Sony CFDF17CP User manual

2-639-663-12 (1)
©2005 Sony Corporation
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-F17CP

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.

Basic Operations
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files .................. 4
Listening to the radio ...................................... 8
Playing a tape ............................................... 10
Recording on a tape ...................................... 12
The CD Player
Using the display .......................................... 14
Locating a specific track ............................... 15
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) ....... 16
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) ........................................... 17
Creating your own program
(Program Play) ......................................... 17
The Radio
Presetting radio stations ................................ 19
Playing preset radio stations ......................... 20
The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis ....................... 21
The Timer
Falling asleep to music ................................. 22
Setting Up
Choosing the power sources ......................... 23
Connecting optional components ................. 24
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ............................................ 27
Maintenance ................................................. 29
Specifications ............................................... 30
About “MP3” ................................................ 31
Index ............................................... Back cover

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Playing an audio CD or MP3 files
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
1Press CD.
(On the remote, press POWER and
then press FUNCTION repeatedly
until “CD” appears in the display.)
2Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Zdown
to open the CD compartment and
place the CD on the CD
compartment.
3Close the lid of the CD compartment.
With the label side up
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Basic Operations

Basic Operations
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Display
Playing
time
Track
number
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +*, –
(VOL +*, – on the remote)
stop playback x
pause playback u* (X on the remote)
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
go to the next track >
go back to the previous track .
remove the CD PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Z**
turn on/off the player POWER
*The button has a tactile dot.
**Once you open the CD compartment, the track to start play will
change to the beginning of the first track.
Tip
Playback starts from the
track you last stopped
playing (Resume play).
During stop, the track
number to be played are
displayed.
To cancel the resume play
to start play from the
beginning of the first track,
press xin stop mode.
u
POWER
VOLUME +, –
x
PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE Z
continued
4Press u (N on the remote).
The player plays all the tracks once.
To play a CD with MP3 files, see
page 6.
Use these buttons for additional operations
., >

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Note
Before playing a file, this
player reads all file and
folder information on the
CD. Depending on the file
structure, it may take more
than a minute to read them.
During this time,
“READING” is displayed.
Tip
You can use the buttons
mentioned in the table on
page 5 for additional
operations in the same way
as when playing an audio
CD.
Playing a CD with MP3 files
1Press CD.
2Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Zto open the CD
compartment and place the CD on the CD
compartment (see page 4).
3Close the lid of the CD compartment.
4Press u.
The player plays all MP3 files on the CD.
When you play a CD with MP3 files, “MP3” appeares
in the display.
To select a folder
Press FOLDER + to go forward and FOLDER – to go
backward.
To select a file
Press >to go forward and .to go backward.
Track number
u
., >
CD
After the file name is
displayed, the playing time
will appear
PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE Z
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files (continued)
FOLDER +, –

Basic Operations
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Example of folder structure and playing
order
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:
Notes
•Afolder that does not
include an MP3 file is
skipped.
•Maximum number of
folders: 255
Maximum number of files:
255
•Folder names and file
names can be displayed
with up to 64 characters.
•The characters A - Z, a - z,
0 - 9, and _ can be
displayed on this player.
Other characters are
displayed as “*”.
•This player conforms to
Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag
format. If the file has the
ID3 tag information, “song
title”, “artist name” and
“album name” can be
displayed.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-
DA format* and MP3 files recorded in the CD-ROM
format, but playback capability may vary depending on the
quality of the disc and the condition of the recording
device.
*CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is
a recording standard used for Audio CDs.
CD-R
CD-RW
3
2
1
2
4
5
3
6
7
8
4
9
5
0
6
1
MP3 file
Folder

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Listening to the radio
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
1Press RADIO BAND•AUTO
PRESET (BAND on the remote)
until the band you want appears in
the display.
2Hold down TUNE + or – 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
TUNE + or – repeatedly to change
the frequency step by step.
2
1
Display
Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast
ST

Basic Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press MODE until
“Mono” appears in the
display and radio will play
in monaural.
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +*, –
turn on/off the radio POWER
*VOLUME + (VOL + on the remote) has a tactile dot.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for
AM.
POWER
VOLUME
+, –
MODE
for FM for AM

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Playing a tape
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Display
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23).
1Press TAPE.
2Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a recorded
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Close the compartment.
3Press N*.
The player starts playing.
* Nhas a tactile dot.
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With the side you want
to play facing upward