Compact Disc Player CDP-203

Sony Corporation; Tokyo

  • Year
  • 1986
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 315772

 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; 220 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Compact Disc Player CDP-203 - 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 stereo hi-fi compact disc player with remote control (RM-D350 or RM-D350A). RCA Line Out sockets, Control S system In and Out connectors, Subcode Out connector, unswitched AC outlet and a jack for headphones with volume control.

    Features
    • A true 16-bit D/A converter with two-to-one oversampling and newly developed high-attenuation digital filters.
    • The program play function programs the desired selections in a desired order.
    • The shuffle-play function plays selections in random order.
    • The repeat function allows one to repeat play continuously in any mode.
    • Large and easy-to-read music calender display shows the selection numbers on the disc and the time counter shows the elapsed or remaining playing lime.
    • The index function allows one to locate quickly the part wanted.

    Specification  
    System Compact disc digital audio system
    Disc Compact disc
    Laser (KSS-123A) Semiconductor laser (𝛌 = 780 nm)
    Laser output Max. 0.4 mW
    Spindle speed 200 r.p.m. to 500 r.p.m. (CLV)
    Error correction Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
    Number of channels 2
    D-A conversion 16-bit linear
    Frequency response 2 - 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB
    Harmonic distortion Less than 0.003% (1 kHz)
    Signal-to-noise ratio 98 dB
    Dynamic range More than 96 dB
    Channel separation More than 93 dB (1 kHz)
    Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
    Output  
      Line outputs Output level 2V rms (at MSB)
    Load impedance over 10 kΩ
      Headphones
      (stereo phone jack)
    28 mW at 32 Ω

    Versions/Power Requirements
    AEP model:  /  220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
    US, Canadian models:  /  120 V AC, 60 Hz

    Power consumption 13 W

    The Sony CDP-203ES Compact Disc Player is model version E with three voltage options and a voltage selector.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4.2 kg / 9 lb 4 oz (9.251 lb)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Service Manual CDP-203/203ES dated 1986)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Howard Craven. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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