3-865-665-11 (1)
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
CDP-CX230
1999 by Sony Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 4
Hooking Up the System ..................................................................................................... 4
Inserting CDs ....................................................................................................................... 6
Playing a CD ............................................................................................................................ 8
Playing CDs
Using the Display ............................................................................................................. 10
Locating a Specific Disc ................................................................................................... 11
Specifying the Next Disc to Play .................................................................................... 13
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................ 13
Playing Repeatedly ........................................................................................................... 14
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 14
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .............................................................. 15
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files .................................................................... 18
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)............................................................................................ 18
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ............................................................................ 21
Grouping Discs (Group File) ........................................................................................... 21
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 24
Notes on CDs ..................................................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 25
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 25
Index...........................................................................................................................Back cover
3
Getting Started
Unpacking
Hooking Up the System
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the CD player to
an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making the connections.
• CD booklet holders (2) and label (1)
COMMAND DIGITAL OUT
MODE
(OPTICAL)
S-LINK/
CONTROL A1
How to use the CD booklet holder
The CD booklet holder helps you locate the disc easily.
After you have inserted discs into the player, you can put
the CD booklet (which comes with a CD) into the
supplied holder. Put two CD booklets facing back to back
into a pocket. Stick the number label on each pocket,
matching the number of the disc slot where you have
inserted the disc. You can put up to 200 CD booklets into
the holders.
CD player
Inserting batteries into the remote
To an AC outlet
To line output (R)
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
To line output (L)
Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down
until the positive (+) end clicks into position.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g
on the player.
To audio input
Amplifier
To an AC outlet
: Signal flow
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)
When to replace batteries
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the player,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
4
Getting Started
When using another Sony CDGpleaytetrPitnloaggeythiSnetrgawritCtheDds
this player
You can make the supplied remote effective only for this
Hookups
When connecting the audio cord, be sure to match the
color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the
components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to
White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid
hum and noise.
player.
• When using the player equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:
Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to
CD 1 and that of another player to CD 2 or CD 3. Then
set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote supplied for
each player accordingly.
• When using the player not equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:
The command mode of the player without the
COMMAND MODE selector is set to CD 1. Set the
COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD 2,
and set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD 2.
Amplifier
CD player
LINE OUT
INPUT
CD
L
L
R
R
• If you have a digital component such as a digital
amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector using an optical cable (not supplied). Take off the
cap and plug in the optical cable.
Setting the voltage selector (voltage
selector equipped models only)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set
the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
POC-15
Optical cable (not supplied)
110 - 120 V
220 - 240 V
Digital component
DIGITAL INPUT
CD player
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
Connecting the AC power cord
Note
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector, noise may occur when you play CD software
other than music, such as a CD-ROM.
Note on placement
Be sure to place the player on a horizontal place.
If the player is slanted, it may cause malfunction or
damage the player.
If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1
jack
Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 jack. You
can simplify the operation of audio systems composed of
separate Sony components. For details, refer to the
supplementary “S-LinkTM/CONTROL-A1 Control
System” instructions.
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Getting Started
3
Turn the JOG dial until you find the disc slot
where you want to insert a disc, while checking the
disc number (written beside every slot and also
indicated in the display).
Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 200 discs into this player.
§ OPEN/CLOSE
JOG
I/u
Disc number
Disc slot at the loading position
The disc number at the loading position appears in
the display.* If the disc has the Disc Memo (see
page 18), the Disc Memo appears instead of the
disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc
number or the Disc Memo changes.
Playing position
Rotary table
Loading position
ALL DISCS
2 0
CD1
1
2
Press I/u to turn on the player.
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 *
Open the front cover by pressing § OPEN/
CLOSE.
Disc number or the Disc Memo
You can classify discs into eight groups by using
the Group File function. This feature lets you easily
find the disc you want to play. For details, see
“Grouping Discs” on page 21.
* If you have already inserted discs, the disc number at
the playing position appears. When you turn the JOG
dial, the displayed disc number changes to the one at
the loading position.
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Getting Started
GettPinlagyiSntgarCteDds
The supplied CD booklet holders help you locate a
disc
4
Insert a disc with the label side facing right.
You can store up to 200 CD booklets. Insert a booklet and
stick the number label on the film of a pocket and the
booklet so that you can locate the disc easily.
Notes
• Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor (CSA-8). It
may damage the player.
• Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to CDs. It
may damage the player or the disc.
With the label side
facing right
• If you drop a disc into the player and the CD won’t go
into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• When transporting the player, remove all discs from the
player.
• Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at a
right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put in
straight, it may damage the player or the disc.
• Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop
before inserting or removing discs.
The front panel closes automatically when you press
·. Be careful not to put your hand into the player after
pressing · otherwise your hand may be caught in the
front panel.
After inserting the disc, you can input the original
disc titles instead of the disc numbers (see
“Labeling Discs” on page 18) to locate it easily
when you start playing.
ALL DISCS
2 0
CD1
DISC
S O N Y H I T S
5
6
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.
Close the front cover by pressing § OPEN/
CLOSE.
Removing CDs
After following Steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page
6, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.
The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the
loading position is set to the playing position.
Always close the front cover except when you
insert or remove discs.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
2 3
5 4/5
STANDBY
I /
u
DISC/CHARACTER
INPUT
MEMO SEARCH
PUSH ENTER
AMS
CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT
TIME/TEXT
CHECK
CLEAR
OPEN/CLOSE
GROUP
GROUP
1
5
GROUP
GROUP
2
6
GROUP
GROUP
3
7
GROUP
GROUP
4
8
GROUP FILE
• See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.
information.
1
2
3
• Make sure you have inserted the
discs correctly as indicated on
pages 6 – 7.
Press I/u to turn on the player.
• You can play all the tracks on a
disc in the original order
(Continuous Play). You can also
play up to 200 discs
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous
Play mode.
Each time you press CONTINUE, “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC”
appears in the display.
consecutively.
You can turn on the player
by pressing I/u on the
remote Z
When you select
The player plays
ALL DISCS
All discs in the player consecutively in the order of
disc number. Empty disc slots are skipped.
1 DISC
Only one disc you have selected
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or the Disc Memo (see
page 18) you want appears in the display to select the first disc
(ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).
4
ALL DISCS
2 0
CD1
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 *
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Basic Operations
Push the JOG dial or press · to start playing.
The selected disc is set to the playing position, and the player
plays all the discs from the selected one (ALL DISCS) or all the
tracks once (1 DISC).
5
Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
When you turn off the player
The player remembers the
last playing disc and the
play mode (Continuous,
Shuffle (see page 14) or
Program (see page 15)).
When you turn on the
To stop playback
Press p.
≠/±
JOG
player again, therefore, the
player plays the same disc in
the same play mode.
STANDBY
DISC/CHARACTER
INPUT
MEMO SEARCH
PUSH ENTER
CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT
TIME/TEXT
AMS
CHECK
CLEAR
OPEN/CLOSE
GROUP
GROUP
1
5
GROUP
GROUP
2
6
GROUP
GROUP
3
7
GROUP
GROUP
4
8
GROUP FILE
§ OPEN/CLOSE
·
P
p
To
You need to
Pause
Press P
Press P or ·
Press DISC SKIP + once.
Resume playing after pause
Go to the next disc
Hold down the button to skip discs.
Go back to the preceding disc
Press DISC SKIP – once.
Hold down the button to skip discs.
Go to the next track
Press ±
Go back to the preceding track
Stop playing and remove the disc
Press ≠
Press § OPEN/CLOSE
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Playing CDs
Display information while playing a disc
Using the Display
While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc
number, track number, playing time of the track and
the next disc number.
You can check information about the disc using the
display.
Next disc number
Current disc number
TIME/TEXT
INPUT
JOG
ALL DISCS
NEXT
DISC
3 8
CD1
DISC
TRACK
MIN
SEC
2 0
1
0 . 2 8
Playing time of the track
Current track number
Checking the information of CD TEXT discs
p
CD TEXT discs have information, such as the disc titles
or artist names, memorised in a blank space on the
discs where, on normal discs, there is no information.
The display shows the CD TEXT information of the
disc so that you can check the current disc title, artist
name and track title. When the player detects CD TEXT
discs, the “CD TEXT” indication appears in the
display. If your CD TEXT disc has multi language
capacity, “MULTI CD TEXT” indication appears in the
display. If you want to check the information in
another language, refer to “Selecting the language of
the CD TEXT information” on page 11.
TIME/TEXT
Display information before you start playing
The display shows the disc title. When you press
TIME/TEXT, the artist name scrolls in the display. If
you press TIME/TEXT again, the display shows the
current disc number, total number of tracks and total
playing time of the disc momentarily. Then the display
shows the disc title again.
HIGH-LIGHT
Checking the total number and playing
time of the tracks
Select the disc you want to check, and push the JOG
dial in the Continuous Play mode. As the player starts
play automatically, press p to stop, and then
TIME/TEXT.
ALL DISCS
CD TEXT
DISC
CD1
The display shows the current disc number, total
number of tracks, and total playing time of the disc.
S O N Y H I T S
Current disc number
ALL DISCS
2 0
SEC
CD1
DISC
TRACK
MIN
2 0 1 0
6 0 . 4 8
Total playing time
Total number of tracks
When you want to check another disc
Press DISC SKIP on the remote in the stop mode to select
the disc you want to check. The total number of tracks
and the total playing time of the selected disc appear for
a while.
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Playing CDs
Display information while playing a disc
Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the display shows
the information as shown below.
3
4
Turn the JOG dial until the language you want
appears in the display.
Push the JOG dial to select the language.
“Reading Text” appears momentarily, then the
display shows the information in the selected
language.
The current disc
ALL DISCS
NEXT
DISC
1 3
SEC
number, track
number and
playing time
appear.
CD TEXT
DISC
CD1
TRACK
MIN
1 2
1
1 . 5 2
To check the current language
1 Press INPUT while playing a CD TEXT disc.
Press
“Show lang.” flashes.
2 Push the JOG dial.
ALL DISCS
CD TEXT
NEXT
DISC
The current language appears momentarily.
You can also check the current language while selecting a CD
TEXT disc without multi-language information.
1 3
CD1
The current track
title appears.
TRACK
H i t e c h B l u e s
This information also appears when
the player locates the track.
Note
If you select a CD TEXT disc which does not contain the
information of the selected language, the display shows the
information in another language according to the disc’s
priority.
Press
To play disc highlights
Some CD TEXT discs have a feature to play only the
highlights of the discs.
Press HIGH-LIGHT on the remote to start playing disc
highlights in the stop mode.
“Hi LIGHT” indication in the display flashes while playing
disc highlights.
Locating a Specific Disc
MEMO SEARCH
JOG
If you press HIGH-LIGHT while selecting discs without this
feature, “NO HIGHLIGHT” appears in the display.
Selecting the language of the CD TEXT
information
You can select the language used to display the CD
TEXT information when you select a CD TEXT disc
with multi-language information.
≠/±
Once you select the language, the display shows the
information in the selected language until you turn off
the player. If the player cannot read the language
memorized in a CD TEXT disc, the player shows
“(other lang.).”
DISC
1
Press INPUT in stop mode.
“Select lang.” flashes.
Number
buttons
ALL DISCS
1 2
MULTI CD TEXT
CD1
>10
ENTER
S e l e c t l a n g .
MEMO SCAN
·
2
Push the JOG dial.
The current operating language flashes.
ALL DISCS
1 2
MULTI CD TEXT
CD1
(Continued)
E n g l i s h
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Playing CDs
Selecting a disc on the player
Locating a disc by searching a specific Disc
Memo (Memo Search)
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or Disc Memo
(see page 18) you want appears in the display. Push the
JOG dial to start play.
You can search and locate a disc you want by inputting
the first character used in the Disc Memo (see page 18).
1
2
Press MEMO SEARCH.
“MEMO SEARCH” appears in the display.
Selecting a disc directly using the remote
1
Press DISC.
Press ≠/± repeatedly to input the first
character.
2
Press the number button of the disc.
Example: To enter number 35
Press 3 then 5.
ALL DISCS
S
CD1
To enter number 100
Press 1, then 10/0 twice.
S O N Y H I T S
3
Press ENTER to start play.
Input character
Each time you press ≠/±, the characters
appear in the following order.
Locating a disc by scanning each Disc
Memo (Memo Scan) Z
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X
Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
You can locate a disc you want to play quickly by
scanning the Disc Memos (see page 18) in the display .
Note that you cannot use this function in the ALL
DISCS Shuffle Play mode.
If “NOT FOUND” appears in the display while
inputting the first character with the ≠/±
buttons, no disc has been labeled using the input
character.
1
Press MEMO SCAN.
“MEMO SCAN” appears in the display, and the
Disc Memos scroll in the display.
Notes
• When searching input characters, blanks and symbols
before the first character in the Disc Memo are ignored.
• When searching input characters, upper and lower
cases cannot be differentiated.
2
Press · when the Disc Memo of the disc you
want to play appears.
The disc is set to the playing position, and the
player starts playing.
3
4
Turn the JOG dial to find the disc you want.
As you turn the JOG dial, the Disc Memos starting
with the input character appear in the display.
In Program Play mode, the disc will be added to
the end of the program if you press ENTER instead
of ·.
Push the JOG dial to select the disc.
Note
In Program Play mode, the disc will be added to
the end of the program.
If “NO ENTRY” appears in the display, no disc has been
labeled with the Disc Memo. Try the Memo Scan function
again after labeling the discs.
To cancel Memo Search
Press MEMO SEARCH again.
If there is no more Disc Memo starting with the input
character in Step 3
The input character changes to the next one when you
turn the JOG dial.
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Playing CDs
Specifying the Next Disc to
Play
You can specify the next disc to play while playing a
disc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode.
Number
buttons
While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial. “NEXT DISC”
appears in the display and the disc number or Disc
Memo (see page 18) changes as you turn the JOG dial.
When the disc number or Disc Memo you want
appears in the display, stop turning the JOG dial.
>10
ALL DISCS
NEXT
DISC
3 8
CD1
NEXT DISC
=/+
0/)
* D I S C - 3 8 *
Next disc number or
the Disc Memo
To locate
Press
the next or
succeeding tracks
± repeatedly until you find the
track
After the current disc is played, the next disc you have
specified starts playing.
If you want to skip to the next disc right away, push
the JOG dial while playing the current disc.
the current or
preceding tracks
≠ repeatedly until you find the
track
a specific track
directly Z
The number button of the track on the
remote
To cancel the disc you have specified
Press CONTINUE twice.
a point in a track
0 (backward)/) (forward) on the
while monitoring the remote and hold down until you find
sound Z
the point
a point in a track
0 (backward)/) (forward) on the
quickly by observing remote and hold down until you find
the display Z
the point during pause. You will not
hear the sound during the operation.
Locating a Specific Track or a
Point in a Track
When you directly locate a track numbered over 10 Z
Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons
on the remote.
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
using the ≠/± (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)
buttons or number buttons on the remote. You can also
locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc.
Note
If “– OVER –” appears in the display, the disc has reached the
end while you were pressing ) on the remote. Press ≠ or
0 on the remote to go back.
≠/±
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Playing CDs
Playing Repeatedly
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play discs/tracks repeatedly in any play
mode.
You can have the player “shuffle” the tracks and play
in random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on
all discs or on the disc you specified.
REPEAT
·
SHUFFLE
JOG
Press REPEAT while playing a disc.
“REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats
the discs/tracks as follows:
When the disc is played in
The player repeats
SHUFFLE
DISC
ALL DISCS Continuous Play
(page 8)
All tracks on all discs
1 DISC Continuous Play
(page 8)
All tracks on the current disc
Number
buttons
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play
(page 14)
All tracks on all discs in
random order
ENTER
1 DISC Shuffle Play
(page 15)
All tracks on the current disc
in random order
Program Play (page 15)
The same program
·
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT twice.
Playing all tracks on all discs in random
order
Repeating the current track
1
Press SHUFFLE.
“ALL DISCS” and “SHUFFLE” appear in the
display.
You can repeat only the current track.
While the track you want is being played, press
REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the
display.
2
Push the JOG dial or press ·.
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play starts.
“
” appears in the display while the player is
To cancel Repeat 1
Press REPEAT.
“shuffling” the discs or the tracks.
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Playing CDs
Playing all tracks on a specified disc in
random order
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
1
Press SHUFFLE twice.
“1 DISC” and “SHUFFLE” appear in the display.
You can arrange the order of the tracks and/or discs to
create three different programs and programs are
stored automatically. A program can contain up to 32
“steps” — one “step” may contain a track or a whole
disc.
You can make programs using the controls on the
remote as well as ones on the player. However, the
programming procedures are different.
2
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number you want
appears in the display.
When using the remote, press DISC first and then
press the number button of the disc.
3
Push the JOG dial or press ·.
When using the remote, press ENTER.
1 DISC Shuffle Play starts.
“
” appears in the display while the player is
Creating a program on the player
“shuffling” the tracks.
≠/±
JOG
CHECK
PROGRAM
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE.
You can start Shuffle Play while playing
Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current
track.
You can directly select a disc for 1 DISC Shuffle Play
See “Selecting a disc directly using the remote” on page
12.
·
CLEAR
1
2
3
Press PROGRAM until the program number you
want (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3) appears in the display.
If a program is already stored in the selected
program number, the last step of the program
appears in the display. When you want to erase the
whole program, hold down CLEAR until
You can go to the next disc during 1 DISC Shuffle Play
Press DISC SKIP +.
You can specify the next disc to play during 1 DISC
Shuffle Play
Turn the JOG dial to specify the next disc. After all the
tracks on the current disc are played in random order,
the next disc starts playing. If you want to skip to the
next disc right away, push the JOG dial while playing the
current disc.
“CLEAR” appears in the display (see page 17).
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number you want
appears in the display.
PROGRAM
1
2 0
CD1
Notes
DISC
• You cannot specify the next disc to play during ALL DISCS
Shuffle Play.
* D I S C - 2 0 *
• Even if you press p or turn off the player during ALL
DISCS Shuffle Play, the player remembers which discs/
tracks were played and which were not. Therefore, if you
want to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play again from the
beginning, be sure to repeat the procedure from Step 1.
To program a whole disc, skip this step. Press
≠/± until the track number you want
appears in the display.
PROGRAM
1
2 0
CD1
DISC
TRACK
STEP
2 0
3
1
Track number
(Continued)
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Playing CDs
4
Push the JOG dial.
Creating a program using the remote Z
The track being programmed
PROGRAM
1
2 0
CD1
DISC
TRACK
STEP
PROGRAM
2 0
3
1
DISC
The disc being
programmed
Playing order
Number
buttons
5
6
To program other discs/tracks, do the following:
>10
CHECK
·
ENTER
CLEAR
To program
Repeat Steps
2 and 4
All tracks of another disc(s)
Other tracks on the same disc
Other tracks on other discs
3 and 4
2 to 4
1
2
Press PROGRAM until the program number you
want (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3) appears in the display.
Push the JOG dial or press · to start Program
Play.
Press DISC.
To cancel Program Play
Press CONTINUE.
PROGRAM
1
2 0
CD1
The programs remain even after Program Play ends
When you push the JOG dial or press ·, you can play
the same program again.
D I S C - [
_ ]
3
4
Press the number button of the disc.
When you press PROGRAM to select Program Play
during Continuous or Shuffle Play
The program will be played after the current track.
PROGRAM
1
2 0
CD1
D I S C - [
2 0 ]
The program remains until you erase it
Even if you replace discs, the programmed disc and track
numbers remain. So, the player plays only the existing
disc and track numbers. However, the disc and track
numbers that are not found in the player or on the disc
are deleted from the program, and the rest of the
program is played in the programmed order.
To program a whole disc, press ENTER and go to
Step 6.
Press >10.
PROGRAM
1
2 0
CD1
DISC
TRACK
STEP
2 0 - -
1
Note
If you press one of the GROUP 1 – 8 buttons to start Group
Play, Program Play will be canceled (see page 21).
5
Press the number button of the track.
When the disc has more than 10 tracks, press 0 first
then press the corresponding number to enter a
track number from 1 to 9.
The disc being programmed
PROGRAM
1
2 0
DISC
TRACK
STEP
2 0
3
1
The track being programmed
Playing order
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Playing CDs
6
7
To program other discs/tracks, do the following:
To program
Repeat Steps
All tracks of another disc(s)
Other tracks on the same disc
Other tracks on other discs
2 to 4
5
2 to 5
Press · to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Press CONTINUE.
Checking the programmed order
You can check your program before or after you start
playing.
Press CHECK.
Each time you press this button, the display shows the
disc and track number of each step in the programmed
order. (When a whole disc is programmed as one step,
“ALL” appears instead of the track number.) After the
last step in the program, the display shows “– END –”
and returns to the original display.
Changing the programmed order
You can change your program before you start playing.
To
You need to
Erase a track or disc
Press CHECK until the track or
disc you do not want appears in
the display, then press CLEAR
Erase the last track or
disc in the program
Press CLEAR. Each time you
press the button, the last track or
disc will be cleared.
Add tracks or discs to the
end of the program
Follow the programming
procedure
Change the whole
program completely
Hold down CLEAR until
“CLEAR” appears in the display
to erase the whole program, then
create a new program following
the programming procedure
Erasing the program stored in memory
1
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in the stop mode
until the program number (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3)
you want to erase appears in the display.
2
Hold down CLEAR until “CLEAR” appears in the
display.
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the
Custom Files
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)
You can label discs using up to 13 characters and have
the player display the Disc Memo each time you select
the disc. The Disc Memo can be anything you like, such
as a title, musician’s name, category, or date of
purchase.
The player can store two types of information called
“Custom Files” for each disc. Once you have stored
Custom Files for a disc, the player automatically recalls
what you have stored whenever you select the disc.
Note that Custom Files will be erased if you do not use
the player for about one month.
When you select a CD TEXT disc
The disc title is stored as the Disc Memo automatically.
If the disc title has more than 13 characters, the first 13
characters of the disc title are stored (see page 10).
When you replace a disc with a CD TEXT disc, the disc
title of the CD TEXT disc is also stored automatically.
Note that you cannot change the Disc Memo of the
CD TEXT disc.
You can store this information:
You can
When you use
Label discs using up to 13
characters
Disc Memo (page 18)
You can label discs while the front cover is open
Delete unwanted tracks and store
only the tracks you want
Delete Bank (page 21)
Group File (page 21)
Group discs up to eight groups to
locate them easily
Labeling discs on the player
INPUT
JOG
Where are Custom Files stored?
Custom Files are stored not on the disc, but in the
player’s memory. Therefore you cannot use Custom
Files when you play the disc on other players.
If you replace discs you have filed in the
Custom Files
CLEAR
The Custom File information you have stored remains,
since each Custom File information is assigned to each
slot. Erase all Custom Files (Disc Memo, Delete Bank
and Group File) of the old disc, and then file the new
disc information in the Custom Files.
1
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number to which
you want to assign a Disc Memo appears in the
display.
When you label a disc with the front cover closed,
the disc number of the disc at the playing position
appears.
Erasing all Custom Files of all discs
When you label a disc with the front cover open,
the disc number at the loading position appears.
Turn off the player. While holding down CLEAR, press
I/u to turn on the player. “ALL ERASE” appears in
the display, and all Custom Files will be erased.
2
3
Press INPUT.
“DISC MEMO” flashes.
Push the JOG dial.
The flashing cursor (“) appears.
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
4
Turn the JOG dial until the character you want
appears in the display.
Labeling discs using the remote Z
The cursor disappears and the first space for the
Disc Memo flashes.
As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters
appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial
counterclockwise to go back to the previous
character.
SPACE
DEL
DISC/CAPS
(space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U
V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w
x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / : ; <
= > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ⁄
Number
buttons
ENTER
CLEAR
MEMO INPUT
ALL DISCS
A B
CD1
DISC
S
=/+
5
Push the JOG dial to select the character.
The selected character lights up, and the flashing
cursor appears to indicate the next space to be
input.
ALL DISCS
A B
CD1
1
2
Press DISC/CAPS.
S
Press the number button of the disc you want to
assign a Disc Memo, and then ENTER.
If you have made a mistake
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct
characters.
3
4
Press MEMO INPUT.
The flashing cursor (“) appears.
6
7
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input more characters.
Press DISC/CAPS to find the letter type you want.
Each time you press the button, the letter type
changes cyclically among capital letters (AB), small
letters (ab) and numbers (12). To select a symbol,
you have to select the capital or small letter type.
The selected letter type appears in the upper right
of the display.
Press INPUT to store the Disc Memo.
The display shows the Disc Memo.
ALL DISCS
2 0
CD1
DISC
S O N Y H I T S
Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to assign Disc Memos to other
discs.
(Continued)
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
If you have made a mistake while inputting the
character
5
To input a letter, press the number button
corresponding to the letter you want (indicated
beside each number button).
The cursor disappears and the first space for the
Disc Memo flashes.
To correct the character which has been input
1 Press = or + until the cursor moves next to the
incorrect character.
Each time you press the button, the letter changes
cyclically among the ones indicated beside the
button.
ALL DISCS
A B
CD1
DISC
S O N Y H E S
To input symbols, press the number button 1
repeatedly until the symbol you want appears in
the display.
2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.
ALL DISCS
A B
DISC
&!?
ABC
JKL
TUV
QZ
DEF
S O N Y H S
GHI
PRS
MNO
WXY
3 Input the correct character.
ALL DISCS
A B
CD1
>
10
ENTER
DISC
S O N Y H I T S
Characters assigned to
each number button
To correct the character currently being input
1 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.
2 Input the correct character.
Example: To select the letter E
Press the number button 3 twice.
To insert a character between the input characters
Press = or + until the cursor moves next to the
point you want to insert, and enter the character.
n D n E n F
Press 3.
Press 3.
Press 3.
To insert a space, press SPACE once.
Erasing the Disc Memo
1
Follow Steps 1 through 3 in “Labeling discs on the
player” on page 18 to select the Disc Memo you
want to erase.
To input a number press the number button you
want.
6
Press ENTER to select the character.
The selected character lights up, and the flashing
cursor appears to indicate the next space to be
input.
2
Press CLEAR.
The Disc Memo disappears.
You can also go to the next space by pressing other
number buttons.
7
8
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to input more characters.
Press MEMO INPUT to store the Disc Memo.
The Disc Memo lights up in the display.
ALL DISCS
2 0
CD1
DISC
S O N Y H I T S
Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to assign Disc Memos to
other discs.
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
Grouping Discs (Group File)
Storing Specific Tracks
(Delete Bank)
You might find that too many discs make it hard to
find the disc you want. This player has a feature that
lets you classify discs into eight groups. One disc can
be put into only one group.
Once you classify discs, you can enjoy Continuous,
Shuffle or Repeat Play only within a certain group
(Group Play).
You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the
tracks you want. When you select the disc containing a
Delete Bank, you can play only the remaining tracks.
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
JOG
INPUT
CONTINUE SHUFFLE ≠/±
JOG
CHECK CLEAR
1
Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start
playing.
·
GROUP 1 – 8 GROUP FILE
CLEAR
Assigning discs to groups
2
3
Turn the JOG dial to select the disc.
1
2
3
4
Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start
playing.
Press CHECK repeatedly until the track you want
to delete appears in the display.
Turn the JOG dial to select the disc you want to
assign to a group.
ALL DISCS
2 0
CD1
DISC
TRACK
Press GROUP FILE.
“Select G1 – G8” appears in the display.
2 0
1
O N
4
5
Press CLEAR.
“DELETE FILE” and “OFF” appear in the display.
Press one of the GROUP 1 – 8 buttons to which
you want to put the disc.
“GROUP FILE” and the group number appear in
the display and the disc is assigned to that group.
ALL DISCS
DELETE FILE
2 0
CD1
DISC
TRACK
2 0
1
O F F
Labeling groups (Group Memo)
If you want to recover the track, press CLEAR
again.
You can change the preset group number to anything
you like, such as a category, using up to 13 characters.
Note that you cannot store the Group Memo if you
have not assigned any disc to the group.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to delete more tracks.
1
2
Press INPUT.
You can recover all the tracks you have deleted
Hold down CLEAR until “ALL ON” appears in the
display.
Turn the JOG dial until the group number you
want to label appears in the display, and then push
the JOG dial.
Note
The flashing cursor (“) appears.
The deleted tracks are skipped even in the Shuffle or Program
Play mode (when the whole disc containing a Delete Bank is
programmed as one step).
(Continued)
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
3
Turn the JOG dial until the character you want
appears in the display.
2
Press one of the GROUP 1 – 8 buttons to select the
group and press ·.
The cursor disappears and the first space for the
Group Memo flashes.
As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters
appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial
counterclockwise to go back to the previous
character.
Group Play starts from the disc which is the most
upward number and located closest to the playing
position. If the disc at the playing position is put
into the selected group, the play starts from that
disc.
To cancel Group Play
Press one of the GROUP 1 – 8 buttons you have selected.
“GROUP OFF” appears in the display.
(space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U
V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w
x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / : ; <
= > ? @ [ ¥ ] ^ _ \ { | } ⁄
You can start Group Play with the remote Z
1 Before you start playing, press GROUP.
2 Press the number button of the group you want to
play, then press ENTER.
3 Press ·.
To cancel Group Play, press GROUP.
4
Push the JOG dial to select the character.
The selected character lights up, and the flashing
cursor appears to indicate the next space to be
input.
You can specify the disc to play when starting Group
Play
If you have made a mistake
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct
characters.
After selecting the group, turn the JOG dial to select the
disc, then push the JOG dial or press ·.
When using the remote, press DISC SKIP repeatedly
until the disc number you want appears in the display,
then press ENTER.
5
6
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input more characters.
See also “Labeling discs on the player” on page 18
for details.
Note
Press INPUT to store the Group Memo.
If “NO ENTRY” appears in the display, no disc has been put
into the selected group.
Erasing the Group Memo
Locating a disc within a group by scanning
each Disc Memo Z
1
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in “Labeling groups” to select
the Group Memo you want to erase.
You can locate a disc you want to play within a specific
group quickly by scanning the Disc Memo in the
display and then start Group Play.
2
Press CLEAR.
The Group Memo disappears.
Note that you cannot use this function in the ALL
DISCS Shuffle and Program play mode.
Playing discs in a group (Group Play)
1
2
3
Press GROUP first, then the number button of the
group you want.
You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within a
group.
Press ENTER.
The group name appears in the display.
1
Select the play mode you want before you start
playing.
Press MEMO SCAN.
The player plays
When you select
“MEMO SCAN” appears in the display.
The Disc Memos of the discs in the selected group
scroll in the display.
All tracks on all discs in the
group consecutively
ALL DISCS
Continuous Play
All tracks on the specified disc
in the group consecutively
1 DISC Continuous
Play
4
Press ENTER or · when the Disc Memo of the
disc you want appears.
Group Play starts form the selected disc.
All tracks on all discs in the
group in random order
ALL DISCS Shuffle
Play
All tracks on the specified disc
in the group in random order
1 DISC Shuffle Play
You can jump to the next or preceding Disc Memo
while scanning
Press ≠ or ±.
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
Deleting discs from a group
• To delete a disc from a group
1 Turn the JOG dial until the disc number you want
to delete from the group appears in the display.
2 Press GROUP FILE.
“Select G1 – G8” appears in the display.
3 Press CLEAR.
“GROUP ERASE” appears in the display.
• To delete all discs from a group at once
While holding down one of the GROUP 1 – 8 buttons
you want to clear, press CLEAR.
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Additional Information
On transportation
• When transporting the player, open the front cover then
remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off.
Precautions
On safety
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
Notes on CDs
On power sources
On handling CDs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc carefully.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
• Before operating the player, check that the operating
voltage of the player is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the player.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
• The unswitched socket outlets remain live, independently
of power switch setting, at all times when the unit is
connected to the AC power supply.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
• After removing a disc from the disc slot, store the disc in its
case.
On cleaning
On placement
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the center out.
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in
a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this case, leave the
player turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl
LPs.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with
very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is
played.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Compact disc player
Laser
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output
Max 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at
a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
There is no sound.
/Check that the player is connected securely.
/Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Dynamic range
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
More than 105 dB
More than 93 dB
The CD does not play.
/There is no CD in a slot (“–NO DISC–”
appears).
Insert a CD.
Harmonic distortion
Channel separation
Less than 0.0045 %
More than 97 dB
/Insert the CD with the label side facing right.
/Clean the CD (see page 24).
/Moisture has condensed inside the player. Open
the front cover and leave the player turned on
for about an hour (see page 24).
Outputs
Load impedance
Jack
type
Maximum
output
level
The remote does not function.
/Remove obstacles in the path of the remote and
the player.
/Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
player.
/Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
Over 10 kilohms
Phono
jacks
2 V
LINE OUT
(at 50 kilohms)
Wave length: 660 nm
Optical
output
connector
–18 dBm
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
/Set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote
according to the position of the COMMAND
MODE selector displayed in the front panel
display (see page 5).
General
Power requirements
Where purchased
Power requirements
The player functions incorrectly.
120 V AC, 60 Hz
USA
/The microcomputer chips may be operating
incorrectly. Disconnect the AC power cord, then
connect it back to the wall outlet to reset the
player.
220 V – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Europe/Certain countries in
Asia
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australia
110 V – 120 V or 220 V – 240 V
AC, adjustable, 50/60 Hz
Other countries
Power consumption
12 W
When the front cover is closed
430 × 200 × 480 mm (17 × 7 7/8 × 19 in.)
incl. projecting parts
Dimensions (approx.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
9.5 kg (21 lbs)
Supplied accessories
Audio cord (2 phono plugs – 2 phono plugs) (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
CD booklet holders (2) and label (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index
Names of controls
M, N, O
Index
Memo Scan 12
Memo Search 12
Buttons
CHECK 17, 21
CLEAR 15, 20, 21
CONTINUE 13
DEL 20
A, B
P, Q
AMS 13
Automatic Music Sensor 13
Playback
Continuous Play
Group Play 21
Program Play 15
Repeat Play 14
Shuffle Play 14
Program
8
DISC 12, 16
C
DISC/CAPS 19
DISC SKIP
9
CD TEXT 10
Connecting
ENTER 12, 16, 22
GROUP 22
4
Continuous Play
CONTROL A1
Custom Files
Delete Bank 21
Disc Memo 18
Group File 21
8
changing 17
checking 17
erasing 17
GROUP 1 – 8 21
GROUP FILE 21
HIGH-LIGHT 11
INPUT 19
MEMO INPUT 19
MEMO SCAN 12
MEMO SEARCH 12
Number 12, 13
§ OPEN/CLOSE
PROGRAM 15
REPEAT 14
SHUFFLE 14
SPACE 20
TIME/TEXT 10
5
R
S
what you can do with 18
Remote control
Repeating 14
4
Rotary table
6
D
6
Delete Bank 21
Disc Memo 18
Searching. See Locating
Selecting a disc 12
Selecting the language 11
Shuffle Play
on all discs 14
on one disc 15
E, F
Erasing
Custom Files 18
≠/±
9
Delete Bank 21
Disc Memo 20
Group Memo 21
programs 17
·
P
9
9
9
Specifying the next disc 13
Storing
information about CDs 18
specific tracks 21
p
=/+ 13
0/) 13
>10 13
G
Grouping Discs 21
T
Switches
Total playing time 10
Troubleshooting 25
CD 1/2/3
I/u
5
H
6
Handling CDs 24
Hookups
overview
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Jacks
4
Unpacking
4
LINE OUT
5
S-LINK/CONTROL A1
4
I
Inserting CDs
6
Connectors
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
5
J, K
JOG dial
6
Others
COMMAND MODE selector
Disc slots
5
L
6
Labeling a disc 18
Locating
Display 10
Front cover
6
a specific point 13
a specific track 13
by monitoring 13
by observing the display 13
directly 13
discs 12
using AMS 13
JOG dial
6
Rotary table
6
g
4
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