CD-E500CD-E55/E44IMPORTANT <strong>SERVICE</strong> NOTES (FOR U.S.A. ONLY)BEFORE RETURNING THE AUDIO PRODUCT(Fire & Shock Hazard)Before returning the audio product to the user, perform thefollowing safety checks.1. Inspect all lead dress to make certain that leads are notpinched or that hardware is not lodged between the chassisand other metal parts in the audio product.2. Inspect all protective devices such as insulating materials,cabinet, terminal board, adjustment and compartment coversor shields, mechanical insulators etc.3. To be sure that no shock hazard exists, check for leakagecurrent in the following manner.* Plug the AC line cord directly into a 120 volt AC outlet.* Using two clip leads, connect a 1.5 kohm, 10 watt resistorparalleled by a 0.15 µF capacitor in series with all exposedmetal cabinet parts and a known earth ground, such asconduit or electrical ground connected to earth ground.* Use a VTVM or VOM with 1000 ohm per volt, or higher,sensitivity to measure the AC voltage drop across theresistor (See <strong>diagram</strong>).* Connect the resistor connection to all exposed metal partshaving a return path to the chassis (antenna, metal cabinet,screw heads, knobs and control shafts, escutcheon, etc.)and measure the AC voltage drop across the resistor.TO EXPOSEDMETAL PARTSVTVMAC SCALE1.5 kohms10 W0.15 µFTEST PROBECONNECT TOKNOWN EARTHGROUNDAll check must be repeated with the AC line cord plug connectionreversed.Any reading of 0.3 volt RMS (this corresponds to 0.2 milliamp.AC.) or more is excessive and indicates a potential shockhazard which must be corrected before returning the audioproduct to the owner.■ GeneralPower sourcePowerconsumptionDimensionsWeightFOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT, PLEASE REFERTO THE OPERATION <strong>MANUAL</strong>.AC 120 V, 60 Hz96 W■ Amplifier (Except for Canada)■ Amplifier (For Canada)Width: 10-5/8" (270 mm)Height: 12" (305 mm)Depth: 13-1/2" (342 mm)14.5 lbs. (6.6 kg)Output power 50 watts minimum RMS per channel into 8ohms from 100 Hz to 20 kHz, 10% total harmonicdistortionOutput terminals Speakers: 8 ohmsHeadphones: 16 - 50 ohms (recommended:32 ohms)Input terminalsOutput powerOutput terminalsInput terminals■ CD playerTypeSignal readoutD/A converterFrequencyresponseDynamic rangeVideo/Auxiliary (audio signal): 500 mV/47 kohmsRMS: 100 W (50 W + 50 W) (10 % T.H.D.)Speakers: 8 ohmsHeadphones: 16 - 50 ohms (recommended:32 ohms)Video/Auxiliary (audio signal): 500 mV/47 kohms3-disc multi-play compact disc playerNon-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laserpickup1-bit D/A converter20 - 20,000 Hz90 dB (1 kHz)Specifications for this model are subject to change withoutprior notice.SPECIFICATIONS■ TunerFrequency range■ Cassette deckFrequencyresponseSignal/noise ratioWow and flutter■ Speaker (CD-E500/E55)TypeMaximum inputpowerRated input powerImpedanceDimensionsWeight■ Speaker (CD-E44)TypeMaximum inputpowerRated input powerImpedanceDimensionsWeightFM: 87.5 - 108 MHzAM: 530 - 1,720 kHz125 - 8,000 Hz (normal tape)50 dB (TAPE 1, playback)50 dB (TAPE 2, recording/playback)0.3 % (WRMS)Twin-drive speaker system4" (10 cm) woofer 2100 W50 W8 ohmsWidth: 7-7/8" (200 mm)Height: 12" (305 mm)Depth: 7-1/16" (180 mm)5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg)/each2-way type speaker system2" (5 cm) tweeter5" (13 cm) woofer100 W50 W8 ohmsWidth: 7-7/8" (200 mm)Height: 12" (305 mm)Depth: 7-1/16" (180 mm)7.0 lbs. (3.2 kg)/each– 2 –
NAMES OF PARTSCD-E500CD-E55/E44■ Front panel1234567891011181922231213141516171. Disc Tray2. Timer Set Indicator3. Memory/Set Button4. Power On/Stand-by Button5. Clock Button6. Timer/Sleep Button7. Tuning and Time Up Button8. Tuning and Time Down Button9. Headphone Jack10. Tape 2 Record Pause Button11. Tape 1 Cassette Compartment12. Equalizer Mode Select Button13. Extra Bass/Demo Mode Button14. Volume Up and Down Buttons15. Disc Tray Open/Close Button16. Disc Skip Button17. Tape 2 Cassette Compartment18. CD Button19. Tape (1 2) Button20. CD or Tape Stop Button21. CD Track Down or Fast Reverse, Tape 2 Rewind,Tuner Preset Down Button22. Tuner (Band) Button23. Video/Auxiliary Button24. CD Play or Repeat, Tape Play Button25. CD Track Up or Fast Forward, Tape 2 Fast Forward,Tuner Preset Up Button20212425CD-E500/E551 2 3 4 5 6 710 11112 1389■ Display1. Disc Number Indicators2. CD Play Indicator3. Tape Play Indicator4. FM Stereo Mode Indicator5. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator6. Memory Indicator7. Extra Bass Indicator8. Timer Recording Indicator9. Timer Play Indicator10. CD Pause Indicator11. CD Repeat Play Indicator12. Tape Record Indicator13. Sleep Indicator■ Rear panel23451. Video/Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Jacks2. Cooling Fan3. AC Power Input Jack4. FM/AM Loop Antenna Jack5. Speaker TerminalsNote:This product is equipped with a cooling fan inside, which begins torun at a specified volume level for better heat radiation.1212■ Speaker system1. Woofers2. Bass Reflex Ducts3. Speaker Wire3– 3 –