Limited Warranty (US Only)
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.... PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at no charge, or pay for one (1) year from the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is valid only in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries...
.... PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at no charge, or pay for one (1) year from the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is valid only in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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3-865-316-12 (1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-V17 CFD-V27 CFD-V177 ©1998 by Sony Corporation
3-865-316-12 (1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-V17 CFD-V27 CFD-V177 ©1998 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... you turn on , the user is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of plug to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by one or more of optical instruments with the limits for help. Information For customers...
... you turn on , the user is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of plug to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by one or more of optical instruments with the limits for help. Information For customers...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Basic Operations 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) 16 Creating your own program (Program Play) Setting Up 17 Choosing the power sources 18 Adjusting the sound emphasis (TONE/MEGA BASS) Additional Information 19 Precautions 21 Troubleshooting 23 Maintenance 24 Specifications 25 Index Introduction 3
Basic Operations 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) 16 Creating your own program (Program Play) Setting Up 17 Choosing the power sources 18 Adjusting the sound emphasis (TONE/MEGA BASS) Additional Information 19 Precautions 21 Troubleshooting 23 Maintenance 24 Specifications 25 Index Introduction 3
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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With the label side up 2 Close the CD compartment. 3 Set FUNCTION to open the CD compartment and place a CD on the CD compartment. Basic Operations Playing a CD 3 4 1,2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). 1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to CD. 4 Basic Operations
With the label side up 2 Close the CD compartment. 3 Set FUNCTION to open the CD compartment and place a CD on the CD compartment. Basic Operations Playing a CD 3 4 1,2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). 1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to CD. 4 Basic Operations
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Press =. Press +. Set FUNCTION to resume play after pause. Press p. Press 6 PUSH OPEN/ CLOSE. Press ^. Basic Operations 4 Press ^ . Display The player plays all the tracks once. Press again to TAPE• CD/RADIO OFF. Track number Playing time Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME ^ 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE p =, + FUNCTION To 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 Do this Turn VOLUME. Basic Operations 5
Press =. Press +. Set FUNCTION to resume play after pause. Press p. Press 6 PUSH OPEN/ CLOSE. Press ^. Basic Operations 4 Press ^ . Display The player plays all the tracks once. Press again to TAPE• CD/RADIO OFF. Track number Playing time Use these buttons for additional operations VOLUME ^ 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE p =, + FUNCTION To 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 Do this Turn VOLUME. Basic Operations 5
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If the received FM stereo is too weak, the reception becomes monaural. 6 Basic Operations Listening to the radio 1 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). 1 Set FUNCTION to FM or AM. 2 Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station.
If the received FM stereo is too weak, the reception becomes monaural. 6 Basic Operations Listening to the radio 1 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). 1 Set FUNCTION to FM or AM. 2 Turn TUNING to tune in a radio station.
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Reorient the player itself for additional operations VOLUME FUNCTION To adjust the volume turn off the radio Do this Turn VOLUME. For FM For AM Basic Operations 7 Set FUNCTION to TAPE• CD/RADIO OFF. Basic Operations Use these buttons for AM. To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM.
Reorient the player itself for additional operations VOLUME FUNCTION To adjust the volume turn off the radio Do this Turn VOLUME. For FM For AM Basic Operations 7 Set FUNCTION to TAPE• CD/RADIO OFF. Basic Operations Use these buttons for AM. To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM.
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With the side you want to play facing upward 2 Set FUNCTION to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Playing a tape 31 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). 1 Press p6 to TAPE •CD/ RADIO OFF. 3 Press (. 8 Basic Operations Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment.
With the side you want to play facing upward 2 Set FUNCTION to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Playing a tape 31 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). 1 Press p6 to TAPE •CD/ RADIO OFF. 3 Press (. 8 Basic Operations Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Press the button again to resume play after pause. Basic Operations 9 Press P. Press p6. Press ) or 0. Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations 0, ) p6 P VOLUME To adjust the volume stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape pause playback eject the cassette Do this Turn VOLUME. Press p6.
Press the button again to resume play after pause. Basic Operations 9 Press P. Press p6. Press ) or 0. Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations 0, ) p6 P VOLUME To adjust the volume stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape pause playback eject the cassette Do this Turn VOLUME. Press p6.
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Display To record from the CD player, set FUNCTION to CD and insert a CD (see page 6). 10 Basic Operations To record from the radio, tune in the station you want (see page 4). Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. With the side you want to record on a tape 312 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). 1 Press p6 to record. Recording on facing upward 2 Select the program source you want to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape.
Display To record from the CD player, set FUNCTION to CD and insert a CD (see page 6). 10 Basic Operations To record from the radio, tune in the station you want (see page 4). Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. With the side you want to record on a tape 312 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 17). 1 Press p6 to record. Recording on facing upward 2 Select the program source you want to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape.
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To stop recording pause recording Press p6 P Press the button again to start recording. (( is depressed automatically). Basic Operations 11 Basic Operations 3 Press r to resume recording. Use these buttons for additional operations p6 P 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. • To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Insert a tape you want to erase its recording. 2 Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/RADIO OFF. 3 Press r.
To stop recording pause recording Press p6 P Press the button again to start recording. (( is depressed automatically). Basic Operations 11 Basic Operations 3 Press r to resume recording. Use these buttons for additional operations p6 P 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. • To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Insert a tape you want to erase its recording. 2 Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/RADIO OFF. 3 Press r.
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Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play modes (see step 3 on page 16). 3 Press ^. To cancel Repeat Play Press PLAY MODE until "PGM REP" appears. 2 Program tracks (see page 16). FUNCTION PLAY MODE =,+ ^ 14 The CD Player 1 Set FUNCTION to CD. 2 Proceed as follows: To repeat a single track all the tracks tracks in normal, shuffle or program play tracks repeatedly in random order programmed tracks Do this 1 Press PLAY MODE until "REP 1" appears. 2 Select the track by pressing the = or + and press ^. 1 Press PLAY MODE until...
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play modes (see step 3 on page 16). 3 Press ^. To cancel Repeat Play Press PLAY MODE until "PGM REP" appears. 2 Program tracks (see page 16). FUNCTION PLAY MODE =,+ ^ 14 The CD Player 1 Set FUNCTION to CD. 2 Proceed as follows: To repeat a single track all the tracks tracks in normal, shuffle or program play tracks repeatedly in random order programmed tracks Do this 1 Press PLAY MODE until "REP 1" appears. 2 Select the track by pressing the = or + and press ^. 1 Press PLAY MODE until...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... CD Player Playing order Programed track 4 Press ^ to start recording. 1 Set FUNCTION to 20 tracks on a CD. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE until "PGM" disappears from the display. Creating your own program. The current program will be erased. PLAY MODE DISPLAY =,+ FUNCTION ENTER ^ Tips • You can arrange the playing order of up to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE until "PGM" appears in the order you open the CD compartment or switch FUNCTION. • You can record your own program (Program Play...
... CD Player Playing order Programed track 4 Press ^ to start recording. 1 Set FUNCTION to 20 tracks on a CD. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE until "PGM" disappears from the display. Creating your own program. The current program will be erased. PLAY MODE DISPLAY =,+ FUNCTION ENTER ^ Tips • You can arrange the playing order of up to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE until "PGM" appears in the order you open the CD compartment or switch FUNCTION. • You can record your own program (Program Play...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment. Use the AC power source whenever you replace the batteries, be sure to the wall outlet. Using the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player. To use the AC power or batteries as a power source. Setting Up 17 Tip Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating. Before you record since recording consumes much power. Replace all the batteries...
...) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment. Use the AC power source whenever you replace the batteries, be sure to the wall outlet. Using the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player. To use the AC power or batteries as a power source. Setting Up 17 Tip Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating. Before you record since recording consumes much power. Replace all the batteries...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... within 10 mm of the side of time. • For battery operation, use the supplied AC power cord; On operation • If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is located at the bottom. On power sources • For AC operation, use six size D (R20) batteries. • When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to avoid damage that can...
... within 10 mm of the side of time. • For battery operation, use the supplied AC power cord; On operation • If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is located at the bottom. On power sources • For AC operation, use six size D (R20) batteries. • When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to avoid damage that can...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...; Clean the CD. • Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation. • Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to the function you want to operate. • Adjust the volume. • Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers. • Someone is heard. continued CD Player Additional Information 21 Troubleshooting General Radio Symptom The power does not come...
...; Clean the CD. • Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation. • Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to the function you want to operate. • Adjust the volume. • Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers. • Someone is heard. continued CD Player Additional Information 21 Troubleshooting General Radio Symptom The power does not come...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...) or TYPE IV (metal) tape using a demagnetizer (see page 23.) • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. • The source which was recorded on TYPE I (normal) tape only. Troubleshooting (continued) Tape Player Symptom The tape does not move when you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the batteries. Remedy • Close the cassette compartment securely. • Make sure...
...) or TYPE IV (metal) tape using a demagnetizer (see page 23.) • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. • The source which was recorded on TYPE I (normal) tape only. Troubleshooting (continued) Tape Player Symptom The tape does not move when you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the batteries. Remedy • Close the cassette compartment securely. • Make sure...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... impedance headphones Power output (excluding US model) 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at a distance of about 200 mm from 150 - 10,000 Hz; projecting parts) Mass Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb. 1 oz) (incl. Other Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wave length: 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 10 % total harmonic distortion in ferrite bar antenna Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx...
... impedance headphones Power output (excluding US model) 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at a distance of about 200 mm from 150 - 10,000 Hz; projecting parts) Mass Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb. 1 oz) (incl. Other Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wave length: 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 10 % total harmonic distortion in ferrite bar antenna Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... B Batteries for player 17 C CD player 12 Choosing power sources 17 Cleaning cabinet 23 tape heads and tape path 23 Creating your own program 16 D, E, F, G, H Demagnetizing the tape heads 23 Display 12 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 L Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific point in a track 13 M, N, O MEGA BASS 18 P, Q Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 tracks repeatedly 14 Power sources 17 Program Play 16 R Recording on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14 S Selecting tracks 5 Setting up 17 Shuffle Play 15 Sound emphasis 18 T TONE 18 Troubleshooting 21 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using...
... B Batteries for player 17 C CD player 12 Choosing power sources 17 Cleaning cabinet 23 tape heads and tape path 23 Creating your own program 16 D, E, F, G, H Demagnetizing the tape heads 23 Display 12 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 L Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific point in a track 13 M, N, O MEGA BASS 18 P, Q Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 tracks repeatedly 14 Power sources 17 Program Play 16 R Recording on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14 S Selecting tracks 5 Setting up 17 Shuffle Play 15 Sound emphasis 18 T TONE 18 Troubleshooting 21 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using...