Sony CFD-G55 Marketing Operating Instructions

On operation
Precautions Troubleshooting
• 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 safety
General
on the lenses inside the CD player section.
• As the laser beam used in the CD player
Should this occur, the player will not The power does not come on.
section is harmful to the eyes, do not
• Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet
operate properly. In this case, remove the
attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer
securely.
CD and wait about an hour for the
servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
moisture to evaporate.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
• If the player has not been used for a long
the player, unplug the player, and have it
are weak.
time, set it in the playback mode to warm
checked by qualified personnel before • You cannot turn on the player with the remote
it up for a few minutes before inserting a
operating it any further. when you operate the player on batteries.
cassette.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
There is no audio.
heart, square, star) cannot be played on Notes on cassettes
• Make sure the function you want to use
this player. Attempting to do so may appears in the display window.
• Break off the cassette tab from side A or B
• Adjust the volume.
damage the player. Do not use such discs. to prevent accidental recording. If you
• Unplug the headphones when listening
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
Cleaning the cabinet
through speakers.
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
Noise is heard.
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
detergent solution. Do not use any type of Side A
other equipment that emits radio waves near
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, the player. tMove the portable telephone,
such as alcohol or benzine.
etc., away from the player.
On power sources
CD Player
Tab for side A
• For AC operation, check that the player's
Tab for side B
The CD does not play or "no dISC"
operating voltage is identical with your
lights in the display even when a CD
local power supply (see "Specifications")
is in place.
• The use of a cassette with more than 90
and use the supplied mains lead; do not
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
use any other type. minutes of play time is not recommended
• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
except for long, continuous recording or
The voltage selector is located at the rear
• Clean the CD.
of the player (Saudi Arabian model only). playback.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
• The player is not disconnected from the
compartment open for about an hour to dry
Notes on CDs
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
moisture condensation.
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
• Make sure "Cd" appears in the display.
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
player itself has been turned off.
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
center out.
• For battery operation, use eight R20 (size the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
D) batteries.
R/CD-RW, recording device, or application
• When the batteries are not to be used,
software.
remove them to avoid damage that can be
caused by battery leakage or corrosion. The sound drops out.
• The nameplate indicating operating Noise is heard.
voltage, power consumption, etc. is • Reduce the volume.
located at the bottom. • Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged.
On placement
• Place the player in a location free from
• Do not leave the player in a location near • Do not use solvents such as benzine,
vibration.
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct thinner, commercially available cleaners
• Clean the lens with a commercially available
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical blower.
shock. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or • The sound may drop out or noise may be
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
• Do not place the player on an inclined or
RWs or if there is a problem with the
unstable place. leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as
recording device or application software.
there can be a considerable rise in
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation temperature inside the car.
Radio
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,
holes must be unobstructed for the player
Reception is poor.
to operate properly and prolong the life of nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
its components.
reception.
• If the player is left in a car parked in the If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
CD, it may cause tracking error.
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
where the player will not be subjected to
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
the direct rays of the sun.
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs
• Since a strong magnet is used for the
recorded in the CD-DA format*, but
speakers, keep personal credit cards using
playback capability may vary depending on
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches
the quality of the disc and the condition of
away from the player to prevent possible
the recording device.
damage from the magnet.
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
reception.
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.
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 your TV becomes
unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM programme near
the TV with an indoor antenna, move the
player away from the TV.
Dimensions
Tape Player
Specifications
Approx. 456
The tape does not move when you (18 7 3 ⁄
4
press an operation button.
Mass
CD player section
• Close the cassette compartment securely. Approx. 6.8 kg (14 lb. 16 oz) (incl. batteries)
System
Supplied accessory
The REC z button does not function
Compact disc digital audio system
Mains lead (1)
or the tape does not play or record.
Laser diode properties
Remote control (1)
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
Material: GaAlAs
place.
Wave length: 780 nm
Design and specifications are subject to change
• Make sure "TAPE" appears in the display.
Emission duration: Continuous
without notice.
Poor or distorted playback, recording
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
or erasing quality. (This output is the value measured at a distance
Optional accessories
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
Sony MDR headphone series
on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
a cleaning swab slightly moistened with
aperture.)
cleaning fluid or alcohol.
Spindle speed
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
are weak.
(CLV)
• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
Number of channels
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
2
only.
Frequency response
• Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
available tape head demagnetizer.
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Record/playback head
Capstan
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
Erase head Pinch roller IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
AM: 450 kHz
Lens
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
Remote
Speaker
Main speaker: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 , cone
The remote does not function.
type (2)
• Replace the battery in the remote with new
Subwoofer: 8 cm (3 1 ⁄ in.) dia., 4 , cone type
4
one if it is weak.
(1)
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
Outputs
the remote sensor on the player.
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the
For 16 - 68 impedance headphones
remote and the player.
Maximum power output
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
Main speaker: 8 W
strong light such as direct sunlight or
Subwoofer: 12 W
fluorescent lamp light.
Power requirements
• Move closer to the player when using the
For CD radio cassette-corder:
remote.
Saudi Arabian model:
110 - 127V, 220 - 240V AC
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
selectable, 60 Hz
problems, unplug the mains lead and remove all
Other models:
the batteries. After all the indications in the
230 V AC, 50 Hz
display disappear, plug the power cord and
12 V DC, 8 R20 (size D) batteries
insert the batteries again. If the problem persists,
For remote control:
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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
195 330 mm (w/h/d)
13 inches) (incl. projecting parts)
English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
CD Radio
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Cassette-
WARNING
Corder
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
Operating Instructions
appliance.
CFD-G55
Sony Corporation ©2002
3-241-310-41 (1)
Power Sources
C
B
A
1 2
to AC IN to a wall outlet
Connect the mains lead A or 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.
D