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Manual

3-810-277-71(1)

Operating Instructions

CFM-12

WARNING

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.

Choosing Power Sources Troubleshooting Precautions

On safety/power sources

• 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.

• Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it

is not to be used for an extended period of

time.

• For battery operation, use four size D (R20)

batteries.

• When the batteries are not to be used, remove

them to avoid damage that can be caused by

battery leakage or corrosion.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,

power consumption, etc. is located at the

bottom.

On placement/operation

• Do not leave the player in a location near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything within 10 mm of the

rear side of the unit. 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 to prevent possible damage from

the magnet.

• Do not lift the handle when the telescopic

antenna is extended.

• If the player 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.

There is no audio.

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

• Insert the batteries properly.

• Replace all the batteries if they are

weak.

• Adjust the volume.

• Set FUNCTION to the position you

want to operate.

Cassette cannot be inserted.

• Insert the cassette properly.

• Press 6p to release 9 .

The r button does not function.

• No cassette is in the tape compartment.

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette

is in place.

Poor playback,recording or

erasing quality.

• Dirty heads. Clean the illustrated

portions with a cleaning swab slightly

moistened with cleaning fluid or

alcohol.

• Demagnetize the heads and all metal

parts in the tape path with a

commercially available tape head

demagnetizer.

Erase head

Record / Playback

head

Pinch roller

Capstan

Cotton swab

Notes on cassettes

• 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

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.

If you have questions or problems concerning

your player, please consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Radio Cassette-Corder

Side A

Tab for side A

Tab for side B

Rear Panel

Connecting the AC power cord.

Open the battery compartment and take out the

AC power cord. An opening in the compartment

door permits AC operation with the door in its

place. Then, connect the AC power cord to the

wall outlet.

• Frequency range FM: 87.6-108MHz/AM: 530-

1,710kHz

• Antennas FM: Telescope antenna/AM: Built-in

ferrite bar

• Recording system 2-track, mono

• Frequency response 100-8,000Hz

• Speakers Full-range: 7.7cm (3

/8 inches) dia x 1

• Power output 0.9W (at 10% harmonic distortion

in DC operation)

• Battery life

FM recording

Sony R20P : Approx. 24 hours

Sony LR20 alkaline : Approx. 55 hours

Playback

Sony R20P : Approx. 20 hours

Sony LR20 alkaline : Approx. 50 hours

Note

Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops

operating. Replace all the batteries with new ones.

Using the player on batteries.

Insert four size D (R20) batteries (not supplied)

into the battery compartment.

to a wall outlet

Specifications

• Power requirements 220V AC, 60Hz/6V DC,

four size D (R20) batteries

• Power consumption AC5W

• Dimensions Approx. 272 x 130 x 121.5 mm(w/h/

d)( 10

/4 x 5

/8 x 4

/8 inches) incl. projecting parts

and controls)

• Mass Approx. 1.7kg (3lb 12oz)( incl. batteries)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

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