Playing a cd, Listening to the radio, Using the display – Sony CFD-S26 User Manual
Page 2: Locating a specific track, Repeat play, Shuffle play, Program play, Presetting radio stations, Playing preset radio stations
1
Press CD (direct power-on).
3
Close the CD compartment.
4
Press u (N on the remote, CFD-S36 only).
The player plays all the tracks once.
Track number Playing time
To
adjust the volume
stop playback
pause playback
go to the next track
go back to the previous track
remove the CD
turn on/off the player
Using the display
Checking the total track number and playing time
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY in stop mode.
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY while playing a CD.
To display
the current track number and
the remaining time on the current track*
the number of tracks left
and remaining time on the CD
the current track number
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as
“- -:- -” in the display.
Locating a specific track
To locate
a specific track directly
a point while listening
to the sound
a point while observing
the display
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.
Note
You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display.
Turn off the indication by pressing x.
Repeat Play
1
Press CD.
2
Proceed as follows:
To repeat
a single track
all the tracks
tracks in random order
programmed tracks
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE until “REP” disappears from the display.
Total track number
Total playing time
Shuffle Play
1
Press CD.
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.
Program Play
1
Press CD.
2
Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.
3
Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program
in the order you want. You can arrange the playing order of
up to 20 tracks on a CD.
4
Press u to start program play.
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.
Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the
programed order.
To change the current program
Press x 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
programming procedure.
Tip
You can record your own program. After you’ve created the program,
insert a blank tape and press z to start recording.
Programmed track
Playing order
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Playing a CD
Press
VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote,
CFD-S36 only)
x
u
(X on the remote, CFD-S36 only)
Press the button again to resume play after
pause.
>
.
Z
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
POWER
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY
once
twice
three times
Do this
1 Press MODE until “REP 1” appears.
2 Press the number button for the track
you want to repeat.
1 Press MODE until “REP ALL” appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until “SHUF REP” appears.
2 Press u.
1 Press MODE until “PGM REP” appears.
2 Press the number buttons for the tracks
you want to program in the order you
want up to 20 tracks.
3 Press u.
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
"MEGA BASS" appears in the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.
Getting the MEGA Xpand effect (CFD-S36 only)
Press MEGA Xpand.
"MEGA Xpand" appears in the display.
You can get the effect of expansion of the sound field.
Location of controls
Adjusting the sound emphasis (MEGA BASS/MEGA Xpand)
1
Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you
want appears in the display (direct power-on).
Each time you press the button, the indication changes as
follows:
CFD-S36 USA model: “FM”
t “AM” t “TV”.
Other models: “FM”
t “AM”.
2
Hold down TUNE + or – until the frequency digits begin
to change in the display.
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.
To
adjust the volume
turn on/off the radio
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM/TV/WEATHER. Reorient the player itself
for AM.
FM/TV/WEATHER
AM
Tip
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until "Mono" appears in the
display and the radio will play in monaural.
Listening to the radio
Press
VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote,
CFD-S36 only)
POWER
Press
a number button of the track.
>
(forward) or . (backward)
while playing until you find the
point.
>
(forward) or . (backward)
in pause until you find the point.
Display
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up
to 40 radio stations (CFD-S36 USA model), 20 for FM and 10 for AM and
TV in any order, or 30 radio stations (other models), 20 for FM and 10 for
AM in any order.
1
Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2
Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until
"AUTO" flashes in the display.
3
Press DISPLAY ENT•MEMORY.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies
to the higher ones.
Display
Display
POWER
VOL +,–
x
.
,>
MEGA
BASS
Remote Control (CFD-S36 only)
Display
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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.
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.
2
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD
compartment and place a CD in the CD compartment.
With the labeled side up
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Display
Display
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 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.)
The new station replaces the old one.
Playing preset radio stations
1
Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the 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.)
Checking the weather forecast
(CFD-S36 USA model only)
1
Press WEATHER.
The power turns on automatically.
2
Hold down TUNE + or - until the channel indication begins to
change in the display.
The player automatically scans the weather forecast stations
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.
Tip
Weather band provides continuous broadcast of the latest weather
information (directly from National Weather Service offices).
REC
PLAY
REW
FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE
Tape
compartment
MEGA BASS
Z
PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
CD
compartment
VOLUME +,–
TUNE –,+
DISPLAY ENT
MEMORY
MODE
i
(headphones) jack
Number buttons for
CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION
x
BX
.
,>
POWER
SLEEP
CD
TAPE
RADIO BAND
AUTO PRESET
Tip
To listen through headphones, connect the headphones to the
i
(headphones) jack.
SLEEP
FUNCTION
Number buttons
MODE
BAND
TUNE +,–
X
N
MEGA Xpand
MEGA Xpand
(CFD-S36 only)
OPR/BATT
indicator
WEATHER
(CFD-S36 USA
model only)
Remote sensor
(CFD-S36 only)
Display
1
FUNCTION SLEEP
BAND
TUNE
–
WEATHER
TUNE
+
MEGA Xpand
MEGA BASS
CD/RADIO
(AC ONLY)
POWER
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
VOL
MODE
0/10
>
10
WEATHER (USA
model only)
CD
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
TUNE
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION
9
0/10
>
10
8
7
4
5
6
3
2
1
CD/RADIO DIRECT OPERATION
9
0/10
>
10
8
7
4
5
6
3
2
1
WEATHER
Display