Notes on cassettesTape PlayerDimensions
Approx. 552 � 271 � 318 mm (w/h/d)
PrecautionsY Break off the cassette tab from side A or BTroubleshootingSpecifications351
The tape does not move when you(21 �4 � 10 �8 � 12 �2 inches) (incl. projecting3-265-806-12(1)
to prevent accidental recording. If you
press an operation button.parts)
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
On safetyY Close the cassette compartment securely.AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSGeneralMass
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Y As the laser beam used in the CD playerPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALThe REC z button does not functionApprox. 5.4 kg (11 lb. 14 oz) (incl. batteries)
The power does not come on.HARMONIC DISTORTION
section is harmful to the eyes, do notor the tape does not play or record.Supplied accessory
Y Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
attempt to disassemble the casing. ReferWith 3.2-ohm loads, both channels drivenY Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is inAC power cord (1)
Side AY Replace all the batteries with new ones if theyfrom 150 - 6,300 Hz; rated 3.0 W perRemote control (1) (for CSD-XD55 only)
servicing to qualified personnel only.are weak.place.
channel-minimum RMS power, with no
Y Should any solid object or liquid fall intoPoor or distorted playback, recordingY You cannot turn on the player with the remote
Design and specifications are subject to change
more than 10 % total harmonic distortion
the player, unplug the player, and have itor erasing quality.in AC operation.when you operate the player on batteries.without notice.
checked by qualified personnel beforeThe power is not on, and "bAttErY"Y Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with
Tab for side A
operating it any further.a cleaning swab slightly moistened withOther specifications
Tab for side Band OError� are displayed alternately.
Y Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,Y Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.cleaning fluid or alcohol.
CD player section
heart, square, star) cannot be played onY Replace all the batteries with new ones if theyY Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
Y The use of a cassette with more than 90SystemCD Stereo Radio
this player. Attempting to do so mayare weak.are weak.
minutes of play time is not recommendedCompact disc digital audio system
damage the player. Do not use such discs.There is no audio.Y TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
except for long, continuous recording orLaser diode propertiestape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
Cleaning the cabinetY Adjust the volume.playback.only.Material: GaAlAs
Y Unplug the headphones when listeningWave length: 780 nmCassette Recorder
Y Clean the cabinet, panel and controls withY Demagnetize the heads using a commercially
Notes on CDsthrough speakers.Emission duration: Continuous
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mildavailable tape head demagnetizer.
Y Before playing, clean the CD with aLaser output: Less than 44.6 ?W
detergent solution. Do not use any type ofNoise is heard.
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from theYSomeone is using a portable telephone or(This output is the value measured at a distance
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
center out.other equipment that emits radio waves nearLens
such as alcohol or benzine.on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
the player. tMove the portable telephone,
Spindle speed
On power sourcesetc., away from the player.Operating Instructions
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
Y For AC operation, use the supplied ACCD Player(CLV)
power cord; do not use any other type.Number of channels
Y The player is not disconnected from theThe CD does not play or Ono dISC�2
AC power source (mains) as long as it islights in the display even when a CDFrequency response
connected to the wall outlet, even if theis in place.20 - 20 000 Hz +1/�2 dB
player itself has been turned off.Y Place the CD with the label surface up.Wow and flutter
Y Clean the CD.
Y Unplug the player from the wall outletBelow measurable limit
when it is not to be used for an extendedY Do not use solvents such as benzine,YTake out the CD and leave the CD
compartment open for about an hour to dry
period of time.thinner, commercially available cleanersRadio section
moisture condensation.
Y For battery operation, use six size D (R20)or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.Pinch roller Erase headFrequency range
Y The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
batteries.Y Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight orthe CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
US model and Canadian model
Y When the batteries are not to be used,heat sources such as hot air ducts, norYThere is a problem with the quality of the CD-
FM87.5 - 108 MHz
remove them to avoid damage that can beleave it in a car parked in direct sunlight asR/CD-RW, recording device or application
caused by battery leakage or corrosion.there can be a considerable rise insoftware.AM530 - 1 610 kHz
Y The nameplate indicating operatingtemperature inside the car.Y Replace all the batteries with new ones if theyCapstanOther modelsCSD-XD55
voltage, power consumption, etc. isY Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,are weak.Record/playback headFM87.5 - 108 MHz
located at the bottom.nor scratch the surface of the CD.The sound drops out.
AM530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
Y After playing, store the CD in its case.YReduce the volume.CSD-XD51
531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step)
On placement
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on theYClean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
Y Do not leave the player in a location nearRemote
CD, it may cause tracking error.damaged.?2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Antennas
heat sources, or in a place subject to directY Place the player in a location free fromThe remote does not function.
FM: Telescopic antenna
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanicalAbout CD-Rs/CD-RWsvibration.Y Replace all the batteries in the remote withAM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
shock.This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWsYClean the lens with a commercially availablenew ones if they are weak.
Y Do not place the player on an inclined orrecorded in the CD-DA format*, butblower.Y Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
unstable place.playback capability may vary depending onYThe sound may drop out or noise may bethe remote sensor on the player.Cassette recorder section
Y Do not place anything within 10 mm ofthe quality of the disc and the condition ofheard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-YRemove any obstacles in the path of theRecording systemEnglishFor customers in CanadaOwner's Record
the side of the cabinet. The ventilationRWs or if there is a problem with theremote and the player.4-track 2 channel stereothe recording device.To prevent electric shock, match wide blade ofThe model number is located at the bottom and
recording device or application software.Fast winding timeplug to wide slot, fully insert.the serial number is located in the battery
holes must be unobstructed for the playerY Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
WARNINGcompartment.
strong light such as direct sunlight orApprox. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
to operate properly and prolong the life ofDisc Digital Audio. It is a recordingRadiofluorescent lamp light.Frequency responseInformationRecord these numbers in the spaces provided
its components.standard used for Audio CDs.
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
Y If the player is left in a car parked in theReception is poor.Y Move closer to the player when using theTYPE I (normal): 80 - 10 000 HzTo prevent fire or shock hazard, doFor customers in the USAyour Sony dealer regarding this product.
Y Reorient the antenna to improve FMremote.not expose the player to rain orThis equipment has been tested and found to
sun, be sure to choose a location in the carModel No.
reception.comply with the limits for a Class B digital
where the player will not be subjected toMusic discs encoded with copyrightGeneralmoisture.Serial No.
After trying the above remedies, if you still havedevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Speakerproblems, unplug the AC power cord and
the direct rays of the sun.protection technologiesTo avoid electrical shock, do not openThese limits are designed to provide reasonable
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (4)
Y Since a strong magnet is used for theThis product is designed to play back discsremove all the batteries. After all the indicationsprotection against harmful interference in aFor the customers in the USA
Tweeter: 2.0 cm (2)the cabinet. Refer servicing to
speakers, keep personal credit cards usingthat conform to the Compact Disc (CD)in the display disappear, plug the power cordresidential installation. This equipment
Outputsqualified personnel only.
magnetic coding or spring-wound watchesstandard. Recently, various music discsand insert the batteries again. If the problemgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
away from the player to prevent possibleencoded with copyright protectionpersists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.energy and, if not installed and used in
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphonesaccordance with the instructions, may cause
damage from the magnet.technologies are marketed by some record
Power outputharmful interference to radio communications.
companies. Please be aware that among
On operation4.5 W + 4.5 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10% harmonicHowever, there is no guarantee that interference
those discs, there are some that do notdistortion (DC))will not occur in a particular installation. If this
Y If the player is brought directly from aconform to the CD standard and may not bereception.Power requirementsY Reorient the player itself to improve AMequipment does cause harmful interference to
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
playable by this product.For CD stereo radio cassette recorder:radio or television reception, which can be
very damp room, moisture may condenseUS model and Canadian model:
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
on the lenses inside the CD player section.120V AC, 60 Hzthe user is encouraged to try to correct the
If you have any questions or problems
Should this occur, the player will notCentral American model and South Americaninterference by one or more of the following
operate properly. In this case, remove theconcerning your player, please consult yourmodel:measures:
CD and wait about an hour for thenearest Sony dealer.110 - 127V, 220 - 240V AC selectable,N Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
moisture to evaporate.50/60 HzN Increase the separation between the
This symbol is intended to alert the
Y If the player has not been used for a longThe audio is weak or has poor quality.Other models:user to the presence of uninsulatedequipment and receiver.
Y Replace all the batteries with new ones if they230 V AC, 50 Hz
time, set it in the playback mode to warmOdangerous voltage� within theN Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
are weak.9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteriescircuit different from that to which the
it up for a few minutes before inserting aproduct's enclosure that may be of
Y Move the player away from the TV.For remote control (for CSD-XD55 only):receiver is connected.
cassette.3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteriessufficient magnitude to constitute a
The picture of your TV becomesrisk of electric shock to persons.N Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
Power consumptionTV technician for help.
unstable.
US model, Canadian model, Central AmericanYou are cautioned that any changes or
Y If you are listening to an FM program near themodel and South American model :This symbol is intended to alert the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the playerAC 17 Wuser to the presence of importantmodifications not expressly approved in this
away from the TV.operating and maintenancemanual could void your authority to operate this
Other models:equipment.
(servicing) instructions in the
AC 16 W
literature accompanying the
Battery life
appliance.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
For CD stereo radio cassette recorder:
Rules.
FM recordingCAUTIONOperation is subject to the following two
The use of optical instruments with this productconditions:
Sony R20P: approx. 12 h
will increase eye hazard.(1) This device may not cause harmful
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 34 h
interference, and
WARNING
Tape playback(2) This device must accept any interference
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
Sony R20P: approx. 5.5 hsuch as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.received,
including interference that may cause undesired
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15.5 hTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
operation.
CD playbackobjects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 12 h |
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