Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... pay for one (1) year. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to any part of purchase, if this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and...
... pay for one (1) year. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to any part of purchase, if this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and...
Operating Instructions
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3-862-071-11(1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-575 CFD-577 ©1997 by Sony Corporation
3-862-071-11(1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-575 CFD-577 ©1997 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the appliance. If this manual are located at the rear of the CD radio cassette-corder. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are for a Class B digital device, pursuant to rain or moisture. Refer to wide slot, fully insert. Before you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your model number. The CFD-575...
... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the appliance. If this manual are located at the rear of the CD radio cassette-corder. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are for a Class B digital device, pursuant to rain or moisture. Refer to wide slot, fully insert. Before you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your model number. The CFD-575...
Operating Instructions
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... the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Creating your own program (Program Play) The Radio 17 Presetting radio stations 18 Playing preset radio stations The Tape Player 19 Recording through a microphone/Using as a PA system The Timer 20 Setting the clock 21 Waking up to music 23 Falling asleep to music Setting Up 24 Hooking up the system 27 Adjusting the audio emphasis (MEGA BASS/ROTARY EQUALIZER/SURROUND) Additional Information 29 Precautions 31 Troubleshooting...
... the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Creating your own program (Program Play) The Radio 17 Presetting radio stations 18 Playing preset radio stations The Tape Player 19 Recording through a microphone/Using as a PA system The Timer 20 Setting the clock 21 Waking up to music 23 Falling asleep to music Setting Up 24 Hooking up the system 27 Adjusting the audio emphasis (MEGA BASS/ROTARY EQUALIZER/SURROUND) Additional Information 29 Precautions 31 Troubleshooting...
Operating Instructions
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To Adjust the volume Turn on automatically and starts playing the previous station. POWER To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for AM. The player turns on /off the radio Press VOLUME +/- PLAY MODE/ MONO/ST Tips • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until "Mono" appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. • Next time you want to listen to...
To Adjust the volume Turn on automatically and starts playing the previous station. POWER To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for AM. The player turns on /off the radio Press VOLUME +/- PLAY MODE/ MONO/ST Tips • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until "Mono" appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. • Next time you want to listen to...
Operating Instructions
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...; Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause. Note During playback, do not press buttons on /off the player Press VOLUME +/- The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape. • For the best results, use TYPE I (normal) tape. 0/) p6 P 0/) p6 P To Adjust the volume Stop playback Fast-forward or rewind the tape Pause playback Eject the cassette Turn on the other deck. Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME +/-
...; Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause. Note During playback, do not press buttons on /off the player Press VOLUME +/- The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape. • For the best results, use TYPE I (normal) tape. 0/) p6 P 0/) p6 P To Adjust the volume Stop playback Fast-forward or rewind the tape Pause playback Eject the cassette Turn on the other deck. Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME +/-
Operating Instructions
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... best results, use the AC power as a power source and use TYPE I(normal) tape for additional operations POWER p6 P To Stop recording Pause recording Turn on/off the player Press p6 on deck B P on deck A. (For high speed dubbing, press HI-SPEED DUBBING instead.) Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 27) will not affect the recording level. • If the AM program makes a whistling sound...
... best results, use the AC power as a power source and use TYPE I(normal) tape for additional operations POWER p6 P To Stop recording Pause recording Turn on/off the player Press p6 on deck B P on deck A. (For high speed dubbing, press HI-SPEED DUBBING instead.) Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 27) will not affect the recording level. • If the AM program makes a whistling sound...
Operating Instructions
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... locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. The CD Player 13 To locate a specific track directly a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display Press number button of the track. ) (forward) or 0 (backward) while playing and hold down until you find a specific point in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing p . When you use the buttons on the player, use AMS/ SEARCH...
... locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. The CD Player 13 To locate a specific track directly a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display Press number button of the track. ) (forward) or 0 (backward) while playing and hold down until you find a specific point in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing p . When you use the buttons on the player, use AMS/ SEARCH...
Operating Instructions
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POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL BAND TUNE Number buttons MODE ( p 1 Press p . To repeat a single track all the tracks tracks in the display. "CD" appears in the display. 2 Press MODE until the repeat mode you 've selected REP ALL, SHUF REP or PGM REP, press ( . 14 The CD Player Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see step 3 on page 15). 3 Do either of the following to start repeat play: • When you...
POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL BAND TUNE Number buttons MODE ( p 1 Press p . To repeat a single track all the tracks tracks in the display. "CD" appears in the display. 2 Press MODE until the repeat mode you 've selected REP ALL, SHUF REP or PGM REP, press ( . 14 The CD Player Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see step 3 on page 15). 3 Do either of the following to start repeat play: • When you...
Operating Instructions
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... open the disc compartment. • You can select the track on deck B to 20 tracks. Press AMS/SEARCH = / + then press DISPLAY/ENTER/ MEM instead of up to start program play the same program again, since the program is saved until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want . POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL BAND TUNE Number buttons MODE ( p Tips • You can record your own program...
... open the disc compartment. • You can select the track on deck B to 20 tracks. Press AMS/SEARCH = / + then press DISPLAY/ENTER/ MEM instead of up to start program play the same program again, since the program is saved until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want . POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL BAND TUNE Number buttons MODE ( p Tips • You can record your own program...
Operating Instructions
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The new station replaces the old one. Tip To preset radio stations on a preset number for the station (1 to 10) by pressing PRESET +/-. 4 Press DISPLAY/ ENTER/MEM. 1 Press BAND until the band you want . 2 Hold down the number buttons that you want appears in the display. 2 Tune in any order. The Radio 17 POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL Number buttons BAND TUNE BAND TUNE +/- A preset number flashes in the music calendar. 3 Decide on the player, proceed...
The new station replaces the old one. Tip To preset radio stations on a preset number for the station (1 to 10) by pressing PRESET +/-. 4 Press DISPLAY/ ENTER/MEM. 1 Press BAND until the band you want . 2 Hold down the number buttons that you want appears in the display. 2 Tune in any order. The Radio 17 POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL Number buttons BAND TUNE BAND TUNE +/- A preset number flashes in the music calendar. 3 Decide on the player, proceed...
Operating Instructions
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Use PRESET +/- POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL Number buttons BAND TUNE BAND Tip You can tune in a preset station with the player. instead of the number buttons. 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press the number buttons to tune in your favorite stations. Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons to tune in a stored station. 18 The Radio
Use PRESET +/- POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL Number buttons BAND TUNE BAND Tip You can tune in a preset station with the player. instead of the number buttons. 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press the number buttons to tune in your favorite stations. Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons to tune in a stored station. 18 The Radio
Operating Instructions
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Recording through the microphone. The Tape Player Recording through a microphone/Using as a PA system You can mix CD or radio sounds and record them by adding your voice or other audio through a microphone 1 Plug the microphone into the MIX MIC jack and turn down the volume or move the microphone away from the speaker. The Tape Player 19 Using as a public address (PA) system. POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL POWER FUNCTION The Tape Player BAND TUNE Tip You can record sound using a microphone (not supplied) or use the...
Recording through the microphone. The Tape Player Recording through a microphone/Using as a PA system You can mix CD or radio sounds and record them by adding your voice or other audio through a microphone 1 Plug the microphone into the MIX MIC jack and turn down the volume or move the microphone away from the speaker. The Tape Player 19 Using as a public address (PA) system. POWER FUNCTION CD/RADIO (AC ONLY) MODE VOL POWER FUNCTION The Tape Player BAND TUNE Tip You can record sound using a microphone (not supplied) or use the...
Operating Instructions
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... setting lights up. At the preset time, the power will play Press POWER. 22 The Timer The t indication lights up and the power goes off the player before the preset time, timer playback will hear that station at the preset time. Make sure to tune in the display. Each time you turn off . Waking up to music (continued) Tips • The display window dims while the waking up timer is on. • You can use the player before a timer playback...
... setting lights up. At the preset time, the power will play Press POWER. 22 The Timer The t indication lights up and the power goes off the player before the preset time, timer playback will hear that station at the preset time. Make sure to tune in the display. Each time you turn off . Waking up to music (continued) Tips • The display window dims while the waking up timer is on. • You can use the player before a timer playback...
Operating Instructions
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...) batteries (not supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. Setting Up Notes • When you operate the player with the batteries, you operate the player with new ones. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with batteries, the backlight does not work even if the player is on the player using the remote. • When you cannot turn on . 3 Connecting the AC power cord...
...) batteries (not supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. Setting Up Notes • When you operate the player with the batteries, you operate the player with new ones. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with batteries, the backlight does not work even if the player is on the player using the remote. • When you cannot turn on . 3 Connecting the AC power cord...
Operating Instructions
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... player itself has been turned off. • Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time. • For battery operation, use the supplied AC power cord; Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have any questions or problems concerning your player...
... player itself has been turned off. • Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time. • For battery operation, use the supplied AC power cord; Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have any questions or problems concerning your player...
Operating Instructions
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Remedy • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. • You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on . This is badly damaged • Place the player in the display. • Reduce the volume. • Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is unavoidable. • If you are...
Remedy • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. • You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on . This is badly damaged • Place the player in the display. • Reduce the volume. • Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is unavoidable. • If you are...
Operating Instructions
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... heads using the remote. The timer does not operate. • Make sure the time on the clock is in place. • Make sure "TAPE" appears in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. After all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure that you • Close the cassette compartment securely. The REC r button does not function/The tape...
... heads using the remote. The timer does not operate. • Make sure the time on the clock is in place. • Make sure "TAPE" appears in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. After all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure that you • Close the cassette compartment securely. The REC r button does not function/The tape...
Operating Instructions
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batteries) Supplied accessory AC power cord (1) Remote controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV) Number of about 200 mm from 150 - 15,000 Hz; 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 .) dia. (2) Inputs Mixing microphone input jack (minijack): Sensitivity 2.45 mV For low...
batteries) Supplied accessory AC power cord (1) Remote controller (1) Design and specifications are subject to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV) Number of about 200 mm from 150 - 15,000 Hz; 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 .) dia. (2) Inputs Mixing microphone input jack (minijack): Sensitivity 2.45 mV For low...
Operating Instructions
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... tape path 33 Connecting AC power cord 25 Creating your own program 15 D, E, F, G, H Demagnetizing the tape heads 33 Display 12 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 L Listening to music 21 Troubleshooting 31 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using as a PA system 19 the display 12 Additional Information 35 Index A Audio emphasis 27 B Batteries for player 26 for memory back-up to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13 M, N, O MEGA BASS 27 Microphone 19 P, Q PA system 19 Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 preset radio stations 18 tracks repeatedly 14 Presetting radio stations 17 Program Play...
... tape path 33 Connecting AC power cord 25 Creating your own program 15 D, E, F, G, H Demagnetizing the tape heads 33 Display 12 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 L Listening to music 21 Troubleshooting 31 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using as a PA system 19 the display 12 Additional Information 35 Index A Audio emphasis 27 B Batteries for player 26 for memory back-up to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13 M, N, O MEGA BASS 27 Microphone 19 P, Q PA system 19 Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 preset radio stations 18 tracks repeatedly 14 Presetting radio stations 17 Program Play...