Compact Disc Player CDP-400

Sony Corporation; Tokyo

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  • Year
  • 1983
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 315778

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • CD-Player, -Writer, MD, MOD (audio); Radio Control (+Remote Wire etc)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Compact Disc Player CDP-400 - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 430 x 105 x 325 mm / 16.9 x 4.1 x 12.8 inch
  • Notes

  • A first generation hi-fi stereo compact disc player housed in a silver metal case with remote control (RM-111). RCA Fixed Line Out and Variable Line Out sockets, Accessory connector (for connecting future optional equipment) and a Beep On/Off switch (a buzzer which sounds when the remote control is operated). With feather touch controls, AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) and Repeat functions and a digital display showing track number and Elapsed or Remaining time, selected by the Elapsed/Remaining button. Jack for headphones with volume control.

    Specification  
    System Compact disc
      Track pitch 1.6 µm
      Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
      Quantization 16 bit linear quantizing/channel
      Modulation system EFM
      Transfer rate 2.03 Mbit/sec. (before modulation)
    Laser (KSS-100A) Semiconductor laser
      Spindle speed 200 r.p.m. to 500 r.p.m. (CLV)
      Scan velocity 1.2 - 1.4 m/sec.
    Error correction Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
    Number of channels 2
    D-A conversion 16-bit linear
    Frequency response 5 - 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB
    Harmonic distortion Less than 0.003 % (1 kHz)
    Dynamic range More than 95 dB
    Channel separation More than 90 dB
    Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
    Outputs  
      Line out Fixed Output level 2 V rms (at MSB)
    Load impedance over 10 kΩ
      Line out Variable Max output level 2 V rms (at MSB)
    Load impedance over 50 kΩ
      Headphones 28 mW at 32 Ω

    Versions/Power Requirements
    US model  /  120V AC 60 Hz

    Very similar to the Sony CDP-610ES (US and Canadian model) and the CDP-501 and CDP-501ES (AEP, UK and E models) Compact Disc Players.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 8.6 kg / 18 lb 15.1 oz (18.943 lb)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Service Manual CDP-400/CDP-610ES/CDP-501/CDP-501ES)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Howard Craven. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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