Sony MP3 Player CFD E55 User Manual

3-867-446-12 (1)  
CD Ra d io  
Ca sse t t e -Co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
CFD-E55  
©1999 by Sony Corporation  
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
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6
8
Playing a CD  
Listening to the radio  
Playing a tape  
10 Recording on a tape  
Th e CD Pla ye r  
Se t t in g Up  
12 Using the display  
26 Choosing the power sources  
13 Locating a specific point in a  
28 Selecting the audio emphasis  
track  
(SOUND/ MEGA BASS)  
14 Playing tracks repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
15 Playing tracks in random order  
29 Precautions  
31 Troubleshooting  
33 Maintenance  
34 Specifications  
35 Index  
(Shuffle Play)  
16 Creating your own program  
(Program Play)  
Th e Ra d io  
18 Presetting radio stations  
19 Playing preset radio stations  
Th e Tim e r  
20 Setting the clock  
21 Waking up to music  
23 Falling asleep to music  
24 Using the countdown timer  
Introduction  
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Basic Operations  
Pla yin g a CD  
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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.  
E
E
With the label side up  
2
3
Close the lid of the CD  
compartment.  
E
Display  
Press u.  
The player turns on (direct  
power-on) and plays all the tracks  
once.  
Track number Playing time  
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Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
ZPUSH  
OPEN/CLOSE  
VOL –, +  
.,  
u
x
>
Tip  
Next time you want to  
listen to a CD, just press  
u. The player turns on  
automatically and starts  
playing the CD.  
To  
Press  
adjust the volume  
stop playback  
pause playback  
VOL +, –  
x
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  
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List e n in g t o t h e ra d io  
1
2
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).  
Display  
1
2
Press RADIO BAND until the  
band you want appears in the  
display (direct power-on).  
Indicates an FM stereo  
broadcast  
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.  
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Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
VOL –, +  
PLAY MODE  
MONO/ST ISS  
Tips  
To  
Press  
If the FM broadcast is  
adjust the volume  
turn on/ off the radio  
VOL +, –  
POWER  
noisy, press PLAY  
MODE • MONO/ ST ISS  
until “Mono” appears in  
the display and the  
radio will play in  
To improve broadcast reception  
monaural.  
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself  
for AM.  
Next time you want to  
listen to the radio, just  
press RADIO BAND.  
The player turns on  
automatically and starts  
playing the previous  
station.  
for AM  
for FM  
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Pla yin g a t a p e  
2 1  
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).  
1
2
Press xZto open the tape  
compartment and insert a  
recorded tape. Use TYPE I  
(normal) tape only. Close the  
compartment.  
With the side you w ant  
to play facing you  
Display  
Press N.  
The player turns on (direct  
power-on) and starts playing.  
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Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
VOL –, +  
m, M  
x Z  
X
Tip  
Next time you want to  
listen to a tape, just  
press N. The player  
turns on automatically  
and starts playing the  
tape.  
To  
Press  
adjust the volume  
stop playback  
VOL +, –  
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  
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Re co rd in g o n a t a p e  
3 1  
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).  
1
2
Press xZto open the tape  
compartment and insert a blank  
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape  
only.  
With the side you w ant to  
record on facing you  
Select the program source you  
want to record.  
OPR/B  
A
T
T
PO  
WER  
Display  
To record from the CD player,  
insert a CD (see page 4) and press  
xon the CD section.  
To record from the radio, tune in  
the station you want (see page 6).  
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3
Press zto start recording  
(Nis depressed automatically).  
Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
PLAY MODE  
MONO/ST ISS  
x Z  
X
N
Tips  
Adjusting the volume or  
To  
Press  
the audio emphasis (see  
page 27) will not affect  
the recording level.  
If the AM program  
makes a whistling  
sound after you've  
pressed zin step 3,  
press PLAY MODE•  
MONO/ ST ISS  
stop recording  
pause recording  
xZ  
X
Press the button again to  
resume recording.  
turn on/ off the player  
POWER  
(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.  
BasicOperations  
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The CD Player  
Usin g t h e d isp la y  
You can check information about the CD  
using the display.  
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.  
Total playing time  
Total track number  
Music calendar  
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  
and the remaining time  
on the current track*  
once  
the number of tracks left  
twice  
and remaining time on the CD  
the current track number  
and playing time  
three times  
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining  
time appears as “– –:– –”.  
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Lo ca t in g a sp e cific  
p o in t in a t ra ck  
., >  
You can quickly find a specific point in  
a track while playing a CD.  
To locate  
Press  
a point while listening to  
the sound  
> (forward) or .  
(backward) while playing  
and hold down until you  
find the point  
a point while observing  
the display  
> (forward) or .  
(backward) in pause and  
hold down until you find  
the point  
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Pla yin g t ra cks  
x
re p e a t e d ly  
(Re p e a t Pla y)  
., >  
PLAY MODE  
MONO/ST ISS  
You can play tracks repeatedly in  
normal, shuffle or program play modes  
(see pages 15 - 17).  
u
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  
programmed tracks  
1 Press PLAY MODE•  
MONO/ ST ISS until  
“SHUF REP” appears.  
2 Press u.  
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.  
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Pla yin g t ra cks in  
ra n d o m o rd e r  
(Sh u ffle Pla y)  
x
PLAY MODE  
MONO/ST ISS  
You can play tracks in random order.  
u
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.  
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Cre a t in g yo u r  
o w n p ro g ra m  
(Pro g ra m Pla y)  
x
., >  
DSPL  
ENT MEM  
You can arrange the playing order of up  
to 20 tracks on a CD.  
PLAY MODE  
MONO/ST ISS  
u
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.  
Programed track  
Playing order  
The programed tracks appear in the music  
calender.  
4 Press u to start program play.  
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Tips  
To cancel Program Play  
You can play the same  
Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ ST ISS until “PGM”  
disappears from the display.  
program again, since  
the program is saved  
until you open the CD  
compartment.  
You can record your  
own program. After  
youve created the  
program, insert a blank  
tape and press z to  
start recording.  
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.  
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The Radio  
Pre se t t in g ra d io  
st a t io n s  
AUTO PRESET  
PRESET –, +  
You can store radio stations into the  
players memory. You can preset up to  
20 radio stations, 10 for each band in  
any order.  
RADIO BAND  
DSPL  
ENT MEM  
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.  
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Pla yin g p re se t  
ra d io st a t io n s  
PRESET –, +  
Once you've preset the stations, use  
PRESET + or – to tune in to your  
favorite stations.  
RADIO BAND  
1 Press RADIO BAND to select the band.  
2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station.  
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The Timer  
Se t t in g t h e clo ck  
CLOCK  
“– –:– –” indication appears in the  
display until you set the clock.  
DSPL  
ENT MEM  
TUNE  
TIME SET –, +  
Tip  
The time display  
system:  
Before you set the clock, connect the power source (see  
page 26).  
12-hour system  
AM 12:00 = midnight  
PM 12:00 = noon  
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.  
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Wa kin g u p t o  
m u sic  
STANDBY  
TIMER  
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).  
DSPL  
ENT MEM  
TUNE  
TIME SET –, +  
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  
the radio  
a CD  
Do this  
Tune in a station  
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.)  
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Wa kin g u p t o m u sic (continued)  
6 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to set the volume,  
then DSPL ENT MEM.  
Tips  
7 Press STANDBY.  
To exit the standby  
The cindication lights up and the power goes off.  
mode, press STANDBY  
to make cdisappear  
from the display.  
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.  
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.  
To check/change w hen the playback w ill 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.  
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Fa llin g a sle e p t o  
m u sic  
SLEEP  
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  
1 Play the music source you want.  
2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”  
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  
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.”  
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.  
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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Usin g t h e  
co u n t d o w n t im e r  
START/STOP  
ALARM  
You can set the player to sound music or  
beep after a preset period of time, which  
is useful as a kitchen timer, etc.  
DSPL ENT  
MEM  
TUNE  
TIME SET +, –  
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  
bEEP  
Sound for alarm  
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  
LO  
Vo lu m e  
low  
HI  
high  
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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.  
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Setting Up  
Ch o o sin g t h e  
p o w e r so u rce s  
You can use the AC power or batteries  
as a power source.  
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compartment  
AC IN  
2 to a w all outlet  
Note  
1 Inserting the back-up batteries  
Before you replace the  
batteries, be sure to  
take out the CD from  
the player.  
Insert three size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) into  
the battery compartment. These batteries work to save  
the memory data.  
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.  
Replacing batteries  
Take out the batteries as illustrated.  
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2 Connecting the AC pow er 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.  
Tip  
When you operate the  
3 Using the player on batteries  
Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the  
battery compartment.  
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  
To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC  
power cord from the player.  
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.  
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Se le ct in g t h e  
a u d io e m p h a sis  
(SOUND/MEGA BASS)  
You can adjust the audio emphasis of  
the sound you are listening to.  
SOUND  
MEGA BASS  
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  
VOCAL  
OFF  
percussive sounds, emphasizing bass  
audio  
the presence of vocals, stressing  
middle range audio  
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.  
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Additional Information  
Pre ca u t io n s  
On safety  
On placement  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
On pow er sources  
• For AC operation, use the supplied  
AC power cord; do not use any other  
type.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
• 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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Pre ca u t io n s (continued)  
Notes on CDs  
Notes on cassettes  
• Before playing, clean the CD with a  
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the  
center out.  
• 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  
Tab for side A  
Tab for side B  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, commercially available  
cleaners or anti-static spray intended  
for vinyl LPs.  
• The use of a cassette with more than  
90 minutes of play time is not  
recommended except for long,  
continuous recording or playback.  
• 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.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The power is not on.  
• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet  
securely.  
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  
The power is not on, and “bAttErY Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  
and “CHECK” are displayed  
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they  
alternately.  
are weak.  
There is no audio.  
• Make sure the function you want to use appears  
in the display window.  
• Adjust the volume.  
• Unplug the headphones when listening through  
speakers.  
Noise is heard.  
• 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.  
“no diSC“ lights in the display even • Insert the CD with the label surface up.  
when a CD is in place.  
The CD does not play.  
• 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.  
The sound drops out.  
Noise is heard  
• 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.)  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (continued)  
Symptom  
Remedy  
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.  
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.  
The tape does not move when you  
press an operation button.  
Close the tape compartment securely.  
The REC z button does not  
function/ The tape does not play.  
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).  
The tape does not erase completely.  
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.  
The tape does not record.  
Make sure the tape is inserted properly.  
Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in  
place.  
The audio is weak/ The audio  
quality is poor.  
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see  
page 33).  
The sound is distorted.  
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.  
The timer does not operate.  
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.  
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.  
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Ma in t e n a n ce  
Cleaning the lens  
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a  
skipping of sound during CD operation.  
Clean with a commercially available  
blower.  
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 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.  
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.  
Record/playback head  
Capstan  
Erase head  
Pinch roller  
Lens  
After cleaning, insert a tape when the  
areas cleaned are completely dry.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
General  
Speaker  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION  
Full range: 8 cm (3 14 in.) dia.,  
3.2 ohms, cone type (2)  
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.  
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  
Other Specifications  
CD player section  
System  
Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
Power consumption  
AC 17 W  
Battery life  
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.)  
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  
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  
Sony manganese SUM-1 (N): approx. 5 h  
Sony alkaline AM-1 (N): approx. 14 h  
CD playback  
Below measurable limit  
Sony manganese SUM-1 (N): approx. 1.5 h  
Sony alkaline AM-1 (N) : approx. 7 h  
Radio section  
Frequency range  
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz  
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz  
Dimensions  
Aerials  
Approx. 304 × 169 × 262 mm (w/ h/ d)  
(12 × 6 3 × 10 38 inches) (incl. projecting parts)  
4  
FM: Telescopic aerial  
AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial  
Mass  
Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb. 15 oz) (incl. batteries)  
Supplied accessories  
AC power cord (1)  
Cassette-corder section  
Recording system  
4-track 2 channel stereo  
Fast winding time  
Approx. 120 sec. with Sony cassette C-60  
Frequency response  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Optional accessories  
Sony MDR headphones series  
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13,000 Hz  
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In d e x  
A
I, J, K  
S
Alarm 24  
Audio emphasis 28  
Improving broadcast  
reception 7  
Selecting  
audio emphasis 28  
tracks 5  
Setting the clock 20  
Setting up 25  
Shufle Play 15  
SOUND 28  
L
B
Listening to the radio 6  
Locating a specific point 13  
Batteries  
for player 27  
memory back-up 26  
M, N, O  
MEGA BASS 28  
T
C
Timer  
CD player 12  
Falling asleep to music  
23  
Waking up to music 21  
Using the count down  
timer 24  
Troubleshooting 31  
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  
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  
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Using the display 12  
R
D, E, F, G, H  
Demagnetizing the tape  
heads 33  
Radio stations  
playing 19  
presetting 18  
Recording on a tape 10  
Repeat Play 14  
Display 12  
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