Sony CFD-E90L User manual

CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
3-263-561-31 (2)
© 2004 Sony Corporation
CFD-E90
CFD-E90L
Operating Instructions page 2
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Manual de instrucciones página 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.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the CFD-
E90 and CFD-E90L. Before you start reading,
check your model number. The CFD-E90L is the
model used for illustration purpose.
Note
The name of the switch to turn on/off this player is
indicated as below:
“OPERATE”: CFD-E90L
“POWER”: CFD-E90

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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
The CD Player
Using the display .......................................... 12
Locating a specific point in a track .............. 12
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ............................................ 13
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) ........................................... 14
Creating your own programme
(Programme Play) ..................................... 14
The Radio
Presetting radio stations ................................ 16
Playing preset radio stations ......................... 17
The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis
(MEGA BASS) ......................................... 18
The Timer
Setting the clock ........................................... 19
Waking up to music ...................................... 20
Falling asleep to music ................................. 21
Setting Up
Choosing the power sources ......................... 23
Connecting optional components
(CFD-E90L only) ..................................... 25
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ............................................ 29
Maintenance ................................................. 31
Specifications ............................................... 32
Index ............................................................. 33
About the demonstration
mode
If “HELLO” appears on the display, the
player is in the demonstration mode. To
exit from the demonstration mode, set the
clock or press DISPLAY for about 2
seconds.
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Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 23).
1Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE down
to open the CD compartment and
place the CD on the CD
compartment.
2Close the lid of the CD compartment.
3Press u.
The player turns on (direct power-on)
and plays all the tracks once.
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Playing a CD
Display
With the label side up
1, 2
Playing timeTrack number

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Use these buttons for additional operations
OPERATE
(or POWER)
x
u
Jog dial
VOLUME +, –
ZPUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
To Do this
adjust the volume Press VOLUME +*, – (VOL +, –
on the remote).
stop playback Press x.
pause playback Press u*.
Press the button again to resume
play after pause.
go to the next track Turn the jog dial clockwise.
(On the remote, press >.)
go back to the previous track Turn the jog dial counterclockwise.
(On the remote, press ..)
remove the CD Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE.
turn on/off the player Press OPERATE (or POWER, see
page 2).
*The button has a tactile dot.

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Listening to the radio
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 23).
1Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO
PRESET until the band you want
appears in the display (direct power-
on).
Each time you press the button, the
band changes as follows:
CFD-E90: “FM” t“AM”
CFD-E90L: “FM” t“MW” t“LW”
2Hold down TUNE + or TUNE – until
the frequency digits begin to change
in the display.
The player automatically scans the
radio frequencies and stops when it
finds a clear station.
If you can't tune in a station, press
the button repeatedly to change the
frequency step by step.
Display
Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast
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Use these buttons for additional operations
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +*, –
(VOL +, – on the remote)
turn on/off the radio OPERATE (or POWER, see page 2)
* VOLUME + has a tactile dot.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the aerial for FM. Reorient the player itself for
AM or MW/LW.
for FM
Tips
•If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press MODE until
“Mono” appears in the
display and the radio will
play in monaural.
•If you need to change the
AM/MW tuning interval,
see page 24.
OPERATE
(or POWER)
VOLUME +, –
MODE
for AM/MW/LW

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Playing a tape
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 23).
1Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a recorded
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Close the compartment.
2Press n.
The player turns on (direct power-on)
and starts playing.
With the side you want
to play facing you
Display
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Use these buttons for additional operations
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +*, –
(VOL +, – on the remote)
stop playback xZ
fast-forward or rewind the tape mor M
pause playback X
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
eject the cassette xZ
turn on/off the player OPERATE (or POWER, see
page 2)
*VOLUME + and nhave a tactile dot.
xZ
X
m, M
OPERATE
(or POWER)
VOLUME +, –

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Recording on a tape
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 23).
1Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank tape.
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
2Select the programme source you
want to record.
To record from the CD player, insert
a CD (see page 4) and press xon the
CD section.
To record from the radio, tune in the
station you want (see page 6).
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With the side you want to
record on facing you
Display
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