Operating Instructions
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p =,+ Tip Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause. To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - on the remote, CFD-S38 only) stop playback p pause playback ^ (P on the remote, CFD-S38 only) Press the button again to a CD, just press ^. go to the next track + go back to the previous track = remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE turn on automatically and starts playing the CD. Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE ^ VOLUME +, - The player turns on /off the player POWER Basic Operations 5
p =,+ Tip Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause. To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - on the remote, CFD-S38 only) stop playback p pause playback ^ (P on the remote, CFD-S38 only) Press the button again to a CD, just press ^. go to the next track + go back to the previous track = remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE turn on automatically and starts playing the CD. Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE ^ VOLUME +, - The player turns on /off the player POWER Basic Operations 5
Operating Instructions
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... begin to change in the display (direct power-on the remote, CFD-S38 only) until the band you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. Display ...2 TIME SET TUNE Hold down TIME SET•TUNE + or - (TUNE + or - If you want appears in the display. Listening to the radio 1 2 1 RADIO BAND PRESET Connect the supplied AC power...
... begin to change in the display (direct power-on the remote, CFD-S38 only) until the band you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. Display ...2 TIME SET TUNE Hold down TIME SET•TUNE + or - (TUNE + or - If you want appears in the display. Listening to the radio 1 2 1 RADIO BAND PRESET Connect the supplied AC power...
Operating Instructions
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... previous station. Reorient the player itself for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, - on the remote, CFD-S38 only) POWER To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for AM Basic Operations 7 for FM for FM. The player turns on /off the radio Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - 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...
... previous station. Reorient the player itself for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, - on the remote, CFD-S38 only) POWER To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for AM Basic Operations 7 for FM for FM. The player turns on /off the radio Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - 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...
Operating Instructions
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The player turns on the remote, CFD-S38 only) p6 ) or 0 P Press the button again to a tape, just press (. on automatically and starts playing the tape. 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 turn on/off the player Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - p6 POWER Basic Operations 9 POWER Tip Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause.
The player turns on the remote, CFD-S38 only) p6 ) or 0 P Press the button again to a tape, just press (. on automatically and starts playing the tape. 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 turn on/off the player Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - p6 POWER Basic Operations 9 POWER Tip Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause.
Operating Instructions
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... you find the point + (forward) or = (backward) in a track while playing a CD. Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3. Tip CFD-S38 only: When you find the point the number button of the track on the remote (CFD-S38 only). =,+ Note CFD-S38 only: You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is...
... you find the point + (forward) or = (backward) in a track while playing a CD. Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3. Tip CFD-S38 only: When you find the point the number button of the track on the remote (CFD-S38 only). =,+ Note CFD-S38 only: You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is...
Operating Instructions
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...", press (. • When you've selected "PGM REP", program tracks (see step 3 on page 16). 3 Press ^. PLAY MODE MONO/ST ^ p =,+ On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until the repeat mode you want appears in the display. 2 Proceed as follows. To repeat a single track all the tracks tracks...8226;MONO/ST until "REP 1" appears. 2 Press = or + to start repeat play modes (see step 3 on page 16), then press 1 Press p. "Cd" appears in the display. 3 Do either of the following to select the track that you want to repeat. 3 Press ^. 1 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST...
...", press (. • When you've selected "PGM REP", program tracks (see step 3 on page 16). 3 Press ^. PLAY MODE MONO/ST ^ p =,+ On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until the repeat mode you want appears in the display. 2 Proceed as follows. To repeat a single track all the tracks tracks...8226;MONO/ST until "REP 1" appears. 2 Press = or + to start repeat play modes (see step 3 on page 16), then press 1 Press p. "Cd" appears in the display. 3 Do either of the following to select the track that you want to repeat. 3 Press ^. 1 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST...
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To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press (. 1 Press p. The CD Player 15 The CD Player Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play . PLAY MODE MONO/ST ^ p On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "SHUF" disappears from the display. "Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press ^ to start shuffle play tracks in random order.
To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press (. 1 Press p. The CD Player 15 The CD Player Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play . PLAY MODE MONO/ST ^ p On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "SHUF" disappears from the display. "Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press ^ to start shuffle play tracks in random order.
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... MONO/ST You can arrange the playing order of up to start program play. 16 The CD Player Programed track Playing order The programed tracks appear in the order you want . DISPLAY ENT MEMORY =,+ p On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "PGM" flashes in the display. 3 Press ...the = or + then press DISPLAY ENT• MEMORY for the tracks you want to program in the music calender. 4 Press ^ to 20 tracks on a CD.
... MONO/ST You can arrange the playing order of up to start program play. 16 The CD Player Programed track Playing order The programed tracks appear in the order you want . DISPLAY ENT MEMORY =,+ p On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "PGM" flashes in the display. 3 Press ...the = or + then press DISPLAY ENT• MEMORY for the tracks you want to program in the music calender. 4 Press ^ to 20 tracks on a CD.
Operating Instructions
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... calender. 5 Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY. The Radio The Radio Presetting radio stations You can preset up to preset the new station on for about 2 seconds. 4 Press PRESET + or - RADIO BAND DISPLAY ENT MEMORY LOOP AUTO PRESET PRESET +, - 1 Press RADIO BAND until the band you want appears in the ... flashes in any order. The new station replaces the old one. On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press BAND until "AUTO" appears in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. You can store radio stations into the player's memory. The stations are stored in the display.
... calender. 5 Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY. The Radio The Radio Presetting radio stations You can preset up to preset the new station on for about 2 seconds. 4 Press PRESET + or - RADIO BAND DISPLAY ENT MEMORY LOOP AUTO PRESET PRESET +, - 1 Press RADIO BAND until the band you want appears in the ... flashes in any order. The new station replaces the old one. On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press BAND until "AUTO" appears in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. You can store radio stations into the player's memory. The stations are stored in the display.
Operating Instructions
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Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the player to tune in to tune in the stored station. 1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band. 2 Press PRESET + or - on the remote or PRESET +/- RADIO BAND PRESET +, - to your favorite stations. On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station. 20 The Radio
Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the player to tune in to tune in the stored station. 1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band. 2 Press PRESET + or - on the remote or PRESET +/- RADIO BAND PRESET +, - to your favorite stations. On the remote (CFD-S38 only) 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station. 20 The Radio
Operating Instructions
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... the player on batteries Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the remote (CFD-S38 only) Note CFD-S38 only: When you operate the player on batteries, you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the player. 26 Setting Up Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)... Replacing batteries With normal use the player on the player using the remote. Replace...
... the player on batteries Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the remote (CFD-S38 only) Note CFD-S38 only: When you operate the player on batteries, you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the player. 26 Setting Up Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)... Replacing batteries With normal use the player on the player using the remote. Replace...
Operating Instructions
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... select the audio emphasis you want . Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND repeatedly to normal sound, press the button again. MEGA BASS SOUND On the remote (CFD-S38 only) Press SOUND repeatedly to .
... select the audio emphasis you want . Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND repeatedly to normal sound, press the button again. MEGA BASS SOUND On the remote (CFD-S38 only) Press SOUND repeatedly to .
Operating Instructions
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... TV. The sound drops out. Radio 30 Additional Information This is badly damaged • Place the player in a location free from vibration. • Replace all the batteries with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV. • If you are using the remote while listening to a wall outlet... inserted correctly. • You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on . There is weak or has poor quality. The CD does not play. Remedy • Connect the AC power cord to AM radio, noise may be heard. "no audio. The picture of your TV...
... TV. The sound drops out. Radio 30 Additional Information This is badly damaged • Place the player in a location free from vibration. • Replace all the batteries with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV. • If you are using the remote while listening to a wall outlet... inserted correctly. • You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on . There is weak or has poor quality. The CD does not play. Remedy • Connect the AC power cord to AM radio, noise may be heard. "no audio. The picture of your TV...
Operating Instructions
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...cassette is in the display. • Clean the erasing head (see page 32). • Replace all the indications in the path of the remote and the player. • Make sure the remote...; Make sure the t (clock) indication is displayed. • Replace all the batteries. Remote (CFD-S38 only) Timer After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord... problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The audio is weak/The audio quality is distorted. Additional Information 31 The tape does not record. The remote does not function. The sound is...
...cassette is in the display. • Clean the erasing head (see page 32). • Replace all the indications in the path of the remote and the player. • Make sure the remote...; Make sure the t (clock) indication is displayed. • Replace all the batteries. Remote (CFD-S38 only) Timer After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord... problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The audio is weak/The audio quality is distorted. Additional Information 31 The tape does not record. The remote does not function. The sound is...
Operating Instructions
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... optical pick-up : 6 V DC, 4 size AA (R6) batteries For remote control (CFD-S38 only): 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption AC 25 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording Sony R20P: approx. 3.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 h Tape playback Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 5 h CD playback Sony R20P: approx. 1 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h Dimensions Approx. 420 × 156 ×...
... optical pick-up : 6 V DC, 4 size AA (R6) batteries For remote control (CFD-S38 only): 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption AC 25 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording Sony R20P: approx. 3.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 10 h Tape playback Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 5 h CD playback Sony R20P: approx. 1 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h Dimensions Approx. 420 × 156 ×...
Operating Instructions
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Index A Audio emphasis 27 B Batteries for player 26 memory back-up 25 for remote 26 C CD player 12 Choosing power sources 25 Cleaning cabinet 32 tape heads and tape path 32 Connecting AC power cord 25 Creating your own program 16...Display 12 F, G, H FLASH 18 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 L Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific point 13 LOOP 18 M, N, O MEGA BASS 27 P, Q Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 preset radio stations 20 tracks repeatedly 14 Power sources 25 Presetting radio stations 19 Program Play 16 R Radio stations playing 20 presetting 19 Recording on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14...
Index A Audio emphasis 27 B Batteries for player 26 memory back-up 25 for remote 26 C CD player 12 Choosing power sources 25 Cleaning cabinet 32 tape heads and tape path 32 Connecting AC power cord 25 Creating your own program 16...Display 12 F, G, H FLASH 18 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 L Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific point 13 LOOP 18 M, N, O MEGA BASS 27 P, Q Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 preset radio stations 20 tracks repeatedly 14 Power sources 25 Presetting radio stations 19 Program Play 16 R Radio stations playing 20 presetting 19 Recording on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14...