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Troubleshooting

Connecting optional
components

Before making connections, be sure to turn off the power of the
component and set FUNCTION to TAPE/RADIO OFF on the player.

Listening to Audio Components

After connecting the component, set FUNCTION to CD/TV LINE IN and
play the connected component.

Tip

You can record the sound of the connected component.  Insert a cassette, and
press 

r

 REC on deck B.

Note

Connect the cables firmly to avoid
any malfunction.

Sony Corporation ©1997
Printed in Vietnam

CFS-777S

Operating Instructions

Radio
Cassette-
Corder

Record/
Playback head

Cotton swab

Capstan

Pinch roller

Pinch
roller

Capstan

3-861-259-21(1)

Setting up the system

Connecting the Speakers

Make sure you turn off the power before making connections.

1

Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down until it
snaps into place 

a

.

2

Connect the black wires to (–) minus and the red wires to
(+) plus terminals: the right speaker wires to the R (right),
and the left speaker wires to the L (left) terminals.

Tip

To detach the speakers, unlock the speaker 

b

 and slide the speaker box all

the way up and away from the player.

Choosing Power Sources

To use the player on AC power source (mains)

Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN jack.

Specifications

There is no audio.

• Connect the mains lead securely.
• Insert the batteries properly.
• Replace all batteries if they are weak.
• Unplug the headphones.
• Adjust the volume.
• Set FUNCTION to the position you want

to operate.

Cassette cannot be inserted.

• Insert the cassette properly.

The

 

r

 REC button does not

function.

• No cassette is in deck B.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is

in place.

Poor playback, recording or
erasing quality.

• Dirty heads.  Clean the unit (as shown)

with a cotton swab slightly moistened
with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

• Demagnetize the heads and all metal parts

in the tape path with a commercially
available tape head demagnetizer.

• 

Frequency range

FM: Saudi Arabia: 87.6–107MHz/Other
countries: 87.6–108MHz
MW: 530–1,605kHz/SW1: 2.3–7MHz/
SW2: 7–22MHz

• 

IF

  FM: 10.7MHz MW/SW: 455kHz

 Aerials

  FM/SW: Telescopic MW: Built-

in ferrite bar

 Recording system

  4-track, 2-channel

stereo

• 

Frequency response

 80–12,500Hz

 Speakers

  Full range: 10cm (4 inches)

dia. , cone type/Tweeter: 5 cm
(2 inches) dia.

• 

Input

  MIX MIC jack (minijack),

sensitivity 3.9 mV for low impedance
microphone CD/TV LINE IN  jacks
(phono jacks), sensitivity
0.43 V, input impedance 50 kilohms

• 

Output

  Headphones jack (stereo

minijack), for 16–68 ohms impedance
headphones

• 

Maximum Power output

12W + 12W

 Battery life

FM Recording: Sony R20P: Approx. 5
hours/Sony LR20 alkaline: Approx. 12
hours
Playback:  Sony R20P: Approx. 2 hours/
Sony LR20 alkaline: Approx. 5.5 hours

• 

Power requirements

110–120V/220–240 V AC selectable, 50/
60Hz
12V DC, eight R20 (size D) batteries

• 

Power consumption

AC 30W

• Dimensions

  Approx.760 x 225 x 220mm

(w/h/d) (30 x 8 

7

/

8

 x 8 

3

/

4

 inches) incl.

projecting parts and controls, not incl.
handle

• Mass

  Approx. 6.8kg (15 lb) incl. batteries

• Supplied accessory

  AC power cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

  WARNING

To use the player on batteries

Insert eight R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment.

To adjust the voltage

Be sure to set the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR(at the rear) to
your local power supply.

Tip

For customers supplied with an AC plug adaptor, use it if the plug of the
mains lead does not match your mains.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the player to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.

The FUNCTION selector is
located at the front.
When you turn on the player, the
OPR/BATT indicator lights up.

Precautions

On safety/power sources

• 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.

• For AC operation, check that the

player’s operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply (see
“Specifications”) and use the supplied
mains lead; do not use any other type.
The voltage selector is located at the
rear of the player .

• 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.

• For battery operation, use eight R20

(size D) batteries.

• 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.

Notes

• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the mains lead from the player.
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the

player stops operating. Replace all batteries with new ones.

2

 to a wall outlet

1

 to AC IN

On placement/operation

• 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 anything within 10 mm of

the side of the cabinet.  The ventilation
holes must be unobstructed for the
player to operate properly and to
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 player
to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.

• 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 questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

Playback
head

to CD/TV LINE IN

R (red)

Audio connecting cord
RK-C520HG (not supplied)

Using the Microphone

Turn on the microphone (not supplied)
if it has a power switch.

Tips

• To mix radio or tape sounds and your voice, play the sound you want, and

speak or sing into the microphone.

• To use the player as a public address system, set FUNCTION to

CD/TV LINE IN, and speak into the microphone.

Note

If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, turn down the volume or move the
microphone away from the speakers.

Adjusting the audio emphasis

(DYNAMIC SOUND SYSTEM)

Using the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Use

To adjust

BALANCE

Stereo imaging.

MEGA BASS

Deep bass sound.

400 Hz

Speaking voice, middle frequencies of
instrumental music.

1 kHz

Presence of vocals.

4 kHz

Brightness of the sound.

10 kHz

High treble sounds or to reduce high
frequency noise/tape hiss.

Using the PRESET MODE

Use

To

MANUAL

Adjust the sound using the GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER.

DISCO

Get powerful, clear sounds emphasizing low
and high range audio.

PARTY

Get light, bright sounds emphasizing high
and middle range audio.

LIVE

Get wide-ranging sounds having presence.

Capstan

Pinch
roller

Erase head

L (white)

110

ı

120V

220

ı

240V

VOLTAGE 

SELECTOR

MIX MIC

Note

When adjusting the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, be sure to set the PRESET
MODE to MANUAL. The graphic equalizer will not work in any other position.

Deck A

Deck B

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