3-866-362-14 (1)
1999 by Sony Corporation
CDP-CX300
CDP-CX691
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
2
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. CDP-CX300/CDP-CX691
Serial No. _________________________
For the customers in Canada
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc Player. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
For the customers in the United States
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models CDP-CX300 and CDP-CX691.
The CDP-CX300 is the model used for
illustration purposes.
Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example,
“CDP-CX300 only.”
About CDP-CX691
The CDP-CX691 is not supplied with a
remote commander, so you cannot
perform the operation with the
mark.
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the player.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the player.
• The following icons are used in this
manual:
Indicates that you can do the
task using the remote.
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
This equipment is intended for home
entertainment purposes only. The
warranty shall be invalidated if used
in commercial environments, such as
by disc jockeys, etc., even within the
Warranty Period.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking............................................................................................................................ 4
Hooking Up the System..................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Another CD Player (CDP-CX300 only) ...................................................... 6
Inserting CDs....................................................................................................................... 7
Playing a CD......................................................................................................................... 10
Playing CDs
Using the Display ............................................................................................................ 12
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................. 14
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ................................................................................... 15
Playing the Disc Which was Just Inserted – Easy Play .............................................. 15
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................ 16
Playing Repeatedly........................................................................................................... 17
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 17
Creating Your Own Program.......................................................................................... 18
Playing Using a Timer...................................................................................................... 20
Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) ...................................... 21
Fading In or Out................................................................................................................ 22
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ..................................................... 23
Controlling the Player from Another unit .................................................................... 23
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files .................................................................... 24
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)............................................................................................ 24
Storing Custom File Information Using a keyboard ................................................... 27
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ............................................................................ 28
Grouping Discs (Group File)........................................................................................... 28
Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) ......................................................................... 30
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 32
Notes on CDs..................................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 33
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 33
Index.......................................................................................................................................... 34
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Getting StartedGetting Started
Hooking Up the System
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.
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1) (CDP-CX300 only)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2) (CDP-CX300 only)
• CD booklet holders (3) and label (1)
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 300 CD booklets into
the holders.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram
inside the battery compartment.
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.
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
When to replace batteries
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.
CD player
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
COMMAND MODE
Amplifier
To line output (L) To line output (R)
To an AC outlet
: Signal flow
To audio input
To an AC outlet
CONTROL A1
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Getting Started
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.
CD player
Amplifier
• 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.
POC-15
Optical cable (not supplied)
CD player
Digital component
Note
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.
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 “CONTROL A1 Control
System” instructions.
When using another Sony CD player together with
this player
You can make the supplied remote effective only for this
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.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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.
LINE2ND CD
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
INPUT
CD
L
R
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
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Getting Started
What cords will I need?
• Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be
connected.)
• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (not supplied)
1 Connect the players with an audio cord (see also
“Hookups” on page 5).
2 Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini-
plug cord.
Connecting Another CD Player
(CDP-CX300 only)
If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, or
300 discs can be inserted and which is equipped with
the CONTROL A1
(or CONTROL A1) jack and the
command mode of that player can be set to CD 3, you
can control that player as the second player with this
unit. After connecting this unit and an amplifier, follow
the procedure below.
Be sure to turn off the power of each player before
making this connection.
CDP-CX230, etc.
CDP-CX230, etc.
To an AC outlet
To an AC outlet
: Signal flow
To audio input
To LINE OUT
Amplifier
CDP-CX300
CDP-CX230, etc.
CDP-CX300
For details on this connection, refer to the
supplementary “CONTROL A1
Control
System” instructions.
3 Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player
to CD 1 or CD 2, and set the command mode of the
second player to CD 3.
To an AC outlet
For details on how to operate the second player,
see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 21
and “Playing Alternately” on page 23.
4 Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC
outlets.
Notes
• Do not connect a player other than that you intend to use as
the second player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player.
• When connecting a second CD player, do not connect the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of this unit to the
amplifier.
COMMAND MODE
To 2ND CD IN
To CONTROL A1
To audio output
To CONTROL A1
CDP-CX300
LINE2ND CD
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
LINE OUT
L
R
COMMAND MODE
CD
132
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1II
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Getting Started
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+100
Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 300 discs into this player.
I/u
OPEN/CLOSE
JOG
1 Press I/u to turn on the player.
2 Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
Rotary table
Loading position
Playing position
Disc slot at the loading position
Disc number
The disc number at the loading position appears in
the display. If the disc has the Disc Memo (see
page 24), the Disc Memo appears instead of the
disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc
number or the Disc Memo changes.
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 28.
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).
(Continued)
ALL
*DISC-20*
DISCS
CD1
02
DISC
I / u
+100
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Getting Started
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.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.
6 Close the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
With the label side
facing right
After inserting the disc, you can input the original
disc titles instead of the disc numbers (see
“Labeling Discs” on page 24) to locate it easily
when you start playing.
4 Insert a disc with the label side facing right.
The supplied CD booklet holders help you locate a
disc easily
You can store up to 300 CD booklets. Insert a booklet and
stick the number label on the pocket matching the
number of the disc slot where you have inserted the disc.
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.
• If you drop a disc into the player and/or 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 to insert the disc at a right angle to the rotary
table, otherwise damage to the player and/or the disc
could result. If the disc is not inserted into the slot
completely, reinsert 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.
ALL DISCS
CD1
20
DISC
SONYHITS
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Getting Started
Removing CDs
After following Steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page
7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.
To remove discs easily
After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 7,
press p (DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot
moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you
press p again, the disc returns back to the normal
position. If the disc does not return back to the normal
position, reinsert the disc.
Basic Operations
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Playing a CD
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1
2
• See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup
information.
• Make sure you have inserted the
discs correctly as indicated on
pages 7 – 8.
• You can play all the tracks on a
disc in the original order
(Continuous Play). You can also
play up to 300 discs
consecutively.
You can turn on the player
by pressing I/u on the
remote Z
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.
Press I/u to turn on the player.
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous
Play mode.
Each time you press CONTINUE, “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC”
appears alternately in the display.
3
When you select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
The player plays
All discs in the player consecutively in the order of
disc number. Empty disc slots are skipped.
Only one disc you have selected
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or the Disc Memo (see
page 24) you want appears in the display to select the first disc
(ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).
4
4/55
ALL
*DISC-20*
DISCS
CD1
02
DISC
STANDBY
I / u
TIMER
OFF PLAY
KEYBOARD
CONTINUE
GROUP 1
GROUP 5
SHUFFLE
GROUP 2
GROUP 6
PROGRAM
GROUP 3
GROUP 7
REPEAT
GROUP 4
GROUP 8
TIME/TEXT
HIT LIST
GROUP FILE
DISC/CHARACTER
PUSH ENTER
MENU/NO YES
+100
EASY PLAY
MEGA CONTROL
MEMO SEARCH
X-FADE
CHECK
NO DELAY
CLEAR
FADER
PUSH ENTER
≠ AMS ±
OPEN/
CLOSE
DISC EJECT
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
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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).
Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
To stop playback
Press p.
When you turn off the player
The player remembers the
last playing disc and the
play mode (Continuous,
Shuffle, or Program (see
pages 17 and 18)). When you
turn on the player again,
therefore, the player plays
the same disc in the same
play mode.
OPEN/CLOSE
·
P
p
To
Pause
Resume playing after pause
Go to the next disc
Go back to the preceding disc
Go to the next track
Go back to the preceding track
Stop playing and remove the disc
You need to
Press P
Press P or ·
Press DISC SKIP + once.
Hold down the button to skip discs.
Press DISC SKIP – once.
Hold down the button to skip discs.
Turn the ≠ AMS ± dial clockwise
by one click.
Turn the ≠ AMS ± dial
counterclockwise by one click.
Press OPEN/CLOSE
JOG
≠ AMS ±
STANDBY
I / u
TIMER
OFF PLAY
KEYBOARD
CONTINUE
GROUP 1
GROUP 5
SHUFFLE
GROUP 2
GROUP 6
PROGRAM
GROUP 3
GROUP 7
REPEAT
GROUP 4
GROUP 8
TIME/TEXT
HIT LIST
GROUP FILE
DISC/CHARACTER
PUSH ENTER
OPEN/
CLOSE
MENU/NO YES
+100
EASY PLAY
MEGA CONTROL
MEMO SEARCH
X-FADE
CHECK
NO DELAY
CLEAR
FADER
DISC EJECT
PUSH ENTER
≠ AMS ±
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Playing CDsPlaying CDs
Using the Display
You can check information about the disc using the
display.
p
JOG
TIME/TEXT
Checking the total number and playing
time of the tracks
Select the disc you want to check, and press
TIME/TEXT .
The display shows the current disc number, total
number of tracks, and total playing time of the disc.
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 momentarily.
Current disc number
Total number of tracks
Total playing time
Display information while playing a disc
While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc
number, track number, playing time of the track and
the next disc number.
Current disc number
Next disc number
Current track number
Playing time of the track
HIGH-LIGHT
Checking the information of CD TEXT discs
CD TEXT discs have information, such as the disc titles
or artist names, memorized 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 a CD
TEXT disc, “CD TEXT” appears in the display. If your
CD TEXT disc has multi-language capacity, “MULTI
CD TEXT” 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 13.
Display information in stop mode
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.
MENU/NO
ALL DISCS
CD1
20
DISC
TRACK
MIN
SEC
20 10 60.48
ALL DISCS
NEXT
DISC
CD1
83
DISC
TRACK
MIN
SEC
20 1 0.28
ALL DISCS
CD TEXT
CD1
DISC
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Playing CDs
To play disc highlights Z
Some CD TEXT discs have a feature to play only the
highlights of the discs.
During stop mode, press HIGH-LIGHT on the remote to start
playing disc highlights.
“Hi LIGHT” flashes while playing disc highlights.
If you press HIGH-LIGHT while selecting discs without this
feature, “NO HIGHLIGHT” appears in the display.
3 Turn the JOG dial until the language you want
appears in the display.
4 Push the JOG dial to select the language.
“Reading text” appears momentarily, then the
display shows the information in the selected
language.
To check the current language
1 Press MENU/NO while playing a CD TEXT disc.
“Show lang.?” flashes.
2 Push the JOG dial.
The current language appears momentarily.
You can also check the current language while selecting a CD
TEXT disc without multi-language information.
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.
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, “other lang.” appears.
1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.
“Select lang.?” flashes.
2 Push the JOG dial.
The current operating language flashes.
Display information while playing a disc
Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the display shows
the information as shown below.
The current disc
number, track
number and
playing time
appear.
Press TIME/TEXT.
The current track
title appears.
This information also appears when
the player locates the track.
Press TIME/TEXT.
Notes
• If the disc title and track title have more than 13 characters,
only the first 13 characters appear in the display.
• The track title appears only when the current disc is a CD
TEXT disc or the current title has a HIT TITLE (only when
the player is in the Hit List mode) (see page 31).
ALL DISCS
NEXT
DISC
CD TEXT
CD1
DISC
TRACK
MIN
SEC
ALL DISCS
NEXT
DISC
CD TEXT
CD1
DISC
13
12 1 1.52
13
SONYHITS
ALL DISCS
NEXT
DISC
CD TEXT
CD1
TRACK
13
HitechBlues
The current disc
title or disc
number appears.
Press TIME/TEXT.
ALL
Select lang.?
DISCS
MULTI CD TEXT
CD1
21
ALL
English ?
DISCS
MULTI CD TEXT
CD1
21
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Playing CDs
Locating a disc on the player
Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or
Disc Memo (see page 24) appears in the display. Push
the JOG dial to start play.
To skip discs quickly
Press +100. Each time you press +100, the player skips
100 discs.
Locating a Specific Disc
JOG
MEMO SEARCH
DISC
ENTER
MEMO SCAN
·
Number
buttons
>10
Locating a disc directly using the remote
1 Press DISC.
2 Press the number button of the disc.
Example: To enter number 35
Press 3 then 5.
To enter number 100
Press 1, then 10/0 twice.
3 Press ENTER to start play.
Locating a disc by scanning each Disc
Memo (Memo Scan) Z
You can locate a desired disc to play quickly by
scanning the Disc Memos (see page 24) in the display .
Note that you cannot use this function in the ALL
DISCS Shuffle Play mode.
1 Press MEMO SCAN.
“MEMO SCAN” appears in the display, and the
Disc Memos scroll in the display.
2 Press · when the Disc Memo of the desired disc
to play appears.
The disc is set to the playing position, and the
player starts playing.
In Program Play mode, the disc will be added to
the end of the program if you press ENTER instead
of ·.
Note
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.
≠ AMS ±
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Playing CDs
The characters which are displayed as the first
character.
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
If “NOT FOUND” appears in the display while
inputting the first character with the ≠ AMS
± dial, no disc has been labeled using the input
character.
Notes
• When searching for 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.
3 Push the JOG dial to select the disc.
In Program Play mode, the disc will be added to
the end of the program.
To cancel Memo Search
Press MEMO SEARCH again.
First character
Locating a disc searching for a specific Disc
Memo (Memo Search)
You can search for and locate a desired disc by the first
character of the Disc Memo (see page 24). The Memo
Search function can display the Disc Memo in
alphabetical order.
1 Press MEMO SEARCH.
“MEMO SEARCH” appears in the display.
2 Turn the JOG dial to find the desired disc.
As you turn the JOG dial, the Disc Memos starting
with the input character appear in the display.
ALL DISCS
CD1
S
SONYHITS
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.
While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial. “NEXT DISC”
appears in the display and the disc number or Disc
Memo (see page 24) changes as you turn the JOG dial.
When the desired disc number or Disc Memo appears
in the display, stop turning the JOG dial.
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.
To cancel the disc you have specified
Press CONTINUE twice.
Next disc number or
the Disc Memo
Playing the Disc Which was
Just Inserted – Easy Play
You can play the disc which was just inserted only by
pressing one button.
1 Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
2 Press EASY PLAY.
Slot 1 moves into loading position.
3 Insert the disc in slot 1.
4 Press EASY PLAY.
The EASY PLAY button is lit and the player starts
playing the disc in slot 1.
Note
The Easy Play function can only play the disc in slot 1.
To cancel the Easy Play function
Press p.
ALL DISCS
NEXT
DISC
CD1
NEXT DISC
38
*DISC-38*
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Locating a Specific Track or a
Point in a Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
by using the ≠ AMS ± (AMS: Automatic Music
Sensor) dial or by using the =/+ buttons on the
remote. You can also locate a specific point in a track
while playing a disc.
Number
buttons
=/+
0/)
To locate
the next or
succeeding tracks
the current or
preceding tracks
a specific track
directly Z
a point in a track
while monitoring the
sound Z
a point in a track
quickly by observing
the display Z
You need to
Turn the ≠ AMS ± dial
clockwise until you find the track
Turn the ≠ AMS ± dial
counterclockwise until you find the
track
Press the number button of the track
on the remote. When you directly
locate a track numbered over 10, press
>10 first, then the corresponding
number buttons.
Press 0 (backward)/) (forward)
on the remote and hold down until
you find the point
Press 0 (backward)/) (forward)
on the remote and hold down until
you find the point during pause. You
will not hear the sound during the
operation.
>10
Note
If “– OVER –” appears in the display, the disc has reached the
end while you were pressing ). Turn the ≠ AMS ±
dial counterclockwise or press 0 to go back.
≠ AMS ±
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Playing CDs
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
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 specify.
JOGSHUFFLE
·
Playing Repeatedly
You can play discs/tracks repeatedly in any play
mode.
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
ALL DISCS Continuous Play
(page 10)
1 DISC Continuous Play
(page 10)
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play
(page 17)
1 DISC Shuffle Play
(page 18)
Program Play (page 18)
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT twice.
Repeating the current track
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.
To cancel Repeat 1
Press REPEAT.
The player repeats
All tracks on all discs
All tracks on the current disc
All tracks on all discs in
random order
All tracks on the current disc
in random order
The same program
REPEAT
Playing all tracks on all discs in random
order
1 Press SHUFFLE.
“ALL DISCS” and “SHUFFLE” appear in the
display.
2 Push the JOG dial or press ·.
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play starts.
“
” appears in the display while the player is
“shuffling” the discs or the tracks.
·
SHUFFLE
DISC
Number
buttons
ENTER
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Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
You can arrange the order of the tracks and/or discs to
create three different programs which 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.
Creating a program on the player
1 Press PROGRAM until the desired program
number (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
“CLEAR” appears in the display (see page 20).
2 Turn the JOG dial until the disc number you want
appears in the display.
JOG
PROGRAM
CHECK
3 To program a whole disc, skip this step.
Turn the ≠ AMS ± dial until the desired
track number appears in the display.
Track number
·
CLEAR
Playing all tracks on a specified disc in
random order
1 Press SHUFFLE twice.
“1 DISC” and “SHUFFLE” appear in the display.
2 Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number
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
“shuffling” the tracks.
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 “Locating a disc directly using the remote” on page
14.
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.
Notes
• You cannot specify the next disc to play during ALL DISCS
Shuffle Play.
• Even if you press p or turn off the player during ALL
DISCS Shuffle Play, the player remembers which discs or
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.
≠ AMS ±
PROGRAM
1
CD1
DISC
20
*DISC-20*
PROGRAM
1
CD1
DISC
TRACK
STEP
20
20 3 1
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3 Press the number button of the disc.
>10
DISC
CHECK
·
PROGRAM
Number
buttons
ENTER
CLEAR
1 Press PROGRAM until the program number you
want (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) appears in the display.
2 Press DISC.
4 To program a whole disc, press ENTER and go to
Step 6.
Press >10.
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.
4 Push the JOG dial.
5 To program other discs/tracks, do the following:
To program
All tracks of another disc(s)
Other tracks on the same disc
Other tracks on other discs
6 Push the JOG dial or press · to start Program
Play.
To cancel Program Play
Press CONTINUE.
The programs remain even after Program Play ends
When you push the JOG dial or press ·, you can play
the same program again.
When you press PROGRAM to select Program Play
during Continuous or Shuffle Play
The program will be played after the current track.
The program remains until erased
Even if you replace discs, the programmed disc and track
numbers remain. Therefore, the player will play the new
existing disc and track numbers. However, the
programmed 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.
Note
If you press one of the GROUP 1 – 8 buttons to start Group
Play, Program Play will be canceled (see page 29).
Repeat Steps
2 and 4
3 and 4
2 to 4
The disc being
programmed
Playing order
The track being programmed
Creating a program using the remote Z
The disc being programmed
The track being programmed
Playing order
PROGRAM
1
CD1
DISC
TRACK
STEP
20
20 3 1
PROGRAM
1
CD1
DISC-[ _]
02
PROGRAM
1
CD1
DISC-[ 20]
02
PROGRAM
1
CD1
DISC
TRACK
STEP
20 -- 1
02
PROGRAM
1
DISC
TRACK
STEP
20
20 3 1
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Changing the programmed order
You can change your program before you start playing.
To
Erase a track or disc
Erase the last track or
disc in the program
Add tracks or discs to the
end of the program
Change the whole
program completely
You need to
Press CHECK until the track or
disc you do not want appears in
the display, then press CLEAR
Press CLEAR. Each time you
press the button, the last
programmed track or disc will be
cleared.
Follow the programming
procedure
Hold down CLEAR until
“CLEAR” appears in the display
to erase the whole program, then
create a new program following
the programming procedure
6 To program other discs/tracks, do the following:
To program
All tracks of another disc(s)
Other tracks on the same disc
Other tracks on other discs
7 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.
Repeat Steps
2 to 4
5
2 to 5
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.
Playing Using a Timer
You can start playing a disc at any given time by
connecting a timer (not supplied). Refer also to the
instructions for the timer if you need help.
TIMER
Play mode buttons
1 Press one of the play mode buttons to select the
desired play mode.
2 Set TIMER on the player to PLAY.
3 Set the timer to the desired time.
The player turns off. When the set time comes, the
player turns on and starts playing.
4 After you have used the timer, set TIMER on the
player to OFF.
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1 Press MEGA CONTROL on this player.
The MEGA CONTROL button and “2nd” in the
display light up. The display shows the current
disc number or disc memo of the second player.
JOG
pP
·
Current disc number or the Disc Memo
Play mode buttons
(CONTINUE/SHUFFLE/
PROGRAM/REPEAT)
Controlling Another CD Player
(Advanced Mega Control)
This unit can control a second CD player (see
“Connecting Another CD Player” on page 6).
Even when a second CD player is connected, the
controls on both of the units will function. When you
press the play button on either unit, the operating
player stops and the resting player starts.
Make sure “2nd DETECTED” appears in this player’s
display after turning on both players.
Note that depending on the player, you may not be
able to operate all the functions of the second CD
player.
The controls indicated in the illustration below are effective
while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.
2 Select the desired play mode.
To program tracks, use the controls on the second
player.
3 Press · on this player to start playing.
The play starts and the display shows the current
disc, track numbers, and the playing time of the
track.
While the MEGA CONTROL button is lit, you can
control the second player with the controls on this
player.
To control the master player again
Press MEGA CONTROL. The MEGA CONTROL button goes
off and you can control the master player.
To control the second player directly using the supplied
remote Z
Set CD 1/2/3 on the remote to CD 3 which is the same
position as the COMMAND MODE selector on the rear panel
of the second player.
MEGA CONTROL
MENU/NO≠ AMS ±
ALL DISCS
CD1
2nd DISC
4
*DISC-4*
COMMAND
MODE selector
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To
Start play fading in
End play fading out
Note
Fading lasts for about 5 seconds.
Fading In or Out
You can manually fade the sound in or out to prevent
tracks from starting or ending abruptly.
Note that you cannot use this effect when you use the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.
Press FADER
During pause. “FADE” appears in
the display and the Q indication
flashes. The play fades in.
When you want to start fading out.
“FADE” appears in the display and
the q indication flashes. The play
fades out and the player pauses.
FADER
3 Push the JOG dial.
This player starts loading. (Loading takes about
one minute.)
Note
If each Disc Memo of the second CD player has more than 13
characters, only the first 13 characters of that Disc Memo is
loaded into this player.
Labeling discs of the second CD player
You can label discs of the second CD player or change
the Disc Memos loaded from the second CD player.
1 Press MEGA CONTROL.
The MEGA CONTROL button lights up.
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the disc you want to
assign a Disc Memo to.
If the disc slot you select does not have any disc,
“NO DISC” appears in the display and you cannot
assign a Disc Memo.
3 Press MENU/NO.
“MEMO IN ?” appears.
4 Push the JOG dial.
5 Input the new Disc Memo following the procedure
in “Labeling Discs” on page 24.
Note
The new Disc Memos are stored on this player’s memory, so
you cannot display them on the second CD player.
Loading the Disc Memos of the second CD
player
If the second CD player has the Disc Memo function
(see page 24), you can load the Disc Memos of the
second CD player into this player’s memory and
display them on this player.
1 Press MENU/NO.
2 Turn the JOG dial until “LOAD 2ndMEMO?”
flashes in the display.
ALL DISCS
CD1
LOAD 2ndMEMO?
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Playing Alternately (No-Delay
Play/X-Fade Play)
When you connect the second player, you can play
tracks in this player and those from the second player
alternately from any play mode (see “Connecting
Another CD Player” on page 6).
Select one of the following methods:
• No-Delay Play: The current player changes at each
track. Each time the current player changes to the
other player, the other player starts play without a
break in sound immediately after the current player
ends play. The other player skips the lead-in portion
and starts playing from where the sound actually
begins.
• X-Fade Play: The current player changes at each
track or at the specified interval. You can select the
interval, 30, 60 or 90 seconds. Each time the current
player changes to the other player, the sound from
both players is mixed. The current player ends play
by fading out, and the other player starts play by
fading in.
·
X-FADE NO DELAY
1 Select the play mode you want on each player.
2 When you select No-Delay Play
Press NO DELAY.
“NO DELAY” appears in the display.
When you select X-Fade Play
Press X-FADE.
“X-FADE” appears in the display.
Each time you press the X-FADE button, the
indication appears as follows:
To change the current player each time a whole
track is finished, select “at track end.”
To change the current player at the specified
interval, press X-FADE repeatedly until the
interval you want appears in the display.
n X-FADE off n at track end n after 30 sec
after 90 sec N after 60 sec N
3 Press · to start playing.
The MEGA CONTROL button lights up while the
track in the second player is selected.
To cancel No-Delay/X-Fade Play
Press the corresponding button repeatedly until
“NO DELAY” or “X-FADE” disappears from the display. The
current player continues playing.
You can change the method (No-Delay or X-Fade)
during play
Press the corresponding button (NO DELAY or X-FADE)
following the procedure in Step 2.
You can start X-Fade at any point of the track
Press FADER during X-Fade Play.
Even after you have set the X-Fade mode and started
X-Fade play, you can start X-Fade manually at any point
you like. Note that you cannot do this operation while
the sound from both players is mixed.
Notes
• The play starts from the second player if you start play
while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.
• When one player has played all the discs/tracks in the
player ahead of the other player, the play stops.
• Do not use the controls on the second player during
No-Delay/X-Fade Play. They may not work correctly.
Controlling the Player by
Another Unit
When you connect the player to a Sony MD deck
compatible with the Mega Control function or operate
a Sony MD deck by using the computer software like
“MD Editor,” you must set the player as shown below:
1 Press MENU/NO.
2 Turn the JOG dial until “CONTROL A1 ?” appears
in the display window.
3 Press YES.
To return to normal setting
After following steps 1 and 2, and “CONTROL A1 ?” is
displayed, then press YES.
Notes
• You can perform the operation above correctly only when
you operate Disc 1 to Disc 200.
• You cannot operate this player correctly from another
player which does not have the CONTROL A1 jack. In
this case, operate the other player from this player.
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What You Can Do With the
Custom Files
The player can store three 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.
You can store this information:
When you use
Disc Memo (page 24)
Delete Bank (page 28)
Group File (page 28)
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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.
When you select a CD TEXT disc
The disc title is automatically stored as the Disc Memo.
If the disc title has more than 13 characters, only the first
13 characters of the disc title are stored (see page 13).
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 label discs while the front cover is open
Labeling discs on the player
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.
When you label a disc with the front cover open,
the disc number at the loading position appears.
2 Press MENU/NO.
“MEMO IN ?” flashes.
3 Push the JOG dial.
The flashing cursor (
) appears.
JOG
CLEAR
You can
Label discs using up to 13
characters
Delete unwanted tracks and store
only the tracks you want
Group discs up to eight groups,
to locate them easily
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
The Custom File information you have stored remains,
since each Custom File information is assigned to each
slot. Erase all the Custom Files (Disc Memo, Delete
Bank, and Group File) of the old disc, and then file the
new disc information in the Custom Files.
Erasing all Custom Files of all discs
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.
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4 Turn the JOG dial until the desired character
appears in the display.
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 in reverse order.
(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 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / : ; <
= > ? @ _
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.
To make a correction
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct
characters.
6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input more characters.
7 Press YES to store the Disc Memo.
The display shows the Disc Memo.
Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to assign Disc Memos to other
discs.
To change the character type quickly while input
characters
Press TIME/TEXT in step 4 above. The character on the
cursor changes to the first character of each character
type.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the character type
changes as follows:
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CD1
DISC
AB
S
ALL DISCS
CD1
DISC
20
SONYHITS
Erasing the Disc Memo
1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 in “Labeling discs on the
player” on page 24 to select the Disc Memo you
want to erase.
2 Press and hold CLEAR for few seconds.
3 Press YES.
The Disc Memo disappears.
Changing the Disc Memo
1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 in “Labeling discs on the
player” on page 24 to select the Disc Memo you
want to change.
2 Turn the ≠ AMS ± dial to move the cursor to
the position you want to change.
When the cursor position is on a character, the
character flashes but when the cursor position is
on a blank space, the cursor (
) appears in the
display.
To change characters
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in
the display.
To add characters
Push the JOG dial. The new blank space appears next to
the selected character, then turn the JOG dial until the
desired character appears in the display.
To erase characters
Press CLEAR. The selected character disappears.
To erase all characters for the current Disc Memo
Press and hold CLEAR for few seconds.
All input characters for the current Disc Memo are
erased.
3 Repeat step 2 to change more characters.
4 Press YES to store the Disc Memo.
ALL DISCS
CD1
DISC
AB
S
n A n a n 0 n ! n (space)
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n D n E n F
Press 3. Press 3.
Press 3.
Example: To select the letter E
Press the number button 3 twice.
To insert a space, press SPACE once.
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.
You can also go to the next space by pressing other
number buttons.
7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to input more characters.
8 Press MEMO INPUT to store the Disc Memo.
The Disc Memo lights up in the display.
Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to assign Disc Memos to
other discs.
Characters assigned to
each number button
Labeling discs using the remote Z
1 Press CAPS.
2 Press the number button of the disc you want to
assign a Disc Memo, and then ENTER.
3 Press MEMO INPUT.
The flashing cursor (
) appears.
4 Press 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.
CAPS
MEMO INPUT
DEL
Number
buttons
ENTER
CLEAR
SPACE
=/+
ENTER
ABC DEF&!?
JKL MNOGHI
TUV WXYPRS
QZ
10
>
ALL DISCS
CD1
DISC
20
SONYHITS
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.
Each time you press the button, the letter changes
cyclically among the ones indicated beside the
button.
To input symbols, press the number button 1
repeatedly until the symbol you want appears in
the display.
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To correct the character currently being input
1 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.
2 Input the correct character.
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.
You can label discs of the second CD player
See “Labeling discs of the second CD player” on page 22.
2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.
3 Input the correct character.
If you have made a mistake while inputting the
character(s)
To correct the character which has been input
1 Press = or + until the cursor moves next to the
incorrect character.
Storing Custom File
Information Using a Keyboard
You can store the Disc Memo for one disc sequentially
using an IBM-compatible PC keyboard* (not supplied).
* Power consumption must be 120 mA or less.
1 Connect a keyboard to the keyboard jack on the
front panel of the player.
Keyboard jack
2 After selecting the disc you want on the player,
press the Enter key.
3 Input the characters you want, then press the Enter
key to store the information.
You can delete all characters of selected item
While holding down the Shift key, press the Delete key.
Notes
• If the cursor keys do not work correctly and you cannot
complete the task using the keyboard, disconnect the
keyboard then reconnect it to the player and try again.
• If the keyboard is not the USA model, the characters may be
input differently from those on the keys.
The USA keyboard layout is shown below.
ALL DISCS
CD1
DISC
AB
SONYHE S
ALL DISCS
DISC
AB
SONYH S
ALL DISCS
CD1
DISC
AB
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Assigning discs to groups
1 Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start
playing.
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the disc you want to
assign to a group.
3 Press GROUP FILE.
“Select G1 – G8” appears in the display.
4 Press one of the GROUP 1 – 8 buttons to which
you want to assign the disc.
“GROUP FILE” and the group number appear in
the display and the disc is assigned to that group.
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, press CLEAR while
holding down whichever GROUP 1 – 8 button you
want to clear.
Grouping Discs (Group File)
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 within a certain group (Group
Play).
4 Press CLEAR.
“DELETE FILE” and “OFF” appear in the display.
If you want to recover the track, press CLEAR
again.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to delete more tracks.
You can recover all the tracks you have deleted
Hold down CLEAR until “ALL ON” appears in the
display.
Note
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).
JOGSHUFFLE
CHECK
1 Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start
playing.
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the disc.
3 Press CHECK repeatedly until the track you want
to delete appears in the display.
CLEAR
Storing Specific Tracks
(Delete Bank)
You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the
tracks you want. When you select the disc containing a
Delete Bank, the player will play only the remaining
tracks.
CONTINUE
ALL DISCS
CD1
DISC
TRACK
20
201ON
ALL DISCS
CD1
DISC
TRACK
20
201OFF
JOG
MENU/NO
·
GROUP 1 – 8 CLEAR
GROUP FILE
SHUFFLE
CONTINUE
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Labeling groups (Group Memo)
You can label the preset group number 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.
1 Press MENU/NO.
“MEMO IN ?” flashes.
2 Turn the JOG dial until the group number you
want to label appears in the display, and then push
the JOG dial.
The flashing cursor (
) appears.
3 Turn the JOG dial until the desired character
appears in the display.
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 in reverse order.
(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 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / : ; <
= > ? @ _
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.
To make a correction
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct
characters.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input more characters.
See also “Labeling discs on the player” on page 24
for details.
6 Press YES to store the Group Memo.
Changing the Group Memo
1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in “Labeling groups” to select
the Group Memo you want to change.
2 Turn the ≠ AMS ± dial to move the cursor to
the position you want to change.
When the cursor position is on the character, the
character flashes and the cursor position is on the
blank space, the cursor (
) appears in the
display.
To change characters
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in
the display.
To add characters
Push the JOG dial. The new blank space appears next to
the selected character, then turn the JOG dial until the
desired character appears in the display.
To erase characters
Press CLEAR. The selected character disappears.
3 Repeat step 2 to change more characters.
4 Press YES to store the Group Memo.
Erasing the Group Memo
1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in “Labeling groups” on page
29 to select the Group Memo you want to erase.
2 Press and hold CLEAR for few seconds.
3 Press YES.
The Group Memo disappears.
The player plays
All tracks on all discs in the
group consecutively
All tracks on the specified disc
in the group consecutively
All tracks on all discs in the
group in random order
All tracks on the specified disc
in the group in random order
Playing discs in a group on the player
(Group Play)
You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within a
group.
1 Select the play mode you want before you start
playing.
When you select
ALL DISCS
Continuous Play
1 DISC Continuous
Play
ALL DISCS Shuffle
Play
1 DISC Shuffle Play
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4 Press ENTER or · when the Disc Memo of the
disc you want appears.
Group Play starts form the selected disc.
You can jump to the next or preceding Disc Memo
while scanning
Turn the ≠ AMS ± dial.
Storing Your Favorite Tracks
(Hit List)
You can store the tracks you play frequently and select
those tracks by checking the track numbers or titles
(see page 31) in the Hit List.
You can put up to 32 tracks in the Hit List.
ENTER
=/+
HIT LIST
2 Press one of the GROUP 1 – 8 buttons to select the
group and press ·.
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.
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.
You can specify the disc to play when starting Group
Play
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.
Note
If “NO ENTRY” appears in the display, no disc has been put
into the selected group.
Locating a disc within a group by scanning
each Disc Memo Z
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.
Note that you cannot use this function in the ALL
DISCS Shuffle and Program play mode.
1 Press GROUP first, then the number button of the
group you want.
2 Press ENTER.
The group name appears in the display.
3 Press MEMO SCAN.
“MEMO SCAN” appears in the display.
The Disc Memos of the discs in the selected group
scroll in the display.
Putting tracks into the Hit List
Press HIT LIST while playing your favorite track.
The “HIT” indication and “List in” appear in the
display.
Notes
• When you input the 33rd track into the Hit List, the 32nd
track will be replaced.
• You cannot store the tracks from a second CD player.
HIT LIST
JOG
·
CLEAR
MENU/NO≠ AMS ±
I / u
+100
Locating a Scene or Track You Want
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Playing tracks in the Hit List
1 Press HIT LIST before you start playing.
The HIT LIST button lights up and “HIT LIST”
appears in the display.
2 Turn the JOG dial or the ≠ AMS ± dial until
the desired track appears in the front panel
display.
3 Push the JOG dial or press · to start playing.
When using the remote, press ENTER.
The Hit List remains until erased
Even if you replace discs, the Hit List you create remains.
Therefore, the player will substitute the new existing
tracks into the Hit List.
Note
The track you select in Step 2 will be listed as the first track in
the Hit List, and you cannot arrange the order of the tracks in
the Hit List.
Deleting tracks from the Hit List
1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in “Playing tracks in the Hit
List” on page 31.
2 Press CLEAR.
The selected track is deleted from the Hit list.
Deleting all tracks of the Hit List
When the HIT LIST button lights up, hold down
CLEAR while in stop mode until “CLEAR” appears.
Labeling tracks in the Hit List (Hit Title)
You can label tracks in the Hit List in either of two
methods described below.
Labeling tracks while in play mode
1 Press MENU/NO while playing a track in the Hit
List.
“HIT MEMO ?” appears in the display.
2 Push the JOG dial.
The flashing cursor (
) appears in the display.
3 Turn the JOG dial until the desired character
appears in the display.
The selected character for the Hit Title flashes.
As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters
appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial
counterclockwise to go in reverse order.
(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 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / : ; <
= > ? @ _
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.
To make a correction
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct
characters.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input more characters.
See also “Labeling discs on the player” on page 24
for details.
6 Press YES to store the Hit Title.
Labeling tracks while in stop mode
1 While the HIT LIST button is lit, select the track
you want to assign by turning the JOG dial or the
≠ AMS ± dial.
2 Press MENU/NO.
The flashing cursor (
) appears in the display.
3 Follow Steps 3 to 6 in “Labeling tracks while in
play mode” to input the characters.
You can store a CD TEXT disc’s track titles in the Hit
List
The CD TEXT disc’s track title is stored as a Hit Title
automatically when the track is put into the Hit List.
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On transportation
• When transporting the player, open the front cover then
remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Notes on CDs
On handling CDs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc carefully.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Precautions
On safety
• 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.
On power sources
• 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.
On placement
• 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.
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.
Additional Information
• 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
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl
LPs.
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Specifications
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.
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 107 dB
Dynamic range More than 93 dB
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.0045 %
Channel separation More than 100 dB
Outputs
LINE OUT
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 13 W
Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 189 × 484 mm (17 × 7 1/2 × 19 1/8
in.)
(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 8.5 kg (18 lbs 12 oz)
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting
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.
There is no sound.
/Check that the player is connected securely.
/Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.
The CD does not play.
/There is no CD in a slot (“–NO DISC–”
appears).
Insert a CD.
/Insert the CD with the label side facing right.
/Clean the CD (see page 32).
/Moisture has condensed inside the player. Open
the front cover and leave the player turned on
for about an hour (see page 32).
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.
/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).
The player functions incorrectly.
/The microcomputer chips may be operating
incorrectly. Disconnect the AC power cord, then
connect it back to the wall outlet to reset the
player.
Load impedance
Over 10 kilohms
Wave length: 660 nm
Maximum
output
level
2 V
(at 50 kilohms)
–18 dBm
Jack
type
Phono
jacks
Optical
output
connector
Additional Information
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Index
Names of controls
Buttons
CAPS 26
CHECK 20, 28
CLEAR 18, 28
CONTINUE 10, 20
DEL 27
DISC 14, 19
DISC SKIP +/– 11
EASY PLAY 15
ENTER 14, 19, 31
GROUP 30
GROUP 1 – 8 28
GROUP FILE 28
HIGH-LIGHT 13
HIT LIST 30
MEGA CONTROL 21
MEMO INPUT 26
MEMO SCAN 14
MEMO SEARCH 15
MENU/NO 13, 21, 24, 29, 31
NO DELAY 23
Number 14, 16
OPEN/CLOSE 7
PROGRAM 18
REPEAT 17
SHUFFLE 17
SPACE 26
TIME/TEXT 12
X-FADE 23
YES 25, 29, 31
≠ AMS ± 11
· 11
P 11
p 11
=/+ 16
0/) 16
>10 16
+100 14
Switches
CD 1/2/3 5
TIMER 20
I/u 7
Jacks
CONTROL A1 5
LINE OUT 6
2ND CD IN 6
Connectors
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 5
Others
COMMAND MODE selector 5
Disc slots 7
Display 12
Front cover 7
JOG dial 7
Rotary table 7
g 4
L
Labeling a disc 24
Locating
a specific point 16
a specific track 16
by monitoring 16
directly 16
discs 14
using AMS 15
M
Memo Scan 14
Memo Search 15
N, O
No-Delay Play 23
P, Q
Playback
Continuous Play 10
Easy Play 15
Group Play 29
Program Play 18
Repeat Play 17
Shuffle Play 17
Program
changing 20
checking 20
erasing 20
R
Remote control 4
Repeating 17
Rotary table 7
S
Searching. See Locating
Selecting a disc 14
Selecting the language 13
Shuffle Play
on all discs 17
on one disc 18
Specifying the next disc 15
Storing
information about CDs 24
specific tracks 28
T
Timer Play 20
Total playing time 12
Troubleshooting 33
U, V, W
Unpacking 4
X, Y, Z
X-Fade Play 23
Index
A, B
Advanced Mega Control 21
AMS 16
Automatic Music Sensor 16
C
CD TEXT 12
Changing
Disc Memo 25
Group Memo 29
Connecting 4
another CD player 6
Continuous Play 10
CONTROL A1
5
Custom Files
Delete Bank 28
Disc Memo 24
Group File 28
Hit List 30
what you can do with 24
D
Delete Bank 28
Disc Memo 24
E
Erasing
Custom Files 24
Delete Bank 28
Disc Memo 25
Group Memo 29
Hit List 31
programs 20
F
Fading 22
G
Grouping Discs 28
H
Handling CDs 32
Hit List 30
Hookups
overview 4
I
Inserting CDs 7
J, K
JOG dial 7
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