4-178-175-91(2)

CD Radio Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions US
CFD-S07CP 使用說明書 CT

©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China

 WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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 expose
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like for a long time.
The nameplate and important information concerning
safety are located on the bottom exterior.

Note on DualDiscs
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.

Music discs encoded with copyright

protection technologies
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.
 Power sources


2 to a wall outlet 1 to AC IN

Connect the AC power cord  or insert six R14 (size C) 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 batteries, 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.

Preparing the remote

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

Replacing batteries
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.
 Specifications
CD player section
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.)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit

Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
AM: 531 kHz - 1,602 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 150 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 80 Hz - 10,000 Hz

General
Speaker
Full range: 8 cm dia., 4 , cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
For 16  - 32  impedance headphones
Input
AUDIO IN jack (stereo minijack)
Power output
1.7 W + 1.7 W (at 4 , 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 R14 (size C) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 13 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R14P: approx. 4.5 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 19 h
Tape playback
Sony R14P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 13 h
CD playback
Sony R14P: approx. 1 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 8 h

Dimensions
Approx. 365 mm × 134 mm × 230 mm (w/h/d)
(incl. projecting parts)
 Basic Operations

* VOLUME + (VOL + on the remote) ,   and   on the

unit have a tactile dot.

Before using the unit

To turn on/off the power
Press POWER .
Note
When turning on the power, hold down POWER  until OPR/BATT
indicator  lights up.

To adjust the volume

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

To listen through headphones

Connect the headphones to the  (headphones) jack
 on the back of the unit.

To reinforce the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS  on the unit.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Playing a CD/MP3 disc

1 Press POWER .
2 Press CD  on the unit.
(On the remote, press FUNCTION  repeatedly until
“CD” appears in the display.)
3 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.

4 Press  .
The unit plays all the tracks/MP3 files once.
When you play an MP3 disc, the MP3 indicator lights
up after the unit has read the file information.

Audio CD

Track Playing
number time

MP3 disc

MP3 file After the folder name* and song title are
number displayed, the playing time** will appear.

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

* If there is no song title in ID3 tag information “NO TITLE” will be
displayed.
** If the playing time is more than 100 minutes, “--:--” appears in the
display.
To Press
Pause playback  . 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 +  on the unit to go forward
an MP3 disc and –  to go backward.
Play the selected MODE  on the unit until
folder only (MP3 “FOLDER” appears, + or –  on
disc only) the unit to select a folder and then
  to start playing.
Locate a point  (forward) or  (backward)
while listening to  during playback and hold it
the sound until you find the point.
Locate a point  (forward) or  (backward)
while observing  in pause and hold it until you
the display find the point then press  .
Remove the CD  PUSH OPEN/CLOSE  on the
unit.

Tips
 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   while the CD is stopped. When
you open the CD compartment or turn off the unit, the resume
play is also canceled.

Example of folder structure and playing order

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

CD-R
CD-RW Folder
MP3 file

1 1
2

2 3

3 4
5

4 6
7
8

5 9

6 0

Notes on MP3 discs

 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.
We recommend that you do not save unnecessary folders or files
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.
 A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
 Maximum number of files: 511
Maximum number of folders: 256 (including the root folder)
Maximum number of folders and files in total: 512
Maximum directory levels: 8
 Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 64
characters including quotation marks.
 The characters A - Z, 0 - 9 and _ can be displayed on this unit.
Characters a - z are displayed as A - Z (capitalized). Other
characters are displayed as “_.”
 This unit conforms to Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 of the ID3
tag format. When the file has the ID3 tag information, song title,
artist name and album name can be displayed and “ID3” appears
in the display. If the file does not have ID3 tag information, “NO
TITLE” appears instead of song title, “NO ARTIST” appears instead
of artist name, and “NO ALBUM” appears instead of album name.
The ID3 tag information can be displayed with up to
30 characters.
 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.

Listening to the radio

1 Press POWER .
2 Press RADIO BAND  on the unit (BAND  on the
remote) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the radio band
toggles between AM and FM.
3 Hold down TUNE + or –  on the unit 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 – 
on the unit repeatedly to change the frequency step
by step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST”
appears.
Tip
If an FM broadcast is noisy, changing the current status to
monaural usually reduces the noise.
1 Press MODE  on the unit.
“STEREO” or “MONO” appears.
2 While “STEREO” is displayed, press MODE  on the unit to display
“MONO.”
Playing a tape
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press POWER .
2 Press TAPE .
3 Press  , and insert the tape into the tape
compartment with the side you want to play facing
upward. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. To close the
tape compartment, press CLOSE .
Make sure there is no slack in the tape to avoid
damaging the tape or the unit.

4 Press  .
The unit starts playing.

To Press
Pause playback  . To resume play, press it
again.
Stop playback  .
Fast-forward or  or  (fast forward or
rewind* rewind) .
Eject the cassette  .
* When the tape is wound to the end, press   to release 
or  .

Recording on a tape
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press POWER .
2 Press   to open the tape compartment and
insert a blank tape with the side you want to record
on facing upward. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. To
close the tape compartment, press CLOSE .
3 Select the program source you want to record.
To record from the CD player, insert a CD and press
CD .
To record from the radio, tune in the station you
want.
4 Press   to start recording
(  is depressed automatically).

To Press
Pause recording  . To resume recording,
press it again.
Stop recording  .

Tips
 Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the
recording level.
 If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you have press
  in step 4, press MODE  on the unit to select the position
of ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) that most decreases the
noise.
 For best results, use AC power as the power source for recording.
 To erase a recording, proceed as follows:
1 Press POWER .
2 Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase.
3 Press TAPE .
4 Press  .
 Other Operations

Using the display

You can check information about the CD using the
display.

Checking the information of an audio CD

To check the total track number and playing
time of the CD
Press   on the unit twice, and you can check them
in the display.

Total track number

Total playing time

Checking the information of an MP3 disc

To check the total folder number and total file
number on the CD
Press   on the unit twice, and you can check them
in the display.

Total file
number

Total folder
number

To check file information

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

The artist name

The album name*
If the file does not have ID3 tag information, “NO TITLE”, “NO
ARTIST” and “NO ALBUM” appear in the display.
* If there is no folder, “ROOT” appears.

Playing tracks/MP3 files repeatedly

(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 files repeatedly in normal and
program play modes.
1 Press POWER .
2 Press CD  on the unit.
(On the remote, press FUNCTION  repeatedly
until “CD” appears in the display.)
3 Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
A single 1 Press MODE  (press  , then
track/MP3 press MODE  during playback) on
file the unit until “ 1” appears.
2 Press  or   to select the
track/MP3 file that you want to repeat.
3 Press  .
All tracks/ 1 Press MODE  (press  , then
MP3 files press MODE  during playback) on
on the CD the unit until “ ” appears.
2 Press  .
A selected 1 Press MODE  (press  , then
folder (MP3 press MODE  during playback)
disc only) on the unit until “FOLDER” and “ ”
appear.
2 Select the folder by pressing + or –
 on the unit.
3 Press  .
Programed 1 Program tracks/MP3 files (see “Creating
tracks/MP3 your own program”).
files 2 Press MODE  (press  , then
press MODE  during playback) on
the unit until “PGM” and “ ” appear.
3 Press  .

To cancel Repeat Play

Press MODE  (press  , then press MODE 
during playback) on the unit until “ ” disappears from
the display.
Playing tracks/MP3 files in random
order (Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 files in random order.
1 Press POWER .
2 Press CD  on the unit.
(On the remote, press FUNCTION  repeatedly
until “CD” appears in the display.)
3 Press MODE  (press  , then press MODE 
during playback) on the unit until “SHUF” appears in
the display.
4 Press   to start Shuffle Play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE  (press  ,
then press MODE  during playback) on the unit until
“SHUF” disappears from the display.
Tips
 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 20 tracks/
MP3 files on a CD.
1 Press POWER .
2 Press CD  on the unit.
(On the remote, press FUNCTION  repeatedly
until “CD” appears in the display.)
3 Press MODE  (press  , then press MODE 
during playback) on the unit until “PGM” appears in
the display.
4 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  on the unit.

Audio CD
Programed track
number

Playing order

MP3 disc
Programed file
number

Playing order

5 Press   to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE  on the unit
until “PGM” disappears from the display.

To check the order of tracks/MP3 files

Press DISPLAY/ENTER  (press  , then press
DISPLAY/ENTER  during playback) on the unit.
Every time you press the button, the track/MP3 file
number appears in the programed order.

To change the current program

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 programming
procedure.
Tips
 If you try to program 21 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 have 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 unit’s memory.
You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and
10 for AM in any order.
1 Press POWER .
2 Press RADIO BAND  on the unit (BAND  on the
remote) to select the band.
3 Hold down AUTO PRESET  on the unit for
2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the display.
4 Press DISPLAY/ENTER  on the unit.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually.
1 Press POWER .
2 Press RADIO BAND  on the unit (BAND  on the
remote) to select the band.
3 Tune in a station you want using TUNE + or –  on
the unit.
4 Hold down MEMORY  on the unit for 2 seconds
until the preset number flashes in the display.
5 Press PRESET + or –  until the preset number you
want for the station flashes in the display.
6 Press DISPLAY/ENTER  on the unit.
The new station replaces the old one.
Tip
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the
AC power cord or remove the batteries.

Playing preset radio stations

1 Press POWER .
2 Press RADIO BAND  on the unit (BAND  on the
remote) to select the band.
3 Press PRESET + or –  to tune in the stored station.

Connecting optional components

You can enjoy the sound from an optional component
such as a portable digital music player through the
speakers of this unit. Be sure to turn off the power
of each component before making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
component to be connected.
1 Connect the AUDIO IN jack  to the line output
jack of the portable digital music player or other
components using an audio connecting cable (not
supplied).
2 Press POWER  to turn the unit on.
3 Turn the connected component on.
4 Press AUDIO IN  on the unit (on the remote, press
FUNCTION  repeatedly until “AUDIO IN” appears
in the display), and start playback on the connected
component.
The sound from the connected component is
output from the speakers of this unit.
To connect the unit to a TV or VCR, use an extension
cable (not supplied) with a stereo-mini jack on one
end and two phono plugs on the other end.
Tip
You can record the sound of the connected component. Insert a
blank tape and press   on the unit.
 Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
• 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.

Discs that this unit CANNOT play

• 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

Notes on discs
• 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.

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 unit,
unplug the unit, 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 unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

On power sources
• For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do
not use any other type.
• Unplug the unit 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.

On placement
• Do not leave the unit 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 unit 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 unit 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 unit to prevent
possible damage from the magnet.

On operation
• If the unit 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 unit will not operate
properly. In this case, remove the CD and wait about
an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
• If the unit 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.

Notes on cassettes
• Break off the cassette
tab from side A or B Side A
to prevent accidental
recording. If you want
to reuse the tape for
Tab for side A
recording, cover the Tab for side B
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.

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your

unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
 Troubleshooting
General
The power is not on.
 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 unit with the remote when
you operate the unit on batteries.

There is no audio.
 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 unit.
 Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the
unit.

CD/MP3 player
The CD does not play or “NO DISC” is displayed
even when a CD is in place.
 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.

The sound drops out.

 Reduce the volume.
 Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged.

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

Starting playback takes more time than usual.

 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
Reception is poor.
 Reorient the
antenna to
improve FM
reception.

 Reorient the unit

itself to improve
AM reception.

The audio is weak or has poor quality.

 Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.
 Move the unit away from the TV.

 If you are using the remote while listening to AM

radio, noise may be heard.

The picture of your TV becomes unstable.

 If you are listening to an FM program near the TV
with an indoor antenna, move the unit away from the
TV.

Tape player
The tape does not move when you press an
operation button.
 Close the cassette compartment securely.

The  button  does not function or the tape

does not play or record.
 Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.

Poor or distorted playback, recording or

erasing quality.
 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
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 unit.
 Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and
the unit.
 Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong
light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.
 Move closer to the unit 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.