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CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA
3-856-825-13(1)
©1996 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
CFD-646
CFD-C646
CFD-656


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CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA
Introduction
2
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.
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.
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.
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.


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Basic
Operations
CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA
3
Introduction
Table of contents
Basic Operations
4
Playing a CD
6
Listening to the radio
8
Playing a tape
10
Recording on a tape
Setting Up
21
Hooking up the system
24
Adjusting the audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
Additional Information
25
Precautions
27
Troubleshooting
29
Maintenance
30
Specifications
31
Index
The CD Player
12
Using the display
13
Locating a specific track
14
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
16
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
17
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
The Radio
19
Presetting radio stations
20
Playing preset radio stations


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Basic Operations
CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA
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Playing a CD
Basic Operations
2
4
1,3
For hookup instructions, see pages 21 ­ 23.
1
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
single-CDs.
· 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.
2
Press DISC CHANGE to turn the
CD tray, and place second and
third CD on the CD tray.
3
Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the
CD tray.
With the label side up


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Basic Operations
Basic
Operations
CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA
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To
Press
Adjust the volume
VOLUME +/­
Stop playback
p
Pause playback
^
Press again to resume play
after pause.
Go to the next track
AMS/SEARCH +
Go back to the previous track
AMS/SEARCH =
Remove the CD
OPEN/CLOSE
Turn on/off the player
POWER
Play only one CD
DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3
(desired DISC SELECT)
Tips
· You can change a CD
while playing another.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to
pull out the CD tray
and change the CD.
Press OPEN/CLOSE
again to close the CD
tray. Do not close the
CD tray by hand, as
that may cause trouble.
· Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just
press ^. The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
CD.
4
Press ^ .
The player plays all the tracks of
all the CDs in the CD tray once.
Display
Playing
time
CD
number
Track
number
Use these buttons for additional operations
p
AMS/SEARCH
=/+
VOLUME +/­
^
DISC
1 ­ 3
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE