Sony CFD-S26 Primary Operating Instructions page 2

Location of controls
REC PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE
VOLUME +,–
Number buttons for
BX CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION x Remote Control (CFD-S36 only)
Tape Z PUSH MEGA Xpand
SLEEP compartment OPEN/CLOSE (CFD-S36 only)
SLEEP
CD FUNCTION SLEEP
FUNCTION
POWER compartment MEGA BASS
Number buttons 1
4
MODE
7
TUNE +,–
MODE
BAND
BAND
WEATHER
WEATHER (USA
model only)
N
MEGA Xpand
MEGA Xpand
TAPE
RADIO BAND CD
TUNE –,+ MODE OPR/BATT
AUTO PRESET
indicator
.,>
WEATHER
DISPLAY ENT Display (CFD-S36 USA
MEMORY model only)
i (headphones) jack Remote sensor
(CFD-S36 only)
Tip
To listen through headphones, connect the headphones to the
i (headphones) jack.
Adjusting the sound emphasis (MEGA BASS/MEGA Xpand)
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
"MEGA BASS" appears in the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.
Getting the MEGA Xpand effect (CFD-S36 only)
Press MEGA Xpand.
"MEGA Xpand" appears in the display.
You can get the effect of expansion of the sound field.
Playing a CD
Using the display
1
Press CD (direct power-on).
Checking the total track number and playing time
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY in stop mode.
CD
POWER
POWER
2
CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD Checking the remaining time
2 3
compartment and place a CD in the CD compartment.
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY while playing a CD.
5 6
To display
8 9
the current track number and
0/10 > 10
the remaining time on the current track*
VOL
+
TUNE PUSH OPEN/CLOSE c
VOL +,–
the number of tracks left
TUNE –
and remaining time on the CD
x
the current track number
X
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as
MEGA BASS .,>
With the labeled side up
"- -:- -" in the display.
MEGA
BASS
Locating a specific track
3
Close the CD compartment.
To locate
a specific track directly
a point while listening
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE c to the sound
a point while observing
the display
Tip
When you locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the
corresponding number buttons.
4
Press u (N on the remote, CFD-S36 only). Example:To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3.
The player plays all the tracks once.
Note
Display
You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display.
Turn off the indication by pressing x.
Repeat Play
Track number Playing time
1
Press CD.
2
Proceed as follows:
To Press
To repeat
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote,
CFD-S36 only) a single track
stop playback x
pause playback u (X on the remote, CFD-S36 only)
all the tracks
Press the button again to resume play after
pause.
tracks in random order
go to the next track >
go back to the previous track .
programmed tracks
remove the CD Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player POWER
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until "REP" disappears from the display.
Shuffle Play
1
Press CD.
2
Press MODE until "SHUF" appears in the display.
Total track number
3
Press u to start shuffle play.
Total playing time
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press MODE until "SHUF" disappears from the display.
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY
once Program Play
1
twice Press CD.
2
three times
Press MODE until "PGM" appears in the display.
3
Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program
in the order you want. You can arrange the playing order of
up to 20 tracks on a CD.
Display
Press
Programmed track
a number button of the track.
Playing order
> (forward) or . (backward)
while playing until you find the
4
point. Press u to start program play.
> (forward) or . (backward)
in pause until you find the point.
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until "PGM" disappears from the display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.
Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the
programed order.
To change the current program
Press x once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The
current program will be erased. Then create a new program following the
programming procedure.
Tip
You can record your own program. After you've created the program,
insert a blank tape and press z to start recording.
Do this
1 Press MODE until "REP 1" appears.
2 Press the number button for the track
you want to repeat.
1 Press MODE until "REP ALL" appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until "SHUF REP" appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until "PGM REP" appears.
2 Press the number buttons for the tracks
you want to program in the order you
want up to 20 tracks.
3 Press u.
Listening to the radio
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
1
This player is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you
may vary depending on the quality of the disc, the recording device and want appears in the display (direct power-on).
application software. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as
follows:
CFD-S36 USA model: "FM" t "AM" t "TV".
Notes on CDs
Other models: "FM" t "AM".
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
Display
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
2
Hold down TUNE + or – until the frequency digits begin
to change in the display.
Display
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
TUNE
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air
ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.
stops when it finds a clear station.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
If you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly
to change the frequency step by step.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote,
CFD-S36 only)
turn on/off the radio POWER
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM/TV/WEATHER. Reorient the player itself
for AM.
FM/TV/WEATHER
Tip
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until "Mono" appears in the
display and the radio will play in monaural.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up
to 40 radio stations (CFD-S36 USA model), 20 for FM and 10 for AM and
TV in any order, or 30 radio stations (other models), 20 for FM and 10 for
AM in any order.
1
Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2
Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until
"AUTO" flashes in the display.
Display
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
3
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies
to the higher ones.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2
Tune in a station you want.
3
Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station
on for about 2 seconds.
To select the preset number over 10, press >10 first, then the
corresponding number buttons. You need to hold down the last number
button to enter for about 2 seconds.
(Example: To select 12, press >10 and 1 first, then hold down 2 for about
2 seconds.)
Display
CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION
9
The new station replaces the old one.
Playing preset radio stations
1
Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2
Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station.
To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10 first, then
corresponding number buttons.
(Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first,
and then press 2.)
CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION
9
AM
Checking the weather forecast
(CFD-S36 USA model only)
1
Press WEATHER.
The power turns on automatically.
WEATHER
2
Hold down TUNE + or - until the channel indication begins to
change in the display.
The player automatically scans the weather forecast stations
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
Tip
Weather band provides continuous broadcast of the latest weather
information (directly from National Weather Service offices).