Sony Stereo CD/Cassette Boombox Home Audio Radio-User Instructions

Sony Stereo CD/Cassette Boombox Home Audio Radio

Specifications

• POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: 4-ohm loads, both channels 150 Hz 10,000 Hz
• DISTORTION: 10 % total harmonic distortion
• EMISSION DURATION: Continuous
• LASER OUTPUT: Less than 44.6 Μw
• NUMBER OF CHANNELS : 2
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB
• FREQUENCY RANGE: FM: 87.5 MHz, 108 MHz (100 kHz step), AM: 530 kHz 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
• ANTENNAS FM: Telescopic antenna, AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna,
• SPEAKER FULL RANGE: 8 cm (3 1/4 in) dia., 4, cone type (2),
• POWER OUTPUT: 1.7 W + 1.7 W (at 4, 10% harmonic distortion),
• POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (AC power supply

Introduction

Sony Stereo CD Boombox supports playback CDs, CD-R/RW, and MP3 CDs with shuffle and program functions, as well as full-function stereo sound. A cassette tape player with recording capability is built-in. FM/AM tuner with digital tuning and 30 presets, AC and battery power options, and a battery life of up to 19 hours You can connect digital music players to the aux audio input.

At the stroke of a button, MEGA BASS boost circuitry improves low-frequency bass performance; AC power cord included. Electricity 1 x AC power cord or 6 × R14/Size C dry batteries (9 VDC); 6 C Batteries are required; Polaroid C Batteries work well and last a long time.

Note: Unplug this device during lightning storms or when it is not in use for an extended length of time. Please read and follow the user guide’s instructions.

What’s in the box:

• AC cable
• warranty
• instructions
• protecting sheet

Power Source
Connect the AC power cord A or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment B.

Basic Operations

To turn the power on or off

• Press (power).

To adjust the volume

• Press VOLUME + or −.
• The volume level of this unit is adjustable in steps from 0 to 31.
• If you want to adjust the volume level continuously, hold the button down, and release it at the desired level.

To listen through headphones

• Connect headphones to the (headphones) jack.
• To protect your hearing, avoid listening at excessive volume level when listening through headphones .

To turn the bass enhancement function on or off

Press MEGA BASS.

• When you press the button, the function will either switch on (“MEGA BASS” lights up) or off (“MEGA BASS” disappears). By default, this function is turned on.

Playing a music disc

• Press Power to turn on the power of the unit.
• Insert the tip of your finger into the opening tab to open the CD compartment cover.
• Place a disc in the CD compartment and then close the compartment cover. Push down on the center of the disc until it fits into place.

To switch to the CD function from other functions

• Press CD PLAY/PAUSE
• If a previously played disc has been set, playback will start automatically. Press STOP to stop playback if necessary

Example of folder structure and playing order
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows. However, the playing order may differ from the original order on the disc, depending on the recording method used.

Listening to the radio

1. Press Power to turn on the power of the unit.

2. Adjust the antenna for optimum reception.
   FM
   AM

3. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the “FM” or “AM” band.

4. Hold down TUNE/ + or − until the frequency digits begin to change on the display.

• The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
• If you cannot tune to a station using automatic tuning mode, press TUNE/ + or − repeatedly
• to change the frequency step by step. When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST” lights up on the display

To improve radio reception

Use the radio in a place where radio signals can be easily received such as near a window. Also, adjust the antenna (FM)

If the reception problem still persists, try changing the installation location. Avoid places such as the following:

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations in the unit’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.

1. Press power button to turn on the power of the unit.
2. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the “FM” or “AM” band.
3. Hold down FM/AM until “AUTO” flashes on the display.
4. Press DISPLAY/ENTER to store the station. The stations are stored in memory from lower frequencies to higher ones.

If a station cannot be preset automatically

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

1. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select a band.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Hold down DISPLAY/ENTER until “FM-xx” or “AM-xx” flashes on the display.
4. Press PRESET + or − until the preset number for the station you want flashes on the display.
5. Press DISPLAY/ENTER to store the station. If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, that station is replaced by the new one.

If you want to cancel presetting the station, press STOP.

Listening to preset radio stations

1. Press Power button to turn on the power of the unit.
2. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the “FM” or “AM” band.
3. Press PRESET + or − to select a stored preset number for the desired radio station.

Presetting stations to FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS buttons

You can preset up to three favorite stations to the three FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET) buttons. Assign one FM or AM program for each button.

1. Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the band “FM” or “AM.”
2. Tune to the station you want to preset.
3. Press and hold the desired FAVORITE RADIOSTATIONS (–SET) until you hear a beep.

The tuned station is preset to the selected button of FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET) and the same number as that of the button will light up on the display.

To change the preset station

Repeat steps 1 to 3.
The preset station on the button will be replaced by the new one.

Listening to preset stations with FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS buttons
Press the desired FAVORITE RADIO STATIONS (–SET) button.

Playing a tape

Check the following items before starting operation.

1. Use Type I (normal) tapes only. Type II (high position), Type III (ferro-chrome) and Type IV (metal) tapes are not supported.
2. If there is tape slack, rewind the slack using a pencil to avoid damaging the tape or the unit.
3. Press , insert a cassette tape into the cassette tape compartment and then close the compartment cover.
4. Press to start playback.

Recording a Tape

1. Press Power to turn on the power of the unit, and then prepare the source you want to record.
   • To record CD-DA tracks or MP3 files on a disc Place a disc in the CD compartment.
   • Make sure not to start playback. See “Playing a music disc.”
   • To record a radio program, Press FM/AM repeatedly to select a band and tune to the desired station. See “Listening to the radio.”
   • To record sound from a connected optional component, Press AUDIO IN and connect an optional component such as a TV, portable digital music player, etc. to the AUDIO IN jack and then start playback.
2. Press insert a cassette tape into the cassette tape compartment and then close the compartment cover.
3. Press O to start recording (the play button will depress automatically at the same time).
   • When recording from a disc, Playback starts automatically and recording of all the tracks/files on the disc proceeds from the first track/file. When the tape reaches the end, recording stops automatically.
   • When recording a radio program or sound from a connected optional component Recording continues until the tape reaches the end.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the unit to turn off automatically after a set time has elapsed.

1. Press SLEEP. The default setting (“90”) appears and the “SLEEP” indicator lights up on the display.
2. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is there a CD player from Sony?
  Sony has been producing high-quality CD players since 1982, when the Sony CDP-101 became the first widely available CD player.

• Is it still possible to purchase CD players?
  New CD players are continually being released by audio firms.

• Why won’t my CD player recognize the disc?
  Clean your CDs both before and after each use. Although a compact disc has a far longer life expectancy than a cassette tape, it is also more fragile. Many CD players will fail to read or skip a CD if it has scratches, dust, or other damage to the data side of the disc.

• Are CD players becoming obsolete?
  CDs aren’t going away anytime soon. Any music that is available for purchase is released on CD or hybrid SACD (very common with classical music labels). People have been buying CDs for 35 years, thus CD players aren’t yet obsolete. Remember that vinyl and new turntables are still available, ranging from ultra-low-cost to high-end.

• Why aren’t CD players standard in new vehicles?
  Newer music-playing options, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, have mostly replaced CD players in newer cars, allowing you to utilize many of the apps on your smartphone through the car’s infotainment system, allowing you to play music from your phone or connect to a Spotify account.

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