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The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located in the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________________ Serial No. ________________________...
Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific point in a track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)
Basic Operations Playing a CD Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place a CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up Close the CD compartment. Set FUNCTION to CD.
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Press ^ . The player plays all the tracks once. Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME adjust the volume stop playback pause playback go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD turn off the player Display Track number Playing time...
Listening to the radio Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). Set FUNCTION to FM or AM. Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station. If the received FM stereo is too weak, the reception becomes monaural.
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Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME FUNCTION adjust the volume turn off the radio To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM. For FM Do this Turn VOLUME. Set FUNCTION to TAPE• CD/RADIO OFF.
Playing a tape Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. Set FUNCTION to TAPE •CD/ RADIO OFF.
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Use these buttons for additional operations 0, ) VOLUME adjust the volume stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape pause playback eject the cassette Do this Turn VOLUME. Press p6. Press ) or 0. Press P. Press the button again to resume play after pause.
Recording on a tape Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Select the program source you want to record. To record from the CD player, set FUNCTION to CD and insert a CD (see...
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Press r to start recording. (( is depressed automatically). Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 18) will not affect the recording level. • For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording.
The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player Checking the total track number and playing time Check the display in stop mode. Total playing time Total track number Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY•ENTER while playing a CD.
Locating a specific point in a track You can locate a specific point in a track while playing a CD using + or =. To locate a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display =, + Press + (forward) or = (backward) while playing...
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see page 16). The CD Player FUNCTION PLAY MODE Set FUNCTION to CD. Proceed as follows: To repeat Do this a single track 1 Press PLAY MODE until 2 Select the track by all the tracks...
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. PLAY MODE FUNCTION Set FUNCTION to CD. Press PLAY MODE until the “SHUF” appears in the display. Press ^ to start shuffle play. To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE until “SHUF”...
Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. Tips • You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment or switch FUNCTION.
Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. Use the AC power source whenever you record since recording consumes much power. Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
Adjusting the sound emphasis (TONE/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the tone. You can also reinforce the bass sound. Setting Up MEGA BASS TONE Adjusting the tone Turn TONE. Turn the control toward HIGH to enhance the high tone and toward LOW to enhance the low tone. Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BASS to To return to normal sound, press the button to...
• 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 cassette. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information continued...
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Precautions (continued) Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. •...
Troubleshooting Symptom The power does not come on. There is no audio. Noise is heard. The audio is weak or has poor quality. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. The CD does not play/“00 -- --” lights in the display even when a CD is in place.
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After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Remedy •...
Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for...
FM: Telescopic antenna AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 70 - 10,000 Hz Additional Information General Speaker Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Index Adjusting sound emphasis 18 tone 18 Batteries for player 17 CD player 12 Choosing power sources 17 Cleaning cabinet 23 tape heads and tape path Creating your own program 16 D, E, F, G, H Demagnetizing the tape heads 23 Display 12 I, J, K Improving broadcast...