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3-867-446-12 (1)
©1999 by Sony Corporation
CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
CFD-E55


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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 bottom
and the serial number is located in the battery
compartment.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. CFD-E55
Serial No.


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3
Introduction
Basic
Operations
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)
The Radio
18
Presetting radio stations
19
Playing preset radio stations
The Timer
20
Setting the clock
21
Waking up to music
23
Falling asleep to music
24
Using the countdown timer
Setting Up
26
Choosing the power sources
28
Selecting the audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS)
Additional Information
29
Precautions
31
Troubleshooting
33
Maintenance
34
Specifications
35
Index


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BasicOperations
4
Playing a CD
Basic Operations
Display
Playing time
Track number
With the label side up
3
1, 2
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26).
1
Press ZPUSH 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 u
.
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and plays all the tracks
once.
OPEN/ CLOSE
Z PUSH
OPEN/ CLOSE
Z PUSH
TUNE
TIM
E S
ET


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BasicOperations
Basic
Operations
5
Use these buttons for additional operations
To
Press
adjust the volume
VOL +, ­
stop playback
x
pause playback
u
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
go to the next track
>
go back to the previous track
.
remove the CD
Z
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player
POWER
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
u
. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
POWER
x
u
.
,
>
VOL ­, +
Z
PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE