Sony CFD-G55 - Cd Radio Cassette-corder User manual

Sony Corporation ©2002
Operating Instructions
CD Radio
Cassette-
Corder
3-241-310-41 (1)
CFD-G55
Precautions
On safety
• 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.
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.
On power sources
• 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 rear
of the player (Saudi Arabian model only).
• 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.
• For battery operation, use eight R20 (size
D) batteries.
• 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.
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.
• Do not place the player on an inclined or
unstable place.
• 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.
• 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.
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
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
IF FM: 10.7 MHz
AM: 450 kHz
Aerials
FM: Telescopic aerial
AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 115 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13 000 Hz
General
Speaker
Main speaker: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 Ω, cone
type (2)
Subwoofer: 8 cm (3 1⁄4in.) dia., 4 Ω, cone type
(1)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 Ωimpedance headphones
Maximum power output
Main speaker: 8 W
Subwoofer: 12 W
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
Saudi Arabian model:
110 - 127V, 220 - 240V AC
selectable, 60 Hz
Other models:
230 V AC, 50 Hz
12 V DC, 8 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R6 (size AA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 30 W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 6 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 18 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 6 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 1 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h
Troubleshooting
General
The power does not come on.
• Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet
securely.
• 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.
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. tMove the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
CD Player
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.
• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
• 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.
• 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.
The sound drops out.
Noise is heard.
• 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.
Radio
Reception is poor.
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM
reception.
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM
reception.
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.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
The picture of yourTV becomes
unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM programme near
the TV with an indoor antenna, move the
player away from the TV.
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 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.
• 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.
Notes on cassettes
• 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.
• The use of a cassette with more than 90
minutes of play time is not recommended
except for long, continuous recording or
playback.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
• 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
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.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
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.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording
standard used for Audio CDs.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Tape Player
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
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.
• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.
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.
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
available tape head demagnetizer.
Remote
The remote does not function.
• Replace the battery in the remote with new
one if it is 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.
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 power cord and
insert the batteries again. If the problem persists,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Erase head Pinch roller
Record/playback head
Lens
Tab for side B
Connect the mains lead Aor insert eight R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment B.
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.
• When you operate the player on batteries, the backlight in the display does not light.
• 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.
Saudi Arabian model only: Adjusting the voltage C
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the rear) to your local power supply.
Tip
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.
Preparing the remote D
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer
operates the player, replace two batteries with new ones.
Power Sources
Tab for side A
1to AC IN 2to a wall outlet
A
B
D
Side A
Capstan
English
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.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
Dimensions
Approx. 456 ×195 ×330 mm (w/h/d)
(18 ×7 3⁄4×13 inches)(incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 6.8 kg (14 lb. 16 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
Mains lead (1)
Remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
C

Listening to the radio
1Press POWER to turn on the player.
2Press BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows:
“FM” t“AM”.
3Hold down TUNE + 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.
Tip
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until "Mono" appears in the display and the radio will play in
monaural.
Changing the AM tuning interval
If you need to change the AM tuning interval, do the following:
1Press BAND•AUTO PRESET until “AM” is displayed.
2Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEM ORY for 2 seconds.
3Press BAND•AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds.
“AM 9” or “AM 10” appears.
4Press TUNE + or – to select “AM 9” for 9 kHz interval or “AM 10” for 10 kHz interval.
5Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY.
After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset your preset AM radio stations.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20
for FM and 10 for AM in any order.
1Press POWER to turn on the player.
2Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
3Hold down BAND•AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the
display.
4Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY.
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.
1Press POWER to turn on the player.
2Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
3Tune in a station you want.
4Hold down DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in
the display.
5Press PRESET + or – until the preset number you want for the station flashes in the display.
6Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY.
The new station replaces the old one.
On the remote
1Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display.
2Tune in a station you want.
3Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station on for about 2 seconds.
To select the preset number over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
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.)
Playing preset radio stations
1Press POWER to turn on the player.
2Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
3Press PRESET + or – tune in the stored station.
On the remote
1Press BAND.
2Press the number buttons to to tune in the stored station.
To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10 first, then corresponding number buttons.
(Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first, and then press 2.)
To turn on/off the power
Press POWER.
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote).
To listen through headphones
Connect the headphones to the i(headphones) jack.
Adjusting the audio emphasis
To select the sound characteristic
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want.
Choose To get
powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio
light, bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio
percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio
the presence of vocals, stressing middle range audio
the whole dynamic range for music such as classical music
To reinforce the bass sound
Press POWER DRIVE WOOFER (WOOFER on the remote) to select or
in the display. is more effective. When POWER DRIVE
WOOFER function works, the button lights up.
To return to normal sound, press the button until the indication disappears from the display .
Notes
• While the sleeping timer is on, the POWER DRIVE WOOFER button does not light, even if the
WOOFER function works.
• When using the headphones, the WOOFER function does not work.
Falling asleep to music
1Play the music source you want.
2Press SLEEP.
3Press 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“OFF” t“10” t“20” t“30”.
To cancel the sleep function
Press POWER to turn off the power.
Notes
• The backlight in the display does not light while the sleeping timer is on.
• 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.
Remote Control
Location of controls
FUNCTION
BAND
POWER
VOL +*, –
x
.,>
ZPUSH
OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUME –, +*
TUNE –, +
DISPLAY
ENTER
MEMORY
MODE
i
Number buttons
x
u*
POWER
LINE
OPR/BATT
Loading a CD
With the labeled side up
Inserting a cassette
With the side you want to
play facing upward
BAND
AUTO PRESET
SOUND
Display
Remote sensor
Total track number Programmed track Playing order
EF
Total playing time
Display
Press
x
u (Xon the remote)
Press the button again to resume play after pause.
>
.
ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
>(forward) or .(backward) while playing until you
find the point.
>(forward) or .(backward) in pause until you find
the point.
a number button of the track on the remote.
*The button has a tactile dot.
POWER DRIVE
WOOFER
., >
PRESET –, +
N
X
SLEEP
MODE
TUNE+, –
WOOFER
SOUND
Press
xZ
Mor m
X
Press the button again to resume play after pause.
xZ
SLEEP
LINE IN
(rear)
Playing a CD
1Press POWER to turn on the player.
2Load a CD in the CD compartment.
3Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD compartment.
4Press u (Non the remote).
The player plays all the tracks once.
To
stop playback
pause playback
go to the next track
go back to the previous track
remove the CD
locate a point while listening
to the sound
locate a point while observing
the display
locate a specific track directly*
* You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by
pressing x.
Tip
To locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons on the
remote.
Example:To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3.
Using the display
To check the total track number and playing time
Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY in stop mode (see fig. E).
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY repeatedly while playing a CD. The display changes as
follows:
tthe current track number and playing time
r
the current track number and the remaining time on the current track*
r
the number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD
* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as “- -:- -” in the display.
Selecting the play mode
Press MODE until “REP 1” “REP ALL” “SHUF” “SHUF REP” “PGM” “PGM REP” appears in
the display. Then proceed as follows:
To Select
repeat a single track “REP 1”
repeat all tracks “REP ALL”
shuffle play “SHUF”
repeat tracks “SHUF REP”
in random order
programme play “PGM”
repeat programmed tracks “PGM REP”
On the remote
When you’ve selected “PGM” or “PGM REP”, press the number buttons for the track you want
up to 20 tracks, then press N.
To cancel selected play mode
Press MODE until the selected mode disappears from the display.
To check the programmed track and playing order in the display
To check the order of tracks before play, press DISPLAY•ENTER•MEMORY.
Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programmed order.
To change the current programme
Press xonce if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current programme will be
erased. Then create a new programme following the programming procedure.
Tips
• You can play the same programme again, since the programme is saved until you open the CD
compartment.
• You can record your own programme. After you’ve created the programme, insert a blank tape and
press zto start recording.
Playing a tape
1Press POWER to turn on the player.
2Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Close the
compartment. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
3Press N.
To
stop playback
fast-forward or rewind the tape
pause playback
eject the cassette
Recording
1Press POWER to turn on the player.
2Press xZ to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only.
3Select the programme source you want to record.
To record from the CD player
Press xand load a CD (See “Playing a CD”).
To record from the radio
Press BAND•AUTO PRESET and tune in the station you want (See “Listening
to the radio”).
4Press zto start recording.
(Nis depressed automatically.)
To Press
stop recording xZ
pause recording X
Press the button again to resume recording.
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level.
• For the best results, use the AC power as a power source for recording.
• To erase a recording, proceed as follows:
1 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase.
2 Press X.
3 Press N.
4 Press z.
5 Press X.
Connecting optional components
You can enjoy the sound from other components, such as TV, VCR and portable MD, CD player
through the speakers of this player.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections. For details, refer to
the instructions of the component to be connected.
Connecting a component
1Connect the LINE IN jack on the rear panel of this player with the line output
jack or headphones jack of a TV, VCR or other component using the audio
connecting cable (RK-G129, RK-G136, not supplied).
2Press LINE to display “LInE”.
3Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack of the player.
Recording the sound from the connected components
1Insert a blank cassette.
2Press LINE to display “LInE”.
3Press z.
Recording starts.
4Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack of the player.
Note
Connect the cords firmly to avoid any malfunction.
Then do this
Press .or >to select the track that you
want to repeat, then press u.
Press u.
Press u.
Press u.
Press .or >then press DISPLAY•ENTER•
MEMORY for the tracks you want to programme
in the order you want up to 20 tracks (see fig. F).
Then press u.
Press .or >then press DISPLAY•ENTER•
MEMORY for the tracks you want to programme
in the order you want up to 20 tracks. Then Press
u.