Sony CFD-758 User manual

SONY.
3-756-485-21(1)
CD Radio Cassette-Corder
CFD-758
CFD-768
Operating Instructions
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© 1993 by Sony Corporation

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug
with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the
blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Information
For customers in the United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
teasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interfernce to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Owner's Record ;
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
CD radio cassette-corder. Record these numbers in the
spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.

Table of Contents
Welcome! 4
About This Manual 4
Precautions 5
Chapter
1:
Setting
Up
Looking
at
the
Controls
6
Connecting the Speakers /0
Choosing Power Sources 1
Setting the Clock /2
Selecting the Audio Emphasis /2
Chapter
2:
the
Radio
Listening
to
the
Radio
14
Presetting Radio Stations 15
Playing Preset Radio Stations 5
Chapter
3:
the
CD
(Compact
Disc)
Player
Playing
aCD
(normal
play)
16
Playing Specific Tracks 17
Playing the Beginning of Each Track (intro scan) 18
Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) /8
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play) /9
Playing Tracks Repeatedly 20
Checking and Changing Track Order 2/
Chapter 4: the Tape Player Piayinga Tape 22
Recording From the Radio 23
Recording From Another Tape (dubbing) 24
RecordingaCD 25
Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order 26
Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length 27
Chapter
5:
Additional
Features
Falling
Asleep
to
Music
28
Waking Up to Music 29
(CFD-768 Only) Timer-Recording Radio Programs 30
Setting Up a P-A System 31
For
Your
Information
Maintenance
32
Specifications 33
Troubleshooting Guide 34
index Back cover

Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony CFD-758/768 CD Radio
Cassette-Corder. The CFD series CD radio cassette-corder
is packed with fun features. Here are just a few:
* A Mega Bass sound system that boosts low frequency
range audio to provide deep, powerful bass through the
two-way bass reflex speakers
¢ A preset feature that lets you store and recall up to 24 of
your favorite radio stations
¢ Atimer that lets you set the CD player, tape player or
tadio to turn on or off whenever you want
¢ A dual tape deck that allows you to record from the radio,
CD player or from the other tape deck
« A Sound Mode feature that adjusts the audio quality for
playing
¢ Adisplay window with back light enables you to see the
operation
* Aremote commander that gives you control of the music
from your seat
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for the CFD-758 and
CFD-768. Before you start reading, check your mode!
number. The CFD-768 is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated
in the text, for example, *CFD-768 only”.
Types of differences
Model CFD-758 CFD-768
Feature
Tape transport direction One-way Selectable
(deck B only)
Auto-reverse _ Recording and playback
(deck B only)
Differences in appearance
CFD-758
CFD-768
DIR MODE
(direction mode) selector
<> DIR
(tape transport direction) button
Cloth net
REV<>FWD
(reverse/torward) indicators
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Precautions
On safety
As the laser beam used in the CD player section is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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.
On power sources
For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do
not use any other type.
For battery operation, use eight size D (R20) batteries.
Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be
used for an extended period of time.
When the operational 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 rear.
On placement
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 side of the
cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for
the player to operate properly and to prolong the life of its
components.
If the player is left in a car parked in the sun, be sure to
choose a location in the car where the player will not be
subjected to the direct rays of the sun.
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.
On operation
If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lens inside the CD player section.
Should this occur, the player will not operate properly. In
this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
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 CD or cassette.
Note on using a cassette with more than 90 minutes
of play time
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 any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Looking at the Controls
“CD Player and Clock/Ti imer
POWER switch
SLEEP button (28)
MULTI-OPERATION DISPLAY (8)
VOLUME buttons
SOUND MODE button (/2)
MEGA BASS button (/2)
TUNING/TIME SET buttons (/2)
Remote sensor
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[3]
[4]
[5]
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MIX MIC jack (31)
PHONES (headphones) jack (stereo mini-jack)
& OPEN/CLOSE button
Disc tray
Duct
Reproduces bass sound.
OPR/BATT (operation/battery) indicator

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CLOCK button (/2)
TIMER button (29, 30)
STANDBY button (29, 30)
EDIT/PGM CLEAR (program clear) button (27)
MODE button (/8)
ENTER/MEM (memory) button (/2, 15, 27)
(4)
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
CD operation buttons
00 (play/pause)
0 (stop)
K<1/>0>1 AMS*/SEARCH
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FUNCTION buttons
TAPE: for playing or dubbing a tape
RADIO: for playing or recording a radio program
CD: for playing or recording a CD
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
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PRESET buttons (/5)
Tape operation buttons for deck A
Cassette compartments
Telescopic antenna (/4)
Tape operation buttons for deck B
REV<J/> FWD (reverse/forward) indicators
(CFD-768 only)
MIX MIC (mixing microphone) jack (mini-jack) (31)
TUNING/TIME SET button (/4, 27)
BAND button (/4)
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Looking at the Controls (continued)
Rear Panel
Display Window
[4] AC IN (AC power input) socket Timer indications
Connect to the wall outlet.
REC (record) indication
[2] ISS (interference suppress switch) (23)
DUB indication
{3} Battery compartment (77)
CD play mode indications
[4] SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals (10)
ST (stereo) indication
[5] Speaker wires
OVER 16 indication
Music calendar/preset radiq station numbers
VOL (volume) indication
Time/frequency indications
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SOUND MODE indications
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? emote Commander
Controls on the remote commander with the same name as
those on the deck have the same function. Some controls
such as the number buttons are located only on the remote
commander.
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POWER switch
Number buttons (17, 19)
DISPLAY button
BAND button
VOL (volume) buttons
MEGA BASS button
Battery compartment
SOUND mode button
MODE button
Toward the remure sensor on the deck
FUNCTION buttons
CD: for playing or recording a CD
RADIO: for playing or recording a radio program
TAPE/DUB: for playing or dubbing a tape
[11] CD operation buttons
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4</INTRO SCAN (search/intro scan play)
S&P /PGM CHECK (search/program check)
Installing batteries
insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) into the
battery compartment.
To avoid malfunction, keep the commander away from
direct sunlight or strong illumination.
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Connecting the Speakers
For easy transport, the dual speakers are detachable.
Before you begin listening to music, attach the speaker
boxes and connect the speaker wires as shown below.
Make sure you turn off the power before making any
connections.
1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down until
it snaps into place. @
2 Connect the black wires to (-) minus terminals and the
red wires to (+) plus terminals. Connect the right
speaker wires to the R terminals, and the left speaker
wires to the L terminals.
To detach the speakers
Unlock the speaker ® and slide the speaker box all the
way up and away from the player.
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