Sony MP3 Player CFD G55 User Manual

Dimensions  
Approx. 456 × 195 × 330 mm (w/h/d)  
(18 × 7 3  
× 13 inches) (incl. projecting parts)  
Mass  
Approx. 6.8 kg (14 lb. 16 oz) (incl. batteries)  
Supplied accessory  
On operation  
English  
Tape Player  
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.  
Precautions  
Troubleshooting  
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  
The tape does not move when you  
press an operation button.  
• Close the cassette compartment securely.  
4
WARNING  
On safety  
General  
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.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do  
not expose the player to rain or  
moisture.  
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.  
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.  
Mains lead (1)  
Remote control (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open  
the cabinet. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel only.  
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.  
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.  
CD Radio  
Cassette-  
Corder  
• You cannot turn on the player with the remote  
when you operate the player on batteries.  
Optional accessories  
Sony MDR headphone series  
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.  
WARNING  
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,  
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.  
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.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the  
appliance.  
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.  
Noise is heard.  
Operating Instructions  
• 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.  
Side A  
Record/playback head  
Capstan  
On power sources  
CD Player  
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  
Tab for side A  
Tab for side B  
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 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 use of a cassette with more than 90  
minutes of play time is not recommended  
except for long, continuous recording or  
playback.  
Erase head  
Pinch roller  
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.  
Lens  
Notes on CDs  
Before playing, clean the CD with a  
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the  
center out.  
Cassette-corder section  
Recording system  
4-track 2 channel stereo  
Fast winding time  
Approx. 115 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60  
Frequency response  
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.  
CFD-G55  
Sony Corporation ©2002  
3-241-310-41 (1)  
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.  
TYPE I (normal): 70 - 13 000 Hz  
General  
Speaker  
Remote  
On placement  
Main speaker: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 , cone  
type (2)  
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  
Do not leave the player in a location near  
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical  
shock.  
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.  
Subwoofer: 8 cm (3 1  
(1)  
4
in.) dia., 4 , cone type  
Outputs  
Do not place the player on an inclined or  
unstable place.  
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)  
For 16 - 68 impedance 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:  
Power Sources  
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.  
C
D
temperature inside the car.  
Radio  
Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,  
nor scratch the surface of the CD.  
After playing, store the CD in its case.  
Reception is poor.  
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM  
reception.  
B
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the  
CD, it may cause tracking error.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
A
1 to AC IN  
2 to a wall outlet  
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM  
reception.  
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact  
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording  
standard used for Audio CDs.  
Connect the mains lead A or insert eight R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery  
compartment B .  
FM recording  
Notes  
Sony R20P: approx. 6 h  
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 18 h  
Tape playback  
• 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.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h  
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 6 h  
CD playback  
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.  
Saudi Arabian model only: Adjusting the voltage C  
Be sure to set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (at the rear) to your local power supply.  
Sony R20P: approx. 1 h  
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4 h  
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.  
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.  
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.  
 

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