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Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

Copyright2004 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions CD Radio Cassette- Corder 3-265-619-43 (1) CFD-G500 CFD-G500L Precautions On safety 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. 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 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 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. 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 Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place. 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. If the 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. 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 If the 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. If the 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. 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 W (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 step) 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 , cone type (2) Woofer: 10 cm dia., 4 , cone type (1) Input LINE IN jack (stereo minijack): Minimum input level 330 mV Output Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 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 Ba