Sony CFD-CD777S MK2 User manual

CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
3-260-754-11 (1)
© 2003 Sony Corporation
CFD-CD777S MK2
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Operating Instructions page 2
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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.
Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
The FUNCTION selector is located at the front.
When you turn on the player, the OPR/BATT
indicator lights up.

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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Playing a CD .................................................. 4
Listening to the radio...................................... 6
Playing a tape ................................................. 8
Recording on a tape ...................................... 10
Dubbing ........................................................ 12
The CD Player
Using the display .......................................... 14
Locating a specific track............................... 14
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)....... 15
Creating your own program
(Program Play) ......................................... 16
The Tape Player
Recording through a microphone/Using
as a PA system.......................................... 17
The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis
(DYNAMIC SOUND SYSTEM)............. 18
Setting Up
Choosing the power sources ......................... 19
Connecting optional components ................. 21
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................... 22
Troubleshooting............................................ 24
Maintenance ................................................. 26
Specifications ............................................... 27
Index ............................................................. 28
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For hookup instructions, see pages 19 – 20.
1Set FUNCTION to CD.
2Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE down
to open the lid of the CD
compartment and place a CD
on the CD compartment.
3Close the lid of the CD compartment.
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Playing a CD
With the label side up
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Use these buttons for additional operations
Display
Playing timeTrack number
x
To Do this
adjust the volume Turn VOLUME.
stop playback Press x.
pause playback Press u. (On the remote, press
X.)
Press the button again to resume
play after pause.
go to the next track Press >.
go back to the previous track Press ..
remove the CD Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE.
turn off the player Set FUNCTION to TAPE• CD/
RADIO OFF.
4Press u(Non the remote).
The player plays all the tracks once.
VOLUME
u., >
Level meter
FUNCTION ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
Tip
During operation, the level
meter shows the frequency
level of the sound.
Adjusting the volume will
not affect the level meter.

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Listening to the radio
For hookup instructions, see pages 19 – 20.
1Set FUNCTION to RADIO.
2Set BAND to select the band you
want.
3Turn TUNING to tune in the station
you want.
For better SW reception, use FINE
TUNING.
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Use these buttons for additional operations
To Do this
adjust the volume Turn VOLUME .
turn off the radio Set FUNCTION to TAPE• CD/
RADIO OFF.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for
MW. For SW, extend the antenna vertically.
for FM
Tips
•During operation, the level
meter shows the frequency
level of the sound.
Adjusting the volume will
not affect the level meter.
•If the FM broadcast is
noisy, set ISS•FM MODE
at the rear to “MONO”.
Radio will play in
monaural.
for MW
VOLUME Level meterFUNCTION
for SW

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Playing a tape
For hookup instructions, see pages 19 – 20.
1Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/
RADIO OFF.
2Press xZ to open tape compartment
and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE
I (normal) tape only. Close the
compartment.
3Press PLAY N.
The player starts playing.
With the side you want
to play facing you
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Use these buttons for additional operations
To Do this
adjust the volume Turn VOLUME.
stop playback Press xZ.
fast-forward or rewind the tape Press mor M.
pause playback Press X.
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
play the opposite side of Press down DIRECTION
the tape (deck A only) once.
DIRECTION hH (reverse/
forward) indicators show the
tape direction of deck A.
eject the cassette Press xZ.
To select the direction of the tape (deck A
only)
To play Set DIR MODE to
both sides of the tape
repeatedly
both sides of the tape
from the front side to
reverse side only*
*If play begins from the reverse side, the tape stops at the end of
that side.
DIRECTION
hH
DIR MODE Level meter
VOLUME
xZ
X
m, M
m, M
X
xZ
Note
During playback, do not
press M, mor Non
the other deck as this causes
excessive wow and flutter.
Tips
•During operation, the level
meter shows the frequency
level of the sound.
Adjusting the volume will
not affect the level meter.
•To play tapes in both decks
successively, press Non
deck B and then press
PLAY and Xon deck A as
the same time. When the
tape ends on deck B, the
playback starts
automatically on deck A.

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Recording on a tape
For hookup instructions, see pages 19 – 20.
1Press xZ to open the tape
compartment on deck B and insert a
blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal)
tape only. Close the compartment.
2Select the program source you want
to record.
To record from the CD player, set
FUNCTION to CD and insert a CD
(see page 4).
To record from the radio, set
FUNCTION to RADIO, and tune in
the station you want using BAND
and TUNING (see page 6).
To record from the built-in
microphone (MIC), set FUNCTION
to TAPE•CD/RADIO OFF.
With the side you want to
record on facing you
Display
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3Start recording.
Press zon deck B (Nis depressed
automatically).
Use these buttons for additional operations
Notes
•During recording, do not
press M, mor PLAY
on deck A as this causes
excessive wow and flutter.
•While recording from the
built-in microphone (MIC),
no sound comes from the
speakers or the headphones.
• When you connect the
microphone to the MIX
MIC jack, you cannot
record from the built-in
microphone.
Tips
•Adjusting the volume or
selecting the audio
emphasis (see page 18) will
not affect the recording
level.
•If the MW program makes
a whistling sound after
you've pressed zin step 3,
set the ISS•FM MODE
(Interference Suppress
Switch) at the rear to the
position that most decreases
the noise.
•For the best results, use the
AC power as a power
source.
•To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:
1Insert the tape into deck
B.
2Disconnect the audio
source if connected to the
TV/LINE IN jack at the
rear.
3Set FUNCTION to TV/
LINE IN.
4 Press zon deck B.
xZ
X
n
To Press
stop recording xZ on deck B
pause recording Xon deck B
Press the button again to resume
recording.
Deck B
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Dubbing
For hookup instructions, see pages 19 – 20.
1Insert a recorded tape into deck A
and a blank tape into deck B. Use
TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Close the compartment.
2Set FUNCTION to DUBBING.
3To dub at high speed, press HIGH
SPEED DUBBING to
ON.
To dub at normal speed, press HIGH
SPEED DUBBING to
OFF.
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4Press Xand then press PLAY on
deck A.
5Start dubbing.
Press zon deck B (Nis depressed
automatically).
Use these buttons for additional operations
Note
During dubbing, do not set
FUNCTION or press HIGH
SPEED DUBBING as this
causes excessive wow and
flutter.
Tips
•Adjusting the volume or
selecting the audio
emphasis (see page 18) will
not affect the recording
level.
•For the best results, use the
AC power as a power
source.
• When the tape in deck A
ends first, deck B will
continue recording till the
tape end. When the tape in
deck B ends first, deck A
plays on according to the
setting of the DIR MODE
switch.
Deck A
Deck B
xZ xZ
To stop dubbing
Press xZ on deck A and B.

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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
Total playing
time
Total track
number
DISPLAY
Checking the total track
number and playing time
Press DISPLAY (DISPLAY/ENTER on the
player) in stop mode.
Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track using the
number buttons. You can also find a specific
point in a track while playing a CD.
To locate Press
a specific track directly the number button of
the track.
a point while listening to >(forward) or .
the sound (backward) while
playing and hold down
until you find the point.
a point while observing >(forward) or .
the display (backward) in pause
and hold down until
you find the point.
Note
You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF
REP” or “PGM” is lit in the display. Turn off the
indication by pressing x.
Tip
When you locate a track numbered over 10, press
>10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
Example:
To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2
and 3.
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY (DISPLAY/ENTER on the
player) while playing a CD. The display
changes as follows:
tthe current track number and playing
time
r
the current track number and the
remaining time on the current track*
r
the number of tracks left and remaining
time on the CD
*For a track whose number is more than 20, the
remaining time appears as “– –:– –”.
Number
buttons
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Playing tracks
repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
shuffle or program play modes (see page
16).
1Set FUNCTION to CD on the player.
2Proceed as follows:
To repeat
a single track
all the tracks
tracks in
random order
programed
tracks
MODE
Do this
1Press MODE until “REP 1”
appears.
2Press the number button to
select the track that you
want to repeat.
3 Press N.
1Press MODE until “REP
ALL” appears.
2 Press N.
1Press MODE until “SHUF
REP” appears.
2 Press N.
1Press MODE until “PGM
REP” appears.
2Program tracks (see step 3
on page 16).
3 Press N.
On the player
Use PLAY MODE instead of MODE, . or
>to select the track instead of the number
button, and uinstead of N.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until “REP” disappears from
the display.
Tip
Press and hold LOOP on the remote during play to
repeat a selected part of a CD. When you release
LOOP, the player returns to normal play.
N
Number
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1Set FUNCTION to CD on the player.
2Press MODE until “PGM” appears in
the display.
3Press the number buttons for the tracks
you want to program in the order you
want.
4Press Nto start program play.
Creating your own
program (Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to
20 tracks on a CD.
On the player
1Set FUNCTION to CD.
2Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” appears in the
display.
3Press .or >then press DISPLAY/
ENTER for the tracks you want to program in
the order you want.
4Press u.
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from
the display.
To check the order of tracks
before play
Press DISPLAY.
Every time you press the button, the track
number appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press xonce if the CD is stopped and twice
if the CD is playing. The current program
will be erased. Then create a new program
following the programing procedure.
Tips
•You can play the same program again, since the
program is saved until you open the CD
compartment or switch FUNCTION.
•The current program will be erased if you switch
FUNCTION or open the CD compartment.
•You can record your own program. After you’ve
created the program, insert a blank tape into
deck B and press zon deck B to start recording.
Number
buttons
MODE
DISPLAY
N
Programed
track
Playing order

The Tape Player
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The Tape Player
Recording through a
microphone/Using as a
PA system
You can record sound using a microphone
(not supplied) or use the player as a public
address system.
Recording through a
microphone
1Plug the microphone into the MIX MIC
jack and turn on the microphone if it has
a power switch.
2Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/RADIO
OFF.
3Insert a blank tape into deck B and press
zto start recording.
Using as a PA system
1Plug the microphone into the MIX MIC
jack and turn on the microphone if it has
a power switch.
2Set FUNCTION to TV/LINE IN.
3Sing or speak into the microphone and
adjust the volume.
Notes
•Acoustic feedback (howling) tend to occur when
you use a microphone with echo function.
•If acoustic feed back (howling) occurs, turn
down the volume or move the microphone away
from the speakers.
Tip
You can mix CD or radio sounds and record them
by adding your voice or other audio through the
microphone.
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The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio
emphasis
(DYNAMIC SOUND SYSTEM)
You can select the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
Using the 5 BAND GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
Slide 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER to
select the audio emphasis you want.
Use To select
MEGA BASS deep bass sound
400 Hz speaking voice, middle
frequencies of instrumental
music
1 kHz presence of vocals
4 kHz brightness of sound
10 kHz high treble sounds or to
reduce high frequency
noise/tape hiss
Using the PRESET MODE
Set the PRESET MODE selector to the
sound mode you want.
Use To
MANUAL select the sound using the 5
BAND GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER.
DISCO get powerful, clear sounds
emphasizing low and high
range audio.
PARTY get light, bright sounds
emphasizing high and
middle range audio.
LIVE get wide-ranging sounds
having presense.
Adjusting the sound balance of
the left and right speakers
Use BALANCE.
Note
When selecting the 5 BAND GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER, be sure to set the PRESET MODE
selector to MANUAL. The graphic equalizer will
not work in any other position.
BALANCE PRESET
MODE
5 BAND GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER

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Setting Up
Choosing the power sources
You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source.
1Hooking up the speakers
1Align the grooves and slide the speaker
box down until it snaps into place A.
Tips
•To detach the speakers, unlock speaker (see B
on the diagram) and slide the speaker box all the
way up and away from the player.
•Connect the supplied speakers to this player. If
you connect any other speakers or equipment,
malfunction may occur.
2Connect the black wires to (–) minus
and the red wires to (+) plus terminals;
the right speaker wires to the R and the
left speaker wires to the L terminals.
ACIN
4Battery compartment
1Speaker terminals
2to a wall outlet
Right speaker
Left speaker
Speaker cord
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2Connecting the AC power cord
Insert one end of the supplied AC
power cord to the AC IN socket located
at the rear of the player, and the other
end to the wall outlet.
Adjusting the voltage
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(at the rear) to your local power supply.
Tip
Only for the customers supplied with
an AC plug adaptor:
Use the supplied AC plug adaptor if the plug
of the AC power cord does not match your
outlet.
3Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not
supplied).
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for
about six months. When the remote no
longer operates the player, replace all the
batteries with new ones.
4Using the player on batteries
Insert eight R20 (size D) batteries (not
supplied) into the battery compartment.
To use the player on batteries,
disconnect the AC power cord from the
player.
Replacing batteries
Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT
indicator dims or when the player stops
operating. Replace all the batteries with new
ones.
Notes
•Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take
out the CD from the player.
•When you use the DC IN 12V jack, do not
connect a power cord to the cigarette lighter
socket.