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.
Information
For customers in Europe
This Compact Disc player is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located
at the rear.
Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the CFDE70L, CFD-E75, CFD-E75L and CFD-E77L.
Before you start reading, check your model
number. The CFD-E75L is the model used for
illustration purpose.
Note
The name of the switch to turn on/off this player is
indicated as below:
“OPERATE”: CFD-E70L/E75L/E77L
“POWER”:CFD-E75
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Playing a CD .................................................. 4
Listening to the radio...................................... 6
Playing a tape ................................................. 8
Recording on a tape ...................................... 10
The CD Player
Using the display .......................................... 12
Locating a specific point in a track .............. 12
Index ............................................................. 32
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
1, 2
3
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 24).
1Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE down
to open the CD compartment and
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
place the CD on the CD
compartment.
2Close the lid of the CD compartment.
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
3Press u (N on the remote, CFD-
E75/E75L/E77L only).
The player turns on (direct power-on)
and plays all the tracks once.
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With the label side up
Display
Playing timeTrack number
Use these buttons for additional operations
Jog dial
ZPUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
x
VOLUME +, –
u
OPERATE
(or POWER)
ToDo this
adjust the volumePress VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on
the remote, CFD-E75/E75L/E77L
only).
stop playbackPress x.
pause playbackPress u (X on the remote, CFD-
E75/E75L/E77L only).
Press the button again to resume
play after pause.
go to the next trackTurn the jog dial clockwise.
(On the remote, press >, CFD-
E75/E75L/E77L only.)
go back to the previous track Turn the jog dial counterclockwise.
(On the remote, press ., CFD-
E75/E75L/E77L only.)
remove the CDPress ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE.
turn on/off the playerPress OPERATE (or POWER, see
page 2).
Basic Operations
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
This player is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but
playback capability may vary depending on the quality of
the disc, the recording device and application software.
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Listening to the radio
12
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 24).
1Press RADIO BAND•AUTO
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
PRESET until the band you want
appears in the display (direct poweron).
Each time you press the button, the
band changes as follows:
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 repeatedly to change the
frequency step by step.
Display
Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast
Use these buttons for additional operations
OPERATE
(or POWER)
MODE
VOLUME +, –
Basic Operations
Tips
• If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press MODE until
“Mono” appears in the
display and the radio will
play in monaural.
• If you need to change the
AM/MW tuning interval,
see page 25.
ToPress
adjust the volumeVOLUME +, –
(VOL +, – on the remote, CFD-E75/
E75L/E77L only)
turn on/off the radioOPERATE (or POWER, see page 2)
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the aerial for FM. Reorient the player itself for
AM or MW/LW.
for FMfor AM/MW/LW
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Playing a tape
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Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 24).
1Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a recorded
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Close the compartment.
2Press n.
The player turns on (direct power-on)
and starts playing.
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With the side you want
to play facing you
Display
Use these buttons for additional operations
OPERATE
(or POWER)
VOLUME +, –
m, M
xZ
X
ToPress
adjust the volumeVOLUME +, –
(VOL +, – on the remote, CFD-
E75/E75L/E77L only)
stop playbackxZ
fast-forward or rewind the tapem or M
pause playbackX
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
eject the cassettexZ
turn on/off the playerOPERATE (or POWER, see
page 2)
Basic Operations
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Recording on a tape
1
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 24).
1Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank tape.
Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
3
With the side you want to
record on facing you
2Select the programme source you
want to record.
To record from the CD player, insert
a CD (see page 4) and press x on the
CD section.
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RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
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To record from the radio, tune in the
station you want (see page 6).
Display
3Press z to start recording
(n is depressed automatically).
Use these buttons for additional operations
Basic Operations
OPERATE
(or POWER)
MODE
n
xZ
X
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or the
audio emphasis (see page
18) will not affect the
recording level.
• If the AM/MW/LW
programme makes a
whistling sound after you've
pressed z in step 3, press
MODE to select the
position of ISS
(Interference Suppress
Switch) that most decreases
the noise.
• 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.
ToPress
stop recordingxZ
pause recordingX
Press the button again to resume
recording.
turn on/off the playerOPERATE (or POWER, see page 2)
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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
DSPL
ENT MEM
Checking the total track
number and playing time
Press DSPL•ENT MEM in stop mode.
Total playing
time
Total track
number
Checking the remaining time
Press DSPL•ENT MEM while playing a CD.
To display
the current track numberonce
and remaining time
on the current track*
the number of tracks lefttwice
and remaining time on the CD
the current track numberthree times
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the
remaining time appears as “– –:– –”.
Press
DSPL•
ENT MEM
Locating 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 on a CD using
the number buttons on the remote (CFDE75/E75L/E77L only).
mM
To locatePress
a point while listening to M (forward) or m
the sound(backward) while
playing and hold down
until you find the point.
(On the remote, use
> or ., CFDE75/E75L/E77L only.)
a point while observing M (forward) or m
the display(backward) in pause
and hold down until
you find the point.
(On the remote, use
> or ., CFDE75/E75L/E77L only.)
a specific track directly the number button of
(CFD-E75/E75L/E77Lthe track.
only)
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Note
You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or
"PGM" is lit in the display. Turn off the indication
by pressing x (CFD-E75/E75L/E77L only).
Playing tracks
repeatedly (Repeat Play)
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 (CFD-E75/E75L/E77L only).
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
shuffle or programme play modes (see pages
14 - 15).
x
u
MODEJog dial
1 Press x.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat
a single track
all the tracks
tracks in
random order
programmed
tracks
Do this
1 Press MODE until
“REPEAT 1” appears.
2 Turn the jog dial to select
the track that you want to
repeat.
3 Press u.
1 Press MODE until
“REPEAT ALL” appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until “SHUF
REPEAT” appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until “PGM
REPEAT” appears.
2 Programme tracks (see step
3 on page 15).
3 Press u.
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Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play) (continued)
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until “REPEAT” disappears
from the display.
Playing tracks in
random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.
On the remote (CFD-E75/E75L/E77L
only)
• Use N instead of u.
• When you’ve selected “REPEAT 1”, select the
track by pressing the number buttons.
xuMODE
1 Press x.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in
the display.
3 Press u to start shuffle play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from
the display.
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On the remote (CFD-E75/E75L/E77L
only)
Use N instead of u.
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Creating your own
programme (Programme Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to
20 tracks on a CD.
DSPL
ENT MEM
Jog dialu
1 Press x.
“Cd” appears in the display.
MODE
x
On the remote (CFD-E75/E75L/E77L
only)
1 Press x.
2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the
display.
3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want
to programme in the order you want.
4 Press N.
The CD Player
To cancel Programme Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from
the display.
To check the order of tracks
before play
Press DSPL•ENT MEM.
Every time you press the button, the track
number appears in the programmed order.
To change the current
programme
Press x once if the CD is stopped and twice
if the CD is playing. The current programme
will be erased. Then create a new
programme following the programming
procedure.
2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in
the display.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the track you
want to programme, and press DSPL•
ENT MEM.
Repeat this step.
Programmed track Playing order
4 Press u to start programme play.
Tips
• You can play the same programme again, since
the programme is saved until you open the CD
compartment.
• You can record your own programme. After
you’ve created the programme, insert a blank
tape and press z to start recording.
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The Radio
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player’s
memory. You can preset up to 30 radio
stations (CFD-E75), 20 for FM and 10 for
AM in any order or 40 radio stations (CFDE70L/E75L/E77L), 20 for FM and 10 for
MW and LW in any order.
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET
Jog dial
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
to select the band.
DSPL
ENT MEM
If a station cannot be 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 station you want.
3 Hold down DSPL•ENT MEM for 2
seconds.
4 Select the preset number you want to
preset the new station on by turning the
jog dial.
5 Press DSPL•ENT MEM.
The new station replaces the old one.
On the remote (CFD-E75/E75L/E77L
only)
1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in
the display.
2 Press TUNE + or – until you tune in the station
you want.
3 Hold down the number button that you want to
preset the new station on for 2 seconds.
To select the preset number over 10, press >10
first, then the corresponding number buttons.
You need to hold down the last number button to
enter for about 2 seconds. (Example: To select
12, press >10 and 1 first, then hold down 2 for
about 2 seconds.)
2 Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO
PRESET for 2 seconds until “AUTO”
appears in the display.
3 Press DSPL•ENT MEM.
The stations are stored in memory from
the lower frequencies to the higher
ones.
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Playing preset radio
stations
Once you've preset the stations, use the jog
dial on the player or the number buttons on
the remote to tune in to your favourite
stations.
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET Jog dial
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET
to select the band.
The Radio
2 Turn the jog dial to tune in the stored
station.
On the remote (CFD-E75/E75L/E77L
only)
1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in
the display.
2 Press the number button to tune in a stored
station.
To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10
first, then the corresponding number buttons.
(Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press
>10 and 1 first , and then press 2.)
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The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio
emphasis (MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
MEGA BASS
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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The Timer
Setting the clock
“– –:– –” indication appears in the display
until you set the clock.
MENU
ALARM
Before you set the clock, connect the power
source (see page 24).
1 Press MENU•ALARM until “CLOCK”
appears in the display, then press
DSPL•ENT MEM.
The hour digit flashes.
DSPL
ENT MEMJog dial
3 Press DSPL•ENT MEM.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
Tip
The time display system:
CFD-E75: 12-hour system
CFD-E70L/E75L/E77L: 24-hour system
The Timer
2 Turn the jog dial to set the current hour.
Then press DSPL•ENT MEM.
The minute digits flash. Set the minutes
by turning the jog dial until the correct
minute is displayed.
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Waking up to music
You can wake up to music or a radio
programme at a preset time. Make sure you
have set the clock (“Setting the clock” on
page 19).
4 Set the timer to the hour you want the
music to start by turning the jog dial,
then press DSPL•ENT MEM.
MENU
ALARM
STANDBY
Before you begin, make sure the
indication is not lit in the display. If it is lit,
press STANDBY.
DSPL
ENT MEMJog dial
(clock)
1 Prepare the music source you want to
play.
To playDo this
the radioTune in a station.
a CDInsert a CD.
2 Press MENU•ALARM until “TIMER”
appears in the display, then press
DSPL•ENT MEM.
The
(clock) and the music source
(“Cd” or “RAdIO”) flash.
Set the minutes, then press DSPL•ENT
MEM.
5 Set the timer to the hour and the
minutes you want the music to go off.
(Do as step 4.)
6 Turn the jog dial to set the volume, then
press DSPL•ENT MEM.
7 Press STANDBY.
The
indication lights up and the
power goes off.
At the preset time, the power will go on,
and the music will play. Then the power
will go off at the preset time, and the
player will enter into the standby mode.
To check/change when the
playback will start
Press MENU•ALARM until “TIMER”
appears in the display, then DSPL•ENT
MEM. Each time you press DSPL•ENT
MEM, a stored setting is displayed in the set
order. To change the setting, display the
setting you want to change and re-enter it.
3 Select the music source (“Cd” or
“RAdIO”) by turning the jog dial, thenpress DSPL•ENT MEM.
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