Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER p ^ 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME +, - =, + Tip Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause. + = 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE POWER Basic Operations 5 on the remote, CFD-Z550 only) p. ^ ( P on /off the player Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - To adjust the volume stop playback pause playback go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD turn on the remote, CFD-Z550 only). The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Press the button again to a CD, just press ^.
Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER p ^ 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME +, - =, + Tip Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause. + = 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE POWER Basic Operations 5 on the remote, CFD-Z550 only) p. ^ ( P on /off the player Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - To adjust the volume stop playback pause playback go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD turn on the remote, CFD-Z550 only). The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Press the button again to a CD, just press ^.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Listening to the radio 1 2 For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 25. 1 Press RADIO BAND (BAND on Display the remote, CFD-Z550 only) until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). 2 Turn TUNING to tune in the station you want. If the received FM stereo is weak, the reception becomes monaural. 6 Basic Operations
Listening to the radio 1 2 For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 25. 1 Press RADIO BAND (BAND on Display the remote, CFD-Z550 only) until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). 2 Turn TUNING to tune in the station you want. If the received FM stereo is weak, the reception becomes monaural. 6 Basic Operations
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Use these buttons for AM Basic Operations 7 To adjust the volume turn on the remote, CFD-Z550 only) POWER To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for AM. for FM for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, - Reorient the player itself for FM. on /off the radio Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - The player turns on the remote, CFD-Z550 only). Basic Operations Tip Next time you want to listen to the radio, just press RADIO BAND (BAND on automatically and starts playing the previous station.
Use these buttons for AM Basic Operations 7 To adjust the volume turn on the remote, CFD-Z550 only) POWER To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for AM. for FM for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, - Reorient the player itself for FM. on /off the radio Press VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - The player turns on the remote, CFD-Z550 only). Basic Operations Tip Next time you want to listen to the radio, just press RADIO BAND (BAND on automatically and starts playing the previous station.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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The player turns on /off the player POWER Basic Operations 9 eject the cassette p6 turn on automatically and starts playing the tape. 0, ) p6 P To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME Tip Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause. on the remote, CFD-Z550 only) stop playback p6 fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0 pause playback P Press the button again to a tape, just press (.
The player turns on /off the player POWER Basic Operations 9 eject the cassette p6 turn on automatically and starts playing the tape. 0, ) p6 P To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, - (VOL +, - Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME Tip Next time you want to listen to resume play after pause. on the remote, CFD-Z550 only) stop playback p6 fast-forward or rewind the tape ) or 0 pause playback P Press the button again to a tape, just press (.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...button of the track on the remote (CFD-Z550 only). =, + The CD Player Note CFD-Z550 only: You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display. To locate a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display a specific track directly (CFD-Z550 only) Press + (forward) ...in a track You can also locate any track using the number buttons on the remote The CD Player 13 Turn off the indication by pressing p. Tip CFD-Z550 only: When you find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and...
...button of the track on the remote (CFD-Z550 only). =, + The CD Player Note CFD-Z550 only: You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display. To locate a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display a specific track directly (CFD-Z550 only) Press + (forward) ...in a track You can also locate any track using the number buttons on the remote The CD Player 13 Turn off the indication by pressing p. Tip CFD-Z550 only: When you find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...appears. 2 Program tracks (see pages 15 and 16). To repeat a single track all the tracks tracks in the display. 2 Proceed as follows. On the remote (CFDZ550 only) • Use MODE instead of PLAY MODE and ( instead of ^. • When you want to select the track that you have selected... "REP 1", select the track by pressing the number buttons. 14 The CD Player 1 Press p. "Cd" appears in random order programmed tracks Do this 1 Press PLAY MODE until "REP 1" appears. 2 Press = or + to repeat. 3 Press ^. 1 Press PLAY...
...appears. 2 Program tracks (see pages 15 and 16). To repeat a single track all the tracks tracks in the display. 2 Proceed as follows. On the remote (CFDZ550 only) • Use MODE instead of PLAY MODE and ( instead of ^. • When you want to select the track that you have selected... "REP 1", select the track by pressing the number buttons. 14 The CD Player 1 Press p. "Cd" appears in random order programmed tracks Do this 1 Press PLAY MODE until "REP 1" appears. 2 Press = or + to repeat. 3 Press ^. 1 Press PLAY...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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"Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE until "SHUF" disappears from the display. The CD Player Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play . PLAY MODE p ^ On the remote (CFDZ550 only) Use MODE instead of PLAY MODE and ( instead of ^. 1 Press p. To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press ^ to start shuffle play tracks in random order. The CD Player 15
"Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE until "SHUF" disappears from the display. The CD Player Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play . PLAY MODE p ^ On the remote (CFDZ550 only) Use MODE instead of PLAY MODE and ( instead of ^. 1 Press p. To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE until "SHUF" appears in the display. 3 Press ^ to start shuffle play tracks in random order. The CD Player 15
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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DISPLAY ENTER On the remote (CFD-Z550 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 Press = or + then press DISPLAY ENTER for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. 4 Press (. 1 Press p. "Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 ... the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. Programed track 4 Press ^ to be played. Playing order 16 The CD Player Creating your own program (Program Play) PLAY MODE p ^ = , + You can make a program of up to 20 tracks in the order ...
DISPLAY ENTER On the remote (CFD-Z550 only) 1 Press p. 2 Press MODE until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 Press = or + then press DISPLAY ENTER for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. 4 Press (. 1 Press p. "Cd" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE until "PGM" appears in the display. 3 ... the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. Programed track 4 Press ^ to be played. Playing order 16 The CD Player Creating your own program (Program Play) PLAY MODE p ^ = , + You can make a program of up to 20 tracks in the order ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Setting Up Hooking up the system (continued) 2 Connect the black wires to (-) minus and the red wires to the wall outlet. 4 Inserting batteries into the remote (CFD-Z550 only) Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. the right speaker...
... Setting Up Hooking up the system (continued) 2 Connect the black wires to (-) minus and the red wires to the wall outlet. 4 Inserting batteries into the remote (CFD-Z550 only) Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. the right speaker...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Before you cannot turn on batteries Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment. Note CFD-Z550 only: When you operate the player on batteries, 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. 5 Using the player on the player using the remote. Setting Up Setting Up 25 Replace all the batteries with new ones. Tip Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
Before you cannot turn on batteries Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment. Note CFD-Z550 only: When you operate the player on batteries, 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. 5 Using the player on the player using the remote. Setting Up Setting Up 25 Replace all the batteries with new ones. Tip Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...player away from the TV. The CD does not play. • Insert the CD with the label surface up. • Make sure that emits radio waves near the TV with the label surface up. • Clean the CD. • Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour...the portable telephone, etc., away from vibration. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. • If you are weak. The audio is using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. CD Player Radio 30 Additional Information The power is unavoidable. are listening to an FM program near the player.
...player away from the TV. The CD does not play. • Insert the CD with the label surface up. • Make sure that emits radio waves near the TV with the label surface up. • Clean the CD. • Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour...the portable telephone, etc., away from vibration. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. • If you are weak. The audio is using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. CD Player Radio 30 Additional Information The power is unavoidable. are listening to an FM program near the player.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...tape using the remote. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The remote does not function. After all the batteries. The tape does not erase completely. The timer does not operate. Remote (CFD-Z550 only) Timer ...After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the indications in the path of the cassette...
...tape using the remote. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. The remote does not function. After all the batteries. The tape does not erase completely. The timer does not operate. Remote (CFD-Z550 only) Timer ...After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the indications in the path of the cassette...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... For memory back-up: 4.5 V DC, 3 size AA (R6) batteries For remote controller (CFD-Z550 only): 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption AC 15 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: Tape playback approx. 20 h Sony R20P: Sony alkaline LR20: CD playback Sony R20P: Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7.5 h approx. 15 h approx. 2.5 h approx. 7 h For memory back...
... For memory back-up: 4.5 V DC, 3 size AA (R6) batteries For remote controller (CFD-Z550 only): 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries Power consumption AC 15 W Battery life For CD radio cassette-corder: FM recording Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: Tape playback approx. 20 h Sony R20P: Sony alkaline LR20: CD playback Sony R20P: Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7.5 h approx. 15 h approx. 2.5 h approx. 7 h For memory back...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Index A Audio emphasis 26 B Batteries for memory 23 for player 25 for remote 24 C CD player 12 Cleaning cabinet 32 lens 32 tape heads and tape path 32 Connecting AC power cord 24 Creating your own program 16 D, E Demagnetizing the ...tape heads 32 Display 12 F FLASH 18 G, H GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 27 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 L Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13 LOOP 18 M, N, O MEGA BASS 27 P, Q Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 tracks in random order 15 tracks repeatedly 14 Program Play 16 R Recording on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14 S Selecting...
Index A Audio emphasis 26 B Batteries for memory 23 for player 25 for remote 24 C CD player 12 Cleaning cabinet 32 lens 32 tape heads and tape path 32 Connecting AC power cord 24 Creating your own program 16 D, E Demagnetizing the ...tape heads 32 Display 12 F FLASH 18 G, H GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 27 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 L Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13 LOOP 18 M, N, O MEGA BASS 27 P, Q Playing a CD 4 a tape 8 tracks in random order 15 tracks repeatedly 14 Program Play 16 R Recording on a tape 10 Repeat Play 14 S Selecting...