Brand: SONY
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for CFD-S33
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:28 p.m.
Warranty Information
Warranty information is not explicitly stated in this manual.
Basic Operations
- Playing a CD: Press OPEN/CLOSE to open, place CD with label up, close lid. Press ▶I (direct power-on) to play all tracks.
- Listening to the radio: Connect AC power. Press BAND to select desired band. Hold TUNING/TIME SET +/- to scan for stations.
- Playing a tape: Press STOP/EJECT to open, insert tape with the side you want to play facing up, close compartment. Press PLAY (▶) to play.
- Recording on a tape: Insert blank tape. Select program source (CD or Radio). Press RECORD (●) to start recording.
Setting Up
- Choosing power sources: Use AC power cord or six size D (R20) batteries.
- Selecting audio emphasis: Press SOUND to choose sound characteristic (ROCK, VOCAL, LIVE, POP, OFF). Press MEGA BASS to reinforce bass.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| The power is not on. | Connect the AC power cord securely. Make sure batteries are inserted correctly. Make sure the desired function is selected. |
| There is no audio. | Adjust the volume. Unplug headphones. |
| "no disc" lights...when a CD is in place. | Insert CD with label side up. Make sure CD compartment is closed. Clean the CD. |
| The CD does not play. | Make sure "Cd" appears in the display. |
| The sound drops out. | Reduce volume. Clean CD or replace if damaged. Place player away from vibration. |
| The audio is weak or has poor quality. | Replace batteries if weak. Move player away from TV. (AM radio may have noise near TV). |
| The picture of your TV becomes unstable. | Move player away from TV. |
| The tape does not move... | Close cassette compartment securely. Make sure safety tab is in place. |
| The REC button does not function/The tape does not play. | Make sure "TAPE" appears in the display. |
| The tape does not erase completely. | Clean erasing head. Replace batteries if weak. |
| The tape does not record. | Make sure tape is inserted properly. Make sure safety tab is in place. |
| The audio is weak/The audio quality is poor. | Clean heads, pinch roller, capstan. Demagnetize heads. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. |
| The sound is distorted. | Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. |
| The timer does not operate. | Make sure clock time is correct. Check if AC power is on. Make sure clock indicator is displayed. |
| The remote does not function. | Replace remote batteries. Point remote at sensor. Remove obstacles. Avoid direct sunlight on sensor. Move closer to player. |