Compact Disc Player CDP-R1a

Sony Corporation; Tokyo

  • Year
  • 1990 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 316433

 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) / 100; 220-240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Compact Disc Player CDP-R1a - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 470 x 125 x 410 mm / 18.5 x 4.9 x 16.1 inch
  • Notes
  • A stereo hi-fi compact disc unit housed in a metal cabinet with wooden side panels with remote control (RM-A1a), intended for use with the matching Sony DAS-R1a D/A Converter. With a Twin-Link connector (for the DAS-R1a), an RCA phono digital coaxial EIAJ output socket and a connector for digital optical output.

    Specification  
    System Compact disc digital audio system
    Disc Compact Disc
    Data read system Non-contact optical reading (using a semiconductor laser)
    Laser (KSS-151A) GaAIAs dual hetero-diode, wavelength = 780 nm
    Spindle speed Approx. 200 rpm — 500 rpm (CLV)
    Error correction Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Solomon code
    Interface  
    TWIN LINK
    Twin Link jack
    For the DAS-R1a
    COAXIAL
    RCA-type pin jack
    75 Ω, 0.5 Vp-p
    (EIAJ format)
    OPTICAL
    (Optical Output Connector)
         -

    Features
    Twin Link-S System for improved D/A converter time axis accuracy.
    GTS Servo with separate ground
    Highly rigid stable lock mechanical deck with centre mounting construction
    Multiple terminal configurations for greater versatility
    High versatility CD playing ability -
      The remote control unit allows continuous play in usual order, shuffle play, single play, or
      programmed play.
    Program Memory Bank
    Custom Index Memory
    RAM memory storage held for over a month after powering off.

    Supplied accessories
    Twin Link optical cable (SOC-10)
    Remote control unit (RM-A1a)
    Sony SUM-3 (NS) battery x 2

    Versions/Power Requirements
    Japan /  100V AC 50/60Hz
    W. Germany /  220V-240 AC 50/60Hz

    Power consumption:   14W

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 18 kg / 39 lb 10.4 oz (39.648 lb)
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Sony Hi-Fi Audio '91 catalogue)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Service Manual CDP-R1a dated 1990.8)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Howard Craven. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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