Notes on cassettes Tape Player Dimensions English

Precautions • Break off the cassette tab from side A or B

to prevent accidental recording. If you
Troubleshooting The tape does not move when you Specifications Approx. 386 × 173 × 269 mm (w/h/d)
(15 1⁄4 × 6 7⁄8 × 10 5⁄8 inches) (incl. projecting
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
press an operation button. parts) WARNING
On safety General • Close the cassette compartment securely. CD player section Mass
the broken tab with adhesive tape. System Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
• As the laser beam used in the CD player The REC z button does not function To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
The power does not come on. Compact disc digital audio system Supplied accessory
section is harmful to the eyes, do not • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. or the tape does not play or record. not expose the player to rain or
Laser diode properties Mains lead (1)
attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer • Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
Side A • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they Material: GaAlAs Remote control (1) moisture.
servicing to qualified personnel only. are weak. place. Wave length: 780 nm
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into • You cannot turn on the player with the remote Poor or distorted playback, recording Emission duration: Continuous To avoid electrical shock, do not open
CD Radio
Design and specifications are subject to change
the player, unplug the player, and have it when you operate the player on batteries. or erasing quality. Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW without notice. the cabinet. Refer servicing to
checked by qualified personnel before The power is not on, and “bAttErY” • Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with (This output is the value measured at a distance qualified personnel only.
Tab for side A
operating it any further. a cleaning swab slightly moistened with of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
heart, square, star) cannot be played on
Tab for side B

• The use of a cassette with more than 90

and “Error” are displayed alternately.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.)
Spindle speed
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series Cassette- WARNING
this player. Attempting to do so may
damage the player. Do not use such discs.
minutes of play time is not recommended
except for long, continuous recording or
are weak.
There is no audio.
• Adjust the volume.
are weak.
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
(CLV)
Number of channels
Corder Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Cleaning the cabinet playback. only. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
• Unplug the headphones when listening • Demagnetize the heads using a commercially 2
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
Notes on CDs through speakers. available tape head demagnetizer. Frequency response Operating Instructions
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild appliance.
• Before playing, clean the CD with a Noise is heard. 20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the • Someone is using a portable telephone or Wow and flutter
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, Lens
center out. other equipment that emits radio waves near Below measurable limit Notice for customers in the United
such as alcohol or benzine. the player. tMove the portable telephone, Kingdom
On power sources etc., away from the player. A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
Radio section
• For AC operation, check that the player’s Frequency range fitted to this equipment for your safety and
CD Player convenience.
operating voltage is identical with your CFD-S550
local power supply (see “Specifications”) The CD does not play or “no dISC”
lights in the display even when a CD FM 87.5 - 108 MHz Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
and use the supplied mains lead; do not
is in place. AM 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step) replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or
use any other type. The voltage selector is
• Place the CD with the label surface up. 530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step) BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or
located at the bottom of the player (Saudi
Arabian model only). • Clean the CD. CFD-S550L mark) must be used.
• The player is not disconnected from the • Do not use solvents such as benzine, • Take out the CD and leave the CD FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
compartment open for about an hour to dry If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
AC power source (mains) as long as it is thinner, commercially available cleaners MW 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
moisture condensation. detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
connected to the wall outlet, even if the or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. 530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize Pinch roller Erase head cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
player itself has been turned off. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
• For battery operation, use six R20 (size D)
batteries.
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
LW 153 - 279 kHz
CFD-S550 plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
R/CD-RW, recording device or application IF service station.
• When the batteries are not to be used,
remove them to avoid damage that can be
there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
software.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
FM: 10.7 MHz
AM/MW/LW: 450 kHz
CFD-S550L
caused by battery leakage or corrosion. • Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, are weak. Capstan Aerials
• The nameplate indicating operating nor scratch the surface of the CD. The sound drops out. Record/playback head FM: Telescopic aerials Sony Corporation ©2002
voltage, power consumption, etc. is • After playing, store the CD in its case. • Reduce the volume. AM/MW/LW: Built-in ferrite bar aerials
located at the bottom. If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the • Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
CD, it may cause tracking error. damaged. Cassette-corder section
On placement Remote 3-249-673-41 (1)
• Place the player in a location free from Recording system
• Do not leave the player in a location near About CD-Rs/CD-RWs vibration. The remote does not function. 4-track 2 channel stereo
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs • Clean the lens with a commercially available • Replace all the batteries in the remote with Fast winding time
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical recorded in the CD-DA format*, but blower. new ones if they are weak. Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
shock. playback capability may vary depending on • The sound may drop out or noise may be • Make sure that you are pointing the remote at Frequency response
• Do not place the player on an inclined or the quality of the disc and the condition of heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD- the remote sensor on the player. TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz
unstable place. the recording device. RWs or if there is a problem with the
recording device or application software.
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the
remote and the player.
Power Sources
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of * CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording Radio
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to General D
strong light such as direct sunlight or Speaker B
holes must be unobstructed for the player standard used for Audio CDs.
Reception is poor. fluorescent lamp light. Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 Ω, cone type (2) C
to operate properly and prolong the life of Input
• Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception. • Move closer to the player when using the
its components. remote. LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) (CFD-S550L
• If the player is left in a car parked in the Music discs encoded with copyright only):
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car protection technologies After trying the above remedies, if you still have Minimum input level 330 mV
where the player will not be subjected to This product is designed to play back discs problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all Outputs
the direct rays of the sun. that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) the batteries. After all the indications in the Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
• Since a strong magnet is used for the standard. Recently, various music discs display disappear, plug the mains lead and insert For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones
speakers, keep personal credit cards using encoded with copyright protection the batteries again. If the problem persists, OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (Optical output A
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches technologies are marketed by some record please consult your nearest Sony dealer. connector) (CFD-S550L only):
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm 1 to AC IN 2 to the mains
away from the player to prevent possible companies. Please be aware that among
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM or Maximum Power output
damage from the magnet. those discs, there are some that do not MW/LW reception. 5.2 W Connect the mains lead A or insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
conform to the CD standard and may not be Power requirements compartment B .
playable by this product. For CD radio cassette-corder:
On operation Notes
Koreal model:
• If the player is brought directly from a • Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
If you have any questions or problems 220V AC, 60 Hz
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD
concerning your player, please consult your Saudi Arabian model: from the player.
very damp room, moisture may condense 110 - 127V, 220 - 240V AC selectable,
on the lenses inside the CD player section. nearest Sony dealer. • To use the player on batteries, disconnect the mains lead from the player.
50/60 Hz
Should this occur, the player will not The audio is weak or has poor quality. • When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.
Other models:
operate properly. In this case, remove the • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
230V AC, 50 Hz Saudi Arabian model only: Adjusting the voltage C
CD and wait about an hour for the 9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the bottom) to your local power supply.
moisture to evaporate. • Move the player away from the TV.
For remote control:
• If the player has not been used for a long The picture of your TV becomes 3 V DC, 2 R6 (size AA) batteries Tip
time, set it in the playback mode to warm unstable. Power consumption Only for the customers supplied with an AC plug adaptor:
it up for a few minutes before inserting a • If you are listening to an FM programme near AC 20 W Use the supplied AC plug adaptor if the plug of the mains lead does not match your outlet.
cassette. the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player Battery life
away from the TV. For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Preparing the remote D
Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
Replacing battery
Tape playback With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones.
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h
Location of controls Playing a CD Listening to the radio Playing a tape Connecting optional components
Inserting a cassette Loading a CD
Remote Control 1 Press CD (direct power-on). 1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the 1 Press TAPE (direct power-on).
(CFD-S550L only)
(On the remote, press OPERATE (or POWER) and then press FUNCTION display (direct power-on). (On the remote, press OPERATE (or POWER) and then press FUNCTION You can record a CD on a MiniDisc and enjoy the sound from other components, such as
With the side you want SLEEP repeatedly until “Cd” appears in the display.) Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: repeatedly until “TAPE” appears in the display.) portable MD, CD player and TV, VCR through the speakers of this player.
to play facing you
2 Load a CD in the CD compartment. CFD-S550: “FM” t “AM” 2 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Close the Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections. For details, refer to
FUNCTION OPERATE CFD-S550L: “FM” t “MW” t “LW” the instructions of the component to be connected.
(POWER) 3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD compartment. compartment. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Number buttons 4 Press u (N N on the remote).
2 Hold down TUNE + or – until the frequency digits begin to change in the 3 Press n.
The player plays all the tracks once.
display.
To Press Recording a CD on a MiniDisc recorder or DAT recorder
The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a stop playback xZ
With the labeled side up To Press
clear station.
1 Connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this player with the digital
stop playback x fast-forward or rewind the tape m or M input jack of MiniDisc and DAT using the digital connecting cable* (not
MODE If you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly to change the frequency
* pause playback u (X X on the remote) pause playback X supplied).
u* step by step. Press the button again to resume play after pause.
VOL +*,– Press the button again to resume play after pause.
LINE (CFD-S550L only) ., > .,> go to the next track > Tip eject the cassette xZ * Select a connecting cable depending on the type of the digital input jack of the recorder to be
TUNE –, + Z PUSH If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until “Mono” appears in the display and the radio will play in connected. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected. The
go back to the previous track . OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this player is square-shaped jack.
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) OPEN/CLOSE N x monaural.
x remove the CD Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
(CFD-S550L only)
SOUND MODE locate a specific track directly* a number button of the track Changing the AM/MW tuning interval
Recording The type of the jack Model number of
LINE IN (CFD-S550L only) X TUNE –, +
MEGA BASS locate a point while listening > (forward) or . (backward) while playing until you The AM/MW tuning interval is preset to 9 kHz at the factory. of the component the connecting cable
i
BAND SOUND to the sound find the point If you need to change the AM/MW tuning interval, do the following: 1 Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I
to be connected
SLEEP MEGA Xpand locate a point while observing > (forward) or . (backward) in pause until you find 1 While keeping the RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET button and x button pressed, (normal) tape only.
OPERATE Optical miniplug POC-5AB
MEGA Xpand MEGA BASS the display the point disconnect the mains lead from the mains. 2 Select the programme source you want to record. (MiniDisc recorder, etc.)
(POWER)
* You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by 2 While keeping the RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET button and x button pressed, L-type 7-pin connector POC-DA12P
reconnect the mains lead to the mains. The tuning interval is changed and “AM 9”
To record from the CD player
pressing x. (DAT recorder, etc.)
“MW 9” or “AM 10” “MW 10” appears in the display for 2 seconds. Press CD and insert a CD (See “Playing a CD”).
Tip Square-shaped optical POC-10A
To locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset your preset radio stations. To record from the radio connector (MiniDisc
Example:To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3. Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET and tune in the station you want (See recorder, DAT recorder, etc.)
CD TAPE “Listening to the radio”).
Presetting radio stations
RADIO BAND Using the display You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations
3 Press z to start recording. 2 Turn on the power of this player and the connected component.
AUTO PRESET (CFD-S550), 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order, or 40 radio stations (CFD-S550L), 20 for (n is depressed automatically.) 3 Make the connected component ready for recording.
To check the total track number and playing time FM and 10 for MW and LW in any order. To Press
Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY in stop mode (see fig. E).
4 Press u to start playing a CD.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. stop recording xZ
Display *The button has a tactile dot. To check the remaining time pause recording X
Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY repeatedly while playing a CD. The display changes as
2 Hold down RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes Press the button again to resume recording. Listening to the sound from the connected component
MODE OPR/BATT DISPLAY VOL –, +* in the display.
follows: Tips
ENT MEMORY
t the current track number and playing time 3 Press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY.
1 Connect the LINE IN jack of this player with the line output jack or headphones
Remote sensor • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level.
Number buttons
• If the AM or MW/LW programme makes a whistling sound after you've pressed z in step 3, press
jack of other component using the audio connecting cable* (not supplied).
r The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.
MODE to select the position of ISS (Interference Suppress Switch) that most decreases the noise. * For MiniDisc recorder: a cable with a stereo-mini plug on both ends.
the current track number and the remaining time on the current track*
If a station cannot be preset automatically • For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording.
r * For TV, VCR: a cable with a stereo-mini plug on one end and two phono plugs
Display You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually. • To erase a recording, proceed as follows:
the number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD 1 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase. on the other end.
1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
E F 2 Tune in a station you want. 2 Press TAPE. 2 Press LINE to display “LInE”.
Total track number Total playing time Programmed track Playing order 3 Press z.
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as “- -:- -” in the display.
3 Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station on for about 2 seconds. 3 Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack of the player.
To select the preset number over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
Selecting the play mode You need to hold down the last number button to enter for about 2 seconds.
(Example: To select 12, press >10 and 1 first, then hold down 2 for about 2 seconds.) Tip
To turn on/off the power Press MODE until “REP 1” “REP ALL” “SHUF” “SHUF REP” “PGM” “PGM REP” appears in You can record the sound from the connected component. Insert a blank tape into the tape compartment,
CFD-S550L: Press OPERATE.
Falling asleep to music the display. Then proceed as follows: Tip and press z.
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the mains lead or remove the batteries.
CFD-S550: Press POWER. 1 Play the music source you want. To Select Then do this Notes
2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.” • Connect the cords firmly to avoid any malfunction.
To adjust the volume repeat a single track “REP 1” Press the number button for the track you want to
3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically.
Press VOL +, –. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: “60” t “90” t “120”
repeat. Playing preset radio stations • When other components are not connected, close the cover for the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD)
and LINE IN jacks to keep out dust.
t “OFF” t “10” t “20” t “30” repeat all tracks “REP ALL” Press u.
To listen through headphones 1 Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
shuffle play “SHUF” Press u.
Connect the headphones to the i (headphones) jack. To cancel the sleep function 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station.
Press OPERATE (or POWER) to turn off the power. repeat tracks “SHUF REP” Press u.
in random order To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10 first, then corresponding number
Note
Adjusting the sound emphasis When you are playing a tape using this function:
programme play “PGM” Press the number buttons for the tracks you want buttons.
to programme in the order you want up to 20 (Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first, and then press 2.)
If the tape length of one side is longer than the set time, the player will not go off until the tape reaches tracks (see fig. F). Then press u.
To Select the sound characteristic the end.
Press one of the SOUND MODE buttons to select the audio emphasis you want. repeat programmed tracks “PGM REP” Press the number buttons for the tracks you want
(On the remote, press SOUND repeatedly.) to programme in the order you want up to 20
tracks. Then Press u.
Press To get
ROCK powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio To cancel selected play mode
POP light, bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio Press MODE until the selected mode disappears from the display.
JAZZ percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio To check the programmed track and playing order in the display
VOCAL the presence of vocals, stressing middle range audio To check the order of tracks before play, press DISPLAY•ENT•MEMORY.
FLAT the whole dynamic range for music such as classical music Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programmed order.

To change the current programme

To reinforce the bass sound Press x once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current programme will be
Press MEGA BASS. erased. Then create a new programme following the programming procedure.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display. Tip
To return to normal sound, press the button again. You can record your own programme. After you’ve created the programme, insert a blank tape and
press z to start recording.

To get the MEGA Xpand effect

Press MEGA Xpand.
“MEGA Xpand” appears in the display.
You can get the effect of expansion of the sound field.
To return to normal sound, press the button again.