 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.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are 

weak.

Remote

• 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 remedies, if you still have problems, 
unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries. 
After all the indications in the display disappear, plug 
the AC power cord or insert the batteries again. If the 
problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony 
dealer.