Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... Product. 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 valid only in exchange for defective parts for a period of one (1) year. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all parts costs. 3. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic...
... Product. 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 valid only in exchange for defective parts for a period of one (1) year. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all parts costs. 3. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic...
Operating Instructions
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... it for recording by specifying the tape length Recording radio sound Tape dubbing Using the built-in the space provided below. SONY CD Radio Cassette-Corder CFD-770 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. m 6O: cagg MEGA BASS © 1990 by Sony Corporation Table of Contents Warning About this manual Features Precautions Parts identification Power sources Connecting speakers Setting the clock Playing discs Various disc playing modes Listening to a CD through an audio system Maintenance Specifications Troubleshooting guide 2 2 3 3 4 8 9 10 12...
... it for recording by specifying the tape length Recording radio sound Tape dubbing Using the built-in the space provided below. SONY CD Radio Cassette-Corder CFD-770 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. m 6O: cagg MEGA BASS © 1990 by Sony Corporation Table of Contents Warning About this manual Features Precautions Parts identification Power sources Connecting speakers Setting the clock Playing discs Various disc playing modes Listening to a CD through an audio system Maintenance Specifications Troubleshooting guide 2 2 3 3 4 8 9 10 12...
Operating Instructions
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... the features, the setting up and operating procedures of the FM/AM compact disc cassette-corder to help you to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a particular installation. It has been type tested and found to comply with respect to persons. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This...
... the features, the setting up and operating procedures of the FM/AM compact disc cassette-corder to help you to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a particular installation. It has been type tested and found to comply with respect to persons. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This...
Operating Instructions
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... AC power cord or replace the batteries into the compartment. • If the unit has not been used for a long time Set it in the playback mode to the original sound. • DOLBY B Noise Reduction system. In this manual, please consult the nearest Sony dealer. Digital clock timer CD, radio or a taped program can be used in the CD player section is in recording mode. (See page 24.) • Repeat function for playing either the entire disc or...
... AC power cord or replace the batteries into the compartment. • If the unit has not been used for a long time Set it in the playback mode to the original sound. • DOLBY B Noise Reduction system. In this manual, please consult the nearest Sony dealer. Digital clock timer CD, radio or a taped program can be used in the CD player section is in recording mode. (See page 24.) • Repeat function for playing either the entire disc or...
Operating Instructions
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...00 , TIMER button +10 (second digit) /AM/PM button 0 a a Number buttons for details. AUTO SPACE button 0 CD DUBBING SPEED selector CLOCK button 0 c--- POWER button Function selector section CD button and lamp TUNER button and lamp TAPE/DUB button and lamp Remote sensor • OPR/BATT (operation/battery) indicator 4 DISPLAY button and CD/TIMER OPERATION DISPLAY 0000 Indicates clock, playing mode and time of the CD and timer setting. SLEEP button STANDBY button C _) CD O WAD 0 0 0 0 ,)calsor,,r-▪ Ar a L ....d I 0 0 0 0 CD 00 CID O 00000 00000 2-way speaker REPEAT...
...00 , TIMER button +10 (second digit) /AM/PM button 0 a a Number buttons for details. AUTO SPACE button 0 CD DUBBING SPEED selector CLOCK button 0 c--- POWER button Function selector section CD button and lamp TUNER button and lamp TAPE/DUB button and lamp Remote sensor • OPR/BATT (operation/battery) indicator 4 DISPLAY button and CD/TIMER OPERATION DISPLAY 0000 Indicates clock, playing mode and time of the CD and timer setting. SLEEP button STANDBY button C _) CD O WAD 0 0 0 0 ,)calsor,,r-▪ Ar a L ....d I 0 0 0 0 CD 00 CID O 00000 00000 2-way speaker REPEAT...
Operating Instructions
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... selection buttons Tape transport direction indicators DIR (tape transport direction) MODE selector a I - Number buttons for preset station 41) Tape operation buttons 44 (leftward fast winding) 11) e 0.). (rightward fast winding) (play for deck B 00 00 00 0 000 20c02m,8t80 0 0 • 1== TUNING buttons el +: To advance the frequency. -: To go back the frequency. FM STEREO indicator ,-TUNING indicator r -FM and AM buttons 4) I =D 0 0 0 _I 00 III) AUTO SKIP switch AUTO PLAY button DOLBY NR (B type Noise Reduction) switch . Radio and Cassette-corder...
... selection buttons Tape transport direction indicators DIR (tape transport direction) MODE selector a I - Number buttons for preset station 41) Tape operation buttons 44 (leftward fast winding) 11) e 0.). (rightward fast winding) (play for deck B 00 00 00 0 000 20c02m,8t80 0 0 • 1== TUNING buttons el +: To advance the frequency. -: To go back the frequency. FM STEREO indicator ,-TUNING indicator r -FM and AM buttons 4) I =D 0 0 0 _I 00 III) AUTO SKIP switch AUTO PLAY button DOLBY NR (B type Noise Reduction) switch . Radio and Cassette-corder...
Operating Instructions
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Location and Function of Controls Rear Panel CD OUT (compact disc output) jacks (phono jacks) MIX MIC (mixing microphone) jack (minijack) FM SENS selector 0 0 Battery compartment ISS (interference suppress) switch 0 SPEAKER OUT (output) terminals 0 AC IN (AC power input) socket 0 Display Section For clock and timer TIMER indication CLOCK indication PIA AM/PM indication STANDBY indication SLEEP indication Current/preset time For CD playing] REPEAT mode indication Playing mode indication Play/pause indication Selection number/number of selections PROGRA C2=-0 Z SAP R20...
Location and Function of Controls Rear Panel CD OUT (compact disc output) jacks (phono jacks) MIX MIC (mixing microphone) jack (minijack) FM SENS selector 0 0 Battery compartment ISS (interference suppress) switch 0 SPEAKER OUT (output) terminals 0 AC IN (AC power input) socket 0 Display Section For clock and timer TIMER indication CLOCK indication PIA AM/PM indication STANDBY indication SLEEP indication Current/preset time For CD playing] REPEAT mode indication Playing mode indication Play/pause indication Selection number/number of selections PROGRA C2=-0 Z SAP R20...
Operating Instructions
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... depress two or more buttons. • When the battery is operated on by the remote commander when the unit is exhausted, the commander will not operate the CFD-770. In this case, replace the batteries with correct polarity. In normal operation, battery life is up to half a year. 7 REPEAT play for CD direct selection/ radio preset station Toward remote sensor 00007 0 D0 000l POWER button The unit cannot be turned on the internal...
... depress two or more buttons. • When the battery is operated on by the remote commander when the unit is exhausted, the commander will not operate the CFD-770. In this case, replace the batteries with correct polarity. In normal operation, battery life is up to half a year. 7 REPEAT play for CD direct selection/ radio preset station Toward remote sensor 00007 0 D0 000l POWER button The unit cannot be turned on the internal...
Operating Instructions
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... CD radio cassette-corder: when the batteries are weak, the indication in the display window becomes faint. In this unit: one for the unit itself and one for the clock/timer/memory. You can use the unit either case, be operated on the internal batteries when the AC power cord is connected to the unit. • For critical recordings or disc playing, operating the unit on before you replace...
... CD radio cassette-corder: when the batteries are weak, the indication in the display window becomes faint. In this unit: one for the unit itself and one for the clock/timer/memory. You can use the unit either case, be operated on the internal batteries when the AC power cord is connected to the unit. • For critical recordings or disc playing, operating the unit on before you replace...
Operating Instructions
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... a setting time. Set the time indication to the second Use the radio or telephone time signal. d in the display window. 12-a L 000 0 0 00 00 000 00000 0 CD POWER CLOCK l =b 3 AM 3.n n I L • LI LI CLOCK AM n L. 'U LI To change One Digit Example: lb change AM 1:01 to AM WO. 2 14 0 •0 000 2020282 AM 12:00 = midnight PM 12:00 = noon 1 el Press for the clock/timer/memory should...
... a setting time. Set the time indication to the second Use the radio or telephone time signal. d in the display window. 12-a L 000 0 0 00 00 000 00000 0 CD POWER CLOCK l =b 3 AM 3.n n I L • LI LI CLOCK AM n L. 'U LI To change One Digit Example: lb change AM 1:01 to AM WO. 2 14 0 •0 000 2020282 AM 12:00 = midnight PM 12:00 = noon 1 el Press for the clock/timer/memory should...
Operating Instructions
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... the disc player is programmed in the stop repeat play , the INTRO SCAN function does not work. 17 To Select Repeat Mode Press REPEAT (1/ALL). Notes • If PAUSE is in program play, the INTRO SCAN function skips the PAUSE. • During REPEAT 1 play Press ■ . Each time you press the REPEAT (1/ALL) button, the repeat mode changes in sequence as indicated in the display window, and the programmed selections will be displayed. REPEAT (1/ALL...
... the disc player is programmed in the stop repeat play , the INTRO SCAN function does not work. 17 To Select Repeat Mode Press REPEAT (1/ALL). Notes • If PAUSE is in program play, the INTRO SCAN function skips the PAUSE. • During REPEAT 1 play Press ■ . Each time you press the REPEAT (1/ALL) button, the repeat mode changes in sequence as indicated in the display window, and the programmed selections will be displayed. REPEAT (1/ALL...
Operating Instructions
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... stereo program is tuned in FM STEREO indicator lights up . If the received FM stereo signal is memorized. FM STEREO Indies:tor ROTARY EQUALIZER VOLUME TUNING indicator 1Press. 0 cr 00 CP 00000 00000 O 0 0000 POWER Press. .TUNER =-= 24 To adjust the volume and torte Use the VOLUME and ROTARY EQUALIZER controls. To turn off the radio Press POWER again. You can listen to the station desired just by pressing the number buttons. Make...
... stereo program is tuned in FM STEREO indicator lights up . If the received FM stereo signal is memorized. FM STEREO Indies:tor ROTARY EQUALIZER VOLUME TUNING indicator 1Press. 0 cr 00 CP 00000 00000 O 0 0000 POWER Press. .TUNER =-= 24 To adjust the volume and torte Use the VOLUME and ROTARY EQUALIZER controls. To turn off the radio Press POWER again. You can listen to the station desired just by pressing the number buttons. Make...
Operating Instructions
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... 0000000 1 Press. ON: Recorded using the Dolby B Noise Reduction system. I/ e POWER 2 Press. up . Tape operation buttons If you want to PHONES jack. For private listening, connect stereo headphones to play stop relay play after pause remove a cassette Press - 1 or c,.. Note • it both decks start to the same position used during recording. TAPE/DUB =-= 54 20 =" The OPR/BATT indicator The TAPE/DUB lamp lights lights up . ll II...
... 0000000 1 Press. ON: Recorded using the Dolby B Noise Reduction system. I/ e POWER 2 Press. up . Tape operation buttons If you want to PHONES jack. For private listening, connect stereo headphones to play stop relay play after pause remove a cassette Press - 1 or c,.. Note • it both decks start to the same position used during recording. TAPE/DUB =-= 54 20 =" The OPR/BATT indicator The TAPE/DUB lamp lights lights up . ll II...
Operating Instructions
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... be operated. If the disc comes to (tp /SYNC REV/EDIT. Plastic tape To reuse a cassette for continuous recording. • During recording, do not change the setting of the CD DUBBING SPEED selector. • During high speed recording, the buttons on the CD player other than •, II and DISPLAY cannot be recorded on both sides of a cassette To record on the internal batteries stills , the power might be turned...
... be operated. If the disc comes to (tp /SYNC REV/EDIT. Plastic tape To reuse a cassette for continuous recording. • During recording, do not change the setting of the CD DUBBING SPEED selector. • During high speed recording, the buttons on the CD player other than •, II and DISPLAY cannot be recorded on both sides of a cassette To record on the internal batteries stills , the power might be turned...
Operating Instructions
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... side of the leader tape with auto-reverse function, this system, the tape transport direction is recommended. REC MUTE R C 5 Set to HIGH. To Record Set the DIR MODE selector to When the tape runs out in the middle of a selection, the recording continues to a tape with a cassette deck with a quick reverse sensor. lb Record In offs Mode 1 Press POWER and CD. 2 Select shuffle or program play. 3 Press the > or...
... side of the leader tape with auto-reverse function, this system, the tape transport direction is recommended. REC MUTE R C 5 Set to HIGH. To Record Set the DIR MODE selector to When the tape runs out in the middle of a selection, the recording continues to a tape with a cassette deck with a quick reverse sensor. lb Record In offs Mode 1 Press POWER and CD. 2 Select shuffle or program play. 3 Press the > or...
Operating Instructions
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Deck A Tape side down Deck B Tape side down 4 Set the position desired. To record on both Set to or sides of a cassette Set to 7 • For high-speed • dubbing: Press HIGH. DIR MODE selector To record on one side of a cassette r%). SYNC.° DUBBING NORM HIGH ) ) Close the holder. Insert a blank cassette into deck A. Use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (Cr02) tapes. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into deck B. Close the holder. 31 For normal dubbing: Press NORM.
Deck A Tape side down Deck B Tape side down 4 Set the position desired. To record on both Set to or sides of a cassette Set to 7 • For high-speed • dubbing: Press HIGH. DIR MODE selector To record on one side of a cassette r%). SYNC.° DUBBING NORM HIGH ) ) Close the holder. Insert a blank cassette into deck A. Use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (Cr02) tapes. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into deck B. Close the holder. 31 For normal dubbing: Press NORM.
Operating Instructions
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... to set the timer again since the preset time is preset by mistake Repeat steps from the display window. O O 000 Eg7 00 0• 000000 TIMER POWER 1= 1 If the timer is memorized until you press TIMER in the STANDBY mode, the preset time will turn off automatically after two hours have elapsed. it it does not, see that the clock shows the current time. CD TUNER TAPE/DUB At the preset time The sound...
... to set the timer again since the preset time is preset by mistake Repeat steps from the display window. O O 000 Eg7 00 0• 000000 TIMER POWER 1= 1 If the timer is memorized until you press TIMER in the STANDBY mode, the preset time will turn off automatically after two hours have elapsed. it it does not, see that the clock shows the current time. CD TUNER TAPE/DUB At the preset time The sound...
Operating Instructions
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... you record using the DOLBY B Noise Reduction system. PLAY REC TIMER MODE I (normal) or TYPE II (Cr02) tapes. Select the band desired and tune in the display window. See page 18. Use TYPE I II 111111111111111111I111 remmiimmile• STANDBY 9 '" 5 15 STANDBY indication appears in the station. does not tight up.) 3 Press to ON when you will turn the power off after 60 minutes. Insert a cassette into...
... you record using the DOLBY B Noise Reduction system. PLAY REC TIMER MODE I (normal) or TYPE II (Cr02) tapes. Select the band desired and tune in the display window. See page 18. Use TYPE I II 111111111111111111I111 remmiimmile• STANDBY 9 '" 5 15 STANDBY indication appears in the station. does not tight up.) 3 Press to ON when you will turn the power off after 60 minutes. Insert a cassette into...
Operating Instructions
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... Speaker Two-way speakers: Woofer: 10 cm dia, cone type, Tweeter: 5 cm Power output Model for radio cassette-corder Recording Playback CD playing Sony SUM-1 (NS) approx. 2 H approx. 0.5 H approx. 20 M Sony Alkaline AM1 (N) approx. 5.5 H approx. 1.5 H approx. 1 H For clock/timer/memory: Approx. 1 year Dimensions 686 k 250 x 234 mm (w/h/d) (271/8 x 97/8 x 91/4 inches) incl. Spindle speed Error correction 200 rpm. Optional Accessories Stereo headphones Sony "MDR" Headphone series Dynamic microphone Sony "DYNAMIC MICROPHONE" series Connecting cord RK-C74 (two phono plugs...
... Speaker Two-way speakers: Woofer: 10 cm dia, cone type, Tweeter: 5 cm Power output Model for radio cassette-corder Recording Playback CD playing Sony SUM-1 (NS) approx. 2 H approx. 0.5 H approx. 20 M Sony Alkaline AM1 (N) approx. 5.5 H approx. 1.5 H approx. 1 H For clock/timer/memory: Approx. 1 year Dimensions 686 k 250 x 234 mm (w/h/d) (271/8 x 97/8 x 91/4 inches) incl. Spindle speed Error correction 200 rpm. Optional Accessories Stereo headphones Sony "MDR" Headphone series Dynamic microphone Sony "DYNAMIC MICROPHONE" series Connecting cord RK-C74 (two phono plugs...
Operating Instructions
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... the CD operation buttons cannot be made or there is correct. (See page 32.) • Weak batteries. (See page a) Remote Control Operation Trouble The unit cannot remotely be activated. Clock Operation Trouble Clock does not operate correctly. Sony Corporation Printed in sound level. A mechanical noise is heard when POWER is cracked or distorted. Cassette-Conte. Timer does not operate correctly. Cause and remedy • Incorrect polarity of the function selector section...
... the CD operation buttons cannot be made or there is correct. (See page 32.) • Weak batteries. (See page a) Remote Control Operation Trouble The unit cannot remotely be activated. Clock Operation Trouble Clock does not operate correctly. Sony Corporation Printed in sound level. A mechanical noise is heard when POWER is cracked or distorted. Cassette-Conte. Timer does not operate correctly. Cause and remedy • Incorrect polarity of the function selector section...