Sony CFD-Z500 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 3-865-709-12 (1) CD Radio Cassette-Corder Operating Instructions CFD-Z500 CFD-Z550 1999 by Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 CD radio cassette-corder and the serial number is located in the battery compartment. 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-Z500 and CFD-Z550.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Basic Operations Playing a CD Listening to the radio Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific point in a track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 16 Creating your own program... -
Page 4: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25. Push 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up Close the lid of the CD compartment. - Page 5 Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press ^. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE adjust the volume stop playback pause playback go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD turn on/off the player...
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Page 6: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25. Press RADIO BAND (BAND on the remote, CFD-Z550 only) until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Turn TUNING to tune in the station you want. - Page 7 Next time you want to listen to the radio, just press RADIO BAND (BAND on the remote, CFD-Z550 only). The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, – adjust the volume turn on/off the radio To improve broadcast reception...
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Page 8: Playing A Tape
Playing a tape Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25. Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. With the side you want to play facing you Press (. - Page 9 Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press (. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME adjust the volume stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0 pause playback eject the cassette turn on/off the player...
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Page 10: Recording On A Tape
Recording on a tape Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25. Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. With the side you want to record on facing you Select the program source you want to record. - Page 11 Start recording. Press r (( is depressed automatically). Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see pages 26 and 27) will not affect the recording level. • For the best results, use the AC power as a power source. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER stop recording...
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Page 12: The Cd Player
The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player Checking the total track numbers and playing time Press DISPLAY ENTER in stop mode. Total playing time Total track number Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY ENTER while playing a CD. -
Page 13: Locating A Specific Point In A Track
Locating a specific point in a track You can quickly find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. You can also locate any track using the number buttons on the remote (CFD-Z550 only). Note CFD-Z550 only: You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF”... -
Page 14: Playing Tracks Repeatedly
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 15 and 16). On the remote (CFD- Z550 only) • Use MODE instead of PLAY MODE and ( instead of ^. •... -
Page 15: Playing Tracks In Random Order
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. On the remote (CFD- Z550 only) Use MODE instead of PLAY MODE and ( instead of ^. PLAY MODE Press p. “Cd” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE until “SHUF”... -
Page 16: Creating Your Own Program
Creating your own program (Program Play) You can make a program of up to 20 tracks in the order you want them to be played. On the remote (CFD-Z550 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display. - Page 17 Tips • You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the disc compartment. • You can record your own program. After you have created the program, insert a blank tape into the tape deck and press r to start recording.
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Page 18: Enjoying Sound Effects
Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/FLASH) You can repeat part of a CD (LOOP) and can “flash” the CD sound (FLASH) during playback. The CD Player LOOP FLASH Play a CD. Press and hold LOOP or FLASH at the point you want to start the function. repeat a selected part of a CD “flash”... -
Page 19: The Timer
The Timer Setting the clock “--:--” indication appears in the display until you set the clock. The time display system of this player is the 12-hour system: AM12:00 = midnight PM12:00 = noon CLOCK Before you set the clock, connect the power source (pages 23 - 25). -
Page 20: Waking Up To Music
Waking up to music You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (“Setting the clock” on page 19). The Timer STANDBY Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication is not lit in the display. - Page 21 Tips • To exit the standby mode, press STANDBY to make the t indication disappear from the display. • The preset settings remain until you reset them. Set the volume by pressing TIME SET + or –, then DISPLAY ENTER. Press STANDBY.
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Page 22: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to music You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music. Tips • When you are playing radio or CD, make sure that ( of the tape player is not depressed. -
Page 23: Setting Up
Setting Up Hooking up the system Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections. Tips • To detach the speakers, unlock speaker (see B on the diagram) and slide the speaker box all the way up and away from the player. -
Page 24: Connecting The Ac Power Cord
Hooking up the system (continued) Setting Up Connect the black wires to (–) minus and the red wires to (+) plus terminals; the right speaker wires to the R and the left speaker wires to the L terminals. 3 Connecting the AC power cord Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet. -
Page 25: Using The Player On Batteries
Note CFD-Z550 only: When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote. 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. -
Page 26: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis (SOUND/MEGA BASS/5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. Setting Up MEGA BASS 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Selecting the sound characteristic Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select the sound characteristic you want. - Page 27 Note When adjusting the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, be sure to select MANUAL. The graphic equalizer will not work in any other position. If you have selected MANUAL on page 26, slide 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER to select the audio emphasis you want.
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Page 28: Additional Information
• 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 any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. - Page 29 Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • 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...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom The power is not on. The power is not on, and "bAttErY" and "CHECK" are displayed alternately. There is no audio. Noise is heard. “no disc“ lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The CD does not play. The sound drops out. - Page 31 After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Remedy • Close the cassette compartment securely.
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Page 32: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording... -
Page 33: Specifications
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 80 - 12,500 Hz General Speaker Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2) -
Page 34: Index
Index Audio emphasis 26 Batteries for memory 23 for player 25 for remote 24 CD player 12 Cleaning cabinet 32 lens 32 tape heads and tape path 32 Connecting AC power cord 24 Creating your own program 16 D, E Demagnetizing the tape heads 32 Display 12... - Page 35 Additional Information...
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