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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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 Ω, 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 Ω 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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