Sony cfd g 505 owners manual

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CFD-G505.U2.2-663-603-11(1) Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. To check the total track number and playing time of the CD Press DISPLAY-ENTER-MEMORY  on the unit while the CD is stopped. Total track number Total playing time To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY-ENTER-MEMORY  on the unit while playing a CD. The display changes as follows: The current track number and playing time  The current track number and the remaining time of the current track*  The number of tracks left and the time remaining on the CD * For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as − − : − − in the display. Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks 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 1 Press MODE  until REP 1 appears. 2 Press  or   to select the track that you want to repeat.3 Press   on the unit. All tracks on the CD 1 Press MODE  until REP ALL appears.2 Press   on the unit. Tracks in random order 1 Press MODE  until SHUF and REP appear.2 Press   on the unit. Programed tracks 1 Press MODE  until REP and PGM appear.2 Program tracks (see step 3 of Creating your own program).3 Press   on the unit. On the remote - Use   instead of  . - After you have selected REP 1, press the number buttons  to select the track. To cancel Repeat PlayPress MODE  until REP disappears from the display. Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. 1 Press  . Cd appears in the display. 2 Press MODE  until SHUF appears in the display. 3 Press   on the unit to start Shuffle Play. On the remoteUse   instead of   . To cancel Shuffle PlayPress MODE  until SHUF disappears from the display. TipDuring Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track by pressing  . Other Operations Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. 1 Press  . Cd appears in the display. 2 Press MODE  until PGM flashes in the display. 3 Press  or   then press DISPLAY- ENTER-MEMORY  on the unit for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. Programed track number Playing order 4 Press   on the unit to start Program Play. On the remote - Use   instead of  . - After you have selected PGM, press the number buttons  for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. To cancel Program PlayPress MODE  until PGM disappears from the display. To check the order of tracks before playPress DISPLAY-ENTER-MEMORY  on the unit. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order. To change the current programPress   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- 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 have created the program, insert a blank tape and press   on the unit to start recording. Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the units 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 DISPLAY-ENTER-MEMORY  on the unit. The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. If a station cannot be preset automaticallyYou 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 DISPLAY-ENTER-MEMORY  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 DISPLAY-ENTER-MEMORY  on the unit. The new station replaces the old one. On the remote 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 on for about 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.) TipThe 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 BAND . 2 Press the number buttons  to tune in the stored station. To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10  first, then corresponding number buttons . (Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first, and then press 2.) 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: 60  90  120  OFF  10  20  30. 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 functionPress POWER  to turn off the power. NoteWhen 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 a PC, TV, VCR, portable digital music player, etc. 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. 1 Connect the LINE IN jack  on the unit to the line output jack of the portable digital music player or other components using an audio connecting cable* (not supplied).* For a PC: use a cable which fills the connector of your PC. For a TV or VCR: use a cable with a stereo-mini plug on one end and two phono plugs on the other end. For a portable digital music player: use a cable with a stereo-mini plug on both ends. 2 Turn the unit and the connected component on. 3 Press LINE  on the unit and start playing sound on the connected component. The sound from the connected component is output from the speakers. Recording the sound from the connected component 1 Insert a blank cassette. 2 Press LINE  on the unit to display LInE. 3 Press   on the unit. Recording starts. 4 Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack  on the unit. NoteConnect the cables securely to avoid any malfunction. Precautions Discs that this unit CAN play - Audio CD - CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*)* 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 - 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 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 - 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. CD 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. 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.