Sony CFD-E55 User Manual

3-867-446-12 (1)©1999 by Sony CorporationCD RadioCassette-CorderOperating InstructionsCFD-E55

Basic Operations10Recording on a tapeConnect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).1 Press xZ to open the tapecompartment and insert a blanktape. U

Basic OperationsBasic Operations113 Press z to start recording(N is depressed automatically).Use these buttons for additional operationsTips• Adjustin

The CD Player12Using the displayYou can check information about the CDusing the display.The CD PlayerChecking the remaining timePress DSPL ENT MEM whi

The CD PlayerThe CD Player 13Locating a specificpoint in a trackYou can quickly find a specific point ina track while playing a CD.To locate Pressa po

The CD Player14Playing tracksrepeatedly(Repeat Play)You can play tracks repeatedly innormal, shuffle or program play modes(see pages 15 - 17).1 Press

The CD PlayerThe CD Player 15Playing tracks inrandom order(Shuffle Play)You can play tracks in random order.1 Press x.“Cd” appears in the display.2 Pr

The CD Player161 Press x.“Cd” appears in the display.2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “PGM”appears in the display.3 Press the . or > then press

The CD PlayerThe CD Player 17Tips• You can play the sameprogram again, sincethe program is saveduntil you open the CDcompartment.• You can record your

The Radio18The RadioPresetting radiostationsYou can store radio stations into theplayer’s memory. You can preset up to20 radio stations, 10 for each b

The RadioThe Radio19Playing presetradio stationsOnce you've preset the stations, usePRESET + or – to tune in to yourfavorite stations.1 Press RA

Introduction2WarningTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the player to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presen

The Timer20Before you set the clock, connect the power source (seepage 26).1 Press CLOCK for 2 seconds until the hour digitflashes.2 Press TUNE TIME S

The Timer 21The TimerWaking up tomusicYou can wake up to music or a radioprogram at a preset time. Make sure youhave set the clock (“Setting the clock

The Timer226 Press TUNE TIME SET + or – to set the volume,then DSPL ENT MEM.7 Press STANDBY.The c indication lights up and the power goes off.At the p

The Timer 23The TimerFalling asleep tomusicYou can set the player to turn offautomatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and120 minutes, allowing you to f

The Timer24Using thecountdown timerYou can set the player to sound music orbeep after a preset period of time, whichis useful as a kitchen timer, etc.

The Timer 25The TimerTipBecause the settingsare stored, you canturn on the countdowntimer simply bypressing START/STOP.To change the setting,set the

Setting Up26Setting UpChoosing thepower sourcesYou can use the AC power or batteriesas a power source.1 Inserting the back-up batteriesInsert three si

Setting Up 27Setting Up2 Connecting the AC power cordInsert one end of the supplied AC power cord to theAC IN socket located at the rear of the player

Setting Up28Selecting the sound characteristicPress SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasisyou want.Choose To getROCK powerful, clean sounds, em

Additional Information 29PrecautionsAdditional InformationOn placement• Do not leave the player in a locationnear heat sources, or in a place subjectt

3IntroductionBasic OperationsTable of contentsBasic Operations4 Playing a CD6 Listening to the radio8 Playing a tape10 Recording on a tapeThe CD Playe

Additional Information30Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with acleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from thecenter out.• Do not use solvents such as

Additional Information 31TroubleshootingSymptomThe power is not on.The power is not on, and “bAttErY”and “CHECK” are displayedalternately.There is no

Additional Information32SymptomThe audio is weak or has poorquality.The picture of your TV becomesunstable.The tape does not move when youpress an ope

Additional Information 33MaintenanceDemagnetizing the tape headsAfter 20 to 30 hours of use, enoughresidual magnetism will have built upon the tape he

Additional Information34SpecificationsGeneralSpeakerFull range: 8 cm (3 1⁄4 in.) dia.,3.2 ohms, cone type (2)OutputsHeadphones jack (stereo minijack)

Additional Information 35IndexAAlarm 24Audio emphasis 28BBatteriesfor player 27memory back-up 26CCD player 12Choosing power sources 26Cleaningca

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Basic Operations4Playing a CDBasic OperationsDisplayPlaying timeTrack numberWith the label side up31, 2Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26

Basic OperationsBasic Operations5Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Pressadjust the volume VOL +, –stop playback xpause playback uPress the

Basic Operations6Listening to the radioConnect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).1 Press RADIO BAND until theband you want appears in thedispla

Basic OperationsBasic Operations7Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Pressadjust the volume VOL +, –turn on/off the radio POWERTo improve br

Basic Operations8Playing a tapeConnect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).1 Press xZ to open the tapecompartment and insert arecorded tape. Use

Basic OperationsBasic Operations9Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Pressadjust the volume VOL +, –stop playback xZfast-forward or rewind t