Notes on cassettes
• Break off the cassette tab from side
to prevent accidental recording. If you
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Tape Player
Dimensions
English
Precautions
A
or
B
Troubleshooting
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
Specifications
CD player section
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Mass
Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
Mains lead (1)
WARNING
On safety
General
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
The REC button does not function
or the tape does not play or record.
•
•
•
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 player, unplug the player, 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 player. Attempting to do so may
damage the player. Do not use such discs.
The power does not come on.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
Compact disc digital audio system
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Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
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Side
A
•
Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
Remote control (1)
Wave length: 780 nm
•
You cannot turn on the player with the remote
when you operate the player on batteries.
Poor or distorted playback, recording
or erasing quality.
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance
of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.)
Spindle speed
2(C00LVr/)min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
Number of channels
2
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To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
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Tab for side
A
The power is not on, and “bAttErY”
and “Error” are displayed alternately.
•
•
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with
Tab for side
B
a
cleaning swab slightly moistened with
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
•
•
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in
•
The use of cassette with more than 90
a
•
a
confined space,
minutes of play time is not recommended
except for long, continuous recording or
playback.
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
There is no audio.
•
•
tape is being used. Use TYPE
I
(normal) tape
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
Adjust the volume.
only.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
•
Notes on CDs
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Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
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Operating Instructions
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
•
Before playing, clean the CD with
a
Noise is heard.
•
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
cleenatneirnoguct.loth. Wipe the CD from the
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Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
the player. tMove the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
On power sources
Radio section
Frequency range
•
•
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 bottom of the player (Saudi
Arabian model only).
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.
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The CD does not play or “no dISC”
lights in the display even when
is in place.
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•
•
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611 kHz (9 kHz step)
610 kHz (10 kHz step)
Place the CD with the label surface up.
Clean the CD.
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
mark) must be used.
or
CFD-S550L
•
•
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
car parked in direct sunlight as
considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
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FM
87.5 - 108 MHz
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
MW
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610 kHz (10 kHz step)
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•
•
The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
Pinch roller
Erase head
LW
153
-
279 kHz
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
•
•
For battery operation, use six R20 (size D)
batteries.
There is
a
problem with the quality of the CD-
CFD-S550
CFD-S550L
leave it in
a
R/CD-RW, recording device or application
software.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
IF
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.
there can be
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FM: 10.7 MHz
AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz
Aerials
FM: Telescopic aerials
•
•
•
Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,
nor scratch the surface of the CD.
After playing, store the CD in its case.
Capstan
Record/playback head
•
The sound drops out.
•
•
Sony Corporation ©2002
Reduce the volume.
Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerials
If there is
a
scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
CD, it may cause tracking error.
damaged.
Place the player in
vibration.
Clean the lens with
blower.
The sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
Remote
The remote does not function.
Cassette-corder section
3-249-673-41 (1)
On placement
•
•
•
a
location free from
•
Do not leave the player in
a
location near
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
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heat sources, or in place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
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This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs
recorded in the CD-DA format*, but
playback capability may vary depending on
the quality of the disc and the condition of
the recording device.
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commercially available
•
•
•
•
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 player.
Remove any obstacles in the path of the
remote and the player.
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE (normal): 80
•
•
Do not place the player on an inclined or
unstable place.
I
- 10 000 Hz
RWs or if there is
recording device or application software.
a
problem with the
Power Sources
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 prolong the life of
its components.
*
CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
Disc Digital Audio. It is recording
standard used for Audio CDs.
Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
GSpeeankeeral
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 Ω, cone type (2)
Input
LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) (CFD-S550L
only):
Minimum input level 330 mV
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Radio
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B
Reception is poor.
Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception.
C
•
•
Move closer to the player when using the
remote.
•
•
If the player is left in
sun, be sure to choose
where the player will not be subjected to
the direct rays of the sun.
a
a
car parked in the
location in the car
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all
the batteries. After all the indications in the
display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert
the batteries again. If the problem persists,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
This product is designed to play back discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. Recently, various music discs
encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
For 16 68 impedance headphones
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (Optical output
Since
a
strong magnet is used for the
-
Ω
speakers, keep personal credit cards using
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches
away from the player to prevent possible
damage from the magnet.
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Reorient the player itself to improve AM or
MW/LW reception.
Maximum Power output
5.2
W
Connect the mains lead Aor insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment B.
Power requirements
On operation
For CD radio cassette-corder:
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Saudi Arabian model:
110 - 127V, 220 - 240V AC selectable,
Notes
•
If the player is brought directly from
a
•
Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD
from the player.
cold to warm location, or is placed in
a
a
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the CD player section.
Should this occur, the player will not
operate properly. In this case, remove the
CD and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
•
•
To use the player on batteries, disconnect the mains lead from the player.
When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.
50/60 Hz
Other models:
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
Move the player away from the TV.
•
230V AC, 50 Hz
DC, R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control:
DC, R6 (size AA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 20
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
Saudi Arabian model only: Adjusting the voltage C
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the bottom) to your local power supply.
9
V
6
•
•
If the player has not been used for
a
long
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
If you are listening to an FM programme near
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
away from the TV.
3
V
2
Tip
Only for the customers supplied with an AC plug adaptor:
Use the supplied AC plug adaptor if the plug of the mains lead does not match your outlet.
time, set it in the playback mode to warm
it up for
cassette.
a
few minutes before inserting
a
•
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FM recording
Preparing the remote D
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5
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Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20
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Replacing battery
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer
operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones.
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5
h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5
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Sony alkaline LR20: approx.
7
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