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3-858-994-41(1)
Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFM-A50
ª 1998 by Sony Corporation
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You are cautioned that any changes or WARNING modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to To prevent fire or shock operate this equipment. hazard, do not expose the player to rain or Owner's Record moisture. 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 product. Model No. CFM-A5
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Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Listening to the radio 6 Playing a tape 8 Recording on a tape Useful Functions Additional Information 10 Easy listening adjustment 12 Precautions 10 Slow playback 13 Troubleshooting 14 Maintenance Setting Up 14 Specifications 15 Location and function of controls 11 Choosing the power sources 16 Index Introduction 3
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Basic Operations Listening to the radio Dial scale 12 3 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 11). 1 Set FUNCTION to RADIO. FUNCTION RADIO 2 Set BAND to FM or AM. BAND The dial scale switches to the 88 92 96 100 104 108 MHz FM FM band you have chosen. AM AM 53 60 70 80 100 120 140 170 x10kHz 3 Turn TUNING to tune in a radio TUNING station. 4 Basic Operations
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Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations LIGHT Marker Dial scale FUNCTION VOLUME Tips To Do this • To listen by the Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. earphone, connect the earphone to the @ Turn off the radio Set FUNCTION to (earphone) jack. TAPE (RADIO OFF). • There is a earphone box on the left side of this equipment. You may To improve broadcast reception keep the supplied Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself earphone in this box. for AM. For AM For FM To m
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Playing a tape 2 3 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 11). 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE (RADIO OFF). FUNCTION TAPE (RADIO OFF) 2 Press p6 STOP/EJECT to open With the side you want STOP/EJECT the tape compartment and insert to play facing forward a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. 3 Press 9 PLAY. PLAY 6 Basic Operations
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Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations P PAUSE VOLUME p6 STOP/EJECT 0 FF/) REW Cassette Tip sensor When a cassette is button inserted, the cassette sensor button (¯/TAPE To Do this IN) comes out. You can touch the cassette Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. compartment lid to find Stop playback Press p6 STOP/EJECT out if the cassette is inserted or not. Fast-forward or Press 0 FF or ) REW rewind the tape* Pause playback Press P PAUSE Press the button again to resume play after
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Recording on a tape Built-in microphone 1 3 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 11). 1 Press p6 STOP/EJECT to open With the side you want to the tape compartment and insert record on facing forward STOP/EJECT a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. 2 Select the program source you want to record. FUNCTION To record from the radio, set FUNCTION to RADIO, set RADIO BAND to FM or AM and tune in the station you want (see page 4). FUNCTION To record from the built-in microphone, set F
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Basic Operations Tips Use these buttons for additional operations • Adjusting the volume or the tone will not affect P PAUSE p6 STOP/EJECT the recording level. • 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. • For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording. To Press Notes Stop recording p6 STOP/EJECT • If the SLOW PLAYBACK but
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Useful Functions Easy listening Slow playback adjustment This function lets you adjust the sound You can slow down the tape speed by to hear the main subject easier. about 15% to the normal tape speed. EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT switch SLOW PLAYBACK EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT control 1 Playback a tape or turn on the radio. To slow down the tape speed Press SLOW PLAYBACK to “¯ON” during 2 Set the EASY LISTENING playback. ADJUSTMENT switch to ON. 3 Turn the EASY LISTENING To cancel the slow tape spe
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Useful Functions/Setting Up Setting Up Choosing the power sources AC IN 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. Battery compartment 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) batteries (not supplied) into the batter
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Additional Information Precautions On safety • Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards Should any solid object or liquid fall into using magnetic coding or spring- the player, unplug the player, and have wound watches away from the player it checked by qualified personnel before to prevent possible damage from the operating it any further. magnet. On power sources On operation • For AC operation, use the supplied If the player has not been used for a long AC po
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Additional Information Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy There is no audio. • 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. The audio is weak or has poor • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they quality. are weak. • Move the player away from the TV. The picture of your TV becomes • If you are listening to an FM progr
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Maintenance Specifications Cleaning the tape heads and tape AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS path POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the HARMONIC DISTORTION: capstan with a cleaning swab slightly With 4.0-ohm loads, from 125-8,000Hz; rated 2.1 W minimum RMS power, moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC after every 10 hours of operation for operation. optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible Radio
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Additional Information Location and Function of controls 1 !¼
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1 FM telescopic aerial (5) 0 Frequency marker (5) 2 Carrying handle !Á OPR/BATT indicator (11) 3 Dial scale (4, 5) !ª EASY LISTENING ADJUSTMENT switch (10) 4@ (earphone) jack (mini jack) (5) !£ EASY LISTENING 5 LIGHT (Dial scale light) button ADJUSTMENT control (10) (5) !¢ BAND switch (4) 6 Tape operation buttons (6, 7) 7 EARPHONE POCKET box (5) !° TUNING control (4) !¤ VOLUME contr
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Index A, B E, F, G, H R Batteries for player 11 Easy listening adjustment 10 Recording on a tape 8 C I, J, K S Choosing power sources 11 Improving broadcast Setting up 11 reception 5 Cleaning Slow playback 10 cabinet 14 L, M, N, O tape heads and T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Listening to the radio 4 tape path 14 Troubleshooting 13 P, Q D Playing a tape 6 Demagnetizing the tape heads 14 Sony Corporation Printed in China
