Sony CFS-515L User's Manual
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1. Adjusting the audio emphasis DYNAMIC SOUND SYSTEM Using the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Use To adjust MEGA BASS deep bass sound 400 Hz speaking voice middle frequencies of instrumental music 1 kHz presence of vocals 4kHz brightness of the sound 10 kHz high treble sounds or to reduce high frequency noise tape hiss Using the PRESET MODE Set the position to To MANUAL DYNAMIC i adjust the sound using the 5 BAND SEM GRAPHIC EQUALIZER DISCO DYNAMIC get powerful clear sounds emphasizing low SOUND F i SYSTEM and high range audio PARTY DYNAMIC i get light bright sounds emphasizing high an and middle range audio LIVE vNiaic get wide ranging sounds having presence Soe f Note When adjusting the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER be sure to set the PRESET MODE to MANUAL The graphic equalizer will not work in any other position To adjust the sound balance of the right and left speakers Use BALANCE Setting up the system Connecting the Speakers Make sure you turn off the power before making connections 1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down until it snaps into place 2 Connect the black wires to minus and the red wires to plus terminals the right speaker wires to the RIGHT and the left speaker wires to the LEFT terminals Tip To detach the speakers unlock the speaker and slide the speaker box all the way up and awa2. To record from the radio Tune to the station you want To record from the built in microphone Set FUNCTION to TAPE RADIO OFF 2 Insert a blank tape into deck B With the side you want to record facing you STOP EJECT 3 Press REC on deck B B PLAY is depressed automatically REC 5 H ESE To Press stop recording M4 STOP EJECT on deck B pause recording Ill PAUSE on deck B Press this button again to resume recording Tips e For best results use the AC power source e Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level e If the MW or LW programme makes a whistling sound set ISS Interference Suppress Switch or FM MODE ISS at the rear to the position that more decreases the noise Notes e While recording from the built in microphone you cannot monitor the sound through the headphones e Do not press gt FF lt lt REW or B PLAY on deck A during recording as this causes excessive wow and flutter Notes on cassettes e 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 tab hole with adhesive tape Tab for side B e The use of cassettes with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long continuous recording or playback Use TYPE I normal tape only Dubbing deck A to B 1 To dub at high speed Set FUNCTION to DUBBING H
3. IGH To dub at normal speed Set FUNCTION to DUBBING NORM FUNCTION e HIGH o DUBBING NORM e 2 Insert a recorded tape into deck A anda blank tape into deck B With the side you want to record facing you STOP EJECT 3 Press REC on deck B B PLAY is depressed automatically REC a gt gt gs i D 4 Press B gt PLAY on deck A PLAY n To stop dubbing Press B amp STOP EJECT on deck A and B Tips e For best results use the AC power source e Do not set the FUNCTION during dubbing as this causes excessive wow and flutter e Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level e When the tape in deck A ends first deck B will also stop recording When the tape in deck B ends first deck A plays on to the end of the tape
4. ION Fi 2 Set BAND to the band you want BAND BAND e FM e SW1 e SW2 e MW eFM esw eMW eLw CFS 515S CFS 515L 3 Tune to the station you want TUNING To tune in an SW band use FINE TUNING for better SW reception To turn off the radio Set FUNCTION to TAPE RADIO OFF To improve broadcast reception Reorient the aerial for FM Reorient the player itself for MW LW For SW pull the aerial vertically MW LW Tips e If the FM broadcast is noisy set FM MODE ISS at the rear to MONO and the radio will play in monaural CFS 515L only e To listen through headphones connect the headphones to the Q headphone jack For best results move the player away from a TV Use TYPE I normal tape only Playing a tape 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE RADIO FF H FUNCTION TAPE RADIO OFF 2 Insert a recorded tape into deck A or B With the side you want to play facing you STOP EJECT 3 Press B gt PLAY PLAY To Press stop playback m4 STOP EJECT fast forward or PP FF or 44 REW rewind the tape pause playback H PAUSE Press this button again to resume playback Tip When you play both decks you will hear only deck B Note Do not press gt FF lt lt REW or B PLAY on the other deck during playback as this causes excessive wow and flutter Use TYPE I normal tape only Recording deck B 1
5. ies properly e Replace all batteries if they are weak e Unplug the headphones e Adjust the volume e Set FUNCTION to the position you want to operate Noise is heard e Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player Move the Playback portable telephone etc away from the head player Cassette cannot be inserted e Insert the cassette properly The REC button does not function e No cassette is in deck B e Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place Poor playback recording or erasing quality e Dirty heads Clean the unit as shown with a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol e Demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer Pinch roller Erase head Record Playback head Pinch roller Cotton swab Precautions On safety power sources e 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 e For AC operation check that the player s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply see Specifications and use the supplied mains lead do not use any other type The voltage selector is located on the rear of the player CFS 515S only e The player is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as lo
6. ng as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the player itself has been turned off e For battery operation use six R20 size D batteries e When the batteries are not to be used remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion e The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located at the rear On placement operation e Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources or in a place subject o direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e Do not place anything within 10 mm of he side of the cabinet The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and to 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 o prevent possible damage from the magnet e If the player has not been used for a ong time set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette If you have questions or problems concerning your player please consult your nearest Sony dealer Specifications e Frequency range CFS 515S FM Saudi Arabia 87 6 107 MHz Other countries 87 6 108 MHz MW 530 1 605 kHz SW1 2 3 7 MHz SW2 7 22 MHz CFS 515L FM 65 108 MHz MW 531 1 602 kHz LW 153 279 kHz SW 5 95 18 MHz e IF FM 10 7MHz MW LW SW 455 kHz e Aerials FM SW Telescope MW LW Buil
7. t in ferrite bar e Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo e Frequency response 70 13 000 Hz e Speakers Full range 10 cm 4 inches dia 6 ohms cone type Tweeter 2 cm inches dia Output Headphones jack stereo minijack for 16 68 ohms impedance headphones Maximum power output 5W 5W Battery life FM Recording Sony R20P Approx 10 hours Sony LR20 alkaline Approx 20 hours Playback Sony R20P Approx 3 5 hours Sony LR20 alkaline Approx 8 hours e Power requirements CFS 515S 110 120 V 220 240 V AC selectable 50 60 Hz CFS 515L 230 V AC 50 Hz 9V DC six R20 size D batteries e Power consumption AC 18 W e Dimensions Approx 697 x 211 x 201 5 mm w h d 271 x 83 x 8 inches incl projecting parts and controls not incl handle e Mass Approx 5 8 kg 12 lb 13 oz incl batteries e Supplied accessory AC power cord 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Location of controls MIC VOLUME BAND FINE TUNING OPR BATT TUNING FUNCTION Eee FF STOP EJECT PAUSE PLAY REW ar 3 REC FF STOP EJECT PAUSE PLAY REW Bi eee 2 Iss FM MODE ISS 5 BAND Q GRAPHIC EQUALIZER PRESET MODE BALANCE CFS 515S only CFS 515L only Listening to the radio 1 Set FUNCTION to RADIO FUNCT
8. y from the player Choosing Power Sources To use the player on AC power source mains Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN jack 2 1 to AC IN CE 2 to a wall outlet To use the player on batteries Insert six R20 size D batteries not supplied into the battery compartment To adjust the voltage CFS 515S only Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR at the rear to your local power supply VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220 240V E 110 120V Tip For customers supplied with an AC plug adaptor use it if the plug of the mains lead does not match your mains Notes e To use the player on batteries disconnect the mains lead from the player e Replace the batteries when the OPR BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating Replace all batteries with new ones SONY N To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the player to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Radio Cassette Corder Operating Instructions Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet The FUNCTION selector is located at the front When you turn on the player the OPR BATT indicator lights up CFS 515S CFS 515L Sony Corporation 1999 Printed in India 3 862 882 61 1 Troubleshooting There is no audio Deck A e Connect the mains lead securely e Insert the batter
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