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USER MANUAL CDPC460Z SONY

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. 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. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models CDP-CE515 and CDP-C460Z. The CDP-CE515 is the model used for illustration purposes, unless otherwise mentioned. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CDP-CE515 only.” 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. For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER

PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. The following caution label is located inside the unit. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.Getting Started GBGB

Unpacking Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the player. 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. CD player : Signal flow White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) What cords will I need? Audio cord (supplied) (1) To an AC outlet 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 don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Getting Started LINE OUT (L) LINE OUT (R) Audio input (L) Audio input (R) Amplifier To an AC outlet DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)Getting Started Getting Started

Hookups When connecting an 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. You can adjust the output level to the amplifier Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote. You can reduce the output level up to –20 dB. When you reduce the output level, “ FADE ” appears in the display. Note If you press the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote while recording, the recording level will change even when it is preset on the tape deck, etc.

• 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 the optical cable (not supplied). Take off the cap and plug in the optical cable. Note that you cannot use fading in or out (page 21) and Time Fade (page 22) functions when making this connection. 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 a player equipped with the COMMAND MODE selector: Leave the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD 1 which is set at the factory and set 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 a 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 and the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD 2 or CD 3. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Transporting the player Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms back to their original position. 1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray. 2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. “–NO DISC–” appears in the display. 3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press POWER to turn off the player. AmplifierCD player POC-15 Optical cable (not supplied) 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. CD player Digital component LINE IN OUT

DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICALGetting Started

What cords will I need?

• Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be connected.)

• CONTROL A1 cord (1) (not supplied) 1 Connect the players with an audio cord (see also “Hookups” on page 5). 2 Connect the players with a CONTROL A1 cord. Connecting Another CD Player If you have a Sony CD player equipped with the 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-CX200, etc.

For details on this connection, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control System” instructions. 3 Set the COMMAND MODE selector of each player. Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD 1 or CD 2, and set that 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 18 and “Playing Alternately” on page 19. COMMAND MODE To S-LINK/ CONTROL A1

4 Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC outlets. Notes

• Do not connect a player other than that you 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.Basic Operations

• See pages 4 – 5 for the hookupinformation. Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player. Press POWER to turn on the player. Press § OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. To place other discs, press DISC SKIP and place the discs in the order you want to play. Each time you press the button, the disc tray turns and you can place the discs in the empty disc compartments. The player plays the disc in front of you first. Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous Play mode. Each time you press the CONTINUE button, “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC” appears in the display. When you selectALL DISCS1 DISCThe player playsAll discs in the player consecutively in the order ofdisc numberOnly the disc you’ve selected Connect theheadphones.POWER REPEAT

Press ·. The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once (Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the amplifier. You can select the disc youwant to start playing firstPress one of the DISC 1 – 5buttons.You can adjust the outputlevel to the amplifier ZPress LINE OUT LEVEL +/–on the remote. You canreduce the output level up to–20 dB.When you reduce the outputlevel, “ FADE ” appears in thedisplay.The headphones volumewill also change when youadjust the output level. Note If you press the LINE OUTLEVEL +/– buttons on theremote while recording, therecording level will changeeven when it is preset on thetape deck, etc. To stop playback Press p.

PauseResume play after pauseGo to the next trackGo back to the preceding trackGo to the next discSelect a disc directlyStop play and remove the CDYou need toPress PPress P or · Turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise Turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise Press DISC SKIPPress DISC 1 – 5Press § OPEN/CLOSE§ OPEN/CLOSE

Using the Display You can check information about the disc using the display. Playing CDs CDP-CE515 Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks Press TIME/TEXT before you start playing. The display shows the current disc number, the total number of tracks, total playing time and music calendar. Total playing timeCurrent disc number The information also appears when you press the § OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. The tracks numbered over 20 cannot be displayed in the music calendar. Notes on the disc number indications

• The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc isready to be played.• When all the tracks on a disc have been played, the semi-circle around the disc number disappears.• When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the semi-circled disc number disappears. 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 music calendar. Current disc number Playing timeTIME/TEXTCDP-C460ZTIME/TEXTTotal number of tracksMusic calendarMusic calendarCurrent track number The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played. Checking the remaining time Each time you press the TIME/TEXT button while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below. Playing time andnumber of thecurrent trackPress TIME/TEXT.Remaining timeon the currenttrackIf the track number exceeds 24,“––––” appears instead of theremaining time.Press TIME/TEXT.Remaining timeon the discThis information is available only inContinuous Play mode.Press TIME/TEXT.123456789101 2 3 4 5DISCSALL DISC TRACKMIN SEC CD1

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 there is no information on normal discs. 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 lights up in the display. Each time you press the TIME/TEXT button, the display changes as shown in the charts below.

• Before you start playing Press TIME/TEXT. Artist name Press TIME/TEXT.* Disc title

• While playing a disc Press TIME/TEXT. Playing time Track title Remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the disc This information is available only in Continuous Play mode. If the track number exceeds 24, “––––” appears instead of the remaining time. If each CD-TEXT information has more than 12 characters, the first 12 characters light up after all the characters scrolled in the display. Note This player can only display the disc titles, track titles and artist names from CD-TEXT discs. The other CD-TEXT information cannot be displayed. To play disc highlights Z 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. “HIGH LIGHT” flashes in the display while playing disc highlights. If you press the HIGH-LIGHT button while selecting discs without this feature, “NO HIGHLIGHT” appears in the display. This information also appears when the player locates the track. Press TIME/TEXT. Press TIME/TEXT. Press TIME/TEXT.

• The display shows the current disc number, total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc for a few seconds before returning to the disc title indication. 123456789101 2 3 4 5DISCSALL DISC CD-TEXT CD1 SONYHITS 123456789101 2 3 4 5DISCSALLCD-TEXT CD1 Sony Band ART.

Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check what discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc. Locating a Specific Disc You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc. EX-CHANGE 1 Press EX-CHANGE. The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it doesn’t stop playing. 2 Replace discs in the compartments with new ones. The player plays the disc on the left side compartment after the current disc, and then the one on the right side compartment. 3 Press DISC SKIP. The disc tray turns and other two disc compartments appear. 4 Replace discs in the compartments with new ones. 5 Press EX-CHANGE. The disc tray closes. While the disc tray is open by pressing the EX-CHANGE button

• If the playback of the current disc ends, the player stops playing. If the disc is played in 1 DISC Repeat Play mode (see page 14), the current disc starts playing again.

• In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (see page 14), tracks are reshuffled on the current disc.

• In Program Play mode (see page 15), only the tracks on the current disc are played.

• Do not push the disc tray to close it in Step 5, as you may damage the player. *CDP-CE515 only

To locate The next disc A specific disc directly A disc while checking the labels (CDP-CE515 only) A disc by scanning the first track of each disc for 10 seconds (CDP-CE515 only) Press DISC SKIP while playing a disc. When using the remote, press DISC SKIP +. DISC 1 – 5. When using the remote, follow the procedure below. 1 Press DISC. 2 Press the number button of the disc. 3 Press ENTER. DISC CHECK while the disc tray is open. The disc tray turns to show you each disc label. When the disc you want comes in front of you, press · to start playing. DISC CHECK before you start playing while the disc tray is closed. When you find the disc you want, press · to start playing. DISC SKIPPlaying CDsPlaying CDs

You can extend the playing time during scanning the discs Press DISC CHECK repeatedly until the playing time you want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the playing time changes cyclically. Notes

• When you press the DISC CHECK button, the play mode automatically changes to ALL DISCS Continuous Play mode.

• When you’ve opened the disc tray by pressing the EX-CHANGE button, you cannot use the DISC CHECK function.

• Even if you press the DISC CHECK button while “REPEAT” appears in the display (see page 14), the player stops after scanning all the discs once. Locating a Specific Track You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the AMS (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) control or number buttons on the remote. ≠ AMS ± Number buttons >10

To locate The next or succeeding tracks The current or preceding tracks A specific track directly Z A track by scanning each track for 10 seconds Z (Music Scan) You need to Turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press + repeatedly until you find the track. Turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press =repeatedly until you find the track. Press the number button of the track on the remote Press MUSIC SCAN on the remote before you start playing. When you find the track you want, press · to start playing. When you directly locate a track numbered over 10 Z Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons on the remote. To enter “0,” use button 10. Example: To play track number 30 Press >10 first, then 3 and 10. You can extend the playing time during Music Scan Press MUSIC SCAN repeatedly until the playing time you want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the playing time changes cyclically. MUSIC SCANPlaying CDs

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you’ve specified. SHUFFLE Shuffle Play on all discs You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order. 1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears in the display. 2 Press · to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play. The indication appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks. DISC 1 – 5

Locating a Particular Point in a Track You can also locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc. To locate A point while monitoring the sound A point quickly by observing the display during pause Press ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and hold down until you find the point ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and hold down until you find the point. You will not hear the sound during the operation. Note If “OVER” appears in the display, the disc has reached the end while you were pressing the ) button. Press 0 or turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise to go back. 0/) 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: The player repeats All the tracks on all discs All the tracks on the current disc All the tracks on all discs in random orders All the tracks on the current disc in random orders The same program When the disc is played in Continuous Play (ALL DISCS) (page 8) Continuous Play (1 DISC) (page 8) Shuffle Play (ALL DISCS) (page 14) Shuffle Play (1 DISC) (page 15) Program Play (page 15) To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT OFF” appears in the display. Repeating the current track You can repeat only the current track while the disc is played in any play mode. While the track you want is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display. REPEATPlaying CDsPlaying CDs

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 specify discs during Shuffle Play (Select Shuffle Play) You can specify discs during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode, and the tracks on the specified discs are played in a random order. Press DISC 1 – 5 to specify the discs after Step 1. Semi-circles appear around the specified disc numbers in the display. To cancel the selected discs, press DISC 1 – 5 again. The semi-circles disappear. To return to ALL DISCS Shuffle Play, press SHUFFLE twice. Shuffle Play on one disc You can play all tracks on the specific disc in a random order. 1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears in the display. 2 Press DISC 1 – 5 to start 1 DISC Shuffle Play on the selected disc. The indication appears 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. Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs and create your own program. The program can contain up to 32 “steps” — one “step” may contain a track or a whole disc. Creating a program on the player 1 Press PROGRAM. “PROGRAM” appears in the display. If a program is already stored, the last step of the program appears in the display. When you want to erase the whole program, hold down CLEAR until “ALL CLEAR” appears in the display (see page 17). 2 Press DISC 1 – 5 to select the disc.

PROGRAM DISC 1 – 5 CLEAR CHECK PROGRAM CLEAR CHECK

≠ AMS ± “AL” in the display stands for “all” tracks. When you want to program the whole disc as one step, skip Steps 3 to 4, and go to Step 5. DISC Number buttons >10 ENTER

DISC TRACKMIN SEC CD1 1 AL 45.28 PROGRAM (Continued)Playing CDs

The program remains even after the Program Play ends When you press the · button, you can play the sameprogram again.The program remains until you erase it or turn off theplayerIf you replace discs, the programmed disc and tracknumbers remain. So, the player plays only the existingdisc and track numbers. However, the disc and tracknumbers that aren’t found in the player or on the disc aredeleted from the program, and the rest of the program isplayed in the programmed order. Note The total playing time doesn’t appear when:—You have programmed a track whose number exceeds 20.—The total playing time of the program exceeds 200 minutes. Creating a program using the remote Z 1 Press PROGRAM. “PROGRAM” appears in the display. 2 Press DISC. 3 Press the number button of the disc. 4 Press ENTER to select the disc. When you want to program the whole disc as onestep, skip Steps 5 to 6, and go to Step 7. 5 Press =/+ until the track number you want appears in the display.Total playing timeTrack numberbeing programmed 3 Turn ≠ AMS ± until the track number you want appears in the display.The track number being programmed flashes andthe total playing time including the track appearsin the display. 4 Push ≠ AMS ± to select the track. If you’ve made a mistakePress CLEAR, then repeat Steps 3 and 4. 5 To program other discs or tracks, do the following: To programOther discsOther tracks on the same discOther tracks on other discs 6 Press · to start Program Play. To cancel Program PlayPress CONTINUE.You can create your program while checking the disclabelsWhile the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 6 withpressing the DISC SKIP button to check the disc labels. Ifyou close the disc tray before Step 6, the total playingtime appears in the display after a while.Note that, if the programmed track number isn’t foundon the disc, that step is automatically erased.Total playing timeTrack numberbeing programmedLast programmedtrackPlaying orderAfter one secondTotal playing timeProgrammed tracksRepeat Step(s) 3 and 42 through 4

PROGRAMPlaying CDsPlaying CDs

6 Press ENTER to select the track. 7 To program other discs or tracks, do the following: To program Other discs Other tracks on the same disc Other tracks on other discs 8 Press · to start Program Play. To cancel Program Play Press CONTINUE. You can select a track directly using the number buttons Press the number button of the track in Step 5. To select a track numbered over 10, use the >10 button (see page 13). You can create your program while checking the disc labels While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 8 with pressing the DISC SKIP button to check the disc labels. If you close the disc tray before Step 8, the total playing time appears in the display after a while. Note that, if the programmed track number isn’t found on the disc, that step is automatically erased. Note The total playing time doesn’t appear when: —You have programmed a track whose number exceeds 20. —The total playing time of the program exceeds 200 minutes. Last programmed track Playing order After one second Total playing time Programmed tracks Repeat Steps 2 through 4 5 and 6 2 through 6 Checking the track order You can check your program before or after you start playing. Press CHECK. Each time you press this button, the display shows the track (the disc and track numbers) or the disc (the disc number and “AL” indication) of each step in the programmed order. After the last step in the program, the display shows “END” and returns to the original display. If you check the order after you start playing, the display shows only the remaining steps. Changing the track order You can change your program before you start playing.

Erase a track Erase the last track in the program Add tracks to the end of the program Change the whole program completely You need to Press CHECK until the track you don’t want appears in the display, then press CLEAR Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track will be cleared. Follow the programming procedure Hold down CLEAR until “ALL CLEAR” appears in the display. Create a new program following the programming procedure.

PauseStop playLocate a disc whilethe second player isset to ContinuousPlay modeLocate a track You need to Press PPress pTurn ≠ AMS (DISC) ± until thedisplay shows the disc numberyou want, then push≠ AMS (DISC) ± Press 0 (–AMS+) ) until the display shows the track numberyou want• To do other operations, use the controls on the secondplayer or the supplied remote.

• The AMS buttons (=/+) and search buttons (0/)) on the remote operate the second player as indicated on the remote. To control the second player directly using the supplied remote Set CD 1/2/3 on the remote to CD 3 which is the sameposition as the COMMAND MODE selector on the rear panelof the second player. To control this player again Press MEGA CONTROL. The MEGA CONTROL button goesoff and you can control this player. Notes
• You cannot locate a particular point in a track of the secondplayer using the controls on this player.• Some controls on this player work on the second playerdifferently from they do to this player. 1 Press MEGA CONTROL on this player. The MEGA CONTROL button lights up and the display shows the current disc number of the second player. 2 Select the play mode you want. 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 and 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 as follows: MEGA CONTROL0 (–AMS+) ) pP· Current disc numberPlay mode buttons (CONTINUE/SHUFFLE/PROGRAM/REPEAT) Controlling Another CD Player (Mega Control) This unit can control a second CD player (see “Connecting Another CD Player” on pages 6 and 7). 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. The controls indicated in the illustration below are effectivewhile the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.DISCSALL DISC CD1 *DISC-1* AMS (DISC) ±Playing CDsPlaying CDs

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 the button goes off. 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 above. 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.

X-FADE NO DELAY Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) When you connect the second player, you can play tracks in this player and those in the second player alternately in any play mode (see “Connecting Another CD Player” on pages 6 and 7). 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 among 30, 60 and 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. 1 Select the play mode you want on each player. 2 When you select No-Delay Play Press NO DELAY. The NO DELAY button lights up. When you select X-Fade Play Press X-FADE. The X-FADE button lights up. Each time you press the X-FADE button, the indication appears as follows: n FULL n 30 n 60 n 90 n OFF To change the current player each time a whole track is finished, select “FULL.” To change the current player at the specified interval, press X-FADE repeatedly until the interval you want appears in the display.Recording From CDs

Recording From CDs Recording Your Own Program You can record the program you’ve created on a tape, etc. The program can contain up to 32 steps. By inserting a pause during programming, you can divide the program into two for recording on both sides of a tape. 1 Create your program (for side A when recording on a tape) while checking the total playing time indicated in the display. Follow Steps 1 through 5 in “Creating a program on the player” on page 15. The

indication appears in the display. 2 When you record on both sides of the tape, press P to insert a pause. The “PAUSE” and A B indications appear in the display and the playing time is reset to “0.00.” When you record on one side of the tape, skip this step and go to Step 4. A pause is counted as one step You can program up to 31 steps when you insert a pause. 3 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 in “Creating a program on the player” to create the program for side B. 4 Start recording on the deck and then press · on the player. When you record on both sides of the tape, the player pauses at the end of the program for side A. 5 When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing. To check and change your program See page 17. The

indication appears while checking the program for side A and

while checking the program for side

Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit) (CDP-CE515 only) You can have the player create a program that will fit the length of the tape. The player automatically creates a program, keeping the original order of the disc. The program can contain up to 32 steps (a pause inserted between steps is counted as one step). Note that tracks numbered over 20 cannot be programmed automatically.

1 Press DISC SKIP to select the disc. 2 Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you start playing until “EDIT” appears and “A” in the

indication flashes in the display. 3 Press 0 or ) to specify the tape length. Each time you press these buttons, the display changes as shown below with the tape length of one side. 4 Press EDIT/TIME FADE to have the player create the program. The display shows the tracks to be recorded. “B” in the

indication flashes in the display. 5 When you record on both sides of the tape, press EDIT/TIME FADE again. The player inserts a pause, then creates the program for side B. The display shows the programmed tracks. When you record on one side of the tape, skip this step. 6 Start recording on the deck and then press · on the player. When you record on both sides of the tape, the player pauses at the end of the program for side A. n C-46 23.00 Nn C-54 27.00 Nn C-60 30.00 Nn - -. - - Nn C-90 45.00 Nn C-74 37.00 NRecording From CDs Recording From CDsRecording From CDs Recording From CDsRecording From CDsRecording From CDs

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 lights up in the display and the Q indication flashes. The play fades in. When you want to start fading out. FADE lights up in the display and the q indication flashes. The play fades out and the player pauses.

Start play fading in End play fading out Note Fading lasts for about 5 seconds. However, when you press the FADER button during Music Scan (see page 13), the play fades out for about 2 seconds. Changing the fading time You can change the fading time from 2 to 10 seconds before fading in or out. If you don’t change it, fading lasts for 5 seconds. 1 Press FADER before you start playing. “FADE 5 SEC” appears in the display. 2 Press 0/) to specify the fading time. *CDP-CE515 only FADER

7 When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing. To cancel Time Edit Press CONTINUE. You can program the tracks you want in advance Select the tracks before doing the above procedure. The player creates a program from the remaining tracks. You can freely specify the tape length Set the tape length using the ≠ AMS ± control. Example: When the tape length of one side is 30 minutes and 15 seconds 1 To set the minutes, turn ≠ AMS ± until “30” appears in the display, then push ≠ AMS ±. 2 To set the seconds, turn ≠ AMS ± until “15” appears in the display, then push ≠ AMS ±. You can check and change the program See page 17.Recording From CDs

Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search) (CDP-CE515 only) The player locates the highest level among the tracks to be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before you start recording. 1 Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH. “PEAK” flashes in the display and the player repeats the portion of the highest level. 2 Adjust the recording level on the deck. 3 Press p on the player to stop Peak Search. “PEAK” disappears from the display. Notes

• The portion with the highest level may differ every time you try the adjustment on the same disc. The difference is, however, so slight that you won’t find any problem in adjusting the recording level precisely.

• Peak Search does not operate while you open the disc tray by pressing the EX-CHANGE button. PEAK SEARCH

Fading out at the specified time (Time Fade) (CDP-CE515 only) You can have the player fade out automatically by specifying the playing time. Once you set the Time Fade, it works twice, that is, the play fades out at the end of both sides of a tape. 1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you start playing until FADE TIME and “A” in the

indication appear in the display. 2 Press 0 or ) to specify the playing time. Each time you press these buttons, the display changes as shown below with the playing time of one side. 3 Press · to start playing. At the specified time the play fades out and the player pauses. “B” in the

indication appears in the display. 4 To record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing. Again, the play fades out at the specified time. To cancel Time Fade Press EDIT/TIME FADE. You can freely specify the playing time See “You can freely specify the tape length” on page 21. You can change discs during Time Fade If the play ends before the specified fade-out time, (for example, when you record CD-singles on a tape) change the disc. The specified fade-out time is counted only during playing. You can fade in to resume playing in Step 4 After you reverse the tape, press FADER. Note If you press the 0 or ) button during Time Fade Play, Time Fade will be cancelled. n C-46 23.00 Nn C-54 27.00 N n C-60 30.00 Nn - -. - - Nn C-90 45.00 Nn C-74 37.00 NLocating a Scene or Track You Want Locating a Scene or Track You Want Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

You can Label discs using up to 12charactersDelete unwanted tracks and storeonly the tracks you want Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Labeling discs on the player What You Can Do With the Custom Files 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. You can store this information: When you use Disc Memo (page 23)Delete Bank (page 25) Where are Custom Files stored? Custom Files are stored not on the disc, but in the player’s memory. It means you cannot use Custom Files when you play the disc on other players. Erasing all Custom Files of all discs Turn off the player. While holding down CLEAR, press POWER to turn on the player. “ALL ERASE” appears in the display, and all Custom Files will be erased. 1 Insert or select the disc. 2 Press MEMO INPUT. The flashing cursor (“) appears. MEMO INPUTCLEAR (Continued) ≠ AMS ± 3 Turn ≠ AMS ± until the character you want appears in the display. The cursor disappears and the first space for the Disc Memo flashes. As you turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise, the characters appear in the following order. Turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise to go back to the previous character. (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 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ || { | }

Labeling Discs (Disc Memo) You can label discs using up to 12 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 stored as the Disc Memo automatically.If the disc title has more than 12 characters, the first 12characters of the disc title are stored (see page 11).Note that you cannot change the Disc Memo of the CD-TEXT disc. 4 Push ≠ AMS ± to select the character. The selected character lights up, and the flashing cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input. 123456789101 2 3 4 5DISCSALL DISC CD1

If you have made a mistake Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correctcharacters. 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input more characters.Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

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 (ABC), small letters (abc) and numbers (123). 5 Press the number button corresponding to the character 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 character changes cyclically among the ones indicated beside the button. CAPS MEMO INPUT DEL NumberbuttonsENTERCLEARSPACE 6 Press MEMO INPUT to store the Disc Memo. The Disc Memo lights up in the display. Repeat Steps 1 to 6 to assign Disc Memos to other discs. n D n E n F Press 3. Press 3.Press 3. Example: To select the letter E Press the number button 3 twice. Characters assigned toeach number button0/)123456789101 2 3 4 5DISCSALL DISC CD1 Symphony No1 ENTER ABC DEF&!? JKL MNOGHI TUV WXYPRS

To insert a space, press SPACE once. To input a number, press CAPS twice in Step 4, then press the number button you want. To input symbols, press the number button 1 repeatedly until the symbol you want appears in the display. 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.

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, you can play only the remaining tracks. If you have made a mistake while inputting the character To correct the character which has been input 1 Press 0 or ) until the cursor moves next to the incorrect character.2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.3 Input the correct character.CONTINUESHUFFLECHECK 1 Insert or select the disc. 2 Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start playing. 3 Press CHECK repeatedly until the track you want to delete appears in the display. CLEAR123456789101 2 3 4 5DISCSALL DISC CD1 Symphe y No1 123456789101 2 3 4 5DISCSALL DISC CD1 Symphony No1

DISCSALL DISC TRACK CD1 1 1 ON 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 0 or ) until the cursor moves next to the point you want to insert, and enter the character. Erasing the Disc Memo 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in “Labeling discs on the player” on page 23 to select the Disc Memo you want to erase. 2 Press CLEAR. The Disc Memo disappears. 3 Press MEMO INPUT. 4 Press CLEAR. “DELETE” 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 SELECT” appears in thedisplay. Note The deleted tracks are skipped even in the Shuffle or ProgramPlay mode (when the whole disc containing a Delete Bank isprogrammed as one step).

Additional Information Notes on CDs On handling CDs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Not this way

• 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.

• Do not use any commercially available stabilizer. If you do, the disc and the player may be damaged.

• After playing, 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. 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, remove the disc and 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.Additional InformationAdditional Information Additional Information

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 2 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB Signal-to-noise ratio More than 107 dB Dynamic range More than 98 dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.0035% Output 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’s no sound. /Check that the player is connected securely. /Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly. /Adjust the playback level using the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote. The CD does not play. /There’s no CD inside the player (“–NO DISC–” appears). Insert a CD. /Place the CD with the label side up on the disc tray correctly. /Clean the CD (see page 26). /Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 26). /Place the CD in the correct position on the disc tray. The remote does not function. /Remove the 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 at the rear panel of the player. The player functions incorrectly. /The microcomputer chips may be operating incorrectly. Turn the power off, then turn it back on to reset the player. LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PHONES Jack type Phono jacks Optical output connector Stereo phone jack Maximum output level 2 V (at 50 kilohms) –18 dBm 10 mW Load impedance Over 10 kilohms Wave length: 660 nm 32 ohms General Power requirements Where purchased Canada Europe Power consumption 14 W Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 120 × 393 mm (w/h/d) (17 × 4 3/4 × 15 1/2 in.) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 5.4 kg (11 lbs 15 oz) Supplied accessories Audio cord (2 phono plugs – 2 phono plugs) (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz 220 V – 230 V AC, 50/60 HzIndex

Index A, B AMS 13 Automatic Music Sensor. See AMS C, D CD-TEXT 11 Connecting 4 another CD player 6 Continuous Play 8 Controlling another CD player 18 X-Fade Play 19 Custom Files Delete Bank 25 Disc Memo 23 what you can do with 23

Labeling a disc 23 Locating by monitoring 14 by observing the display 14 by scanning 13 directly 13 using AMS 13 while checking the labels 12

Mega Control 18 Music Scan 13 N, O No-Delay Play 19 P, Q Peak Search 22 Playback Continuous Play 8 X-Fade Play 19 No-Delay Play 19 Playing alternately 19 Program Play 15 Repeat Play 14 Shuffle Play 14 Program 15 changing 17 checking 17 for recording 20

Recording 20 a program 20 using Time Edit 20 Remaining time 10 Remote control 4 Repeating 14 Replacing discs while playing a disc 12

Scanning. See Music Scan Searching. See Locating Select Shuffle Play 15 Shuffle Play 14 Storing information about CDs 23 specific tracks 25

DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICALPréparation

PROGRAM DISC 1 – 5CHECKCLEAR

≠ AMS ±MEMO INPUT CLEAR