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3-865-709-13 (1)
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-Z500
CFD-Z501
CFD-Z550
1999 by Sony Corporation
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Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Information
For customers in the United States
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.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be 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:
—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 the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear of
the 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, CFD-Z501 and CFDZ550. Before you start reading, check
your model number. The CFD-Z550 is
the model used for illustration purposes.
Introduction2
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
4 Playing a CD
6 Listening to the radio
8 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
(Program Play)
18 Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/
FLASH)
The Timer
19 Setting the clock
20 Waking up to music
22 Falling asleep to music
Basic Operations
Setting Up
23 Hooking up the system
26 Selecting the audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS/
5 BAND GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER)
Additional Information
28 Precautions
30 Troubleshooting
32 Maintenance
33 Specifications
34 Index
3Introduction
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
1,2
For hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25.
1 Push 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
down to open the CD
compartment and place the CD
on the CD compartment.
With the label side up
3
2 Close the lid of the CD
compartment.
3 Press ^.
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and plays all the tracks
once.
Basic Operations4
Display
Track number Playing time
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Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
^. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –
stop playback p
pause playback ^ ( P on the remote,
go to the next track +
go back to the previous track =
remove the CD 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player POWER
^p
VOLUME +, –
=, +
on the remote, CFD-Z550
only)
CFD-Z550 only).
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
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Listening to the radio
For hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25.
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1 Press RADIO BAND (BAND on
the remote, CFD-Z550 only) until
the band you want appears in the
display (direct power-on).
2 Turn TUNING to tune in the
station you want.
If the received FM stereo is weak,
the reception becomes monaural.
Display
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Use these buttons for additional operations
VOLUME +, –POWER
Basic Operations
Tip
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.
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –
on the remote, CFD-Z550
only)
turn on/off the radio POWER
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself
for AM.
for FM for AM
Basic Operations
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Playing a tape
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For hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25.
1 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
2 Press (.
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and starts playing.
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Display
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Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER VOLUME
0, )
p6
P
Basic Operations
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a tape, just
press (. The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
tape.
To Press
adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –
on the remote, CFD-Z550
only)
stop playback p6
fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0
pause playback P
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
eject the cassette p6
turn on/off the player POWER
Basic Operations
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Recording on a tape
312
For hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25.
1 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
2 Select the program source you
want to record.
To record from the CD player:
insert a CD (see page 4) and press
CD.
To record from the radio:
tune in the station you want (see
page 6).
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Display
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3 Start recording.
Press r (( is depressed
automatically).
Basic Operations
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
p6
P
To Press
stop recording p6
pause recording P
Press the button again to
resume recording.
turn on/off the player POWER
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.
Basic Operations
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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
Checking the total track numbers and playing
time
Press DISPLAY ENTER in stop mode.
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY ENTER while playing a CD.
To display
the current track number once
and the remaining time
on the current track*
the number of tracks left twice
and the remaining time
on the CD
the current track number three times
and playing time
* For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining
time appears as “– –:– –”.
Total playing time
Total track number
DISPLAY ENTER
Press DISP
LAY ENTER
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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).
To locate Press
a point while listening to + (forward) or =
the sound (backward) while playing
a point while observing + (forward) or =
the display (backward) in pause and
Note
CFD-Z550 only:
You cannot locate a
specific track if
“SHUF” or “PGM” is lit
in the display. Turn off
the indication by
pressing p.
a specific track directly number button of the track
(CFD-Z550 only) on the remote
The CD Player
and hold down until you
find the point
hold down until you
find the point
Tip
CFD-Z550 only:
When you locate a
track numbered over
10, press >10 first, then
the corresponding
number buttons.
Example:
To play track number
23, press >10 first, then
2 and 3.
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Playing tracks
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see pages 15 and 16).
1 Press p.
“Cd” appears in the display.
On the remote (CFDZ550 only)
• Use MODE instead
of PLAY MODE and
( instead of ^.
• When you have
selected “REP 1”,
select the track by
pressing the number
buttons.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
a single track 1 Press PLAY MODE until
all the tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE until
tracks in random order 1 Press PLAY MODE until
programmed tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE until
= , +PLAY MODE ^p
“REP 1” appears.
2 Press = or + to select
the track that you want to
repeat.
3 Press ^.
“REP ALL” appears.
2 Press ^.
“SHUF REP” appears.
2 Press ^.
“PGM REP” appears.
2 Program tracks (see step 3
on page 16).
3 Press ^.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press PLAY MODE until “REP” disappears from the
display.
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Playing tracks in
random order
(Shuffle Play)
PLAY MODE ^p
You can play tracks in random order.
1 Press p.
“Cd” appears in the display.
On the remote (CFDZ550 only)
Use MODE instead of
PLAY MODE and (
instead of ^.
2 Press PLAY MODE until “SHUF” appears in the
display.
3 Press ^ to start shuffle play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE until “SHUF” disappears from the
display.
The CD Player
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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.
= , +PLAY MODE ^p
DISPLAY
ENTER
On the remote (CFD-Z550
only)
1 Press p.
2 Press MODE until
“PGM” appears in the
display.
3 Press the number
buttons for the tracks
you want to program
in the order you want.
4 Press (.
1 Press p.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” appears in the
display.
3 Press = or + then press DISPLAY ENTER for
the tracks you want to program in the order you
want.
Programed track
Playing order
4 Press ^ to start program play.
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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.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” disappears from the
display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY ENTER.
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD
is playing. The current program will be erased. Then
create a new program following the programing
procedure.
The CD Player
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Enjoying sound
effects
You can repeat part of a CD (LOOP) and
can “flash” the CD sound (FLASH)
during playback.
(LOOP/FLASH)
1 Play a CD.
2 Press and hold LOOP or FLASH at the point you
want 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 function
Release the button.
The player returns to normal play.
LOOP FLASH
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The Timer
Setting the clock
“--:--” indication appears in the display
until you set the clock.
Tip
The time display
system of this player is
the 12-hour system:
AM12:00 = midnight
PM12:00 = noon
Before you set the clock, connect the power source
(pages 23 - 25).
1 Press and hold CLOCK for 2 seconds until the
hour digits flash.
2 Press TIME SET + or – until you set the current
hour. Then press DISPLAY ENTER.
The minute digits flash. Set the minutes by
pressing TIME SET + or – until the correct minute
is displayed.
CLOCK
TIME SET –, +
The Timer
DISPLAY
ENTER
3 Press DISPLAY ENTER.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
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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).
Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication
is 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”) by
pressing TIME SET + or –, then DISPLAY ENTER.
4 Set the timer to the hour you want the music to
start by pressing TIME SET + or –, then DISPLAY
ENTER.
STANDBY TIMER
TIME SET
–, +
DISPLAY
ENTER
Set the minutes by pressing TIME SET + or –, then
DISPLAY ENTER.
5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want
the music to go off. (Do as step 4.)
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6 Set the volume by pressing TIME SET + or –, then
DISPLAY ENTER.
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.
The Timer
7 Press STANDBY.
The t indication lights up; the player enters the
standby mode.
At the preset time, the power will go on, and the
music will play. Then the power will go off at the
preset time, and the player will enter into the
standby mode.
To check/change the waking up timer settings
Press TIMER , then DISPLAY ENTER. Each time you
press DISPLAY ENTER, a stored setting is displayed
in the set order. To change the setting, display the
setting you want to change and re-enter it.
To use the player before a timer playback starts
Just turn on the player, and then you can use it.
If you turn off the player before the preset time, timer
playback will start at the preset time.
In case of the radio, however, if you listen to the
station which is different from the one you tuned in
in step 1 on page 20, you will hear that station at the
preset time. Make sure to tune in the station you want
to listen to before you turn off the player.
To stop play
Press POWER to turn off the power.
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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.
• You can fall asleep and
wake up to different
music. Set the waking
up timer first (see page
20), turn on the power,
and then set the
sleeping timer.
However, you cannot
store different radio
stations.
• You can set different
volume for the waking
up timer and the
sleeping timer. For
instance, you can sleep
at lower volume and
wake up at higher
volume.
SLEEP
1 Play the music source you want.
2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP”.
3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player
goes off automatically.
Each time you press the
button, the indication
changes as follows:
“60” n “90” n “120” n no indication n “10” n
“20” n “30.”
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn off the power.
Note
When you are playing a
tape using this function:
If the tape length of one
side is longer than the
set time, the player will
not go off until the tape
reaches the end.
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Setting Up
Hooking up the
system
Make sure you turn off the
power before making any
connections.
Speaker terminals
2
Right
speaker
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Battery
compartment
3
1 Inserting the back-up batteries
Insert three size AA
(R6) batteries (not
supplied) into the
battery compartment.
These batteries work
to save the memory
data.
To remove the
batteries, push the
] side.
Speaker cords
Setting Up
Left speaker
to a wall outlet
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.
• Connect the speakers
for this unit only to the
speaker terminals of
this unit. If you connect
any other speakers or
equipment,
malfunction may occur.
2 Hooking up the speakers
1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down
until it snaps into place A.
continued
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Hooking up the system (continued)
2 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.
4 Inserting batteries into the remote
(CFD-Z550 only)
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 all the batteries with new ones.
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Note
CFD-Z550 only:
When you operate the
player on batteries,
you cannot turn on
the player using the
remote.
Tip
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.
5 Using the player on batteries
Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the
battery compartment.
To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC
power cord from the player.
Setting Up
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Selecting the
audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS/5 BAND
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
Selecting the sound characteristic
Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select the
sound characteristic you want.
Choose For
MANUAL adjusting the audio emphasis with
ROCK Rock’n’roll:
POP Popular music:
JAZZ Jazz:
CLUB Dance music:
MEGA BASS
5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
(see page 27).
powerful, clean sounds
light, bright sounds
clear bass audio and powerful
sounds of instruments such as piano
or guitar
extensive, powerful vocals and
dynamic instrumental sounds
5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
SOUND
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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.
Frequency Slide the control Slide the control
coverage up (to MAX/+10) down (to MIN/–10)
MEGA BASS to increase heavy to decrease heavy
bass sound bass sound
400 Hz to emphasize to de-emphasize
speaking voice, speaking voice,
middle frequencies middle frequencies
of instrumental of instrumental
music music
1 kHz to provide more to provide less
presence of vocals presence of vocals
4 kHz to heighten overall to lessen overall
brightness of sound brightness of sound
10 kHz to increase high to decrease high
treble sounds treble sounds or
reduce high
frequency noise/tape
hiss
Setting Up
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• 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.
On power sources
• For AC operation use the supplied AC
power cord; do not use any other type.
• 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.
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet
when it is not to be used for an
extended 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 that
can be caused by battery leakage or
corrosion.
• The nameplate indicating operating
voltage, power consumption, etc. is
located at the rear.
On placement
• Do not leave the player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player on an inclined
or unstable place.
• 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.
• If the player is left in a car parked in
the sun, be sure to choose a location in
the car where the player will not be
subjected to the direct rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the
speakers, keep personal credit cards
using magnetic coding or springwound watches away from the player
to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.
On operation
• 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 the lens 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.
• 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.
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Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
Notes on cassettes
• Break off the cassette tab from side A
or B to prevent accidental recording. If
you want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with
adhesive tape.
Side A
• 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
considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the
CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints
on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
• The use of a cassette with more than
90 minutes of play time is not
recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
The power is not on.
The power is not on, and "bAttErY"
and "CHECK" are displayed
alternately.
There is no audio.
General
Noise is heard.
“no disc“ lights in the display even
when a CD is in place.
The CD does not play.
CD Player
The sound drops out.
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
Radio
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
securely.
• You cannot turn on the player with the remote
when you operate the player on batteries (CFDZ550 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 appears
in the display window.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.
• Someone is using a portable telephone or other
equipment that emits radio waves near the
player. 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 moisture
condensation.
• 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 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.
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
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Symptom
The tape does not move when you
press 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.
Tape Player
The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.
The sound is distorted.
The timer does not operate.
Timer
The remote does not function.
Remote (CFD-Z550 only)
Remedy
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
• 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 using
this 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 (See
page 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) tape
only.
• 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 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.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
• Move closer to the player when using the
remote.
After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the AC
power cord and remove all the batteries. 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.
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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
quality. To make the best possible
recording, however, we recommend that
you clean all surfaces over which tape
travels before each recording.
Playback head Capstan
Erase head
Pinch roller
Lens
Demagnetizing the tape heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough
residual magnetism will have built up
on the tape heads to begin to cause loss
of high frequency sound and hiss. At
this time, you should demagnetize the
heads and all metal parts in the tape
path with a commercially available tape
head demagnetizer.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
After cleaning, insert a tape when the
areas cleaned are completely dry.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channel driven
from 150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.6 W per
channel-minimum RMS power, with no more
than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC
operation.
Other Specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
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
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
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
3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones 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 % harmonic
distortion in AC operation)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
For memory back-up:
4.5 V DC, 3 size AA (R6) batteries
For remote controller (CFD-Z550 only):
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
AC 15 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
For memory back-up: approx. 1 year
Dimensions
Approx. 650 × 265× 250 mm (w/h/d)
5
⁄8 × 10 1⁄2 × 9 7⁄8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)
(25
Mass
Approx. 7.15 kg (15 lb. 12 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Remote controller (1) (CFD-Z550 only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
in.) dia.,
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
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Index
A
Audio emphasis 26
B
Batteries
for memory 23
for player 25
for remote 24
C
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
G, H
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
27
I, J, K
Improving broadcast
reception 7
L
Listening to the radio 6
Locating a specific track
13
LOOP 18
M, N, O
MEGA BASS 27
P, Q
Playing
a CD 4
a tape 8
tracks in random order
15
tracks repeatedly 14
Program Play 16
R
Recording
on a tape 10
Repeat Play 14
S
Selecting
audio emphasis 26
tracks 13
Setting the clock 19
Setting up 23
Shuffle play 15
SOUND 26
T
Tape player 8
Timer
Falling asleep to music
22
Waking up to music 20
Troubleshooting 30
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Using the display 12
F
FLASH 18
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