Compact Disc Player CDP-55

Sony Corporation; Tokyo

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  • Year
  • 1986
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 162186

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • CD-Player, -Writer, MD, MOD (audio); Remote Control (with wire or wireless)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120; 220; 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Compact Disc Player CDP-55 - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 430 x 80 x 285 mm / 16.9 x 3.1 x 11.2 inch
  • Notes

  • A front-loading stereo hi-fi compact disc player with a fluorescent tube display and remote control (see note below). Unilinear Converter System, Direct Music Search. RCA phono Line Output sockets, Subcode Out connector (Voltage Selector on the E model), Control S In and Out system connectors, unswitched AC outlet, jack for headphones with volume level control.

    Features
    • The RMS play function for playing the selections in a desired order
    • The shuffle play function for playing the selections in a random order
    • The index function for the quick location of the part you want
    • The auto space function for giving blank space of 3 seconds between each function
    • Full repeat function for one selection, a whole disc, RMS play, shuffle play and a
      particular portion
    • Large and easy-to-read music calendar display shows the selection numbers on the disc
      and the time counter shows the elapsed or remaining playing time.

    Specification  
    System Compact disc digital audio system
    Disc Compact Disc
    Laser (KSS-121A) Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
    Laser output Max 0.4 mW
    Spindle speed 200 r.p.m. to 500 r.p.m. (CLV)
    Scan velocity 1.2 - 1.4 m/sec. Constant
    Error correction Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
    Number of channels 2
    D-A. conversion 16-bit linear
    Frequency response 2 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5dB)
    Signal to noise ratio More than 98 dB
    Dynamic range More than 96 dB
    Harmonic distortion Less than 0.003% (at 1 kHz)
    Channel separation More than 93 dB
    Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
    Outputs  
    Line outputs
    (phono jacks)    		 Fixed Output level 2 V rms (at MSB)
    Load impedance over 10 kΩ
    Headphones 28mW at 32 Ω

    Versions/Power requirements
    US model / 120V AC 60Hz
    Canadian model / 120V AC 60Hz
    AEP model /  220V AC 50/60Hz
    UK model /  240V AC 50/60Hz
    E model /  120V, 220, 240V AC 50/60Hz adjustable

    Power consumption:   13 W

    Cabinet size Variation
    The cabinet on the European AEP model is slightly larger than the others -
    AEP Dimensions (WHD):  430 x 80 x 290 mm

    Remote Control Variation
    AEP/UK/E remote model : RM-D30
    US/Canada remote model : RM-D150

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4.2 kg / 9 lb 4 oz (9.251 lb)
  • Source of data
  • -- Original-techn. papers.
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1986 Sony Compact Disc Players catalogue)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Service manual CDP-55 dated 1986)
  • Author
  • Model page created by a member from A. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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