Sony MEGA BASS CFD-570 User manual

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CD Radio Cassette-Corder
CFD-570
Operating Instructions
COMPACT
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© 1993 by Sony Corporation

WARNING 7
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
00 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
valtage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a tisk 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.
— Mae Be Si
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.
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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
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause hammful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by tuming 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.
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of
the CD radio cassette-corder. Record the serial number in
the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CFD-570 Serial No.

Table of Contents
Welcome! 4
Precautions 5
Chapter
1:
Setting
Up
Looking
at
the
Controls
6
Connecting the Speakers = //
Choosing Power Sources = /2
Setting the Clock = /3
Adjusting the Sound Emphasis /4
Chapter 2: the Radio Listening to the Radio 15
Presetting Radio Stations /6
Playing Preset Radio Stations /6
Chapter 3: the CD (Compact Disc) Player Playing a CD (normal play) 17
Playing Specific Tracks 18
Playing the Beginning of Each Track (introscan) 19
Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) /9
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play) 20
Playing Tracks Repeatedly 2/
Checking and Changing Time and Track Order 22
Chapter
4:
the
Tape
Player
PlayingaTape
23
Recording From the Radio 2¢
Recording From Another Tape (dubbing) 25
RecordingaCD 26
Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length 27
Falling Asleep to Music 28
Waking Up to Music 29
Setting Up aP-A System 30
Chapter 5: Additional Features
For Your Information Maintenance 3! °
Specifications 32
Troubleshooting Guide 33
Index 35
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Welcome!
3
Thank you for purchasing the Sony CFD-570 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
tange audio to provide deep, powerful bass through the
bass reflex speakers
* A preset feature that lets you store and recall up to 20 of
your favorite radio stations
* A timer that lets you set the CD player or radio to tum 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
¢ Adisplay window with back light enables you to see the
operation
* Aremote commander that gives you control of the music
from vour seat

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 ten 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 on the bottom.
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.
» {f 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 cading or spring-
wound watches away from the player to prevent possible
damage from the magnet.
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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.

erm Setting Up
Looking at the Controls
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POWER switch
Number buttons (/3, /8, 20, 27, 29)
DISPLAY button (22)
Display window for CD/timer/clock (8)
Dise compartment
OPEN button
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CD operation buttons
& (play)
00 (pause)
OD (stop)
VOLUME control
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[3]
Ele &
OPR/BATT (operatior/battery) indicator
ROTARY EQUALIZER controls (/4)
FUNCTION selector
CD: for playing or recording a CD
TUNER: for playing or recording a radio program
OUBBING: for recording a tape
TAPE: for playing a tape
Remote sensor
PHONES (headphones) jack (stereo mini-jack}
Duct
Reproduces bass sound.

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INTROISCAN PGM (HECK —~—SEND—
PGM CLEAR REPEAT SHUFFLE
Eor" AUTO SPACE ALL PROGRAM
CLOCK TIMER SLEEP STANDBY
#4 (manual search)/INTRO SCAN button
bP (manual search)/PGM (program) CHECK button
bed 1 (track search)/SEND buttons
SHUFFLE/PROGRAM button (/9, 20, 21)
STANDBY button (29)
REPEAT 1/ALL button (2/)
SLEEP button (28)
TIMER button (29)
AUTO SPACE button (26)
CLOCK button (/3)
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B)
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
{10]
PGM CLEAR (program clear)/EDIT button (27)
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BAND button (/5)
Telescopic antenna (75)
Display window for tuner (8)
TUNING -/+ buttons (/5, /6)
Preset tuning buttons (16)
MEMORY button (/6)
TUNING indicator
FM ST (stereo) indicator
Tape operation buttons for deck B
Cassette compartments
Tape operation buttons for deck A
Chapter 1: Setting Up \7

Looking at the Controls (continued)
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>
(play)/00
(pause)
indication
PRESET
indication
|
CD play mode indications Preset number indication
Timer
indication
MH2/kHz
indication
|
AUTO SPACE indication Frequency indication
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OVER 20 indication FM/AM indication
STANDBY indication
Music calendar
EDIT indication
SLEEP indication
Time indication
CLOCK indication
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Selection number/number of selections indication
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FM SENS selector (/5)
MIX MIC (mixing microphone) jack (mini-jack) (30)
ISS (interference suppress switch) (24)
SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals (/)
AC IN (AC power input) socket
Connect to the wall outlet.
Battery compartment (/2)
He Aeese
Speaker wires
Chapter 1: Setting Up \Q

Looking at the Controls (continued)
You can use this remote commander for the CD and radio
operation.
Controls on the remote commander with the same name as
those on the deck have the same function.
SHUFFLE button
REPEAT (repeat 1/all) button
Battery compartment
&] &) &)
CD operation buttons
> (play)
Ul (pause)
@ (stop)
<4 1 (track search)
</> (manual search)
Number/preset tuning buttons
[5]
[6]
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BAND button
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.

Connecting the Speakers
Ag:
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 tum 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
ted 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.
Chapter 1: Setting Up 1 1

Choosing Power Sources
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The CD cassette-corder has three separate power sources. When to repiace the batteries
Use the AC power source whenever you record because « Replace the size D (R20) batteries when:
recording consumes the most power. Use ten size D (R20) the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops
batteries when the CD cassette-corder becomes a portable. operating.
At all times keep three size AA (R6) batteries installed to * Replace the size AA (R6) batteries when:
keep the clock powered and programmed settings in the indications in the display window dim, the clock stops
memory. operating or the remote commander does not function.
installing batteries for the clock/timer/memory When the batteries are weak, replace ail the batteries with
Remove the CD from the player to prevent it from falling new ones. Connect the player to the AC power source
out. in the smaller compartment insert three size AA(R6) when replacing the size AA (R6) batteries so that the
batteries (not supplied) for the clock/timer/memory. memory data for the CD player and radio will not be erased.
size AA (R6) batteries (3)
Operating the player on AC power
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 @.
to the wall
outlet
Operating the player on batteries
To play your CD cassette-corder on batteries, the AC
power cord must be disconnected from the player. Unplug
the player and insert ten size D (R20) batteries (not
supplied) in the larger compartment.
size D (R20) batteries (10)
12 Chapter 1: Setting Up

Setting the Clock
To use the timer, you need to set the clock. insert three
size AA (R6) batteries in the small battery compartment,
and connect the CD cassette-corder to a wail outlet or
insert ten size D (R 20) batteries (see Choosing Power
Sources on page 12).
Number buttons
FUNCTION
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POWER CLOCK
1 Tur the power off (2. OFF (TIMER/SLEEP)).
2 Depress and hold CLOCK until “CLOCK” appears in the
display window.
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3 Press the number buttons to set the hour and then the
minute.
If the hour and/or minute has one digit, press 0 before
the number.
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The flashing position shows
where the next number will
be entered.
If you make a mistake
Press Md or PP until the digit you want to change
flashes and then re-enter the correct number.
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4 Select “AM” or “PM” by pressing +10/AM/PM.
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5 Press CLOCK again.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
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To check the time while playing a CD
Press CLOCK.
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Adjusting the Sound Emphasis
When playing CDs, tapes, or radio programs, use the
ROTARY EQUALIZER controls to equalize the reproduced
sound.
ROTARY EQUALIZER
200000)
900000)
290000
000000,
To equalize the reproduced sound
Tum the ROTARY EQUALIZER controls.
Turn the control Turn the control
Frequency coverage clockwise counterclockwise
MEGA BASS to increase to decrease
100 Hz heavy bass heavy bass
sounds sounds
1 kHz to provide more _to provide less
presence of presence of
vocals vocals
10 kHz to increase the to decrease the
brightness of brightness of the
the sound sound or to reduce
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Listening to the Radio
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Whenever you want to listen to the radio, set the
FUNCTION selector to TUNER. To quickly find and play 4 Adjust the volume and the sound emphasis (see
your favorite radio stations, store them using the station Adjusting the Sound Emphasis on page 14).
preset function described in the next two sections.
To turn off the radio
Set the POWER switch to O OFF.
FUNCTION BAND
TUNING -/+
To reduce FM noise
Set the FM SENS selector at the rear of the player to
LOCAL. Normally it is set to DX.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna (for FM) or the player itself (for AM).
VOLUME TUNING
1) Tum on the power and set FUNCTION to TUNER.
2 Press BAND until the band you want appears.
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3 Tune ina radio station by pressing TUNING -/+.
When the desired station is tuned in, the TUNING
indicator lights.
If the radio tunes to an FM stereo broadcast, the FM ST
indicator lights up. If the received FM stereo is too
weak, the reception becomes monaural, and the FM ST
indicator will go off.
Chapter 2: the Radio \45

Playing
Presetting
Radio
Stations
Preset
Radio
Stations
You
can
store
radio
frequencies
in
the
player's
memory
to
Once
you
have
preset
the
stations,
use
the
preset
tuning
tune
in
your
favorite
stations
at
a
touch
of
a
button.
You
can
buttons
to
tune
in
your
favorite
stations.
preset
up
to
20
radio
stations.
BAND
BAND
TUNING
-/+
MEMORY
{——)
oo
Preset tuning buttons
FUNCTION Preset tuning buttons
Selecting the band
1
Set
FUNCTION
to
TUNER.
Press
BAND
to
select
the
band.
Then,
press
a
preset
tuning button to
tune
in
a stored
station.
\f
a
preset
number
is more
than
9,
press
+10
and
then
2
Press
BAND
until
the
band
you
want
appears.
another
number.
Refer
to
the
examples
in
Presesting
Radio
Stations.
3
>
Tunein
your
favorite
station
by
pressing
TUNING
~/+.
To
erase
a
preset
station
Storing
a
new
station
on
a
previously
used
preset
number
4
while
keeping
MEMORY
pressed,
press
the
desired
will
erase
the
old
station
and
replace
it
with
the
new
one.
preset tuning button.
The preset number appears in the display window. Your
favorite station is stored in memory.
When a preset number is more than 9, while keeping
MEMORY pressed, press +10 and then another
number. (See the examples below.)
Example: Preset number 10
While keeping MEMORY pressed
+10
a
Press C) —_> CO
Example: Preset number 20
While keeping MEMORY pressed
+10 +10
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Playing a CD (normal play)
You can operate the CD cassette-corder from the deck or
with the supplied remote commander. Also, you can play 5 Press > (play).
12 em (5 inch) and 8 cm (3 inch) CDs without an adaptor. The CD player plays all the tracks once. The track
: number and playing time appear in the display window.
Tracks disappear from the music calendar as they are
played.
Between tracks, the remaining time before the next
track is displayed.
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6 Adjust the volume and sound emphasis (See Adjusting
the Sound Emphasis on page 14).
(Be careful not to tum up the volume excessively while
listening to a portion with very low audio inputs. If you
FUNCTION VOLUME
1) Tumonthe power and set FUNCTION to CD. do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
If there is no disc in the disc compartment “no disc” plays.)
lights in the display window.
To Press
2 Press OPEN to open the disc compartment. Remote Deck
Stop play a ia}
3 Hold . : Pause u 00
lolding the CD by the edge, place the CD in the disc Resume play afer Wt 10
compartment with the label side up. pause
Remove the CD First ™, then OPEN — First, then OPEN
Turn off the power POWER(C. OFF) POWER (QO OFF)
4 Close the compartment lid.
The disc track numbers appear in the music calendar.
If the disc contains more than 20 tracks, “OVER 20”
appears in the display window.
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Playing Specific Tracks
You can find the beginning of a track or a point in a track
while the player is playing or paused. Find a particular track
by specifying the track number.
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To find the beginning of a track (AMS"')
To find Press’?
the beginning of the current track Kd once
the beginning of the previous tracks Kd repeatedly
the beginning of the next track Pi once
the beginning of the succeeding tracks PI repeatedly
“TAMS: Automatic Music Sensor
?if the SHUFFLE or PROGRAM EDIT indication is displayed,
press SHUFFLE/PROGRAM to clear the indication.
To find a point in a track
In play made, press <@ or BB and listen for the point you
want to hear.
in pause mode, press << or B& and observe the time
counter.
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To listen to a specific track
Press the number for the track you want to hear. Play starts
immediately. To play tracks with numbers equal to or
greater than 10, press +10/AM/PM first, then the number
buttons 1 to 0. (See the examples below.)
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Exampie:
To play from the 10th selection
+10 0
Press > ‘S)
AM/PM
i
Display Art id
To play trom the 33rd selection
+10 +10 +10 3
pe) a) Se) eS)
AM/PM AM/PM AM/PM
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Display
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Playing the Beginning of
Each Track (intro scan)
You can sample the first 10 seconds of each track on a CD.
Use the INTRO SCAN button for this function in normal
play, shuffle play and program play modes.
INTRO SCAN
FUNCTION
900000
200000
1) Set FUNCTION to CD.
2 Press INTRO SCAN while the player is stopped.
The first track plays for ten seconds. The player then
skips to the next track to be played.
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To start playing a track
Press > (play).
To cancel intro scan
Press any button for CD operation.
Playing Tracks in Random
Order (shuffle play)
In shuffle play tracks play in mixed order. For example,
instead of playing tracks 1, 2, 3 in order, they will play in
any order such as 2, 1, 3.
SHUFFLE/PROGRAM Co
FUNCTION
1) Set FUNCTION to CD.
2 Press SHUFFLE/PROGRAM until “SHUFFLE” appears
in the display window.
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3 > Press > (play).
The tracks play in random order. When a track finishes,
its track number disappears from the music calendar.
To Press
Stop shuffle play ia}
Cancel shuffle play SHUFFLE/PROGRAM until no
indication appears in the display
Notes
* You cannot display the remaining time on the CD during shuffle
play.
* When you display “SHUFFLE” during normal play, shuffle play
begins from the selection being played.

Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play)
Program the CD cassette-corder to play-tracks in any order
you choose.
Number buttons Ce
SHUFFLE/PROGRAM FUNCTION
1) Set FUNCTION to CD.
2 Press SHUFFLE/PROGRAM until “PROGRAM EDIT”
appears in the display window.
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3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want
played in the order you want them played (e.g., 2, 8, 5).
Up to 21 tracks can be programmed.
Programmed
selection
Playing order
To check the total playing time while programming
tracks
While you are programming the tracks, press
DISPLAY. The total playing time of the programmed
selections will be displayed.
{f you make a mistake
Press PGM CLEARPVEDIT once and re-enter the track
number.
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Press > (play).
_ The tracks play in the order programmed. The track
numbers disappear as the selections are played, but
the programmed selections are memorized until the lid
of the disc compartment is open.
To Press
Stop play ist
Cancel program play SHUFFLE/PROGRAM until no
indication appears in the display
To change the order of the tracks
To change the order of the tracks, you must erase the
current program and create a new one.
To erase the current program
Open and close the disc compartment when the CD is
stopped. The current program will be erased.
Follow the steps in Playing Tracks in the Desired Order to
create a new program. Be sure the OPR/BATT indicator
lights up; otherwise, the selections programmed cannot be
erased.
To program a pause
If “AUTO SPACE? is displayed in the display window, press
AUTO SPACE until the indication disappears. Press 00 at
the desired position to program a pause. Pause counts as
one selection.
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During program play, when “P” appears in the display
window, the player will be set in pause. To play the next
selection, press 00.