3-867-446-12 (1)
©1999 by Sony Corporation
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-E55
Introduction2
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 bottom
and the serial number is located in the battery
compartment.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. CFD-E55
Serial No.
3Introduction
Basic Operations
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)
The Radio
18 Presetting radio stations
19 Playing preset radio stations
The Timer
20 Setting the clock
21 Waking up to music
23 Falling asleep to music
24 Using the countdown timer
Setting Up
26 Choosing the power sources
28 Selecting the audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS)
Additional Information
29 Precautions
31 Troubleshooting
33 Maintenance
34 Specifications
35 Index
Basic Operations4
Playing a CD
Basic Operations
Display
Playing timeTrack number
With the label side up
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1, 2
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).
1 Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
down to open the CD
compartment and place the CD
on the CD compartment.
2 Close the lid of the CD
compartment.
3 Press u.
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and plays all the tracks
once.
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +, –
stop playback x
pause playback u
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
go to the next track >
go back to the previous track .
remove the CD ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player POWER
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
u. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
POWER
x
u
., >
VOL –, +
ZPUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
Basic Operations6
Listening to the radio
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).
1 Press RADIO BAND until the
band you want appears in the
display (direct power-on).
2 Hold down TUNE TIME SET + or
– until the frequency digits begin
to change in the display.
The player automatically scans
the radio frequencies and stops
when it finds a clear station.
If you can't tune in a station,
press the button repeatedly to
change the frequency step by
step.
Display
Indicates an FM stereo
broadcast
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Basic Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +, –
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
Tips
• If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press PLAY
MODE •MONO/ST ISS
until “Mono” appears in
the display and the
radio will play in
monaural.
• Next time you want to
listen to the radio, just
press RADIO BAND.
The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the previous
station.
POWER
VOL –, +
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST ISS
Basic Operations8
Playing a tape
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).
1 Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only. Close the
compartment.
2 Press N.
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and starts playing.
With the side you want
to play facing you
Display
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STOP/EJECT
PLAY
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +, –
stop playback xZ
fast-forward or rewind the tape M or m
pause playback X
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
eject the cassette xZ
turn on/off the player POWER
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a tape, just
press N. The player
turns on automatically
and starts playing the
tape.
xZ
X
m, M
POWER
VOL –, +
Basic Operations10
Recording on a tape
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).
1 Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
2 Select the program source you
want to record.
To record from the CD player,
insert a CD (see page 4) and press
x on the CD section.
To record from the radio, tune in
the station you want (see page 6).
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With the side you want to
record on facing you
Display
STOP/EJECT
POWER
OPR/BATT
B
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N
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VOL
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Basic Operations
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3 Press z to start recording
(N is depressed automatically).
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or
the audio emphasis (see
page 27) will not affect
the recording level.
• If the AM program
makes a whistling
sound after you've
pressed z in step 3,
press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST ISS
(Interference Suppress
switch) repeatedly until
the noise is at a
minimum.
• For the best results, use
the AC power as a
power source.
• To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:
1 Insert the tape whose
recording you want to
erase.
2 Press X.
3 Press N.
4 Press z.
5 Press X.
To Press
stop recording xZ
pause recording X
Press the button again to
resume recording.
turn on/off the player POWER
xZ
X
POWER
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST ISS
N
REC
The CD Player12
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
The CD Player
Checking the remaining time
Press DSPL ENT MEM while playing a CD.
The track numbers in the music calendar disappear
after they are played.
To display
Press
DSPL ENT MEM
the current track number once
and the remaining time
on the current track*
the number of tracks left twice
and 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 “– –:– –”.
Music calendar
Total playing time
Total track number
DSPL
ENT MEM
Checking the total track number and playing
time
Press DSPL ENT MEM in stop mode.
If the CD has more than 12 tracks, “OVER 12” appears
in the display.
The CD Player
The CD Player 13
Locating a specific
point in a track
You can quickly find a specific point in
a track while playing a CD.
To locate Press
a point while listening to > (forward) or .
the sound (backward) while playing
and hold down until you
find the point
a point while observing > (forward) or .
the display (backward) in pause and
hold down until you find
the point
., >
The CD Player14
Playing tracks
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see pages 15 - 17).
1 Press x.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
a single track 1 Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST ISS until “REP
1” appears.
2 Press . or > to select
the track that you want to
repeat.
3 Press u.
all the tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST ISS until “REP
ALL” appears.
2 Press u.
tracks in random order 1 Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST ISS until
“SHUF REP” appears.
2 Press u.
programmed tracks 1 Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ST ISS until
“PGM REP” appears.
2 Program tracks (see step 3
on page 16).
3 Press u.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “REP”
disappears from the display.
x
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST ISS
., >
u
The CD Player
The CD Player 15
Playing tracks in
random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.
1 Press x.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “SHUF”
appears in the display.
3 Press u to start shuffle play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “SHUF”
disappears from the display.
x
u
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST ISS
The CD Player16
1 Press x.
“Cd” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “PGM”
appears in the display.
3 Press the . or > then press DSPL ENT MEM
for the tracks you want to program in the order
you want.
The programed tracks appear in the music
calender.
4 Press u to start program play.
Creating your
own program
(Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up
to 20 tracks on a CD.
Programed track
Playing order
x
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST ISS
., >
u
DSPL
ENT MEM
The CD Player
The CD Player 17
Tips
• You can play the same
program again, since
the program is saved
until you open the CD
compartment.
• You can record your
own program. After
you’ve created the
program, insert a blank
tape and press z to
start recording.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “PGM”
disappears from the display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DSPL ENT MEM.
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press x 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 Radio18
The Radio
Presetting radio
stations
You can store radio stations into the
player’s memory. You can preset up to
20 radio stations, 10 for each band in
any order.
RADIO BAND
DSPL
ENT MEM
PRESET –, +
1 Press RADIO BAND until the band you want
appears in the display.
2 Hold down AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually.
1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band.
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down DSPL ENT MEM for 2 seconds.
4 Press PRESET + or – until the preset number (1 to
10) you want for the station flashes in the music
calender.
5 Press DSPL ENT MEM.
The new station replaces the old one.
AUTO PRESET
The Radio
The Radio
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Playing preset
radio stations
Once you've preset the stations, use
PRESET + or – to tune in to your
favorite stations.
1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band.
2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station.
RADIO BAND
PRESET –, +
The Timer20
Before you set the clock, connect the power source (see
page 26).
1 Press CLOCK for 2 seconds until the hour digit
flashes.
2 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – until you set the
current hour. Then press DSPL ENT MEM.
The minute digits flash. Set the minutes by
pressing TUNE TIME SET + or – until the correct
minute is displayed.
3 Press DSPL ENT MEM.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
Setting the clock
“– –:– –” indication appears in the
display until you set the clock.
The Timer
Tip
The time display
system:
12-hour system
AM 12:00 = midnight
PM 12:00 = noon
,
CLOCK
DSPL
ENT MEM
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
The Timer 21
The Timer
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 20).
Before you begin, make sure the c (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
the radio Tune in a station
a CD Insert a CD
2 Press TIMER.
The c (clock) and the music source (“Cd” or
“RAdIO”) flash.
3 Select the music source (“Cd” or “RAdIO”) by
pressing TUNE TIME SET + or –, then DSPL ENT
MEM.
4 Set the timer to the hour you want the music to
start by pressing TUNE TIME SET + or –, then
DSPL ENT MEM.
Set the minutes, then press DSPL ENT MEM.
5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want
the music to go off. (Do as step 4.)
STANDBY
TIMER
DSPL
ENT MEM
continued
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
The Timer22
6 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to set the volume,
then DSPL ENT MEM.
7 Press STANDBY.
The c indication lights up and the power goes off.
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 when the playback will start
Press TIMER, then DSPL ENT MEM. Each time you
press DSPL ENT MEM, 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 21, 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.
Tips
• To exit the standby
mode, press STANDBY
to make c disappear
from the display.
• The preset settings
remain until you reset
them.
Note
When you press N or
z button of the tape
player in the timer
mode:
If the tape length of
one side is longer than
the set time, the player
will be turned off at the
end of the tape, not at
the set time.
Waking up to music (continued)
The Timer 23
The Timer
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.
Tip
• You can fall asleep and
wake up to different
music. Set the waking
up timer first (see page
21), 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.
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.
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” t “90” t “120” t
no indication t “10” t
“20” t “30.”
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn off the power.
SLEEP
The Timer24
Using the
countdown timer
You can set the player to sound music or
beep after a preset period of time, which
is useful as a kitchen timer, etc.
1 Press ALARM.
The time display flashes.
2 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to display the time (1
to 60 minutes) for the alarm and press DSPL ENT
MEM.
3 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to select the sound
for the alarm by and press DSPL ENT MEM.
Display Sound for alarm
bEEP beep
MUSIC “La primavera (Spring)” from
“Le Quattro Stagioni
(The Four Seasons)” by Vivaldi
4 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to select the volume
of the sound and press DSPL ENT MEM.
Display Volume
LO low
HI high
ALARM
START/STOP
DSPL ENT
MEM
TUNE
TIME SET +, –
The Timer 25
The Timer
Tip
Because the settings
are stored, you can
turn on the countdown
timer simply by
pressing START/
STOP.
To change the setting,
set the item first and
then press START/
STOP. Be sure that the
ALARM lamp is lit.
5 Press START/STOP to turn on the countdown
timer.
The ALARM indicator lights up and the
countdown timer starts to count down the time.
After the preset period of time, the alarm will
sound for about 20 seconds.
To stop the alarm
Press START/STOP.
Setting Up26
Setting Up
Choosing the
power sources
You can use the AC power or batteries
as a power source.
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.
Replacing batteries
Take out the batteries as illustrated.
2 to a wall outlet
AC IN
Note
Before you replace the
batteries, be sure to
take out the CD from
the player.
Tip
When the AC power
cord is disconnected
and the batteries for the
player are not inserted
(but the back-up
batteries are inserted),
the time display on the
display window
becomes dim to
prevent battery
exhaustion.
13 Battery
compartment
Setting Up 27
Setting Up
2 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.
3 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.
Tip
When you operate the
player on batteries,
replace the back-up
batteries when the time
display dims or when
you cannot operate the
timer. Replace all the
batteries with new
ones. With normal use,
the back-up batteries
should last for about
six months. To save the
memory data, replace
the batteries with the
AC power cord
connected.
Note
Before you replace the
batteries, be sure to
take out the CD from
the player.
Replacing batteries
Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator
dims or when the player stops operating. Replace all
the batteries with new ones.
Setting Up28
Selecting the sound characteristic
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis
you want.
Choose To get
ROCK powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing
low and high range audio
POP light, bright sounds emphasizing
high and middle range audio
LIVE percussive sounds, emphasizing bass
audio
VOCAL the presence of vocals, stressing
middle range audio
OFF the whole dynamic range for music
such as classical music
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
”MEGA BASS” appears in the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.
MEGA BASS
SOUND
Selecting the
audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of
the sound you are listening to.
Additional Information 29
Precautions
Additional Information
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 spring-
wound 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.
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 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 bottom.
continued
Additional Information30
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
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.
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.
• The use of a cassette with more than
90 minutes of play time is not
recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.
Side A
Tab for side A
Tab for side B
Precautions (continued)
Additional Information 31
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.
Noise is heard
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
securely.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• 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. t 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.
• The sound may drop out or noise may be heard
if the CD is recorded using a personal computer
(CD-R, etc.)
General
CD Player
continued
Additional Information32
Symptom
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
The REC z 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 audio
quality is poor.
The sound is distorted.
The timer does not operate.
Remedy
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
• Close the tape 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 33).
• 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 roller and capstan (see
page 33).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 33).
• 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 c (clock) indication is displayed.
Tape PlayerTimer
After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, 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.
Troubleshooting (continued)
Radio
Additional Information 33
Maintenance
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.
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 roller and the
capstan 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.
After cleaning, insert a tape when the
areas cleaned are completely dry.
Erase head
Capstan
Pinch roller
Record/playback head
Lens
Additional Information34
Specifications
General
Speaker
Full range: 8 cm (3
1
⁄4
in.) dia.,
3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
Power output (excluding for US model)
2 W + 2 W (at 3.2 ohms, 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
Power consumption
AC 17 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony manganese SUM-1 (N): approx. 9 h
Sony alkaline AM-1 (N): approx. 19 h
Tape playback
Sony manganese SUM-1 (N): approx. 5 h
Sony alkaline AM-1 (N): approx. 14 h
CD playback
Sony manganese SUM-1 (N): approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline AM-1 (N) : approx. 7 h
Dimensions
Approx. 304 × 169 × 262 mm (w/h/d)
(12 × 6
3
⁄4 × 10
3
⁄8
inches)
(incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb. 15 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphones series
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven
from 100 - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.5 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 +0/–0.5 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
Aerials
FM: Telescopic aerial
AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 120 sec. with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13,000 Hz
Additional Information 35
Index
A
Alarm 24
Audio emphasis 28
B
Batteries
for player 27
memory back-up 26
C
CD player 12
Choosing power sources 26
Cleaning
cabinet 33
tape heads and tape path
33
Connecting AC power cord
25
Count down timer 24
Creating your own program
16
D, E, F, G, H
Demagnetizing the tape
heads 33
Display 12
I, J, K
Improving broadcast
reception 7
L
Listening to the radio 6
Locating a specific point 13
M, N, O
MEGA BASS 28
P, Q
Playing
a CD 4
a tape 8
preset radio stations 19
tracks repeatedly 14
Power sources 26
Presetting radio stations 18
Program Play 16
R
Radio stations
playing 19
presetting 18
Recording on a tape 10
Repeat Play 14
S
Selecting
audio emphasis 28
tracks 5
Setting the clock 20
Setting up 25
Shufle Play 15
SOUND 28
T
Timer
Falling asleep to music
23
Waking up to music 21
Using the count down
timer 24
Troubleshooting 31
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Using the display 12
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