Sony Portable CD Player CFD S550L User Manual

Dimensions  
Approx. 386 × 173 × 269 mm (w/h/d)  
(15 1 × 6 7 × 10 5  
inches) (incl. projecting  
parts)  
Mass  
Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)  
Supplied accessory  
Mains lead (1)  
Notes on cassettes  
English  
Tape Player  
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.  
Precautions  
Troubleshooting  
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  
The tape does not move when you  
press an operation button.  
• Close the cassette compartment securely.  
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8
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WARNING  
On safety  
General  
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.  
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,  
heart, square, star) cannot be played on  
this player. Attempting to do so may  
damage the player. Do not use such discs.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do  
not expose the player to rain or  
moisture.  
The REC z button does not function  
or the tape does not play or record.  
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in  
place.  
The power does not come on.  
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they  
are weak.  
• You cannot turn on the player with the remote  
when you operate the player on batteries.  
Side A  
Remote control (1)  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open  
the cabinet. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel only.  
Poor or distorted playback, recording  
or erasing quality.  
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with  
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with  
cleaning fluid or alcohol.  
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they  
are weak.  
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)  
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape  
only.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
CD Radio  
Cassette-  
Corder  
The power is not on, and “bAttErY”  
and “Error” are displayed alternately.  
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they  
are weak.  
Tab for side A  
Tab for side B  
Optional accessories  
Sony MDR headphone series  
WARNING  
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,  
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.  
The use of a cassette with more than 90  
minutes of play time is not recommended  
except for long, continuous recording or  
playback.  
There is no audio.  
• Adjust the volume.  
• Unplug the headphones when listening  
through speakers.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the  
appliance.  
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially  
available tape head demagnetizer.  
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.  
Notes on CDs  
Operating Instructions  
Before playing, clean the CD with a  
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the  
center out.  
Noise is heard.  
• Someone is using a portable telephone or  
other equipment that emits radio waves near  
the player. tMove the portable telephone,  
etc., away from the player.  
Lens  
Notice for customers in the United  
Kingdom  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is  
fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
On power sources  
Radio section  
Frequency range  
For AC operation, check that the player’s  
operating voltage is identical with your  
local power supply (see “Specifications”)  
and use the supplied mains lead; do not  
use any other type. The voltage selector is  
located at the bottom of the player (Saudi  
Arabian model only).  
CD Player  
CFD-S550  
The CD does not play or “no dISC”  
lights in the display even when a CD  
is in place.  
• 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.  
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize  
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.  
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-  
R/CD-RW, recording device or application  
software.  
FM  
87.5 - 108 MHz  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or  
AM  
531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)  
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)  
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with  
mark) must be used.  
or  
CFD-S550L  
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  
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.  
FM  
87.5 - 108 MHz  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the  
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose  
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony  
service station.  
MW  
531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)  
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)  
Pinch roller  
Erase head  
LW  
153 - 279 kHz  
For battery operation, use six R20 (size D)  
batteries.  
CFD-S550  
CFD-S550L  
IF  
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.  
FM: 10.7 MHz  
AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz  
Aerials  
FM: Telescopic aerials  
temperature inside the car.  
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they  
are weak.  
Capstan  
Record/playback head  
Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,  
nor scratch the surface of the CD.  
After playing, store the CD in its case.  
The sound drops out.  
• Reduce the volume.  
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly  
damaged.  
• Place the player in a location free from  
vibration.  
• Clean the lens with a commercially available  
blower.  
• The sound may drop out or noise may be  
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs or if there is a problem with the  
recording device or application software.  
Sony Corporation ©2002  
AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerials  
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the  
CD, it may cause tracking error.  
Cassette-corder section  
Recording system  
4-track 2 channel stereo  
Fast winding time  
Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60  
Frequency response  
3-249-673-41 (1)  
Remote  
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.  
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
The remote does not function.  
• 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.  
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
recorded in the CD-DA format*, but  
playback capability may vary depending on  
the quality of the disc and the condition of  
the recording device.  
Do not place the player on an inclined or  
unstable place.  
TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz  
Power Sources  
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.  
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact  
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording  
standard used for Audio CDs.  
General  
Speaker  
D
Radio  
B
C
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 , cone type (2)  
Input  
LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) (CFD-S550L  
only):  
Minimum input level 330 mV  
Outputs  
Headphones jack (stereo minijack):  
For 16 - 68 impedance headphones  
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (Optical output  
connector) (CFD-S550L only):  
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm  
Maximum Power output  
5.2 W  
Power requirements  
For CD radio cassette-corder:  
Koreal model:  
Reception is poor.  
• Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception.  
Music discs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies  
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.  
After trying the above remedies, if you still have  
problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all  
the batteries. After all the indications in the  
display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert  
the batteries again. If the problem persists,  
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
This product is designed to play back discs  
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)  
standard. Recently, various music discs  
encoded with copyright protection  
technologies are marketed by some record  
companies. Please be aware that among  
those discs, there are some that do not  
conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
A
2 to the mains  
1 to AC IN  
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM or  
MW/LW reception.  
Connect the mains lead A or insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery  
compartment B .  
On operation  
Notes  
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.  
Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD  
from the player.  
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the mains lead from the player.  
• When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.  
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 lenses 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.  
220V AC, 60 Hz  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Saudi Arabian model:  
110 - 127V, 220 - 240V AC selectable,  
50/60 Hz  
The audio is weak or has poor quality.  
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they  
are weak.  
Other models:  
230V AC, 50 Hz  
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries  
For remote control:  
Saudi Arabian model only: Adjusting the voltage C  
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the bottom) to your local power supply.  
• Move the player away from the TV.  
The picture of your TV becomes  
unstable.  
• If you are listening to an FM programme near  
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player  
away from the TV.  
3 V DC, 2 R6 (size AA) batteries  
Power consumption  
AC 20 W  
Battery life  
Tip  
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.  
Only for the customers supplied with an AC plug adaptor:  
Use the supplied AC plug adaptor if the plug of the mains lead does not match your outlet.  
For CD radio cassette-corder:  
Preparing the remote D  
FM recording  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).  
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h  
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h  
Tape playback  
Replacing battery  
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer  
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h  
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h  
CD playback  
operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones.  
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h  
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h  
 

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