Page 2 - WARNING
Introduction 2 Owner's Record The model number is located at thebottom and the serial number is locatedin the battery compartment lid. Recordthe serial number in the space providedbelow. Refer to them whenever you callupon your Sony dealer regarding thisproduct. Model No. CFM-A50 Serial No. WARNING ...
Page 3 - Basic Operations; Listening to the radio; Table of contents; Useful Functions
3 Introduction Basic Operations 4 Listening to the radio 6 Playing a tape 8 Recording on a tape Table of contents Useful Functions 10 Easy listening adjustment 10 Slow playback Setting Up 11 Choosing the power sources Additional Information 12 Precautions 13 Troubleshooting 14 Maintenance 14 Specifi...
Page 4 - Set FUNCTION to RADIO.
Basic Operations 4 FM MHz AM 53 60 70 80 100 120 140 170 x10kHz 88 92 96 100 104 108 Listening to the radio Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 11). 1 Set FUNCTION to RADIO. 2 Set BAND to FM or AM. The dial scale switches to theband you have chosen. 3 Turn TUNING to tune in a radiostation. ...
Page 5 - Use these buttons for additional operations; To improve broadcast reception; To mark the broadcast station you often listen to
Basic Operations Basic Operations 5 2 3 4 5 6 70 80 100 120 140 Use these buttons for additional operations To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Turn off the radio Set FUNCTION toTAPE (RADIO OFF). To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itselffor AM. Tips...
Page 6 - Playing a tape; Press
Basic Operations 6 Playing a tape Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 11). 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE (RADIOOFF). 2 Press p6 STOP/EJECT to open the tape compartment and inserta recorded tape. Use TYPE I(normal) tape only. Close thecompartment. 3 Press 9 PLAY. With the side you wantto play facin...
Page 8 - Recording on a tape
Basic Operations 8 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 11). 1 Press p6 STOP/EJECT to open the tape compartment and inserta blank tape. Use TYPE I(normal) tape only. 2 Select the program source youwant to record. To record from the radio, setFUNCTION to RADIO, setBAND to FM or AM and tune in...
Page 10 - Slow playback; To slow down the tape speed; To cancel the slow tape speed; Note; Playback a tape or turn on the radio.
Setting Up 10 Slow playback You can slow down the tape speed byabout 15% to the normal tape speed. To slow down the tape speed Press SLOW PLAYBACK to “ Ø ON” during playback. To cancel the slow tape speed Press SLOW PLAYBACK again to “ ø OFF”. Note You cannot use SLOW PLAYBACK on othermodes. Easy li...
Page 11 - Useful Functions/Setting Up; Connecting the AC power cord; AC IN
11 Setting Up Useful Functions/Setting Up Choosing thepower sources You can use the AC power orbatteries as a power source. Use the AC power source wheneveryou record, since recordingconsumes much power. Setting Up Connecting the AC power cord Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to theAC IN...
Page 12 - Precautions
Additional Information 12 Precautions Additional Information On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall intothe player, unplug the player, and haveit checked by qualified personnel beforeoperating it any further. On power sources • For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do not use a...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting; General; Radio; Tape Player
13 Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting General Symptom There is no audio. The audio is weak or has poorquality. The picture of your TV becomesunstable. The tape does not move when youpress an operation button. The REC button does not function/The tape does not move. The tap...
Page 14 - Specifications; AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS; Radio section; Demagnetizing the tape heads; Maintenance
Additional Information 14 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4.0-ohm loads, from 125-8,000Hz;rated 2.1 W minimum RMS power,with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in ACoperation. Radio section Frequency range FM 87.6 - 108 MHzAM 530 - 1,...
Page 15 - Location and Function of controls; Carrying handle
15 Additional Information Additional Information Location and Function of controls 1 FM telescopic aerial (5) 2 Carrying handle 3 Dial scale (4, 5) 4 @ (earphone) jack (mini jack) (5) 5 LIGHT (Dial scale light) button(5) 6 Tape operation buttons (6, 7) 7 EARPHONE POCKET box (5) 8 SLOW PLAYBACK butto...
Page 16 - Index
Index A, B Batteries for player 11 C Choosing power sources 11 Cleaning cabinet 14 tape heads andtape path 14 D Demagnetizing the tapeheads 14 R Recording on a tape 8 S Setting up 11 Slow playback 10 T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Troubleshooting 13 E, F, G, H Easy listening adjustment 10 I, J, K Improving bro...