User manual SONY CFD-S550

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] · Clean the lens with a commercially available blower. · The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CDRWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software. Cassette-corder section For customers in Canada To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Remote 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. After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord 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. 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. Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 120 s (sec. ) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 Hz 3-249-673-11 (1) General Speaker Full range: 10 cm dia. , 3. 2 ohms, cone type (2) Input LINE IN jack (stereo minijack) (USA and Canadian model only) Minimum input level 330 mV Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones Power output 2. 3 W + 2. 3 W (at 3. 2 ohms, 10% harmonic distortion) Power requirements For CD radio cassette-corder: 120V AC, 60 Hz 9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries For remote control: 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption AC 20 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording Power Sources B C Radio Reception is poor. · Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 1 to AC IN A Connect the AC power cord A or insert six size D (R20) 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. · To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player. · When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote. 2 to a wall outlet 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. [. . . ] 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. ) Listening to the sound from the connected components 1 2 3 Tip Display D Total track number Total playing time E Connect the LINE IN jack of this player with the line output jack or headphones jack of other component using the audio connecting cable (RK-G129, RK-G136, not supplied). Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack of the player. Programmed track Playing order * For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as "- -:- -" in the display. Selecting the play mode To turn on/off the power Press POWER. Falling asleep to music 1 Play the music source you want. 2 Press SLEEP to display "SLEEP. " 3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically. [. . . ]