Sony CFD-G500 User's Manual
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1. percussive sounds emphasizing bass audio the presence of vocals stressing middle range audio the whole dynamic range for music such as classical music With the labeled side up Remote Control SLEEP OPERATE FUNCTION OPERATE POWER Number buttons On AD ay MODE BAND VOL PUSH OPEN CLOSE TUNE t a Pil a Haa gt I H WOOFER SOUND Haa DPI PRESET The button has a tactile dot Programmed track Playing order To reinforcing the bass sound Press POWER DRIVE WOOFER WOOFER on the remote to select MEZZTAA or DPDELTTAAA on the display MAME is more effective When the POWER DRIVE WOOFER function works the ring on the front panel lights up To return to normal sound press the button repeatedly until the indication disappears from the display Notes e While the sleeping timer is on the ring does not light even if the WOOFER function is used When you use the headphones the WOOFER function does not work Falling asleep to music 1 Play the music source you want 2 Press SLEEP 3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically Each time you press the button the indication changes as follows 60 90 120 OFF 10 20 30 To cancel the sleep function Press OPERATE or POWER to turn off the power Note When you are playing a tape using this function If the tape len2. continuous recording or playback Notes on CDs e Before playing clean the CD with a cleaning cloth Wipe the CD from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD nor scratch the surface of the CD After playing store the CD in its case If there is a scratch dirt or fingerprints on the CD it may cause tracking error About CD Rs CD RWs This player can play CD Rs CD RWs recorded in the CD DA format but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device CD DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product If you have any questions or problems concerning your player ple
3. press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY Every time you press the button the track number appears in the programmed order To change the current programme Press W once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing The current programme will be erased Then create a new programme following the programming procedure Tips e You can play the same programme again since the programme is saved until you open the CD compartment You can record your own programme After you ve created the programme insert a blank tape and press to start recording Listening to the radio 1 Press OPERATE or POWER to turn on the player 2 Press RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET BAND on the remote until the band you want appears in the display Each time you press the button the indication changes as follows CFD G500 FM AM CFD GS500L FM MW LW 3 Hold down TUNE or until the frequency digits begin to change in the display The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station If you can t tune in a station press the button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step Tip If the FM broadcast is noisy press MODE repeatedly until Mono appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural Changing the MW tuning interval CFD G500L only If you need to change the MW tuning interval do the following 1 Press RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET until MW is disp
4. track number and playing time l the current track number and the remaining time on the current track l L the number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining time appears as in the display Selecting the play mode Press MODE until REP 1 REP ALL SHUF SHUF REP PGM PGM REP appears in the display Then proceed as follows To Select Then do this repeat a single track REP 1 Press k or gt P to select the track that you want to repeat then press PAI repeat all tracks REP ALL Press Pll shuffle play SHUF Press Pll repeat tracks SHUF REP Press Pll in random order programme play PGM Press K or Pi then press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY for the tracks you want to programme in the order you want up to 20 tracks see fig H Then press Pil Press k or BPI then press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY for the tracks you want to programme in the order you want up to 20 tracks Then Press AI repeat programmed tracks PGM REP On the remote When you ve selected PGM or PGM REP press the number buttons for the track you want up to 20 tracks then press Be To cancel selected play mode Press MODE until the selected mode disappears from the display To check the programmed track and playing order in the display To check the order of tracks before play
5. Precautions On safety e As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the casing Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e Discs with non standard shapes e g heart square star cannot be played on this player Attempting to do so may damage the player Do not use such discs Cleaning the cabinet e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine On power sources e For AC operation check that the player s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply see Specifications and use the supplied mains lead do not use any other type e The player is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the player itself has been turned off For battery operation use eight R20 size D batteries When the batteries are not to be used remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located at the bottom On placement e Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources
6. able with a stereo mini plug on both ends For TV VCR a cable with a stereo mini plug on one end and two phono plugs on the other end Press LINE to display LInE Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack of the player WN Recording the sound from the connected components 1 Insert a blank tape 2 Press LINE to display LInE 3 Press Recording starts 4 Play the optional component connected to the LINE IN jack of the player Note Connect the cords firmly to avoid any malfunction
7. ase consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting General The power does not come on e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely e Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly e Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak e You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on batteries There is no audio e Make sure the function you want to use appears in the display window e Adjust the volume Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers Noise is heard Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player gt Move the portable telephone etc away from the player CD Player The CD does not play or no dISC lights in the display even when a CD is in place e Place the CD with the label surface up e Clean the CD e Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation The CD R CD RW was not finalized Finalize the CD R CD RW with the recording device There is a problem with the quality of the CD R CD RW recording device or application software e The CD R CD RW is blank e Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak The sound drops out Noise is heard e Reduce the volume e Clean the CD or replace it if the CD is badly damaged e Place the player in a location free from vibration e Clean the lens with a commerc
8. ce you want to record To record from the CD player Press W and load a CD See Playing a CD To record from the radio Press RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET and tune in the station you want See Listening to the radio 4 Press to start recording B is depressed automatically To Press stop recording LEY pause recording i Press the button again to resume recording Tips e Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis will not affect the recording level CFD G500L only If the MW LW programme makes a whistling sound after you ve pressed in step 4 press MODE to select the position of ISS Interference Suppress Switch that most decreases the noise e For the best results use the AC power as a power source for recording e To erase a recording proceed as follows 1 Insert a tape with the recording you want to erase 2 Press I 3 Press BR is depressed automatically 4 Press IH Connecting optional components You can enjoy the sound from other components such as TV VCR and portable MD CD player through the speakers of this player Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections For details refer to the instructions of the component to be connected Connecting a component Connect the LINE IN jack of this player with the line output jack or headphones jack of a TV VCR or other component using the audio connecting cable not supplied For MiniDisc recorder a c
9. er on batteries disconnect the mains lead from the player e When you operate the player on batteries you cannot turn on the player using the remote Preparing the remote Insert two R03 size AAA batteries not supplied Replacing batteries With normal use the batteries should last for about six months When the remote no longer operates the player replace two batteries with new ones n O 2 to the mains Location of controls Loading a CD Inserting a cassette With the side you want to play facing upward a amp pusH OPEN CLOSE gt AAAA POWER DRIVE WOOFER STOP EJECT PAUSE DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY LINE IN OPERATE POWER Po SLEEP RADIO BAND _ AUTO PRESET Display OPR BATT Remote sensor Display Total track number Total playing time To turn on off the power CFD G500L Press OPERATE CFD GS500 Press POWER or OPERATE To adjust the volume Press VOL To listen through headphones Connect the headphones to the Q headphones jack Selecting the audio emphasis SOUND POWER DRIVE WOOFER You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to To select the sound characteristic Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want Choose To get powerful clean sounds emphasizing low and high range audio light bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio
10. gth of one side is longer than the set time the player will not go off until the tape reaches the end Playing a CD 1 Press OPERATE or POWER to turn on the player 2 Load a CD in the CD compartment 3 Press amp PUSH OPEN CLOSE to close the CD compartment 4 Press PAI BE on the remote The player plays all the tracks once To Press stop playback E pause playback Pll H on the remote Press the button again to resume play after pause go to the next track gt gt go back to the previous track lea PUSH OPEN CLOSE bP forward or kK backward while playing until you find the point locate a point while observing PPI forward or kK backward in pause until you find the display the point remove the CD locate a point while listening to the sound locate a specific track directly a number button of the track on the remote You cannot locate a specific track if SHUF or PGM is lit in the display Turn off the indication by pressing W Tip To locate a track numbered over 10 press gt 10 first then the corresponding number buttons on the remote Example To play track number 23 press gt 10 first then 2 and 3 Using the display To check the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY in stop mode see fig D To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY repeatedly while playing a CD The display changes as follows m the current
11. ially available blower The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality CD Rs CD RWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software Radio Reception is poor e Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception e Reorient the player itself to improve AM or MW LW reception The audio is weak or has poor quality e Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak e Move the player away from the TV e If you are using the remote while listening to AM or MW LW radio noise may be heard This is unavoidable The picture of your TV becomes unstable e If you are listening to an FM programme near the TV with an indoor aerial move the player away from the TV Tape Player The tape does not move when you press an operation button Close the cassette compartment securely The REC button does not function or the tape does not play or record e Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place e Make sure TAPE appears in the display Poor or distorted playback recording or erasing quality e Clean the heads pinch roller and capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol e Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak TYPE II high position or TYPE IV metal tape is being used Use TYPE I normal tape only Demagnetize the heads using a commercially available tape head demagnetizer Rec
12. layed 2 Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY for 2 seconds 3 Press RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds MW 9 or MW 10 appears 4 Press TUNE or to select MW 9 for 9 kHz interval or MW 10 for 10 kHz interval 5 Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY After changing the tuning interval you need to reset your preset MW radio stations Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player s memory You can preset up to 30 radio stations CFD G500 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order or 40 radio stations CFD G500L 20 for FM and 10 for MW and LW in any order 1 Press OPERATE or POWER to turn on the player 2 Press RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET to select the band 3 Hold down RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until AUTO flashes in the display 4 Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones If a station cannot be preset automatically You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually 1 Press OPERATE or POWER to turn on the player Press RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET to select the band 2 3 Tune ina station you want 4 Hold down DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the display ui Press PRESET or until the preset number you want for the station flashes in the display 6 Press DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY The new station replaces the old one On the remote 1 Press BAND until the band you wan
13. ng Instructions CFD G500 CFD G500L 2004 Sony Corporation 3 265 619 43 1 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the player to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the appliance Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced same rating fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with amp or g mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station http www sony net Power Sources Connect the mains lead BX or insert eight R20 size D batteries not supplied into the battery compartment E Notes e Replace the batteries when the OPR BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating Replace all the batteries with new ones Before you replace the batteries be sure to take out the CD from the player e To use the play
14. or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place e Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and prolong the life of its components e Ifthe player is left in a car parked in the sun be sure to choose a location in the car where the player will not be subjected to the direct rays of the sun e Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring wound watches away from the player to prevent possible damage from the magnet On operation e Ifthe player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player section Should this occur the player will not operate properly In this case remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate e Ifthe player has not been used for a long time set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette Notes on cassettes e Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording If you want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape Tab for side A Tab for side B e The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long
15. ord playback head Capstan y cad O Ay Erase head Pinch roller Remote The remote does not function e Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak e Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the player Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the player e Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light Move closer to the player when using the remote After trying the above remedies if you still have problems unplug the mains lead and remove all the batteries After all the indications in the display disappear plug the mains lead and insert the batteries again If the problem persists please consult your nearest Sony dealer Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wave length 780 nm Emission duration Continuous Laser output Less than 44 6 yW This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick up block with 7 mm aperture Spindle speed 200 r min rpm to 500 r min rpm CLV Number of channels 2 Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 1 2 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Radio section Frequency range CFD G500 FM 87 5 108 MHz AM 531 1 611 kHz CFD G500L FM 87 5 108 MHz MW 531 1 611 kHz 9 kHz s
16. t appears in the display 2 Tune ina station you want 3 Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station on for about 2 seconds To select the preset number over 10 press gt 10 first then the corresponding number buttons You need to hold down the last number button to enter for about 2 seconds Example To select 12 press gt 10 and 1 first then hold down 2 for about 2 seconds Playing preset radio stations 1 Press OPERATE or POWER to turn on the player 2 Press RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET to select the band 3 Press PRESET or to tune in the stored station On the remote 1 Press BAND 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station To tune in a preset station over 10 press gt 10 first then corresponding number buttons Example To tune in a preset station 12 press gt 10 and 1 first and then press 2 Playing a tape 1 Press OPERATE or POWER to turn on the player 2 Press 4 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape Close the compartment Use TYPE I normal tape only 3 Press B To Press stop playback ES fast forward or rewind the tape PP or lt lt pause playback H Press the button again to resume play after pause eject the cassette ES Recording 1 Press OPERATE or POWER to turn on the player 2 Press W amp to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape Use TYPE I normal tape only w Select the programme sour
17. tep 530 1 610 kHz 10 kHz step LW 153 279 kHz IF FM 10 7 MHz AM MW LW 450 kHz Aerials FM Telescopic aerial AM MW LW Built in ferrite bar aerial Cassette corder section Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx 120 s sec with Sony cassette C 60 Frequency response TYPE I normal 70 13 000 Hz General Speaker Full range 10 cm dia 3 2 Q cone type 2 Woofer 10 cm dia 4 Q cone type 1 Input LINE IN jack stereo minijack Minimum input level 330 mV Output Headphones jack stereo minijack For 16 68 Q impedance headphones Maximum power output Full range 8 W Woofer 12 W Power requirements For CD radio cassette corder 230V AC 50 Hz 12 V DC 8 R20 size D batteries For remote control 3 V DC 2 R03 size AAA batteries Power consumption AC 30 W Battery life For CD radio cassette corder FM recording Sony R20P approx 6 h Sony alkaline LR20 approx 18 h Tape playback Sony R20P approx 1 5 h Sony alkaline LR20 approx 6 h CD playback Sony R20P approx 1 h Sony alkaline LR20 approx 4 h Dimensions Approx 530 x 327 x 241 mm w h d incl projecting parts Mass Approx 8 kg incl batteries Supplied accessory Mains lead 1 Remote control 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories Sony MDR headphone series SONY CD Radio Cassette Corder Operati
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