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3-856-825-13(1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-646 CFD-C646 CFD-656 1996 by Sony Corporation CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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When you disconnect the AC power cord, the start reading, check your model number. memory data for the preset memory for radio The CFD-646 is the model used for will be erased after about 60 minutes. illustration purposes. Re-enter them when you use the player again.
Additional Information 16 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 25 Precautions 17 Creating your own program 27 Troubleshooting (Program Play) 29 Maintenance 30 Specifications The Radio 31 Index 19 Presetting radio stations 20 Playing preset radio stations Introduction CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
CD tray, you will not be able to pull out the tray. Press DISC CHANGE to turn the CD tray, and place second and third CD on the CD tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD tray. Basic Operations CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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CD, just Remove the CD OPEN/CLOSE press ^. The player Turn on/off the player POWER turns on automatically and starts playing the Play only one CD DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 (desired DISC SELECT) Basic Operations CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you can't tune in a station, press the button once at a time. Basic Operations CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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Reorient the AM loop aerial (supplied). Locate it press RADIO or BAND. away from the player during AM program reception. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station. for FM for AM Basic Operations CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
For hookup instructions, see pages 21 – 23. Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Close the compartment. With the side you want to play facing forward Press (. Display The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts playing. Basic Operations CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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(. The player Eject the cassette turns on automatically Turn on/off the player POWER and starts playing the tape. • For the best results, use TYPE I (normal) tape. Basic Operations CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
To record from the radio, press BAND and tune in the station you want (see page 6.) Deck A To record from a tape, insert a recorded tape into deck A and press P and ( simultaneously on deck A. Basic Operations CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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• Do not press ) or 0 while recording on a tape. • If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you’ve pressed r in step 3, move the AM loop aerial connected to the player as far as possible. Basic Operations CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
Remaining time on the CD Twice and the number of tracks left The current track number Three times and playing time * For a track whose number is more than 16, the remaining time appears as “– –:– –”. The CD Player CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
10, press >10 first, then the display (backward) in pause and the corresponding hold down until you find number buttons. the point. Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3. The CD Player CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
Playing tracks of a single CD in random order repeatedly Press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until “SHUF” appears in the display. Press REPEAT to display “REPEAT” in the display. Press DISC 1, 2, or 3 to select the CD to be played. The CD Player CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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Program tracks (see page steps 1 – 3 on page 17). Press REPEAT to display “REPEAT” in the display. Press ^ to start repeat play. To cancel repeat play Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” disappears in the display. The CD Player CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
Playing tracks of two or three CDs in random order Press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until “ALL DISCS SHUF” appears in the display. Press ^ to start shuffle play. To cancel shuffle play Press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until “SHUF” disappears in the display. The CD Player CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
If you made a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter tape into deck B and press r on deck B to the track number. start recording. To program additional tracks from another CD, repeat steps 2 and 3. Press ( to start program play. continued The CD Player CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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1 Press CLEAR. Every time you the program press the button, the last track in the program is cleared. 2 Re-enter the track numbers. Press p . Then create a new Change the whole program completely. program following the programing procedure. The CD Player CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
2 Hold down ENTER/ The new station replaces the old one. MEMORY for about 2 seconds. 3 Decide on a preset number for the station (1 to 10) by pressing PRESET +/–. 4 Press ENTER/ MEMORY. The Radio CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
BAND Press BAND to select FM or AM. You can tune in a Press the number buttons to tune in a stored preset station with the player. Use PRESET station. +/– instead of the number buttons. The Radio CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
If you connect any other speakers or equipment, malfunction may occur. Note When transporting, make sure to carry the player. Do not carry the speakers since they are not locked. continued Setting Up CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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(+) plus terminals. To turn off the surround effect, disconnect the surround speakers. 2 Hooking up the aerial AM loop aerial (supplied) Reorient the aerial to improve broadcast reception. Setting up the AM loop aerial Setting Up CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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4 Inserting batteries into the remote 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. Setting Up CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
The presence of vocals, stressing middle range audio. Light, bright suonds emphasizing high and middle range audio. Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BASS. “MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again. Setting Up CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
CD(s) corrosion. later or trouble with the unit may • The nameplate indicating operating occur. voltage, power consumption, etc. is located at the rear. continued Additional Information CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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Side A If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Tab for side A Tab for side B Notes on CDs • To record on a tape with its tab broken off, cover the respective tab hole for •...
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable. • If you are listening to an FM program near the The picture of your TV becomes TV with an indoor antenna, move the player unstable. away from the TV. continued Additional Information CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, press RESET at the rear with a pointed material. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information...
Pinch roller Deck B Record/playback head Capstan Erase head Pinch roller After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry. Additional Information CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
Sony MDR headphone series FM: Telescopic aerial AM: External aerial terminal Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 140 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 80 – 10,000 Hz Additional Information CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
Creating your own program Radio stations D, E, F, G, H playing 20 Demagnetizing the tape presetting 19 heads 29 Recording Display 12 on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 Additional Information CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA...
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