Sony CFD-Z550 User Manual

3-865-709-12 (1)1999 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsCD RadioCassette-CorderCFD-Z500CFD-Z550

Basic Operations10Recording on a tapeFor hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25.1 Press p6 to open the tapecompartment and insert a blanktape. Use TYP

Basic OperationsBasic Operations113 Start recording.Press r (( is depressedautomatically).To Pressstop recording p6pause recording PPress the button

The CD Player12Using the displayYou can check information about the CDusing the display.The CD PlayerDISPLAY ENTERChecking the total track numbers and

The CD Player 13The CD PlayerLocating a specificpoint in a trackYou can quickly find a specific point in atrack while playing a CD.You can also locate

The CD Player14Playing tracksrepeatedly(Repeat Play)You can play tracks repeatedly innormal, shuffle or program play modes(see pages 15 and 16).1 Pres

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

The CD Player16Creating yourown program(Program Play)You can make a program of up to 20tracks in the order you want them to beplayed.Programed trackPl

The CD Player 17The CD PlayerTo cancel Program PlayPress PLAY MODE until “PGM” disappears from thedisplay.To check the order of tracks before playPres

The CD Player18Enjoying soundeffects (LOOP/FLASH)You can repeat part of a CD (LOOP) andcan “flash” the CD sound (FLASH)during playback.1 Play a CD.2 P

The Timer 19The TimerSetting the clock“--:--” indication appears in the displayuntil you set the clock.The TimerBefore you set the clock, connect the

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

The Timer20Waking up tomusicYou can wake up to music or a radioprogram at a preset time. Make sure youhave set the clock (“Setting the clock” onpage 1

The Timer 21The TimerTips• To exit the standbymode, press STANDBYto make the tindication disappearfrom the display.• The preset settingsremain until y

The Timer22Falling asleep tomusicYou can set the player to turn offautomatically after 10, 20, 30, 60,90, and 120 minutes, allowingyou to fall asleep

Setting Up 23Setting UpSetting UpHooking up thesystemMake sure you turn off thepower before making anyconnections.Tips• To detach the speakers,unlock

Setting Up24Hooking up the system (continued)2 Connect the black wires to (–) minus and the redwires to (+) plus terminals; the right speaker wiresto

Setting Up 25Setting UpNoteCFD-Z550 only:When you operate theplayer on batteries,you cannot turn onthe player using theremote.TipReplace the batteries

Setting Up26MEGA BASSSelecting theaudio emphasis(SOUND/MEGA BASS/5 BANDGRAPHIC EQUALIZER)You can adjust the audio emphasis of thesound you are listeni

Setting Up 27Setting UpIf you have selected MANUAL on page 26, slide5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER to select the audioemphasis you want.Frequency Slide the

Additional Information28PrecautionsAdditional InformationOn placement• Do not leave the player in a locationnear heat sources, or in a place subjectto

Additional Information 29Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with acleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from thecenter out.• Do not use solvents such as

Basic Operations3IntroductionTable of contentsBasic Operations4 Playing a CD6 Listening to the radio8 Playing a tape10 Recording on a tapeThe CD Playe

Additional Information30TroubleshootingRemedy• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outletsecurely.• You cannot turn on the player with the remotewhen

Additional Information 31Remedy• Close the cassette compartment securely.• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is inplace.• Make sure “TAPE” appe

Additional Information32MaintenanceDemagnetizing the tape headsAfter 20 to 30 hours of use, enoughresidual magnetism will have built upon the tape hea

Additional Information 33SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 3.2-ohm loads, both channel drivenfrom

Additional Information34IndexAAudio emphasis 26BBatteriesfor memory 23for player 25for remote 24CCD player 12Cleaningcabinet 32lens 32tape head

Additional Information 35

Additional Information36Sony Corporation Printed in China

Basic Operations4Playing a CDBasic OperationsTrack number Playing time3With the label side upDisplayFor hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25.1 Push

Basic OperationsBasic Operations5Use these buttons for additional operationsTipNext time you want tolisten to a CD, just press^. The player turns onau

Basic Operations6Listening to the radioFor hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25.1 Press RADIO BAND (BAND onthe remote, CFD-Z550 only) untilthe band

Basic OperationsBasic Operations7Use these buttons for additional operationsTipNext time you want tolisten to the radio, justpress RADIO BAND(BAND on

Basic Operations8Playing a tapeFor hookup instructions, see pages 23 – 25.1 Press p6 to open the tapecompartment and insert arecorded tape. Use TYPE I

Basic OperationsBasic Operations9Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Pressadjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, –on the remote, CFD-Z550only