Sony CFD-S550 Operating Instructions

Notes on cassettes
Precautions Troubleshooting
• Break off the cassette tab from side A or B
to prevent accidental recording. If you
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
On safety
General
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
• As the laser beam used in the CD player
The power does not come on.
section is harmful to the eyes, do not
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
Side A
servicing to qualified personnel only.
are weak.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
• You cannot turn on the player with the remote
the player, unplug the player, and have it
when you operate the player on batteries.
checked by qualified personnel before
The power is not on, and "bAttErY"
Tab for side A
operating it any further.
Tab for side B and "Error" are displayed alternately.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
heart, square, star) cannot be played on
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
• The use of a cassette with more than 90
this player. Attempting to do so may
are weak.
minutes of play time is not recommended
damage the player. Do not use such discs.
There is no audio.
except for long, continuous recording or
• Adjust the volume.
Cleaning the cabinet playback.
• Unplug the headphones when listening
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
Notes on CDs
through speakers.
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
Noise is heard.
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the • Someone is using a portable telephone or
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
center out. other equipment that emits radio waves near
such as alcohol or benzine.
the player. tMove the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
On power sources
• For AC operation, check that the player's
CD Player
operating voltage is identical with your
The CD does not play or "no dISC"
local power supply (see "Specifications")
lights in the display even when a CD
and use the supplied mains lead; do not
is in place.
use any other type. The voltage selector is
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
located at the bottom of the player (Saudi
• Clean the CD.
Arabian model only).
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
• The player is not disconnected from the • Do not use solvents such as benzine,
compartment open for about an hour to dry
AC power source (mains) as long as it is thinner, commercially available cleaners
moisture condensation.
connected to the wall outlet, even if the or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
player itself has been turned off. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
• For battery operation, use six R20 (size D) heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as
batteries. R/CD-RW, recording device or application
• When the batteries are not to be used, there can be a considerable rise in software.
temperature inside the car.
remove them to avoid damage that can be • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
caused by battery leakage or corrosion. • Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, are weak.
nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• The nameplate indicating operating The sound drops out.
voltage, power consumption, etc. is • After playing, store the CD in its case. • Reduce the volume.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
located at the bottom. • Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
CD, it may cause tracking error. damaged.
On placement
• Place the player in a location free from
• Do not leave the player in a location near About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
vibration.
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs
• Clean the lens with a commercially available
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical recorded in the CD-DA format*, but blower.
shock. playback capability may vary depending on • The sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
• Do not place the player on an inclined or the quality of the disc and the condition of
RWs or if there is a problem with the
unstable place. the recording device.
recording device or application software.
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording Radio
holes must be unobstructed for the player
standard used for Audio CDs.
Reception is poor.
to operate properly and prolong the life of
• Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception.
its components.
Music discs encoded with copyright
• If the player is left in a car parked in the
protection technologies
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
where the player will not be subjected to This product is designed to play back discs
the direct rays of the sun. that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
• Since a strong magnet is used for the standard. Recently, various music discs
speakers, keep personal credit cards using encoded with copyright protection
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches technologies are marketed by some record
away from the player to prevent possible companies. Please be aware that among
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM or
damage from the magnet. those discs, there are some that do not
MW/LW reception.
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a
If you have any questions or problems
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
concerning your player, please consult your
very damp room, moisture may condense
nearest Sony dealer.
on the lenses inside the CD player section.
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
Should this occur, the player will not
operate properly. In this case, remove the • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
CD and wait about an hour for the
• Move the player away from the TV.
moisture to evaporate.
The picture of your TV becomes
• If the player has not been used for a long
time, set it in the playback mode to warm unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM programme near
it up for a few minutes before inserting a
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
cassette.
away from the TV.
Dimensions
Tape Player
Specifications
Approx. 386
The tape does not move when you (15 1 ⁄ 6
4
press an operation button. parts)
CD player section
Mass
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
System Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
The REC z button does not function
Compact disc digital audio system
Supplied accessory
or the tape does not play or record.
Laser diode properties
Mains lead (1)
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
Material: GaAlAs
Remote control (1)
place.
Wave length: 780 nm
Poor or distorted playback, recording
Emission duration: Continuous
Design and specifications are subject to change
or erasing quality. Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW without notice.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with (This output is the value measured at a distance
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
Optional accessories
cleaning fluid or alcohol. on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.) Sony MDR headphone series
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak. Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
(CLV)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
Number of channels
only.
2
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
Frequency response
available tape head demagnetizer.
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Lens
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
CFD-S550
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
CFD-S550L
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
MW 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
Pinch roller Erase head
LW 153 - 279 kHz
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz
Capstan
Aerials
Record/playback head
FM: Telescopic aerials
AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerials
Remote Cassette-corder section
Recording system
The remote does not function.
4-track 2 channel stereo
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
Fast winding time
new ones if they are weak.
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
Frequency response
the remote sensor on the player.
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the
remote and the player.
General
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or Speaker
fluorescent lamp light. Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 , cone type (2)
• Move closer to the player when using the Input
remote. LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) (CFD-S550L
only):
Minimum input level 330 mV
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
Outputs
problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all
the batteries. After all the indications in the Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert For 16 - 68 impedance headphones
the batteries again. If the problem persists, OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (Optical output
please consult your nearest Sony dealer. connector) (CFD-S550L only):
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm
Maximum Power output
5.2 W
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
Koreal model:
220V AC, 60 Hz
Saudi Arabian model:
110 - 127V, 220 - 240V AC selectable,
50/60 Hz
Other models:
230V AC, 50 Hz
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R6 (size AA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 20 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h
173 269 mm (w/h/d)
7 ⁄ 10 ⁄ 5 inches) (incl. projecting
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English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
CD Radio
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Cassette-
WARNING
Corder
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
Operating Instructions
appliance.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
CFD-S550 plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
CFD-S550L
Sony Corporation ©2002
3-249-673-41 (1)
Power Sources
B
C
A
1 2
to the mains
to AC IN
Connect the mains lead A or insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment B .
Notes
• 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.
• 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.
Saudi Arabian model only: Adjusting the voltage C
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the bottom) to your local power supply.
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.
Preparing the remote D
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).
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.
D