Sony CFD-980 User Manual

3-861-066-11(1)CD Radio Cassette-Corderoperating InstructionsCFD-980©1998 by Sony Corporation

Recording on a tapeConnect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 25).oPress POWER to turn on the player.Press to open the tape compartment and inser

Press # to start recording.(►- is depressed automatically.)Tips• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 27) will not affect the recordi

The CD PlayerUsing the displayYou can check information about the CD using the display.DISPLAY/ENTERMEMORYChecking the total track number and playing

Locating a specific point in a trackYou can locate a specific point in a track while playing a CD using or In0201 < (0To locate Pressa point while

Playing tracks repeatedly(Repeat Play)You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program plav modes (see page 16).POWERMODEMONO/ST Ml12Press

Playing tracks in random order(Shuffle Play)You can play tracks in random order.OPERATEMODEMONO/ST Wl3"n>na2di*<(D1 Press OPERATE to turn

Creating yourTips• You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment.• You can record your own progr

To check the order of tracks before playPress DISPLAY/ENTER'MEMORY.Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed ord

Preventing sound from skipping (ESP)The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prev'ents the sound from skipping by using a buffer memory tha

The RadioPresetting radio stationsYou can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 10 for each FM

WarningTo 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 impo

Playing preset radio stationsOnce you've preset the stations, use PRESET +/- to tune in your favorite stations.POWERPRESET +/-1 Press POWER to t

The TimerSetting the clockBefore you set the clock, connect the AC power adaptor (see page 25.)Before you set the clock, "AM 12;O0" flashes.

Waking up to musicTIMER TUNING/STANDBY DISPLAY/ENTER TIME SET+/-MEMORYYou can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you ha

TipYou can have the player go on the next day at the same time. Just press STANDBY until the © indication appears in the display. The preset settings

Falling asleep to musicYou can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while li

Setting UpChoosing the power sourcesYou can use the AC power, batteries or the car battery as a power source.NoteUse only the supplied AC power adapto

Choosing the power sources (continued)TipReplace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating. Replace all the ba

Selecting the audio emphasis(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to.MEGA BASS SOUNDSelecting the sou

Additional InformationPrecautionsOn safety• As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the

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 i

Table of contentsBasic Operations4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape00l/tO aIT)o(/<The CD Player12 Us

Troubleshooting0)c0115(V>1_20.au oraoeSymptomRemedyThe power Is not on.Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet securely.Make sure the batteri

SymptomThe tape does not move when you press an operation button.Remedy• Close the cassette compartment securely.The REC • button does not function/Th

MaintenanceCleaning the lensIf the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blowe

SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 - 15,000 Hz; rate

IndexAudio emphasis 27BBatteriestor player 26tor memory back-up 25CD plaver 12Choosing power sources 25 Cleaningcabinet 32 lens 32tape heads and tape

Basic OperationsPlaying a CD 12,3Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 25).oPress POWER to turn on the player.o o o o o o o o o o o o o oPUS

Press Wl.The player pla\'s all the tracks once.DisplayNoteYou cannot open the lid of the CD compartment when the speakers are facing upward. This

Listening to the radio 1 2 3Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 25).oPress POWER to turn on the player.RADIOfBANmiPress BAND until the b

TipIf the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE*MONO/ST until "Mono" appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.Use these button

Playing a tape1 3 21^owe/ioPress POWER to turn on the player.Press to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal)

Use these buttons for additional operationsPOWER II VOLUME +/-000)O a(Bo3Adjust the volumeVOLUME +/-Stop playbackFast-forward or rewind the tapePause