Sony CFD-E55L User manual

3-867-446-41 (1)
©1999 Sony Corporation
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
CFD-E55
CFD-E55L
GB
Operating Instructions page 2GB
Manual de instrucciones página 2ES ES

Introduction2GB
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Information
For customers in Europe
This Compact Disc player is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located at the rear.
Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, same rating fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
or mark) must be used.
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.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the
CFD-E55 and CFD-E55L. Before you start
reading, check your model number. The
CFD-E55L is the model used for illustration
purpose.
Note
The name of the switch to turn on/off this
player is indicated as below:
“OPERATE”: CFD-E55L
“POWER”: CFD-E55

3GB Introduction
Basic Operations
Table of contents
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Basic Operations
4Playing a CD
6Listening to the radio
8Playing 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 Operations4GB
Playing a CD
Basic Operations
Display
Playing timeTrack number
With the label side up
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Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).
1Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
down to open the CD
compartment and place the CD
on the CD compartment.
2Close the lid of the CD
compartment.
3Press u.
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and plays all the tracks
once.
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
5GB
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 OPERATE
(or POWER, see page 2)
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
u. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
OPERATE
(or POWER)
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u
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VOL –, +
ZPUSH
OPEN/CLOSE

Basic Operations6GB
Listening to the radio
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).
1Press RADIO BAND until the
band you want appears in the
display (direct power-on).
2Hold 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
Basic Operations
7GB
Use these buttons for additional operations
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +, –
turn on/off the radio OPERATE
(or POWER, see page 2)
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself
for AM or MW/LW.
for FM for AM/MW/LW
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.
OPERATE
(or POWER)
VOL –, +
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST ISS

Basic Operations8GB
Playing a tape
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).
1Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a
recorded tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only. Close the
compartment.
2Press 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
9GB
Use these buttons for additional operations
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +, –
stop playback xZ
fast-forward or rewind the tape Mor m
pause playback X
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
eject the cassette xZ
turn on/off the player OPERATE
(or POWER, see page 2)
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
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OPERATE
(or POWER)
VOL –, +

Basic Operations10GB
Recording on a tape
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).
1Press xZ to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank
tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
2Select the program source you
want to record.
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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With the side you want to
record on facing you
Display
STOP/EJECT
OPERATE
OPR/BATT
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