Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ???dangerous voltage??? within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Information

For customers in the United States

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ???Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

???Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

For customers in Canada

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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.

2 Introduction

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the CD radio cassette-corder. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. _______________________

Serial No. ________________________

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for the CFD-646 and CFD-656. Before you start reading, check your model number. The CFD-646 is the model used for illustration purposes.

Table of contents

Basic Operations

4 Playing a CD

6 Listening to the radio

8 Playing a tape

10 Recording on a tape

Operations Basic

The CD Player

12Using the display

13Locating a specific track

14Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

16Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)

17Creating your own program (Program Play)

The Radio

19Presetting radio stations

20Playing preset radio stations

Setting Up

21 Hooking up the system

24Adjusting the audio emphasis (Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

Additional Information

25Precautions

27 Troubleshooting

29Maintenance

30Specifications

31Index

1

2

3

For hookup instructions, see pages 21 ??? 23.

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

???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.

Press DISC CHANGE to turn the CD tray, and place second and third CD on the CD tray.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the

CD tray.

Display

Operations Basic

Basic Operations

5

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.

Indicates an FM stereo broadcast.

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.

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER PLAY MODE/ VOLUME +/???

MONO/ST

Operations Basic

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.

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.

Use these buttons for additional operations

0/)

Basic Operations

Operations Basic

9

2

Deck A

Basic

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:

1Insert the tape whose recording you want to erase into the tape compartment on deck B.

2Press TAPE until ???TAPE??? appears in the display window.

3Press ron deck B.

Notes

???Do not press )or 0while recording on a tape.

???If the AM program makes a whistling

sound after you???ve pressed rin step 3, move the AM loop aerial connected to the player as far as possible.

Use these buttons for additional operations

Operations

You can check information about the CD using the 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.

*For a track whose number is more than 16, the remaining time appears as ?????? ???:??? ??????.

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.

The CD Player 13

Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 16 ??? 18.).

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

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.

The CD Player

Player CD The

15

Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play)

You can play tracks in random order.

Creating your own program

(Program Play)

You can make a program of up to 20 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played.

MODE

DISC 1??? 3

Number buttons

CLEAR

(

Player CD The

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.

continued

Erase the last track in the program

1Press CLEAR. Every time you press the button, the last track in the program is cleared.

2Re-enter the track numbers.

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.

Number buttons

3Decide on a preset number for the station (1 to 10) by pressing PRESET +/???.

4Press ENTER/

MEMORY.

The Radio

Radio The

19

Playing preset radio stations

Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons to tune in your favorite stations.

Tip

You can tune in a preset station with the player. Use PRESET +/??? instead of the number buttons.

BAND

1 Press BAND to select FM or AM.

2 Press the number buttons to tune in a stored station.

Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections.

Right speaker

Surround speaker AM loop(CFD-656 only) aerial

2AM aerial terminal

???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.

Note

When transporting, make sure to carry the player. Do not carry the speakers since they are not locked.

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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 use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any other type.

???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 spring- wound 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.

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 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.

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 A

Tab for side B

???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.

The power is not on.

???Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely.

General

CD Player

Radio

Tape Player

Remote

Others

Maintenance

Cleaning the tape heads and tape path

Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible recording, however, we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording.

Deck A

Playback head Capstan

Pinch roller

Deck B

Record/playback head Capstan

Erase head Pinch roller

After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of high frequency sound and hiss. At this time, you should demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer.

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.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION

With 3.2-ohm loads, both channel driven from 150 ??? 8,000 Hz; rated 4 W per channel- minimum RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC operation.

Other Specifications

CD player section

System

Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs

Wave length: 780 nm

Emission duration: Continuous

Laser output: Less than 44.6 ??W

(This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Spindle speed

200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV) Number of channels

2

Frequency response

20 ??? 20,000 Hz +1/???2 dB Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range

FM: 87.6 ??? 108 MHz

AM: 531 ??? 1,602 kHz (Australian model) 530 ??? 1,710 kHz (Other models)

Aerials

FM: Telescopic aerial

AM: External aerial terminal

Cassette-corder section

Recording system

4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time

Approx. 140 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 80 ??? 10,000 Hz

30 Additional Information

General

Speaker

Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)

Surround speaker (CFD-656 only)

10 cm (4 in.) dia., 8 ohms, cone type (2) Outputs

Headphones jack (stereo minijack):

For 16 ??? 64 ohms impedance headphones Speaker terminals: For supplied 3.2 homs impedance speaker

Surround speaker terminals (CFD-656 only): Terminals for supplied 8 ohms impedance speaker

Power output (excluding US model)

4.3 W + 4.3 W (at 3.2 ohm, 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

For CD radio cassette-corder:

230-240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australian model)

120 V AC, 60 Hz (Other models) For remote:

3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption

AC 27 W Dimensions

Approx. 646 ?? 286.5 ?? 355 mm (w/h/d)

(25 1???2?? 11 3???8 ?? 14 inches) (incl. projecting parts) Mass

Approx. 10.5 kg (23 lb. 2 oz) Supplied accessories

Remote control (1) AM loop aerial (1)

Surround speakers (2) (CFD-656 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series

Index

A

Audio emphasis 24

B

Batteries for remote 23

C

CD player 12 Cleaning

cabinet 29

tape heads and tape path 29

Connecting

AC power cord 23 speakers 21

Creating your own program 17

D, E, F, G, H

Demagnetizing the tape heads 29

Display 12

I, J, K

Improving broadcast reception 7

L

Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13

M, N, O

MEGA BASS 24

P, Q

Playing a CD 4 a tape 8

preset radio stations 20 tracks repeatedly 14

Presetting radio stations 19 Program Play 17

R

Radio stations playing 20 presetting 19

Recording

on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14

S

Selecting

audio emphasis 24 tracks 13

Setting up 21 Shuffle Play 16 Sound mode 24 SORROUND 22

T

Troubleshooting 27

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Using the display 12