Sony CFD-G55 Operating Instructions

On operation
Precautions Troubleshooting
• If the player is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may condense
On safety
General
on the lenses inside the CD player section.
• As the laser beam used in the CD player
The power does not come on.
Should this occur, the player will not
section is harmful to the eyes, do not
operate properly. In this case, remove the • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer
securely.
CD and wait about an hour for the
servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
moisture to evaporate.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
• If the player has not been used for a long
the player, unplug the player, and have it
are weak.
time, set it in the playback mode to warm
checked by qualified personnel before • You cannot turn on the player with the remote
it up for a few minutes before inserting a
operating it any further. when you operate the player on batteries.
cassette.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., There is no audio.
heart, square, star) cannot be played on Notes on cassettes
• Make sure the function you want to use
this player. Attempting to do so may • Break off the cassette tab from side A or B appears in the display window.
damage the player. Do not use such discs. • Adjust the volume.
to prevent accidental recording. If you
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover • Unplug the headphones when listening
Cleaning the cabinet
through speakers.
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
Noise is heard.
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
detergent solution. Do not use any type of Side A
other equipment that emits radio waves near
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, the player. tMove the portable telephone,
such as alcohol or benzine. etc., away from the player.
On power sources CD Player
Tab for side A
• For AC operation, use the supplied AC
Tab for side B
The CD does not play or "no dISC"
power cord; do not use any other type.
lights in the display even when a CD
• The player is not disconnected from the
is in place.
• The use of a cassette with more than 90
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
connected to the wall outlet, even if the minutes of play time is not recommended
• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
except for long, continuous recording or
player itself has been turned off.
• Clean the CD.
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet playback.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
when it is not be used for an extended
Notes on CDs compartment open for about an hour to dry
period of time.
moisture condensation.
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
• For battery operation, use eight size D • Make sure "Cd" appears in the display.
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
(R20) batteries.
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
center out.
• When the batteries are not to be used, the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
remove them to avoid damage that can be • There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
R/CD-RW, recording device, or application
caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
software.
• The nameplate indicating operating
The sound drops out.
voltage, power consumption, etc. is
located at the bottom.
Noise is heard.
• Reduce the volume.
On placement
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
• Do not leave the player in a location near
damaged.
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
• Place the player in a location free from
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical • Do not use solvents such as benzine,
vibration.
thinner, commercially available cleaners
shock. • Clean the lens with a commercially available
• Do not place the player on an inclined or or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. blower.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
unstable place. • The sound may drop out or noise may be
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as RWs or if there is a problem with the
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation
recording device or application software.
holes must be unobstructed for the player there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
to operate properly and prolong the life of
Radio
its components. • Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,
Reception is poor.
nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• If the player is left in a car parked in the
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car • After playing, store the CD in its case.
reception.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
where the player will not be subjected to
CD, it may cause tracking error.
the direct rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
speakers, keep personal credit cards using
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches
recorded in the CD-DA format*, but
away from the player to prevent possible
playback capability may vary depending on
damage from the magnet.
the quality of the disc and the condition of
the recording device.
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
reception.
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording
standard used for Audio CDs.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
Dimensions
Tape Player
Specifications
Approx. 456
The tape does not move when you
(18 7 3 ⁄
4
press an operation button. Mass
• Close the cassette compartment securely. Approx. 6.8 kg (14 lb. 16 oz) (incl. batteries)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Supplied accessory
The REC z button does not function
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL AC power cord (1)
or the tape does not play or record.
Remote control (1)
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in HARMONIC DISTORTION
place. With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven
Design and specifications are subject to change
• Make sure "TAPE" appears in the display. from 1 000 - 10 000 Hz; rated 3 W per
without notice.
channel-minimum RMS power, with no
Poor or distorted playback, recording
more than 10 % total harmonic distortion
or erasing quality.
in AC operation. Optional accessories
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with
Woofer with 4-ohm loads, driven at Sony MDR headphone series
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with
50 - 150 Hz; rated 6 W minimum RMS
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
power, with no more 10 % total harmonic
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
distortion in AC operation.
are weak.
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
Other specifications
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
CD player section
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
System
available tape head demagnetizer.
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Record/playback head
Wave length: 780 nm
Capstan
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.)
Erase head Pinch roller
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
(CLV)
Lens
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
Remote
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
The remote does not function.
• Replace the battery in the remote with new Cassette-corder section
one if it is weak.
Recording system
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
4-track 2 channel stereo
the remote sensor on the player.
Fast winding time
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the
Approx. 115 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
remote and the player.
Frequency response
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13 000 Hz
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
General
• Move closer to the player when using the
remote. Speaker
Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 , cone type
(2)
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
Woofer: 8 cm (3 1 ⁄ in.) dia., 4 , cone type (1)
problems, unplug the AC power cord and 4
Outputs
remove all the batteries. After all the indications
in the display disappear, plug the power cord Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
and insert the batteries again. If the problem For 16 - 68 impedance headphones
persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power output
4 W + 4 W (at 3.2 , 10% harmonic distortion
in DC operation)
Woofer:
12 W (at 4 , 10 % harmonic distortion in DC
operation)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
120V AC, 60 Hz
12 V DC, 8 size D (R20) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
AC 30 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 6 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 18 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 6 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h
195 330 mm (w/h/d)
13 inches) (incl. projecting parts)
Information
English
For customers in the USA
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
not expose the player to rain or
protection against harmful interference in a
moisture. residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
CD Radio
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
Cassette-
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
Corder
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
This symbol is intended to alert the — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Operating Instructions
user to the presence of uninsulated
— Increase the separation between the
"dangerous voltage" within the
equipment and receiver.
product's enclosure that may be of
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
circuit different from that to which the
risk of electric shock to persons.
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
This symbol is intended to alert the
TV technician for help.
user to the presence of important
This class B digital device complies with part 15
operating and maintenance
of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
(servicing) instructions in the
following two conditions: (1) This device may
literature accompanying the
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
appliance.
device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
CAUTION
operation.
The use of optical instruments with this product
You are cautioned that any changes or
will increase eye hazard.
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
WARNING
equipment.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
CFD-G55 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
For customers in Canada
Sony Corporation ©2002
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
Printed in China
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
3-241-310-11 (1)
Power Sources
B
1
to AC IN
A
2
to a wall outlet
Connect the AC power cord A or insert eight size D (R20) 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.
• When you operate the player on batteries, the backlight in the display does not light.
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.
• When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.
Preparing the remote C
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied).
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer
operates the player, replace two batteries with new ones.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the bottom and
the serial number is located in the battery
compartment.
Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CFD-G55
Serial No.
For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at http://
www.sony.com/productregistration.
Proper registration will enable us to send you
periodic mailings about new product,
services and other important announcements.
Registering your product will also allow us to
contact you in the unlikely event that the
product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.
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