CD Radio Cassette-Corder - Sony

3-865-709-12 (1)

1999 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

CD RadioCassette-Corder

CFD-Z500CFD-Z550

Introduction2

WarningTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the player to rain ormoisture.

This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presence ofuninsulated “dangerous voltage”within the product's enclosurethat may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presence ofimportant operating andmaintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with thisproduct will increase eye hazard.

WarningDo not install the appliance in a confinedspace, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For customers in CanadaTo prevent electric shock, match wide bladeof plug to wide slot, fully insert.

InformationFor customers in the United StatesThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures:—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.—Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operatethis equipment.

Owner's RecordThe model number is located at the rear ofthe CD radio cassette-corder and the serialnumber is located in the batterycompartment.Record these numbers in the spaces providedbelow. Refer to these numbers whenever youcall upon your Sony dealer regarding thisproduct.

Model No. _______________________

Serial No. ________________________

About This ManualThe instructions in this manual are forthe CFD-Z500 and CFD-Z550. Beforeyou start reading, check your modelnumber. The CFD-Z550 is the modelused for illustration purposes.

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3Introduction

Table of contents

Basic Operations4 Playing a CD

6 Listening to the radio

8 Playing a tape

10 Recording on a tape

The CD Player

12 Using the display13 Locating a specific point in a

track14 Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)15 Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play)16 Creating your own program

(Program Play)18 Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/

FLASH)

The Timer

19 Setting the clock20 Waking up to music22 Falling asleep to music

Setting Up

23 Hooking up the system

26 Selecting the audio emphasis(SOUND/MEGA BASS/5 BAND GRAPHICEQUALIZER)

Additional Information

28 Precautions

30 Troubleshooting

32 Maintenance

33 Specifications

34 Index

Basic Operations4

Playing a CD

Basic Operations

Track number Playing time

3

With the label side up

Display

For hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25.

1 Push 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSEdown to open the CDcompartment and place the CDon the CD compartment.

2 Close the lid of the CDcompartment.

3 Press ^.

The player turns on (directpower-on) and plays all the tracksonce.

1,2

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Use these buttons for additional operations

TipNext time you want tolisten to a CD, just press^. The player turns onautomatically and startsplaying the CD.

To Press

adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –on the remote, CFD-Z550only)

stop playback p.

pause playback ^ ( P on the remote,CFD-Z550 only).Press the button again toresume play after pause.

go to the next track +

go back to the previous track =

remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

turn on/off the player POWER

POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME +, –

^p

=, +

Basic Operations6

Listening to the radio


1 Press RADIO BAND (BAND onthe remote, CFD-Z550 only) untilthe band you want appears in thedisplay (direct power-on).

2 Turn TUNING to tune in thestation you want.If the received FM stereo is weak,the reception becomes monaural.

Display

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TipNext time you want tolisten to the radio, justpress RADIO BAND(BAND on the remote,CFD-Z550 only). Theplayer turns onautomatically and startsplaying the previousstation.

To Press


turn on/off the radio POWER

To improve broadcast receptionReorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itselffor AM.

for FM for AM

VOLUME +, –POWER

Basic Operations8

Playing a tape


1 Press p6 to open the tapecompartment and insert arecorded tape. Use TYPE I(normal) tape only. Close thecompartment.

2 Press (.

The player turns on (directpower-on) and starts playing.

With the side you wantto play facing you

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Display

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To Press


stop playback p6

fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0

pause playback PPress the button again toresume play after pause.

eject the cassette p6


TipNext time you want tolisten to a tape, justpress (. The playerturns on automaticallyand starts playing thetape.

POWER VOLUME

0, )

p6

P

Basic Operations10

Recording on a tape


1 Press p6 to open the tapecompartment and insert a blanktape. Use TYPE I (normal) tapeonly.

2 Select the program source youwant to record.

To record from the CD player:insert a CD (see page 4) and pressCD.

To record from the radio:tune in the station you want (seepage 6).

Display

With the side you want torecord on facing you

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3 Start recording.

Press r (( is depressedautomatically).

To Press

stop recording p6

pause recording PPress the button again toresume recording.


Use these buttons for additional operationsTips• Adjusting the volume or

the audio emphasis (seepages 26 and 27) willnot affect the recordinglevel.

• For the best results, usethe AC power as apower source.

POWER

p6

P

To erase a recording, proceed as follows:1 Insert a tape whose recording you want to erase into the

tape deck.2 Press TAPE.3 Press r.

The CD Player12

Using the display

You can check information about the CDusing the display.

The CD Player

DISPLAY ENTER

Checking the total track numbers and playingtimePress DISPLAY ENTER in stop mode.

Checking the remaining timePress DISPLAY ENTER while playing a CD.

To display Press DISPLAY ENTER

the current track number onceand the remaining timeon the current track*

the number of tracks left twiceand the remaining timeon the CD

the current track number three timesand playing time

* For a track whose number is more than 20 the remainingtime appears as “– –:– –”.

Total playing time

Total track number

The CD Player 13

The C

D Player

Locating a specificpoint in a track

You can quickly find a specific point in atrack while playing a CD.You can also locate any track using thenumber buttons on the remote(CFD-Z550 only).

To locate Press

a point while listening to + (forward) or =the sound (backward) while playing

and hold down until youfind the point

a point while observing + (forward) or =the display (backward) in pause and

hold down until youfind the point

a specific track directly number button of the track(CFD-Z550 only) on the remote

NoteCFD-Z550 only:You cannot locate aspecific track if“SHUF” or “PGM” is litin the display. Turn offthe indication bypressing p.

TipCFD-Z550 only:When you locate atrack numbered over10, press >10 first, thenthe correspondingnumber buttons.Example:To play track number23, press >10 first, then2 and 3.

= , +

The CD Player14

Playing tracksrepeatedly(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly innormal, shuffle or program play modes(see pages 15 and 16).

1 Press p.

“Cd” appears in the display.

2 Proceed as follows.

To repeat Do this

a single track 1 Press PLAY MODE until“REP 1” appears.

2 Press = or + to selectthe track that you want torepeat.

3 Press ^.

all the tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE until“REP ALL” appears.

2 Press ^.

tracks in random order 1 Press PLAY MODE until“SHUF REP” appears.

2 Press ^.

programmed tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE until“PGM REP” appears.

2 Program tracks (see step 3on page 16).

3 Press ^.

To cancel Repeat PlayPress PLAY MODE until “REP” disappears from thedisplay.

On the remote (CFD-Z550 only)

• Use MODE insteadof PLAY MODE and( instead of ^.

• When you haveselected “REP 1”,select the track bypressing the numberbuttons.

= , +PLAY MODE ^p

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The C

D Player

Playing tracks inrandom order(Shuffle Play)

You can play tracks in random order.

1 Press p.


2 Press PLAY MODE until “SHUF” appears in thedisplay.

3 Press ^ to start shuffle play.

To cancel Shuffle PlayPress PLAY MODE until “SHUF” disappears from thedisplay.

On the remote (CFD-Z550 only)

Use MODE instead ofPLAY MODE and (instead of ^.

PLAY MODE ^p

The CD Player16

Creating yourown program(Program Play)

You can make a program of up to 20tracks in the order you want them to beplayed.

Programed trackPlaying order

1 Press p.


2 Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” appears in thedisplay.

3 Press = or + then press DISPLAY ENTER forthe tracks you want to program in the order youwant.

4 Press ^ to start program play.

On the remote (CFD-Z550only)

1 Press p.2 Press MODE until

“PGM” appears in thedisplay.

3 Press the numberbuttons for the tracksyou want to programin the order you want.

4 Press (.

= , +PLAY MODE ^p

DISPLAYENTER

The CD Player 17

The C

D Player

To cancel Program PlayPress PLAY MODE until “PGM” disappears from thedisplay.

To check the order of tracks before playPress DISPLAY ENTER.

Every time you press the button, the track numberappears in the programed order.

To change the current programPress p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CDis playing. The current program will be erased. Thencreate a new program following the programingprocedure.

Tips• You can play the same

program again, since theprogram is saved untilyou open the disccompartment.

• You can record your ownprogram. After you havecreated the program,insert a blank tape intothe tape deck and press rto start recording.

The CD Player18

Enjoying soundeffects (LOOP/FLASH)

You can repeat part of a CD (LOOP) andcan “flash” the CD sound (FLASH)during playback.

1 Play a CD.

2 Press and hold LOOP or FLASH at the point youwant to start the function.

To Press and hold

repeat a selected part of a CD LOOP

“flash” the CD sound FLASH

To cancel the LOOP or FLASH functionRelease the button.

The player returns to normal play.

LOOP FLASH

The Timer 19

The Tim

er

Setting the clock

“--:--” indication appears in the displayuntil you set the clock.

The Timer

Before you set the clock, connect the power source(pages 23 - 25).

1 Press and hold CLOCK for 2 seconds until thehour digits flash.

2 Press TIME SET + or – until you set the currenthour. Then press DISPLAY ENTER.

The minute digits flash. Set the minutes bypressing TIME SET + or – until the correct minuteis displayed.

3 Press DISPLAY ENTER.

The clock starts from 00 seconds.

TipThe time displaysystem of this player isthe 12-hour system:AM12:00 = midnightPM12:00 = noon

CLOCK

DISPLAYENTER

TIME SET –, +

The Timer20

Waking up tomusic

You can wake up to music or a radioprogram at a preset time. Make sure youhave set the clock (“Setting the clock” onpage 19).

Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indicationis not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY.

1 Prepare the music source you want to play.

To play Do this

a CD Insert a CD.

the radio Tune in a station

2 Press TIMER.

The t (clock) and the music source (“Cd” or“RAdIO”) flash.

3 Select the music source (“Cd” or “RAdIO”) bypressing TIME SET + or –, then DISPLAY ENTER.

4 Set the timer to the hour you want the music tostart by pressing TIME SET + or –, then DISPLAYENTER.

Set the minutes by pressing TIME SET + or –, thenDISPLAY ENTER.

5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you wantthe music to go off. (Do as step 4.)

STANDBY TIMER

DISPLAYENTER

TIME SET–, +

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The Tim

er

Tips• To exit the standby

mode, press STANDBYto make the tindication disappearfrom the display.

• The preset settingsremain until you resetthem.

6 Set the volume by pressing TIME SET + or –, thenDISPLAY ENTER.

7 Press STANDBY.

The t indication lights up; the player enters thestandby mode.

At the preset time, the power will go on, and themusic will play. Then the power will go off at thepreset time, and the player will enter into thestandby mode.

To check/change the waking up timer settingsPress TIMER , then DISPLAY ENTER. Each time youpress DISPLAY ENTER, a stored setting is displayedin the set order. To change the setting, display thesetting you want to change and re-enter it.

To use the player before a timer playback startsJust turn on the player, and then you can use it.

If you turn off the player before the preset time, timerplayback will start at the preset time.

In case of the radio, however, if you listen to thestation which is different from the one you tuned inin step 1 on page 20, you will hear that station at thepreset time. Make sure to tune in the station you wantto listen to before you turn off the player.

To stop playPress POWER to turn off the power.

The Timer22

Falling asleep tomusic

You can set the player to turn offautomatically after 10, 20, 30, 60,90, and 120 minutes, allowingyou to fall asleep while listeningto music.

1 Play the music source you want.

2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP”.

3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the playergoes off automatically.

Each time you press thebutton, the indicationchanges as follows:

“60” n “90” n “120” n no indication n “10” n“20” n “30.”

To cancel the sleep functionPress POWER to turn off the power.

Tips• When you are playing

radio or CD, make surethat ( of the tapeplayer is not depressed.

• You can fall asleep andwake up to differentmusic. Set the wakingup timer first (see page20), turn on the power,and then set thesleeping timer.However, you cannotstore different radiostations.

• You can set differentvolume for the wakingup timer and thesleeping timer. Forinstance, you can sleepat lower volume andwake up at highervolume.

NoteWhen you are playing atape using this function:If the tape length of oneside is longer than theset time, the player willnot go off until the tapereaches the end.

SLEEP

Setting Up 23

Setting

Up

Setting Up

Hooking up thesystem

Make sure you turn off thepower before making anyconnections.

Tips• To detach the speakers,

unlock speaker (see Bon the diagram) andslide the speaker box allthe way up and awayfrom the player.

• Connect the speakersfor this unit only to thespeaker terminals ofthis unit. If you connectany other speakers orequipment,malfunction may occur.

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Rightspeaker

Speaker cords

to a wall outlet3

1 Inserting the back-up batteriesInsert three size AA(R6) batteries (notsupplied) into thebattery compartment.These batteries workto save the memorydata.

To remove thebatteries, push the] side.

2 Hooking up the speakers1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down

until it snaps into place A.

Left speaker

Batterycompartment

2 Speaker terminals

continued

Setting Up24

Hooking up the system (continued)

2 Connect the black wires to (–) minus and the redwires to (+) plus terminals; the right speaker wiresto the R and the left speaker wires to the Lterminals.

3 Connecting the AC power cordInsert one end of the supplied AC power cord to theAC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and theother end to the wall outlet.

4 Inserting batteries into the remote(CFD-Z550 only)

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)

Replacing batteriesWith normal use, the batteries should last for about sixmonths. When the remote no longer operates theplayer, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Setting Up 25

Setting

Up

NoteCFD-Z550 only:When you operate theplayer on batteries,you cannot turn onthe player using theremote.

TipReplace the batterieswhen the OPR/BATTindicator dims or whenthe player stopsoperating. Replace allthe batteries with newones. Before youreplace the batteries, besure to take out the CDfrom the player.

5 Using the player on batteriesInsert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into thebattery compartment.

To use the player on batteries, disconnect the ACpower cord from the player.

Setting Up26

MEGA BASS

Selecting theaudio emphasis(SOUND/MEGA BASS/5 BANDGRAPHIC EQUALIZER)

You can adjust the audio emphasis of thesound you are listening to.

SOUND

Selecting the sound characteristicPress the SOUND button repeatedly to select thesound characteristic you want.

Choose For

MANUAL adjusting the audio emphasis with5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER(see page 27).

ROCK Rock’n’roll:powerful, clean sounds

POP Popular music:light, bright sounds

JAZZ Jazz:clear bass audio and powerfulsounds of instruments such as pianoor guitar

CLUB Dance music:extensive, powerful vocals anddynamic instrumental sounds

5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Setting Up 27

Setting

Up

If you have selected MANUAL on page 26, slide5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER to select the audioemphasis you want.

Frequency Slide the control Slide the controlcoverage up (to MAX/+10) down (to MIN/–10)

MEGA BASS to increase heavy to decrease heavybass sound bass sound

400 Hz to emphasize to de-emphasizespeaking voice, speaking voice,middle frequencies middle frequenciesof instrumental of instrumentalmusic music

1 kHz to provide more to provide lesspresence of vocals presence of vocals

4 kHz to heighten overall to lessen overallbrightness of sound brightness of sound

10 kHz to increase high to decrease hightreble sounds treble sounds or

reduce highfrequency noise/tapehiss

NoteWhen adjusting the5 BAND GRAPHICEQUALIZER, be sureto select MANUAL.The graphic equalizerwill not work in anyother position.

Additional Information28

Precautions

Additional Information

On placement• Do not leave the player in a location

near heat sources, or in a place subjectto direct sunlight, excessive dust ormechanical shock.

• Do not place the player on an inclinedor unstable place.

• Do not place anything within 10 mmof the side of the cabinet. Theventilation holes must beunobstructed for the player to operateproperly and prolong the life of itscomponents.

• If the player is left in a car parked inthe sun, be sure to choose a location inthe car where the player will not besubjected to the direct rays of the sun.

• Since a strong magnet is used for thespeakers, keep personal credit cardsusing magnetic coding or spring-wound watches away from the playerto prevent possible damage from themagnet.

On operation• If the player is brought directly from a

cold to a warm location, or is placed ina very damp room, moisture maycondense on the lens inside the CDplayer section. Should this occur, theplayer will not operate properly. Inthis case, remove the CD and waitabout an hour for the moisture toevaporate.

• If the player has not been used for along time, set it in the playback modeto warm it up for a few minutes beforeinserting a cassette.

If you have any questions or problemsconcerning your player, please consultyour nearest Sony dealer.

On safety• As the laser beam used in the CD

player section is harmful to the eyes,do not attempt to disassemble thecasing. Refer servicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.

• Should any solid object or liquid fallinto the player, unplug the player, andhave it checked by qualified personnelbefore operating it any further.

On power sources• For AC operation use the supplied AC

power cord; do not use any other type.

• The player is not disconnected fromthe AC power source (mains) as longas it is connected to the wall outlet,even if the player itself has beenturned off.

• Unplug the player from the wall outletwhen it is not to be used for anextended period of time.

• For battery operation, use six size D(R20) batteries.

• When the batteries are not to be used,remove them to avoid damage thatcan be caused by battery leakage orcorrosion.

• The nameplate indicating operatingvoltage, power consumption, etc. islocated at the rear.

Additional Information 29

Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from thecenter out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine,thinner, commercially availablecleaners or anti-static spray intendedfor vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the CD to directsunlight or heat sources such as hotair ducts, nor leave it in a car parkedin direct sunlight as there can be aconsiderable rise in temperatureinside the car.

• Do not stick paper or sticker on theCD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.

• After playing, store the CD in its case.

If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprintson the CD, it may cause tracking error.

Notes on cassettes• Break off the cassette tab from side A

or B to prevent accidental recording. Ifyou want to reuse the tape forrecording, cover the broken tab withadhesive tape.

• The use of a cassette with more than90 minutes of play time is notrecommended except for long,continuous recording or playback.

Side A

Tab for side ATab for side B


Troubleshooting

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outletsecurely.

• You cannot turn on the player with the remotewhen you operate the player on batteries (CFD-Z550 only).

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they

are weak.

• Make sure the function you want to use appearsin the display window.

• Adjust the volume.• Unplug the headphones when listening through

speakers.

• Someone is using a portable telephone or otherequipment that emits radio waves near theplayer. n Move the portable telephone, etc.,away from the player.

• Insert the CD with the label surface up.

• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.• Place the CD with the label surface up.• Clean the CD.• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment

open for about an hour to dry moisturecondensation.

• Make sure “Cd” appears in the display.

• Reduce the volume.• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly

damaged• Place the player in a location free from

vibration.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if theyare weak.

• Move the player away from the TV.• If you are using the remote while listening to

AM radio, noise may be heard. This isunavoidable.

• If you are listening to an FM program near theTV with an indoor antenna, move the playeraway from the TV.

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Symptom

The power is not on.

The power is not on, and "bAttErY"and "CHECK" are displayedalternately.

There is no audio.

Noise is heard.

“no disc“ lights in the display evenwhen a CD is in place.

The CD does not play.

The sound drops out.

The audio is weak or has poorquality.

The picture of your TV becomesunstable.


Remedy

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is inplace.

• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.

• Clean the erasing head (see page 32.)• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they

are weak.• The source which was recorded on TYPE II

(high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape usingthis unit is being played. Record on TYPE I(normal) tape and play.

• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in

place.

• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (Seepage 32).

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer(see page 32).

• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tapeonly.

• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.• Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.• Make sure the t (clock) indication is displayed.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with newones if they are weak.

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote atthe remote sensor on the player.

• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remoteand the player.

• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed tostrong light such as direct sunlight orfluorescent lamp light.

• Move closer to the player when using theremote.

Tap

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Symptom

The tape does not move when youpress an operation button.

The r button does not function/The tape does not play.

The tape does not erase completely.

The tape does not record.

The audio is weak/The audioquality is poor.

The sound is distorted.

The timer does not operate.

The remote does not function.

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After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the ACpower cord and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plugthe power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearestSony dealer.


Maintenance

Demagnetizing the tape headsAfter 20 to 30 hours of use, enoughresidual magnetism will have built upon the tape heads to begin to cause lossof high frequency sound and hiss. Atthis time, you should demagnetize theheads and all metal parts in the tapepath with a commercially available tapehead demagnetizer.

Cleaning the cabinetClean the cabinet, panel and controlswith a soft cloth slightly moistened witha mild detergent solution. Do not useany type of abrasive pad, scouringpowder, or solvent, such as alcohol orbenzine.

Cleaning the lensIf the lens becomes dirty, it may cause askipping of sound during CD operation.Clean with a commercially availableblower.

Cleaning the tape heads and tapepathWipe the heads, the pinch rollers andthe capstans with a cleaning swabslightly moistened with cleaning fluid oralcohol after every 10 hours of operationfor optimum playback and recordingquality. To make the best possiblerecording, however, we recommend thatyou clean all surfaces over which tapetravels before each recording.

After cleaning, insert a tape when theareas cleaned are completely dry.

Erase head

Lens

Playback head Capstan

Pinch roller


Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 3.2-ohm loads, both channel drivenfrom 150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.6 W perchannel-minimum RMS power, with no morethan 10 % total harmonic distortion in ACoperation.

Other SpecificationsCD player sectionSystem

Compact disc digital audio systemLaser diode properties

Material: GaAlAsWave length: 780 nmEmission duration: ContinuousLaser output: Less than 44.6 µW(This output is the value measured at a distance ofabout 200 mm from the objective lens surface onthe optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Spindle speed200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)

Number of channels2

Frequency response20 - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Wow and flutterBelow measurable limit

Radio sectionFrequency range

FM: 87.6 - 108 MHzAM: 530 - 1,710 kHz

AntennasFM: Telescopic antennaAM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Cassette-corder sectionRecording system

4-track 2 channel stereoFast winding time

Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 80 - 12,500 Hz

GeneralSpeaker

Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,3.2 ohms, cone type (2)

OutputsHeadphones jack (stereo minijack)For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones

Power output (excluding US model)2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohm, 10 % harmonicdistortion in AC operation)

Power requirementsFor CD radio cassette-corder:120 V AC, 60 Hz9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteriesFor memory back-up:4.5 V DC, 3 size AA (R6) batteriesFor remote controller (CFD-Z550 only):3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries

Power consumptionAC 15 W

Battery lifeFor CD radio cassette-corder:

FM recording

Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h

Tape playback



CD playback



For memory back-up: approx. 1 yearDimensions

Approx. 650 × 265× 250 mm (w/h/d)(25 5⁄8 × 10 1⁄2 × 9 7⁄8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

MassApprox. 7.15 kg (15 lb. 12 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessoryAC power cord (1)Remote controller (1) (CFD-Z550 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change withoutnotice.

Optional accessoriesSony MDR headphone series


Index

AAudio emphasis 26

BBatteries

for memory 23

for player 25

for remote 24

CCD player 12

Cleaning

cabinet 32

lens 32

tape heads and tapepath 32

Connecting

AC power cord 24

Creating your ownprogram 16

D, EDemagnetizing the tapeheads 32

Display 12

FFLASH 18

G, HGRAPHIC EQUALIZER27

I, J, KImproving broadcastreception 7

LListening to the radio 6

Locating a specific track13

LOOP 18

M, N, OMEGA BASS 27

P, QPlaying

a CD 4

a tape 8

tracks in random order15

tracks repeatedly 14

Program Play 16

RRecording

on a tape 10

Repeat Play 14

SSelecting

audio emphasis 26

tracks 13

Setting the clock 19

Setting up 23

Shuffle play 15

SOUND 26

TTape player 8

Timer

Falling asleep to music22

Waking up to music 20

Troubleshooting 30

U, V, W, X, Y, ZUsing the display 12

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