Sony CFD-G30 Operating Instructions

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    3-043-357-11 (1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-G30 CFD-G50 ©1999 Sony Corporation
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    in the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. About this manual The instructions in this manual are for the CFD-G30 and CFD-G50. Before you start reading, check
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    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) 18 Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/ FLASH) (CFD-G50 only) The Radio
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    the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). 1 Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up 2 Close the lid of the CD compartment. 3 4 Basic Operations Press u. Display The player turns on (direct power-on) and plays
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    POWER ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME +, - x u . , > Tip Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press u. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD remove the CD turn on/off the player Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - on the remote, CFD-G50 only) x u (X on the remote, CFD-G50 only) Press
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    Listening to the radio 1 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). 1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO Display PRESET until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: "FM1" t "FM2" t "AM". 2 Hold down TUNE + or
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    on automatically and starts playing the previous station. To adjust the volume turn on/off the radio Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - on the remote, CFD-G50 only) POWER To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM. for FM for AM Basic Operations 7
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    21 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 23). 1 Press xZto open the tape With the side you want compartment and insert a to play facing upward recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. 2 Press N. Display The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts
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    the tape. To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - on the remote, CFD-G50 only) stop playback xZ fast-forward or rewind the tape M or m pause playback X Press the button again to resume play after pause. eject the cassette xZ turn on/off the player POWER Basic Operations 9
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    supplied AC power cord (see page 23). 1 Press xZto open the tape With the side you want to compartment and insert a blank record on facing upward tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. 2 Select the program source you want to record. Display To record from the CD player, insert a CD (see
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    level. • For the best results, use the AC power as a power source. • To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase. 2 Press X. 3 Press N. 4 Press z. 5 Press X. To stop recording pause recording turn on/off the player Press xZ X Press the button
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    playing time Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY in stop mode. Total playing time Total track number Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY while playing a CD. To display the current track number and the remaining time on the current track* the number of tracks left and remaining time on the
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    a specific point in a track You can quickly find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. You can also locate any track using the number buttons on the remote (CFD-G50 only). ., > The CD Player Note CFD-G50 only: You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display
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    program play modes (see pages 15 - 17). u x ., > On the remote (CFD-G50 only) 1 Press x. 2 Press MODE until the repeat mode you want appears in program tracks (see step 3 on page 16), then press N. 14 The CD Player 1 Press x. "Cd" appears in the display. 2 Proceed as follows. To repeat a single
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    order PLAY MODE MONO/ST (Shuffle Play) u You can play tracks in random order. x On the remote (CFD-G50 only) 1 Press x. 2 Press MODE until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press N. 1 Press x. "Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press
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    Creating your own program (Program Play) DISPLAY ENT MEMORY u You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. x ., > PLAY MODE MONO/ST On the remote (CFD-G50 only) 1 Press x. 2 Press MODE until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to
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    You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment. • You can record your own program. After you've created the program, insert a blank tape and press z to start recording. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until "PGM" disappears from the
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    effects (LOOP/FLASH) (CFD-G50 only) You can repeat part of a CD (LOOP) and can "flash" the CD sound (FLASH) during playback. LOOP FLASH 1 Play a CD. 2 Press and hold LOOP or FLASH at the point you want to start the function. To repeat a selected part of a CD "flash" the CD sound Press and hold
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    "FM2" band, 10 radio stations are stored in "FM1" band and 10 more radio stations are stored in "FM2" band. On the remote (CFD-G50 only) 1 Press BAND until preset automatically You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually. 1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. 2 Tune in a
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    stations, use PRESET + or - to tune in to your favorite stations. RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET PRESET -, + On the remote (CFD-G50 only) 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station. 1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. 2 Press PRESET + or - to
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    WOOFER) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. POWER DRIVE WOOFER SOUND The Audio Emphasis On the remote (CFD-G50 only) Press WOOFER. Notes • While the sleeping timer is on, the POWER DRIVE WOOFER button does not light, even if the WOOFER function works. • When using
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    . Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: "60" t "90" t "120" t no indication t "10" t "20" t "30." To cancel the sleep function Press POWER to turn off the power. 22 The Timer
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    , be sure to take out the CD from the player. • CFD-G50 only: when you operate the player with the batteries, you cannot turn on the player with remote. 2Battery compartment AC IN 1to a wall outlet 1 Connecting the AC power cord Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket
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    Choosing the power sources (continued) 3 Inserting batteries into the remote (CFD-G50 only) 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
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    the sound from a TV or VCR through the speakers of this player. LINE Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections. For details, refer to the instructions of the component to be connected. Note Connect the cords firmly to avoid any malfunction. Connecting a TV or
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    Connecting optional components (continued) Recording the sound from the connected components 1 Insert a blank cassette. 2 Press LINE to display "LInE". 3 Press z. Recording starts. 4 Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack of the player. 26 Setting Up
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    the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. • If the player has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony
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    Precautions (continued) Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. Notes on cassettes • Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with
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    Troubleshooting General Symptom Remedy The power is not on. • 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 batteries (CFD-G50 only). The power is not on,
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    using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable (CFD-G50 only). • If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV. • Close the tape compartment securely. • Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
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    the remote. After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer
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    lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. Cleaning the tape heads abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Record/playback head Capstan Erase head Pinch roller Lens After cleaning, insert a
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    DC operation) Power requirements For CD radio cassette-corder: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 12 V DC, 8 size D (R20) batteries For remote control (CFD-G50 only): 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption AC 30 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording Sony R20P: approx. 8 h Sony alkaline
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    Index A Audio emphasis 21 B Batteries for player 23 for remote (CFD-G50 only) 24 C CD player 12 Choosing power sources 23 Cleaning cabinet 32 tape heads and tape path 32 Connecting AC power cord 23 Creating your own program 16 D, E Demagnetizing the tape heads 32 Display 12 F, G, H Falling asleep
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