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CFD-G770CP.CA2.3-096-718-11(1)
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 le
number on the CD
Press
while the CD is stopped, and you can check
them in the display.
Total folder number
Total le number
To check le information
Press DSPL/ENT
on the unit while playing an MP3
disc. e display changes as follows:
e current le number and playing time
e song title ( )
e artist name ( )
e album name ( )
Playing tracks/MP3 les repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 les repeatedly in normal,
Shue or Program play modes.
1 Press
.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
A single
track/MP3
le
1 Press REPEAT
until “ 1” appears.
2 Press
or
to select the track/
MP3 le that you want to repeat.
3 Press
on the unit.
All tracks/
MP3 les
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 les
in random
order
1 Select Shue Play (see “Playing tracks/
MP3 les 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 Shue Play (see “Playing
tracks/MP3 les in random order”).
2 Press REPEAT
on the unit until “ ”,
“SHUF” and “ ” appear.
3 Press
on the unit.
Programed
tracks/MP3
les
1 Program tracks/MP3 les (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 les in random
order (Shue Play)
You can play tracks/MP3 les in random order. When
playing an MP3 disc, you can also play MP3 les in a
selected folder in random order (Folder Shue Play).
1 Press
.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE
until “SHUF” appears in the display.
When you select Folder Shue 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 Shue Play.
On the remote
Use
instead of
.
To cancel Shue Play
Stop playing rst. en press MODE
until “SHUF”
disappears from the display.
Tips
During Shue Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3 le by
pressing
.
e resume function does not work during Shue Play.
Creating your own program (Program
Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 15 tracks/MP3
les on a CD.
1 Press
.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE
until “PGM” ashes in the display.
3 Press
or
then press DSPL/ENT
on the
unit (ENTER
on the remote) for the tracks/MP3
les you want to program in the order you want.
For MP3 les, press TUNE + or –
rst 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 le number
Playing order
4 Press
on the unit to start Program Play.
On the remote
Use
instead of
.
To cancel Program Play
Stop playing rst. en press MODE
until “PGM”
disappears from the display.
To delete the last track or le of the program
Press CLEAR
on the remote while the unit is stopped.
To check the order of tracks/MP3 les 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 les 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 o the power of the
unit.
You can record your own program. Aer 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” ashes 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 ashes in the display.
4 Press PRESET + or –
on the unit until the preset
number you want for the station ashes 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 ashes in the display.
4 Press PRESET + or –
until the preset number you
want for the station ashes 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 o 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 o automatically. When you
are listening to the radio, the radio goes o in 90 minutes.
If 4 seconds have passed aer you pressed SLEEP
,
the minutes in the display are entered.
When the preset time has passed, the unit goes o
automatically.
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER
to turn o 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 o until the tape reaches the end.
Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*/MP3 les)
* 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 nalized 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 ngerprints 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.
Aer 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 qualied personnel only.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualied
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 o.
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 o 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 so 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 soware.
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
soware.
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 nalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
– a disc that has many folders or non-MP3 les.
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) aer every 10 hours of
use, before you start an important recording, or aer
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 uorescent lamp light.
Move closer to the unit when using the remote.
Aer trying the remedies, if you still have problems,
unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries.
Aer 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 o 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 o.
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 eect may be dierent depending on the connected
lighting device or the type of music being played back.