Sony Xplod CFD-G505 - Manual (Page 2)

CFD-G505.U2.2-663-603-11(1)
Using the display
You can check information about the CD using the
display.
To check the total track number and
playing time of the CD
Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY  on the unit
while the CD is stopped.
Total track number
Total playing time
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY  on the unit
while playing a CD. The display changes as follows:
The current track number and playing time 

The current track number and the remaining
time of the current track*

The number of tracks left and the time
remaining on the CD
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time
appears as “− − : − −” in the display.
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, Shuffle or
Program play modes.
1 Press  .
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
A single
track
1 Press MODE  until “REP 1” appears.
2 Press  or   to select the track
that you want to repeat.
3 Press   on the unit.
All tracks
on the CD 1 Press MODE  until “REP ALL”
appears.
2 Press   on the unit.
Tracks in
random
order 1 Press MODE  until “SHUF” and
“REP” appear.
2 Press   on the unit.
Programed
tracks 1 Press MODE  until “REP” and “PGM”
appear.
2 Program tracks (see step 3 of “Creating
your own program”).
3 Press   on the unit.
On the remote
• Use   instead of  .
• After you have selected “REP 1”, press the number
buttons  to select the track.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press MODE  until “REP” disappears from the
display.
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.
1 Press  .
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE  until “SHUF” appears in the
display.
3 Press   on the unit to start Shuffle Play.
On the remote
Use   instead of  .
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press MODE  until “SHUF” disappears from the
display.
Tip
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track by pressing
 .
Other Operations
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on
a CD.
1 Press  .
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE  until “PGM” flashes in the
display.
3 Press  or   then press DISPLAY•
ENTER•MEMORY  on the unit for the tracks
you want to program in the order you want.
Programed track
number
Playing order
4 Press   on the unit to start Program Play.
On the remote
• Use   instead of  .
• After you have selected “PGM”, press the number
buttons  for the tracks you want to program in the
order you want.
To cancel Program Play
Press MODE  until “PGM” disappears from the
display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY  on the unit.
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press   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 programing
procedure.
Tips
• You can play the same program again, since the program is saved
until you open the CD compartment.
• You can record your own program. After you have created the
program, insert a blank tape and press   on the unit to start
recording.
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” flashes in the
display.
3 Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY  on the
unit.
The 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 DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY  on
the unit for 2 seconds until the preset number
flashes in the display.
4 Press PRESET + or –  on the unit until the
preset number you want for the station flashes in
the display.
5 Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY  on the
unit.
The new station replaces the old one.
On the remote
1
Press BAND  until the band you want appears
in the display.
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.)
Tip
The 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 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.)
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 off automatically.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes
as follows:
“60”
 “90”  “120”  “OFF”  “10”  “20”
 “30”.
If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP ,
the minutes in the display are entered.
When the preset time has passed, the unit goes off
automatically.
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER  to turn off 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 off until the tape reaches the end.
Connecting optional component
You can enjoy the sound from a PC, TV, VCR, portable
digital music player, etc. through the speakers of this
unit.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before
making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
component to be connected.
1 Connect the LINE IN jack  on the unit to the
line output jack of the portable digital music
player or other components using an audio
connecting cable* (not supplied).
* For a PC: use a cable which fills the connector of your PC.
For a TV or VCR: use a cable with a stereo-mini plug on one
end and two phono plugs on the other end.
For a portable digital music player: use a cable with a stereo-
mini plug on both ends.
2 Turn the unit and the connected component on.
3 Press LINE  on the unit and start playing
sound on the connected component.
The sound from the connected component is output
from the speakers.
Recording the sound from the connected
component
1
Insert a blank cassette.
2 Press LINE  on the unit to display “LInE”.
3 Press   on the unit.
Recording starts.
4 Play the optional component connected to the
LINE IN jack  on the unit.
Note
Connect the cables securely to avoid any malfunction.
Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
• Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*)
* 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
• 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 finalized 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 fingerprints 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.
• After 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 qualified personnel only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified
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.
• The 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 off.
• 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.
• The 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. The 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 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
• The 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 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.
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.
CD 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.
• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/
CD-RW, recording device or application software.
• 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.
• The 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
software.
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) after every 10 hours of
use, before you start an important recording, or after
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.
• The 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 fluorescent lamp light.
• Move closer to the unit when using the remote.
After trying the remedies, if you still have problems,
unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries.
After 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.