3-865-709-13 (1)
1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
CFD-Z500
CFD-Z501
CFD-Z550
Introduction
2
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Information
For customers in the United States
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear of
the CD radio cassette-corder and the serial
number is located in the battery
compartment.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. _______________________
Serial No. ________________________
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
the CFD-Z500, CFD-Z501 and CFD-
Z550. Before you start reading, check
your model number. The CFD-Z550 is
the model used for illustration purposes.
Basic
Operations
3
Introduction
Table of contents
Basic Operations
4
Playing a CD
6
Listening to the radio
8
Playing a tape
10 Recording on a tape
The CD Player
12
Using the display
13
Locating a specific point in a
track
14
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
15
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
16
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
18
Enjoying sound effects (LOOP/
FLASH)
The Timer
19
Setting the clock
20
Waking up to music
22
Falling asleep to music
Setting Up
23
Hooking up the system
26
Selecting the audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS/
5 BAND GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER)
Additional Information
28
Precautions
30
Troubleshooting
32
Maintenance
33
Specifications
34
Index
Basic Operations
4
Playing a CD
Basic Operations
Track number Playing time
3
With the label side up
Display
For hookup instructions, see pages 23 25.
1
Push
6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
down to open the CD
compartment and place the CD
on the CD compartment.
2
Close the lid of the CD
compartment.
3
Press
^.
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and plays all the tracks
once.
1,2
Basic Operations
Basic
Operations
5
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
^. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
To
Press
adjust the volume
VOLUME +, (VOL +,
on the remote, CFD-Z550
only)
stop playback
p
pause playback
^ ( P on the remote,
CFD-Z550 only).
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
go to the next track
+
go back to the previous track
=
remove the CD
6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player
POWER
POWER
6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUME +,
^
p
=, +