3-864-133-11(1)

CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions

CFD-CD777S
CFD-CD777L
1998 by Sony Corporation
 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.

Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

The FUNCTION selector is located at the

front.
When you turn on the player, the OPR/BATT
indicator lights up.

2 Introduction
Table of contents

Basic Operations
Basic Operations
4 Playing a CD
6 Listening to the radio
8 Playing a tape
10 Recording on a tape
12 Dubbing

The CD Player Setting Up

14 Using the display 20 Hooking up the system
15 Locating a specific track 23 Connecting optional components
16 Playing tracks repeatedly 24 Adjusting the audio emphasis
(Repeat Play) (DYNAMIC SOUND SYSTEM)
17 Creating your own program
(Program Play)
Additional Information
The Tape Player 25 Precautions
27 Troubleshooting
19 Recording through a
microphone/Using as a PA 29 Maintenance
system 30 Specifications
Back cover
Index

Introduction 3
 Basic Operations

Playing a CD

1 2,3 4

For hookup instructions, see pages 20 – 22.

1 FUNCTION
Set FUNCTION to CD.
CD
TV/
LINE IN
RADIO
DUBBING
TAPE
CD/RADIO
OFF

2 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

down to open the lid of the CD
compartment and place a CD
on the CD compartment.

With the label side up

3 Close the lid of the CD

compartment.

4 BasicOperations
4 Press ^ (( on the remote). Display

The player plays all the tracks

once.

Basic Operations
Track number Playing time

Use these buttons for additional operations

FUNCTION =, + ^ 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME p

Level meter

Tip To Do this
During operation, the
level meter shows the adjust the volume Turn VOLUME.
frequency level of the
sound. stopplayback Press p.
Adjusting the volume pauseplayback Press ^. (on the remote,
will not affect the level press P.)
meter. Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
go to the next track Press +.
go back to the previous track Press =.
remove the CD Press 6 PUSH OPEN/
CLOSE.
turnofftheplayer Set FUNCTION to TAPE•
CD/RADIO OFF.

BasicOperations 5
 Listening to the radio

1 2 3 3

For hookup instructions, see pages 20 – 22.

1 FUNCTION Set FUNCTION to RADIO.

CD
TV/
LINE IN
RADIO
DUBBING
TAPE
CD/RADIO
OFF

2 Set BAND to select the band you

CFD-CD777S CFD-CD777L want.
BAND BAND

FM FM

SW1 SW

SW2 MW

MW LW

3 TUNING Turn TUNING to tune in the

station you want.

FINE TUNING For better SW reception, use FINE

TUNING.

6 BasicOperations
 Use these buttons for additional operations
FUNCTION VOLUME Level meter

Basic Operations
Tips To Do this
• During operation, the
level meter shows the adjust the volume Turn VOLUME.
frequency level of the
sound. turn off the radio Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/
RADIO OFF.
Adjusting the volume
will not affect the level
meter.
To improve broadcast reception
• If the FM broadcast is
noisy, set ISS•FM Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself
MODE at the rear to for MW or LW. For SW, extend the antenna vertically.
“MONO”. Radio will
play in monaural.

for FM for MW/LW

for SW

BasicOperations 7
 Playing a tape

3 1 2 3 2

For hookup instructions, see pages 20 – 22.

1 FUNCTION
Set FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/
RADIO OFF.
CD
TV/
LINE IN
RADIO
DUBBING
TAPE
CD/RADIO
OFF

2 STOP/EJECT
Press p6 to open tape
compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only. Close the
compartment.
With the side you want
to play facing you

3 PLAY
Press PLAY (.
The player starts playing.

8 BasicOperations
 Use these buttons for additional operations
DIRECTION
ª· DIR MODE Level meter
VOLUME

Basic Operations
0, )
p6

P
0, )

P
p6

Note To Do this
During playback, do not
press ), 0 or ( on adjust the volume Turn VOLUME.
the other deck as this
causes excessive wow stopplayback Press p6.
and flutter. fast-forward or rewind Press )or 0.
the tape
Tips
pauseplayback Press P.
• During operation, the
level meter shows the Press the button again to
frequency level of the resume play after pause.
sound. play the opposite side of Press down DIRECTION
Adjusting the volume the tape (deck A only) once.
will not affect the level DIRECTION ª ·(reverse/
meter.
forward) indicators show the
• To play tapes in both tape direction of deck A.
decks successively,
press ( on deck B and ejectthecassette Press p6.
then press PLAY and P
on deck A as the same
time. When the tape To select the direction of the tape (deck A only)
ends on deck B, the
playback starts To play Set DIR MODE to
automatically on deck both sides of the tape
A.
repeatedly
both sides of the tape
from the front side to
reverse side only*

* If play begins from the reverse side, the tape stops at the
end of that side.

BasicOperations 9
 Recording on a tape

2 1 3 1
MIC

For hookup instructions, see pages 20 – 22.

1 STOP/EJECT
Press p6 to open the tape
compartment on deck B and
insert a blank tape.

With the side you want to

record on facing you

2 Select the program source you

FUNCTION want to record. Display
CD
TV/
LINE IN
To record from the CD player, set
RADIO FUNCTION to CD and insert a
DUBBING
TAPE
CD (see page 4).
CD/RADIO
OFF

FUNCTION

CD
To record from the radio, set
TV/
LINE IN
FUNCTION to RADIO, and tune
RADIO in the station you want using
DUBBING
TAPE
BAND and TUNING (see page 6).
CD/RADIO
OFF

FUNCTION
To record from the built-in
CD
TV/ microphone (MIC), set
LINE IN
RADIO FUNCTION to TAPE•CD/
DUBBING RADIO OFF.
TAPE
CD/RADIO
OFF

10 BasicOperations
3 Deck B Start recording.
REC Press r on deck B (( is
depressed automatically).

Basic Operations
Notes Use these buttons for additional operations
• During recording, do
not press ), 0 or p6 P
PLAY on deck A as this
causes excessive wow
and flutter.
• While recording from
the built-in microphone
(MIC), no sound comes
from the speakers or the
headphones.
• When you connect the
microphone to the MIX
MIC jack, you cannot
record from the built-in
microphone.

Tips
• Adjusting the volume or
To Press
the audio emphasis (see
page 24) will not affect Stop recording p6 on deck B
the recording level.
Pause recording P on deck B
• If the MW/LW program
Press the button again to
makes a whistling
sound after you've resume recording.
pressed r in step 3, set
the ISS•FM MODE
To erase a recording
(Interference Suppress
Switch) at the rear to the 1 Insert the tape into deck B.
position that most 2 Disconnect the audio source if connected to the TV/LINE
decreases the noise. IN jack at the rear.
• For the best results, use 3 Set FUNCTION to TV/LINE IN.
the AC power as a 4 Press r on deck B.
power source.

BasicOperations 11
 Dubbing

4 3 2 1 4 5 1

For hookup instructions, see pages 20 – 22.

1 STOP/EJECT
Insert a recorded tape into deck A
and a blank tape into deck B.

With the side you want to

record on facing you

2 FUNCTION
Set FUNCTION to DUBBING.

CD
TV/
LINE IN
RADIO
DUBBING
TAPE
CD/RADIO
OFF

3 To dub at high speed, press

HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED DUBBING to
DUBBING
ON.
ON
OFF To dub at normal speed, press
HIGH SPEED DUBBING to
OFF.

12 BasicOperations
4 Deck A Press P and then press PLAY on deck A.

PLAY PAUSE

Basic Operations
5 Deck B Start dubbing.
REC Press r on deck B (( is depressed
automatically).

Note Use these buttons for additional operations

During dubbing, do not
set FUNCTION or press p6 p6
HIGH SPEED DUBBING
as this causes excessive
wow and flutter.

Tips
• Adjusting the volume or
the audio emphasis (see
page 24) will not affect
the recording level.
• For the best results, use
the AC power as a
power source.
• When the tape in deck A
ends first, deck B will
continue recording till
To stop dubbing
the tape end. When the
tape in deck B ends first, Press p6 on deck A and B.
deck A plays on
according to the setting
of the DIR MODE
switch.

BasicOperations 13
 The CD Player

Using the display

You can check information about the CD
using the display.

DISPLAY

Checking the total track number and playing

time
Check the display in stop mode.
Total playing time

Total track number

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY (DISPLAY/ENTER on the player)
while playing a CD.
To display Press DISPLAY
remaining time on the once
currenttrack*
remaining time on the CD twice
and the number of tracks left
playing time and the current three times
track number

* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining

time appears as “--:--” in the display.

14 The CD Player
Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons. You can also find a Number

The CD Player
specific point in a track while playing a buttons
CD.

=, +

Note To locate Press

You cannot locate a
specific track if “SHUF aspecifictrackdirectly the number button of the track.
REP” or “PGM” is lit in a point while listening to + (forward) or = (backward)
the display. Turn off the sound while playing and hold down
the indication by until you find the point.
pressing p.
a point while observing + (forward) or = (backward)
thedisplay in pause and hold down until
Tip you find the point.
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.

The CD Player 15
 Playing tracks
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in Number

buttons
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see page 17).
MODE

Tip
Press and hold LOOP
1 Set FUNCTION to CD on the player.
on the remote during 2 Press MODE (PLAY MODE on the player) until
play to repeat a the repeat mode you want appears in the display.
selected part of a CD.
When you release To repeat Select
LOOP, the player
a single track REP 1
returns to normal play.
allthetracks REP ALL
tracks in random order SHUF REP
programed tracks PGM REP

3 Do either of the following to start repeat play:

• When you’ve selected REP1, select the track by
pressing the number button (pressing = or
+ then ^ on the player).
• When you’ve selected REP ALL or SHUF REP,
press ( (^ on the player).
• When you’ve selected PGM REP, program
tracks (see step 3 on page 17), then press ( (^
on the player).

To cancel Repeat Play

Press MODE until “REP” disappears from the display.

16 The CD Player
Creating your
own program
(Program Play)

The CD Player
You can arrange the playing order of up Number
buttons
to 20 tracks on a CD.

MODE

DISPLAY

On the player
1 Set FUNCTION to
1 Set FUNCTION to CD on the player.
CD. 2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE
until “PGM” appears
3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want
in the display. to program in the order you want.
3 Press = or +
then press Playing order
DISPLAY/ENTER
for the tracks you Programed track
want to program in
the order you want.
4 Press ^.

4 Press ( to start program play.

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The CD Player 17
 Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued)

Tips To cancel Program Play

• You can play the same Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the
program again, since display.
the program is saved
until you open the CD
compartment or switch
FUNCTION. To check the order of tracks before play
• The current program Press DISPLAY.
will be erased if you
switch FUNCTION or Every time you press the button, the track number
open the CD appears in the programed order.
compartment.
• You can record your
own program. After To change the current program
you’ve created the Press p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD
program, insert a blank is playing. The current program will be erased. Then
tape into deck B and
press r on deck B to
create a new program following the programing
start recording. procedure.

18 The CD Player
 The Tape Player

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The Tape Player 19

 Setting Up

Hooking up the
system 4 Battery
compartment
1 Speaker terminals
AC IN
Make sure you turn off the
power before making any
connections.

Right
speaker

Left speaker
Speaker cord

2 to a wall outlet

Tips 1Hooking up the speakers

• To detach the speakers,
unlock speaker (see B
on the diagram) and 1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down
slide the speaker box all until it snaps into place A.
the way up and away
from the player.
• Connect the supplied
A
speakers to this player.
If you connect any
other speakers or
equipment,
malfunction may occur.

20 Setting Up
 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.

Setting Up
Tip 2Connecting the AC power cord
Only for the
Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the
customers supplied
with an AC plug AC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the
adaptor: other end to the wall outlet.
Use the supplied AC
plug adaptor if the
plug of the AC power CFD-CD777S only: Adjusting the voltage
cord does not match Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the rear)
your outlet. to your local power supply.

continued

Setting Up 21
 Hooking up the system (continued)

3Inserting batteries into the remote

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.

Tip 4Using the player on batteries

Replace the batteries
when the OPR/BATT
Insert eight R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into
indicator dims or when the battery compartment.
the player stops To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC
operating. Replace all
power cord from the player.
the batteries with new
ones. Before you
replace the batteries, be
sure to take out the CD
from the player.

22 Setting Up
Connecting
optional FUNCTION TV/LINE IN
components
You can enjoy the sound from
a TV or VCR through the
speakers of this player.
For details, refer to the

Setting Up
instruction manual of the
component to be connected.

Note Before making connections, be sure to turn off the

Connect the cables power of each equipment, and set FUNCTION to
firmly to avoid any TAPE•CD/RADIO OFF.
malfunction.

Tip 1 Connect a component to the player.

You can record the
sound of the connected Rear panel of this
component. Insert a player
blank tape, and press r TV/LINE IN
on deck B.
R L

TV, VCR,
cassette player/
recorder, etc.

Audio connecting
to line out jack cable (not supplied)

2 Set FUNCTION to TV/LINE IN and play the

connected component.

Setting Up 23
 Adjusting the
BALANCE 5 BAND GRAPHIC PRESET
audio emphasis EQUALIZER MODE
(DYNAMIC SOUND SYSTEM)

You can adjust the audio emphasis of the

sound you are listening to.

Note Using the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

When adjusting the 5 Slide 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER to select the
BAND GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER, be sure audio emphasis you want.
to set the PRESET Use To adjust
MODE selector to
MANUAL. The MEGA BASS deep bass sound
graphic equalizer will 400 Hz speaking voice, middle frequencies of
not work in any other
instrumental music
position.
1 kHz presence of vocals
4 kHz brightness of sound
10 kHz high treble sounds or to reduce high
frequency noise/tape hiss

Using the PRESET MODE

Set the PRESET MODE selector to the sound mode you
want.
Use To
MANUAL adjust the sound using the 5 BAND
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.
DISCO get powerful, clear sounds emphasizing low
and high range audio.
PARTY get light, bright sounds emphasizing high
and middle range audio.
LIVE get wide-ranging sounds having presense.

Adjusting the sound balance of the left and

right speakers
Use BALANCE.

24 Setting Up
Additional Information

Precautions

On safety On placement
• As the laser beam used in the CD • Do not leave the player in a location
player section is harmful to the eyes, near heat sources, or in a place subject
do not attempt to disassemble the to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
casing. Refer servicing to qualified mechanical shock.
personnel only. • Do not place the player on an inclined
• Should any solid object or liquid fall or unstable place.
into the player, unplug the player, and • Do not place anything within 10 mm
have it checked by qualified personnel of the side of the cabinet. The
before operating it any further. ventilation holes must be
unobstructed for the player to operate
On power sources properly and prolong the life of its
components.
• For AC operation, check that the
player’s operating voltage is identical • If the player is left in a car parked in
with your local power supply (see the sun, be sure to choose a location in
“Specifications”) and use the supplied the car where the player will not be
AC power cord; do not use any other subjected to the direct rays of the sun.
type. The voltage selector is located at • Since a strong magnet is used for the
the rear of the player (CFD-CD777S speakers, keep personal credit cards
only). using magnetic coding or spring-
• The player is not disconnected from wound watches away from the player
the AC power source (mains) as long to prevent possible damage from the
as it is connected to the wall outlet, magnet.
even if the player itself has been
turned off.
On operation
• For battery operation, use eight R20 • If the player is brought directly from a
(size D) batteries. cold to a warm location, or is placed in
• When the batteries are not to be used, a very damp room, moisture may
remove them to avoid damage that condense on the lens inside the CD
can be caused by battery leakage or player section. Should this occur, the
corrosion. player will not operate properly. In
• The nameplate indicating operating this case, remove the CD and wait
voltage, power consumption, etc. is about an hour for the moisture to
located at the rear. 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.
continued

Additional Information 25
 Precautions (continued)

Notes on CDs Notes on cassettes

• Before playing, clean the CD with a • Break off the cassette tab from side A
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the or B to prevent accidental recording. If
center out. you want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with
adhesive tape.

Side A

Tab for side A

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, Tab for side B
thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended • The use of a cassette with more than
for vinyl LPs. 90 minutes of play time is not
• Do not expose the CD to direct recommended except for long,
sunlight or heat sources such as hot continuous recording or playback.
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.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints
on the CD, it may cause tracking error.

26 Additional Information
Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy
The power is not on. • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
securely.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
General

There is no audio. • Set FUNCTION to the position you want to

operate.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.
“no disc“ lights in the display even • Insert the CD with the label surface up.
when a CD is in place.
The CD does not play. • Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• Clean the CD.
CD Player

• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment

open for about an hour to dry moisture
condensation.
• Set FUNCTION to CD.
The sound drops out. • Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged
• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
The audio is weak or has poor • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
quality. are weak.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
Radio

MW/LW radio, noise may be heard. This is

unavoidable.
The picture of your TV becomes • If you are listening to an FM program near the
unstable. TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.

continued

Additional Information 27
 Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom Remedy
The tape does not move when you • Close the tape compartment securely.
press an operation button.
The REC r button does not • Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
function/The tape does not play. place.
• Make sure FUNCTION is set to “TAPE” or
“DUBBING”.
The tape does not erase completely. • Clean the erasing head (see page 29.)
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
Tape Player

are weak.
The tape does not record. • Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
The audio is weak/The audio • Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See
quality is poor. page 29).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 29).
The sound is distorted. • The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
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 player.
Remote

• 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.

After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, 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.

28 Additional Information
Maintenance

Cleaning the lens After cleaning, insert a tape when the

If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a areas cleaned are completely dry.
skipping of sound during CD operation.
Clean with a commercially available
blower. Demagnetizing the tape heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough
residual magnetism will have built up
Cleaning the tape heads and tape on the tape heads to begin to cause loss
path of high frequency sound and hiss. At
Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and this time, you should demagnetize the
the capstans with a cleaning swab heads and all metal parts in the tape
slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or path with a commercially available tape
alcohol after every 10 hours of operation head demagnetizer.
for optimum playback and recording
quality. To make the best possible
recording, however, we recommend that Cleaning the cabinet
you clean all surfaces over which tape Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
travels before each recording. with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
Deck A any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
Capstan benzine.

Playback head

Pinch roller

Lens

Deck B
Capstan
Record/Playback
head

Erase head Pinch roller

Additional Information 29
 Specifications

CD player section Cassette-corder section

System Recording system
Compact disc digital audio system 4-track 2 channel stereo
Laser diode properties Fast winding time
Material: GaAlAs Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Wave length: 780 nm Frequency response
Emission duration: Continuous TYPE I (normal): 80 - 12,500 Hz
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of General
about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
Speaker
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Woofer: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 4 ohms, cone type (2)
Spindle speed
Tweeter: 5 cm (2 in.) dia.,
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)
Outputs
Number of channels
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
2
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
Frequency response
Maximum power output
20 - 20,000 Hz +0/–1.5 dB
12 W + 12 W
Wow and flutter
Power requirements
Below measurable limit
For CD radio cassette-corder:
Radio section CFD-CD777S
Frequency range
110 - 120, 220 - 240 V AC selectable, 50/60 Hz
CFD-CD777S
CFD-CD777L
FM Saudi arabia 87.6 - 107 MHz
Other countries 87.6 - 108 MHz 230 V AC, 50 Hz

MW 530 - 1,605 kHz 12 V DC, 8 R20 (size D) batteries

For remote control:
SW1 2.3 - 7 MHz 3 V DC, 2 R6 (size AA) batteries
Power consumption
SW2 7 - 22 MHz
AC 47 W
CFD-CD777L Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM 65.0 - 108 MHz
FM recording
MW 531 - 1,602 kHz
Sony R20P: approx. 4 h
LW 153 - 279 kHz
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 9 h
SW 5.95 - 18 MHz
Tape playback
IF Sony R20P: approx. 2 h
FM: 10.7 MHz
SW/MW/LW: 455 kHz Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h
Antennas CD playback
FM/SW: Telescopic antenna
MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar antenna Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 3 h

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Dimensions
Approx. 761 × 245 × 258 mm
(w/h/d) (30 × 9 3⁄4 × 10 1⁄4 inches)
(incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 9.5 kg (20 lb. 15 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series

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 Index

A G, H R
Audio emphasis 24 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 24 Recording
on a tape 10
B I, J, K Repeat Play 16
BALANCE 24 Improving broadcast
Batteries reception 7 S
for player 22 Selecting
for remote 22 L audio emphasis 24
Listening to the radio 6 tracks 15
C Locating a specific track 15 Setting up 20
CD player 14
Cleaning M, N, O T
cabinet 29 MEGA BASS 24 Troubleshooting 27
lens 29
tape heads and tape P, Q U
path 29
PA system 19 Using
Connecting
Playing the display 14
AC power cord 21
a CD 4
optional components 23
Creating your own program
a tape 8 V, W, X, Y, Z
17 tracks repeatedly 16 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 21
PRESET MODE 24
Program Play 17
D, E, F
Public address system
Demagnetizing the tape
See PA system.
heads 29
Display 14
Dubbing 12

Sony Corporation
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