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Sony CFD-G30 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-043-357-11 (1)
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-G30
CFD-G50
©1999 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-043-357-11 (1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-G30 CFD-G50 ©1999 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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. About this manual The instructions in this manual are for the CFD-G30 and CFD-G50.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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)

  • Page 4: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. Close the lid of the CD compartment.
  • Page 5 Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press u . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE adjust the volume stop playback pause playback go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD turn on/off the player...

  • Page 6: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). Press 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: “FM1”...
  • Page 7 Tips • The “FM1” and “FM2” bands have the same functions. You can store the stations you want separately in “FM1” and “FM2” (see page 19). • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE •MONO/ST until “Mono” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.

  • Page 8: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. Press N . The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts playing.
  • Page 9 Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press N . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape. Use these buttons for additional operations x Z X m, M adjust the volume stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape M or m pause playback eject the cassette turn on/off the player...

  • Page 10: Recording On A Tape

    Recording on a tape Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). Press xZ 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, insert a CD (see page 4) and press x on the CD section.
  • Page 11 Press z to start recording (N is depressed automatically). Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 21) will not affect the recording level. • For the best results, use the AC power as a power source. •...

  • Page 12: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player DISPLAY ENT MEMORY Checking the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY in stop mode. Total playing time Total track number Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY while playing a CD.

  • Page 13: Locating A Specific Point In A Track

    Locating a specific point in a track You can quickly find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. You can also locate any track using the number buttons on the remote (CFD-G50 only). Note CFD-G50 only: You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF”...

  • Page 14: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 15 - 17). On the remote (CFD-G50 only) 1 Press x. 2 Press MODE until the repeat mode you want appears in the display.

  • Page 15: Playing Tracks In Random Order

    Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. On the remote (CFD-G50 only) 1 Press x. 2 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display. 3 Press N. PLAY MODE MONO/ST Press x. “Cd” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUF”...

  • Page 16: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. On the remote (CFD-G50 only) 1 Press x. 2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display. 3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order...
  • Page 17 Tips • You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment. • You can record your own program. After you’ve created the program, insert a blank tape and press z to start recording.

  • Page 18: Enjoying Sound Effects

    Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/FLASH) (CFD-G50 only) You can repeat part of a CD (LOOP) and can “flash” the CD sound (FLASH) during playback. The CD Player Play a CD. Press and hold LOOP or FLASH at the point you want to start the function. repeat a selected part of a CD “flash”...

  • Page 19: The Radio

    The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 10 for each band (FM1, FM2 and AM) in any order. If you automatically preset the “FM1” or “FM2”...

  • Page 20: Playing Preset Radio Stations

    Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use PRESET + or – to tune in to your favorite stations. On the remote (CFD-G50 only) 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station.

  • Page 21: The Audio Emphasis

    The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis (SOUND/POWER DRIVE WOOFER) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. On the remote (CFD-G50 only) Press WOOFER. Notes • While the sleeping timer is on, the POWER DRIVE WOOFER button does not light, even if the WOOFER...

  • Page 22: The Timer

    The Timer Falling asleep to music You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music. Note When you are playing a tape using this function: If the tape length of one side is longer than...

  • Page 23: Setting Up

    Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. Notes • Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the player. • CFD-G50 only: when you operate the player with the batteries, you cannot turn on the player with...

  • Page 24: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    Choosing the power sources (continued) Setting Up 3 Inserting batteries into the remote (CFD-G50 only) Insert two size AA (R6) 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.

  • Page 25: Connecting Optional Components

    Connecting optional components You can enjoy the sound from a TV or VCR through the speakers of this player. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections. For details, refer to the instructions of the component to be connected.
  • Page 26 Connecting optional components (continued) Setting Up Recording the sound from the connected components 1 Insert a blank cassette. 2 Press LINE to display “LInE”. 3 Press z. Recording starts. 4 Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack of the player.

  • Page 27: Additional Information

    • 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...
  • Page 28 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. •...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom The power is not on. The power is not on, and “bAttErY” and “Error” are displayed alternately. There is no audio. Noise is heard. “no diSC“ lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The CD does not play. The sound drops out.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The audio is weak or has poor quality. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. The tape does not move when you press an operation button. The REC z button does not function/The tape does not play. The tape does not erase completely.
  • Page 31 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. Remedy •...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    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...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 110 sec. with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13,000 Hz General Speaker Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 ohms,...

  • Page 34: Index

    Index Audio emphasis 21 Batteries for player 23 for remote (CFD-G50 only) 24 CD player 12 Choosing power sources 23 Cleaning cabinet 32 tape heads and tape path Connecting AC power cord Creating your own program D, E Demagnetizing the tape heads 32 Display 12 F, G, H...
  • Page 35 Additional Information...
  • Page 36 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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