Sony CFDG700CP Instruction Manual - Page 2

Other Operations, Precautions, Troubleshooting

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Other Operations Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. Checking the information of an audio CD To check the total track number and playing time of the CD Press   while the CD is stopped, and you can check them in the display. Total track number Total playing time Checking the information of an MP3 disc To check the total folder number and total file number on the CD Press   while the CD is stopped, and you can check them in the display. Total file number Total folder number To check file information Press DSPL/ENT  on the unit while playing an MP3 disc. The display changes as follows:  The current file number and playing time  The song title ( )  The artist name ( )  The album name ( ) Playing tracks/MP3 files repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks/MP3 files repeatedly in normal, Shuffle or Program play modes. 1 Press  . "CD" appears in the display. 2 Proceed as follows. To repeat Do this A single track/MP3 file 1 Press REPEAT  until " 1" appears. 2 Press  or   to select the track/ MP3 file that you want to repeat. 3 Press   on the unit. All tracks/ 1 Press REPEAT  until " " appears. MP3 files 2 Press   on the unit. on the CD A selected folder (MP3 disc only) 1 Press MODE  until " " appears, and then press REPEAT  until " " appears. 2 Select the folder by pressing + or - . 3 Press   on the unit. Tracks/ 1 Select Shuffle Play (see "Playing tracks/ MP3 files MP3 files in random order"). in random 2 Press REPEAT  until "SHUF" and order " " appear. 3 Press   on the unit. Files in a 1 Start Folder Shufle Play (see "Playing selected tracks/MP3 files in random order"). folder in 2 Press REPEAT  on the unit until " ", random "SHUF" and " " appear. order (MP3 3 Press   on the unit. disc only) Programed 1 Program tracks/MP3 files (see "Creating tracks/MP3 your own program"). files 2 Press REPEAT  until " " and "PGM" appear. 3 Press   on the unit. On the remote Use   instead of  . To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT  until " " disappears from the display. Playing tracks/MP3 files in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks/MP3 files in random order. When playing an MP3 disc, you can also play MP3 files in a selected folder in random order (Folder Shuffle Play). 1 Press  . "CD" appears in the display. 2 Press MODE  until "SHUF" appears in the display. When you select Folder Shuffle Play (MP3 disc only), press MODE  on the unit until " " and "SHUF" appear in the display. Then press TUNE + or -  on the unit to select a folder you want. 3 Press   on the unit to start Shuffle Play. On the remote Use   instead of  . To cancel Shuffle Play Stop playing first. Then press MODE  until "SHUF" disappears from the display. Tips  During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3 file by pressing The resume function does not work during Shuffle Play. Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 15 tracks/MP3 files on a CD. 1 Press  . "CD" appears in the display. 2 Press MODE  until "PGM" flashes in the display. 3 Press  or   then press DSPL/ENT  on the unit (ENTER  on the remote) for the tracks/MP3 files you want to program in the order you want. For MP3 files, press TUNE + or -  first and then press  or   and DSPL/ENT  (ENTER  on the remote). Audio CD (Program Play) Programed track number Playing order MP3 disc (Program Play) Programed file number Playing order 4 Press   on the unit to start Program Play. On the remote Use   instead of  . To cancel Program Play Stop playing first. Then press MODE  until "PGM" disappears from the display. To delete the last track or file of the program Press CLEAR  on the remote while the unit is stopped. To check the order of tracks/MP3 files before play Press DSPL/ENT  on the unit. Every time you press the button, the track number and the playing order appear. To change the current program Press   once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current program will be erased. Then create a new program following the programing procedure. Tips  If you try to program 16 tracks/MP3 files or more, "FULL" will appear in the display.  You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment or turn off the power of the unit.  You can record your own program. After you have created the program, insert a blank tape and press   on the unit to start recording.  The resume function does not work during Program Play. Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the unit's memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order. 1 Press RADIO/BANDAUTO PRESET  on the unit to select the band. 2 Hold down RADIO/BANDAUTO PRESET  on the unit for 2 seconds until "AUTO" flashes in the display. 3 Press DSPL/ENT  on the unit. The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. If a station cannot be preset automatically You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually. 1 Press RADIO/BANDAUTO PRESET  on the unit to select the band. 2 Tune in a station you want. 3 Hold down DSPL/ENT  on the unit for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the display. 4 Press PRESET + or -  on the unit until the preset number you want for the station flashes in the display. 5 Press DSPL/ENT  on the unit. The new station replaces the old one. On the remote 1 Press RADIO/BAND  until the band you want appears in the display. 2 Tune in a station you want. 3 Hold down ENTER  for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the display. 4 Press PRESET + or -  until the preset number you want for the station flashes in the display. 5 Press ENTER . Tip The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the AC power cord or remove the batteries. Playing preset radio stations 1 Press RADIO/BANDAUTO PRESET  on the unit to select the band. 2 Press PRESET + or -  on the unit to tune in the stored station. On the remote 1 Press RADIO/BAND . 2 Press PRESET + or -  to tune in the stored station. Falling asleep to music 1 Play the music source you want. 2 Press SLEEP  to display "SLEEP". 3 Press SLEEP  to select the minutes until the unit goes off automatically. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: "AUTO*"  "60MIN"  "30MIN"  "20MIN"  "10MIN"  "OFF". * When you select "AUTO", the CD or tape stops playing in 90 minutes at most and the unit goes off automatically. When you are listening to the radio, the radio goes off in 90 minutes. If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP , the minutes in the display are entered. When the preset time has passed, the unit goes off automatically. To cancel the sleep function Press POWER  to turn off the power. Note When you are playing a tape using this function: If the tape length of one side is longer than the set time, the unit will not go off until the tape reaches the end. Connecting optional component You can enjoy the sound from an optional component such as a portable digital music player through the speakers of this unit. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making any connections. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected. To AUDIO IN jack Built-in audio cable with stereo-mini plug or audio connecting cable (not supplied) To the line output jack (e.g.,portable digital music player) 1 Connect the built-in audio cable with stereo-mini plug  on the unit to the line output jack of the portable digital music player or other components*. 2 Turn the unit and the connected component on. 3 Press AUDIO IN  on the unit and start playing sound on the connected component. The sound from the connected component is output from the speakers. * To connect the unit to a TV or VCR, use an extension cable (not supplied) with a stereo-mini jack on one end (for the built-in audio cable) and two phono plugs on the other end. Recording the sound from the connected component 1 Insert a blank tape. 2 Press AUDIO IN  on the unit to display "AUDIO IN". 3 Press   on the unit. Recording starts. 4 Play the optional component connected to the unit. Tip Should the built-in audio cable  become damaged, you can use the AUDIO IN jack  to connect an optional component to the unit. Use an audio connecting cable (not supplied) with a stereo mini plug on one end (for the AUDIO IN jack ). Make sure the plug on the other end is suited to the jack on the optional component; for example, a stereo-mini plug for a portable digital music player, or two phono plugs for a TV or VCR. Notes  Do not pull forcibly on the built-in audio cable . Doing so may cause the plug to rip off.  Connect the built-in audio cable  or audio connecting cable (not supplied) securely to prevent any malfunction.  It is not possible to listen to two components connected at the same time through the built-in audio cable  and the AUDIO IN jack  (using an optional audio connecting cable). Connect one component at a time. D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack Use the D-LIGHT SYNC controller to connect to this D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack . You need to connect the D-LIGHT SYNC controller to the lighting device* (not supplied). The lighting device will react according to control signals transmitted by the D-LIGHT SYNC controller upon receiving music source from the system. For details on the use of D-LIGHT SYNC controller and lighting device, refer to the respective operating instructions supplied with the respective device. D-LIGHT SYNC controller cord of D-LIGHT SYNC controller (DSL-1) * Refer to the D-LIGHT SYNC controller operating instruction for the recommended lighting device. Note The lighting effect may be different depending on the connected lighting device or the type of music being played back. Precautions Discs that this unit CAN play  Audio CD  CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*/MP3 files) * CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs. Discs that this unit CANNOT play  CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet  CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-RW that has scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device  CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly Notes on discs  Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.  Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.  Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.  Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.  After playing, store the CD in its case. On safety  As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.  Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. On power sources  For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any other type.  The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.  Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not used for an extended period of time.  When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion.  The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located at the bottom. On placement  Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock or in a car subject to the direct rays of the sun.  Do not place the unit on an inclined or unstable place.  Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the unit to operate properly and prolong the life of its components.  Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or springwound watches away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet. On operation  If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player section. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.  If the unit 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. 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 adhesive tape. Side A Tab for side B Tab for side A  The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback. Cleaning the cabinet  Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting General The power is not on.  Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet securely.  Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.  You cannot turn on the unit with the remote when you operate the unit on batteries. There is no audio.  Make sure the function you want to use appears in the display window.  Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers. Noise is heard.  Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the unit.  Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the unit. The AUDIO IN lid has been detached.  Reattach the lid as shown in the illustration below. (Reattach in order of  and .) CD/MP3 player The CD does not play or "NO DISC" is displayed even when a CD is in place.  Place the CD with the label surface up.  Clean the CD.  Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.  The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.  There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/ CD‑RW, recording device or application software.  Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. The sound drops out.  Reduce the volume.  Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged.  Place the unit in a location free from vibration.  Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.  The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality CD-R/CD-RW or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software. Starting playback takes more time than usual.  The following discs take a longer time to start playback. - a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. - a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data can be added). - a disc that has many folders or non-MP3 files. Radio Reception is poor.  Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.  Reorient the unit itself to improve AM reception. The audio is weak or has poor quality.  Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.  Move the unit away from the TV.  If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. The picture of your TV becomes unstable.  If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the unit away from the TV. Tape player The tape does not move when you press an operation button.  Close the cassette compartment securely. The  button  does not function or the tape does not play or record.  Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place. Poor or distorted playback, recording or erasing quality.  Clean the heads by using dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.  The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.  Demagnetize the heads using a commercially available tape head demagnetizer.  Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. Remote The remote does not function.  Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.  Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.  Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the unit.  Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.  Move closer to the unit when using the remote. After trying the remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the AC power cord or insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Using the display
You can check information about the CD using the
display.
Checking the information of an audio CD
To check the total track number and playing
time of the CD
Press
while the CD is stopped, and you can check
them in the display.
Total track number
Total playing time
Checking the information of an MP3 disc
To check the total folder number and total file
number on the CD
Press
while the CD is stopped, and you can check
them in the display.
Total folder number
Total file number
To check file information
Press DSPL/ENT
on the unit while playing an MP3
disc. °e display changes as follows:
°e current file number and playing time
°e song title (
)
°e artist name (
)
°e album name (
)
Playing tracks/MP3 files repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 files repeatedly in normal,
Shuffle or Program play modes.
1
Press
.
“CD” appears in the display.
2
Proceed as follows.
To repeat
Do this
A single
track/MP3
file
1 Press REPEAT
until “
1” appears.
2 Press
or
to select the track/
MP3 file that you want to repeat.
3 Press
on the unit.
All tracks/
MP3 files
on the CD
1 Press REPEAT
until “
” appears.
2 Press
on the unit.
A selected
folder
(MP3 disc
only)
1 Press MODE
until “
” appears,
and then press REPEAT
until “
appears.
2 Select the folder by pressing
+ or
.
3 Press
on the unit.
Tracks/
MP3 files
in random
order
1 Select Shuffle Play (see “Playing tracks/
MP3 files in random order”).
2 Press REPEAT
until “SHUF” and
” appear.
3 Press
on the unit.
Files in a
selected
folder in
random
order (MP3
disc only)
1 Start Folder Shufle Play (see “Playing
tracks/MP3 files in random order”).
2 Press REPEAT
on the unit until “
”,
“SHUF” and “
” appear.
3 Press
on the unit.
Programed
tracks/MP3
files
1 Program tracks/MP3 files (see “Creating
your own program”).
2 Press REPEAT
until “
” and “PGM”
appear.
3 Press
on the unit.
On the remote
Use
instead of
.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT
until “
” disappears from the display.
Other Operations
Playing tracks/MP3 files in random
order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 files in random order. When
playing an MP3 disc, you can also play MP3 files in a
selected folder in random order (Folder Shuffle Play).
1
Press
.
“CD” appears in the display.
2
Press MODE
until “SHUF” appears in the display.
When you select Folder Shuffle Play (MP3 disc only),
press MODE
on the unit until “
” and “SHUF”
appear in the display. °en press
TUNE + or –
on the unit to select a folder you want.
3
Press
on the unit to start Shuffle Play.
On the remote
Use
instead of
.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Stop playing first. °en press MODE
until “SHUF”
disappears from the display.
Tips
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3 file by
pressing
.
°e resume function does not work during Shuffle Play.
Creating your own program
(Program
Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 15 tracks/MP3
files on a CD.
1
Press
.
“CD” appears in the display.
2
Press MODE
until “PGM” flashes in the display.
3
Press
or
then press DSPL/ENT
on the
unit (ENTER
on the remote) for the tracks/MP3
files you want to program in the order you want.
For MP3 files, press
TUNE + or –
first and then
press
or
and DSPL/ENT
(ENTER
on the remote).
Audio CD (Program Play)
Programed track number
Playing order
MP3 disc (Program Play)
Programed file number
Playing order
4
Press
on the unit to start Program Play.
On the remote
Use
instead of
.
To cancel Program Play
Stop playing first. °en press MODE
until “PGM”
disappears from the display.
To delete the last track or file of the program
Press CLEAR
on the remote while the unit is stopped.
To check the order of tracks/MP3 files before
play
Press DSPL/ENT
on the unit.
Every time you press the button, the track number and
the playing order appear.
To change the current program
Press
once if the CD is stopped and twice if the
CD is playing. °e current program will be erased.
°en create a new program following the programing
procedure.
Tips
If you try to program 16 tracks/MP3 files or more, “FULL” will
appear in the display.
You can play the same program again, since the program is saved
until you open the CD compartment or turn off the power of the
unit.
You can record your own program. Aſter you have created the
program, insert a blank tape and press
on the unit to start
recording.
°e resume function does not work during Program Play.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory. You
can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for
AM in any order.
1
Press RADIO/BAND
AUTO PRESET
on the unit to
select the band.
2
Hold down RADIO/BAND
AUTO PRESET
on the
unit for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the display.
3
Press DSPL/ENT
on the unit.
°e stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
1
Press RADIO/BAND
AUTO PRESET
on the unit to
select the band.
2
Tune in a station you want.
3
Hold down DSPL/ENT
on the unit for 2 seconds
until the preset number flashes in the display.
4
Press PRESET + or –
on the unit until the preset
number you want for the station flashes in the
display.
5
Press DSPL/ENT
on the unit.
°e new station replaces the old one.
On the remote
1
Press RADIO/BAND
until the band you want
appears in the display.
2
Tune in a station you want.
3
Hold down ENTER
for 2 seconds until the preset
number flashes in the display.
4
Press PRESET + or –
until the preset number you
want for the station flashes in the display.
5
Press ENTER
.
Tip
°e preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the
AC power cord or remove the batteries.
Playing preset radio stations
1
Press RADIO/BAND
AUTO PRESET
on the unit to
select the band.
2
Press PRESET + or –
on the unit to tune in the
stored station.
On the remote
1
Press RADIO/BAND
.
2
Press PRESET + or –
to tune in the stored station.
Falling asleep to music
1
Play the music source you want.
2
Press SLEEP
to display “SLEEP”.
3
Press SLEEP
to select the minutes until the unit
goes off automatically.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes
as follows:
“AUTO*”
“60MIN”
“30MIN”
“20MIN”
“10MIN”
“OFF”.
* When you select “AUTO”, the CD or tape stops playing in 90
minutes at most and the unit goes off automatically. When you
are listening to the radio, the radio goes off in 90 minutes.
If 4 seconds have passed aſter you pressed SLEEP
,
the minutes in the display are entered.
When the preset time has passed, the unit goes off
automatically.
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER
to turn off the power.
Note
When you are playing a tape using this function:
If the tape length of one side is longer than the set time, the unit will
not go off until the tape reaches the end.
Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*/MP3 files)
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a
recording standard used for Audio CDs.
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2 or Joliet
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-RW
that has scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded
with an incompatible recording device
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
Notes on discs
Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch,
dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking
error.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the
surface of the CD.
Aſter playing, store the CD in its case.
On safety
As the laser beam used in the CD player section is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so
may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
On power sources
For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do
not use any other type.
°e unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not used
for an extended period of time.
When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to
avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or
corrosion.
°e nameplate indicating operating voltage, power
consumption, etc. is located at the bottom.
On placement
Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources,
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock or in a car subject to the direct rays
of the sun.
Do not place the unit on an inclined or unstable place.
Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the
cabinet. °e ventilation holes must be unobstructed for
the unit to operate properly and prolong the life of its
components.
Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep
personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-
wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible
damage from the magnet.
On operation
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the CD player section.
Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In
this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
If the unit 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.
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 adhesive tape.
Side A
Tab for side A
Tab for side B
°e use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play
time is not recommended except for long, continuous
recording or playback.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soſt cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or
solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
General
The power is not on.
Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet securely.
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
You cannot turn on the unit with the remote when you
operate the unit on batteries.
There is no audio.
Make sure the function you want to use appears in the
display window.
Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.
Noise is heard.
Someone is using a portable telephone or other
equipment that emits radio waves near the unit.
Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the
unit.
The AUDIO IN lid has been detached.
Reattach the lid as shown in the illustration below.
(Reattach in order of
and
.)
CD/MP3 player
The CD does not play or “NO DISC” is displayed
even when a CD is in place.
Place the CD with the label surface up.
Clean the CD.
Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open
for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
°e CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
°ere is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/
CD-RW, recording device or application soſtware.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
The sound drops out.
Reduce the volume.
Clean the CD, or
replace it if the CD is badly damaged.
Place the unit in a location free from vibration.
Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.
°e sound may drop out or noise may be heard
when using poor quality CD-R/CD-RW or if there is
a problem with the recording device or application
soſtware.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
°e following discs take a longer time to start playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
– a disc that has many folders or non-MP3 files.
Radio
Reception is poor.
Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.
Reorient the unit itself to improve AM reception.
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
Move the unit away from the TV.
If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio,
noise may be heard.
The picture of your TV becomes unstable.
If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with
an indoor antenna, move the unit away from the TV.
Tape player
The tape does not move when you press an
operation button.
Close the cassette compartment securely.
The
button
does not function or the tape
does not play or record.
Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.
Poor or distorted playback, recording or
erasing quality.
Clean the heads by using dry- or wet-type cleaning
cassette (available separately) aſter every 10 hours of
use, before you start an important recording, or aſter
playing an old tape. Failure to clean the tape heads can
cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the
unit to record or play tapes. For details, refer to the
instructions of the cleaning cassette.
°e TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is
being used.
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Demagnetize the heads using a commercially available
tape head demagnetizer.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
Remote
The remote does not function.
Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if
they are weak.
Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the
remote sensor on the unit.
Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the
unit.
Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong
light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.
Move closer to the unit when using the remote.
Aſter trying the remedies, if you still have problems,
unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries.
Aſter all the indications in the display disappear, plug
the AC power cord or insert the batteries again. If the
problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Connecting optional component
You can enjoy the sound from an optional component
such as a portable digital music player through the
speakers of this unit.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before
making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
component to be connected.
Built-in audio cable
with stereo-mini plug
audio connecting
cable (not supplied)
or
(e.g.,portable digital
music player)
To AUDIO IN jack
To the line output jack
1
Connect the built-in audio cable with stereo-mini
plug
on the unit to the line output jack of the
portable digital music player or other components*.
2
Turn the unit and the connected component on.
3
Press AUDIO IN
on the unit and start playing
sound on the connected component.
°e sound from the connected component is output
from the speakers.
* To connect the unit to a TV or VCR, use an extension cable (not
supplied) with a stereo-mini jack on one end (for the built-in audio
cable) and two phono plugs on the other end.
Recording the sound from the connected
component
1
Insert a blank tape.
2
Press AUDIO IN
on the unit to display “AUDIO IN”.
3
Press
on the unit.
Recording starts.
4
Play the optional component connected to the unit.
Tip
Should the built-in audio cable
become damaged, you can use the
AUDIO IN jack
to connect an optional component to the unit. Use
an audio connecting cable (not supplied) with a stereo mini plug on
one end (for the AUDIO IN jack
).
Make sure the plug on the other
end is suited to the jack on the optional component; for example, a
stereo-mini plug for a portable digital music player, or two phono
plugs for a TV or VCR.
Notes
Do not pull forcibly on the built-in audio cable
. Doing so may
cause the plug to rip off.
Connect the built-in audio cable
or audio connecting cable (not
supplied) securely to prevent any malfunction.
It is not possible to listen to two components connected at the same
time through the built-in audio cable
and the AUDIO IN jack
(using an optional audio connecting cable). Connect one component
at a time.
D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack
Use the D-LIGHT SYNC controller to connect to this
D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack
. You need to connect
the D-LIGHT SYNC controller to the lighting device*
(not supplied). °e lighting device will react according
to control signals transmitted by the D-LIGHT SYNC
controller upon receiving music source from the system.
For details on the use of D-LIGHT SYNC controller
and lighting device, refer to the respective operating
instructions supplied with the respective device.
D-LIGHT SYNC controller cord of
D-LIGHT SYNC controller (DSL-1)
* Refer to the D-LIGHT SYNC controller operating instruction for the
recommended lighting device.
Note
°e lighting effect may be different depending on the connected
lighting device or the type of music being played back.