3-856-825-32(1)
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions page 2
Mode d’emploi page 2
Manual de instrucciones pagina 2
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CFD-C646
1996 by Sony Corporation
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Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
CAUTION
You can use this player on AC power source
only. You cannot use it on batteries.
When you disconnect the AC power cord, the
memory data for the preset memory for radio
will be erased after about 60 minutes.
Re-enter them when you use the player again.
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Introduction2
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
4 Playing a CD
6 Listening to 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)
16 Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
17 Creating your own program
(Program Play)
The Radio
19 Presetting radio stations
20 Playing preset radio stations
Setting Up
21 Hooking up the system
24 Adjusting the audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
Additional Information
25 Precautions
27 Troubleshooting
29 Maintenance
30 Specifications
31 Index
Basic Operations
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Introduction 3
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
For hookup instructions, see pages 21 – 23.
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE (direct
power-on) and place the CD on
the CD tray. Be sure to align the
center of the CD with the center
of the CD tray.
Notes
• You can’t play 3-inch (8 cm)
CDs even with an adaptor for
single-CDs.
• Place one CD each only on the
CD tray. If you place one CD
over another and close the CD
tray, you will not be able to pull
out the tray.
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With the label side up
2 Press DISC CHANGE to turn the
CD tray, and place second and
third CD on the CD tray.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the
CD tray.
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4 Press ^ .
The player plays all the tracks of
all the CDs in the CD tray once.
Display
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Tips
• You can change a CD
while playing another.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to
pull out the CD tray
and change the CD.
Press OPEN/CLOSE
again to close the CD
tray. Do not close the
CD tray by hand, as
that may cause trouble.
• Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just
press ^. The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
CD.
CD
number
Track
number
Playing
time
Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER OPEN/CLOSEDISC
To Press
Adjust the volume VOLUME +/–
Stop playback p
Pause playback ^
Go to the next track AMS/SEARCH +
Go back to the previous track AMS/SEARCH =
Remove the CD OPEN/CLOSE
Turn on/off the player POWER
Play only one CD DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3
1 – 3
VOLUME +/–
AMS/SEARCH
=/+
p
^
Press again to resume play
after pause.
(desired DISC SELECT)
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Listening to the radio
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For hookup instructions, see pages 21 – 23.
1 Press BAND until the band you
want appears in the display
(direct power-on).
2 Hold down TUNING +/– until
the frequency digits begin to
change in the display.
The player automatically scans
the radio frequencies and stops
when it finds a clear station.
If you can't tune in a station,
press the button once at a time.
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Display
Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast.
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Use these buttons for additional operations
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 the radio, just
press RADIO or BAND.
The player turns on
automatically and
starts playing the
previous station.
• If you need to change
the AM tuning interval
(preset to 9 kHz at the
factory), see page 23
(excluding Latin
America model).
MONO/ST
VOLUME +/–POWER PLAY MODE/
To Press
Adjust the volume VOLUME +/–
Turn on/off the radio POWER
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the aerial for FM.
Reorient the AM loop aerial (supplied). Locate it
away from the player during AM program reception.
Basic Operations
for FM for AM
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Playing a tape
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For hookup instructions, see pages 21 – 23.
1 Press p6 to open the tape
compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Close the
compartment.
2 Press (.
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With the side you want
to play facing forward
Display
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and starts playing.
Use these buttons for additional operations
Note
During playback, do
not press buttons on
the other deck.
Otherwise the playback
speed may change.
Tips
• Next time you want to
listen to a tape, just
press (. The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
tape.
• For the best results, use
TYPE I (normal) tape.
POWER VOLUME +/–
0/)
p6
P
0/)
p6
P
To Press
Adjust the volume VOLUME +/–
Stop playback p6
Fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0
Pause playback P
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
Eject the cassette p6
Turn on/off the player POWER
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Recording on a tape
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For hookup instructions, see pages 21 – 23.
1 Press p6 to open the tape
compartment on deck B and
insert a blank tape.
With the side you want to
record on facing forward
2 Select the program source you
want to record.
To record from the CD player,
insert a CD (see page 4) and press
p on the CD section.
To record from the radio, press
BAND and tune in the station
you want (see page 6.)
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Deck A
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To record from a tape,
insert a recorded tape into
deck A and press P and
( simultaneously on
deck A.
Display
Deck B
3 Start recording.
To record, press r on deck B ((
is depressed automatically).
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Tips
• Adjusting the volume
or the audio emphasis
(see page 24) will not
affect the recording
level.
• For the best results, use
TYPE I (normal) tape
for recording.
• When recording from
two or three CDs, the
player pauses
recording and makes a
blank between the
tracks while CDs are
being changed, When
changing of CDs is
finished, recording
resumes automatically.
• To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:
1 Insert the tape whose
recording you want
to erase into the tape
compartment on deck
B.
2 Press TAPE until
“TAPE” appears in
the display window.
3 Press r on deck B.
Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER p6 P
To Press
Stop recording p6 on deck B
Pause recording P on deck B
Press the button again to
resume recording.
Turn on/off the player POWER
Notes
• Do not press ) or
0 while recording on
a tape.
• If the AM program
makes a whistling
sound after you’ve
pressed r in step 3,
move the AM loop
aerial connected to the
player as far as
possible.
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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
DISPLAY
Tip
When two or three CDs
are placed, select the
CD you want to check
information about by
pressing DISC 1, DISC
2 or DISC 3.
Checking the total track numbers and playing
time of the current CD
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
Current CD number
Total track numbers
Total playing
time
Checking the remaining time of the current
CD
Press DISPLAY while playing a CD.
To display
The current track number Once
and the remaining time
on the current track*
Remaining time on the CD Twice
and the number of tracks left
The current track number Three times
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 16, the remaining
time appears as “– –:– –”.
Press DISPLAY
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Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons. You can also find a
specific point in a track while playing a
CD.
Note
You cannot locate a
specific track if
“SHUF” or “PGM” is lit
in the display. Turn off
the indication by
pressing p.
Tip
When you locate a
track numbered over
10, press >10 first, then
the corresponding
number buttons.
Example:
To play track number
23, press >10 first, then
2 and 3.
To locate Press
a specific track directly one of the DISC 1 to 3
a point while listening to + (forward) or =
the sound (backward) while playing
a point while observing + (forward) or =
the display (backward) in pause and
DISC 1 – 3
The CD Player
Number
buttons
= / +
buttons to select the CD
and a number button of the
track.
and hold down until you
find the point.
hold down until you find
the point.
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Playing tracks
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see pages 16 – 18.).
Playing a single CD repeatedly
1 Press REPEAT to display “REPEAT” in the
display.
2 Press DISC 1, 2, or 3 to select the CD to be played.
Playing two or three CDs repeatedly
1 Press REPEAT to display “ALL DISCS REPEAT”
in the display.
2 Press ^ to start repeat play.
MONO/ST
DISC
1 – 3
REPEATPLAY MODE/
^
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The CD Player
Playing tracks of a single CD in random order
repeatedly
1 Press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until “SHUF”
appears in the display.
2 Press REPEAT to display “REPEAT” in the
display.
3 Press DISC 1, 2, or 3 to select the CD to be played.
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Playing tracks of two or three CDs in random
order repeatedly
1 Press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until “ALL DISCS
SHUF” appears in the display.
2 Press REPEAT to display “REPEAT” in the
display.
3 Press ^ to start repeat play.
Playing programmed tracks repeatedly
1 Program tracks (see page steps 1 – 3 on page 17).
2 Press REPEAT to display “REPEAT” in the
display.
3 Press ^ to start repeat play.
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” disappears in the
display.
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Playing tracks in
random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.
Playing tracks of a single CD in random order
1 Press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until “SHUF”
appears in the display.
2 Press DISC 1, 2, or 3 to select the CD to be played.
Playing tracks of two or three CDs in random
order
1 Press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until “ALL DISCS
SHUF” appears in the display.
2 Press ^ to start shuffle play.
MONO/ST
DISC 1 – 3PLAY MODE/
^
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The CD Player
To cancel shuffle play
Press PLAY MODE/MONO/ST until “SHUF”
disappears in the display.
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Creating your
own program
(Program Play)
You can make a program of up to 20
tracks from all the DCs in the order you
want them to be played.
MODE
DISC 1– 3
The CD Player
Number
buttons
CLEAR
(
Tips
• You can select the track
on the player. Press
AMS/SEARCH =/
+ then press
ENTER/ MEMORY
instead of the number
buttons.
• You can play the same
program again, since
the program is saved
until you open the CD
tray.
• You can record your
own program. After
you’ve created the
program, insert a blank
tape into deck B and
press r on deck B to
start recording.
1 Press MODE until “ALL DISCS PGM” appears in
the display.
2 Press DISC 1 to 3 to select the CD.
3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want
to program in the order you want. You can
program up to 20 tracks.
CD number
Track number
Playing order
If you made a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter
the track number.
To program additional tracks from another CD,
repeat steps 2 and 3.
4 Press ( to start program play.
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Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued)
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears in the display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press ENTER/MEMORY on the player.
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
To Do this
Erase the last track in 1 Press CLEAR. Every time you
the program press the button, the last track
in the program is cleared.
2 Re-enter the track numbers.
Change the whole Press p . Then create a new
program completely. program following the
programing procedure.
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The CD Player
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The Radio
Presetting radio
stations
You can store radio stations into the
player's memory. You can preset up to
20 radio stations, 10 for each FM or AM
in any order.
The Radio
Number
buttons
TUNE +/–
BAND
Tip
To preset radio stations
on the player, proceed
as follows:
1 Select the band and
tune in a station you
want.
2 Hold down ENTER/
MEMORY for about
2 seconds.
3 Decide on a preset
number for the
station (1 to 10) by
pressing PRESET
+/–.
4 Press ENTER/
MEMORY.
1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in
the display.
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down the number buttons that you want to
preset the new station for about 2 seconds.
The new station replaces the old one.
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Playing preset
radio stations
Once you've preset the stations, use the
number buttons to tune in your favorite
stations.
Number
buttons
BAND
Tip
You can tune in a
preset station with the
player. Use PRESET
+/– instead of the
number buttons.
1 Press BAND to select FM or AM.
2 Press the number buttons to tune in a stored
station.
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Setting Up
Hooking up the
system
AM loop aerial
Make sure you turn off the
power before making any
connections.
1 Speaker terminals
AM TUNING INTERVAL
Tips
• To detach the speakers,
slide the speaker box all
the way up and away
from the player.
• Connect the speakers
for this unit only to the
speaker terminals of
this unit. If you connect
any other speakers or
equipment,
malfunction may occur.
2 AM aerial teminal
Right
speaker
Speaker cords
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
3 To a wall outlet
1 Hooking up the speakers
1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down
until it snaps into place.
Setting Up
Left speaker
Note
When transporting, make
sure to carry the player.
Do not carry the speakers
since they are not locked.
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Hooking up the system (continued)
2 Connect the black wires to (–) minus and the red
wires to (+) plus terminals; the right speaker wires
to the R and the left speaker wires to the L
terminals.
2 Hooking up the aerial
AM loop aerial (supplied)
Reorient the aerial to improve broadcast reception.
Setting up the AM loop aerial
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3 Connecting the AC power cord
Insert the AC power cord to the wall outlet.
The POWER STANDBY indicator lights up to indicate
when the player is connected to the power source. The
indicator lights regardless of whether the power is on
or off (excluding Latin America model).
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Ajusting the voltage (excluding Latin America
model)
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR (on the bottom) to
your local power supply.
Changing the AM tuning interval (excluding Latin
America model)
If you need to change the AM tuning interval (preset
to 9 kHz at the factory), do the following:
1 Set the AM TUNING INTERVAL selector ( at the
rear).
2 Press RESET at the rear.
After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset
preset radio stations.
4 Inserting batteries into the remote
Setting Up
Insert two R6 (size AA) 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 with new ones.
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Adjusting the
audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
Selecting the sound characteristic
Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want.
Choose To get
Normal mode The whole dynamic range for music
(no indication) such as classical music
SOUNDMEGA BASS
Powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing
low and high range audio.
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The presence of vocals, stressing
middle range audio.
Light, bright suonds empphasizing
high and middle range audio.
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to
normal sound, press the button again.
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Additional Information
Precautions
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 player, unplug the player, and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
• For AC operation, check that the
player’s operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply (see
“Specifications”) and use the supplied
AC power cord; do not use any other
type. The voltage selector is located at
the bottom of the player (excluding
Latin America).
• The player is not disconnected from
the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the 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.
• 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 rear.
On placement
• Do not leave the player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player 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 player to operate
properly and prolong the life of its
components.
• If the player is left in a car parked in
the sun, be sure to choose a location in
the car where the player will not be
subjected to the direct rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the
speakers, keep personal credit cards
using magnetic coding or springwound watches away from the player
to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.
• When you move the player, be sure to
first remove the CD(s), otherwise, you
may not be able to take out the CD(s)
later or trouble with the unit may
occur.
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Precautions (continued)
On operation
• If the player 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
player will not operate properly. In
this case, remove 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 dealer.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the
CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints
on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
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
• To record on a tape with its tab broken
off, cover the respective tab hole for
side A or B with adhesive tape.
• The use of a cassette with more than
90 minutes of play time is not
recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.
• 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.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
The power is not on.
There is no audio.
General
“no disc“ lights in the display even
when a CD is in place.
The CD does not play.
CD Player
The sound drops out.
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
Radio
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
securely.
• Make sure the function you want to use appears
in the display window.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.
• Insert the CD with the label surface up.
• Make sure that the CD tray is closed.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD tray open for
about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
• Make sure “CD” appears in the display.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged
• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
The REC r button does not
function/The tape does not play.
The tape does not erase completely.
The tape does not record.
The audio is weak/The audio
Tape Player
quality is poor.
The sound is distorted.
The remote does not function.
Remote
Remedy
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.
• Clean the erasing head (see page 29.)
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See
page 29).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 29).
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
• 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 player.
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
• Move closer to the player when using the
remote.
The player uses a built-in micro computer for its various operations. Due to change in power
supply conditions, etc., operation way sometimes become unstable. After trying the above
remedies, if the player still does not function properly, press RESET at the rear with a pointed
material. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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