Compact Disc Player CDP-101

Sony Corporation; Tokyo

  • Year
  • 1982–1985
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 128712

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • CD-Player, -Writer, MD, MOD (audio); Radio Control (+Remote Wire etc)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110; 120; 220; 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Compact Disc Player CDP-101 - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 355 x 105 x 325 mm / 14 x 4.1 x 12.8 inch
  • Notes
  • The first Sony stereo hi-fi compact disc player, launched in Japan in October 1982, with remote control (RM-101) housed in a midi size black plastic case. CX-20017 16 bit linear Digital to Analogue Converter, KSS-100A laser pick-up block. RCA phono sockets for Line Output, Sync. Out jack (some models), Accessory Connector for future optional upgrades, Switched AC Outlet, Auto-Pause and and Antishock On/Off switches, 6.3 mm (¼ inch) jack for Headphones with volume level control.

    Features
    Full Auto Front Loading Linear Skating Disc Loading Mechanism
    Full-Logic "Feather Touch" Operation
    AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) and Repeat Functions
    Digital Readout Display (Track number, Elapsed / Remaining Time)
    Remote Control Operation
    Timer Play (requires external timer)
    Auto Pause function
    Beep Sound to confirm remote control operation (On/Off  switch underneath)

    Specification  
    System Compact disc digital audio system
    Disc 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 (λ = 780 nm)
    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 0.004 % (1 kHz)
    Dynamic range More than 90 dB
    Signal to noise ratio More than 90 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
    Headphones 28 mW at 32 Ω

    Versions/Power requirements
    Japan model /  100V AC 50/60Hz
    US model /  120V AC 60Hz
    Canadian model /  120V AC 60Hz
    AEP model /  220V AC 50/60Hz
    UK model /  240V AC 50/60Hz
    E model /  110, 120, 220 or 240V AC 50/60Hz adjustable

    Power consumption:   30 W

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 7.6 kg / 16 lb 11.8 oz (16.74 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 168,000.00 YEN
  • Source of data
  • - - Manufacturers Literature
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Service manual CDP-101)
  • Author
  • Model page created by a member from A. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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